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Memo <br /> <br />Date: February 29, 1996 <br /> <br />To: Ma~k Boos, Parks/Utilities Supervisor <br /> <br />From: Sue <br /> <br />Re: ReSident survey summary/Emerald Pond Park <br /> <br />* Resident~ ail stated that they appreciated the opportunity to be involved in the planning <br />process. <br /> <br />* Commen[ts regarding sidewalk: <br /> -N0- ' t in resident's interest because no one would use it anyway. Doesn't serve all. <br /> -Si&walks end up being more work for everyone, city and homeowners. <br /> -Ne!ither opposed or in favor of it - City needs to conduct a more intensive study <br /> as tb traffic flow and accessibility for all neighbors, and establish clearer objectives. <br /> -It ,Ivould be ideal if sidewalk connected to the new Ramgey nature trail. <br /> -A~ainst building walk along 143rd since they were never told, compared to <br /> homowners along Potassium who had it in their conu:acts. <br /> -Sn4eet is very wide with enough room for people to walk their dogs, bike, and jog. <br /> -Mt~stly adults are walking and jogging and many adult use the park. <br /> -It'~ okay if it goes along Potassium, 144th, and then Quicksilver. <br /> -PI~ B, a longer walk area, would be nice. <br /> -Us~ the funds in a way that everyone would benefit. <br /> -Wemoved out to Ramsey to get away from sidewalks. <br /> -Th~ sidewalk is a great idea. <br />*Problems ,at park: <br /> -Cohcemed with park damage by kids who come on bikes and throw rocks onto <br /> bride, e and at geese, also grass seeded mats. Police have been called. Needs to be <br /> mofiitored more - it could be really beautiful but kids may ruin it. <br /> -Fur~ds should be used to somehow keep geese and ducks off paths and fields. So <br /> mas/y droppings people can hardly walk around, rollerblade, etc. Fowl are great to <br /> see, But mess keeps us away from the park. <br /> -Ke~p storm drainage areas cleaner - stuff blows from construction areas. <br /> -Mo~re supervision to prevent vandalism. <br />*Amenities .~:equested: <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 /> -Plaflt more trees. <br /> -Build a shelter near ballfield. <br /> -Add more picnic tables, benches, and grills. <br /> -Add a dock with railings out into the lake. <br /> -Inst/dl a fountain. <br /> -Bund an arbor with Victorian-em seating and flowers. <br /> -Ad~ a volleyball pit because it is loved by middle school children. <br /> -Ere4t a basketball standard. <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 vandalism? <br /> -Wotfld the proposed fountain be decorative or for drinking water? <br /> -Could there be functional seating with flowering plants on the island near ballfield? <br /> <br /> <br />