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i <br /> i <br /> 5 . New Business <br /> Review Dedicated Parks Fund <br /> Mr. DeGardner reviewed the Dedicated Parks Fund. He summarized that Northpointe <br /> will begin construction in the spring of 2017 . He noted that the dedicated park funds <br /> from Saddle Club located south of Birch Park will be designated for future improvements <br /> r in Birch Park. <br /> Mr. DeGardner explained that funding sources for Parks are still very limited. The City <br /> Council also is deducting $ 50,000 each year for the payoff of an internal city loan for the <br />! 58 acres of land that the fire station was built on. They may recoup some of this revenue <br /> in the future but that is uncertain at this time. <br /> Review Upcoming Recreation Programs <br /> i <br /> Chair Lindy stated that the Board could review the included Upcoming Recreation <br /> Programs Update prepared by Recreation Supervisor Ali Lukin on their own time in the <br /> i; future. <br /> 6 . Prioritize Parks and Trails Projects , <br /> • Current Parks and Trails Map provided to Council for review. This map is <br /> currently being updated by City Staff. <br /> • Summary of Needed Park Improvements Discussed. Clark Gooder inquired of <br /> Park Supervisor Mike Hellman how he would prioritize the most needed park <br /> improvements. Mr. Hoffman replied that Arena Acres tennis courts need to be <br /> completely replaced or removed. He noted that all the playgrounds within the <br /> City are aging and they are successfully maintaining them to a safe condition. <br /> Repairs are currently being funded by the Parks Maintenance budget. He stated <br /> that 20 years is the average lifecycle of a playground and many of our parks are <br /> reaching this age. <br /> • Identified Potential Trail Projects. The Board discussed that our trail system is <br /> also aging and we need to review and prioritize some of these segments as well. <br /> Analysis and input on what trail segments need to be prioritized for risk and <br /> safety concerns is currently under review. This will be completed by City Staff <br /> and Engineers and cost presented to the Board in the near future. <br /> Park Board Minutes <br /> September 12, 2016 <br /> P a g e t <br />