Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Packet - March 27, 2008

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It was pointed out by Pete Szurek that adding aggregate to the trailway, especially in the area north / northeast of the ball field, may impact existing drainage patterns and that this should be looked at and perhaps culverts added. Motion by Kroeger, 2"d by bong to direct Staff to develop plans for Greenfield by defining pathway layout options. Plans should provide options with and without bridges. Include costs, Sherwood access, 8-10' wide pathway, also costs to refurbish existing bridge. Motion Passed 6-0. The intent is to do something this season. Other items such as lighting and trees could be reviewed and added later. Assignment for the Commission is to review their calendars with the intent of setting up a Clean Up Day for this park at the next meeting. b.) Volunteer Coach of the Year Award - and naming it after Patrick "Homer" Holmes: Verbiage was drafted for the award plaque. This was reviewed and revised by the Commission. Motion by Long, 2"d by Aukee to accept the verbiage for the Volunteer Coach of the Year Award as revised. 6. New Business: a.) Meeting with City Council — Annually the Cornrnission meets with the City Council to discus various issues. This meeting has tentatively been set for April 7, 2008. The Commission confirmed and agreed to this date. Commissioner Peterson will email out a list of accomplishments achieved last year (a recap of last year) to discuss with the Council. Commissioner Peterson will also start a list of new items to discuss with Council. b.) Bethlehem Baptist Church Donation Committee — The Committee will consist of Jim Ericson, Steve Dazenski, Council Member Haul, Dan Weldon, and one P&R Commissioner. Cindy Palm will be the primary member with John Kroeger as a secondary. c.) City Hall Playground Equipment Replacement Project— This has been budgeted for in 2008 ($38,000). The Commission would like this completed before 50`x' Anniversary celebration at MV Festival in the Park. Assignment for the Commission is to review the Game Time website at littp://www.gametime.com/ to start looking at what type of play equipment the Commission will recommend. Staff will determine what is the estimated costs are for the playground boarder, fiberfill, and any other non -equipment items. This amount can then be subtracted from total budgeted amount to determine the estimated budget for the play equipment.