Laserfiche WebLink
Assistant Public Works Director Olson explained one of his concerns would be if they were to <br />allow this to be a public park, are they setting a precedent by allowing the charter school to use <br />tkis park when they have not don~ the same for the school that is already in the City. <br /> <br />Mr. Jacobsen discussed the plans for the parkway in the Town Center with the Commission. <br />There is a walkway around the parameter of the parkway. They also have internal walkways <br />within the park that connect to the major roadways. There will be open spaces, room for an <br />amphitheater in the park. There will be a bridge over the walkTvay to allow cars to cross and <br />having a footpath and water path under the bridge. <br /> <br />Commissioner Shryock asked if there was an opportunity for an outdoor classroom area. <br /> <br />Mr. Jacobsen showed on the drawings where this would be in the parkway. <br /> <br />Chairperson Johns inquired if there will be. permanent areas that will have water and what kind o~' <br />depth would be there. <br /> <br />Mr. Jacobsen stated the areas under the bridge would always have water in them. <br /> <br />Assistant Public Works Director Olson noted the depth would be six to ten feet and the ponds <br />will be lined. <br /> <br />Mr. Jacobsen stated they have landscapes that emulate more native growth of the area. He <br />explained they have the initial cost estimate but he has not had time to review it. <br /> <br />Assistant Public Works Director Olson updated the Commission on the issues brought up at <br />meetings. He explained that he would like to have the Joint Park & Recreation Commission and <br />City Council meeting for December 4th and this will also be the regular Park meeting for the <br />month and he will update the Commission on the cost breakdown. <br /> <br />Commissioner Shryock suggested in the meantime, they might only have a sliding hill at a park <br />and in time expand on that when they have more money. <br /> <br />Mr. Jacobson stated the direction he has been given is to develop the ideas of the Commission <br />into a plan and eventually expand upon them for the furore. <br /> <br />Chairperson Johns thought ~V~r. Jacobson did a great job of incorporating their ideas into the plan. <br /> <br />Commissioner Shryock asked if Mr. Jacobsen would be coming back to the Commission with <br />hardscape design because the Commission has talked about the look they want. <br /> <br />Mr. Jacobsen stated what they are trying to get done by the middle of December is an agreement <br />on concept plans and budget for the capital campaign. <br /> <br />Park and Recreation Commission/November 13, 2003 <br /> Page 10 ofll <br /> <br /> <br />