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3 Commissioner Frischman asked if the open air pavilion could be closed at some point in the future. Parks and Recreation Director Fink reported this pavilion will remain open air. She commented further on the programming that would be offered at Totem Pole Park. Chair Biedenfeld questioned if Totem Pole Park would have a warming house for the pleasure skating rink. Parks and Recreation Director Fink explained the stormwater pond within the park would be skateable, but noted the park would not have a warming house in the winter months. Chair Biedenfeld inquired what the noise regulations would be at the open air pavilion. Parks and Recreation Director Fink commented on the City’s noise regulations. She reported the City would encourage residents to call the Public Safety Department if there were noise concerns occurring within a City park. Commissioner Nelsen commented he understood there were noise concerns being raised regarding pickleball courts. He asked if the City would be putting in additional landscaping to address the noise concerns. Parks and Recreation Director Fink discussed how Totem Pole Park would have intergenerational activities with its full sized basketball court, bank shot and pickleball courts. She commented on the elevations of the park and noted the pickleball court location was located within a natural bowl in the park. She noted the fence along 9th would be prepared to hold acoustic block if this was necessary in the future. Commissioner Nelsen questioned if the City had considered a name change for this park. Parks and Recreation Director Fink reported the PREC Commission has discussed this matter on several different occasions and this was also discussed with the City’s new DEI Coordinator. She commented on the history of this park noting the original name was Foss Road Park. She noted the totem pole that was placed in the park was in honor of the ones seen in Alaska. She indicated there had been discussion to create signs to discuss the parks history. Commissioner McQuillan thanked staff for their great work on this park. He questioned if staff had considered putting a barrier between the road and the stormwater pond. Parks and Recreation Director Fink stated this was not something the City had plans for, but noted the City would not be opposed to putting bollards in place. Commissioner Frischman requested further information on how Bankshot was played. Parks and Recreation Director Fink described how Bankshot was played and noted this would be an all age, inclusive amenity for the community. Chair Biedenfeld encouraged the City to replant the park with mature or fast growing trees in order to provide shade for residents. Parks and Recreation Director Fink discussed how the City would be utilizing its Missouri gravel bed trees for replanting this park. Motion by Commissioner McQuillan, seconded by Commissioner Enanaa, to recommend the City Council approve the proposed site plan based on the findings of fact and conditions listed within the staff report as may have been amended here tonight. Approved 6-0.