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2013 Park Audit Priority Summary
$220 allocated to park improvements; up to $900k to spend
Additional $150k-$200k likely to be added this year from new development
Inviting Entrance:
Priority was ranked: 1. Pebble, 2. Reid, 3. Tablyn. Steele suggested doing signage system-wide; determined a
high priority by commissioners.
Way-finding signs.
Steele suggested that entrance signs and way-finding signs go together. Ames suggested that way-finding
signs are more important in some parks than others (where you can see everything from the entrance of the
park). Nelson suggested auctioning old signs.
Park Lighting.
Priority was ranked: 1. Pebble, 2. Reid, 3. Tablyn. Commission agreed that lighting is a high priority Ames
suggested that they differentiate what type of lights they need and where they are needed.
Park Safety.
Priority was ranked in order of illegal activity: 1. Sunfish, 2. Pebble, 3. Tablyn, 4. Reid. Options discussed were
webcams, and call boxes (for parks with power).
Steele suggested that disabled accessibility be considered low priority, as they are in good shape. Bouthilet
replied that standards are changing and it will need to be assessed at least.
Parking.
Priority was ranked: 1. Pebble, 2. Tablyn, 3. Carriage Station
Pathways/Trails
Priority was ranked: 1. Tablyn (repair steps, clear brush), 2. Pebble (trail markers). Connection issues will be
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addressed at Reid and Tablyn (sidewalks at Reid/30, and trail connection at Tablyn)
Maintenance
Priority was ranked: 1. Pebble, 2. Reid, 3. Tablyn.
Amenities
Hartley: Volleyball courts and move basketball court at Pebble. Lighting in parking and courts – also adding
bathrooms.
Zuleger reminded the commission that from the retreat the commission decided to add one bathroom each
year.
Steele: Pebble ranks top; but not sure on highest priority for bathroom.
Weis: As part of LERT master plan, funding may be available for a restroom at Tablyn
Ames: Transform first 100 yards of Pebble as you enter - from street to swing set.
Silvernale: Restroom combined with a picnic shelter (not park specific).
Zeno: Supports work in Pebble Park
Frick: Pebble top priority based on what was seen in audit. In Tablyn hopes that funding can be picked up
through trail; hopes improvements in Reid may be funded in part by new development.
Hartley: Can’t see into the entrance at Reid; at least wants to take down some weeds to open up visibility
Frick: Thought some cameras and a lit parking lot could help at Reid.
Ames: Adds brush removal to the list
Hartley: Discusses issues with buckthorn off of Ideal.
Nelson: Preserve character of the ball fields in VFW and Lions, but would like to see them upgraded.