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that is put into the consideration for whether a playground should be replaced, improved, or <br />removed. <br />Commissioner Walker commented that the data from the school would provide a more realistic <br />number than estimating children per household. <br />Chair Bennett agreed that perhaps there is more of a range for density and if that density falls <br />within a certain range, then the school information is requested. <br />Commissioner Walker stated that he would suggest using the age group of 12 and under rather <br />than the density estimate. <br />Councilmember Heineman commented that he agrees that additional information would be <br />helpful. He noted that perhaps density is made its own matrix with the school data and density <br />estimates in order to provide a more accurate projection. <br />Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated that he likes that concept. He <br />noted that he would suggest a preliminary screening that would trigger the school survey <br />information. He noted number seven related to accessibility versus trails. He stated that <br />sometimes density may be met but the survey is still completed as it does not appear the area is <br />heavily populated with children. <br />Chair Bennett stated that if a playground is going to be removed it would be helpful to have the <br />information related to housing density, trail connections, and school data. <br />Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood agreed that it will be helpful to have <br />the policy and data in order to support decisions of that nature. He commented that sometimes <br />there are not sufficient children in an area to warrant a $100,000 investment in a neighborhood <br />park. <br />Councilmember Heineman stated that if a playground is removed, would there be continued <br />discussion as to what would happen with the park. <br />Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood confirmed that would be part of the <br />discussion. <br />Chair Bennett stated that perhaps within the policy there should be some suggestions of what could <br />occur if a playground is removed. <br />Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood confirmed that he plans to add <br />additional detail to that section. He noted that there should be some flexibility as some parks <br />simply do not warrant improvements. <br />Commissioner Walker commented that there is a park on Variolite that appears to be used for <br />parking construction vehicles. <br />Park and Recreation Commission/July 8, 2021 <br />Page 3 of 6 <br />