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102 103Referencing the meeting summaries,Doneen mentioned the overall appearance onthe 104popularity of internal park trails and how they may claim some dollars from the pathways 105and trails RenewalProgrambudget and should be considered by the Natural Resources and 106Trails Subcommittee (NRATS). 107 108OTHER 109Commissioners discussed and commentedonthe preliminary plans in general and the 110appearance of confusion on the scope of the specific renewal projects. Schroeder indicated 111that each preliminary plan createsa conceptual “big picture” including the renewal program. 112Theyalsohelpto identify other potential issues and ideas that may be able to be addressed 113with the renewal program atno cost orvery low cost. It also continues to build on a vision 114for the future. After discussion, it was suggested that all preliminary plans include a call out 115to the Renewal projects that are fundedso that people understand better what is being done as 116a part of the Renewal phase and what is not.There was also interest in providing an estimate 117for projects that are outside the scope of the Renewal Program but are included in the 118preliminary plans. 119 120Doneen indicated that the NRATS met once since thelast commission meeting and reviewed 121feedback from the B2 sidewalkmeeting. They are in the process of developing a frequently 122asked questions list for this project. He also pointed out that B2 is a significant part of the 123Renewal Program budget butinternal park trails look pretty popular so may hold off on other 124prioritizing of projects to see what all comes out ofthe preliminary park plans. Reservoir 125Woods meeting will be on April 13, 2013 to discussNatural Resource Projects and in 126particular a pilotbuckthorn project that will be happeningsoon, weather permitting. The 127group is waiting for the Natural Resource Consultant to be on board. 128 129Staff reviewed the process and outlined the next step from the preliminary plansreviewed 130tonight.Theywill be brought to the City Council in May for their review prior tothe 131preparation of finalconstruction documents, then construction to beginin the fall.Following 132the completion of preliminary plans, the next neighborhood interaction will include a 133constructioninform notice to the nearby park neighborhoods. Another set of preliminary 134plans will be brought to the Maycommission meetingfor review. 135 136Staff provided an update on the selection process for the Playground Vendor andthe Natural 137Resource Consultant.Both are in the final clarification stageswith a recommendation 138expected to be made to the City Council in April. Thanks to Commissioner Wall for being 139part of the playground process and Commissioner Doneen for being part of the natural 140resource process.Wall commented on how the process requires vendors to be 141diligent and that they clearly understand the project and what is expected of them. 142 PARK BOARD DISCUSSION 1436. 144D. Holt introduced the topic and indicated that this was a topic of interest by the City Council 145and that it is was important that the Commission provide an analysis and recommendation to 146the City Council. 147 148Wall indicated that he, Simbeck and staff have been workingto compileinformation. He 149reviewed the draft #1 research and analysis report dated 4/2/13that included thebackground, 150history, park board characteristics, astart of a pros and cons list. He also mentioned that he