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I 2.712.71# REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CO SMER.3TION Apr:cat Boz::7'25 Report Number:94-1 96.7 5:1"..3.Vri. REPORT Rap=Data: 7-91-94 C.:u:.ci mor.: C Sceczi Order of 3ur..- CITY COLIN=STING DATE July 25, 1994 ? lit Hearings D Cansert� ndz " C Council Business Iter; Descr:ptior.: Consideration of Outdoor Recreation Grant for Park Land Acquisition and Development Located at Woodale and Pleasant View Drive Administrator 3 RaviewIL'7'.ecrn:Wendacan: /___ / - No comm encs to supplement this renor:( " ' ' - Comments at--ached. ExpianaconiSu W.aryy (attach supplement sheets as accessary.) CTT1iT a TVI ` The Outdoor Recreation Grant which is being prepared for the August 1, 1994 deadline requires a public hearing for the project. The project includes a three year, three phase acquisition/development schedule. The first year involves land acquisition, at the appraised value of $50, 000 or $25, 000 / parcel. The second and third phases are for development. The original cost estimate was increased because the City Council requested additional facilities including park building and drinking fountain. Staff increased the original design expanding the parking lot to 40 car spaces to accommodate the concerns of the neighbors. Additional monies were also included for miscellaneous site preparations including grading, drainage and any fill that may be necessary. The total development funds is $150, 000 which should provide a very nice neighborhood park with facilities that will provide many multi-purpose recreation activity areas - designed specifically for children. There has been opposition to this park project, especially from a few neighbors with property abutting the proposed park area. There concerns seem to be noise, adults, traffic, and loss of privacy. Mr. Belisle, owner of the property is in flux as to whether or not the price of the land is high enough or whether or not he could get, a better price. Also, he has concerns about being able to get his boat out from his backyard, something that can be arranged in the purchase agreement. Needless to say, the neighbors who oppose the park project are discussing their various issues with Mr. Belisle. I expect that by Monday morning, July 25 at least one petition will be presented to City Hall . I have requested the Parks and Recreation Commission to be present at . the Public Hearing. A few are unable to attend. However, the ones that are present will hopefully provide their concerns regarding the lack of a park in this area of the community. We are meeting at 6: 30 p.m. to discuss and prepare for the Public Hearing. If you have any questions regarding the project please call me at 784- 0618 . Mary SaarioPector of Park , Recreation and Forestry 1