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Parks Commission Meeting Minutes July 12, 1999 Page 2 1 Jensen asked what the rationale was behind the selection of shrub roses for that location. Jindra 2 stated the blooms will be inviting. Hallada stated the color of the roses will be nice. Wagner 3 stated the retaining wall is high and people might not sit on it. Louiselle stated the roses might 4 even keep children from jumping off the wall. Hallada disagreed, stating the bushes would not 5 deter jumping. 6 Jindra noted the lack of a hand -washing spigot at the restroom facility, adding this should be fine 7 as long as the area is continually maintained. She stated that restroom satellites have not been 8 installed in Emerald and Central Parks, as requested by the Commission and noted in the June 9 15, 1999 minutes on Page 5, line 7. 10 Jensen asked whether such action items could be summarized or noted in the minutes. Wagner 11 stated a motion would be more appropriate. The understanding of the Commission was that Mr. 12 Hartman would take care of the satellite installation, and a recommendation was not necessary. 13 Jindra noted that it would be necessary to clarify with Mr. Hartman whether the satellites would 14 be installed, or if a recommendation to the Council is required. 15 Jindra stated that Jay Kennedy, WSB, Inc., was present to discuss the City's pocket parks, and 16 recommended that item be discussed to allow Mr. Kennedy to depart. 17 V. DISCUSS POCKET PARKS. 18 Jindra welcomed Jay Kennedy and invited him to address the Commission. Mr. Kennedy stated 19 he would pass on the Commission's concerns with regard to Silver Point Park to Todd Hubmer, 20 WSB, Inc., for his review and action. 21 Mr. Kennedy noted, with regard to Silver Point Park, that the Commission is requesting an 22 additional post be placed on the backstop of one of the ballfields, and that the fence be 16 feet 23 high with a cantilever extension of 4-5 feet. Jindra stated the ballfields are unique in that a small 24 toddler play area is located immediately behind the backstop and presents safety concerns. 25 Mr. Kennedy noted that he is not convinced the park's safety grates are installed correctly. 26 Jindra stated the Commission recommends the drainage grates be lowered and a safety bar 27 included so children can not crawl into the space. 28 Hallada noted the lack of a fence around one grate. Mr. Kennedy agreed that was strange, and 29 agreed to look into it. 30 Jindra asked whether the Commission could assume the contractor is running behind since an 31 extension has been requested. Mr. Kennedy stated he is unsure why the contractor needs an 32 extension, adding it could be weather-related. He added it would be necessary for the Council to 33 grant an extension. Jindra stated the Commission would like to be kept informed about such 34 changes in the future.