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I <br /> I <br /> I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br /> <br />m~ <br /> <br />Date: February 29, 1996 <br /> <br />To: <br /> <br />From: <br /> <br />Re: <br /> <br />Mark Boos, ParksAJtilities Supervisor <br />Sue X~,/J~ <br />Resident survey summary/Emerald Pond Park <br /> <br />* Residents all stated that they appreciated the oppornmity to be involved in the planning <br />process. <br /> <br /> * Comments regarding sidewalk: <br /> -Not in resident's interest because no one would use it anyway. Doesn't serve all. <br /> -Sidewalks end up being more work for everyone, city and homeowners. <br /> -Neither opposed or in favor of it - City needs to conduct a more intensive study <br /> as tO traffic flow and accessibility for all neighbors, and establish clearer objectives. <br /> -It would be ideal if sidewalk connected to the new Ramgey nature trail. <br /> -Ag,ainst building walk along 143rd since they were never told, compared to <br /> hornowners along Potassium who had it in their"contracts.~ <br /> -Street is very wide with enough room for people to walk their dogs, bike, and jog. <br /> -Mostly adults are walldng and jogging and many adult use the park. <br /> -It's~okay ff it goes along Potassium, 144th, and then Quicksilver. <br /> -Plan B, a longer walk area, would be nice. <br /> -Us~ the funds in a way that everyone would benefit. <br /> -We:moved out to Ramsey to get away from sidewalks. <br /> -Th~ sidewalk is a great idea. <br />*Problems at park: <br /> -Concerned with park damage by kids who come on bikes and throw rocks onto <br /> bridl~e and at geese, also grass seeded mats. Police have been called. Needs to be <br /> monitored more - it could be really beautiful but kids may rain it. <br /> -Funds should be used to somehow keep geese and ducks offpaths and fields. So <br /> many droppings people can hardly walk around, rollerblade, etc. Fowl are great to <br /> see, but mess keeps us away from the park. <br /> -KeeP storm drainage areas cleaner - stuff blows from construction arms. <br /> -More supervision to prevent vandalism. <br />*Amenities requested: <br /> -Kiosk for info postings would be grand, if kept updated. <br /> -Irrigation will be help assure healthy new plants, grasses and trees. Good idea. <br /> -Plant more trees. <br /> -Build a shelter near ballfield. <br /> -Add more picnic tables, benches, an~ .gril,!s. <br /> -Add~a dock with railings out into th~ lake.~ <br /> -Install a fountain. <br /> -Build an arbor with Victorian-era seating and flowers. <br /> -Add a volleyball pit. because it is loved by middle school children. <br /> -Erect a basketball stahdard. <br /> -Have a skating rink, well maintained, with a warming house. <br />*Questions: <br /> -Would a new shelter house a permanent toilet and be sturdy, to prevent vandalism7 <br /> -Would the proposed fountain be decorative or for drinldng water? <br /> -Could there be functional seating with flowering plants on the island near ballfield? <br /> <br /> <br />