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Memo <br /> <br />Date: FebrUary 29, 1996 <br /> rr <br />To: MarkiBoos, Parks/Utilities Supervisor <br /> <br />From: Sue ~.Z2 <br />Re: Resid~ent survey summary/Emerald Pond Park <br /> <br />* Residents a~l stated that they appreciated the oppommity to be involved in the planning <br />process. <br /> <br />* Comments ~'egarding sidewalk: <br /> -Not i~n 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 /> -Neitl~er opposed or in favor of it - City needs to conduct a more intensive study <br /> as to~affic flow and accessibility for all neighbors, and establish clearer objectives. <br /> -It w6uld be ideal if sidewalk connected to the new Ramsey nature trail. <br /> -Agaiflst building walk along 143rd since they were never told, compared to <br /> homoCners along Potassium who had it in their"contracts.~ <br /> -Stree~t is very wide with enough room for people to walk their dogs, bike, and jog. <br /> -~ost~y adults are walking and jogging and many adult use the park. <br /> -It s o~ay if it goes along Potassium, 144th, and then Quicksilver. <br /> -Plan ~, a longer walk area, would be nice. <br /> -Use ~e funds in a way that everyone would benefit. <br /> -We ~.oved out to Ramsey to get away from sidewalks. <br /> -The lidewalk is a great idea. <br />*Problems at ~ark: <br /> -Conc '~rned with park damage by kids who come on bikes and throw rocks onto <br /> bridge~ and at geese, also grass seeded mats. Police have been called. Needs to be <br /> moni~ ~red more - it could be really beautiful but kids may ruin it. <br /> -Fund ', should be used to somehow keep geese and ducks off paths and fields. So <br /> many hoppings people can hardly walk around, rollerblade, etc. Fowl are great to <br /> see, b: tt mess keeps us away from the park. <br /> -Keep!storm drainage areas cleaner- stuff blows from construction areas. <br /> -Morelsupervision to prevent vandalism. <br />*Amenities regluested: <br /> -Kiosl{ 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 ~ore trees. <br /> -Build~a shelter near ballfield. <br /> -Add ~ore picnic tables, benches, and grills. <br /> -Add ~ dock with railings out into thd'lake.~' <br /> -Install a fountain. <br /> -Build [an arbor with Victorian-era seating and flowers. <br /> -Add ~ volleyball pit because it is loved by middle school children. <br /> -Erect ~ basketball standard. <br /> -Have ~ 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 /> -Woulql the proposed fountain be decorative or for drinking water? <br /> -Could!there be functional seating with flowering plants on the island near ballfield9 <br /> <br /> <br />