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City of Centerville Park and Recreation Committee WS & Meeting Minutes February 7, 2024 IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Hidden Spring Rain Garden Î Reestablishment & Maintenance City Administrator Statz gave a brief history of Hidden Spring Park which was developed in 2007. The design of the park included a large rain garden, shoreline plantings and two intermittent creek beds leading from the rain garden and the ÐhiddenÑ spring. Since then, the maintenance of the park, specifically itÓs natural features, have consisted mostly of an annual mowing in the fall. The shoreline area was given more specialized maintenance in the first few years to ensure the establishment of native species. However, it has been at least 10 years since any active management of this area. Because of this passive management, some areas have become overrun with weeds, trees and other non-native species. In 2023, city staff met with two contractors with backgrounds in native landscapes and quotes were provided for multi-year plans for re-establishment of the rain garden and other areas, including routine maintenance. There had been concerns as to proper plantings for the Rain Garden, if the location was truly constructed as a Rain Garden, proper drainage, soils or natural landscaping, etc. Mr. Statz addressed those questions from the committee members. The company selected, Prairie Restoration, provided a 2-year bid/contract that has the options of extending the contract annually. In addition, there is an option for the city to provide volunteers needed in the fall of 2024, for 1 to 2 days for planting, which would save approximately $700 in contract costs. This option will be reviewed closer to the time of the plantings to determine whether or not the city will utilize this option. Motion made by Committee Member Errickson-Grahek, seconded by Committee Member Fuchs to recommend to the City Council to approve the bid/contract, as presented, with Prairie Restorations for the reestablishment of the Rain Garden & other areas and ongoing maintenance services in 2024 ($7,770) and 2025 ($1,425), with the option to provide volunteer help as outlined in the contract. All in favor. Motion carried. 2. Name a Snowplow Contest Committee Chair Errickson-Grahek read off the 29 submitted entries. City Council Liaison Sweeney selected 3, the Public Works employees selected 2 and the committee members selected their favorites during the meeting. The top three entries were selected by the total number of votes and the winner for this yearÓs ÐName a SnowplowÑ is Ms. Erin Rehnke, with the entry name of ÐClearopathraÑ. Motion made by Committee Member Seeley, seconded by Committee Member Akpan to provide the winner with their prize of $50 and to allot $50 for the cost of the magnetic sign/decal to be applied to the snowplow. All in favor. Motion carried. Page 3 of 6