Minutes - Public Works Committee - 07/16/2013

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5.05: Recommend Shelter and Restroom for Riverdale Park — 2013 Capital Improvement Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood reviewed the staff report and past consideration relating to a shelter and restroom for Riverdale Park. In addition, this project had been included in a Federal trail grant application to gain a higher score. He described the appearance of the shelter and presented the recommendation of staff and the Park and Recreation Commission to approve the 2013 Capital Improvement as presented within the budget detail. The cost would be $84,000 and be funded from the Park Trust Fund. Chairperson Backous asked if the shelter will be the same as constructed in Emerald Pond. Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated it will appear the same, noting it will be of block construction. The door will be equipped with a panic button to exit the building once locked and staff does inspect regularly to assure it is adequately maintained. Motion by Councilmember Riley, seconded by Councilmember Kuzma, to recommend that the City Council approve a not -to- exceed amount of $84,000 from the Park Trust Fund for Riverdale Park's shelter, restroom, and drinking fountain as presented within the 2013 Capital Improvement Plan. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Backous, Councilmembers Riley and Kuzma. Voting No: None. Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverdale stated a "mister" will be purchased with the drinking fountain for installation at Central Park as part of Riverdale's project. 6. COMMITTEE / STAFF INPUT 6.01: Discuss Request to Mow Portions of an Undeveloped Park — Shawn Acres Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood reviewed the staff report and described the impact from budget cuts, including reduction of areas to be mowed. He stated Shawn Acres gets little use; however, residents have asked the City to occasionally mow the front portion (near the street) of Shawn Acres Park. If approved, the funding source would be the Park Operating Budget. Staff recommends mowing on an as- needed basis. Chairperson Backous stated he has no objection to staffs recommendation. Councilmember Riley asked about the condition of the play slide. Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated a resident is currently mowing around the swing. He stated he feels compelled to remove the slide, which may be a hazard, but if that is done it will appear the City is taking away a service. It would cost $25,000 to $30,000 to replace this play apparatus but it cannot be justified at this park. He stated he will be addressing this situation with the Park & Recreation Commission. Public Works Committee / July 16, 2013 Page 7 of 9