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<br />Commissioner Barr advised that there is still more development in that park area. to occur and <br />this is only the first step in the construction process. She did not think it was appropriate to make <br />generalized comments about children of that demographic, especially when you are not familiar <br />with that type of activity and what occurs. <br /> <br />Civil Engineer Linton advised that he has driven by the skate park near his home in Char;nplin <br />and has noticed that early Saturday and Sunday mornings it is usually a mom, reading her book, <br />and a nine year old using the skate park equipment. He advised that there is a range of kids of all <br />ages that use the skate parks. <br /> <br />Commissioner Shryock believed that once there is structured activity in that area the neighbors <br />would be happy with the addition of the skate park, as there would be something for the kids in <br />that area to do and more people around. She thought that they were currently having issues with <br />kids misbehaving in that area because there is nothing else around there and not many people to <br />witness their activities. <br /> <br />Parks Supervisor Riverblood advised that the Hermansons had been concerned with wildlife <br />preservation, although there is not a lot of wildlife in that area so they had integrated an area for <br />wildlife into that park plan. He advised that the future Sunfish Lake Park is a shining example of <br />where the priorities of the neighbors arid residents have become part of the design for the park. <br />He thought that they should definitely integrate a picnic area into that park area. <br /> <br />COMMISSION/STAFF INPUT <br /> <br />Civil Engineer Linton advised that the perennials had been installed on Sunwood Drive today <br />and are now all the way from Coburn's to Ramsey Boulevard. He advised that the trees have <br />been in now for a couple weeks. <br /> <br />Parks Supervisor Riverblood presented a slide show on the restoration of the warming house at <br />Central Park. He advised that it had previously been pretty dim inside the structure and <br />explained that they had salvaged the windows that are now in the building from a house that was <br />being demolished in another part of the City. He explained that the new windows help to provide <br />an opportunity for parents to stay within the warming house and watch their children skate on the <br />ice. He advised that they had also put insulation into the building, which would help with future <br />energy costs. He advised that they had also put a residential fireplace into the building and <br />elevated it to provide a prime seating area. He advised that the elevation and mass of the <br />fireplace provides additional atmosphere to the warming house. He explained that the stone used <br />for the area surrounding the fireplace was actually excess material from the City Hall. <br /> <br />Chairperson Johns thought that the building turned out beautifully and that the windows make a <br />great difference. She thought it was a great meeting space. <br /> <br />Parks Supervisor Riverblood advised that there are a few more improvements to be made to the <br />warming house before it is completed. He advised that the building would be used for the <br />upcoming fall elections. <br /> <br />Park and Recreation Commission/June 12, 2008 <br />Page 9 of 11 <br />