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MINUTES PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION February 7, 2019 Management would be hired to organize and market the event. He stated if anyone wanted to volunteer they should contact him. Schletty asked if a date had been chosen. The Community Services Manager stated it is scheduled for Saturday, May 4. The Community Services Manager reported the City Engineer has been working on an ADA compliant grading plan for the new playground and trail replacement. He explained without moving the sand volleyball court, it will create a steep slope between the trail and the Court. The Community Services Manager stated this could cause difficulty during Canadian Days and general maintenance of the park. He explained staff is recommending the sand volleyball court be removed, and the need of the court be reevaluated. Chu asked how much the sand volleyball court is being used. The Community Services Manager stated that he knows of one group that uses it once per week in the summer. He noted that grass usage for volleyball is much higher in Spooner Park. Chu asked if they could be contacted. The Community Services Manager stated he would attempt to contact that group and notify them of the change and possible alternative locations. It was suggested a volleyball net be placed elsewhere for community use. The Community Services Manager stated a net could be kept at City Hall for usage by the public. Ray asked if a sign for available equipment could be posted at the Spooner Park Pavilion. The Community Services Manager stated a sign is posted during the rental season, and volleyball could be added. Horwath asked when it would be removed if a motion is passed. The Community Services Manager stated it would happen during the spring when the regrading happening. Horwath made a motion to remove the sand volleyball court. Chu seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved. The Community Services Manager reported staff had reviewed the Control and Management of Parks and Park Facilities Ordinance in the City Code. He stated it was necessary to review the Code due to outdated language, updates to current practices, and items covered by other municipal code or state statute. The Community Services Manager explained staff had reviewed codes from surrounding cities, and these changes reflected the language and ordinances seen in nearby Cities. He said some of the changes included the park hours would be updated to 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., language regarding swimming, fishing, and bicycling restrictions were relaxed. The Community Services Manager stated that other outdated language was also removed and cleaned up to remove the unnecessary language. Chu asked about glass in the park. The Community Services Manager explained glass can break and shatter in the park causing harm to bikers and all park users. Horwath noted bath SPOONER PARK SAND VOLLEYBALL COURT PROPOSED CHANGES TO PARK ORDINANCE