5.b Public Works Staff Report Oct
Date of Meeting: October 7, 2021
To:
Parks and Recreation Committee
From:
Charles Fischer: Director of Public
Works
Re: Staff Report
Lilleskogen:
The park sign contractors are still scheduled to complete the posts and sign. The brick layer has been
delayed due to shortage of staff and number of projects to complete.
Hay Lake Park:
The Green Futures Program application has been submitted and waiting for a response if the City will be
granted the opportunity to plant trees in the park.
Ice Rink:
Modifications to the Gate opening are underway. The expansion is complete and staff is working on the
brackets that will support the boards to close the opening. Skate park amenities will soon go into storage
and cleaning of the concrete will begin shortly after.
Tennis/Pickle Ball Courts:
The nets will stay up as long as the weather dictates. Typical removal happens before chances of freezing
rain or snow to prevent damage to the nets. Blowing out of the leaves will become more of a challenge
on a daily basis as more begin to fall. Staff has been notified to monitor the courts and blow out as
needed.
Donation Benches:
Public Works is working on drafting a document outlining the donation bench protocol for Lilleskogen Park.
The final locations of the benches will be staked prior to the installation of the concrete. The pads will be
poured in the Spring unless the seasonal weather continues and an opportunity comes to complete this fall.
We should discuss what the interest is currently in the community for donation benches and how to promote
the opportunity in the park.
Wind in the Pines:
It has been reported that trees have fallen over the path and an inspection for required removals will happen
the week of Oct. 4th. An assessment will be shared after completion of the inspection.
Friends of Scandia Parks and Trails:
The Friends of Scandia Parks and Trails have volunteered their time to remove Buckthorn from Log House
Landing and possibly the eastern section of the Orwell Park area.