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Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes February 15, 2011 Page 2 stated she informed the NSSA that at this point there really is no need for an additional field because enrollment for soccer and other programs has gone down. Since the City will be acquiring Hazelnut Park, the NSSA did express interest in giving a donation possibly for irrigation of the field. The City had looked at the cost of irrigating when they first looked at purchasing the land and the estimate came in at around $21,000- $26,000 for the project. Ms. Olson felt that if the NSSA wanted to give a significant contribution for the irrigation, this might be something that the PTRC would like to look at for the CIP. The NSSA will be bringing back a proposal regarding the donation for irrigation after talking to their board. Committee Member Kramlinger asked if Council was only looking for the PTRC's recommendation on going forward with this or if they also wanted the PTRC to set the fees? Ms. Olson stated they could discuss how in depth Council wanted the PTRC to go with this at the March meeting. Chair Scott indicated he feels that unless the City is faced with a real cash flow issue, and since residents already pay tax dollars to maintain the fields, he would rather not charge fees. Chair Scott indicated if it does come to the fact that some fee structure is mandated, he would like to recommend that they focus on the adult activities rather than the youth groups. Ms. Olson indicated this would be brought back for analysis after the March joint meeting. C. Valentine Park Improvement Process Mr. Maurer recapped that when he attended the last PTRC meeting they had talked about the second drainage report which was presented to Council. The Council had accepted that study and gave direction to move forward to expend the money in the CIP in the amount of $50,000 for play structure replacement and $260,000 for other drainage /park improvements. He indicated in January he went to Council and presented the memo which is included in the packet under agenda item 3C. Mr. Maurer summarized the process. Public Works Director Maurer indicated that after the public participation they plan to meet with the PTRC on recommendations and then take those recommendations to Council for direction on proceeding with the plans and specs, and then once again meet with the PTRC on the completion of plans and specifications. The process is set up so that construction would not start until later this year making the park available during the summer months and also allowing enough time for the process. Public Works Director Maurer informed that he and Ms. Olson had met with a park planner earlier that day and will be looking for a proposal from them. If the proposal is appropriate they plan on embarking on public participation in the form of an Open House and will include some kind of questionnaire in the Open House notice that the residents can send back with options for the park.