Minutes - Parks and Recreation Commission - 11/14/2024

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• Park and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes date October 10, 2024 Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chair Barten; Commissioners Sis, Olson, and Arts. Voting No:None. Absent: Commissioners Bennett, Ealain, and Leistico. 5. COMMISSION BUSINESS 5.01: 2025 Playground Replacement Planning—Central and Riverdale Parks Parks&Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood stated that the playground replacement policy prescripts that one playground per year is replaced, noting that five playground have been replaced in the last five years. He reviewed the current condition of the Central Park playground noting that the wood posts are still solid and in good condition and identified items that could easily be refurbished and others that could be removed. He provided a similar overview of Riverdale Park. He displayed brand new regional playground equipment that is available because it was made in the wrong color. He noted the equipment has a value of$346,000 (not including installation) and explained that the playground components could be divided between the two parks. He identified items that could be added to Central Park, along with refurbishment of the equipment that would remain as well as the additional equipment that could go to Riverdale Park. He stated that in another scenario, all of the equipment could go to Central Park and Riverdale Park could then wait for 2026. Commissioner Leistico arrived. Commissioner Sis asked for an overview of the cost component for some of the items. Parks & Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood stated that he does have the breakdown of the different cost components but does not have that with him today. He stated that the value of the equipment is about$346,000 but the City could purchase it for about$250,000 and installation is typically around 30 percent of the product cost. He stated that they would also need to update each of the playground with engineered wood fiber,which would have a cost of$12,000 to $18,000 per playground. He stated that they would also adjust the playground borders, noting that could be done by staff. He noted that the demolition and disposal cost for each park would be about $2,000 but that could be reduced by refurbishing some elements. He noted that staff would continue to work on the menu of costs. Chair Barten commented that the wood components at Central Park are in good shape and asked about the anticipated lifespan for those posts if they were to remain. Parks & Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood commented that the wood is treated from within and suspected that the posts would last a long time given the sunny conditions. He stated that if they were able to refurbish the Central Park wood items and add some new components, they would plan to circle back to Central Park after they have completed additional playground replacement and continue to replace the wood items at that time, estimating perhaps another five years. Park and Recreation Commission/November 14, 2024 Page 2 of 5