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<br />Parks Supervisor Riverblood advised that there was space available near ball fields five and six <br />that could be used as interim parking. He stated that he had spoken with the president of the <br />youth association and was advised that. the issue with further staggering was that it would get <br />dark. <br /> <br />Commissioner Barr commented that the only sport that might be flexible with further staggering <br />would be soccer as that is an in-house sport. She explained that the schedule for the other sports <br />was developed at the beginning ofthe season as many communities play each other. <br /> <br />Commissioner Shryock thought that staggering would at best gain an additional 15 minutes. She <br />thought that a circular, one-way drive would be required for safety and to aid with congestion. <br /> <br />Chairperson Johns confirmed that the parking issue at Central Park was a high priority and <br />questioned the priority of the playground equipment at Elmcrest Park. <br /> <br />Councilmember Dehen commented that as a parent, playground equipment is helpful, especially <br />when you have an older child playing sports and bring a younger child along. <br /> <br />Commissioner Barr stated that playground equipment is an amenity needed to gain tournaments, <br />which also benefit local businesses. <br /> <br />Commissioner Shryock questioned if $70,000 would be enough to cover the playground <br />equipment. <br /> <br />Parks Supervisor Riverblood explained that the playground equipment purchase in 1997 for <br />Central Park cost $50,000, without installation. <br /> <br />Public Works Director Olson commented that the playground equipment added to Titterrude <br />Park a few years prior was $50,000. <br /> <br />Commissioner Jeffery thought that volunteers might be a possibility with that project and <br />suggested contacting the Lions Club or Eagle Scouts. <br /> <br />Chairperson Johns commented that it is hard to manage volunteer labor for a project like that. <br /> <br />Commissioner Jeffery suggested using the volunteers for the landscaping rather than the <br />installation of the playground equipment. <br /> <br />Chairperson Johns questioned the priority of the restroom facility for River's Bend Park. <br /> <br />Parks Supervisor Riverblood commented that River's Bend Park has a higher usage during the <br />day than any other City park. He advised that soccer is also held at night, along with the <br />possibility of senior's tennis five days per week this summer. <br /> <br />Chairperson Johnsthought that item would be a high priority but would be after the parking at <br />Central Park and the playground equipment at Elmcrest Park. <br /> <br />Park and Recreation Commission/June 11, 2009 <br />Page 70f 10 <br />