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City Council Meeting Minutes May 11, 1999 • Page 3 1 2 VII. REPORTS. 3 Ranallo welcomed Parks Commission Chair Carol Jindra and invited her to address the Council. 4 Ms. Jindra stated the Parks Commission had met and agreed on an equipment vendor for the 5 Water Tower Park playground, and an order for equipment would be placed by Friday, May 14. 6 She added the contractor hopes to break ground by the end of the week if weather permits, which 7 means a July park opening is feasible. 8 9 Ms. Jindra stated that Silver Point Park construction is ahead of schedule and the Commission is 10 pleased with the progress. She added the playground equipment for that park would be ordered 11 and installed by the summer. 12 13 Ms. Jindra expressed the Parks Commission's consensus that the Salvation Army Camp would 14 be ideal park space for the City, adding this sentiment was echoed at the recent stakeholders 15 brainstorming session. She expressed concern that a recent Bulletin article misrepresented that 16 meeting and indicated the consensus was for housing development, which was not the case. 17 Ms. Jindra stated the Parks Commission strongly urges the Council to determine possible 41 partners and financial opportunities available to enable the City to purchase the property, as well 20 as considering a reciprocal use agreement with the property's new owners if it does not. 21 22 Ranallo asked whether Silver Point Park would be in use this summer. Ms. Jindra stated the play 23 equipment and trails would be usable but the fields will not be ready for use and will be blocked 24 off. She reiterated the Commission's pleasure with the park's progress. 25 26 Cavanaugh asked whether the Sports Boosters had approved the soccer field grade in Silver Point 27 Park. Ms.Jindra confirmed this, adding the grade on that field is typical of soccer fields. 28 29 Marks asked for an update with regard to resigning Commissioners. Ms. Jindra stated that 2 30 Commissioners are resigning, one due to other commitments and one due to a proposal of 31 marriage which causes her to leave the City. She added that 2 individuals have expressed 32 interest in these openings and she would like to arrange interviews with the Council. Ranallo 33 stated the positions must be posted in the bulletin to make it open to everyone, and interviews 34 would be conducted with the 2 individuals in contact with Ms. Jindra as well as any other 35 interested residents. 36 37 Ranallo thanked Ms. Jindra for her report, and requested that she convey the Council's 38 appreciation to the Commission of their hard work and efforts on behalf of the City. 39 A. Councilmembers.