Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 04/14/2022

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Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chair Bennett; Commissioners Olson, Batten, and Loss. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioners Sis and Walker. Abstain: Commissioners Leistico. 5. COMMISSION BUSINESS 5.01: Nominate Chair and Vice -Chairperson of the Park and Recreation Commission Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated that each year the Commission nominates a Chair and Vice Chair. He noted that Vice Chair Sis was unable to attend tonight but is willing and able to continue serving as Vice Chair if desired by the Commission. Motion by Commissioner Olson seconded by Commissioner Bar en to nominate Shane Bennett as Chair. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chair Bennett; Commissioners Olson, Barten, Leistico, and Loss. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioners Sis and Walker. Motion by Commissioner Batten seconded by Commissioner Loss to nominate Brandon Sis as Vice -Chairperson. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chair Bennett; Commissioners Batten, Loss, and Olson. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioners Sis and Walker. 5.02: Playground Renovations — Rabbit and Peltzer Parks Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood provided background information on the development of the playground replacement policy and plan as well as the previous discussion related to Rabbit and Pelzer parks. He stated that a detailed budget has been prepared for Rabbit Park. He stated that input received from residents related to Peltzer Park has been provided to the Commission and noted that additional input will most likely be provided by residents tonight as well. Chair Bennett invited members of the public to provide input. Ryan Strickland, 15000 Hematite Street, stated that his family has used Peltzer Park for many years and has enjoyed it. He stated that his family would like to see regular playground equipment (swings, slides, ladders, etc.). He stated that it would be nice to have a path to the main road without going into the cul-de-sac. He noted that his kids would like to see a gaga pit in the park. He commented that they home school their children, so they get a lot of use out of the park. Brian Nagel, 6940 148t" Lane, commented that he has three young children that use the park a lot and have seen it deteriorate. He stated that he is happy to see that they are looking to replace equipment and is also happy to see consideration of used equipment. He asked that they consider long-term plans and noted that more shade would be nice whether that is provided by a shade sail or trees. He recognized that costs savings would be gained by purchasing used playground equipment and hoped that additional options could be considered for improvement of the park. He Park and Recreation Commission/March 10, 2022 Page 2 of 6