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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 6 <br />