04-03-08 Parks Commission Minutes

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MINUTES Parks & Recreation Commission April 3, 2008 The crossing for this bike bridge over 35E has been suggested to be at Demont Avenue. 9.) Country Drive to South Owasso Boulevard There is a large neighborhood interest in completing this trail project. There are some new homes in this area with residents that wish to have trail access to city parks. 10.) Little Canada Road -from Centerville to Ed =erton 11.) Labore Road -Desoto Street to County Road D The commissioners are being asked to prioritize these twelve proposed trail/sidewalk projects, based on linking needs, population, recreation area, and not necessarily the cost of the project. Davis also stated that neighborhood needs are also important to consider. For example, the Waterworks Trail would provide a trail that could be beneficial for access to the new proposed Skate Park. Davis requested all commissioners bring their ranking of importance on these eleven projects to the commission meeting in May, and reminded all to not overlook the expensive projects. Morelan stated that the cost of the project should be a prioritizing factor, but not the major factor. Maida requested that Sanders put together more information and costs as bulleted items on each of the above eleven projects to assist in the ranking decision making and include with the mailing of the agenda of the May meeting. Davis inquired which of the projects the other commissioners were interested in visiting next month. Maida suggested visiting the proposed trail sites of 6, 8, 9, 10, 11. Steinwall questioned how a bike trail could be built over Highway 35E when there are retaining walls on both sides of the highway. Sanders stated that the bridge would probably go over the wall, with just a slight, if any, cut through the retaining wall. ARBOR DAY Morelan stated that Arbor Day will be celebrated on April 18°' at 1:00 p.m. at Spooner Park. The program agenda will be sent to the schools. The program will consist of tree plantings with the help of 4`h and 5`h grade students from Little Canada Elementary and St. John's School along with some music selections and comments from city officials. LIGHTING Morelan commented that the lighting for the Tennis Courts is the same bid schedule as the Skating Park bid. He should have the bid results at the next commission meeting in May. OTHER Morelan questioned Sanders about the bid procedures, whether they would be different, since the LCRA is sponsoring the Skate Park. Sanders answered that the bid for the concrete would be a formal bid procedure and the equipment bid procedure would be informal. Davis reminded all that the 6:30 pm tour prior to next month's meeting is scheduled- rain or shine. Page 3 of 4