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RecreationandParkCommission | 2009-10-05 | 5 | removed from the project list that bothers Ms. Kerr is that the improvement of the Alameda Point Gym has been eliminated in order to build a new gym. As the Mayor pointed out at the last Council Meeting, why should we spend $2 million for a new gym when we could spend a fraction of that on a much bigger gym that we are most likely to get title to ourselves? Do you really want to spend $2 million for a new gym when we could use our precious City dollars to renovate something that we are very likely to get later? Joe Woodard, Alameda resident, stated that they spent time walking the neighborhoods trying to get peoples opinion and hopefully a signature on a letter included in the Council packet for tomorrow night asking the Council to remember the promises made about Estuary Park and parks in general in the City. Everyone was interested and more than half knew what was going on. Everyone is aware of how important park systems are to everyone. It is not going to be acceptable to anyone that we talked to in our neighborhood that this use of monies is legitimate. Nobody voted for this project. The group was happy that the Recreation and Park Commission's letter was included in the Council packet and appreciate it greatly. The group hopes that the Commission will stick to their guns. Chair Ogden stated that she wanted to go over some capital improvement projects and would like a follow up on the following: Lincoln Park irrigation improvements - Director Lillard stated it was tabled for lack of funding. Veteran's Building Elevator - Director Lillard stated that is still on the list. Veteran's Building Kitchen - Director Lillard stated that this is unfunded. ADA Upgrades to Parks - Director Lillard stated the parks are done as they are renovated. Play areas are all done. Buildings still need work. Lights - Director Lillard stated that they are still on the list. Krusi Park Building - Director Lillard stated that it is one of the top three on the list. Tennis Courts - Director Lillard stated that they are on the list. Washington Park Basketball Courts - Director Lillard stated that they are on the list. Chair Ogden stated that the Boys and Girls Club gets their building but we do not get our upgrades. Director Lillard stated that the list that is in the packet will come back to the Commission for approval. Chair Ogden stated why should we even bother. Red Wetherill, Mastick Board Director and Alameda resident, asked how many years parks renovations have been differed. Director Lillard stated that it has been a while. The last time the tennis courts at Washington Park were done was approximately 8-10 years ago. Ms. Sweeney asked how many parks are in danger of being closed for lack of safety due to lack of maintenance; for instance possible lawsuits due to accidents that could be prevented if courts were resurfaced, etc. Director Lillard stated that at this point there are no parks scheduled to be closed. Of course the further you defer the list it will be come more urgent. Ms. Kerr stated it will also become more expensive. Director Lillard stated that is true. Recreation & Park Commission Special Mtg. 5 Minutes - Monday, October 5, 2009 | RecreationandParkCommission/2009-10-05.pdf |