Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 05/09/2002

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The following dates and locations were decided: July meeting will be at River's Bend; August meeting will be at Elmcrest Park; September meeting will be held at Cottonwood; and the October meeting will tentatively be held at the Fire Station. Case #10 Canter Addition Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos stated this is essentially an administrative subdivision, or lot split. A new lot is being created, and there is no park in the area. He suggested the Park Dedication and Trail Fees be satisfied by cash payment.. Motion by Commissioner LaMere, seconded by Cornm/ssioner Olds to recommend Park Dedication and Trail Fees be satisfied by cash payment. Motion carded. Voting Yes: Vice Chair Johns, Commissioners LaMere, Olds, Shryock, and Rolfe. Voting No: None. Absent: Chairperson Cook, Commissioner Ostrum. COMMISSION/STAFF INPUT · Note: Report on ElmcrestPark Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos noted this project is progressing well. The bids came in less than the estimate. He stated Staff installed a culvert and grading began one week late due to the snowstorm. The contractors are having some difficulty due to the wetness, but are still on schedule. He said the electrical specifications are done and the well company began work a week ago. He explained any dollar savings must be used for putting in an entrance to the park. · Note: Report on Master Trail Plan Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos noted no formal progress has been made. He stated a LCMR Proposal has been made, It was planned this issue would be presented at neighborhood meetings at this time. He said he is involved providing monies for voluntary land acquisitions. He said Staff is monitoring the legislative process for their level of interest. He noted additional meetings will be scheduled and commissioners will be requested to be as' present as possible. He said he wants to ensure the Staff and Commission are perceiving the needs correctly. He indicated external monies are important to this process. · Note: Report on River's Bend Park Improvements Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos reported the irrigation project is substantially in the ground. He said the City Council approved a conversion to provide irrigation for Solstice Park. · Note: Sunfish Business Park Dedication Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos stated this was a City project, and was an attachment to the March case. He said monies were received and entered in the Park Trust Fund. Park and Recreation Commission/April 11, 2002 Page 13 of 14