Recreation Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2021 10 25

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Recreation Advisory Board Minutes September 27, 2021 Page 3 of 5 The Outdoor Rec Amenity survey (2019) showed strong support for additional tennis courts and soccer/multi-purpose fields. Board members talked about the possibility of incorporating pickleball courts, tennis courts, and/or soccer fields at Cottonwood Park. Nathan reported that there would need to be a process for neighborhood and community input. In addition, there is a ballot initiative to construct an underpass on the north side of the park. If that passes, the construction of the underpass will affect plans for recreational amenities. City Council approved the Redtail Ridge plan, but Deb Fahey cautioned that we should not discuss possible amenities at that site because a referendum regarding the site was filed with the City Clerk. Mary O'Brien reported that she and Nathan met at the tennis courts at Centennial Park to check maintenance needs. • Nathan saw that the two courts on the east side need to be replaced and the one court at Mission Green Park, which is used for both tennis and pickleball. • The windscreens were blowing or only partially secured. Within a couple of days, City employees either removed the windscreens or rolled them up appropriately. • Weeds, tall grass, saplings, and tree debris are along the inside of some of the tennis court fences. Tennis players would appreciate a regular maintenance schedule for trimming and blowing out debris. Nathan reported a backlog of park maintenance and replacement projects, including significant irrigation problems at City Park. With staffing shortages and limited resources, it is a continual challenge to balance maintenance, replacement, and new amenities. Nathan's goal is to create a master plan for ongoing maintenance. As a result, new outdoor rec amenities can be a part of the next two-year budget cycle. In response to a question about budget priorities, Ginger Cross explained that funds are often designated for specific purposes and cannot be used for another purpose.