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MINUTES PARKS & REC COMMISSION MAY 7, 2020 4 The Community Service Manager provided an update on how City Hall activities and staffing has changed during the COVID-19 pandemic. He explained that some employees work remotely, others work in shifts to ensure social distancing. He stated that all regular staff continues to work. Commissioner Horwath left the meeting. The Community Service Manager stated that the next step will be to review this with the City Council at a workshop on May 13th to seek additional direction. Commissioner Chu asked for additional details on the soccer field. The Community Service Manager replied that the field currently has very poor drainage and therefore either cannot be used when wet or incurs damage. He reviewed possible improvements that could occur and confirmed that it would be a rentable facility that would generate income back. Commissioner Chu commented that she would like to see information showing the revenue that could be generated as the cost to improve the field is high. She stated that although she would want to see a playground, there is an ADA compliant playground in place and perhaps that is not the highest priority to move forward first. The Community Service Manager confirmed that identification of priorities will be important during this planning process. OLD BUSINESS: FIREFIGHTER HISTORICAL TRAIL SIGN The Community Service Manager stated that this was discussed in June of 2019 when staff presented a new trail sign by the Firefighter Historical Trail, noting that the existing sign needs repair. He stated that when the City went out for the bid the cost was high and the City decided to modify the scope of the project. He noted that the proposed sign would now look more like other City signs, except for using the steel that is used in the memorial. He noted that the sign would replace the existing sign, would remain unique, and would flow with the memorial at a substantially less cost. Chair Miller stated that he likes the look which is consistent with the other City signs. Commissioner Chu asked the difference in cost. The Community Service Manager replied that the original design had a proposed cost of about $30,000 or $40,000 while this design should be around $12,000. Commissioner Darling introduced the following motion: