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STAFF REPORT TO:Parks & Recreation Commission FROM: Bryce Shearen, CPRP, Parks & Recreation/Community Services Director Sierra Hietala, Recreation Coordinator DATE:July 7, 2022 RE:Rondeau Park Updates ACTION REQUESTED Informational Update. No action is requested. PARK IMPROVEMENT UPDATES The majority of the site work has been completed at Rondeau Park with new trails, sidewalks, grading improvements, landscaping, and restoration completed. Staff does not have a timeline for the installation of the picnic shelter due to global supply chain issues, but are hoping that it can be shipped and installed this year. Benches, bike racks, a drinking fountain, and a new basketball hoop are to be installed next. The playground area will see final grading just before the community build. After the community build, the poured-in-place rubber surfacing will be installed. Overall the project has been going as planned and is still on track for the park opening in August. COMMUNITY BUILD SUBCOMMITTEE On Thursday, June 23, the Rondeau Park Subcommittee held its second meeting to prepare for the upcoming community build on July 15 & 16. This committee includes Recreation Coordinator, Sierra Hietala, Parks and Recreation Director, Bryce Shearen, and Parks and Recreation Commission members Shawn Hipp, Michael Mui, and Peter Schletty. The subcommittee handed out flyers to residents who reside near Rondeau Park. The July- September newsletter includes a front-page article with a QR code to sign up to volunteer. Staff will continue posting on social media to spread more awareness of the upcoming community build. We currently have very few signups, so please help us spread the word and sign up if you are available! Additionally, Staff designed and ordered volunteer t-shirts for all volunteers. Thank you to Canadian Days for their generous monetary donation for the Rondeau Park Community Build! The donations will assist in providing volunteers with food, drinks, bathrooms, t-shirts, and more. The subcommittee members have been busy handing out over 150 flyers, talking with local businesses, and working on creating a successful event. The subcommittee members will provide an update to the Parks & Recreation Commission at the meeting ATTACHEMENTS Rondeau Park Community Build Flyer