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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 23, 2003 CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA KEYES ROOM, JOHN P. MURZYN HALL WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2003 6:30 P.M. The City of Columbia Heights does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs or activities. Upon request, accommodation will be provided to allow individuals with disabilities to participate in all City of Columbia Heights' services, programs and activities. Auxiliary aids for handicapped persons are available upon request when the request is made at least 96 hours in advance. Please call the City Council Secretary at 706-3611, to make arrangements. (TDD/706-3692 for deaf only). 1. ROLL CALL CONSENT AGENDA All items listed with asterisks (****) are considered to be routine by the Park & Recreation Commission and will be enacted as part of the consent agenda by one motion. 3. (****) APPROVAL OF JUNE 25, 2003 MINUTES 4.(****) APPROVAL PAYMENT OF BII J.S PRESENTATIONS A. THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT PRESENTATION Three Rivers Park District will present their preliminary concept plan regarding park development of the current Salvation Army Camp located at Silver Lake. LETTERS AND REQUESTS A. REQUEST REDUCED RENTAL RATE FOR CLASS OF 1990 The Columbia Heights Class of 1990 are requesting reduced rental rate of $40 entry fee and $15/hour for Friday, August 8, 2003. A classmate, Gina Novalany, has terminal sarcoma cancer and has only months to live. The Class of 1990 would like to hold a class reunion for Gina giving her one last chance to see her classmates before she passes away. B. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS WOMEN OF TODAY $150 DONATION The Columbia Heights Women of Today donated $150 to Murzyn Hall for appreciation of being able to use Murzyn Hall for their organization. PAGE TWO 7. 10. OLD BUSINESS A. "CONCEAL AND CARRY LAW" - WHAT IT MEANS FOR JPM The Park & Recreation Commission will discuss the "Conceal and Carry Law" and whether or not we want to address this issue within our JPM lease agreement for private rentals. If we include this language as part of the lease agreement we would have to post all entrances and verbally inform all guests of handguns not being allowed in the building. B. LOCAL DNR GRANT APPLICATIONS Attached is a letter from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources indicating our application did not rank highly enough to be recommended for funding this year. C. MINNESOTA TWINS COMMUNITY FUND GRANT Attached is the cover page for the grant application that was submitted to improve Keyes Park ball field in the amount of $5,000. Also attached is a letter received from the Minnesota Twins stating that the funding for this grant has already been exhausted. NEW BUSINESS A. SCREENING FENCE FOR RAMSDEIJJ PARK Attached is a letter from Kevin Hansen, Public Works Director/City Engineer, regarding the screening fence for Ramsdell Park. B. MINNESOTA FEDERALS REQUEST TO USE HUSET PARK Minnesota Federals, adult semi-pro football team, would like to host two football playoff games at Huset Park on Saturdays, August 16 and August 23. They have asked the Columbia Heights Lion's Club to serve beer at their event and they would like additional fencing and bleachers put up for their games. REPORTS A. Recreation Director B. Public Works Director/City Engineer C. Commission Members P&RCOMM: AGENDAJULY03 City of Columbia Heights Park and Recreation Commission June 25, 2003 The meeting was called to order by Eileen Evans at 6:32 p.m. ROLL CALL Members present: Eileen Evans; Bruce Kelzenberg; Gary Mayer; David Payne; Bill Peterson; Keith Windschitl, Recreation Director; Members absent: Jerry Foss; Tom Greenhalgh; Matthew Henry; Kevin Hansen, Public Works Director/City Engineer APPROVAL CONSENT AGENDA Motion to approve consent agenda by Mayer; second by Peterson. All ayes, motion carried. LETTERS AND REQUESTS REQUEST FEES WAIVED BY V.F.W. POST 230 Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, informed the Commission of the V.F.W. Post 230 requesting fees to be waived for their annual children's Christmas Party due to take place Sunday, December 7, 2003. Commission member, Gary Mayer, asked if the V.F.W. rents out their space at no charge. It was indicated that the V.F.W. does charge for rentals in their facility. Keith indicated that the V.F.W. does donate $1000.00 to the fireworks. He also stated that we have had many fee-waived events this year and JPM revenue will be affected. Many events are either fee waived or the $40.00 entry and $15.00 hourly is charged, which does not cover what we have into these events. They do not take into consideration the clean up and set up that is involved for these events. We are only charging these groups for the time they are actually here. If we have an event the night before we have eight hours staff time for clean up and set up before they even walk in the door. After their event the clean up still has to be done. In the budget crisis that we are currently in we need to inform the City Council of the many civic and community groups that utilize the building. There are nights where we have a staff person here to cover one meeting that may be going on in the facility by one fee waived group. As the issue of expenditures verses revenue has come up time and time again, we need to either start charging these groups or realize that this is a community building and should be operated for the benefit of the residents. Motion by Mayer, second by Payne to refuse full rental fees to be waived and to impose the policy of $40 entry fee and $15 per hour. All ayes, motion carried. PAGE TWO REQUEST FEES WAIVED FOR THE TIBETAN AMERICAN FOUNDATION OF MINNESOTA Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, informed the Commission of the request for fees to be waived for the Tibetan American Foundation of Minnesota to be held the weekend of August 2, 2003. The letter of request is unclear of specific details. Commission Chairperson, Eileen Evans, noted that parking would be difficult due to a wedding being held the same weekend. Motion by Peterson, second by Mayer to impose the policy of $40 entry fee, $15 per hour and no cooking would be allowed to take place and the event would have to be complete by 5:00 p.m. Upon vote: ayes, Peterson, Mayer; abstained, Payne. OLD BUSINESS "CONCEAL AND CARRY LAW" - WHAT IT MEANS FOR JPM Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, informed the Commission that he has checked with the City Attorney, Jim Hoeft, and discussed with the City Manager, Walt Fehst, to see what the options are for prohibiting handguns in JPM. At this point the City can restrict handguns when rented out for a private function. This would consist of posting signage at every entrance and verbally inform each guest that handguns would not be allowed in the facility. Commission Chairperson, Eileen Evans, stated that this would be costly to have a speaker system installed at each door. Keith stated that there are several governmental entities testing this law by banning guns at their facilities. Motion by Peterson, second by Payne to table this issue at this time. All ayes, motion carried. NEW BUSINESS There is no new business at this time. REPORTS RECREATION DIRECTOR Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, informed the Commission that he attended a First Lutheran congregation meeting. The discussion pertained to the expansion for a high school regulation gym to be built as part of their expansion. The church is willing to work with the community to use the new facility for a rental fee. Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, reported the events for the Columbia Heights Jamboree. The parade will take place on Friday, June 27, 2003; the concert will take place on Saturday, June 28, 2003; and the fireworks display will take place on Sunday, June 29, 2003. PAGE THERE Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, reported that Three Rivers Park District will be attending the July 23, 2003 Park and Recreation Commission meeting. They plan to do a presentation for the Commission members. PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, on behalf of Public Works Director/City Engineer, Kevin Hanson, reported that a letter has been sent to Mr. Sowoda addressing Mr. Sowoda's initial request pertaining to screening he would like installed adjacent to the City's pool at Ramsdell Park. This issue will be on the July 23, 2003 meeting as Kevin is researching this matter. COMMISSION MEMBERS Council Member, Bruce Kelzenberg, presented Commission Chairperson, Eileen Evans, with the sales figures for north Lomianki Park. At this time, $117,277.76 has been distributed into the City Park Capital Development fund. Meeting adjourned at 7:12 p.m. Tina Foss, Park and Recreation Commission Secretary EXPENSES - MURZYN HALL - JUNE, 2003 DATE VENDOR ITEM COST ACCOUNT 9-Jun Menards paint,rope,rivets,grass seed,weed killer $116.51 2171 9-Jun Menards tile supplies,concrete,tape,shims,poly,therm $150.19 2171 30-Jun G & K uniforms, mops (9 weeks ) $52.00 21711 30-Jun Ace Hardware scoreboard lock $5.96 2171 30-Jun Home Depot sump pump fittings $28.46 217~ 30-Jun Twin City Hardware pivot guide, epoxy $13.36 217~ 30-Jun Menards caulking $30.01 21711 30-Jun Next Day Gourmet flatware, beer line parts $44.97 2171: 30-Jun Office Depot paper for brochure $6.70 2171 30-Jun Pepsi premix $428.00 2990 30-Jun State of MN 911 telephone line $48.60 3210 30-Jun Renewed floors refinish hall $1,000.00 4000 30-Jun Precision cleaning Hood cleaning $250.00 4000 30-Jun Honeywell Coil repair southmain hall $366.00 4000 30-Jun State of MN Sales tax $398.80 4395 TOTAL $2,939.56 8~888~ 8 8888 00~00~ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 "1' "1' 0 0 July 16, 2003 Columbia Heights Park & Recreation Commission 530 Mill Street NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 Re: Reduced Rental Rate Dear Commission Members: On behalf of Columbia Heights Class of 1990, I am requesting that fees be reduced to $40 entry and $15/hour for a 'good-bye' reunion for a classmate. Our classmate, Gina Novalany, has terminal sarcoma cancer on the brain and has been given only months to live. Sarcoma cancer is a fast growing cancer that she has been battling for 4+ years. All though she has had several surgeries on her brain to remove the cancer it has grown back terminally. She turned 31 on June 17th and will be leaving behind 2 children, a husband, several friends and family members. We would like to host an early class reunion to give her the chance to see her classmates one last time before she passes on. A hold for JPM has been put for Friday, August 8, 2003. We hope that you will be willing to reduce the cost for JPM so we can make this event possible for her and her family. Thank you, Tina Foss Resident Class of 1990 Reunion Committee Member 2003 ;~' ' '~ / N}E: Mill Street ~ghts, MN 55421 ~ ', i'~he~ol~i63Heights womefi:6~q~(_ y, as a community based non- [ ,,.~' :,.,,~.~pr°~rg~,'.{i0n, is always in g~0~Murzyn Hall .whether it be for '-, .. ~~"me~gS, 'fun~isers or a comm~ty service project. ' ' ? ~'~11:'~, As oW.way of saying thank ._y,0t0:3~,e would like to donate $150.00 to / ~x be,us~dfOr any arising nee~ ~1~0:: ~I[~Y have -: ,¢Thank-,,you~fibe~ing;P~}Of our in We could not be an :5~.'effect~ve~grganiz~t~gn, witIiout you. · .. ~ .~~ l..i '..... COLUMBIA HEIGHTS POLICE DEPARTMENT DATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT: June 20, 2003 Keith Windschitl Thomas M. Johnson, Chief of Police~~ Conceal Carry Law Attached please find a copy of the new Conceal Carry Law. I have marked the section that shows what you and/or the Commission must do in order to keep guns out of Murzyn during a "private" function. I have also noted what we, the police, can do if a person violates the posting of the building during a "private" non- governmental function. It would be my suggestion that you simply put into the contract that since the hall is being rented for a "non-governmental" function no firearms are allowed in the building at any time the rental lease is in effect. That firearms are not allowed into the facility during the time of the lease and that the building will be properly posted and notification given by the renter to all attendee's that no firearms are allowed in the building in compliance with Minnesota State Statute 609.66 Subd. 17. 27.24 27.25 27.26 27.27 27.28 27.29 27.30 27.31 27.32 27.33 27.34 /~7.35 27.36 28.1 x~ 28.2 ~/ 28.3 ~ 28.4 X.28.8 28.9 28.10 /~'8.11 28.12 28.13 28.14 . 28.15 28.16 28.17 28.18 28.19 28.20 28.21 28.22 28.23 28.24 28.25 28.26 28.27 28.28 ~28.29 x,,,~8.30 28.3l 28.32 12. If the court denies the petition, the court must award the permit holder reasonable costs and expenses including attorney fees. The petition may be filed in any county in the state where a person holding a license or permit from another state can be found. (d) The commissioner of public safety must, when necessary, execute reciprocity agreements regarding carry permits with jurisdictions whose carry permits are recognized under paragraph (a). Sec. 22. Minnesota Statutes 2002, section 624.714, is amended by adding a subdivision to read: Subd. 17. [POSTING; TRESPASS.] (a) A person carrying a firearm on or about his or her person or clothes under a permit or otherwise who remains at a private establishment knowing that the operator of the establishment or its agent has made a reasonable request that firearms not be brought into the establishment may be ordered to leave the premises. A person who fails to leave when so requested is guilty of a petty misdemeanor. The fine for a first offense must not exceed $25. Notwithstanding section 609.531, a firearm carried ~n v~ola~ of this subdivision is not subject to forfeiture. (b) As used in this subdivision, the terms in this paragraph have the meanings given. (1) "Reasonable request" means a request made under the' following circumstances~ (i) the requester has prominently postedm conspicuous sign at evew entrance to the establishment containing the following lna~ nk~-u3~gee~;(,,.I~I~CATE IDENTITY OF OPERATOR)BANS GUNS IN THESE (ii) the requester or its agent personally informs the person of the posted request and demands compliance: (2) "Prominently" means readily visible and within four~ feet laterally of the entrance with the bottom of the sign at a, height of four to six feet above the floor: (3) "Conspicuous" means lettering in black arial typeface at least 1-1/2 inches in height against a bright contrasting background that is at least 187 ~uare inches in area: (4) "Private establishment" means a building, structure, or portion thereof that is owned, leased, controlled, or operated by a nongovernmental entity for a nongovernmental purpose. (c) The owner or operator of a private establishment may not prohibit the lawful carry or possession of firearms in a parking facility or parking area: (d} This subdivision does not apply to private residences: The lawful possessor of a private residence may prohibit Phone: (651) 281 - 1200 - 1122 Fzx: (651) 281-1299 TDD (651) 281-1290 Web Site: http:"Avww.lnmc.org/ Minnesota Citizens' Personal Protection Act of 2003 "Conceal-and-Carry Law" -- What It Means For Cities Introduction Gov. Tim Pawtenty recently signed into la~v a bill that reduces local authority over issuance of concealed handgun permits and is expected to significantly increase the number of permit- holders. Ihe Minnesota Personal Protection Act, (Senate File 842, will be 2003 Minn. Sess. Law, Chap. 28), passed in the House on an 88-46 vote and in the Senate on a 37-30 vote, and was signed into law by Gov. Pawlenty on April 28. It removes all authority from police chiefs to issue conceal and carry permits, and mandates that sheriffs issue permits to all applicants except those convicted of serious crimes. The la~v also prohibits cities from prohibiting guns on city property, except in limited circumstances. More than 300 organizations, including city councils, statewide police associations, churches and health and education groups, opposed the legislation, arguing that the new law would put an estimated 90,000 additional concealed weapons onto the streets. Currently, fewer than 12,000 individuals have permits to carry concealed weapons. Proponents of the bill argued that sheriffs and police chiefs had too much discretionary authority, and that applicants should decide for themselves if they need to carry a concealed weapon. Three groups supported the legislation: the National Rifle Association, Concealed Carry Reform Now, and the Republican Party of Minnesota. An amendment offered in the House on behalf of the League of Minnesota Cities would have allowed public facilities, such as city halls, parks, and recreation centers, to prohibit concealed weapons on the premises. The amendment failed on a vote of 48-84. No similar amendment was attempted in the Senate. Conceal-and-carry law: What it means for cities League staffhas prepared this memorandum to help cities understand some of the most significant implications of the new law. In addition, links to related information are provided at the end of the memo. The League will continue to supplement this memorandum as additional information is gathered about how the law is being interpreted by affected groups. Please let us know if there are additional questions you would like us to address. 145 University Avenue West · St. Paul, MN 55103-2044 * (651) 281-1200 · (800) 925-1122 * www. lmnc. org 2 Can cities prohibit guns on city property? No, with some limited exceptions. While the law allows private property owners, who follow a specific set of procedures, to request that guns not be brought into a "private establishment," the law does not generally-afford cities the same ability. For example, a private business may prohibit the carrying of guns on its premises if the business "prominently" posts a "conspicuous" sign at each entrance to the establishment stating that the "(NAME OF OPERATOR) BANS GUNS IN THESE PREMISES." In addition, the business owner or their agent must personally inform "the person of the posted request, and demand cOmpliance.'' Again, cities do not have a similar ability to "post" their facilities. The situations in which cities may limit guns on city property appear to be limited to the following circumstances: Employees. As an employer, cities "may establish policies that restrict the carry or possession of firearms by its employees while acting in the course and scope of employment." The exception does not apply to parking areas. (This exception is further discussed below.) Property. used for "school purposes." It is a misdemeanor for an individual to carry a firearm on "school property." "School property" is defined as including "a public or private elementary, middle, or secondary school building and its improved grounds, whether leased or owned by the school; a child care center licensed under chapter 245A during the period children are present and participating in child care programs;.., and that portion of a building or facility under the temporary, exclusive control of a public or private school, a school district, or an association of such entities where conspicuous signs are prominently posted at each entrance that give actual notice to persons of the school related use." Accordingly, if city property is being used for any of these defined school related purposes, guns are prohibited. Private use of city property. A private party that leases space in city buildings or facilities may prohibit firearms in the leased spaced by following the posting and notice requirements described above. The city may also be able to condition the private use of city facilities on an agreement to ban guns. However, as a landlord, the city may not restrict the "lawful carry, or possession of firearms by tenants or their guests." Persons under the influence of alcohol. A person is prohibited from carrying a pistol in a public place while under influence of drugs or alcohol, or where the person's blood alcohol concentration is more than 0.04. This exception may have particular applica.bility to municipal liquor establishments. Consumption of one or two alcoholic beverages can often put a person's blood alcbhol level above 0.04. So, although municipal liquor stores do not have the same ability to "post" their premises as private establishments, it might be permissible for a municipal liquor store (particularly on-sale facility) to adopt a policy requiring customers to disclose whether they are carrying a gun. 145 University. Avenue West * St. Paul, MN 55103-2044 * (651) 281-1200 * (800) 925-1122 · wxw,v. Lnmc.org CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS Public Works Department TO: FROM: SUBJECT: DATE: PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION KEVIN HANSEN PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER~ LOCAL GRANT APPLICATIONS JULY 10, 2003 For your information, attached are the letters received from the DNR notifying the City that we did not rank high enough in the grant applications submitted to be recommended for funding for Sullivan Lake Park and Huset Park. rU.'jb Attachment: DNR letters dated 6/26/03 June 26,2003 Minnesota Department of Natural Resources 500 Lafayette Road St. Paul, Minnesota 55155-4010 Mr. Kevin Hansen City Engineer 637 38th Avenue NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 RE: FY 2004 Local Park Grant Program Application, Huset Park Dear Mr. Hansen · The review and ranking of the Local Park Grant Program applications has been completed. This review, which included a careful analysis of each application, was completed by staff of the Local Grants Unit. Competition for the limited grant dollars available was intense. Only 13 applications, out of 82 applications submitted, were recommended for funding. Unfortunately, your application did not rank highly enough to be recommended for funding this year. If you would like information regarding your application and/or suggestions on how your proposed project might be revised to make it more competitive, please call your grants manager: AudreyMularie at 651/296-4705 Thank you for your interest in the Local Park Grant Program. "' Sincerely, Wayne M. Sames, Supervisor Local Grants Program DNR Information: 651-296-6157 An Equal Opportunity Employer Who Values Diversity · 1-888-646-6367 ° TrY: 651-296-5484 · 1-800-657-3929 Pdnted on Recycled Paper Containing a Minimum of 10% Post-Consumer Waste MZNNESOTA TWZNS COMMUNITY FUND (MTCF) Twins Fields for Kids Matching Grant Application - 2003 Organization Name: C,¥y 0-F 0 0/I.41,14 b f~L H~ ,'.~ [4 "/-..~ i~C6r'CCL"/'-fOyl City:GO/' Contact Name: ~$]q ~Ve.r'rnO~lle.. Contact e-mail address:~ec,~ -o~e~mok le. ecl · Colu~ biq- J~J~f~- Contact Daytime Phone: (7(a~) Applicants must be a Nonprofit 50:t(c)3 organization or government agency. [s' your organization a (drde one): Nonprofit 501(c)3 Organization - OR (attach copy of IRS designation letter) Requested Matching Grant Amount: ~-overnment Agen~ Renovation/Project Description - Bdefly descdbe the baseball/softball field renovation project (i.e., what is being upgraded - fences, dugouts, backstops, etc.). Will the MTCF grant be used for a specific purpose? Up to one additional page may be attached. 5~'Q- AH~h~d ,~)O~LIFvI~f si&, 385. oo volunteer labor, materials, or equipment Eliaibilitv 1) Do you operate a baseball program? (Yes) No 2) Do you operate a softball program? ~ No F'¢,¢ 30+ 3) How many years has your program been in existence? o+ year 4) How many children participate in your baseball program? How many teams participate in your baseball program? 5) How long does your regular baseball/softball season last? 6) #Boys. ~- ~0; #Girls #Boys i_~' ;#Gids 3 Does a board of directors govem your baseball/softball program? ; Tota m or '/'A s What is the total cost of the renovation project? A detailed line item budget with firm bids for major work is preferred. are being donated, please be sure to list those in the budget as a secured donation. Has the renovation begun? If so, what has been completed and what is the completion schedule? if not, when will it begin and what is the completion schedule? How will/did you raise additional renovation funds? On a separate page please list other sources of support that have been secured and requests for support that are currently pending or to be submitted HOW long has your organization been raising funds for this renovation project? f ap po r ~L VO/~)L~ O When will all funds ne~e/d ~oir the project be secured? What will be the~impact on the project if you do not receive a Twins Fields for Kids grant? C, ¢7' Co ,,a , l'""r' ' /Tq nn3 om. cur. COMMUNITY FUND july 15, 2003 Josh Overmohle City of Colombia Heights Recreation 530 Mill Street Northeast Colombia Heights, MN 55421 Mr. Overmohle: Thank you for submitting an application for support from the Trains Fields for tO'ds grant program. We received your request for $5,000. However, at this time the Twins Cormnunity Fund has already exhausted its allocated funding for the Twins Fields for Iqfids program. We expect to continue to fund this program in the future and will inform you when funds are available again. At that time, we will review your application for grant support. Thank you for your interest in this program and please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions at 612-375-7507 or BryanDonaldson~twinsbaseball. com. Regards, Bryan P. Donaldson Youth Baseball & Softball Programs Coordinator TWINS COMMUNITY FUND 34 Kmg¥ PUCKETT PLACE · MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55415 · EXECUTIVE OFFICE: 612.375.1366 www. twinsbaseball.co m CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS Public Works Department TO: FROM: SUBJECT: PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION KEVIN HANSEN PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER PARK AND RECREATION MEETING OF 7/23/03 - CITY COUNCIL REFERRAL OF SCREENING FENCE FOR RAMSDELL PARK DATE: JULY 16, 2003 At open mike at the City Council Meeting of June 9, 2003, Mr. Marvin Sowada requested a screening fence be placed between his property at 4990 Johnson Street and the Ramsdell Park wading pool. His request was referred to the Park and Recreation Commission by the City Council for review. Staff has reviewed the past records and has not found any indication of a previous request for the installation of a screening fence. Screening fencing is not part of the Parks CIP nor has it been part of any grant request for Parks Improvements. It should be noted that none of the other existing wading pools have any type of similar screening and are also located in or next to residential areas. Because of the topography of this area, and that the 4990 property sits at an elevation slightly above the pool area, any type of screening to be effective would have to be placed at or near the existing wading pool fence line. Two types of screening could be considered: solid fencing or plantings. In this case, an 8-foot high cedar fence would have to be placed running east to west to provide adequate screening from the wading pool. A hedge row of appropriate plantings could also be placed, but may take a few years of growth to be an effective screen. Staff has researched costs related to fencing and find that material and installation costs would be in the range of $4,000-$4,500. Screening utilizing plantings would be half or less than that cost. No money was provided for Ramsdell Park in 2003 in either the Parks budget or the Parks Construction Development Fund. If the Park and Recreation Commission desires to move forward with screening the Ramsdell Park Wading Pool, funds would have to be allocated for materials and installation. Due to the nature of the Park setting, and if desired by the Park & Recreation Commission, staff would recommend using plantings as a screening device.