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1n COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 26, 1995 forum this evening is to make sure that everyone knows that there are some concerns over the first actions that were taken in the park that seem to be outside of what they understood to be the concept that was presented in the May 15, 1995 neighborhood meeting. Mr. Robichaud said his neighborhood would like to re- establish a consensus and make sure that when they come back to the City Council that the plan is something that everyone clearly understands and is more specific than concepts that do no have any specific boundaries or barriers. Mr. Robichaud noted that Mr. Asleson understands the neighborhood concerns and asked him to help in the process of re- establishing a consensus regarding the park development. Although everyone was aware of the bordered concept, when the first part of the construction began, people who boarded the park property were surprised at the action that was taken. Mr. Robichaud suggested that the concept should be viewed by the entire neighborhood on the location so that they can get a first -hand view of what is to be disturbed and what will be changed. Mayor Reinert asked if all the signatures on the letters are signatures of residents living adjacent to the planned park. Mr. Robichaud said there are signatures from residents who are not directly adjacent to the park. These residents are concerned about how the park will grow and how it will affect traffic and parking on their street. Mayor Reinert explained that the City Council cannot take action on this matter. He asked Mr. Asleson to take this matter back to the Park Board and the community so that a consensus can be reached to make this a win /win situation. Mr. Robichaud felt that a consensus is attainable but wanted the City Council to be aware of their concerns. Mr. Asleson explained that a master plan was sketched for this park. A neighborhood meeting was held. However, when actual construction was started, there was some "shock ". He felt that another neighborhood meeting would be very beneficial. Mayor Reinert explained that the City went through a very extensive process in developing a comprehensive park plan with citizen input. He hoped that this matter will be brought back to the City Council in the very near future. Mr. Robichaud noted that the children are now gravitating toward playing in the street. It is their plan to create a park area that will draw the children off of the street. Mr. Robichaud thanked the City Council for direction. PAGE 2 1 1 1