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Consensus was that the Commission would not support anything coming out of the trust fund <br />until the building is built. It was suggested to break up the playground from the building <br />structure. <br /> <br />Councilmember Backous suggested going to the next soccer board meeting for a collaborative <br />effort. He also invited the Commission and other Councilmembers go to the July or October <br />soccer tournament, to get a better sense of needs for the field. <br /> <br />Commissioner Bennett noted the Commission has been only able to do smaller projects and <br />questioned what needs to be done to push larger projects, such as this one. He asked if the <br />Northern Lights Soccer Club knows what is expected of them. <br /> <br />Consensus of the Commission was to meet with the Northern Lights Soccer Club. <br /> <br />The meeting recessed at 7:14 p.m. and reconvened at 7:23 p.m. <br /> <br />City Administrator Ulrich suggested they divide the project since $500,000 is a large amount to <br />approve all at once. <br /> <br />Parks Superintendent Riverblood suggested the Commission make a motion to accept proposals <br />for preparing specifications. He indicated that he and Councilmember Backous saw a park <br />building that would meet the needs of the proposed building, with modifications, and they could <br />look into buying those plans. <br /> <br />Councilmember Strommen asked about Park Legacy Fund grants for this project. <br /> <br />Councilmember Backous suggested having an educational kiosks to tap into Legacy Funds. <br /> <br />Motion by Commissioner Minke seconded by Commissioner Bennett, to ask staff to move <br />forward for options to get the building designs completed in a cost effective and timely manner. <br /> <br />Commissioner Olsen offered a friendly amendment to direct staff to move forward on the <br />building plans for Elmcrest Park after seeking Council approval and input from the Soccer <br />Association. <br /> <br />Chairperson Shryock stated since they are still developing a partnership with the Club, she <br />suggested they have control over the structural design and development. <br /> <br />Commissioner Minke asked Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood to put <br />together a project plan and note in what areas the Commission can assist. <br /> <br />Riverblood stated he would have the project plan for the July meeting. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Shryock, Commissioners Minke, Bennett, Chubb, <br />Fyten, and Olsen. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Barr. <br /> <br />Park and Recreation Commission/June 14, 2012 <br />Page 3 of 6 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />