HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - August 7, 1985 (98)At the regular adjourned City Council meet ing of July 24,
1985, Council Member Snider expressed concern about the
need for additional protective screening for spectators at
\ the Softball Complex. Staff was directed to pursue the
feasibility of installing some type of protective device
which might also serve as a sun screen or shade structure.
Parks and Recreation Director Ed DeBenedetti has asked
the architectural ficin of Morris and Wenell to prepare a
preliminary design. The structcres will need to be
substantial to insure the oafety of the spectators,
Particularly if we are to achieve shade as well. Even the
lightest of screens require appropriate design because of
weight. Staff will keep the City Council apprised as the
Project develops.
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COUNCIL COMMUNICATI,"N
TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM. THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
SUBJECT: P10=IVE SCREENING AT SOEM LL COMPLEX
DATE 1 NO.
PBC( 1MENDED ACTION: None required. Information only.
7, 1985
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: At the regular adjourned City Council meeting
of July 24, 1985 Councilnv�er Snider expressed concern about the need for
additional protective screening for spectators at the Softball Complex.
Staff was directed to pursue the feasibility of installing some type of
protective device which might also serve as a sun screen or shade
structure. Parks and Recreation Director Ed DeBenedeeti has asked the
architectural firm of Norris and Wenell to prepare a preliminary design.
The structures will need to be substantial to insure the safety of the
spectators, particularly if we are to achieve shade as well. Even the
lightest of screens require appropriate design because of Weight. Staff
will keep the City Council apprised as the project developes.
Respe Illy subm�tted,
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Thomas A. Peterson
City Manager