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MINUTES <br />PARKS & REC COMMISSION <br />APRIL 1, 2021 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />4 <br />when visiting the park as well. She asked for an update on the nature play area, as that seems to <br />be a low cost opportunity that could move forward quickly. <br /> <br />The Community Services Manager commented that a crew was in that area to clean out the <br />deadfall and trees that could be dangerous. He noted that they are continuing with that once the <br />crew is able to return. He stated that a sign will be added but the entire area can be used for <br />nature play. <br /> <br />Commissioner Hipp asked if this would be a good time to attempt to connect Pioneer Park to <br />Thunder Bay Park. <br /> <br />The Community Services Manager commented that two pieces of private property would need to <br />be navigated through to provide that connection. He noted a potential connection that could be <br />formed through the development of the farm property and commented that may be an <br />opportunity to negotiate and procure the trail easement through the other two properties. <br /> <br />Commissioner Chu commented that she lives near the Water Works Trail and has seen signs <br />related to a watershed project and asked if staff is aware of the details. <br /> <br />The Community Services Manager commented that the watershed is cleaning out the creek area <br />within the Owasso Basin area. <br /> <br />UPDATES <br />The Community Services Manager stated that the City has been seeing good numbers for youth <br />activities and registration, providing a brief update. He stated that the City’s sister city in <br />Thunder Bay in Canada hosts a tech and gaming event and Little Canada is advertising the <br />virtual event. He provided details on the adult activities and registration. He provided an update <br />on Gervais Mill Park, noting that the City submitted two grants. He stated that the Spooner Park <br />lower shelter will be ordered once all final engineered drawings have been approved and they <br />will wait to remove the existing shelter until there is a definitive date for the new shelter to <br />arrive. <br /> <br />Commissioner Schletty asked for an update on the bike rack presentation schedule. <br /> <br />The Community Services Manager commented that in discussions with the City Manager, there <br />have been some cost savings this year and therefore the project may be able to move forward <br />without a Council presentation. He stated that he will continue to update the group. <br /> <br />There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:17 p.m. <br /> <br />Respectfully submitted, <br /> <br />Amanda Staple