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City Council Work Session Meeting November 21, 2005 5 `-- Councilmember Holden asked when does the City typically maintain basketball and tennis courts. City Administrator Wolfe said that the City typically maintains basketball and tennis courts during the odd years. With the projected revenue for the City decreasing, City staff was asked to reduce spending and not complete projects such as maintenance to the basketball and tennis courts. Councilmember Holden asked how many tennis and basketball courts does the City have. Operations and Maintenance Director Tom Moore reported that the City has four parks with tennis and basketball courts. Councilmember Holden asked why it is so expensive to maintain tennis and basketball courts. Operations and Maintenance Director Tom Moore said that the special paint and athletic surface used on the basketball and tennis courts makes the repairs more expensive. Councilmember Larson suggested that the PTRC be asked to discuss the repair costs associated with the basketball and tennis courts. Councilmember Holden asked City staff if the trails are being maintained on a regular basis. Operations and Maintenance Director Tom Moore said that the trails are crack sealed every other year. The City pays for this expense through the general fund. City Administrator Michelle Wolfe noted that the City does not have a dedicated revenue source for the Parks Department. Mayor Aplikowski suggested that the City utilize 2006 as an opportunity to inventory the City's parks and identify any necessary repairs or improvements. Councilmember Rem suggested that the City Council and PTRC participate in a tour of the City's different parks. This would allow the City Council and PTRC to identify and discuss the different problems or concerns with our park system. It would probably be more beneficial than having a joint meeting. City Administrator Wolfe reported that the Freeway Park warming house is in poor shape. The City's Building Official and the Minnesota Health Department have been asked to review the shape of the building. The City's Building Official and Building Inspector believe that the warming house should not be used in the future. Operations and Maintenance Director Tom Moore reported that a temporary trailer could be used at the Freeway Park location for a warming house this year. It is approximately $1300.00 for renting a trailer during the winter skating season.