Minutes - Parks and Recreation Commission - 12/12/1991

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Mr. Boos suggested that the style of sign used at the entrance to River's Bend Park is very durable and appears that it will be around for a long time. He added that it may be advantageous to have some consistency with park signs and that he would like to see something a bit more impressive than the type of signs the Eagle Scouts have been building for the City. The Commission asked that Mr. Boos reinitiate contact with Federal Cartridge to see if they have a particular logo that could be used. Don Lokker left the meeting at 8:35 p.m. Case #4: Review 1991's Park Projects. ParksAJtilities Coordinator Mark Boos reviewed the park projects undertaken or completed by the City in 1991. These projects included installation of the fishing pier, developments in Rabbit Park, the hundreds of trees planted in various parks, the donations received and the additional maintenance activities assumed in 1991. The Commission discussed the City's staff level in comparison with other cities and expressed satisfaction with Ramseyts efforts. Mr. Boos stated that, in his opinion, all of the City Staff are effective and enthusiastic. Case #5: Review 1992's Capital Improvement Program. Mr. Boos provided the Commission with a synopsis of the City Council's Budget Committee proceedings and stated that the Budget Committee authorized C.I.P. expenditures from the Parks Improvement Trust Fund as opposed to the General Fund for 1992. The improvements approved from the Park and Recreation Commission's 1992 requests were bleachers for the baseball field and two new softball fields, and players benches for the new softball fields and blacktop surfacing for Central Park's parking area. He added that the Budget Committee stated that they were not necessarily opposed to a lighting or irrigation project at River's Bend Park or the plan to install multi-use athletic components within the hockey rinks at Central Park, but that they needed more information about the two separate projects and would consider funding them at such time the Commission brought a proposal to City Council. The consensus of the Commission was that they had always viewed the Parks Improvement Trust Fund as a savings account and expected that annual "normal" expenditures like bleachers would be funded from the General Fund. A lengthy discussion ensued regarding special assessments and funding. Case #6: Comment, Add to, or Prioritize Draft Goals Proposal. Mr. Boos reviewed the intent and status of the City Draft Goals for 1992. (See attachment A.) The bold text only, on attachment A, are the Commission comments in response to the individual goals. Subsequent to the Park and Recreation Commissions December meeting, the City Council assigned priorities and responsibilities for implementation. Case WI: Arbor Day Planning. The consensus of the Commission was to table this case and/or forward it to a newly formed Tree Board hopefully to meet in February. PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION / DECEMBER 12, 1991 Page 3 of 4