Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 03/14/2013

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Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated staff would remove the fencing and the bituminous would be hauled away. Any equipment that could be salvaged would be salvaged and the remainder would be scrapped. Commissioner Barr asked if putting a volleyball area in place of the tennis courts was considered. Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated a volleyball court may be better suited in a park with bathroom facilities. Chair Shryock asked if the existing fencing would remain when the tennis courts are removed to ensure safety on the construction site. Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated he has not considered the details of security that as of yet, however, public safety is always the first priority in project planning Motion by Commissioner Barr, seconded by Commissioner Olsen, to recommend to the City Council that the tennis courts at Titterud Park be removed and disposed of as may be appropriate. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Shryock, Commissioners Barr, Olsen, Bennett, Fyten, and Minke Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Chubb. 6. COMMISSION/STAFF INPUT 6.01: Commission/Staff Input Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated he had hoped to provide a report on skating rink usage but the usage numbers were not yet available due to a staff member's vacation. He stated the ice is skateable and is being used. Commissioner Barr thanked staff for their work on the skating rinks Commissioner Minke asked if there was any feedback on the capital improvement meeting held. Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated the meeting went very well and lasted approximately one and a half hours. It was found the best method was to provide a group of choices. He suggested a subcommittee be formed from the Commission to investigate options for Elmcrest Park's playground project. Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood led a discussion on a Subcommittee to Refine Components/Theme for Elmcrest Park's Playground. Commissioners Bennett and Olsen offered to serve on the subcommittee. Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated it might take a month or so to get to the point where the subcommittee would start their work. There was discussion about Park and Recreation Commission/February 14, 2013 Page 3 of 4