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RecreationandParkCommission | 2010-11-10 | 3 | Commissioner Mariani asked how it was determined to have a synthetic turf field. Were there other choices? Is it a priority? The City found this money, but who decided that the funds would be used for synthetic turf? Director Lillard stated that nothing has been decided the idea is still conceptual. This came out of a sub-committee between AUSD and the City. They have been meeting for approximately 18 months. Commissioner Cooper stated that he knows this has been discussed for many years. Director Lillard stated that this may have changed due to the pool situation. There could be other choices. Then you would have to have the School Board and the Council takes an action. The sub-committee is just starting to talk about preferences. Commissioner Mariani asked if the money is designated for the joint use of the AUSD and City. Director Lillard stated that it is designated for capital improvement for recreation facilities. Commissioner Cooper stated that discussions have been held regarding expansion to the Encinal Boat Ramp and redoing restrooms, etc. Director Lillard stated that another plus for putting the artificial turf at Encinal High School is that the City owns the Encinal Boat Ramp. The Encinal Boat Ramp restrooms will be renovated with some of the Measure WW funds and a gate could be installed between the sites. Then area would be self-contained and you would not have to use the school itself for anything. Commissioner Sonneman stated that this would be a great advantage for so many of the community groups. Commissioner Cooper asked if the elevation/high water table would be an issue. Director Lillard stated that would be an engineering issue which could be discussed or investigated later. Commissioner Sonneman asked about the timeline. Director Lillard stated that the City would have to have an agreement with AUSD, have both bodies (School Board and Council) take an action, once a decision is made and the decision is to go with a field you probably be looking at nine months. That would be to engage a contractor, receive bids, do a build out, etc. Commissioner Restagno asked if there was any "ball park" figure for doing the project. Director Lillard stated that to do Encinal High School with a full track cost was just over $1 million because the infrastructure (sewer lines, drainage, utilities, lights, etc.) is already there. Commissioner Cooper stated that if the project is going to be done it would make sense to redo the stands. If you are going to use the restrooms on the other side, you may want to separate the stands so people do not have to go all the way down to the water to enter. Recreation & Park Commission Mtg. 3 Minutes - Thursday, November 10, 2010 | RecreationandParkCommission/2010-11-10.pdf |