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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, April 15, 2013 Page 11 Mr. Evenson advised that a typical connection could be clumsy in any parks, with the proposed plan including a sheet of ice for open skating with a flooded connec- tion to the hockey area for easier access by skaters. Mr. Evenson noted that the discussion had come up at every park meeting to-date where a hockey rink was included, with concerns about who gets closer access to the warming house. Mr. Evenson advised that options were currently under review in an attempt to work out any potential conflicts. Councilmember Etten spoke in concurrence with previous Councilmember com- ments. Councilmember Etten referenced this entire process as a good opportunity for residents to engage in their community and provide input into their park and the overall park system, and to-date had provided great responses from the com- munity at those meetings. Councilmember Etten opined that this process should also provide an opportunity for the City to be seen in a different light, allowing for the community to be pro-active rather than reactive to proposed improvements and redevelopment in Roseville. In conclusion, Mr. Brokke addressed the extensive playground equipment re- placement program as part of the Park Renewal Program, anticipating fourteen (14) replacements at a cost estimate of$1.6 million. Mr. Brokke advised that the process of selecting playground vendors, using the Best Value Process, as detailed in the RCA, was a major portion of this Renewal Program. Mr. Brokke reiterated the additional information available on the City website; and encouraged public participation. Mayor Roe and Councilmembers thanked the Parks & Recreation staff for their extra time and efforts during this process. Public Comment Gary Grefenberg, SW Roseville Mr. Grefenberg noted that the southwestern portion of Roseville recently held their first meeting and expressed his enthusiasm for this great example of civic engagement providing an opportunity for staff and consultants to listen to the neighborhoods. Mr. Grefenberg expressed his appreciation of staffs leadership throughout this process. While recognizing continued significant differences among neighbors, Mr. Grefenberg noted that concerns were that Evergreen Park was basically an athletic field, tot lot and hockey rinks; with many neighbors pre- ferring that a natural space or connection be available, and remained unresolved. Mr. Grefenberg again thanked staff for their attempts in engaging local neighbor- hood groups and associations and thanked Mr. Brokke and Mr. Evenson for their collaboration with the neighborhood in getting neighbors engaged. 11. Public Hearings a. Extend Working Hours for the 2012-13 Storm Sewer Lining Project