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MINUTES PARKS & REC COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 7 fit onto the site. He stated that they have five different concepts and welcomed input on those concepts tonight. He noted that while they have identified funding to purchase the property, there is not yet funding identified for a community building. He reiterated that this is all very preliminary, trying to gain consensus on whether a community building would be supported by the Park Commission and City Council. He stated that if there is not agreement then there would not seem to be a purpose to purchase the property because of the cost to purchase. He noted that one of the caveats of the sale would be that the current property owner would like to maintain a small shed on the property for a period of time, which is reflected in the concepts. He stated that once that agreed-upon time passes, the shed would become the property of the City and could be used for equipment storage. He reviewed the different concepts with the Commission. Commissioner Schletty commented that he likes having the building in proximity of the playground as that provides people holding events with the opportunity to enjoy indoor and outdoor space with children. Commissioner Hipp asked about the size of the building and estimated capacity. The Parks & Rec Director replied that the target would be to allow events of 150 to 200 people. He talked about some of the community events that could be held in that space. Chair Horwath commented that the intent would seem to be an intermittent use type center. Commissioner Mui asked if there was concern with the parking. Chair Horwath noted that parking would be flushed out as the design goes forward. The Parks & Rec Director agreed that would be part of the design process. He noted that staff would also work on scheduling, noting that they would not schedule sports at the same time a wedding may be at the community building. Chair Horwath commented that he would prefer to separate the basketball court out a bit from the other features but did not want it too far that people may not know it is at the park. The Parks & Rec Director noted that the court is along the path from the apartments, and a lot of use comes from the apartments. He acknowledged that if a park feature is too far from parking, sometimes it does not get as much use. He stated that he likes the idea of having the building near the play node and also likes the idea of spreading features throughout the park. Chair Horwath referenced concepts four and five which have the door on the backside, towards the play node which lends itself to day camp programming. Commissioner Schletty commented that he would love to potentially fit in a dog park somewhere.