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RecreationandParkCommission | 2013-03-14 | 3 | Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes - March 14, 2013 Page 3 Speaker Peter Wolfe read to the Commission a story by Dan Thomas, circa 1965. He stated the meaning of "play' has changed, from being outside to digital play. He cited AMC 2-62-3 that is a local ordinance for a local participation policy requirement in all RFPs for local contractors/designers. Speaker Barry Parker wanted to state that he was moved by the presentation and efforts put forth for this property. He stated that he is a swimmer and suggested getting away from the idea that a swim facility could be part of this property, due to funding issues. There is a great need to recondition the two pools. He spoke on the Highline railway rehab project in NY City being a great example. Commissioner Delaney asked if outside Alameda groups use the pools. Mr. Parker stated, no. Director Wooldridge stated only Alameda teams use the pools but a competitive meet can bring in up to 800 people. Mr. Parker further stated that if a swim complex was built, the high schools would have to transport students and equipment to a non-school site and it could lead to the existing pools not be repaired. The best thing to do is to rehab the current pools, especially Emma Hood. Speaker Doug Siden, East Bay Regional Park District Board representative, wanted to share that this is a unique opportunity as many cities do not have properties able to be developed, especially of this size. He stated that we may not need to duplicate what we already have on the island. He would like operational costs and maintenance to be considered. He asked for the naming ordinance to also be considered. Speaker Aaron Thies wanted to reiterate a thank you and is pleased to see the walking and biking trails. He and Jean had discussed a tiered system for trails and trails can be incorporated into other areas. He suggested mountain biking being separate from BMX. Speaker Doug deHaan said all the individual speakers previous have thanked everyone but he wanted to make a mention to the Commission. He shared some of the constraints with this property. He provided the background on renaming and remediation of Estuary Park. The community is willing to do many different aspects for developing this project and could keep the funding issues low. He suggested asking for help from the community. He stated the pools need to be rehabbed, but the schools need to put in their part. He's looking forward to the next step. Speaker Pat Colburn said her house overlooks the Beltline and agreed the Commission has identified sports facilities options in other locations. We don't have a space that fosters wildlife, and sports facilities and wildlife won't mix. She suggested moving the parking area. Speaker Debra Arbuckle said she was a friend of Jean's for years prior to the beltline project. People love the sense of peace in this property. There is a sense of wonder in this property and would love to have kids play in this area. Speaker Mali McGee said she is a 17 year resident of Alameda and said she proposed building a 5- acres community farm on the Beltline property. A community farm would employ good land management with grazing with goats, pigs, and chickens. The project would be self-funded and could benefit the community in many ways. She runs a shareholder dairy. | RecreationandParkCommission/2013-03-14.pdf |