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Councilmember Ojeda informed residents are displeased with the playground equipment at <br />Woodfalls Park. <br />There were no objections to moving forward with the project <br />Police Chief Ken Adcox added if three apparatus are added,the park can be designated a <br />drug free zone. <br />Council directed Staff to reconfigure removing parking south of the parking lot for more <br />playground equipment, if necessary. <br />I.Fairmont Park West Park & Pool–(Councilmember Kaminski) –R. Epting <br />Parks and Recreation Director Rosalyn Epting and Mayor Rigby presented a summary. <br />President of Fairmont Park West Homeowners Association Mike Patterson spoke and asked <br />the City consider taking on the maintenance at the pool and the homeowners association <br />continue to provide lifeguards. Mr. Patterson also asked the City to consider a 2-year <br />agreementand keep the park and pool operable. <br />Bill Bentley spoke and informed Council of concerns regarding the maintenance of the pool <br />andthe playground at Fairmont Park West. <br />Staff was directed to go out and confirm what needs to be done at Fairmont Park West Park <br />& Pool. <br />J.Recycling Options–(Councilmember Ojeda)–D. Pennell <br />Public WorksDirector Don Pennellpresented a summary. <br />Staff was directed to researchsubscription based options; installing camerasat the current <br />recycling location and to place the signage backon Sens Rd. <br />K.Animal Testing Protocol–(Councilmember Ojeda)–K. Adcox <br />Lieutenant Matt Daeumerpresented a summary. <br />Councilmember Ojeda commented there should be medical fundsto assist individuals that <br />adopt animals from the shelter. <br />Council agreed on Proposal I, testing and treatment of animals. <br />L.Decorative Street Lighting for S. Broadway –(Councilmember J. Martin) –R. Epting <br />Parks and Recreation Director Rosalyn Eptingpresented a summary. <br />Councilmember J. Martin commented he would like to see S. Broadway lighted and advised <br />he has asked the City Manager to visit with Harris County to see if funding is available. City <br />Manager Alexander advised he has an appointment with Harris County on Friday. <br />Councilmember Zemanek asked if this project qualifiesas beautification under the Economic <br />Development Corporation. City Manager Corby Alexander responded it is a possibility. <br />Staff was directed to come back with more information. <br />Page 3of 5 <br />April 14,2018, City Council Special Meeting Minutes <br /> <br />