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RecreationandParkCommission | 2012-01-11 | 3 | The overall goal is to have 13-15 parks within the City equipped. Director Lillard asked for more clarification on how this works, how it will be funded, and how the equipment itself will be maintained over time. Ms. Russi stated that the Friends of the Parks would like to lead this initiative, and through private donations, raise approximately $400,000. The initial amount would cover equipment purchasing, shipping and installation, with $50,000 of that total going towards maintenance. The cost per park is approximately $25-30,000. The equipment manufacturer has committed to contributing some pieces of equipment at no cost to help them accomplish their goal. Knowing Ms. Russi had talked to the hospital and other businesses, Chair Restagno asked what their level of enthusiasm was for the project. Ms. Russi stated that nobody has been negative about the proposition. Everyone from volunteer organizations who might want to do programming around this, to businesses that might want to contribute to the effort financially is very enthusiastic. As to how they will raise the money, the Friends are still in the process of determining what the best avenues to do this would be. They would like to start initially with Lincoln and Washington Parks. They are probably the most used parks in the city, with one on the East End and one on the West End. By installing at these parks initially, they hope to build enthusiasm in residents and businesses for equipment to be placed in other parks. Restagno then asked about people who might contribute to this effort. Would they be able to advertise "this equipment sponsored by" their organization or business? Director Lillard said that they do have ways of doing this, such as where you can apply a small sticker to an apparatus and people can use an android or i-phone app to read it. Sponsors could also be listed in Recreation's activity guide. Director Lillard advised that procedurally what Ms. Russi needs in order to take this to the Council, is a formal motion from the Commission endorsing the program. Commissioner Sonneman made a motion to highly endorse moving forward with fundraising efforts to get exercise equipment put in the parks. Commissioner Cooke seconded the motion which was unanimously approved. M/S/C SONNEMAN/COOKE (unanimously approved) "That the Friends of the Park move forward with fund-raising efforts to put exercise equipment in the parks." Approved (5): Restagno, Brown, Delaney, Sonneman, Cooke 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Krusi Park Batting Cage Proposal (Discussion/Action Item) Director Lillard stated that at the last Commission meeting, the AGSA (Alameda Girls Softball Association) submitted a formal plan which included a permanent location near the tennis courts for a batting cage in Krusi Park. It was reviewed and recommended that they seek an alternative site. The newly proposed location is along the Otis Drive side of the park. Lillard's professional opinion is that the batting cage does not belong at Krusi because it would be a single use facility in a multi-use park. Recreation & Park Commission Mtg. Minutes - Wednesday, January 11, 2012 -3- | RecreationandParkCommission/2012-01-11.pdf |