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Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated that the Commission did not have that discussion but noted that staff is confident that the athletic association will be able to participate based on the success of their fundraising. He noted that the ballfield improvements would be timed towards the end of summer when the practice and activity has died down. Councilmember LeTourneau stated that he would have a tendency to hope that the City would not push this issue and instead allow the association to meet objectives of a higher priority, noting that this project would tend to fall under maintenance activity. Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated that the fundraising activity of the association has been very successful, and they have volunteered, noting that staff has not pushed. Mayor Strommen stated that she can vouch for the fish in Sunfish Lake and The Draw. Motion by Councilmember Johns, seconded by Councilmember Shryock, to approve the four park projects the case discusses, for development construction, at a not to exceed amount and funding source specified within the Capital Improvement Plan worksheets; and authorize staff to proceed with the project development for the aeration project(s) for Sunfish Lake and The Draw. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers Johns, Shryock, Kuzma, LeTourneau, and Riley. Voting No: None. 7.07: Update on Park Plans within The COR and Authorize Civil Engineering Services Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood reviewed the staff report and recommendation to approve of Bolton and Menk's proposal to perform civil engineering services, that will result in the preliminary grading and drainage plan for the two remaining park spaces in The COR, at a not to exceed amount of$30,080. Councilmember LeTourneau asked for thoughts on the timeline for the full project to be completed. Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated that the civil engineering will help to determine more accurate costs for the program elements, which will be important moving forward. He stated that the Parks System Plan will allow the different features to be prioritized. He stated that the Parks Capital Improvement Plan will be revamped to include the elements. He stated that perhaps developers will want to assist in some features near their properties. He stated that residents continue to comment on their desire for a splashpad and perhaps certain features can move forward faster than others. Councilmember Riley agreed that he hears comments for splashpads. He stated that there also needs to be a balance on the other parks in the City and not focus all the funds on The COR. City Council/April 24,2018 Page 8 of 11