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City of Centerville Parks & Recreation Committee November 6, 2013 1. Disposition of Lions Donation & proceeds of Festival of Lakes Run (Park Bench Update — Chairperson Branch) There was discussion of how best to use the proceeds of the Festival of Lakes 5K/8K runs, $2,541.26 and a $500 donation received from the Centerville Lions. The Committee has previously discussed the purchase of several park benches and subsequent to research it has been determined that the best option would be benches constructed from recycled plastic. Five would be purchased from Minncor, and installed by the Public Works Department along the park trail at Trailside Park (2), with one (1) each adjacent to the tennis court, volleyball court and the playground equipment at LaMotte Park. The estimated cost is $500 per bench with an additional $200 per bench for installation. It was anticipated that if they were purchased soon, they would arrive in the spring of 2014. Motion was made by Committee Member Branch, seconded by Committee Member Amundsen to recommend to the City Council to authorize the expenditure of $3,041.26 for the purchase of five (5) park benches with locations of installation to be determined. All in favor. Motion carried. 1. Basketball Courts — LaMotte Park The Committee has been discussing options for installing a basketball court on the hockey rink for off season usage and has been looking at the possibility of placing the pole outside the boards and cantilevering the hoop over the boards. Mr. Palzer has suggested an alternative solution of mounting the basketball goal post in a jersey -wall like base. The base would weigh approximately 1,500 pounds and would be removable with a bobcat. With Mr. Palzer's suggestion, additional research will continue; however, with the new suggestion it is felt that the installation would be more economically feasible. 2. Update of Volleyball Game Challenge — Committee Member Peterson The "Grand Opening" of the new volleyball court commenced with a challenge game between the Parks and Recreation Committee, City Council and City Staff on Saturday, July 14 at 6:00 p.m. It was held just prior to the Movie in the Park event. 3. Update of Movie in the Park — Committee Member Peterson Committee Members felt that the September event was well received. The Committee has been working with the Centennial Fire Department to host a movie. The event is tentatively scheduled for Dec 7, 2013 to be held in the fire station and is free to the public. A meeting has been set up this coming Friday to work out the details. A motion was made by Committee Member Branch, seconded by Committee Member Amundsen to recommend to the City Council to expend $327 for an additional movie prior to the end of the year. All in favor. Motion carried. Page 2 of 5