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MINUTES <br />PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION <br />JANUARY 8, 2015 <br />PIONEER The Parks & Recreation Director reported that there has been an erosion <br />PARK POND problem in Pioneer Park in that during heavy rains the materials from the <br />DREDGING south ballfield warning tracks has been washing into the pond. The City <br />& SWALE Engineer has been working on a solution to this problem, and is <br />GRADING recommending that the area be regraded and a swale installed. He is also <br />recommending that the pond be dredged to remove the silt and ballfield <br />material that washed in. Initially this work was bid with some project that <br />the Watershed is undertaking. However, the price came in high, and the City <br />is now proposing to bid this project separately. It is hoped that the work will <br />be done this winter. <br />Sanders asked if the Watershed will be participating in the cost. The <br />Director reported that they will be advising the City on the types of plantings <br />for the area, but will be providing no financial assistance. <br />Miller asked if the work will be done before the ball season begins. The <br />Director hoped it would, but noted that the work will not interfere with the <br />use of the fields. <br />Maida noted that there are some areas in the park when entering from the <br />Centerville Road area that have standing water. The Director acknowledged <br />these areas and noted that the project being discussed will not address those <br />areas. The Parks Consultant indicated that there is a drain from the play <br />structure into the lawn area that likely contributes to this problem. <br />WARMING The Director indicated that construction of the new warming house has been <br />HOUSE underway for a couple of months. The exterior walls are up and the roof is <br />UPDATE on. The interior walls will be constructed soon, once the weather warms up <br />given mortar cannot be mixed in this cold weather. The Director reported <br />that while there are skaters using the Fire Barns rinks, skating lessons have <br />been moved to the Demont rink. <br />Maida asked what the target date is for completion of the warming house. <br />The Director noted that it had been hoped that the warning house would be <br />completed by the beginning of the skating season. However, given several <br />delays, and weather being the biggest issue, that did not occur. <br />Maida asked if a grand opening would be planned for the new facility. The <br />Director indicated that there has been nothing planned at this point. He <br />indicated that as soon as the warming house is completed, it will be opened <br />for use. Notices will be put on the City's web site announcing its opening. <br />Miller asked if the facility would be available for the skate park. The <br />Director indicated that the bathrooms will be available for individuals using <br />the skate park. <br />2 <br />