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park but they are not set on spending $142,000. City Administrator Fritsinger mentioned that the land is not dedicated park land but is land that was made available for park purposes. Essentially, the area is dedicated space while the mobile home park exists. Brian also noted that the long-term (10-15 year) comprehensive plan shows a road right through the park. One of the commission members asked if we could talk to the owner about donating the land to the City. The Commission also wanted to know where the Highway 96 plans fit into the proposed park plan. They noted that if the park had an outer trail around it that it could possibly tie in with the Highway 96 project: The trail could be a part of a later phase of the project. Commission members felt strongly that the City should "provide the opportunity" and should make the improvements for the kids and not for the owner of the facility. The Commission agreed to develop a master plan for the park and to divide the improvements into phases. Phase I would consist of the %2 court or full court basketball area and the play structure improvements. The Commission decided it will meet with the residents in March to discuss the improvements and to get their feedback/input on the project. Staff will formulate ideas for the residents to respond to. The Commission asked if the City Council would fund some part of the project. Megan Ricke asked staff for some information on the breakdown of ages of kids in the park as well as some ideas for future programs and events at the park. • 5. Bethel College Park Project Tentative Hearing Dates The City Council will discuss the Bethel Park Project at its February 8 Council Meeting. The Commission reiterated the fact that they need more detailed information from Bethel on the intramural use and that they need more specific information about what the City's exact usage times would be. The Commission also mentioned that they are aware of the neighborhood concerns and that they need more information before going to the residents. Commission member Ricke stated that we should have someone from the Chatham neighborhood serve on the commission. The Commission also indicated that if the project moves forward, that a subcommittee could be established to work on various issues. 6. Parks and Recreation Director Hiring Update The deadline for applications is set for February 1. Mr. Fritsinger plans to do interviews and have someone on -board by Mid -March. The Commission indicated that they would like to see some interview questions related to plowing of trails, grant writing, etc. Playground Structure Replacement Update Mr. Fritsinger indicated that letters have been sent out to various playground manufacturers. County Road F Trail Update (see Council Report) 0