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Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes Page 4 <br />February 8, 2023 <br />----------------------------- <br /> <br /> <br />8.1 Athletic Field Analysis-HKGI <br /> <br />Kevin Clark from HKGi went his slides and presentation. Mr. Clark said one thing <br />that came out of November meeting was trying to refine the classification of the <br />fields and the practice levels of the facilities and looking at dimensions making sure <br />they are full size or not and properly accommodate parking. For example, if it is a <br />football field, does it have goal posts, if a baseball field does it have a backstop. Also <br />defining standards. The commission reviewed the rectangle fields in more detail <br />based on commission feedback. The last time the system capacity was examined was <br />with the expansion of fields at YAC in 2005. The community has grown significantly <br />since then. <br /> <br /> Commissioner Soldvet mentioned that nothing has been brought forth about the <br />opportunities if the city were to add more fields. He would like to know what the <br />increased capacity could be for future tournaments. Mr. Hecker asked Mr. Clark to <br />add this concept as a discussion point and have it be added into the master planning <br />process. <br /> <br />Chair Williams agreed that there could be more tournament opportunities. The <br />commission would like to know what it would look like with field changes or <br />maximization and if it this could be added to the master plan. Mr. Clark said that <br />could be added. Mr. Clark said the final draft of the Athletic Field Analysis will be <br />presented at next month’s commission meeting for approval. <br /> <br /> <br />8.2 Electronic Commission Packets <br /> <br />Each commissioner decided to choose their own way of having the packet delivered. <br />Councilmember Beyer, Chair Williams, Commissioner Loidolt would like it just <br />emailed with paper packets provided onsite at the meeting. Commissioner Anderson <br />and Rathbun would both still like get the printed document mailed. <br /> <br />9. Recreation Manager Update <br />Mr. Hecker presented his report. He explained that Spectrum ice rink was able to be <br />opened for 3 days but with the warmer weather it will not be open anymore this <br />season. Mr. Hecker thanked Commissioner Soltvedt for his service to the <br />commission since it is his last meeting. He also reminded the commissioners to rsvp <br />for the volunteer dinner. <br /> <br />Commissioner Anderson shared his concerns about the size of the shelter at the <br />pickleball court. From driving by they appeared smaller to him that what he thought