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MINUTES <br />PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION <br />April 4, 2019 <br />possibly be installed by staff, and if Little Canada won, funds could be <br />moved around in the budget to make this possible. Horwath stated he was <br />in favor of entering the competition. He explained he would rather not <br />look at the east side of Pioneer Park as an option because he wanted that <br />space for an innovative recreational amenity like a pump track. The <br />Community Services Manager suggested they enter the competition and <br />if they win the Commission can talk more about a good location. <br />Abruzzese pointed out that the current playground in Pioneer Park was <br />planned to be redone, and this may be a good opportunity to begin the <br />process. Chair Miller made a motion to fill out the survey to enter the <br />contest. Darling seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously <br />approved. <br /> <br /> <br />The Community Services Manager reported the City would be offering a <br />photo contest to encourage community pride and engagement. He <br />explained one of the categories is Parks and Recreation. The Community <br />Services Manager asked if the Commission would like to be involved in <br />the voting process to judge the photos. He stated the Commission would <br />choose the top finalist from the Parks and Recreation category to win a <br />gift card, and the finalists from each category would move onto a <br />People’s Choice vote to choose the winner. The Community Services <br />Manager stated the vote would take place in September to give time for <br />the photographers to capture summer activities and upcoming community <br />events. The Commission shared their excitement for the project. The <br />Community Services Manager stated the competition would be shared <br />online and a web page would be created to gather participants. He <br />explained if the contest is successful, the program will be offered again in <br />the fall and in the winter, and after would be offered annually. Chair <br />Miller asked if the contest was limited to residents and the Community <br />Services Manager stated the contest would be open to anyone who <br />submitted a photo of a location in Little Canada. Abruzzese asked if <br />commission members could take part. The Community Services Manager <br />stated they could enter the contest. <br /> <br /> <br />The Community Services Manager reported the 5K Sap Run would take <br />place Saturday, May 4 and registration was available online. He <br />explained the fee was $30, and to register on the day of the race it would <br />be $35. The Community Services Manager stated the run would be on a <br />USATF certified course and the runners will have chipped timers for <br />better accuracy of their time. <br /> <br />The Community Services Manager stated the U.S. Fish and Wildlife <br />Service had shared a draft of the plan with staff, and he was hoping to <br />OTHER <br />BUSINESS <br />PHOTO CONTEST