Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 10/14/1999

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$20,000 budget would probably not provide for all of the grading needs, and a few thousand dollars would be necessary for the survey work. Commissioner Johns inquired when this investment would take place. Park/Utilities Supervisor Boos stated he believed this would not occur until the year 2000. He explained that the City Council members Here relatively new, and in the process of learning about the C.I.P. program, as well as balancing the other City projects. He noted in light of this, it would be good to have the City Council review a five-year C.I.P. plan, with hopes that they would adopt the 2000 plan, to allow the proposed projects to be organized during the wintertime. Chair Cook inquired if the City Council might approve the entire C.I.P. plan, however, only commit to the year 2000 plan. Park/Utilities Supervisor Boos stated this was correct. He pointed out, with the exception of the prior year, the Council had adopted the Park and Recreation Commission's five-year C.I.P., and then specifically identified the funding source for the first year. He explained that as each project comes forward, they would provide the background information, justify the project, present the proposed budget, receive approval, obtain bids and commence the work for that year only. Park/Utilities Supervisor Boos provided a review of the year 2000 C.I.P. plan. He stated the first item for consideration was Solstice Park, and the major project proposed for this park would be the irrigation. He stated additional projects were a horseshoe/washer pit, volleyball court, and access signage. He noted landscaping was very necessary in this park, due to the sandy consistency of the soil. He stated it was hoped that this park would be expanded to the east, when the land adjacent to Highway 47 is developed, and this area would probably be utilized for a ball field. Park/Utilities Supervisor Boos stated that irrigation of the park was an expensive consideration. He commented that the irrigation cost for Emerald Pond Park had been approximately $28,000, and'-that $30,000 to $40,000 could be necessary for Solstice Park. He stated the Commission had recommended this project proceed prior to the previously proposed irrigation of River's Bend Park, based upon their observation that the turf was in very poor condition. Park/Utilities Supervisor Boos stated the next item for consideration was the acquisition of property located to the west of Sunfish Lake Shoreside Park, which would be funded by the Water Management Fund Bond. He noted this property contained an abandoned building that is owned by Waste Management. Park/Utilities Supervisor Boos stated staff was currently working with consultants and others, in attempting to obtain a storm water utility for this property. He explained this proposal would be funded similarly to the street lighting fee, paid by all residents, wherein it was presumed that all residents in the City drive, and therefore, all residents benefit from street lighting, and the cost for the ~treet lights is divided among the residents. He explained that the cost of the five-year plan fbr all storm water projects, including interest, would be added, and this fee would go into the Water Manhgernent Bond Fund. He stated as projects are completed, the fund pays for them. He noted this acquisition would be Park and Recreation Commission/September 9, 1999 Page 3 of 14