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12 Civic Buildings City Hall is used for citizen participation in civic meetings and is the only voting precinct location in the city. A standing speaker’s podium can be accommodated by a microphone system that allows a microphone to be brought to an addressee or to an accessible table in the front of the room. The site is non-compliant in two areas. The restroom is not accessible. This could be adapted by restructuring the interior restroom space. While there is an accessible parking sign in the front of the building, it is non-compliant because there is no hard surface accessible aisle next to it to get in and out of a vehicle. Compliance could be gained by adding a paved surface that connects to the wide front sidewalk. Automatic button accessibility into the building could be considered as well. Presently, someone in a wheelchair or on a scooter would need assistance to enter to participate in civic meetings or to vote. Parks and Recreation Parks, Trails, Open Space and Natural Resources Goal 2 states, “Continue to adapt parks and open space programming and uses to reflect demands and needs of residents. Goal 3 states, “Identify opportunities to connect residents with parks and open spaces in the community.” The city’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for Parks includes two specific projects that will enhance access for residents with disabilities. Community Park The Park has an accessible playground. To improve access, additional solid surfaces could be added. Presently, there is one leading to the elevated composite play structure. Other equipment is accessed on a wood chip base that has broken down making movement by a wheelchair or scooter difficult. Plans for the city’s largest park, include a new park building with a gathering room and accessible restrooms. Skyview Park The second project was accomplished in the fall of 2021. Skyview now has play equipment easily accessed on artificial turf throughout. See photo to the right.