Parks and Public Landscaping Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2025 01 08

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Parks and Public Landscaping Advisory Board December 4, 2024 Page 2 of 6 • Callie Kinney • Anne Kinney • Christine Buse • George Buse • Eddie Buse • Edison Buse • Timothy Buse III. Approval of Agenda • Moved and Seconded, Motion Passed IV. Approval of Minutes • Moved and Seconded, Motion Passed V. Public Comments on Items Not on the Agenda Lenny Volpone: • Bocce ball courts are in need of improvement: o Memory Sq and Community Parks o There are challenges in Community Park with the wind blowing away topping on court, railroad tie edging are sticking out Timothy Buse: • Enclave Park: supportive for prioritizing park work, questioning timeline • Notes from board: o Coordination and dependency on Public works projects caused delay for the Parks Design for Enclave, the land is part of City's water system FYI. o Staff is working on modified Park design to be closer to 90% in early 2025 for public and PPLAB review. VI. Advisory Board Service Recognition • Patricia, Shannon, Ellen, and Cynthia rolling off board at the end of 2024 o Letters and certificates were presented to each with sincere appreciation from Staff. • Ellen's significant contributions for over 20 years, including 7 years as Chair was highlighted with additional recognition. She has been instrumental in establishing the Arboretum, a practice of testing and trying different species overall, the shift to environmental practices and fewer pesticides in parks, especially playgrounds. Council member Deb Fahey shared the highlights and emphasized the City and community's appreciation for Ellen's significant volunteer efforts and positive impact. • Interviews next week for board positions VII. Parks Projects: 2025 Median Renovation - discussion • 10 years ago, City Council approved the renovation of all medians to be more eco- friendly and to work toward some common aesthetics as well. • Completed Phase 1 in 2023 4