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<br /> MINUTES <br /> Parks & Recreation Commission <br /> <br /> November 5, 2009 <br /> Stacie Stanley introduced herself as the former teacher who was also the leader of the Quest <br /> for Power group that initially presented the basketball proposal to the commission. She <br /> commented that she was extremely proud of the members of the group and knows that they <br /> have the potential to be future leaders of our community. She, too, thanked the commission <br /> members for following tlu~ough with the group's basketball court suggestion. Sanders spoke <br /> on behalf of the commission and thanked the group for bringing them this suggestion. <br /> Ms. Bradbury living at 3024 Ontario Road asked Sanders what the total cost would be to <br /> complete this project. Sanders replied that the estimated cost for tho %z court basketball court <br /> would be between $10,000 - $20,000 or possibly more if they expanded the court size. He <br /> estimated the cost for the replacement of the playground equipment to be between $40 -$50 <br /> thousand dollars range. T'he additional walkways would be estimated at $5,000. <br /> Bradbury asked when the city would be doing this project if it is approved. Sanders stated <br /> that if the City Council approved the project it could begin as early as next spring with the <br /> replacement of the playground equipment. <br /> Pearson asked if some of the current equipment could be repaired now as it might take some <br /> time before the new equipment is installed. There is a missing board that currently needs <br /> replacing on the stairs. Morelan will check to see if a new step has been ordered to replace <br /> the broken one. <br /> Pearson also asked if the city would consider removing the little timber wall as he considers <br /> it a hazard for little children. <br /> Tommy Oern eonunented further on the placement of the basketball court, saying he, too, <br /> thinks it should be placed further to the north so it does not cut into the open area that is <br /> being used for other sports, like football and baseball. <br /> Joriman commented on the placement of the new walking paths. He thinks they are too close <br /> to the bushes and a possible hazard with people jumping out from behind the bushes. <br /> Morelan commented that they try to keep at least a mower's width away from the brush, an <br /> approximate 10' clearance. He stated that the city has already removed a large amount of <br /> overgrown brush in that area. <br /> Joriman thanked the city and commission for the great city resource -the quality paths and <br /> ri•ails within the city - as he uses them daily. Merrill agreed with Joriman and told his story <br /> of seeing the path cleared before the street was cleared after a huge snow storm! <br /> Jamie Waterhouse commented on what a nice addition Rondeau Park is to that neighborhood. <br /> Morelan reminded everyone that the next commission meeting will be on December 3 if they <br /> wish to continue to see the progress of this Thunder Bay Park project. <br /> Page 4 of 6 <br /> <br />