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is hoped that the Climbing Rock will be installed in time to coincide with the opening of the new park building this fall. D. Holt inquired into how the Best Value Process has been working. o Brokke responded that so far the process is working good and has brought contractors together, as it should. It is new to all so will continue to evaluate.  Playgrounds at Howard Johnson, Langton Lake @ County Road C2 and Materion Parks Brokke shared pictures from the community celebrations at each park recognizing o the completion of the playgrounds.  Tennis Court Renovation Work has begun on the courts at Howard Johnson and Pocahontas Parks. These o court projects will be using a process that reclaims some of the court surface for the base of the renovated courts.  County Road B2 Sidewalk Concrete has been poured from Lexington to Victoria. o  Skating Center Exterior Painting & Improvements Contractor has been secured and exterior painting is expected to take place in late o August.  Nature Center Work has begun on the exterior. o Boardwalk is currently being built off-site and will be installed this fall and winter. o  Lake Bennett Lighting Work will begin toward the end of August. o  Field Improvements at Evergreen Park and Central Park Victoria Work is scheduled to begin next month on 2 fields at Evergreen and 4 fields at o Central Park.  Disc Golf Improvements nd First nine holes will be worked on this fall with the 2 nine being completed in the o spring.  Natural Resources Contractor working on additional grants to help expand Renewal Program funding o for Natural Resource projects.  Irrigation Improvements Staff will being bringing this package back to the Council at an upcoming meeting o due to the selected contractor not being able to work out an agreement because they were not able to secure the required 3-year bond. CONSIDER TOUR in SEPTEMBER 6. Commission agreed to adjust their traditional meeting night to Wednesday, September 10 and meet earlier at 5:30pm to accommodate their annual park tour. STAFF REPORT 7. Anfang reported on recent communication efforts:  Shared a draft copy of the sign that will be posted at each park building site. Sign will include sketch of building exterior, floor plan, contact information and web location for more information.  Social Media Update. Recent Facebook posts have received good response and are demonstrating the potential to reach a strong number of community members. 2 posts added between July 31 & August 2 had reached over 1350 people.