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CASE # \3 SUNFISH LAKE PARK - MASTER PLAN ADOPTION AND PARK DEVELOPMENT By: Mark Riverblood, Parks Supervisor Background: The purpose of this case is to adopt the Master Plan for Sunfish Lake Park, and to begin the process of. park improvements. At their June 2008 meeting, the Park and Recreation Commission recommended adoption of the plan, and Master Plan Report. The bullet points below briefly highlight some of the key steps leading to the present state of Sunfish Lake Park: . A long-term Park's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) goal is. realized when the proposed park is acquired from Waste Management through an industrial land purchase. . During the process of Park Dedication determinationJor the Village of Sunfish Lake, the Park and Recreation Commission recommends that the proposed Sunfish Lake Park serve that subdivision's park needs - and, that 15% of the Park Dedication proceeds (approx~mately $34,800) be allocated to park planning. . As part of the annual CIP process, $30,000 is allocated for park planning; and $300,000 is projected for Sunfish Lake Park construction in 2008. . The City contracts with Brauer and Associates for the design services - which includes a mailed invitation for public participation to all homes and businesses within 3000' feet of the proposed park. . Staff guides the design process, and the Commission and Council refine three concepts to . a preferred concept with a trail paralleling Sunfish Lake Boulevard identified as a 'high' priority by the residents and Commission. Observations: Overall, the planning process for the Sunfish Lake Park has gone well; according to schedule, and the resulting 'Master Plan' is believed to be consistent with all of the public input received- as well as the direction provided by City Council and the Park and Recreation Commission. As the Committee may recall, Brauer and Associates were determined to be the best qualified for providing the consulting services - and were by far themost economical., Brauer and Associates performed well, and also came in under budget, despite encouptering design changes late in the process (realignment for safety benefits of the entrance to Sunwood Drive). It should be further noted that a part of the economic success of this planning endeavor is owed to engineering staff, for accommodating the topographic and tree survey work into their spring work plan. Attached for your information are the following items, (the entire Master Plan Report is available separate from the agenda); . Overall Master Plan map -335-