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Draft October 7, 2019 Page 4 Items requested by residents: • Added Dogi Pots – The one that was installed years ago had really improved the issue with dog droppings. They would like a second installed if the second entrance to the park is made. • Park Bench – Residents stated that they need a place to sit close to the park and the trail but do not see the need for an entire pavilion. Would like a park bench (and picnic table) underneath a tree. • They requested a picnic table in the park but reiterated that a park shelter/pavilion is not needed. Would like a picnic table, and park bench, underneath a tree. • A youth resident requested more adult/teen swings (not the baby type) to be added to the new park. • A youth resident requested the basketball court double as a hockey rink or to make the pond skateable. • A youth resident requested a drinking fountain be located in the park. Items residents were concerned about: • The mosquitos at the park (state the mosquitos make it unusable). • Would like more lights at the park in the evening (state young teens smoking at the park and hang out there at night making it a place to avoid at night. Would like more light and a street light at the entrance of the park. • The overgrowth of the weeds and buckthorn. • The condition of the pond. Residents stated that the pond use to be more “user friendly” for pond hockey before all the weeds and brush grew up all over. • Residents request an added street light at the entrance of the park – Rick DeGardner, Director of Public Services stated that this request would need to go to City Council and encouraged residents to start a petition and have neighbor’s signs it for this item. Andrea Schmidt, Park Board Member, asked Amberg if it would be possible to put the 2nd additional path to the park closer to the road instead of having the board walk. She wanted to explore another possible option as it was mentioned that the boardwalk and bridge would be expensive. She thought this way they could have another entrance to the park, keep people safe by not walking on the road, and not have the added expense of a board walk. Amberg stated that it could be an option, however residents stated that it is a “sleepy eyed” road and doesn’t see much traffic and didn’t think a path was needed. Pat Huelman, Park Board Chair, made a point to inform those residents in attendance that the park planning process has 2 parts, and that one does not necessarily insure the other. 1. To commit to a Master Plan that the community can get behind and support. 2. To obtain funding for the plan. He stated that the first step is to get a master plan that is comfortable for all. He went on to say that as far as the size, in years past developers would only give the City a small