The Park and Recreation Committee of the city works on some
projects on an annual basis. The projects
are scheduled in a Capital Improvement Plan for parks which is reviewed
annually. Part of the annual review is
to update the budget information adding in interest income from the previous
year, addressing annual funding, and reconciling the expenditures from the
previous year. Another part of the
annual review is to consider whether or not the plan for the year is
appropriate. If thoughts have changed or a better plan has
emerged, the plan for the future is adjusted.
This year the committee had contemplated the creation of a
9-hole disc golf course. In considering
this it was suggested that we at least should plan for an 18-hole course, if
possible, even though we may only build a 9-hole course to start with. Another consideration was what location would
best suit the city and where could this be built. The committee felt they needed additional
time to look at options and plan for this.
In doing so, they have requested that this project be moved to 2014 in
the plan. For 2013 the committee had
requested the plan be adjusted to provide for the purchase of 2 Freenotes Harmony
Park musical instruments. This change
was also made to the plan.
The revised CIP was requested to be approved by the city
council and accepted. The Park and
Recreation Committee have yet to make a decision about how they will proceed with
the project for 2013. Other goals for
2015 are being worked on and some interim steps for that project could be a
concern for this year. When decisions
are made the request to move forward will come to council.
The Park and Recreation Committee have also formed a subcommittee
to work on fund raising for the 2015 project.
This is a fishing boardwalk along the channel adjacent to Breezy Point
Drive. This project involves the
creation of a dock type structure that would be built on shore adjacent to the
channel to provide opportunities for fishing.
The structure will be handicap accessible. This is a popular spot for spring
fishing. Anyone interested in
volunteering for this effort is more than welcome. The Park and Recreation Committee also has
open spots for those who may be interested in becoming a member.
