Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Packet - October 25, 2007

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Staff is looking for direction as to whether selected tree removal is desired by the Commission. If so, staff is also looking for direction as to what public notification or input is desired. As a minimum, Staff would recommend that properties within a set distance of the park be notified of the overall tree removal plan and its purpose. b.) Comprehensive Plan Update - Review Parks and Recreation component (chapter 5).The City is in the process of updating the City's Comprehensive Plan. A portion of this plan involves items related to parks and park facilities. Staff is looking for comments and suggestions for updating / revising these elements of the Comprehensive Plan c.) Other New Business? 8. Commissioner/Staff Reports: a) Oakwood Playground Equipment Replacement Project Update — The equipment has been delivered. The drainage system and concrete border apron has been installed. The equipment at Oakwood has been tentatively scheduled to be installed in late October / early November. b) Hillview Playground Equipment Replacement Project Update — The equipment has been installed. c) Policy/program for memorials within City Parks. The Commission has developed a written program establishing criteria and process for residents wishing to commemorate a memorial for former residents. The criteria for this program will be presented to the City Council on November 5, 2007. d) Lakeside Lions Park — A meeting date of Tuesday October 30, 2007 has been set to discuss Lakeside Lions Park items. Commissioner Kroeger is the City's representative for this park. Confirmation should be made that Commissioner Kroeger can attend this meeting. e) Park Sign Replacement Program Update — The Commission selected the style and colors for the park sign on August 23, 2007. Four signs have been ordered. These are for: Silver View, Random, Hillview, and Groveland parks. f) Bethlehem Baptist Church Donation Review Committee — Steve Dazenski has a call in to the church to establish a donation review process. Commissioner Palm and Kroeger along with Parks Supervisor Dazenski have been selected to serve on this committee by participating in future meetings. g) A letter thanking them for the most recent donations will need to be re -signed by Parks and Recreation Commissioners (needed to change the date on the letter and get all Commissioners to sign). Pathway around Silver View Pond — Address possible bicycle / pedestrian conflicts. As directed, City Staff will trim the vegetation to increase sight distances. Some minimal clearing has been completed. However, most of the clearing will occur latter this year (early winter). h) Any Other Reports? 9. Request for future agenda items/other business Possible Items for November 15th Agenda (NOTE: THIS DATE)