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MINUTES <br />PARKS & REC COMMISSION <br />APRIL 4, 2024 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />3 <br /> <br />Commissioner Churcher stated that she has visited Pioneer Park many times during the past <br />week and asked when the volleyball nets would be installed. <br /> <br />The Public Works Director replied that he would look into that. <br /> <br />Commissioner Hipp noted that many people have been bringing their own nets to play in grass <br />areas of the parks. <br /> <br />Chair Horwath noted the snowshoe rentals that occur and perhaps volleyball nets would be <br />another opportunity; crochet was also mentioned as an option. <br /> <br />Chair Horwath stated that his family recently added a dog to their family and therefore he has <br />been out walking the trails a lot. He asked when the trail improvements would be completed. <br /> <br />The Public Works Director provided an update on the anticipated timing for trail projects. <br /> <br />Commissioner Williams commented that she has noticed wood ducks and turtles are back out at <br />the parks. <br /> <br />The Public Works Director noted that staff are building new wood duck houses. <br /> <br />Commissioner Mui commented that he is proud of the work the subcommittee has been doing. <br /> <br />Commissioner Hipp stated that she is excited about the Earth Day activities. She stated that she <br />continues to enjoy Nadeau and commented on the increased opportunities for the nature play <br />area. She noted a few locations in the parks where she believes that additional trash cans would <br />be helpful. She stated that there has been a lot of interest on art in the park and noted that she <br />would be interested in working on that concept further to perhaps work with an elementary <br />school to obtain some artwork from students that could be laminated and displayed in the parks. <br /> <br />Commissioner Churcher noted that her school has an art club that might be interested in <br />participating or assisting as well. <br /> <br />It was determined that Commissioners Hipp and Churcher would work on that concept further. <br /> <br />Commissioner Church commented that a trail going through Nadeau to the junior high would be <br />helpful to provide a connection for students as there is a sidewalk gap in that area. <br /> <br />Commissioner Owens commented that his kids have been enjoying the Pioneer Park playground. <br />He stated that he is excited about the trail connection as he and his family will then be able to <br />bike to the park. <br /> <br />Chair Horwath asked if there is an update on the Labore Road sidewalk discussion.