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PARK COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM <br />Item No.: 2 Date: September 3rd, 2019 <br />Item Description: August 5th, 2019 Park Commission Work Session Notes <br />Presenter: Adam T. Edwards, P.E. Agenda Section: Approval Of Minutes <br />Dir, Public Works/City Engineer <br />1. Purpose. The purpose of this item is to provide a record of the items discussed at the August 5th, <br />2019 Park Commission Work Session. <br />2. Agenda. The work session had the following agenda. <br />a. Presentation by Big Island Legacy Group <br />b. Winter Activities Discussion <br />c. Lurton Park Dog Group Follow Up <br />3. Points of Discussion. <br />a. Presentation by Big Island Legacy Group <br />501 c3 reps Dennis Libby, Tom Koehler, Peter Lampher were present at the Work Session. <br />Peter provided a background on the 5010 Background <br />Dennis- provided a thorough presentation on a proposed memorial for the Park. <br />o Design idea from interview of 100s of veterans <br />o Design includes several pillars with inscriptions/ plaques, shade sales and a 30 foot <br />replica of the old amusement park water tower with flag poles on top. <br />o $1.7M estimated cost <br />Legacy grant will help pay for <br />Commission Questions and Feedback: <br />o Q: Is this a long term vision? Does it impact current grant match efforts? A: Memorial <br />was part of overall Master plan for the Park. Would have to be a subsequent fundraising <br />effort. <br />o Q: Will lighting be required? A: Yes for the Flags <br />o Q: how does this honor Native Americans? A: Other efforts are aimed at Native <br />Americans <br />o Q: How does recreation, preservation and vets memorial align? A: It is contemplated in <br />the BI management plan. <br />o What would be the timeline for a project like this? A:Maybe 5 years <br />o Concern: Focus should be on current grant match efforts <br />o Commission Consensus = Commission not in favor of tower concept but would be in <br />favor of other smaller scale efforts. <br />b. Winter Activities Discussion <br />Discussed Park Commission intent for winter activity improvements for Parks. <br />o Lighting at Golf Course: not necessary <br />o Winter Staffing at Golf Course for Sledding: January through -February on Saturday and <br />Sundays from 10 to2. <br />o Casco Rink Lighting: Okay <br />c. Lurton Park Dog Group Follow Up <br />Jennifer Klaahsen is leading the friends of the dog park group initiation. <br />What is next step should be a meeting. Jen to send out meeting invite. <br />Prepared By:� Reviewed By: Approved By: <br />