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MINUTES <br />PARKS & REC COMMISSION <br />JANUARY 6, 2022 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />2 <br />The Parks and Recreation Director noted that the terms for Commissioners Chu and Horwath <br />would be expiring at the end of 2022. <br /> <br />OLD BUSINESS: PIONEER PARK UPDATE <br />The Parks and Recreation Director stated that the next phase will be to begin to design and bid <br />elements identified in the Master Plan, beginning with the play node. He highlighted the <br />different elements within the play node concept design including the water feature. <br /> <br />Commissioner Mui commented that darker colors get warmer in the summer months and <br />suggested that perhaps lighter colors are used. <br /> <br />The Parks and Recreation Director Community noted that they have found that all colors get hot <br />for poured in place rubber. He stated that they are looking at planting some trees that would cast <br />shade over the area. <br /> <br />Chair Miller asked for details on the construction process and phasing. <br /> <br />The Parks and Recreation Director commented that while work can be done in phases, it would <br />make more sense to shut this entire area of the park down for one year to complete the work at <br />one time for safety, efficiency, and cost savings. He stated that the goal would be to complete <br />the play node as one cohesive project. <br /> <br />Commissioner Schletty asked if there could be drinking fountains added, as that feature is <br />lacking in the area near the tennis courts and basketball courts. <br /> <br />The Parks and Recreation Director commented that was considered in the past, but the cost was <br />prohibitive because of the need for a water line. He noted that the water line would be run with <br />the water feature and therefore a water line for a drinking fountain could most likely be run as <br />well at this time. <br /> <br />Commissioner Chu asked for details on the anticipated timeline. <br /> <br />The Parks and Recreation Director commented that staff is attempting to have the plans ready to <br />go to submit for grant funds in March of 2022. He hoped that the City would be able to obtain <br />some grant funding for the project, along with the contribution of up to $400,000 from LCRA. <br />He stated that they would hope to bid on the project around this time in 2023 and would like to <br />have the project constructed in 2023 with the play node open in late summer/fall of 2023. <br /> <br />Commissioner Chu stated that there are still decisions to be made in terms of the playground <br />equipment. <br /> <br />The Parks and Recreation Director stated that many of the playground design elements were <br />outlined in the Master Plan. He noted he would ask multiple companies to submit a proposed <br />design using the Master Plan as a guide. He noted that it is anticipated to have a neighborhood