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MINUTES PARKS & REC COMMISSION NOVEMBER 5, 2020 3 The Community Services Manager stated that he would plan to add that to the CIP once the work is done by the subcommittee with replacement cost estimates. He stated that although the subcommittee work will not be completed in time to add to this version of the plan, projects can be shifted. He stated that he placed projects within the CIP timeline based on the Parks Master Plan that the group previously worked on. Commissioner Chu commented that she is intrigued by the fitness equipment. She stated that the Commission previously discussed a roof for a picnic shelter at Spooner Park and asked if that is included. The Community Services Manager replied that was originally scheduled for 2020 but will now be completed in the spring of 2021. Commissioner Chu asked if the same consultant would continue to work with the City. The Community Services Manager replied that there would be consulting work to place the Parks Master Plan information into a document but was unsure that the same consultant would be used. He noted that the City has an engineering consultant that could provide assistance. Chair Miller noted that the Little Canada Rec Association could also provide assistance on different items. Commissioner Schletty commented that perhaps there would also be grants available for bike racks. NEW BUSINESS: COOKIES WITH SANTA EVENT The Community Services Manager stated that the City is committed to doing a Cookies with Santa event this year in some format. He stated that staff is considering a drive-through event on Saturday, December 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. He stated that staff continues to work on the logistics, noting that they envision handing out goodie bags to the vehicles as they drive-thru with Santa waving. He stated that the City is also holding the Toys for Tots and warm jacket collection events. He stated that perhaps some of the different City groups (Commissions, Fire Department, City Council) involved in the Cookies with Santa event to show support for the community. He noted that an email was sent out to garner interest and asked the Commissioners to respond to staff if interested in participating. Commissioner Darling asked if staff needs volunteers to help with planning. The Community Services Manager replied that there are a group of volunteers that are assisting with event planning and traffic control. He noted that the Commissioners would only be asked to smile and wave.