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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. Motion 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. 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. The consensus of the Public Works Committee was to recommend that the City Council direct staff to mow the front portions of Shawn Acres Park on as -needed basis. Recommendation: Staff recommends ratifying the recommendation of the Public Works Committee. Council Action: Motion to ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee. Attachments Agenda