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Mr. Riverblood presented an overview of the 5-year CIP. He suggested only reviewing in detail <br />the projects listed in the year 2018, which is a long list. He noted that residents often are not <br />aware the City has an amphitheater, and the proposed signage and monument will help with that. <br />Mr. Riverblood highlighted another project that has been on the list for more than eight years: an <br />observation boardwalk for the lake. This could also be a proposed canoe and kayak station that <br />is proposed for the year 2020. <br />Mr. Riverblood highlighted the Priority Trails project, noting several proposed expansions. He <br />discussed the possible Greenway enhancements. He noted the apartments being planned for in <br />Municipal Plaza, so it may become a priority to improve landscaping in that area. The City <br />Council may also consider water -centric (splash pad) park improvements. <br />Mr. Riverblood noted that all of these improvements will come back before the Park and Rec <br />Commission with much more detail, once they are approved. All that is before the Commission <br />tonight is the work plan, rather than the detailed timelines. He noted that it takes about five years <br />after trees are planted before they begin to do much, as has been the case in the amphitheater. <br />Mr. Riverblood moved on to discuss stormwater upgrades. The funding would be from the <br />stormwater utility fund. <br />Mr. Riverblood highlighted replacing fencing and dugouts for ballfields 5 and 6 in the NE part of <br />Central Park, as well as adding dugouts for the ballfield in the NW part of the park. This would <br />ultimately look similar to the project just concluding at Alpine Park. <br />Mr. Riverblood discussed upgrades to the dog park. Dog owners have been asking for a shelter <br />for quite some time. Trees were planted a few years ago, but there has been significant difficulty <br />in growing the trees due to traffic and compaction in that area. The proposal includes a <br />hexagonal shelter with some wind shields on a couple sides, in addition to a push -on -demand <br />infrared heater. The proposed worksheet includes a grant opportunity as well as a donation from <br />the Off -Leash Patrons. <br />Mr. Riverblood outlined the necessary improvements at Sunfish Lake parking lot. Phase one of <br />this parking lot was completed in 2009. At that time, the popularity of the canoe and kayak <br />system was not understood, but this additional parking area is warranted today. The new <br />pavement areas would be porous pavement, providing infiltration for that stormwater that would <br />permeate the blacktop and flow into the sandy soil below. It would also be a demonstration <br />project on infiltration of stormwater. <br />Commission Sis asked about a grant opportunity for the demonstration project. <br />Mr. Riverblood responded that staff thought the same thing, but was unable to find any leads on <br />grant monies. <br />Park and Recreation Commission/November 9, 2017 <br />Page 8 of 12 <br />