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MINUTES <br />PARKS & REC COMMISSION <br />OCTOBER 7, 2021 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />4 <br />Commissioner Schletty stated that he has been to Thunder Bay Park, and everything looks great. <br />He referenced Spooner Park, noting that it would be helpful to have garbage receptacles by the <br />playground. <br /> <br />The Community Services Manager replied that there are two or three, but people are moving <br />them to different areas. <br /> <br />Commissioner Schletty asked for an update on the bike racks. <br /> <br />The Community Services Manager stated that $13,500 has been scheduled within the CIP for <br />next year. He stated that there was a donation that would support three bike racks at Gervais <br />Mill Park, and he is attempting to get that completed this year. <br /> <br />Chair Miller stated that he participated in Explore Little Canada and enjoyed it. He asked if <br />there are plans to install more park signs. <br /> <br />The Community Services Manager confirmed that there were plans for additional park signs but <br />noted that staff member has left the City. He stated that the project is still a priority, but staff has <br />not yet had the time to complete the project. He hoped to bring a consultant on board to assist <br />with the project. <br /> <br />Commissioner Ray referenced the lacrosse field at Pioneer Park and asked if the drainage <br />improvement have been completed. <br /> <br />The Community Services Manager confirmed that sand was added to the soccer field, and he <br />believed that there has been some improvement, but the conditions this year were very dry so it <br />might not have been the best test. He stated that they will continue to do this over the next three <br />years and then reassess. <br /> <br />Commissioner Hipp commented that she enjoyed the farmers market and received positive <br />feedback from the vendors. She stated that she also enjoyed the informational signage that has <br />been placed on some trails/parks. She stated that Gervais Mill is well kept and mowed and noted <br />that she would love to see some trails within the wildlife area. She asked if the Council has <br />approved the Pioneer Park master plan. <br /> <br />The Community Services Manager replied that the plan has been received and has been posted to <br />the website, but it will not be formally adopted as it is a working document. He confirmed that <br />the projects would come through one at a time for consideration and approval. <br /> <br />Commissioner Hipp asked if the bridge was included in the play node. <br /> <br />The Community Services Manager commented that the bridge was a part of the water feature but <br />noted that will come down to final design and cost.