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MINUTES PARKS & REC COMMISSION MAY 7, 2020 2 Commissioner Chu stated that she also likes the idea of the community building but believes that one of the highest priorities should be a water element. She stated that the cost for a splashpad is expensive and perhaps there would be an option for a water feature. She asked how the pandemic would interplay with that type of element and other park improvements. The Community Service Manager stated that following the last discussion he reached out to a company to gather input and received pricing on the misting rocks feature. Commissioner Abruzzese commented that although water features are typically expensive, some water features have a much lower cost than other improvements. She stated that she also believes that a water feature should be higher prioritized. She stated that she would also support a community-building, but at a lower priority to the water feature. Commissioner Darling agreed that the residents identified that item as a desire and the water feature should be the highest priority. Chair Miller agreed that the water feature should be included in the RFP. He noted that this is a long-term plan and therefore the water feature and community building could both be included and would not necessarily need to be constructed at the same time, but space should be planned for both. Commissioner Ray agreed that both elements should be included, and the water feature could be constructed first with space for the building as well. Commissioner Horwath noted that the water feature and community building could have shared bathrooms at a cost savings but noted that the projects would need to then be completed concurrently. The Community Service Manager confirmed the consensus of the Commission to keep both the community building and splashpad/water feature in the RFP. He asked for input on the open-air shelters proposed. Commissioner Ray stated that he likes the open-air shelters as those would be a quick improvement. He believed that the existing shelter plus two more would be sufficient. It was confirmed that the existing shelter would be improved. Commissioner Horwath commented that he would be concerned with parking, using the high levels of parking that occurs near Spooner for the shelters. Chair Miller replied that if the shelters are kept to a smaller size, there should be sufficient parking. He asked if the shelters would be rentable or first come first serve.