11-03-2022 Parks & Rec Commission Minutes

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MINUTES PARKS & REC COMMISSION November 3, 2022 3 good height. He agreed that only one of the St. Croix options should move forward along with Northland and Flagship. Commissioner Chu commented that she looked for height in the options and asked how tall the structure is in I compared to J and K. The Parks & Rec Director replied that they are similar in height at about 22 or 23 feet. Commissioner Chu commented that Pioneer Park is a big park and therefore you want something higher. She recognized that many like natural colors but it seemed the community preferred more colorful options and she supports that for the equipment to pop in the large park. She commented that St. Croix looks great but is very similar to Rondeau. She stated that she also likes the spaceship theme as it is different. Commissioner Horwath commented that the elevation on options I, J and K helps to make those playgrounds feel big. He stated that the name of the park is Pioneer Park and therefore he would think more of a historical element, therefore I would seem to fit that feel better. He noted that there is also stonework that could be carried over to the water feature. He stated that his eyes were first drawn to J and K, but prefers the ship in J. He stated that he does like the rope features in both J and K, noting that stood out from all the other features. He stated that he also likes option I because of the accessibility. He believed that I is his top choice. He commented that the color scheme seems to be missing a splash to make it stand out a bit. He preferred option J for the St. Croix options. He noted that some elements can be added in later stages. Commissioner Mui asked if benches could be placed around the outskirts of the playground. The Parks & Rec Director commented that the benches will be added regardless of the option. Commissioner Chu noted that swings are not included and should be kept in mind for the future. Chair Miller referenced the differences in cost for the poured-in-place surface and asked for additional explanation. The Parks & Rec Director replied that there are requirements for that type of surface and the fall zone required for different playground elements. He noted that they will follow up with the vendors to determine if the appropriate amounts are calculated. He noted that some of the costs are far off the charts and that raises a red flag on those proposals. He provided details on the specifications that were provided to vendors related to the path to the water feature and desired colors. Hipp introduced the following motion: RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL CONSIDER OPTION I AS THE TOP CHOICE, WITH OPTION J AS A SECONDARY CHOICE