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Parks Commission Meeting Minutes June 15, 1999 Page 2 1 Koehntop asked whether the drawing includes trees along 33rd Avenue, and whether these would 2 be planted for the grand opening. Jindra stated that Augie Wong had provided a diagram listing 3 all the trees to be planted. Hartman stated the trees will be planted as part of the contract. 4 5 Louiselle asked whether the type of trees to be planted along 33rd Avenue had been decided 6 upon. Koehntop stated it was not discussed but the Commission would need to make a decision. 7 Hartman stated the trees will be one of the last things completed. 8 9 Jindra stated Wagner had indicated at a recent meeting that the Kiwanis organization had funds 10 for possible use in the play area, and the Commission might want to consider accepting a 1 t donation for gliders which had not been budgeted. Louiselle agreed to review the glider 12 information received by the equipment subcommittee. Jindra agreed to contact Wagner. 13 14 Jindra stated that some of the fencing along 33rd Avenue will be wrought iron, and she noted a 15 beautiful wrought iron fence she had seen on Boom Island. She added this is already included in 16 the budget. Hartman stated he would request a depiction of the proposed fencing from BRW. 17 18 Jensen stated the plan includes amur maples along 33rd Avenue as well as shrubs and shrub 19 roses. Koehntop noted the maples are a hedge -like tree. Hallada stated they are attractive and 20 bushy, and turn red in the fall, but in her opinion would not be suitable along a boulevard. 21 Roadfeldt expressed concern that such a bush would obstruct the view of the park from the street. 22 23 Koehntop suggested a regular maple would be more appropriate, and would provide a canopy. 24 He added that lindens might be appropriate, which grow fast and are already along the tennis 25 courts. Hallada agreed that lindens would be a nice alternative. Koehntop and Hallada agreed to 26 meet before the Commission's next meeting to discuss alternatives and make recommendations 27 to the Commission. Hartman agreed to inform BRW that the Commission was reviewing 28 alternative landscape plans. Jindra requested that Hallada receive a copy of the site plan. 29 30 V. SILVER POINT PARK UPDATE 31 Jindra noted the Commission had toured the Silver Point Park site and construction is 32 progressing nicely with a few exceptions. 33 34 Jindra stated the ballfield backstops may be too low and additional posts or netting may be 35 necessary on one of the fields. Jensen confirmed both fields will require additional backstop. 36 37 Jindra stated the issue of bleacher safety should be discussed. Hartman stated a new set of 38 bleachers had been ordered at a total cost of $4,000, and an additional set would need to be 39 ordered. 40 41 Jindra stated the Commission had requested that BRW install additional grate bars where water 42 enters the park to provide safety, as there is currently too much space between the ground and the 43 grates. 44