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Councilmember Neff added that she had been involved in the discussions around the public art <br /> and supports the decision to hit pause. <br /> Foster Pool Redesign <br /> Director Leininger spoke about the Department's work to plan for the new Foster Pool. Foster <br /> Pool is currently experiencing one million gallons of water leakage per season. The department <br /> strives to design a facility for all ages and abilities with modern amenities. Director Leininger <br /> spoke of the surveys and open houses the department has coordinated. The design phase <br /> continues to be ongoing. Construction will begin in fall 2022. <br /> Madison Park improvements <br /> Director Leininger spoke about low-cost, high-impact improvements made to Madison Park this <br /> year in partnership with Public Works, the Mayor's office, and City Council. This project was <br /> unplanned but deemed necessary. Improvements included a new trail to connect the southeast <br /> corner of the park to the rest of the park, bleachers, park grills, public art, tree trimming and <br /> other amenities. He added that Public Works and the Schools are working together to rehabilitate <br /> the baseball diamond in time for the spring. <br /> Councilmember Bullock remarked that President O'Malley had advocated for a comprehensive <br /> redesign of Madison Park and asked when that was scheduled to take place. Director Leininger <br /> responded that the department will focus on a Parks Master Plan update in 2022, followed by a <br /> comprehensive master plan of Madison in 2023 or 2024. <br /> Traffic Calming Program <br /> Director Leininger reported that the department is diligently collecting data on all streets that <br /> have received a speeding complaint through the new online portal. Many streets have not <br /> qualified for an intervention. The few that have, have had neighbors reject an intervention. At <br /> this time, no traffic calming interventions are planned. $60,000 is budgeted annually to support <br /> interventions agreed upon by a majority of neighbors. <br /> If residents reject an intervention, the city can take less intrusive measures to monitor speed by <br /> radar signs and/or targeted patrols. <br /> Councilmember Bullock asked the department to engage councilmembers in the outreach to <br /> residents when they are deciding upon an intervention. He pointed out that councilmembers are <br /> skilled at door-to-door advocacy and communication. He added that a lot of city resources are <br /> being invested in the data collection portion of the program and councilmembers would like to <br /> see it result in interventions. <br /> Cove Community Center <br /> Director Leininger discussed the progress of the Cove Community Center. Councilmembers will <br /> be invited to tour the facility in December. The facility is on track to open in February 2022. He <br /> confirmed that the public will be able to reserve multiple rooms. <br /> Director Leininger and the committee discussed additional key projects in 2021 including: <br /> • Economic development support for BiRite, St. James, and Phantasy <br /> 6 <br />