Minutes - Parks and Recreation Commission - 11/14/2013

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Commissioner Bennett asked if there were concerns about the agreement and Mr. Riverblood stated the ARAA is well aware of the agreement and requirements. Chairperson Olsen stated she likes the location for the batting cages and room is left for other items in the park. Mr. Riverblood stated this location will provide for the desire versatility. Motion by Commissioner Bennett, seconded by Commissioner Mobry, to recommend City Council approval of ARAA's proposed batting cages at Alpine Park, contingent upon receiving a design drawing, a written agreement and staff's recommendation for installation at the park. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Olsen, Commissioners Bennett, Mobry, Barr, and Fyten No: None. Absent: Commissioners Chubb and Minke. 5.03: 2014 — 2018 Parks Five -Year Capital Improvement Plan Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood reviewed the purpose of this case is to recommend the 2014 -1028 Parks' Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) to City Council's Finance Committee or directly to Council. The document outlines a 5 -year plan similar to the previous 2013 -2017 plan, with the last year (2018) also functioning as a `place - holder' for park products with uncertain time -lines or unidentified funding such as grants and Park Dedication fees paid by developers. Additionally, projects (like the building and playground at Elmcrest Park) that were not completed in 2013, but begun, are shown for completion and payment this coming year. Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated the Parks 5 -year CIP will be adopted by Council as part of the larger CIP documents, usually corresponding to the General Fund budget in December. Mr. Riverblood provided an explanation on the CIP document and process with an excerpt from the anticipated larger City -wide all- category CIP, and includes an explanation on the CIP document and process. Because future years' of the CIP consist of many variables, staff recommends a discussion of the various values and details associated with each project within 2014; and a brief, summary mention of future years' projects for 2015 — 2018. All capital improvements require on -going maintenance costs (day -to -day labor, utilities or annual expenses); and therefore, staff and City Council will evaluate very carefully the real and total costs of each capital improvement for consideration within the context of the General Fund operations budget at the time projects are brought forward for development. Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood reviewed the projects. Elmcrest Park Entrance & Signage 2014 $50,000 Drinking Fountains /Misting Station 2014 $7,000 Community Building & Playground for Elmcrest Park 2014 $815,000 Trail Connections 2014 $300,000 Landscape Improvements for Parks 2014 $5,000 The Draw Water Quality Fountains 2014 $15,000 The Draw Gates 2014 $10,000 McKinley Trail Connection to Anoka 2014 $20,000 Park and Recreation Commission / November 14, 2013 Page 3 of 5