Sept 7, 2021 - Parks & Recreation Meeting Minutes

Walford Park and Recreation Minutes


Regular Meeting                                                                                                         Tuesday September 7th, 2021


Meeting called to order at 7:03 pm.  Miner, Lane, Primmer, and Davis present.

 

Motion by Davis to approve August 31 minutes, seconded by Lane.  Approved unanimous.

 

Halloween Program Purchases - October 30th, 10:00 am to Noon.  Sign-up to be posted to the Walford Facebook page seeking volunteers to help set up and take down.  Plan to assemble materials ahead, but volunteers needed the day of the event.  

 

Pickle Ball

Addition prospects - 2022 is likely soonest expansion of existing concrete pad

Mud-jack quote was obtained - $7200 is estimate

Agreement that concrete pouring and surfacing is the primary cause of playing surface issues.

Further discussion included seeking alternative quote for fencing take-down and re-install separate.

 

Basketball Court

Discussion included additional parking and what city concerns may exist in adding parking space.

Two additional quotes to be sought for the 51' 4" x 84' 4" size.

 

General Equipment Grounds Maintenance

  • Metal pipe dome in main park is rusty and requires paint

 

Citizen comments

Erusha Park - the rocks within the play area are being taken and used inappropriately, inquiry made about if mulch is an option to replace rock.  Gravel was put in when park was installed as a safe and cost-effective, durable surface under equipment.  Playground to be checked to ensure railroad ties are containing gravel effectively.

 

Softball - what are to options for 3rd graders.  Also, what is the agreement that is in place for Fairfax for coach pitch - pictures, scheduling, and equitable use of facilities, teams.  Additionally improved communication from coaches would improve the experience.  It was noted that the arrangement this spring was established very quickly after the dissolution of the Prairie Youth Baseball League and much of what was learned in 2021 will be used to improve 2022.

 

Motion to adjourn by Miner.  Seconded by Lane.  Meeting adjourned.



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Jennifer Lane, Chairperson



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Pat Miner, Secretary



Parks and RecreationTyce Hoskins