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<br />Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated that he has received comments, <br />so some people have been using the new portion. He stated that perhaps signage could be added. <br />He stated that the two halves were meant to be separated in order to provide two areas for people <br />to self-select for use. He stated that there are three new escape gates near the parking area, but a <br />double gate was not installed on the east side. <br /> <br />Commissioner Loss stated that perhaps a welcome sign could be put on the gate between the areas <br />to explain it is open for use. He referenced the swings at Elmcrest and noted that there are only <br />baby swings available and asked if there would be an option to add regular swings. <br /> <br />Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated that in 2014 the Commission <br />looked at a number of different designs and selected that design. He stated that regular swings <br />could be placed in the tot swings, but due to regulations they cannot be mixed. He doubted that <br />there would be space to add a second swing area because of the spacing needed for that type of <br />use. <br /> <br />Commissioner Loss stated that he has noticed that there are not dedicated areas for basketball <br />outside of the school playgrounds. He stated that he noticed that the only basketball hoops <br />available in City parks are within the parking area and dilapidated. <br /> <br />Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated that the parking area is only <br />used during peak tournament times, otherwise the hoops are available for use. He stated that the <br />courts available at PACT Charter School are open for public use. He advised of other basketball <br />court locations in the city. <br /> <br />Commissioner Sis asked if the aeration of Sunfish Lake is still included on the CIP. <br /> <br />Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood confirmed that is included on the CIP <br />for this year and noted that he is attempting to schedule the work. <br /> <br />Commissioner Walker referenced he previously sent to staff related to the cost the City pays for <br />application of chemical spraying. <br /> <br />Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated that he can provide that <br />information to Commissioner Walker. He estimated the cost to be between $15,000 to $20,000 <br />for broad leaf spraying and fertilization. <br /> <br />7. ADJOURNMENT <br /> <br />Motion by Commissioner Barten, seconded by Commissioner Sis, to adjourn the meeting. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chair Bennett; Commissioners Barten, Sis, Leistico, Loss, Olson, <br />and Walker. Voting No: None. Absent: None. <br /> <br /> <br />The Park and Recreation Commission meeting adjourned at 7:28 p.m. <br />Park and Recreation Commission/June 10, 2021 <br />Page 5 of 6 <br /> <br /> <br />