Minutes - Parks and Recreation Commission - 03/08/2007

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Parks/Utilities Supervisor Riverblood stated this was looked at previously at the January and February 2007 meetings. The Commission reviewed the various choices for an interim location for the sl<ate parl<; and determined that this examination should generally focus on Alpine Parl< at this time. Chairperson Johns thought from the beginning that once the skate parl< was placed, they would have a hard time moving it so she thought a second sl<ate parl< would be needed. She would like to see them build this with more permanency. Commissioner Olds thought based on the discussion from the previous meeting that making it permanent would seem appropriate, that way they did not need to lool< at the expense of moving it elsewhere and if there is not a need for a second sl<ate parl<, they would not need to move it and if a second one is needed, they would then look at additional equipment. Chairperson Johns stated with the number of kids in the area, the sl<ate park would likely be a success. Commissioner Olds thought this parl< would be easier to get to also. Parks Riverblood explained to the Commission that they may be able to install a rink at the park and allow them to use the rink all year round and they would not need to use the parking area as an interim sl<ate parl<. They could also put up a warming house for the sl<aters and sliders. Chairperson Johns wondered when the rinl<s at the school will be removed. Parks Riverblood was not sure, but he indicated the School District wants to remove them to put in more parl<ing for their events. He noted the warming house and rink are not in the greatest shape. The sooner they plan on replacing the rinl<s the better, as it helps guide maintenance decisions. Commissioner Shryock clarified that when they discussed Alpine Park, they lil<ed the idea that this parl< was very visible unlike some of the other parl<s. This would be easier to monitor. She thought all around this would be a very good fit for them. Consensus of the Commission was to mal<e the skate park at Alpine Park more permanent and to incorporate the sl<ating rinks as part of this. Case #3: Concept Planning for Municipal Property West of Sunfish Lake The purpose of this case is to initiate concept planning for the City owned land west of Sunfish Lal<e. The Park and Recreation Commission recomended $30,000 within the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to provide for planning expenses relating to this significant site. The funding source would be the Parl< Trust Fund. Chairperson Johns did not thinl< the proposal changed very much from the one they did several years ago. She stated this is a project she has wanted for many years and she was in favor of getting the concept plan going. Park and Recreation Commission/March 8, 2007 Page 3 of 5