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Motion carried. Voting Yes: Vice Chair Sis; Commissioners Barten, Loss, Leistico, Olson, and <br />Walker. Voting No: None. Absent: Chair Bennett. <br />5.02: Consider Sculptural Carving of Two Dead Oaks at Sunfish Lake Park <br />Parks & Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood stated that at the September meeting there <br />was considerable discussion on this topic and the consensus was that there may be merit to <br />considering sculpting of the two large trees versus removal and disposal. He provided some <br />examples of carvings that the artist has done in order to provide the Commission with a better <br />understanding. <br />Vice Chair Sis thanked staff for the additional exhibits as it helped to provide the Commission <br />with a better understanding than the drawings. <br />Parks & Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood stated that staff would like to proceed with <br />issuing an RFP. <br />Vice Chair Sis commented that this would be a great use of these resources. <br />Commissioner Walker commented that he likes the new sketches much more than the original <br />sketches. He asked if this would be considered a capital improvement to the park. <br />Parks & Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood replied that it could be considered as such, <br />but it is a nominal cost and therefore while he may not call it a capital improvement, it would be <br />eligible for Park Trust Funds. He stated that $6,000 would be funded through the parks operational <br />budget, as that would be similar to the cost for removal of the trees, and the balance would come <br />from the Park Trust Fund. <br />Commissioner Olson asked the longevity of the sculptures. <br />Parks & Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood replied that the lifespan of the oak sculptures <br />could last a long time. <br />Vice Chair Sis asked if there would be opportunity with local civic groups, such as a garden <br />society. <br />Parks & Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood replied that while that could be an option, it <br />is always difficult to ask for money as each group typically has its own projects to work on. <br />Councilmember Musgrove asked for input on the color of the wood or stain. <br />Vice Chair Sis stated that he would be open to the suggestion of the artist. <br />Commissioner Leistico agreed that would seem to be part of the determination of the artist. <br />Park and Recreation Commission/October 13, 2022 <br />Page 4 of 5 <br />