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MINUTES <br />PARKS & REC COMMISSION <br />SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />8 <br /> <br />The Parks & Rec Director commented that feature would be tough in this park but perhaps there <br />are some opportunities in other parks for a dog park. He noted that with the tree loss in Spooner, <br />perhaps that would be a good opportunity. <br /> <br />Commissioner DeLong Miller commented that she likes concept three as it opens toward the <br />park. <br /> <br />Commissioner Williams commented that she likes the concept design with the curve in the <br />parking lot to drop people off. <br /> <br />The Parks & Rec Director confirmed the consensus of the Commission to move the tennis and <br />basketball courts. <br /> <br />Commissioner Hipp commented that it would be nice to have the community building <br />overlooking the park. She liked the idea of breaking up the parking with trees. She noted the <br />increased demand for pickleball and asked if additional courts were being considered. <br /> <br />The Parks & Rec Director stated that he has received calls from residents. He explained the <br />noise that is generated from pickleball which often makes it not fit well near residential <br />properties. He believed that there would be a location that could work for a dedicated pickleball <br />court at another park. <br /> <br />The Parks & Rec Director noted that the next step will be a workshop with the City Council to <br />discuss whether to purchase the property for the purpose of a community building. <br /> <br />Chair Horwath confirmed the consensus of the Commission in support of the purchase of the <br />property for the purpose of a community building. He noted that it is great that they are drawing <br />residents from other areas of the city to this park, but again acknowledged the need for additional <br />pedestrian connectivity, via a bridge crossing. <br /> <br />The Parks & Rec Director noted that they are still in the process of reviewing the sidewalk and <br />trails plan which does include those bridge connections. <br /> <br /> <br />REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONERS <br />Commissioner Hipp commented that it has been fun to watch the progress of different park and <br />trail projects this summer. She referenced the Spooner nature play area noting that she has done <br />some maintenance throughout the summer. She commented that she picked up trash at Gervais <br />Mill today and noticed a lot of alcohol bottles. She asked if there is a policy related to alcohol <br />use in the parks. <br /> <br />The Parks & Rec Director replied that alcohol use is by permit only.