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Park&Recreation Commission Retreat January 8,2000 Page 4 yu a large playground structure in some park to be identified through the Master Park and Trail Plan review. The remaining Commissioners concurred with his suggestion. The Commission, however, did concur that for 2000, $30,000 could be spent in Country Crossings 3rd as suggested by staff for the creation of a large playground structure. The Commission discussed at length the additional revenues that may be realized by the City during 2000 and also discussed their disappointment that a number of items that were identified in 1999 had not been completed. The Commission encouraged staff to complete more park development activities in 2000. The Commission requested that detailed expenditure and revenue reports be submitted on a quarterly basis with the cash balance report being provided monthly to the Commission. Commissioner Dave Anderson requested $5,000 be added to the proposed expenditures for 2000, earmarked for the Youth Athletic Complex design for the proposed bleachers/shelter construction. The Commission's consensus was that the following expenditures would occur in 2000: 1. Playground-Country Crossings 3rd $30,000 2. Undeveloped park improvements 10,000 3. Amenities in Country Crossings 3rd 1,750 4. Country Crossing 1St improvements 9,000 5. Meadow Park play structure 1,000 6. Landscaping Mississippi Oaks 2,800 7. Improvements to the open field at 191st 1/2 Av. 3,000 8. Design work for youth athletic complex 5,000 The total amount of expenditures is$62,550, leaving a remainder of$2,349 for projects that are currently unidentified, but may be approved by the Commission later in 2000. The remaining improvements for years 2-5 will be identified and prioritized, once the Master Park and Trail Plan has been completely reviewed. 4. Discuss Commission's Role in Programming The Commission next discussed the Commission's role in programming. This agenda item was brought forward by Chair Huberty in response to recent changes in community recreation. Programming is a vital component to development of an overall park and recreation system in the community. To date, the Commission's focus has been primarily been on land acquisition and park development for the city. It has been suggested that the Commission may want to take a more proactive role in suggesting programs for community recreation. The Commission at this time also discussed the membership on the Community Recreation Board. The Commission felt that it was very important to have a voting Councilmember on the Community Recreation Board that could bring