Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 09/12/1996

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Mr. Osbourn exp~ined that the community was willing to do their part to keep the costs down. Parks/Utilities Sul~ervisor Boos stated that the horseshoe pits were originally planned to be neighborhood constructed. Commissioner Os ,trum suggested 'washers horseshoes', which is a variation of horseshoes that is popular in Texas. I~e explained that pipe is used in place of a stake, and washers are tossed into the pipe. Parks/Utiliti.~s Supervisor Boos explained that may be a good alternative for safety reasons. Commissioner O~trum added that the variation was low 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 Osirum 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 exp[~ned that it would add aesthetic and educational value to the park. He explained that they could hav~ 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: 199~7-2002 CAPITAL IIVIPROVEMENT PROGRAM (C.I.P.) Parks/Utilities Supe~isor Boos explained that he added cash flow projections for the Landfill Trust Fund to the CIP. ~ explained that this reflects the maximum amount of interest earnings based on the projected expeflditures in the next five years, noting that some items could change. Parks/Utilities Supe~rvisor Boos explained that he made observations based on the areas of agreement and the issues tho~ Finance Committee felt strongly about. He observed that everyone agreed landscaping needed ~o 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 Supewisor Boos explained that the majority of the improvements in the revised draft are directed to co ,mrnunity parks. He added that the only park dedication is shown in 1998. Parks/Utilities SupeyVisor Boos submitted a draft form of the 1997-2002 CIP Narrative for the Park and Recreation Commission consideration. Commissioner Droqgemueller 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. Comrriissioner Ostrum stated that the grading and sodding should be started soon. Park and Recreation Commission/August 8, 1996 Page 5 of 8