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MINUTES PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MAY7,2015 EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT The Director expressed his concern with the location of this pond as it takes out most of the wooded area. He noted the City Engineer has indicated that a pond is needed because of the road improvement to meet Watershed requirements, and that the proposed pond would not hold much water. The Director suggested that there may be other alternatives such as locating this pond on the other side of Centerville Road. Sanders pointed out that the soils in Pioneer Park are heavy wet clay; therefore, he did not feel these soils would lend themselves for an infiltration area. The Director suggested that he discuss alternatives with the City Engineer and perhaps invite him to a Commission meeting to discuss the project ponding needs and explore other options. Vang stated that he would like to explore other options. Vang indicated that if the pond must go in the location proposed, he would like to see something more aesthetically pleasing noting that the proposal calls for a lot of woods to be taken out. Cory Huot appeared before the Commission and reported that he is working on his Eagle project and is proposing the concept of erecting a shade canopy or sun shade over the picnic table area at Veterans Memorial Park. He presented some concepts for the Commission's review. One involves a roof over the picnic table area and the other a lattice structure. There are two options for the lattice structure, one that would be an open lattice and the other with a material over the lattice that would provide more sun screening. Darling indicated that her initial reaction was that this structure would block visibility into the park site, but after looking at the area this evening, she felt it would be appropriate. Darling stated that she felt a roof structure would be too heavy in appearance and preferred the lattice or pergola that Huot described. Miller asked if the supporting posts would be outside the paver area. Huot replied that they would be. Maida asked if consideration had been given to using recycled materials to minimize the amount of future maintenance that the City would have to do. Huot reported that the recycled materials would be too costly, and indicated that he would use treated lumber. Huot estimated the cost of the project at about $1,500 for materials. Miller asked the height, with Huot responding that it would be 8 feet in height. Miller stated that the addition of the shade structure may bring more attention to the picnic table area and may result in it being used more. Sanders asked about project timing. Huot indicated that he would like to do the construction in July at the earliest, but likely August or September. Huot 4