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RecreationandParkCommission | 2007-02-08 | 2 | Woodworth, Alameda Girls Softball representative, to the Commission to give a presentation. Commissioner Ingram stated that he was a Board Member of the Alameda Girls Softball Association and would abstain from voting on this issue. Phil Woodworth stated that ARPD staff and the Association had been working on finding a suitable place to put a storage facility (e.g., to store drags, safety equipment, etc.) for the last few months. This would be more convenient/efficient for managers, volunteers, etc. to operate on game days. The storage unit would be on the northeast corner of the tennis courts, facing the school. The unit would be placed so that the windscreen and shrubbery would obscure the view from Otis Dr. The size of the container would be 40 feet with 20 feet of the structure to be shared with ARPD. Commissioner Restagno asked how much need was there that ARPD needed to access 20 feet of trailer space. Director Lillard stated that if the trailer was there it would be more convenient for staff that is at the park because we do not have a centralized corp yard. There is a limited amount of fertilizer that each park has on site. It would be more convenient, but if they did not staff could get by. We are redoing the building within the next couple of years so our needs could be incorporated into the new building. If the entire container is dedicated to the Association, ARPD staff would not have a problem with it. Chair Ogden asked who would be responsible for the painting and upkeep maintenance of the container. Mr. Woodard stated that the Association would be responsible. Chair Ogden asked how long the container would be in the park. Director Lillard stated that is up to the Commission. Commissioner Johnson asked if there were similar containers in other parks. Director Lillard stated that there are smaller containers that are approx. 6 feet long by 6 feet wide by 6 feet high. Chair Ogden asked if it would not be better to have a storage container at each field. Mr. Woodworth stated that we would still be limited by size. More room allows them to organize a bit better and store larger pieces of equipment. Commissioner Restagno stated that where the group wants to put the container is very close to the picnic area. He asked if putting the container out by the EBMUD Wet Weather station might be better. Director Lillard stated that would put it in sight of Otis Drive, unless there was a way to shield it. Commissioner Reeves asked what the criterion was for selecting behind the tennis courts. Director Lillard stated that the container would not be within sight from Otis Drive, existing windscreen would help hide the structure, and closer to the fields. Mr. Woodworth stated that he had a concern with putting the container by the Wet Weather station which may be within the field of play of two of the ball fields. Commissioners Cooper, Restagno, and Chair Ogden stated that if it was located up against the fence closer to field number one it might be okay. Director Lillard stated that the container could go up against the fence and screening it with slats. 2 - Recreation & Park Commission Mtg Minutes - Thursday, February 8, 2007 | RecreationandParkCommission/2007-02-08.pdf |