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Parks Commission Meeting Minutes March 10, 2003 Page 11 1 2 Chair Jindra referenced the Council meeting at Silver Point Park and reviewed Mr. Hubmer's 3 concerns regarding the position of shelter at Silver Point. She noted the cost of the project 4 stating that they are not getting what they paid for. She stated that City Council does not see 5 how frustrating the process has been noting that it is frustrating to work with people who are not 6 competent in their jobs. She expressed concerns and frustration with the firms hired by the City 7 adding that the Commission did ask the City not to use URS again. She stated that the school 8 and the residents are very unhappy that they still cannot use the park. She referenced the number 9 of date extensions stating that this is totally unacceptable. Public Works Director Hartman 10 clarified the process the City takes with contracts and acknowledged the Commissioners 11 frustrations. 12 13 Chair Jindra suggested that the City of St. Anthony review the quality of the consultants that are 14 being hired. She stated that they should improve the quality to match the cost. Mr. Zurbey 15 agreed stating that accountability of the consultant is also an issue. 16 17 Mr. Anderson asked what the Commission to clarify their expectations from his meetings and 18 discussions with the consultants. Commissioner Wagner explained that the Commission should 19 know what is included in the additional costs and what can they get out of it. Mr. Anderson 20 stated that he does not think they would get anything more than the $2800. Public Works Director Hartman agreed stating that the expectation is to come in at or under budget. He stated that they need a better explanation of the content of costs. 23 24 Chair Jindra asked him to call and get as much clarification as possible. She stated that the 25 Commission wants as much clarification as possible for the additional $15,000 for re -grading. 26 Mr. Anderson stated that they have already explained the content noting that if they can get it 27 done within the present budget that they should get it done. He stated that this would stop the 28 project and strongly suggested that they avoid halting the project. 29 30 V. REPORTS. 31 32 A. Community Services. 33 34 Diane Skrivseth provided the Commission with an update on the 2003 Community Services 35 Budget. She stated that there would probably be drastic changes in the Community Services 36 Department noting that they do not know the changes at this time. 37 38 B. School Board. 39 40 Denise Dunn was absent due to illness. 41 42 C. Sports Boosters. z