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The information gathered at the public meetings and the Lions Park Master Plan Development Guidelines, illustrated that the park shall have a park shelter, playground, open space, and a multi- purpose open air pavilion. 2.2 CONCEPT PLANNING A meeting was held July 12, 2012 to outline the main programming and facility needs of Lions Park. Representatives of the Lions Club, Parks Commission and Councilman (now Mayor) Tom Weidt participated. The Lions Club discussed their needs for Good Neighbor Days. Other topics included the skate park equipment, trail connections, creating a sense of place, and providing a play area for the neighborhood. At the public workshop of August 8, 2012; stakeholders were presented with 3 concept plans. The plans facilitated discussion to determine the amenities desired and the preferred arrangements of the various features. Overall, the preferred concept showed an organic shaped trails as well as one large park building that could include a kitchen, restrooms, storage, and covered picnic area. It also showed large open spaces for informal ball games or events as well as a play area, tennis courts, possible parking arrangements, and the skate park. At the Parks Commission meeting of September 26, 2012, a workshop was held and the preliminary master plan was presented. The stakeholders discussed the plan and recommended a few minor changes. They also heard from Bill Lentsch and Corey Brunton regarding park land dedication for a proposed development immediately west of the park. 3 PARKS COMMISSION DISCUSSION At the Parks Commission meeting of October 10, 2012, the Parks Commission reviewed the Lions Park Master Plan that included the recommended changes. The Parks Commission did not have any additional changes to be made to the plan at the time. Discussion also included the next steps in park development. The Parks Commission recommended that the Lions Park Master Plan to be presented to the City Council for their review. The Parks Commission stated that they did not recommend final approval of the Lions Park Master Plan and intended to continue to work with the developer, with a willingness to make changes to the Lions Park Master Plan, on the recent proposal for a residential development and park land dedication. At the meeting of October 10, 2012, the Parks Commission shared with the developer their interest in accepting land dedication or a combination of land and fee. The developer was asked to look at alternatives for the proposed storm water pond as was not seen as a benefit to the park. The Parks Commission stated an interest in continuing to work with the developer as they put together plans and make a formal development application. Lions Park Planning September 11, 2013