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The commission discussed the importance of resident feedback to help staff stay updated on the current status of park amenities. The 2019 draft Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects include: Vehicle and equipment replacement of a water truck, Toro mower, trailer replacement andskid steer Facility improvement at the Gymnastics Center (in collaboration with the school district) Potential playground replacement The 2019 draft Park Maintenance Operational projects include: Removal of the pump house building at Reservoir Woods Park Repair shelter apron at Central Park Victoria Ballfields Replace roof of Mapleview Shelter Natural Resource Management Program Emerald Ash Borer Ongoing Operations and Maintenance o Paint portions of park buildings o Evergreen Park irrigation system repairs o Arboretum fountain repairs o Trash and recycling enhancements The Commission discussed how this program is a proactive approach to evaluate and plan for park improvement needs. They also appreciated the forward and thoughtful thinking. Commissioner Hoag suggested utilizing districts to organize the planning. 5)DISCUSS PARKS AND RECREATION COMISSION GOALS Chair O’Brien introduced the idea of creating Parks and Recreation Commission Goals. Commissioners Gelbach and Stoner expanded upon the 2013-2015 example goals that were provided in the packet. They noted the use of short term and long term goals as well as assigning an owner to each goal to ensure that the goal was moving forward. Commissioner Stoner noted that he felt 7 goals were too many. He thought that 4-5 was a more manageable number. 2