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Page 2 of 3 Parks Commission Minutes February 21, 2024 3. Diamond Point Park Upgrades Denaway presented an update on the neighborhood park project for 2024 in Diamond Point Park. Proposed improvements include removing and replacing the old playground equipment and surfacing, minor asphalt and concrete removals, landscaping repairs, resurfacing the basketball court, and a suggestion from some members of the neighborhood to replace the sand volleyball court with a pickleball court. Denaway stated that the current Parks Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) allows for $200,000 to fund the project. Current cost estimates include $100,000 ‐ $150,000 for the playground replacement, $5,000 for benches, and unknown costs for the playground removal, asphalt court repair, and trail repair. Current cost estimates for the pickleball court’s construction would total roughly $56,000. Commissioner Rauschendorfer, a resident of the Diamond Point development, commented that a few people in the neighborhood have approached him regarding converting the volleyball court to a pickleball court. Commissioner Tennyson commented that a pickleball court would be more utilized than the current volleyball court. Anderson commented that the basketball court only has one hoop, meaning that the full court‐sized asphalt pad could be reduced, potentially reducing the cost of asphalt resurfacing. Commissioner Tennyson asked if a second hoop could be installed rather than reduce the playing surface. Without a formal motion, the Commissioners present agreed that adding a second basketball hoop, and converting the volleyball court into a pickleball court, would be a course of action heavily favored in the neighborhood. 4. Bernin Park Construction and MnDNR Grant Denaway presented an update on the planning for Bernin Park, as well as the construction happening with the Shores of Oneka Lake Development to the north. The development is beginning construction of its third phase, which includes the entirety of the planned trail along the western shore of the lake connecting to Bernin Park. The development team has been constructing the trail much faster than anticipated. Commissioner Rauschendorfer asked how the lake shore trail in Bernin Park itself will cross the ditch outlet on the north end of the property. Anderson responded that the trail will ideally swing to the west of the outlet and avoid too much disturbance. Denaway showed the draft construction plans with a disclaimer that Staff is already recommending changes, including a sidewalk connection from the park trail to the cul‐de‐sac, giving walk‐in users easier access. Current construction plans include an informational kiosk near the parking lot, a paved trail to the fishing pier, a paved trail along the southerly portion of the park, along with several other trails consisting of different types of surfacing. Staff has indicated that they are not in favor of the proposed paved trail to the wetland area, as it would incur significant tree removal without as significant of a destination. Staff is also recommending that the proposed boardwalk not be constructed as it incurs significant costs.