Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Packet - January 25, 2007

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20 Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Commission Meeting Minutes December 21, 2006 Call to order 6:33 p.m. Roll Call: Arel, Kunz, Kroeger, Kunza, Palm, Aukee; Absent: Long Staff present: Lee, Dazenski, McIntyre 2. Approval of minutes from the November 16, 2006 meeting. Motion by Kunz, 2nd by Arel. Motion passed 6-0 3. Public Input - Citizens are encouraged to speak to the Park, Recreation and Forestry Commissioners on issues of concern. No citizens present 4. YMCA Update: McIntyre: new indoor playground installed, new fitness equipment available for resident use, new staff will be hired, waiting for ice rinks. Starting fundraising campaign which helps residents afford YMCA programs. Garage sale in February. 5. Unfinished Business: a.) Oakwood Park Proposal Phase I A topographical survey of where the soccer fields are proposed to be located was completed. This information has been sent out to several grading contractor to solicit quotes for grading activities associated with Phase I activities for Oakwood Park. Quotes for other Phase I items such as irrigation, fencing, and seeding will be submitted to the Commission on January 25`x' for review along with the grading quotes. If this project proceeds, construction of Phase I items is planned to commence first thing in the spring of 2007. Phase II Phase II is the creation of a playground area adjacent to the proposed soccer fields. Staff has developed plan that shows possible playground equipment choices that cover the age group the Parks and Recreation Commission requested - for ages 10 and under with swing set including 2 belts and 2 bucket seats. Staff presented playground at $44,900 including fiberfill and edging. (playground equipment $33,600 with age 2-5 and up to 12). Not including staff installation. July minutes indicated playground budget around $14,700, however the commission indicated an older age range. Commissioners can check out other options on-line www.garnetime.com. Request staff to ask for 2 options in the $15,000 and $25,000. Phase III Disc Golf — Information of New Brighton's disc golf use / demand will be presented at the meeting. Staff is still waiting on receiving a sketch of a possible / proposed course. New Brighton does not have a measured use of their disc golf, but did indicate it does get heavy use.