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MINUTES PARKS & REC COMMISSION JANUARY 4, 2024 3 Commissioner DeLong Miller commented that she will be traveling to Arizona and will check out some of the parks there. Commissioner Schletty stated that he took his kids to Pioneer Park during the holiday break and there were a lot of other kids there as well. He was excited to see the skating rinks flooded recently and hoped to see them getting used soon. Chair Horwath commented that it was exciting to see the rink flooding occur. He commented that the trails have been getting a lot of use and asked that parks maintenance staff keep the trails clear when the snow eventually comes. He asked if there had been any movement on the Labore Road sidewalk and trail project. The Parks & Rec Director commented that the City Council approved the study which recommended adding a sidewalk or trail along Labore Road. He stated that the next step is for staff to find a funding source. He stated that the City Council directed staff to install a four-way stop at Arcade and Labore Road, and anticipated that would occur in the next four to six months. Chair Horwath asked if there was an agreement for the property adjacent to Pioneer. The Parks & Rec Director replied that there is not yet a purchase agreement, but the negotiations seem to be going in the right direction. Commissioner Williams stated that she enjoyed getting out and walking in the parks during the warmer December weather. She stated that she drove by Pioneer tonight, and it was great to see the new trail lights in action. The Parks & Rec Director reported that the solar lights were installed at Pioneer and Rondeau Park. He explained that the lights have not yet had a full charge because of the late installation and limited sun. Commissioner Hipp commented that even without a full charge, it is nice to have solar lights at the park for walking. She stated that perhaps during the coming winter months, they could review some of the goals and make some progress, such as naming guidelines and art/history in the park opportunities with the elementary school. Chair Horwath asked if the naming guidelines would be the responsibility of this Commission or whether that would fall to the Council or a broader task force with community members and other stakeholders. The Parks & Rec Director stated that he did come across a process that was followed for naming Rondeau Park, that he was not aware of, but commented that was about 30 years ago and therefore it could be a good idea to review that process and potentially update that. He stated that the Commission could make a recommendation related to parks and trails that could then