Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 01/09/2025

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Chair Barten asked if the refurbished components at Central Park would be painted to match the new components. Parks & Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood confirmed that they would plan to paint in similar colors. He explained that this would be a way to improve more than one playground within the budget constraints. Councilmember Musgrove commented that this looks like a great plan and asked if the total package of equipment would need to be purchased or whether certain items could be chosen. Parks & Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood replied that they probably could parse out equipment but suspected that this opportunity is also being reviewed by other communities. Councilmember Musgrove asked for details on the timeframe when the equipment would be available. Parks & Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood replied that the equipment is available now. He stated that once the Commission makes a recommendation, he would bring that to the Council as soon as possible after that. He hoped to have more information for the Commission to review in January and February in order to then bring it to the Council in order to plan for implementation in 2025. He noted that these components are ready and assembled which could mean the equipment is ready for use in June rather than later in the summer. Councilmember Musgrove commented that she liked the idea of spreading this between two parks. Commissioner Olson commented that there are a lot of youth programs at Central Park and parents comments on how they like parking lot and landscaping improvements, along with the pickleball courts. He stated that he likes the idea of spreading it out, but Central Park is a marque park with a lot of use and would want to see that continue to be improved. Commissioner Sis commented that if there is chance for implementation on Central Park earlier rather than limping along, he could support that, especially with all the development in that area. Chair Barten commented it seems the Commission agrees that this could be a good value to acquire this equipment and would be interested in seeing more information. He agreed that Central Park continues to have increased use and is in need of this amenity. Commissioner Sis commented that if they can get the discounted equipment that is a great option but otherwise does not believe that both parks need to be done in one year. Parks&Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood commented that he can present a few options. He agreed that Central Park has a lot of use and while there are a lot of children around Riverdale, they do need to continue to focus on Central Park and therefore one option can be for just Central Park. 5.02: Recreation Programs—A Year in Review Park and Recreation Commission/November 14, 2024 Page 3 of 5