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... ~' '1- " -, ,. , Park & Recreation Commission Minutes of August 23, 2000 Page 2 released this summer, but it has not happened. Public Works Director Peter Ingram made an agreement with the affected resident at 540 Cringle Drive that if the wasp was not released on or about August 10, then the City would remove the two infested trees next to his property. Director Ingram will be notifying Mayor Ruskin and the RSHOA President of the decision and the trees will be removed within the next 30-45 days. The Commissioners each received a copy of the e-mail from Director Ingram detailing the situation and proposed resolution. Superintendent Hover stated that we are currently awaiting direction from the Mayor. ITEM 1 - MADDUX PARK RENOVATION Superintendent Hover gave the history of the Maddux Park Renovation Project and explained that three members of the community began working on this project in October 1997. The community group currently has a website and is involved in the planning process. The project is currently budgeted at $360,000 and fundraising efforts have been organized by members of the community and include handtile and paver sales. Mailings for this meeting were sent to all neighbors within 1/4 mile of the park. Chu Chang, Engineer from the Community Development Department, shared a large preliminary design of the park. He explained that City Council approved a contract with consultant MIG, Inc. on August 14. Cost for the project is estimated to be $400,000 based on the current design which exceeds the $360,000 budget. Mr. Chang noted the project will probably go out to bid in March/April 2001 and construction will begin July/August 2001. He spoke about community input received on the design and the different components of the new design. He mentioned that costs for the design have increased because the renovation will now include new irrigation and drainage improvements in the park. Mr. Chang stated that the plans do not include a new permanent restroom, but will include a cement pad for the site of a future restroom. A drinking fountain will also be included in the design. Comments received from the audience: -Remove planting areas near sand areas because they will be trampled by the children. -Consider type of plants and size of plants located near sand area -Pad for restroom is 10' from fence; too close to residence -Move restroom closer to back of park, against fence near drainage ditch -Move restroom between two play areas -Don't remove fire engine in park; Can we keep it? (Manager Mike Gibbons responded that it does not meet current Consumer Product Safety Guidelines and would need to be removed. It also cannot be modified by the City. It was noted that there is a fire truck in the playground equipment catalogs.) -Have restroom moved to back portion of park due to noise and congregation issues -No BBQs will be included in this design