2022-08-22 Parks Committee Minutes City of Albertville Parks Committee Meeting Minutes August 22, 2022
Attendees:Tim Guimont, LeRoy Berning, Larry Boller, Lauryn White,Terry James
1. Updates
a. Linfield new play structure
No update
b. Update on replacement-Damage at Westwind Park to Tube slide
We are still waiting on the part to be delivered
c. Update-Proposed scoreboard for Anglers' ball field—cost being paid for by Lions
No Update
2. Replacement for Andy
The city posted the open position on the committee on their website. QR code signs are
going to be made and posted in the pavilion in Central Park for people to scan if they are
interested in joining the committee.
3. Project for next year—Central Park Playground Replacement+Splash Park and small play area
west of Caboose
• Continue work at Central Park
is working on getting a bid for concrete (trail, "dance floor" and area adjacent to the
pavilion). Intent is for work to happen fall 2022. Committee recommends the following:
pursuit of a small,train-themed play structure for area to the west of the caboose; small
water feature for area near existing playground; replace existing play structure; add
sidewalk to along west side of Land between parking lot and church.
• STMA Rotary would like to donate$10,000 to the Central Park playground-equipment
must have their name on it
The committee proposed putting in a shaded seating area near the skate park with the
money that the STMA Rotary is offering to donate. The committee then discussed allowing
area businesses and organization to purchase items at the park, such as benches, picnic
tables, sun shades. The discussion included pricing and the length of time the for the
plaque. The topic will be further discussed at the next meeting.
• Budget of$400k to$500k for the playground
The proposed budget seems reasonable given the cost of other playgrounds in the area that
have recently been replaced.
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• Update equipment at Central park, more swings,change surfaces from sand/woodchips to
mats, more adapted equipment—ADA compliant—include sitting areas with sun shades,
benches around the trees
The committee is still researching ideas for the updated playground area and an additional
play area by the caboose. The idea was raised to combine the small train themed area near
the caboose with a water feature. Possibly with a light feature.
• Get drawings/survey of area so that we know the size
The city was working on getting a survey of the current playground area of central park
which will show the location of trees and the size of the area that can be used for planning
purposes.
Future Projects(wishlist)
• Expand Westwind board walk
• Shuffle board pads
• Parks Photography Contest
• Pet waste bags and signage
• Ball fields at compost site
Next Meeting: September 26, 2022
Minutes recorded and prepared by Terry James
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