Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 01/10/2013

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Chairperson Shryock thanked the leader, Michelle, for coming to do a presentation and remembering to include both cities. 5.02: 2013 — 2017 FIVE -YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood presented that the purpose is to present to City Council a Five Year Public Improvement Plan. He reviewed that they focused on 2013, the first year, although the plan is for five years of Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) to correlate what the improvements are. It will go to Council in December or to the Finance Committee. He explained that it is a planning document but does not authorize funding. He explained that each project comes back and the funding source, timing and maintenance are reviewed individually. He explained that many of the 2013 CIP items were in the 2012 plan. He reviewed the funding sources. He gave a presentation of the projects. Chairperson Shryock commented that the 2013 CIP items appear to be on track with what they have been discussing as a Commission and with Council. She commented on key projects that will be welcome changes, which are the Elmcrest Park Building, The Draw enhancements, redevelopment of Central Park, and the trail connection from Alpine to Central Park. Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood commented that this is a draft for them to review. He noted that the North Commons Park playground equipment was omitted from the plan. He explained that the bid openings have occurred for the lots which is how the playground will be paid for. He explained that the project has not been approved by Council at this point. He explained that approval is anticipated on Tuesday. He commented that they may work on two playground projects together for the cost savings. Chairperson Shryock confirmed that the North Commons Park playground equipment would be added to the 2013 CIP for $40,000. Motion by Commissioner Olsen, seconded by Commissioner Fyten to recommend the 2013 CIP with the addition of the North Commons Playground for the amount of $40,000. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Shryock, Commissioners Olsen, Fyten, and Bennett. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioners Barr, Chubb and Minke. Chairperson Shryock commented that it will be an exciting year with a lot of helpful projects. 6. COMMISSION /STAFF INPUT 6.01: Discuss need for December regular Commission meeting. Park and Recreation Commission/November 8, 2012 Page 3 of 4