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MINUTES <br />PARKS & REC COMMISSION <br />JULY 1, 2021 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />2 <br />reviewed the survey results directly related to the playground equipment along with the <br />engagement received during the 2020 RCP engagement process. <br /> <br />Chair Miller asked if any of the comments brought forward something that may not have been <br />considered or whether they were consistent with the discussion that has occurred thus far. <br /> <br />Ms. Dahlheimer stated that the comments remain in line with what was heard during the previous <br />engagement noting that there were many comments related to the water feature. <br /> <br />Commissioner Hipp commented on the ideas for a natural theme and more relaxed setting, <br />noting that many of the features could tie into that theme. She referenced the art that was <br />provided by the schools in 2020 related to the kids’ ideas for a perfect park and asked if some of <br />those could be displayed at the booth for Canadian Days to draw people in. <br /> <br />Ms. Dahlheimer commented that there would be a great opportunity to tie in the different pieces <br />with the overall flow throughout the park. <br /> <br />The Community Services Manager commented that it was the hope to post those pictures but <br />there was difficulty due of the pandemic. He stated that staff can work to find a place to display <br />those pieces of art, whether that be at the school or City Hall. <br /> <br />Commissioner Ray asked if the playground could be slightly bigger because it is a bigger park or <br />whether the playground would be mirrored to what was done at Spooner. <br /> <br />Mr. Shields commented that the existing playground is about 6,500 square feet while Spooner is <br />about 7,500 square feet. He noted that the playground concepts displayed in June were slightly <br />under 10,000 and stretch the play equipment out a bit more across the space as well as including <br />space for a potential water feature. <br /> <br />Commissioner Horwath commented that he currently works at Pearl Recreation Center in <br />Minneapolis which is going through a similar process. He stated that the comments received <br />thus far in that process centered around features like zip lines and shade options. <br /> <br />Commissioner Abruzzese stated that she has a small child and if there is no shade available, they <br />do not stay at a park for very long. <br /> <br />Commissioner Chu stated that perhaps shade is provided with umbrellas. <br /> <br />Commissioner Horwath noted that shade sails are a great option as well for open areas like this. <br /> <br />Ms. Dahlheimer agreed that they could creatively incorporate shade and seating options <br />throughout the play node. She reviewed the survey results related to the water feature along with <br />the input received from the 2020 RCP engagement.