Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 08/08/2013

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Ms. Beaton stated that has been discussed. Jill Johns, 6043 174th Avenue NW, asked if there is a grant available. Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated there is and the cap is $5,000. Chairperson Olsen thanked Ms. Beaton for her work on this. Commissioner Mobry asked if Green Valley may donate some of the plantings. Ms. Beaton stated Green Valley may be open to that as they have been very good to work with. They have offered 20% discount on all plants purchased for this project. The consensus of the Commission was to further explore this project. Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated the plan can be looked at more closely with possible revisions to the types and locations of some of the plants. Ms. Beaton stated possibly with the planting plan the stumps could remain. Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated some top soil could be brought in to cover the stumps. Commissioner Bennett suggested a meeting be held before the next Commission meeting at the Park to look at the suggestions with Ms. Beaton. 6. COMMISSION/STAFF INPUT Commissioner Chubb noted at Fox Park, some of the boards along the walkway are loose and need to be secured. 6:01: ARAA's Proposal to Contribute Batting Cages for Alpine Park Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood reviewed he met with ARAA yesterday and they are proposing to contribute 2 or 4 batting cages at Alpine Park. Staff will be working with ARAA to determine specifications. They may need a little money to close the gap. The location of the batting cages will need to be determined. 6:02: Status of 2013 Parks Capital Improvements Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood reviewed last month they had met at Elmcrest Park to look at the proposed plan for improvements to that park. The City Council met in Work Session and good input was received from the Council on the Parks Capital Improvement Plan. Park and Recreation Commission June 13, 2013 Page 3 of 4