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<br />• The group held a discussion on potential engagement opportunities with the public <br />for this project. <br />• The Commission recommended shade options be considered near the playground <br />and within the splash pad. <br />• It was noted all options would be ADA accessible. <br />• The different themes that could be chosen for the splash pad were described. The <br />Commission supported the natural option because it would fit in with the natural <br />surroundings within the park and would be a unique splash pad for the community. <br />• Staff anticipated the splash pad could be installed late this fall or early next spring. <br />• The Commission requested staff reach out to the public to see what their feedback <br />would be regarding the splash pad. <br /> <br />B. Totem Pole Park Project <br /> <br />Director Fink shared an update on the Totem Pole Park project. She reported staff would be <br />applying for a grant for $300,000 for this park. She reviewed the potential site plans for <br />Totem Pole Park which included an open air picnic shelter with permanent restrooms or a <br />medium sized neighborhood center. In addition, a playground with seating, full sized <br />basketball court, Bankshot, four pickleball courts, improved ballfield, paved 8’ wide trail <br />loop, and off-street parking lot and improved accessibility were also being considered for <br />this park. Staff commented on the preliminary budget for the project and requested <br />feedback from the Commission. <br /> <br />Discussion included: <br />• The Commission asked if the plan was to tear down the existing building at the park. <br />Staff noted this was the case. <br />• The benefits of having intergenerational sporting options at this park was discussed. <br />• The Commission recommended staff reconnect with the neighborhood in order to <br />make them aware of what is coming at Totem Pole Park. <br />• The name of this park was discussed and staff noted a scout in the community <br />recreated the original totem pole that was onsite. <br />• The Commission asked what the timeline was for this project. Staff indicated the <br />project would be completed by the fall of 2023. <br /> <br />Motion by Bank, seconded by Sokol-Kraft to recommend the City Council move forward <br />with the site plan for Totem Pole Park as indicated for application to the MnDNR. A roll call <br />vote was taken. Motion carried 8-0. <br /> <br />C. Sunny Square Park Project <br /> <br />Director Fink shared an update on the Sunny Square Park project. She reviewed the <br />potential site plans for Sunny Square Park which included an open air picnic shelter with <br />permanent restrooms or a medium sized neighborhood center. In addition, ballfield <br />improvements, play area, consolidated parking lots, paved 8’ wide trail loop, open lawn <br />area for informal recreation, a trail connection to Rice creek Regional Trail West, a <br />monument sign and stormwater improvements were also being considered for this park. <br />Staff commented on the preliminary budget for the project and requested feedback from <br />the Commission.