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City of Centerville Parks and Recreation Meeting Minutes December 1, 2021 consultant fees would not $1,000. Motion made by Committee Member Errickson-Grahek, seconded by Committee Member Peterson to recommend to the City Council to approve the replacement signage and the consultant's costs for this project. All in favor. Motion carried. 2. 21-008: Skate Park Mr. Statz researched and gathered data on other communities' skate parks. The Centerville skate part is approximately 8,000 square feet. Discussion ensued regarding the best style for Centerville; poured, module or a combination of both. Additional research will to be completed to determine current usage, expected usage of an upgraded park, nearby facilities and usage at those facilities. The current location should be re-evaluated to confirm if this location is optimal or if another location would be better. Additional research was need to secure funding sources/grants, etc. It was determined that the data gathering should begin in the Spring of 2022, then obtain community feedback and then request RFP's, with construction beginning in 2023. TABLED TO MARCH, 2022. 3. 21-010: Port-a-Pot Year Round Availability Some members of the community have expressed interest in having at least one or two port-a-pots in city parks and/or along city trails during the winter months. Typically, the city cancels their contract prior to first freeze. It was stated that city parks and trails remain open, with clearing shortly following the city streets upon snowfall. The cost would be $110 per month, per port-a-pot, for five (5) additional months, with the funds coming out of the P & R Maintenance budget. Mr. Statz will evaluate the amount of usage they receive and provide a recommendation following the winter period. Motion made by Committee Member Peterson, seconded by Committee Member Akpan to Recommend to City Council the Placement of two (2) Port-a-Pot for the duration of the winter; one (1) in Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park and the other in Cornerstone Park. All in favor. Motion carried. VI.NEW BUSINESS 1. 21-011 - Equipment Storage for P & R Equipment Currently the P & R equipment is stored in a number of locations including the storage areas of the Fire Department, Public Works and in the warming house. Items include the following: picnic tables, chairs, tents, cones, signs, PA system, etc. The Committee would like to review the items and their current locations with the possibility of adding a small storage area to the end of the garage located at the park or constructing shelving within the building in an attempt to keep all items in one location. The Committee discussed the PA system and is storage needs with humidity control. TABLED TO JANUARY, 2022. 2.Skate Nights Î 2022 A budget of up to $100 per event is recommended for refreshments. Mr. Statz will connect with Wargo Nature Center for rental of fat tire bikes, kick sleds, snowshoes, etc.; prior costs were $150 per night. Promotion to be completed by Committee Members and staff. These events are contingent on weather. Page 2 of 6