Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 05/12/1994

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CASE #1 PARK PLAN FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD PARK IN THE SUNNY PONDS SUBDIVISION By: Parks/Utilities Supervisor Mark Boos Background: The attached memorandum, dated April 22, 1994, was sent to the residents interested in the development of the neighborhood park in the Sunny Ponds subdivision. On Thursday, April 28, 1994, several residents "braved" the snow storm and came to City Hall to discuss the park's development. Those residents achieved a consensus for the park's development and also generated additional rexiuests for information. In addition to the materials presented to them, they requested cost information on frisbee golf equipment, volleyball court construction, the cost of a sandbox and horseshoe pits, a potential half-court basketball facility, and tether ball. They also requested cost break downs for a backhoe style digger and a full-size independent swing for the playground. The residents desired future park dedication projections for the Prairie District in order to help them formulate the "Phase I" development of the park. Those residents requested this information preparatory to Tuesday, May 10, 1994, when they wi11 again meet and finatize their requests and recommendations to the Commission for the park's development. They also plan to have representatives at the May 12, 1994 Park and Recreation meeting. It is expected that the Park and Recreation Commission will be able to recommend approval of a park plan and corresponding budget based on information and requests presented by the residents at the meeting. The Commission, if possible, should also recommend a name for the park (reports from the resident's April 28, 1994 meeting indicate they support the name "Solstice Park", and eventual provision of a Sun Dial). If all of the park elements are agreed to at the meeting, Staff will formalize the park plan drawing and present the materials to City Council at their May 24, 1994 meeting. Additional information will be available at the meeting. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the Park and Recreation Commission formalize a development plan and budget for the park and direct Staff to proceed with City Council authorization of the parks development including a park name. Commission Action: Based upon discussion. Reviewed by: City Administrator City Engineer Finance Officer Parks/Utilities Supervisor Also distributed to: Residents of the Sunny Ponds Subdivision P&R: 5/12/94