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<br /> <br /> STAFF REPORT <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />TO: Parks & Recreation Commission <br /> <br />FROM: Bryce Shearen, Parks & Recreation/Community Services Manager <br /> <br />DATE: September 27, 2019 <br /> RE: Little Canada Recreation Association Donations <br /> <br />BACKGROUND <br />Staff met with the President of the Little Canada Recreation Association (LCRA) to discuss <br />possible projects that the LCRA could contribute to enhancing the City’s Parks & Recreation <br />offerings. In the meeting, many projects were identified that seemed to fall within the mission <br />statement of the LCRA and that they expressed an interest in funding. <br /> <br />At their September meeting, the LCRA decided to fund the Gilbertson Field infield expansion, a <br />new electronic scoreboard at Gilbertson Field, and supplies to recondition the skate park <br />equipment. In total, the LCRA committed up to $15,500 for these park improvements. <br /> <br />Due to the current size of the infield at Gilbertson, programming was limited to C and B level of <br />play (tee-ball does play on the field if it is available, but due to the grass infield it limits the <br />amount the ball will roll). Last week, the infield was expanded approximately 12 feet to <br />accommodate the longer base paths and pitching distance. Staff wanted to get this project <br />completed as soon as possible so the field would be ready in Spring. By having the ability to <br />program A-league ball, Gilbertson field can be utilized almost every night of the week. <br /> <br />Since the field will be getting more use, having an electronic scoreboard was another <br />enhancement that the LCRA wanted to fund. This scoreboard is similar to the scoreboard that <br />was installed at Pioneer Park at the soccer field. They come with easy to use handheld remotes <br />that can be given to coaches. <br /> <br />These enhancements will be a great addition to the Little Canada Park system and are greatly <br />appreciated. <br /> <br />RECOMMENDED ACTION <br />Recommend City Council approval of the donation for the Gilbertson Field infield expansion, a <br />new electronic scoreboard at Gilbertson Field, and supplies for reconditioning the skate park <br />equipment. <br /> <br />ATTACHMENTS <br />• Gilbertson Field Scoreboard Design Rendering <br /> <br /> <br />