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44 Parks Commission Meeting Minutes April 10, 2000 • Page 3 _ 1 Mr. Hubmer stated that,through the public hearing process and prior neighborhood meetings, he 2 has been made aware of residents' concerns regarding lighting at Silver Point Park. In this re- 3 spect., Mr. Hubmer stated that once the Commission has arrived at a lighting plan, a 4 neighborhood meeting would be held and the plan would be presented to the residents. Mr. 5 Hubmer elaborated that the height of the lights as well as the lighting schedule would be of 6 particular concern to the residents. 7 Jindra inquired about the intensity of the lights, and Mr. Hubmer responded that the intensity 8 would vary. A light-intensity study would be performed, he stated. Jindra asked if the lights 9 could be focused more directly on the fields to alleviate possible annoyances to the residents. 10 Mr. Hubmer responded that option could be considered, but potentially could increase the cost of 11 the total lighting system. 12 Jindra asked Mr. Hubmer for his opinion on the tentative date in May for the grand opening of 13 Silver Point Park. Mr. Hubmer stated that the park could be opened in May,but it would hinge 14 on the understanding that reseeding would most likely be done in the fall. Various discussion en- 15 sued amongst the Commissioners about the optimal date for the opening of the park in order to 16 allow the grass to take hold. •? An official grand opening date of June 1, 2000 was discussed, with the option of allowing younger children to utilize the fields after May 1. Jindra reminded the Commission that the next 19 meeting would be held on Monday, May 8, and details surrounding the grand opening would 20 need to be addressed. 21 Jindra thanked Mr. Hubmer and stated that the Commission is looking forward to discussing in 22 detail additional issues at the May 8, 2000 meeting. 23 VI. ' ' DISCUSS CENTRAUPARK REDEVELOPMENT. 24 Chair Jindra invited Bob Kost, BRW, Inc.,to address the Commission regarding the Central Park 25 redevelopment project. Mr. Kost presented the site survey of the Park to the Commission, and 26 stated that the survey is 95%complete and he is awaiting additional information for the 27 completion of the survey. 28 In short, Mr. Kost expressed disappointment that there is less ground that originally anticipated. 29 Initially, Mr. Kost stated that there was believed to be approximately 1,022 feet from the edge of 30 the trail, and in reality,the survey indicated there was 990 feet. 31 Chair Jindra introduced Mr. Gary Palm. the Athletic Director for the High School,who was in 32 attendance at the meeting. Mr. Kost presented.a sketch of the proposed redevelopment of Central 33 Park and reviewed the specifics of the drawing with the Commission and Mr.Palm. In �4 particular,Mr. Kost pointed out the location and sizes of the fields,potential grading that would 5 be needed, the possible sloping of the land for water runoff, and the potential for a variety of uses 36 for the fields.