Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 01/11/2007

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COMMISSION BUSINESS Case #1: Summary of 2006 Parks Capital Improvement Projects Completed Parks/Utilities Supervisor Riverblood explained the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is used to budget and plan for completing improvement projects in the City. The park improvement program is an integral part of the overall CIP program. Several projects were scheduled for 2006 and were approved for construction by the City Council. They will be started in the fall of 2006 and operational before the end of the 2006 -2007 school year. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Riverblood made a PowerPoint presentation to the Commission. Phase 3 — Elmcrest Improvements 2006 CIP Allocation - $55,000 The costs include irrigation, sprinkler heads and valves and Dwarf Honeysuckle. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Riverblood indicated they can reduce maintenance costs by having shrubs in the boulevard that will need trimming every three to four years compared to mowing everything. Commissioner Hansen asked if there will be a problem in the future with the trees growing larger along the boulevard. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Riverblood stated the trees potential in size is limited to the soil they grow in. He thought the trees will be fine and grow well in this area. He did not think they will see impact of the road but they may see some lifting of the trails. In ten to fifteen years they will do an overlay of the road. Drinking Fountain for Solstice Park 2006 CIP Allocation $7,000 The costs include drinking fountains with pet attachment. They are able to purchase the drinking fountain and the pet fountain element. They would also like to ; try a mister at the park for athletes and children. Hexagonal Shelter for Wintergreen Park 2006 CIP Allocation $55,000 The costs include hexagonal shelter, soccer goals and two trash receptacles. Central Park New Shelter 2006 Lawful Gambling Fund $ 44,410 Park and Recreation Commission/November 9, 2006 Page 2 of 8