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Parks Commission Meeting Minutes September 11, 2000 Page 3 1 Jindra noted to Mr. Kost that the VillageFest celebration is typically held on the blacktop parking 2 lot, and spills over into the green area of Central Park. She inquired if Central Park would be 3 available at all for VillageFest next year. Mr. Kost noted that Central Park would be closed dur- 4 ing that time, but it could be possible for the project to work around a celebration in the parking 5 lot. It might be a necessity to relocate the VillageFest celebration for the year 2001, but that is - 6 sue would be revisited as the Park's plans are finalized. 7 Discussion ensued about the grading that is planned for the Park and the drainage issues once the 8 grading is completed. Mr. Kost felt confident that the grading plan he has in mind will be less 9 expensive than hauling away the extra dirt, and will in actuality benefit the portions of the Park 10 that are not currently draining well. 11 Mr. Hartman distributed to the Commissioners the most recent list of construction costs which 12 was dated July 12, 2000. However, the aggressive skate park cost was still listed on those fig - 13 ures, and Mr. Hartman asked Augie Wong to revise the list of July 12 to delete the skate park and 14 any associated lighting. Mr. Wong stated that he would revise the list to accurately reflect all 15 costs. 6 Mr. Kost reviewed for the Commission possibilities for surfacing of the playground area. Mr. 17 Kost suggested that a lighter surface, such as brown, tan or yellow is used because of the heat 18 that is generated by a darker surface. Additionally, he suggested that more trees be planted in 19 that area to assist in alleviating the heat that could be absorbed by the play surface. 20 Gebhardt said that she would consider eliminating the play area of the Park because of the 21 significant cost of the equipment. Brian Thuesen noted that the area would be used and the 22 question would have to be asked if the play equipment would be an important feature of the Park, 23 particularly for use in conjunction with the wading pool. 24 Gebhardt stated that she felt the pool area and shelter needed to be re -done, but she was unsure 25 about the play area. Mr. Kost pointed out that the play area has been in the plans for several 26 years and it would be advisable to contact the neighbors in the area of the play equipment and 27 find out their feelings before considering eliminating any play areas. 28 Jindra noted that she has heard from many residents that they are excited about the play areas. 29 Hartman stated that he remembered the Commission had planned on presenting the entire plan all 30 at once, and if phasing needed to be implemented, then the Commission could have a back up 31 plan in that respect. Mr. Kost noted that at that time, the Commission would need to come to an 32 agreement about a backup plan. 33 Mr. Kost suggested to the Commission to ask the Council what the limit is for the Park budget, 34 and then, if need be, to return and come up with a different phasing plan.