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Park & Recreation Commission Minutes February 9. 2000 Page 6 . Discussion followed regarding possible options for diverting the sliders from crossing onto Dodge Street. Phil Hals suggested planting conifers such as blue spruce along the property line to direct the sliding toward the pond. The consensus of the Commissioners was to give this park a high priority (1 -3 years). and to work with Michele Bergh for incorporating landscaping improvements into the Adopt-a-Park program. C. Elk Hills: It was the consensus of the Commission to preserve this park as a conservation park with no development. D. Barrington: The Commissioners expressed their support for the improvements proposed - An enlarged play structure. landscaping and trees, a paved path to the play structure and courts. and a place for garbage and recycling. This park was given a high priority (1-3 years). Commissioner Kuester felt that signage and landscaping should be made a high priority for all parks. . E. Baldwin: The Commission determined this park to be a high priority (1 - 3 years) to complete improvements. Commissioner Kuester suggested that the city work with the owners of the apartments to complete the improvements. Steve Wensman suggested that the city could provide landscaping if the apartment owners would pave the area to the east of the park to create some parking stalls. F. Deerfield 2: A medium level priority was given to this park. Michele McPherson suggested the following plan: 1 sl phase - boundary signage be installed: 2nd phase (approximately 4 years) - development of the south half of the park and placement of entrance signage: future development of trails and a boardwalk will depend on development to the north to provide accessibility. 9.CA. Update - Devine Barn Michele McPherson stated that Tammy Devine contacted the city regarding the barn located on their property. Ms. McPherson noted that another bidder is interested in the barn. She questioned whether or not the Commission is willing to bid for the barn against another bidder. or explore other barns to acquire. Phil Hals explained that he has looked at the barn and found it to be a solid structure and in good shape. The barn is 24 ft. 9 in. tall. 30 ft. wide and 40 ft. long. A neighbor who is interested in the barn checked into moving costs and found it would cost approximately $5,000 to move the structure across the street and another $5,000 to construct a foundation. Phil noted that the majority of the moving cost is for jacking and loading onto a trailer, but there would be additional costs for any overhead lines that needed to be moved. . The Commissioners were uncertain as to the timing of purchasing this barn for shelter, since the shelter subcommittee has not finished their work. The Commissioners were in agreement that the Commissioners who are available will look at the barn and discuss cost issues. Chair Huberty stated that even if the city