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Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos said there are a couple of existing backstops in our grass <br />playfields. People are more inclined to use the area if there is one. He stated he anticipates that <br />if the first half is irrigated and not the back half, the back half will eventually need to be irrigated. <br /> <br />Mr. Aune confirmed that the landscape issues have to be agreed upon. <br /> <br />Commissioner Johns stated the trail connection is the right idea. She said that electric and water <br />should be stubbed in. She felt that the backstop should be installed and the trail should be paved <br />along the existing South lot line to Solstice. <br /> <br />Commissioner Olds questioned the difference in grade from the lot line to the ballfield. <br /> <br />Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos said a 2% grade on a playfield is fine, and anticipates the grading <br />will be satisfactory. <br /> <br />Chairperson Cook mentioned that the ponding area at the Northwest comer of the plat is low. <br /> <br />Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos noted it will be lower than the existing road. <br /> <br />Mr. Aune questioned what the Commission preferred would be done with the parcel outside the <br />playfield. <br /> <br />Chairperson Cook said that the land should only be taken if the city gets the benefit of some <br />improvement. It would be worthwhile to get park land that could be useable. <br /> <br />Mr. Aune suggested a half court basketball could be possible. He added that a backstop could <br />not be provided at the same time, however. <br /> <br />Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos indicated there would be some expense for this. <br /> <br />Commissioner Olds asked where the hydrant would be when the water is stubbed in. <br /> <br />Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos replied that it would be at the end of one of the driveways. <br /> <br />The Consensus of the Commission was that the developer and staff should take the direction of <br />the Commission and bring back a proposed park and trail related agreement. <br /> <br />Case #2: Recommend Playground for River's Bend Park <br /> <br />Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos stated that the playground vendors have their proposals in for the <br />playstructure replacement for River's Bend Park. This project is funded with depreciation <br />earnings. The playground does not currently meet Consumer Product Safety Commission <br />guidelines. The older parks are in the process of being refurbished, and new parks are being <br />added. The total project cost for this is $50,000. The Commission already approved advertising <br />the used equipment as surplus, with the proceeds being directed back to the park. On November <br />27, the Finance Committee will receive the numbers. <br /> <br />Park and Recreation Commission/November 15, 2001 <br /> Page 7 of 12 <br /> <br /> <br />