Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 07/12/2012

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