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MINUTES PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MARCH 5, 2020 Commissioner Chu asked if the neighbors have been alerted to these plantings. The Community Services Manager stated that a blurb was included in the newsletter. He stated that once the plantings come up, staff will contact the neighbors in an attempt to gain participation in another planting event to fill in gaps. He noted in the future they will have interpretive signage. The Community Services Manager reported that the rink boards at Fire Barns Park have been deteriorating but are very expensive. He stated that the City received pricing and the Little Canada Recreation Association (LCRA) has offered to fund the entire project, which will have a total cost of $85,266 with an additional $15,000 to $20,000 for site preparation and grading. He stated that part of the property falls within City property while the remainder is within Saint Paul Regional Water Supply (SPRWS) property. He stated that SPRWS has confirmed the agreement with this improvement. He stated that if the Commission supports the project, it should recommend approval. He explained that the City would complete the project and would then be reimbursed by LCRA. He stated that the logo of LCRA would also be placed on the rink boards to recognize its donation. He stated that currently there are two gates for skaters, but one has not been used and will be removed which will equate to one small gate for skaters and one large gate on the other end to allow for equipment. Commissioner Darling asked what would happen if one of the panels incurs damage. The Community Services Manager replied that this is the 6.0 model and has exceptional durability. He stated that the panels are available for purchase, should one panel be damaged to the point replacement is necessary. He explained that the snow removal process will be changed to lower the chance of damage from equipment. He stated that the panels have an average life of about 25 years. Miller made a motion to recommend to the City Council approval of the purchase of new boards for the Fire Barns hockey rink and the professional installation of the boards with a cost of $85,266.06. Horwath seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved. The Community Services Manager reported that they are starting the process of making a park-specific plan for Pioneer Park. He stated that staff developed a rough cost estimate report. He suggested that the Commission take the next month to review this information and highlighted some of the big questions that future discussions will focus on FIRE BARNS PARK RINK BOARDS PIONEER PARK PLANNING