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Parks Commission Meeting Minutes February 10, 2003 Page 4 1 Commissioner Wagner asked if they would be provided with a plan that would include dates and 2 fertilization recommendations. Mr. Kost confirmed that a schedule with recommendations 3 would be provided. 4 5 Commissioner Jenson clarified that the responsibility for the park would be handed off to the 6 City by July 1, 2003. Mr. Kost confirmed stating that they would ensure everything is in the best 7 shape possible. He stated that there would probably be a few punchlist items adding that 8 fertilizing would not be considered a punchlist item. 9 10 Commissioner Gebhardt clarified her understanding of the park agreements and asked if they 11 have discussed ways to keep people out of the park during the sodding period. Mr. Kost 12 acknowledged their concerns stating that the park should remain closed until it is completed. He 13 suggested ongoing communication and education of the general public by providing a status of 14 the project that would include an education on how the park should be treated during this period. 15 He noted that the Pavilion would be finished and would open in the spring. He stated that they 16 cannot have organized sports until the rest of the park is completed. He explained that leasing 17 the Pavilion space could create an impact in the area and cause issues within the park if it is not 18 ready for use. He asked the Commission not to place the Pavilion into full use until the fields are 19 completed. 20 Public Works Director Hartman agreed stating that the public must be kept out of the park area 22 until it is completed. Mr. Kost suggested additional signage in addition to utilizing the 23 Community Newspaper and City Website. He stated that it would be very tempting for people to 24 try to use the fields before they are ready for use and urged the Commission to limit activity in 25 the park as much as possible. 26 27 Chair Jindra agreed that there is a need to educate the public. She suggested fencing around the 28 fields as an extra measure. She clarified with Mr. Kost that the recommended opening is for the 29 Spring 2004 and not to schedule organized sports for Fall 2003 season. Mr. Kost confirmed. 30 31 Mr. Zurbey suggested placement of the orange fencing along the field areas to prevent people 32 from walking in the area. 33 34 Commissioner Hallada asked who would be responsible for placement of the fence. Public 35 Works Director Hartman stated that it would be the City's responsibility. He stated that they had 36 decided not to open any portion of the park in order to eliminate any potential of people wanting 37 to go into areas of the park that are still under construction. 38 39 Chair Jindra asked if the contractor would continue to support repairs until everything is working 40 properly. Mr. Kost confirmed stating that approximately 90% of the project is in good working 41 condition. 41 Mr. Kost referenced the lighting stating that a separate contract would be done to reinstall some 44 of the salvaged lighting. He explained that it would cost approximately $10,000.00.