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5. COMMISSION BUSINESS 5.01: Consider Rivers' Bend Park and Monument Replacement Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood provided an overview of the history of Rivers' Bend Park, notating the timing of the monument, fields, playground, and other features original installations. He discussed what a replacement shelter may look like, which may include a fire pit and pizza ovens. He briefly described the possible funding mechanisms, including the Capital Maintenance Fund for repairs, as well as the Capital Improvement Program for new improvements. Chair Bennett asked about the reservation system for the shelter. Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood noted there is an online reservation system that is user-friendly. He noted that online reservations are limited to the next four to six months so the system does not become overpopulated. The shelter at Rivers' Bend is not as highly used as others in the park system. Commissioner Shoemaker asked about the rental fee for Elmcrest Park. Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood responded it all depends on what is reserved, e.g., the pavilion, the meeting space; all of that information is online. He noted that he is not proposing anything on the scale of Elmcrest for Rivers' Bend. To replicate that building today would be approximately $1 million, and it would need a lift station as well. Something along the lines of a simple hexagonal shelter with a concrete floor may be more appropriate for Rivers' Bend. Commissioner Barnes inquired about lighting at the new shelter. Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated it is possible. He stated one option is to add a restroom to the park area, with a vault system. Chair Bennett asked about the funding of the project. Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood explained the Capital Maintenance Fund in contrast to the CIP. The Capital Maintenance Fund is available for things like roof replacements. In such a simple, straight -forward situation, a proposal can be brought forward, the Park and Rec Commission can approve it, and it can proceed to the consent agenda for the City Council. When it comes to new improvements or upgrading to a new and more modern shelter, or adding a restroom, however, those projects cross the line into Capital Improvement. In such cases, those items would then need to be entered into the CIP. He noted that the Park and Rec Commission will be discussing the CIP in October or November. CIP items would not be done right away, but rather would require a planning process and would include public input. Park and Recreation Commission/September 12, 2019 Page 2 of 6