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Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes November 19, 2013 Page 4 Committee Member Michaelson mentioned that people commented on having lines on the tennis courts in order to play pickleball. Ms. Olson stated that she will consider putting the lines at one of the courts at Cummings Park this spring. Committee Member Michaelson also indicated that several people mentioned splash pads. Ms. Olson reported that she researched this and the cost can range anywhere from $30,000-$100,000, which does not include maintenance. The maintenance includes the water being tested and treated weekly. The committee questioned how important splash pads are compared to other things like trails. The consensus of the committee was to encourage Council to approve the franchise fees as well as submitting a list of projects the franchise fees might be used for. Council Liaison Holmes suggested the committee do a motion in support of the franchise fees since the plan is for a substantial portion of the fees to go for parks and trails. Chair O’Malley asked that Ms. Olson add Franchise Fee Discussion to the December agenda and that the committee then vote and pass a motion on whether they are in favor of the franchise fees. Ms. Olson indicated she would have Public Works Director Maurer join the December meeting at which time she will have a list of projects and a replacement schedule. Committee Member Trites asked to know how much the surrounding communites bring in for franchise fees. Ms. Holmes stated she would check with City Administrator Klaers regarding the amount. The committee members were in consensus that all-in-all the survey results did identify all the segments that the committee has brought up time and time again and that the committee is going in the right direction. C. Other Unfinished Business None 4. NEW BUSINESS A. 2014 Work Plan Ms. Olson asked the committee members to think of items for the work plan which they can then discuss at the December meeting She indicated they may want to keep some of the 2013 projects, add prairie restoration to the 2014 work plan, and recapped that the Freeway Park enhancement was moved out from 2014 to 2015. Ms. Olson also recapped that Committee Member Kramlinger had brought up the idea of forming a subcommittee which focuses on trail planning and ways to improve pedestrian safety. She indicated the subcommittee could meet individually and report back to the PTRC. Ms. Olson suggested they revisit this again in December and then see if anyone is interested on being on the subcommittee.