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City Council Meeting Minutes • January 26, 1999 Page 3 1 Ms. Wolff stated the site survey depicted contour lines,utility lines and existing trees in the 2 proposed site area, and the drawing depicted a possible configuration of the proposed play area, 3 including benches, sidewalks, ornamental fencing and a half basketball court. She added that 4 due to space constraints, two half courts are being considered rather than one full court. 5 6 Ms. Wolff stated the proposed play area presented in Mr. Kost's drawing is smaller than the 7 Parks Commission had envisioned, and the issue of size was discussed at the meeting. She 8 added Mr. Kost had indicated the area could be increased on 2 sides, and it was decided that the 9 Parks Commission's February meeting would be devoted to the discussion of such specifications 10 in preparation for a bid release. 11 \ 12 Ms. Wolff stated the Commission's playground equipment subcommittee, of which she is a 13 member, is also considering equipment for Silver Point Park to be included in the bid. She added 14 the subcommittee hopes to obtain a better price if all the equipment is ordered together. 15 16 Ms. Wolff stated the Commission discussed a time line for completion of the Water Tower play 17 area with Mr. Kost, and it was decided that playground equipment choices would be made in 18 early February and bids would be disseminated by mid April for commencement of construction aon May 1. She added this would accommodate a summertime park opening. 21 Ms. Wolff stated there had been some discussion at the meeting with regard to further public 22 input on the process, adding the Commission held an ice cream social last year to solicit resident 23 input, and that every Parks Commission meeting is open to the public. She added it was decided 24 further discussion with residents may be necessary when the overall Central Park plan is 25 discussed, but it was necessary to move forward with plans for the Water Tower play area. 26 27 Ms. Wolff stated Todd Hubmer, WSB,had updated the Commission on the water overflow basin 28 and presented a proposed landscape plan for the Commission's review and comments. 29 30 Thuesen congratulated the Parks Commission, and commended them for the dialogue at their 31 January meeting with regard to the size of the play area, stressing the importance of not accepting 32 information at face value. He stated he was initially disappointed at the prospect of a half 33 basketball court, but was interested to see the Commission's discussion on that subject, adding 34 that 2 half courts could turn out to be a positive aspect of the park. 35 36 Ms. Wolff stated the Commission had agreed that in the context of how the courts would be 37 used, and due to space constraints, 2 half courts are appropriate for the play area. 38 39 Thuesen commended the Commission for its discussion with regard to fencing elements and cost. Wolff stated as fencing is a necessity and can be very costly, it.will be important to 46 maintain the aesthetic quality of the play area while creating an area to which people will be 42 drawn.