07-07-2022 Parks & Rec Commission Minutes

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MINUTES PARKS & REC COMMISSION JULY 7, 2022 3 The Recreation Coordinator highlighted upcoming events and park programming opportunities. She confirmed that there are scholarship opportunities available for programming activities for those members of the community that need assistance. Commissioner Mui stated that he had multiple residents approach him stating that they were confused about where activities were occurring that were mentioned on the back of the newsletter. NEW BUSINESS: DUGOUT COVERS AT PIONEER PARK The Parks & Rec Director stated that there are a lot of infected ash trees at Pioneer Park that are scheduled for removal, which will change the character of the park as it will remove a lot of shade. He stated that staff previously reached out to LCRA to determine if they would be interested in contributing to a project to cover the dugouts to provide some sort of shade for ball players. He reported that LCRA recently met and approved an expenditure for dugout covers at Pioneer Park. He stated that staff would recommend that the City accept the donation from LCRA for this purpose. Chair Miller stated that the Master Plan was developed to plan for the future of the park and allow things to move quickly when the opportunity presents itself. Commissioner Horwath commented that this will be a great addition to the park. Horwath introduced the following motion: RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ACCEPT THE DONATION FROM LCRA AND INSTALL THE DUGOUT COVERS AT PIONEER PARK The foregoing motion was duly seconded by Mui. Ayes (6). Nays (0). Motion passed. Commissioner Chu asked when the dugout covers would be installed. The Parks & Rec Director replied that the intent would be to complete the installation as soon as possible. REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONERS Chair Miller thanked the members of the subcommittee for their work. The Parks & Rec Director agreed that the subcommittee assisted in taking that burden off staff.