09-10-2020 Park Commission Meeting Minutes

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Park Commission Minutes September 10,2020 Page 3 ------------------------- Gildner Park: • Commissioner Schweinler inquired about the book stand. Members explained it is free to anyone; bring one, take one. • Nice little park; neighbor states it gets a lot of use; • Benches on table are warping and loose; • Why are dogs not allowed? Might be proximity to Dog Park; • A lot of branches, debris and pine cones on the ground; it is the nature of the types of trees; more of a rustic park setting; needles are a natural mulch to keep the grass and weeds down; may need to be cleaned up more often; • Broken swing has been repaired. Sibley Park: • A lot of branches, debris and pine cones on the ground; it is the nature of the types of trees; more of a rustic park setting; needles are a natural mulch to keep the grass and weeds down; may need to be cleaned up more often; • Picnic shelter should be blown out after mowing; • Parking area full of debris; • Hasp on electrical box is bent and may need to be replaced; • Restrooms appeared to be in good shape and stocked with supplies; • Needs signage promoting fishing pier; • Steps need to be repaired. Bobber Park: • Four nice apple trees; • Small trees need trimming; • Park looks very nice and the lawn is very well maintained; • Chair needs to be replaced or repaired (on CIP); the original builder has been contacted and would like to provide a quote. Dog Park: • Very heavily used; patrons doing nice job of cleaning up after pets; • One silhouette is missing; • New benches are very nice; • Dogs have dug huge holes under benches; Bittner advised plans to pour concrete undemeath; • Hose accessible to fill pool; • Signage good. Trailside North Park: • Nice neighborhood park.