05-12-2022 Park Commission Meeting Minutes

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Park Commission Minutes May 12,2022 Page 2 When asked about the next meeting date, Bittner stated that the Council has not made the decision to change the dates yet, so the next meeting likely will be June 9. 5. Bands in the Park Ms. Bittner informed the Commission that Trailside Center is not available as a rainout location and that Jenny Peterson is waiting to hear from Our Saviors Church. Regarding volunteers for the evaluations each week, the Park Commission suggested contacting Commissioner Boucher to see when he plans to attend, and the other Commissioners will fill in the schedule. Bittner will contact Commissioner Boucher. It was the consensus of the Park Commission to place Bands in the Park on the Community Sign over Memorial Weekend to inform visitors that may not be aware of the weekly concerts. 6. Splash Pad Fundraising Update Jenni Gonczy gave an update on the fundraising efforts: Cash in hand $86,416; total funds $142,684 with the City funds. Ms. Gonczy requested to be notified if the meeting day changes. 7. Capital Improvement Plan Ms. Bittner explained the Park Commission is to review the items for Trailside Park Improvements listed on the 2022 City Work Plan and decide what should be included in the grant. After reviewing the 7 items, their comments were: • Commissioner Churack held up a grant proposal and asked if this is the grant Bittner was referring to. If so, someone was to attend a meeting and explain it to the Commission, but no one has yet. • Splash Pad — Being constructed and should probably not be included in the grant. • Bathroom— Commissioners asked if there has been a design and estimate provided. • Funding —Assume funding would come from the grant, but some funding may be included in the budget or capital improvement plan. • Parking lot— Commission consensus was the parking area at the north end of the park needs to be improved and paved. The Commissioners