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MINUTES <br />PARKS & REC COMMISSION <br />MAY 5, 2022 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />5 <br />The Parks & Rec Director commented that staff understands that multiple events would be <br />happening in a short timeframe and both Rondeau and a potential youth event are exciting, and <br />staff is happy to take on new opportunities. <br /> <br />Commissioner Chu asked that staff reach out to the Commission if there is an opportunity to <br />assist. <br /> <br /> <br />OLD BUSINESS: GERVAIS MILL ENTRANCE UPDATE <br />The Parks & Rec Director provided background information on the project and funding received <br />through the DNR. He noted that the City is following the process from the DNR and once all <br />parties agree, the project can move forward. He stated that ideally, the City would like to <br />complete the project this year, but there is time in 2023 to complete the project as well under the <br />DNR grant terms. <br /> <br />Commissioner Horwath stated that the original plan included a gazebo, and it was confirmed that <br />was cost-prohibitive. He asked for details on the trail near node one. <br /> <br />The Parks & Rec Director stated that a person on foot would have an easier time on the trail than <br />someone on a bicycle. <br /> <br />Commissioner Horwath stated that node two is considerably smaller than what the gazebo was <br />going to be but asked if the intent is to create an overlook. <br /> <br />The Parks & Rec Director confirmed that is intended to be an overlook area. <br /> <br />Commissioner Horwath asked if there is a possibility to expand the plan to add the gazebo if <br />additional funds were obtained. <br /> <br />The Parks & Rec Director stated that is possible but noted that is not included in the ten-year <br />CIP. <br /> <br />Commissioner Hipp commented that this is exciting and asked if this would create an ADA- <br />accessible loop. <br /> <br />The Parks & Rec Director commented that the trail would be ADA accessible, but the entire park <br />would not be because of the topography. He noted that the trail would provide ADA access to <br />the node. <br /> <br />Commissioner Chu stated that it would be great to have a trail map of the City that highlights <br />ADA-compliant segments for users. <br /> <br />Commissioner Horwath commented that this is an excellent compromise providing ADA <br />compliant trails and getting people off the street.