Parks and Recreation Commission

Inger Hiller, Chair Sarah Grider, Vice Chair Parks and Recreation Commission Rebecca Dunn Meeting Minutes Nathan Jones Shawn L'Esperance Madeline Self Michael Smith Wednesday, April 19, 2023 5:00 PM Butterfield Crossing Park 3952 Butterfield Crossing Dr. Castle Rock, CO 80109 NOTE: THIS MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. THREE OR MORE COUNCIL MEMBERS MAY ALSO ATTEND THIS MEETING, DURING WHICH THE ITEMS LISTED HEREIN WILL BE DISCUSSED. TIMES SHOWN ARE APPROXIMATE AND MAY BE ADJUSTED DUE TO CHANGES TO THE AGENDA. CALL TO ORDER/PUBLIC COMMENT ADDITIONS/DELETIONS/MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGENDA DURING THIS TIME, MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE INVITED TO ADDRESS THE COMMISSION AND STAFF ON ITEMS THAT ARE NOT ON THE AGENDA. COMMENTS SHOULD BE LIMITED TO NO MORE THAN FOUR (4) MINUTES. The meeting was called to order by Chair Inger Hiller at approximately 5 p.m. Staff in attendance included Jeff Brauer, Mike Kilman, Maia Yates, Brian Peterson and Matt Roth. Present 4 - Chair Inger Hiller, Vice Chair Sarah Grider, Commissioner Michael Smith, and Commissioner Shawn L'Esperance Not Present 3 - Commissioner Rebecca Dunn, Commissioner Nathan Jones, and Commissioner Madeline Self TOUR OF BUTTERFIELD CROSSING PARK RENOVATION PROJECT Staff provided a tour of the Butterfield Crossing Park renovation project. Highlights discussed included: - ADA accessibility improvements - Irrigation upgrades - An opened up plaza that will feature patterned and colored concrete - Restroom facility upgrades to ensure ADA accessibility and improve general amenities - A welcoming entrance to the Possibilities Playground area with steps and musical instruments; future signage and plaques to be installed to describe amenities and recognize donors of the playground - The previous courts were moved and new tennis courts with LED lights and a basketball court were installed; new and additional pickleball courts were also placed - An overview of the playground equipment such as zip lines, slides, a we-go-round and additional inclusive amenities - A barefoot walk area next to the sensory wall designed and created by participants in Therapeutic Recreation - A new fitness course Staff also confirmed that a grand reopening event was scheduled from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, June 9 and would feature a DJ, food trucks, adaptive sports and more. Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes April 19, 2023 Commission members expressed excitement over the park's upgrades. Member Shawn L'Esperance asked if staff had any concerns related to noise generated from the pickleball courts. Staff noted that they have researched potential noise reduction solutions, but explained that they are too costly to incorporate into the project at this time. COMMISSION COMMENTS None. ADJOURN The meeting adjourned at approximately 5:34 p.m.