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MINUTES <br />CITY COUNCIL <br />OCTOBER 10, 2007 <br />PARKS The Director indicated that the wooden playground equipment at Thunder <br />Bay Park is deteriorating and is in need of replacement. The LCRA has <br />agreed to fund the replacement of playground structures as needed. <br />Allan asked what structures are being repainted. The Director reported <br />that the playground structures in Pioneer Park and Spooner Park are being <br />repainted. The original paint lasted 15 to 20 years. The new paint is <br />warranted for five years. <br />The Director indicated that there has been a lot of vandalism in Rondeau <br />Park with graffiti being painted on the trails, basketball court surface, and <br />equipment. The Parks Department feels that it is some younger kids from <br />the area. All damages have been photographed and turned over to the <br />Sheriff's Department. Efforts will continue to be made to identify those <br />responsible. <br />ON-LINE The Director reported that on-line registration has been very successful, <br />REGISTRATION and the department will be eliminating evening on-site registration. <br />WATERSHED Davis reported that the City has a good relationship with the Ramsey <br />DISTRICT Washington Watershed District. The Watershed currently has a group of <br />volunteers that are looking for some projects to support the City's natural <br />resources. She also noted that the Watershed sponsored a neighborhood <br />get together for National Night Out. <br />The Director reported that the Watershed has provided a lot of assistance <br />to the City's Parks Department, and that was the case even prior to their <br />moving to Little Canada. He noted that LCRA funded the replanting of <br />areas around the Pioneer Park entrance on Centerville Road. The <br />Watershed put together a plan for this replanting. <br />Blesener felt that the plantings and drainage area between the Watershed <br />property and Norm's Tire Sales looked good. There was hope expressed <br />that the green roof would be more successful. <br />PARK It was suggested that as part of updating the Park Master Plan, that the <br />MASTER Commission look at whether or not there was a need for a play area in <br />PLAN the LaBore Road area in addition to trails through this area. Fahey noted <br />that as this area develops, there will be issues with the displacement of <br />wildlife. <br />6 <br />