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Parks Commission Meeting Minutes August 9, 1999 Page 5 I Hartman mentioned that in approaching the City Council regarding budget projections, the 2 Commission should keep in mind various long-term projects that are available for existing parks 3 as well as around City Hall and the adjoining area. 4 Koehntop inquired about the progress of Emerald Park. Hartman stated the Commission is 5 awaiting further studies from WSB. 6 Marks said that the City Council talked last week about constructing a performing arts center 7 after the success and expense of VillageFest was examined. Marks suggested several space 8 possibilities, and further mentioned an available open space by City Hall that would be attractive 9 for a water fountain and community gathering place. 10 Jindra stated that she was impressed with the design of the satellites for opening night of Water 11 Tower Park. The satellites had flush capabilities and a spigot to wash hands. Jindra would like 12 to have that type of satellite for the park on a permanent basis, but stated it is not wheelchair 13 accessible. 14 Wolff asked if a satellite with flush capabilities and a wheelchair -accessible satellite could both 5 be placed on the premises. Mr. Kost stated an additional concrete slab could be implemented to 16 accommodate two satellites. The Commission welcomed this idea. 17 Jindra clarified for Hartman that the satellites currently in place should continue to be properly 18 maintained until a second slab is installed and permanent satellites are in place. 19 Wagner reminded the Commission that since the plans for the park have changed and additional 20 cost will be incurred, the City Council would need to approve the new plan. 21 Koehntop inquired about placing landscaping in the open area to screen the satellite. Mr. Wong 22 said the intent was to provide plenty of open space for small gatherings, but some plantings could 23 be accomplished to provide a screen for the satellites and still retain the open space. 24 Roadfeldt asked if the satellites could face a different direction. Mr. Wong responded by stating 25 that the satellites have to face the current direction for servicing purposes. 26 Jindra stated she would mention the age restrictions for the playground equipment to groups that 27 utilize the park the most until public awareness is more acute. 28 Wolff stated that she would like the Commission to consider changing the color of the arches. 29 Mr. Kost said the arches were improperly painted and need to be redone. Wolff stated that the 10 original colors did not go with the Commission's plan. Jindra agreed that, as a group, new colors � .1 should be considered. 32 Koehntop suggested one of the colors be matched to the color of the fencing.