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Parks Commission Meeting Minutes May 10, 1999 Page 3 Jindra expressed concern regarding safety issues related to the drain grates near Water Tower Park. Hartman stated the 4 drains will have fencing around them and this is not a big issue. Jindra stated the rocks will be a draw for kids to play on them. Wagner arrived at 7:40 PM. Wolff asked whether flood water in the park will be an issue. Kosciolek noted the high elevation of the park area. Marks agreed, stating the park will not be flooded often in any case. Jensen noted the need for a high backstop on the 2nd baseball diamond in Silver Point Park. He added it should be higher than normal, and specified at least 30 feet to protect the play area from stray balls. Hartman agreed to look into that. Jindra asked whether the bleachers at the ballfields will be replaced. Hartman stated they will be replaced. Wolff asked whether a phone for calling the police will be available in these parks. Hartman stated there are phones in every park building, and attendants are trained to handle such situations. He added the City has never had a problem. Jindra noted the absence of Augie Wong, BRW, Inc., who was to address the Commission with regard to Water Tower Park progress to date. Hartman stated that Argoni Brothers are completing survey work this week and should be finished in the next few days. He added they will then start to bring in fill and commence grading if weather permits. Kosciolek asked whether further discussions had taken place with regard to the maple tree to be removed. Hartman stated the tree is not salvageable, and can not be transplanted, so it will have to be removed unless the architect can work around it. Jindra asked when work will commence on the basketball court. Hartman stated that will be one of the first things to be started as the elevation will need to be raised. Louiselle expressed concern with regard to usability issues, adding the park should be freed up as soon as possible. Jindra agreed, stating the Commission should consider how many parks could be unusable at one time. Hartman stated the Commission should discuss possible uses for the proposed pocket parks in the near future. Jindra stated the Commission should consider a temporary skateboarding area since Central Park will not be finished for some time. Hartman stated he has requested information from the Oval Center regarding skateboard parks' specifications and other details.