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Page 2 “Kids need to go wild in a more managed place.” ~Goodview Avenue Property Neighbor Lions Park Workshop Held Goodview Avenue Property Neighborhood Meeting Held Focus on Trails Continues Trails were a big part of the 2016 goals of the Parks Commission. This included con- structing a trail with the annual street reconstruc- tion project select- ed by the Council– Oneka Lake Boule- vard. The other goal was to identify trails that would not be built with develop- ment or road projects. This discussion took place over three meet- ings. It included a review of the trails plan and a close study of the existing and planned trail net- work. The Trail Develop- ment Policy which helps establish priority of trails that are not likely to be built by normal means (a road reconstruction pro- ject or property develop- ment). Examples of the partnerships and plan- ning that went into the construction of existing trails were discussed. An exercise was conduct- ed to identify missing links in the trail system. Existing and planned trails will be reviewed again with the compre- hensive planning pro- cess. been known to hang out there, and some bad be- havior has been reported. The neighbors have asked that the Commis- sion do something to stop the problem. Over 300 notices were sent out to the adjacent properties inviting residents to par- ticipate in a discussion The Parks Commission has long valued working with residents and responding to their input. Complaints have been received regarding the 2.34 acre city-owned property off of Goodview Avenue. Pedal bike jumps have been built at the property, youth have about the short and long term future of the prop- erty at a meeting on November 9. Residents shared mixed opinions of what should be done with the property from selling it to continuing to allow youth to use the property. ment Guidelines ap- proved in 2011 and the concept plan approved in 2015 were reviewed. Discussion included in- frastructure needs and financing options. A fea- sibility study by WSB and Associates not to exceed a cost of $17,000 was approved following the workshop. The study will include how re- development of the park may be phased and a cost breakdown. On April 28, a joint work- shop with the City Coun- cil was held to discuss the next steps of Lions Park. The workshop was one of the 2016 goals of the Commission. A tour of the park started off the discussion. The Develop- 2016 Oneka Lake Boulevard (road reconstruction project) Elmcrest Avenue (residential development)