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7 MEKORANDUM Date: August 1, 1996 From: Marty Asleson To: Lino Lakes Park and Recreation Subject: Birchwood Acres Park I have scheduled the pre-park board field review for Birchwood Acres again this month. I would like the members who can make it to meet by the playground equipment. I am somewhat caught between disagreement concerning the berm on the east side of the playground structure. As you might recall, Mr. Brian Webster, who lives directly across from the playground structure, showed support for the playground if a berm could be constructed in what seems to be a natural extension of the existing berm with the mature oak trees. At least 4 residents (3 that live directly next to the park and one that lives somewhat adjacent to the park) , have been very busy with this idea and the plantings of trees on this berm. The two concerns that have been raised is playground visibility and air circulation. My intention was to transplant some of the aspen trees on the marsh side of the playground and move them around the bordering areas as buffers. Some of these trees were already removed and transplanted as a result of our construction. It was hoped that by opening up the playground on the Marsh side we would do much for visibility and the air circulation. This is a very sensitive issue and have been asked by residents to put this off for a while so that folks can get used to the new changes first. This seemed like an appropriate thing to do. The problem is that building up the berm too much more will create a visibility problem and separate the open play area with the playground. Dense plantings will also add to that problem. I had George Watson out here Wednesday to review the issue. George responded with the following attached recommendation. I have also enclosed a copy of a facility use evaluation for Sunrise Park that had a comment concerning Birchwood Acres Park. I am asking for direction on this berm issue.