Minutes - Parks and Recreation Commission - 09/12/2019

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Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood responded something needs to be done soon, or structural problems may begin to happen. Chair Bennett asked about the BBQ pits on site. Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood responded there is one grill, and there is one water fountain with misting station. Chair Bennett suggested the roof clearly needs to be fixed, and further discussion needs to happen as to whether the shelter is salvageable. The south shelter, with some other amenities around it, may be a priority. It could be a draw for that second shelter. Commissioner Shoemaker commented that many cities have a large gazebo at a City park which is suitable for weddings. She asked whether that is of interest on the south side of the park. Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood responded that events on the scale of weddings may be better suited for some of the downtown parks in planning right now. Bend has limited parking in the south half. Sanitary services would definitely be needed as well. That sort of thing might be better programmed downtown, and it would be associated with a significant playground, a splash pad, and other new amenities it, as it is more outdoorsy. Chair Bennett stated there may be some potential for that at The Draw and possibly Elmcrest. With the extension of the greenway corridor and the splash pad, that opens up more formalized possibilities for events like weddings. That would be a great amenity to have. Commissioner Shoemaker explained she is a wedding photographer, and a lot of people are opting for very small wedding in small locations. A lot of those park locations in other Cities limit the amount of people who can attend, to address limited parking and other concerns. Chair Bennett . If there were to be significant upgrades to the south shelter, that may become a possibility. The one shelter looks like it is falling down. But a shelter that is more aesthetically pleasing with a fireplace, that could be a beautiful backdrop for a small wedding ceremony. Commissioner Barnes asked about the area flooding and how that may affect a new structure. Chair Bennett stated he does not see anything beyond a concrete pad and a roof for the shelter, so that flooding would not negatively affect the integrity of the structure. Commissioner Bayer asked about ADA compliance. Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood responded this ADA compliant now. Park and Recreation Commission/September 12, 2019 Page 4 of 6