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RecreationandParkCommission | 2010-11-10 | 2 | 4. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS None. 5. NEW BUSINESS A. Discussion of Possible Locations for Installation of a Synthetic Turf Field - (Discussion/Action Item) Director Lillard stated that the Interim City Manager has identified one-time funds of approximately $3 million which have been designated for a capital improvement. The City has been in discussions with AUSD for approximately the last 18 months on entering into some type of interim joint use agreement for an all weather field. Discussions have been in general terms. The agreement would be very similar to the College of Alameda Hardball Field Agreement. AUSD would have priority use for their after school sports programs and the rest of the time ARPD would schedule for community groups. The field would be an artificial, full size football field that would be multi-use; you could play football, soccer, rugby, etc. Also, there would be a track and some renovations to the lighting. There are some broad cost estimates that cannot be finalized until the infrastructure, substructure, and drainage is inspected. There have been discussions with AUSD the location of the field. Two principal's thoughts discussed were Thompson Field (in its current configuration) and Encinal High School. After review the recommended location was Encinal High School. Due to the following: Less impact on a neighborhood. More parking. Noise would be less of a problem. Lights should not be a problem. The ideal situation would be to install artificial turf at both sites (Thompson Field and Encinal High School). With all of the other infrastructure and swim center needs, some of the money may go to those items. Director Lillard recommended that if only one is to be done then do the field at Encinal High School. No matter what AUSD does regarding future restructuring there is still plenty of space at that location. Even if AUSD closed that high school the field could still stay. The field would not go away just because the high school is closed. Discussion was held by Recreation Commission regarding recommendation. Director Lillard stated that ARPD would still do all of the scheduling, a 30 year joint use agreement would be done, and ARPD would be responsible for the maintenance. Currently, a draft joint use agreement is being worked on. Recreation & Park Commission Mtg. 2 Minutes - Thursday, November 10, 2010 | RecreationandParkCommission/2010-11-10.pdf |