08-05-2021 Parks & Rec Commission Minutes

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MINUTES PARKS & REC COMMISSION AUGUST 5, 2021 3 REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONERS Chair Miller stated that the ice cream social was held the previous week and believed that staff did a great job putting that together. He stated that he walks around Lake Gervais a lot and asked if the City could trim some of the branches and bushes around that trail. Commissioner Horwath stated that he also uses that route, and this is the typical time of year when the growth becomes a bit overgrown. The Community Services Manager noted that portions of that are County but noted that he would follow up on that. Chair Miller commented that Suni Lee trains at Midwest Gymnastics in the community. Commissioner Abruzzese stated that she has spent some time at Spooner and her daughter loves the nature play area. She stated that she visited Thunder Bay Park recently looking for the medallion and it was great to see the wildflowers growing. Commissioner Schletty stated that he has spent a lot of time at Spooner and Pioneer parks since the last meeting and also visited Thunder Bay looking for the medallion. He stated that it is a great park to wander around and the pollinator project is coming along nicely. He stated that Spooner and Pioneer parks have been great. He commended the parks and rec t-ball program, noting that his daughter had a great time. Commissioner Horwath noted that he is a big user of Thunder Bay park. He noted that he is a runner and visits many parks. He stated that he visited Rondeau Park which seems to be heavily used with a lot of rubbish left behind. He noted that there was also a broken board on the bench in the northern portion of the park. He commented that generally, the equipment looks to be in good condition. He noted that his family chose Little Canada because of the schools and great neighborhoods, noting that parks are a big factor in what makes a community great. The Community Services Manager commented that there was a plan in place to replace the trail at Rondeau but that has been delayed. He noted that the playground is scheduled for replacement in 2027 but that could be moved up because of funding eligibility and could perhaps include a shelter that would provide shade and seating. Commissioner Ray stated that Pioneer Park has been discussed already tonight. He stated that a fountain feature in the pond would be a terrific feature to consider. Commissioner Chu stated that Gervais Mill looks great. She stated that if she looks at all the parks it would be nice to think about trash can and recycling can placement to keep the parks clean. She stated that after Canadian Days she was in the parade as a member of the School Board. She noted that as she was waiting in line for the parade to start, she was near the