Minutes - Parks and Recreation Commission - 05/09/1996

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In response to Chair Cook, Park/Utilities Supervisor Boos explained the Council tabled further consideration of Alpine Park to allow more time for research on the land valuation. Chair Cook expressed concern that there may not be enough funding to complete the anticipated projects and pointed out that no funding from the General Fund is being proposed. He commented that the potential exists for losing part of the landfill trust fund for park projects and it was the intention that this fund would be available for park improvements for a term of five years. Chair Cook requested staff propose $120,000 worth of improvements in the 1997-98 CIP with funding from the Landfill Trust Fund. Park/Utilities Supervisor Boos reviewed the remaining portion of the CIP. He advised the 5-year CIP must be completed for public review at the June meeting. Following that, he suggested it be forwarded to the Finance Committee in August with adoption anticipated in December of 1996. Chair Cook suggested a Community Center and swimming pool be included by the year 2002. The option of using General Fund dollars for park improvements was raised again. Park/Utilities Supervisor Boos explained one advantage of not using General Fund dollars is being able to tell the public that park improvements do not directly impact their tax dollars. It was noted that park maintenance costs (which will increase as parks age) will probably be funded from the Maintenance Fund, which is part of the General Fund. Park/Utilities Supervisor Boos commented on the need for resurfacing overlays of paths on a 15-year basis and tennis courts on a seven- to eight-year basis. Following a short discussion, consensus was reached that since the CIP is a "wish list" to include a Community Center with recreational facilities such as a swimming pool, skating rink, racquet ball court, mountain climbing, weight room, driving range, etc. Case #1: REVIEW FOX PARK - CONTINUED Discussion was held regarding the boardwalk and how to address resident's safety concerns. Chair Cook suggested a third railing be inserted between the two existing railings to avoid the situation where a toddler could fall through. Consensus was reached to install a toe kick and a third railing (between the two existing railings) to make the boardwalk more handicap accessible and avoid the potential of a child rolling off the boardwalk. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Chair Cook and seconded by Commissioner Johns to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chair Cook, Commissioners Johns, Asfahl, LaMere, Ostrum and Skinner. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Droegemueller. Park and Recreation Commission/May 9, 1996 Page 5 of 6