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MINUTES <br />PARKS & REC COMMISSION <br />JUNE 3, 2021 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />3 <br />future expansion. She reviewed the two proposed concepts for the play node, identifying <br />locations for the different play node elements within each concept. She then provided more <br />details on the playground which would focus on accessibility, would include rope elements and <br />elements with height, while also incorporating a unique theme. She provided different <br />photographic examples along with general projected costs for different play equipment options. <br /> <br />Mr. Shields asked the Commission for input on whether there are elements that were reviewed <br />that would help to make the playground a success. <br /> <br />Commissioner Hipp asked if there is a theme that could connect to the history of Little Canada, <br />which should be something different than the playground at Spooner to provide more options. <br />She stated that she liked the example of the ropes course and large slide and then a water feature <br />that looks natural such as a rock waterfall. <br /> <br />Chair Miller agreed that the theme would help to provide direction. He confirmed that ropes and <br />climbing was a reoccurring theme from the public. <br /> <br />Commissioner Abruzzese stated that one of the features provided an integrated theme leading <br />into the water feature and she prefers the shade feature and landscaping to also be cohesive to the <br />theme. <br /> <br />Commissioner Ray commented that he would tend to favor concept two as that would place the <br />water feature more in the center of where people would come in. <br /> <br />Commissioner Chu stated that she has been visiting many parks recently and a new park in <br />Winona stood out to her. She stated that the idea of climbing and height has become popular and <br />noted an example she has seen of a climbing wall. She referenced Tamarack Nature Center <br />which has a unique theme that allows for climbing. <br /> <br />Commissioner Horwath stated that the park also includes a sign that encourages parents to let <br />their kids be creative and explore the play features. He stated that he also prefers concept two. <br /> <br />Commissioner Chu asked if congestion would be created by having the playground and water <br />feature so close to the entrance. <br /> <br />Mr. Shields stated that people will gravitate toward the features in the park they want to use, <br />whether that is the play node or fields. He stated that the sidewalk trail is also an important <br />feature. <br /> <br />Ms. Dahlheimer explained that the play node is meant to group those play features while the <br />other users of the park can stay on the main trail to reach the fields or other uses in the park. <br /> <br />Commissioner Chu provided the name of the park she has mentioned earlier with climbing.