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Parks Commission Meeting Minutes February 10, 2003 Page 6 1 from the Silver Park project and reviewed with the Commission. He suggested that the 2 Commission review the information before the next meeting. 3 4 Mr. Kost stated that the play equipment is not included on the list. He stated that the equipment 5 has been ordered but not installed. He noted that the benches have also been purchased but not 6 installed. 7 8 Public Works Director Hartman asked Mr. Kost when they would anticipate having hard 9 numbers available. Mr. Kost stated that the numbers would be available before the next Park 10 Commission meeting and would be included in their meeting packet. 11 12 Commissioner Gebhardt asked Mr. Zurbey if there was anything that could be cut from the 13 Boosters budget. Mr. Zurbey stated that Randy met with their group February 5, 2003. 14 15 Commissioner Gebhardt asked Mr. Zurbey for clarification of the request for funding process. 16 Mr. Zurbey reviewed the request process with the Commission stating that if funds are available 17 it is probably not a very significant amount. 18 19 Mr. Zurbey referenced a source for trees in New Brighton and asked if anything further had been 20 decided. Chair Jindra agreed that there could be other sources for greenery. 22 Vice Chair Koehntop expressed concerns and disagreed with cutting funds for trees and 23 shrubbery. He stated that too much has already been cut and they have a definite need for 24 greenery. 25 26 Chair Jindra suggested delaying further discussion until their next meeting. She asked Mr. Kost 27 to provide the Commission with a detailed outline of the maintenance for their review before the 28 next Commission meeting. Mr. Kost stated that they have developed several different types of 29 maintenance contracts and suggested reviewing sample copies at the next Commission meeting. 30 31 Mr. Zurbey stated that from a sports booster perspective they would like to make the youth more 32 responsible for field maintenance. He stated that they are spending a lot of money out there 33 adding that the youth should have some investment and ownership in the fields. 34 35 Commissioner Jenson asked Mr. Kost to clarify what the Commission could do to help the 36 process along or if there is anything expected from the Commission. Mr. Kost stated that they 37 do not expect anything from the Commission at this time. He explained that his presentation was 38 provided as a review and update with the expectation that it would set the items for discussion at 39 the next Commission meeting. 40 41 Commissioner Gebhardt stated that it would be very helpful if the Commission could get 4/ numbers and have an idea of the cost for various items before their next meeting. Mr. Kost reconfirmed that everything would be laid out for their review before the next Commission 44 meeting. 45 V. REPORTS.