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'1 I I I '1 I I I ! I I Mr. Osbourn explained that the community was willing to do their part to keep the costs down. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos stated that the horseshoe pits were originally planned to be neighborhood constructed. Commissioner Ostrum suggested 'washers horseshoes', which is a variation of horseshoes that is popular in Texas.: He explained that pipe is used in place of a stake, and washers are tossed into the pipe. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos explained that may be a good alternative for safety reasons. Commissioner 0strum added that the variation was Iow cost. Parks/Utilities Supervisor recommended one of each placed side by side. Mr. Osbourn stated he had no objection. Mr. Osbourn stated that the neighborhood was happy with the park. He explained that it is a focal point when they have guests. Mr. Osbourn explained that they host many large family events due to the park. Vice Chair Johns pointed out that the neighborhood came together in the development of the park. Commissioner Ostrum asked about the sundial proposed to be put in the park. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos ~explained that a giant sundial with roman numerals, could be set up to tell the time accurately. He e~plained that it would add aesthetic and educational value to the park. He explained that they could have educational points on the path about the sun, and it could serve as a theme for the park. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos explained that he would make necessary arrangements for the horseshoe and washer pits to be developed. The Park and Recreation Commission proceeded to review Case ~4. Case #4: 1997-2002 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (C.I.P.) Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos explained that he added cash flow projections for the Landfill Trust Fund to the CIP. He explained that this reflects the maximum amount of interest earnings based on the projected expenditures in the next five years, noting that some items could change. Parks/Utilities Superv/sor Boos explained that he made observations based on the areas of agreement and the issues the Finance Committee felt strongly about. He observed that everyone agreed landscaping needed, to be higher priority. He noted that maintenance costs were being controlled by using creative landscaping such as the trail head that was toured at the last meeting. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos explained that the majority of the improvements in the revised draf~ are directed to community parks. He added that the only park dedication is shown in t 998. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos submitted a draft form of the 1997-2002 CIZP Narrative for the Park and Recreation Cbmmission consideration. Commissioner Droegemueller expressed the RYAA's desire for a baseball complex at Alpine Park. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos recommended the RYAA submit their interest to the City Council in writing. Commissioner Ostrum stated that the grading and sodding should be started soon. Park and Recreation Commission/August 8, 1996 Page 5 of 8