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MINUTES <br />PARKS & REC COMMISSION <br />SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />5 <br /> <br />about $1,800 per year and would include 18 hours of support. He stated that if there is high <br />usage and additional hours are needed, there would be an option to add more hours. <br /> <br />Commissioner Mui asked if there would be an option for evaluation, using the scenario that not <br />many hours are used. <br /> <br />The Parks and Recreation Director confirmed that this would be a one-year contract and they <br />City would then determine whether it would like to contract for additional services. <br /> <br />REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONERS <br />Commissioner Owens commented that he enjoyed Canadian Days and time in the parks this <br />summer. He was excited for the new trail connection to be completed. <br /> <br />Commissioner Mui commented that he has also enjoyed time in the parks this summer. He was <br />excited to continue to provide feedback and support on the wayfinding signs to find something <br />they can all support. <br /> <br />Commissioner Williams stated that she has visited many different parks in attempt to avoid <br />Gervais Mill Pond because of its recent odor. She also commented on the new development that <br />is under construction in that area that she believed removed more trees than originally approved. <br /> <br />The Parks and Recreation Director commented that the City is investigating to determine if more <br />trees than approved were removed and to possible mitigation efforts that could be made by <br />planting additional items to separate the property and the trail. <br /> <br />Commissioner Hipp commented that it was a great summer wrapping up with Canadian Days. <br />She noted many groups having picnics recently under the shade trees at Pioneer Park. <br /> <br />Acting Chair Churcher commented that Nadeau has been looking thin and asked if the trees <br />removed were due to storm damage or whether additional trees were removed. <br /> <br />The Parks and Recreation Director replied that the City would not be removing healthy trees <br />from Nadeau, but perhaps there were ash or other invasive trees removed. <br /> <br />Acting Chair Churcher noted that with school back in session she continues to hear requests for <br />sidewalk along Demont. <br /> <br />The Parks and Recreation Director commented that he could look into that. <br /> <br />Commissioner Schletty commented that his family has also enjoyed the summer park events and <br />activities. <br /> <br />