Minutes - Parks and Recreation Commission - 04/11/2024

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He stated that the developer had proposed their own pickleball courts in addition to these courts, but was unsure if both sets of courts would ultimately be constructed. He also explained the difference in the courts being constructed through this type of development project compared to a standalone pickleball court project completed solely by the City. Commissioner Sis commented that he would like to see additional options. Parks & Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood stated that he can bring back additional information to the next meeting if that is desired. Motion by Commissioner Sis, seconded by Commissioner Ealain, to table this item to the May 9, 2024 meeting with direction for staff to prepare additional exhibits for review. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chair Barten; Commissioners Bennett, Ealain, , Arts, Leistico, and Sis. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Olson. 5.03: Recommend a $350,000 Budget and Playground Installation for The Hollow Parks & Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood stated that this project for about two years and has approved a concept. He stated that an RFP was issued for the playground component and reviewed the previously discussed concept for the park and playground components. He stated that he updated the preliminary budget from $350,000 to$370,140. He stated that the development paid $350,000 into the Park Trust Fund for this project. He commented that this will be a unique park for the community, noting that there are already a lot of new residents living in the development and there has been interest from the Bowers Drive residents as well. He stated that the playground components would be estimated to be complete by July. Commissioner Sis asked if there would be space to add more street parking to support this use and whether the zipline would create a conflict for those attempting to enter the park. Parks & Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood explained that there will be a sidewalk connection for people to use and did not think there was a good opportunity to add more pull off parking. He noted that there will be parking allowed on many of the neighborhood streets. Commissioner Bennett commented that he is excited about this project as it will be unique. Motion by Commissioner Bennett, seconded by Commissioner Arts, to recommend to City Council $370,140 from the Park Trust Fund for the one-acre neighborhood park known as The Hollow, including $176,905 for the playground specific components with installation. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chair Barten; Commissioners Bennett,Arts,Ealain, Leistico,and Sis. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Olson. 5.04: Consider Park and Recreation 2024 Outdoor Meeting Schedule Parks & Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood commented that each year the Commission chooses to hold a series of meetings outdoors, which provides an opportunity for the Commission Park and Recreation Commission/April 11, 2024 Page 5 of 6