Minutes - Parks and Recreation Commission - 08/08/2024

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Motion by Commissioner Bennett, seconded by Commissioner Sis, to approve the following Park and Recreation Commission Regular Meeting Minutes: • Park and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes dated May 9, 2024 • Park and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes dated June 13, 2024 Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chair Barten; Commissioners Bennett, Sis, Arts,Ealain, Leistico, and Olson. Voting No: None. Absent: None. 5. COMMISSION BUSINESS 5.01: Consider Adding Play Equipment Component for Woodland Green Park Parks & Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood stated that this is an extension of the playground replacement program,noting the two projects that were completed this spring at Rivers Bend and Alpine parks which left $4,000 available in the playground replacement budget. He stated that one spring rider has broken at Woodland Green Park and residents have requested that be replaced with a spinning orb element,noting that the remaining spring rider would be removed, and the spinning orb would take the place of the spring riders. He stated that funding is still available in the budget for the approved playground replacement this year. Motion by Commissioner Sis, seconded by Commissioner Olson to recommend that the City Council approve the purchase and installation of a spinning orb for Woodland Green Park at a cost not to exceed $4,000. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chair Barten; Commissioners Sis, Olson, Arts, Bennett, Ealain, and Leistico. Voting No: None. Absent: None. 5.02: Consider Park and Recreation Commission Presence at the 2024 Happy Days Festival Parks & Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood stated that it has been customary for the Commission to have a presence at the Happy Days Festival, whether formally or informally. He noted that the busiest part of the day would be during the 11 a.m. to midafternoon time. Recreation Coordinator Proulx provided a highlight of some of the Happy Days Festival activities planned. Councilmember Musgrove provided input on different elements, based on her experiences. Commissioner Bennett commented that in the past when the Commission hosted a table inside the tent, it tended to have a lot of activity. He stated that in the last few years he has been in the tent with a name tag,more informally. He agreed that with the increased park activities and programing it would be a benefit to return to having a park table. He commented that it could be helpful to have speaking point on The Waterfront Park and its funding to ensure that a clear message is conveyed from whoever is staffing the table. Park and Recreation Commission/August 8, 2024 Page 2 of 3