Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 08/10/2023

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not meet ADA rules. He stated that he is excited to see the feature added to the parks system. He stated that the whole park is different and will be used by other members of the community outside of the neighborhood. Chair Bennett stated that he drove through the neighborhood last weekend and noticed the sign identifying the future park location. He believed that the residents would be very excited about these amenities and supported getting started. He asked the timeline for buildout of the park. Park & Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood stated that he is finalizing the RFP and reviewed the timeline going forward. He anticipated that a few items may be backordered and may not be installed right away. He stated that timing would be dependent on the contractor bids received. He stated that staff brought this recommendation forward to get started with the zipline as the timeline for the rest of the equipment would most likely be a few months out after bid approval. Commissioner Olson commented that when the Commission toured the property, he liked the old growth forest that will be preserved. He commented that this will be a unique park and will serve as an amenity for those residents south of Highway 10. Councilmember Musgrove asked if there would be fencing or delineation between the zipline and area being constructed. Park & Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood replied that during construction the entire area may have a safety fence to prevent children from entering that area where construction is occurring. He noted that until construction begins, children would be free to play in that area. Motion by Commissioner Barten, seconded by Commissioner Sis, to recommend to City Council a not to exceed amount of $29,000 for the zip line for the neighborhood park in Riverstone South. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chair Bennett; Commissioners Barten, Sis, Arts, Leistico, Loss, and Olson. Voting No: None. Absent: None. 5.02: Consider Park and Recreation 2023 Outdoor Meeting Schedule Parks & Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood stated that for the past three decades the Commission has conducted its summer meetings at different parks to review the condition in order to make recommendations for improvements and to meet residents in the parks. He provided some suggestions for meeting locations. Chair Bennett commented that he enjoys holding the meetings in the park where they are able to see people using the parks and check out some of the projects that have been completed or discuss proposed projects. He agreed with the four locations proposed by staff. Commissioner Loss asked the timing for the replacement of the parking lot at Central Park. Park & Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood replied that is scheduled for late summer and would most likely be completed in September. Park and Recreation Commission/April 13, 2023 Page 3 of 6