February 9, 2021 Park Commission Meeting

Tuesday, February 9, 2021

Review of 2021 goals and long-term plan

2020 project assessment and carryover projects

Third Street reconstruction project impact on Blue Jay park parking

Parks and Recreation capital fund status and budget updates

Old School House Park pavilion and bathroom facility redesign

Splash pad facility development and potential bundling

Discussion on financing options for large-scale park projects

Areas of Interest (5)

Commission weighs financing large-scale park upgrades through bonds to leverage historically low interest rates.
City staff assessing feasibility of bundling splash pad and public restroom projects to optimize infrastructure costs.
Proposed parking expansion at Blue Jay Park tied to upcoming Third Street reconstruction project.
Discussions on scaling back 'overkill' architecture at Old School House Park in favor of cost-effective steel structures.
Budget concerns: City growth stagnation impacted capital funding for parks, forcing a pivot to reserve funds and audit surpluses.

Votes (2)

Approve the agenda with the removal of the Lions Club item

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Not Specified · Seconded by Not Specified

Approve the meeting minutes from January 12th

CarriedUnanimous

Moved by Not Specified · Seconded by Not Specified

Notable Quotes (3)

I envisioned something more like what's in the over here in westridge park... more of a steel structure steel roof, simplified bathrooms.
— Eric

Facility DesignDiscussing the design for the Old School House Park project.

If we can get these two projects going at the same time we would I would say we could look at what our debt schedule would be.
— Maggie

Budget/FinanceSuggesting potential financing for both the pavilion and splash pad.

It's likely that we might actually see some infrastructure investment happening like in the next few years and that's only gonna drive construction costs.
— Eric

Economic OutlookWarning about inflation on public works projects.

People (5)

Mike WagnerBoard Commission Park Chair

Chairing the February 9th meeting via Zoom.

Chad HealthCouncil Member

Attending the meeting via Zoom.

MaggieCity Staff

Presenting budget updates and planning logistics to the commission.

1 quote

“It's a guiding document that gives us a picture in time it's it changes every year.”

Regarding the 2021 long-term park planning document.

EricCommission Member

Participating in discussion regarding project design and infrastructure funding.

1 quote

“It just seems to me it would be a better idea to add those two together with all the plumbing and you know everything.”

Regarding bundling the bathroom and splash pad construction.

MelissaCommission Member

Reviewing past project completion and current committee goals.

Places Mentioned

Discovery ParkBlue Jay ParkMeadow ParkOld School House ParkWestridge ParkThird StreetDelano

Events & Meetings (1)

February 9th, 2021: Park and Recreation Commission Meeting

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