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For tonight's meeting, a flyer was sent out to 75 homes. If people can submit contact <br />information, then a group email list can be built, so there does not have to be a mailer ahead of <br />time, which can be a bit of a laborious, and costly process. <br />Multiple residents stated walking and/or biking trails would be very welcome. <br />Several unidentified residents stated that maintaining the neighborhood park would be important. <br />The fact that there are parks within a mile is nice, but that does not replace the importance of this <br />neighborhood park. <br />Several residents expressed support for staying committed to the park and not letting it go. <br />It was agreed that the community support expressed for the park improvements will help keep it <br />front of mind. <br />One unidentified resident asked about a timeline. <br />Chair Bennett responded that these things do not always follow the stated timeline. He stated it <br />could be in the plan in 2020, but it could be earlier or later. The RFP process can be lengthy. <br />Adding in volunteer elements can add more time. <br />Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood again encouraged the participants to <br />complete the comment cards so they can be on the email list for updates. <br />Chair Bennett thanked Mayor Pilon and Councilmembers Heinrich and Breyen for attending the <br />meeting. Chair Bennett also stated that his biggest takeaway from this meeting was the <br />residents' passion for the park. He then asked if a motion is in order. <br />Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated there is a good consensus <br />input. He proposed that staff organize the thoughts in bullet point fashion, identify what <br />collaborative efforts might exist, and map out a timeline that would deliver a project for early in <br />2020. He would also like to look at the National Night Out in August 2020, and that could <br />potentially serve as the ribbon -cutting. <br />6. COMMISSION/STAFF INPUT <br />There was no Commission/staff input. <br />7. ADJOURNMENT <br />Motion by Commissioner Sis, seconded by Commissioner Leistico, to adjourn the meeting. <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chair Bennett; Commissioners Sis, Leistico, Bayer, Barnes, Barten, <br />Shoemaker. Voting No: None. Absent: None. <br />Park and Recreation Commission/May 9, 2019 <br />Page 5 of 6 <br />