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MINUTES <br />PARKS & REC COMMISSION <br />OCTOBER 6, 2022 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />2 <br />Commissioner Schletty asked if the neighborhood meeting would just be for Montreal Court, or <br />other neighbors as well. <br /> <br />The Parks & Rec Director replied that other neighbors and everyone in the community will also <br />be invited to attend the meeting and provide feedback on the playground design proposals. <br /> <br /> <br />NEW BUSINESS: 2022 STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE <br />The Parks & Rec Director stated that the City Council recently adopted the 2022 Strategic Plan. <br />He highlighted the themes and visions that were created in 2019 and noted it was recently <br />updated in 2022. He commented that this was a chance for the Commission to review the <br />updated plan and the items specific to parks and recreation. <br /> <br />Chair Miller commented that he likes that there are action items for the first two years to keep <br />progress moving. <br /> <br />Commissioner Horwath commented that there was discussion about the concept of the parks <br />having an identity, as was previously brought forward by Commissioner Mui. He commented <br />that there is a gap and that is an opportunity. He commented that the facilitator did a great job of <br />allowing open discussion while still being able to guide the process. <br /> <br />Commissioner Mui asked if there is more information on the diversity and inclusion items. <br /> <br />The Parks & Rec Director commented that he can pass on that information once more is <br />available. <br /> <br />Commissioner Horwath commented that during that meeting he did mention that there was not <br />diverse participation in that group. <br /> <br />Commissioner Mui commented that perhaps part of that initiative is to continue to recruit <br />additional members from the community to participate on Boards and Commissions and in these <br />types of processes. <br /> <br /> <br />NEW BUSINESS: PARKS AND RECREATION CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN <br />The Parks & Rec Director commented that the City Council will be reviewing the Capital <br />Improvement Plan (CIP) at its next workshop, therefore staff felt it was an appropriate time for <br />the Commission to review the parks-related items. He recognized that there are other <br />departments with items included on the CIP that will all be providing input as well. He stated <br />that he separated out the 2023 parks-related CIP projects noting that the amount is a bit higher in <br />2023 and in 2024 because of Pioneer Park. <br /> <br />Commissioner Horwath asked if any of the proposed projects seems to be out of line with the <br />reality of what could be done.