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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 9, 1992 PIONEER Bill Sanders, Park Consultant, appeared before the PARK Council to discuss the issue of expansion of parking PARKING LOT facilities in Pioneer Park. Sanders noted that EXPANSION there are currently a total of 125 parking spaces in the Park, 92 of which are on the Centerville Road side of the Park, and 33 on the DeSoto side. Sanders reported that it is the feeling of the Park Commission that 35 additional spaces are needed in the Park to accommodate immediate needs, while there will be a future need for a total of 75 additional parking spaces once the park is fully developed and in order to fully utilize the its facilities. Sanders reported that the Park Commission has looked at various options, one of which involves shared parking with the industrial property to the north when it develops. There is also the possibility of the City requiring a park dedication of 100 of the land when the industrial property to the north develops. This would provide enough land for a 120 space parking lot. The Commission feels that these are viable options to be kept in mind for the future. Sanders presented six options for expansion of parking within Pioneer Park. The first option involved the extention of the Centerville Road parking area north to the trail. The expansion would involve 70 spaces at an estimated cost of $63,000. Sanders reviewed the advantages and disadvantages of this option as outlined in agenda correspondence. Sanders pointed out that the high cost involved is due to soil correction and drainage concerns that would have to be addressed. It was also noted that the expansion would require the removal of a wooded area. Even though the trees are not substantial, Sanders felt that the woods has a strong impact on the park in terms of softeninq the edge. Sanders presented Option #2 which involved the extension of the Centerville Road parking area north to the woods with 35 additional parking spaces. Estimated cost is $26,250. Again, 5anders reviewed the advantages and disadvantages of this option. Option #3 was reviewed which involves expansion of the DeSoto Street lot along the south property line with 70 additional parking spaces at an estimated cost of $49,000. Hanson noted that the Park Master Plan has identified the southeast corner of the park as passive, and there has been some discussion about a future ballfield in this area. Hanson asked if the priorities for this Page 6