Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 01/11/2018

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