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

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Commissioner Walker stated that if the City were to build a swimming pool and if that were to break even or even lose some money, he would see that differently. He stated that he supports spending the money to make the park an asset but is concerned about the business component. Chair Bennett commented that he looks forward to seeing more on this as it continues to move forward. 5.03: Consider Park and Recreation 2022 Outdoor Meeting Schedule Parks&Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated that each April,the Commission identifies its outdoor meeting schedule for the upcoming season. He explained that the outdoor meetings provide additional accessibility for members of the community to attend a meeting and provide input and also provides an opportunity for the Commission to review potential park projects or completed parks. He reviewed a proposed meeting schedule for the upcoming season. He welcomed ideas for the May and June meetings noting that the Lake Itasca boardwalk should be completed in the next few weeks and therefore that could be a good location for one of those months. Chair Bennett stated that he supports the locations proposed by staff. He noted that perhaps they could visit Alpine and/or Solstice parks to evaluate the potential improvements as those are next on the list for playground replacement. Commissioner Loss stated that he was also going to suggest Alpine Park. Commissioner Leistico agreed that the Commission should include a location on the upcoming playground replacement list. Commissioner Sis stated that he would suggest Elmcrest in the beginning of the season because of the use by soccer. He noted that Alpine would also be good because of its use for baseball. He noted that the increased use of the park during those times would create opportunities for engagement. Parks &Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood commented that the Commission met at Elmcrest each of the last few years and it was difficult to conduct the meeting because of the noise. He suggested visiting Alpine Park for June and Solstice Park in May. The Commission agreed. Consensus of the Commission was to approve the proposed list of meeting locations for the outdoor meetings, adding Alpine Park and June and Solstice Park in May. 6. COMMISSION/STAFF INPUT 6.01: Commission/Staff Input Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated that flyers for the upcoming events were included in the Commission packet and provided a brief overview. He also provided Park and Recreation Commission/April 14, 2022 Page 4 of 5