Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 02/08/2024

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elements. He estimated a cost of$300,000 and noted the value that those elements would provide to residents walking around this area. He noted a segment of the trail that is proposed to be crushed granite which would be used in the interim until the boardwalk is constructed in its place. Commissioner Sis asked the approximate distance around the WaterFront. Parks & Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood estimated that the loop would be about one mile. Commissioner Sis asked for more information on the wall proposed to the southwest. Parks & Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood stated that a low wall is proposed between the trail and slope into the water. He stated that the boulder wall would be one to two feet high composed of natural fieldstone. Councilmember Musgrove referenced the estimate of$300,000 for these elements and noted that the CIP includes $1,200,000 for improvements other than the building. She asked about the other improvements that would be proposed or whether this would be all that is proposed for phase one. Parks & Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood stated that placeholder has been within the CIP for many years and contemplated development of eitheriboth of this site and Municipal Plaza. He stated that ideally, he would like to see outdoor fireplaces in Municipal Plaza along with irrigation and other elements. He stated that Municipal Plaza and the WaterFront are both included within that CIP item. Councilmember Musgrove asked if those would be proposed to come forward this year as well. Parks & Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood replied that he would like to see that occur but noted that there are a lot of projects going on and recognized the time to develop those plans and specifications. He confirmed that is one of staff s priorities. Chair Bennett stated that the name of the new lake has been a topic of discussion on social media and asked if that has been considered, noting that internally that is referred to as a pond. Parks & Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood replied that if the City wants to name the pond that could be done. He believed that The Waterfront would be sufficient but commented that there could be a naming contest or something of that nature, but perhaps should not be referred to as a lake as it is a stormwater pond. Motion by Commissioner Bennett, seconded by Commissioner Sis,to recommend to City Council authorization of the preparation of Plans and Specifications for the trail and related elements for The Waterfront, and obtaining bids for the same. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chair Barten; Commissioners Bennett, Sis, Ealaine, Leistico, and Olson. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Arts. Park and Recreation Commission/January 11, 2024 Page 5 of 7