Memorandum 12-036 Day Use Improvements at Karen Hornaday Park

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MEMORANDUM 12-036
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TO: MAYOR HORNADAY AND CITY COUNCIL
THRU: WALT WREDE, CITY MANAGER
FROM: PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION
DATE: FEBRUARY 22, 2012
RE: RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL FOR DAY USE IMPROVEMENTS AT KAREN HORNADAY PARK IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MASTER PLAN.
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BACKGROUND
At the regular meeting on February 16, 2012 the Commissioners discussed the recommendations presented by Ms. Katie Koester, Economic and Community Development Coordinator at the January 5, 2012 Special Meeting.

The following is an excerpt from the minutes of that discussion and resulting recommendation.

Pending Business
B. Review and Recommendations to Council on Additional Funding Allocations for Karen Hornaday Park.

Chair Bremicker next asked about recommending an allocation for Day Use Area. He read from the recommendation proposed by Ms. Koester; Repair and Improve Existing Shelter, Add Amenities, Turf Area and Drainage, etc.

BREMICKER/BRANN - MOVE TO RECOMMEND CITY COUNCIL ALLOCATE $90,000 FOR DAY USE IMPROVEMENTS AS RECOMMENDED BY STAFF IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MASTER PLAN.

A discussion on what the improvements entailed and clarification on the use of the funds and how staff developed their recommendation ensued.

VOTE. YES. BRANN, ARCHIBALD, LOWNEY, BREMICKER

Motion carried.

Recommendation
Approve the Allocation for Day Use Improvements at Karen Hornaday Park in Accordance with the Master Plan.