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~ i <br /> undeveloped condition at a location on the east side of Gilliam Elementary <br /> School. Through a public planning process that drew heavily from families with <br /> children attending Gilliam School, some school staff, and several immediate <br /> neighbors, a park development plan was created last summer that has enthusiastic <br /> support. The plan also covers additional School District 431and which abuts the <br /> pazk.» <br /> Note: At this time in 1997, no funding existed for the development of the park as <br /> shown on the 1996 Development Plan. Even though the passage of the Pazks and <br /> Open Space bond measure in November of 1998 did not include funding <br /> earmarked to develop Gilliam Pazk, the Park System Development Fund <br /> continued to grow during that period, and in 2000 funds were allocated towazds <br /> the development of the pazk. <br /> H. Due to the elapsed time of approximately 4 years since the last public meeting, the <br /> next step was to reaffirm the direction given on the 1996•developmentplan by <br /> holding another public meeting. <br /> Public Review Workshop - 3uly 26, 2000 at Gilliam School <br /> The 1996 Schematic Development Plan was used to continue discussion with the public on how <br /> Gilliam Pack should be developed. There were 17 people in attendance, including 4J teacher <br /> Laurie McCaskill, and Mayor Torrey. <br /> Comments and Concerns from Workshop and Written Testimony: <br /> • The use of natives was urged for the street tree planting. Also, using eco-lawn was urged for the <br /> curb planting strip. <br /> ? The issue of how the maintenance would be handled for the 4J portion of the park was raised, plus <br /> the implied liability and use of the amphitheater, which was shown near the school building. <br /> ? The need for a restroom, its locaton, screening, lockable doors, and proximity to other park uses <br /> was debated. Half of the people thought a restroom was necessary, especially for the elderly and <br /> young children, others were concerned about undesirable activities it might cause. <br /> ? The park should remain lazgely natural, friendly, open and free flowing. <br /> ? The playground should be mainly for 2-5 year olds. <br /> ? Some of the existing school play equipment is old and there is no money for replacement. <br /> ? A bike rack is needed. <br /> ? The park entrance should be on the east side of the park. <br /> The park should have a natural resource zone...native plants, trees, flowers, roses. <br /> ? A discussion occurred over paving or not paving the paths and walks. There was an understanding <br /> of accessibility and maintenance needs, but still a desire for some natural walls ways. <br /> • There was a general concensis that a basketball court should not be built at this park. Especially <br /> since basketball exists at Cal Young School. ~ ' <br /> ? if exercise equipment is installed, do it at different locations in the park. <br /> • In the playfield, plant trees as goal posts. <br /> ? Community plots for gardening. <br /> <br /> Gilliam Park Admin Approval Pago 4 <br /> <br />