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PARKS,TRAILS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES January 13, 2009 Page 3 of 6 Councilmernber Holmes questioned if the basketball court would remain within the park, as this was a popular amenity. Mr. Hubmer stated the current condition was quite poor and could be added into the park layout if desired. Councilmember Holmes asked if the pond area would be a mosquito concern. Mr. Hubmer explained that mosquitoes breed mostly in small low lying areas that are temporary puddles and P �' not open waterways. Holrae-5 Councilmembeu questioned if the bridge at the southeast corner would remain for pedestrian traffic on the existing trail. Mr. Hubmer stated this could be discussed before a final design was approved. Chair Peck explained this trail was important to residents for access into the park. Chair Peck stated he was impressed with the proposed park layout as it addressed the concerns of the residents and while controlling the water drainage issues. fa- 1 �--, Mr. Hubmer reviewed Option 2 as creating a ' park with a gathering area and new wetland storm water treatment feature. He indicated this option would take an active park to a more natural/aesthetic park with walking trails and additional landscaping. It was the consensus of the committee to not proceed with Option 2 due to future water mitigation concerns along with the value of the parkland. Mr. Hubmer explained Option 3 would keep the park in its current configuration with minor changes. He indicated the pavement management program would use rain gardens which would be. maintained by the residents on a voluntary basis. Mr. Hubmer stated the funding and . g installation would be provided by the City with assistance from the residents. There were a number of different ways to complete the grading and plans. He estimated the cost for each rain garden to be$6,000-12,000, with a number of rain gardens within the park. Mr. Hubmer explained that he met with the Rice Creek Watershed District while this preparing report. In meeting with them, any improvements made to the park would to greater define the limits of the wetland and mitigated for the impacts associated with it. He indicated Option 1 may mitigate the impact because new wetlands would be added. Mr. Peterson stated his concern with the pond area would be the algae growth during the g l� g summer. Mr. Hubmer stated the management of this wetland would allow the storm sewer to flow through this park to create a good flow to circulate the water to the outlet. Mr. Jones explained he has a real interest in gardening and asked if there could be community involvement in this area. Chair Peck stated there were several community gardens within the City. Ms. Olson stated there has been on-going activity within the community for gardens and that this has been advertised to gain interest from the residents.