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Commissioner Walker asked if the cost for someone to cut the tree, leaving the wood and stump <br />was $6,000. <br />Parks & Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood confirmed that was correct, for the two trees. <br />Commissioner Walker stated that he is not a big fan of the fable concept. He stated that he does <br />like the animal concept. He stated that personally if the cost were $6,000 to cut the trees, he would <br />be interested in further discussing the design option that met that same cost. <br />Parks & Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood commented that the trees need to be <br />addressed. He provided additional clarification. <br />Commissioner Barten stated that although it is a 40 percent increase, there would be a benefit in <br />the carving. <br />Chair Bennett noted that there would be some cost -savings from not having to haul those large <br />pieces of wood out of the park and not having the stump grinding. <br />Commissioner Barten stated that while he likes both concepts, he agrees with Commissioner <br />Walker that the fable concept may not be preferred by all in the community and would prefer the <br />option that is not so easily offensive. <br />Commissioner Leistico agreed that she would not want to see the typical bear or eagle. <br />Councilmember Musgrove asked how high the trees would be and whether some of the branches <br />would remain. <br />Parks & Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood replied that the artist was told to use as many <br />of the branches as possible, although those were not included in the concept. He stated that the <br />carver understands that the branching effect is desired. He confirmed that he had sufficient input <br />from the Commission on the concept. He noted that once the plans are refined, he would forward <br />for City Council consideration. <br />6. COMMISSION/STAFF INPUT <br />Parks & Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood stated that there are a lot of recreation <br />programs featured in the report and staff continues to work on more ideas. He highlighted some <br />of the new offerings and upcoming events. <br />Chair Bennett referenced the upcoming Happy Days events and stated that in the past the <br />Commission has staffed the City tent for a portion of time. He asked if there would be parks <br />related content and whether staffing by Commissioners is desired. <br />Parks & Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood confirmed that it would be helpful to have <br />some Commission members present to help answer questions if they are available. <br />Park and Recreation Commission/September 8, 2022 <br />Page 5 of 6 <br />