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-2- <br /> PARK LIGHTING CONT'D Commissioner Stevenson asked what type of lighting <br /> will be used at the Hillview hockey rink. Director <br /> Saarion stated that metal halite fixtures, which are <br /> very energy efficient, will be used and that photo- • <br /> electric lighting will be used for a security light. <br /> Commissioner Silvis inquired about the evergreen <br /> buffer which was proposed between the hockey rink and <br /> the residential homes along Hillview Park. Director <br /> Saarion stated that Forester Wriskey had ordered the <br /> trees and that they would be planted in the spring. <br /> HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBIL- <br /> ITY/USEABILITY Director Saarion gave the Commission background on <br /> the tour she made with Courage Center staff to City <br /> parks. The Commission was asked to develop a policy <br /> relating to handicapped accessiblity/useability of <br /> parks. Following a lengthly discussion of the <br /> possibilities, a motion was made by Chairperson <br /> Burmeister, seconded by Commissioner Long to <br /> establish a policy designating City Hall Park, <br /> Greenfield Park and Silver View Park as handicapped <br /> accessible/useable parks now and to add handicapped <br /> facilities at neighborhood parks when funds become <br /> available. It was further moved that these parks be <br /> designated as handicapped accessible on all <br /> maps, brochures, etc. The motion passed unanimously, <br /> 5 ayes, 0 nayes. <br /> PARK GATES Director Saarion reviewed the philosophy of parks • <br /> relating to gates. She stated that residents should <br /> have the feeling that they are welcome in the parks <br /> and that gates give the perception that they are not <br /> allowed. She further stated that maintaining the <br /> gates would be difficult, as volunteers can not be <br /> relied upon to open and shut gates consistantly, and <br /> that the gates would not be a priority for the police <br /> department as they may be out on calls. Electronic <br /> gates are very expensive. <br /> The Commission unanimously agreed that they are not <br /> interested in installing gates in any of the city <br /> parks. <br /> PARK SIGNS Slides of various park signs were shown by Director <br /> Saarion followed by a brief discussion on types and <br /> uniformity of signs. It was suggested that staff <br /> check into the possibility of putting the City logo <br /> on each of the signs. A motion was made by <br /> Commissioner Stevenson and seconded by Commissioner <br /> Silvis to order one "Rules and Regulations" sign for <br /> every park that does not currently have one. The <br /> motion passed unanimously, 5 ayes, 0 nayes. <br /> • <br />