Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 09/08/2022

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Park and Recreation Commission Meeting Date: 09/08/2022 By: Mark Riverblood, Engineering/Public Works Information Title: Approve Concept Plans for Neighborhood Park in the Riverstone South Subdivision 5. 1. Purpose/Background: A 243 lot residential subdivision was approved by the City in 2021 entitled Riverstone South —and is generally south of Hwy's #10 & #169 and north of the Bowers Drive residential area. As part of the planning process in 2020-21 it was determined that Park Dedication for the new plat would consist of one acre for a neighborhood park, and $350,000 in cash for the park's development. The purpose of this case is to review the concept plans for the park, such that staff may begin refining and defining the plans and specifications for receiving quotes and bids for the various improvements for the Commission and City Council's approval, with subsequent construction. Notification: Substantial public engagement, workshops and Public Hearings occurred in 2020 and 2021 leading up to the plat's approval. Observations/Alternatives: One of the stated goals for the park in this location was to preserve the existing trees —and then to incorporate the trees quite literally into playground elements. The attached concept plan is the result of considerable planning to achieve the above goals, and to remain within the ample $350,000 park development budget. The draft, working title for the park and project is 'The Hollow' which attempts to convey the embracing feeling this wooded enclave will evoke, within and surrounded by hundreds of homes. For the meeting, staff will review in detail each of the contemplated elements in the attached concept plans, as well as the theory in design and value of the integrated features. Commissioners will provide their expertise and ideas as another layer to this concept plan, with the next iteration and specifications for the park's components returning for additional approvals at a future Commission meeting. The desire would be for City Council approval as soon as this Winter, for the park improvements to begin early in 2023. Funding Source: The funding source is the $350,000 in Park Dedication fees paid by the Developer of Riverstone South. Recommendation: Staff recommends the attached concept plan and preliminary budget as the basis for additional design development for the park in Riverstone South. Action: Motion or consensus to move forward for additional final planning and develop plans and specifications —based upon discussion.