Minutes - Parks and Recreation Commission - 09/09/1999

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this acquisition would be storm water related, therefore it would be available for purchase, and although it is recreational property, it would also clearly have storm water purposes also. Boos stated in regard to the Critical Trail Linkage, the funding was uncertain at this point, which serves to remind that there are a number of projects in this area, which are not competing for C.I.P. monies, however, as yet, are simply unfunded. Park/Utilities Supervisor Boos stated there was some uncertainty regarding the Central Park Land Purchase during the year 2000, due to land use issues. He explained the proposal is to negotiate a contract for deed with the landowner, to secure this property for the expansion of Central Park, and begin the projects for park improvement in the future. Park/Utilities Supervisor Boos stated the next item for consideration was bleacher replacement. He explained they would withdraw monies from the depreciated funds which are set aside based upon the useful lifetime of a purchase, to fund new bleachers to meet the new state legislation regarding bleacher safety. Park/Utilities Supervisor Boos stated the River's Bend Park play equipment would be replaced with depreciating funds from the original project, which commenced in 1987-88. He stated this was an $180,000 improvement project, with a 30 to 50 year life span, and that over the course of 50 years, the same money would go back into the park, and it would pay for itself when the improvements are "worn out". He stated this proposal meets the plan of addressing a playground every year, in addition to upgrading park improvements. Motion by Commissioner Johns, seconded by Commissioner Asfahl, to direct staff to publish a public hearing notice to review the 2000-2004 Parks Capital Improvement Plan at the October 14, 1999 meeting of the Park and Recreation Commission. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Cook, Commissioners Johns, Asfahl, Droegemueller, and Ostrum. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioners LaMere and Rolfe. Park/Utilities Supervisor Boos stated he would place an advertisement to notify the public that the Park and Recreation Commission will be hosting a public hearing regarding the Capital Improvement Program, during their regular October meeting at the City Hall, and will welcome public comment. He stated he would also indicate that the draft C.I.P. plan would be available at the City Hall, or by facsimile upon request. Case#2: Recommend Park Dedication Cash Increase and Consider Modification to Recreation District Accounting Park/Utilities Supervisor Boos explained that during the Commission input portion of the August meeting, the subject of both park dedication rates, which are reviewed annually, and the utility of maintaining the proceeds by way of Recreation Districts were discussed. There seemed to be a strong consensus that rates should be increased and the Recreation Districts were generally a good tool in assuring that those who, in effect paid, would realize a tangible benefit in the area. Park and Recreation Commission/September 9, 1999 Page 4 of 14