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Parks Commission Meeting Minutes August 9, 1999 Page 4 1 Mr. Kost mentioned that part of the problem is that the park is not complete and that additional 2 signage would be beneficial. Wagner inquired as to how the age restrictions could be enforced. 3 Jensen mentioned parental responsibility would be important in following requirements. 4 Hartman requested that Mr. Wong obtain a letter from Flannigan Sales verifying that the play 5 equipment was thoroughly evaluated for safety and that the playground was approved for usage. 6 Jindra stated that the Commission is sensitive to safety issues, but reiterated that the park is 7 designed for older children. She was informed by a patron to the park that the sign at the front 8 entrance regarding age requirements was not easily seen, and she suggested a sign at the other 9 entrance be implemented. 10 Roadfeldt suggested that an article be placed in the Bulletin about the park, which would raise 11 public awareness about age restrictions and the usage of the playground equipment. 12 Jensen left the meeting at 8:10 p.m. 13 Jindra agreed that educating the public through the local paper would be beneficial. She 14 suggested the article discuss the progress of the various parks, but specifically that Central Park 15 is geared towards younger children and Water Tower Park is designed for older children. 16 Roadfeldt suggested a sign listing some general rules for the entrances of the parks. Hartman 17 stated that specific signage had been suggested to him such as "No Dogs," "No Smoking," 18 "Please Use Bike Racks" and "No Parking Along 33`' Avenue." Jindra believes the police 19 should be approached about implementing speed limit signs. 20 Wolff asked about a crosswalk around the tennis courts. Mr. Kost reminded the Commission of 21 liability issues to the City surrounding crosswalks. Jindra stated the Commission wished to make 22 the parks as safe as possible. 23 Jindra asked Marks if the Commission should approach the City Council regarding a long-term 24 budget plan. Marks stated that the City Council had a budget meeting last week, but suggested 25 that the Commission coordinate a list of future plans and present such list to the City Council for 26 consideration into the budget. Marks assured the Commission that the City Council is supportive 27 of the Commission and suggested that Commissioners attend future budget hearings. 28 Jindra asked Hartman if the Public Works Department could ensure that the parks are properly 29 maintained. Hartman responded that park maintenance is contracted out. Jindra stated additional 30 budgeting for park maintenance would be an important issue to bring before the City Council. 31 Marks responded by stating that as the park infrastructure is changed, the maintenance budget 32 would need to be altered as well. Marks reminded the Commission that most of the budget 33 projections by the City Council are completed in June.