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Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes Page 4 <br /> March 13,2024 <br /> priced at a contractor level and includes a contingency. He also explained that he wanted to include <br /> the plans with all the bells and whistles because it is easier to remove items than add them later. -..." <br /> He then highlighted Oak Knoll,with a goal of shifting from a multisport facility to primarily a <br /> baseball focused facility. It would have the ability to have players of all ages to play at the same time as <br /> well as a miracle field for kids of all abilities. <br /> The new layout would also pull some of the traffic off Proctor Road,easing safety concerns at the <br /> current field. It would remove Ivan Sand Community School and the Education Technology Center. <br /> This is part of a long-term planning partnership with the school district. <br /> Mr. Clark then reviewed the plans for Plants and Things Recreation Complex.A major goal would be <br /> to create dedicated homes for each sport.He reviewed costs for the northwest section,softball,and <br /> south section (rectangles). <br /> Suggested phasing would include the rectangle fields at PT Complex,then the softball fields,then <br /> baseball at Oak Knoll Athletic Complex and then removal of the softball fields at DAAC. <br /> A key point of the design is to be able to host larger tournaments in one location. <br /> Chair Anderson said he would like to hear from the other Commissioners. Commissioner Brown said <br /> that he was involved with the initial study.He would like to see a clearer comparison of how many <br /> fields we have now and how many we would have after this.Mr. Clark also confirmed that the fields <br /> would have lights. <br /> Commissioner Brown pointed out that there is not anywhere for kids to warm up and with games <br /> stacked on top of each other it is important to have that space. Commissioner Brown would like to <br /> see the trail next to the fields as close as possible for easier access to the fields directly from the <br /> parking lot.He also said he would like to see things like trails,picnic tables,and elevation changes etc. <br /> for the spectators vs. just trees on the plans. <br /> Commissioner Loidolt shared that designing the fields to maximize the space is good,but he is <br /> concerned about the angle of the one of the fields on Hales field due to the sunset. He likes the idea <br /> of a miracle field for kids with accessibility issues. He is concerned that the plan for Oak Knoll might <br /> be too busy and that there may need to be buffers to help reduce sound coming from the train tracks. <br /> He thinks that the plan needs to be completed sooner than 10 to 15 years. Other things to consider <br /> are bathrooms at DAAC instead of portable bathrooms. He said he thinks the plan needs tweaking. <br /> Commission Niziolek said he thinks that the plan should be discussed in a work session due to the <br /> amount of money and work that needs to be done right. Chair Anderson has concerns about where <br /> the money will come from for the project and thinks it may need to be trimmed down and the <br /> Commission will have to do a lot more with a lot less than was presented. Chair Anderson said he <br /> cannot approve the plan it as stands.He said it is a great concept but needs more discussion.Looking <br /> at the concept for baseball at Oak Knoll right now all the fields are set by parking lots so that foul <br /> balls would be hitting cars. <br /> Chair Anderson gathered a consensus from the Commission to move this to a future workshop and <br /> not act tonight. <br /> r► IVEBED 11 '— <br /> NATURE <br />