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Concept Diagram/ Draft Program
<br />A spreadsheet titled Amazon Park Draft Program Elements was distributed and explained. The
<br />spreadsheet includes a list of the prospective park improvements which have been gathered as
<br />a result of the public process to date. Information on estimated costs, timing, and potential
<br />funding sources is also listed. The spreadsheet has four project categories which correspond to
<br />concept diagrams which provide graphic representation of the proposed improvements.
<br />Improvements in each of the 4 categories include:
<br />^ General Park Improvements- restroom, benches, trees, drinking fountain, removal of wading
<br />pool and fencing, LRAPA improvements, picnic area improvements, Hilyard Center
<br />landscaping, acquire additional land, and Adidas trail lighting replacement.
<br />^ Access/ Circulation/ Parking- relocate crosswalk light on Hilyard, east/west sidewalk,
<br />sidewalk to. Roosevelt Middle School, overflow parking, reroute bike path, pedestrian bridge
<br />over creek, access across Amazon Parkway.
<br />^ Active Recreation- Dog park amenities, improve athletic fields, Adidas trail improvements,
<br />Dog park turf/drainage improvements, play area drainage improvements, play area surface
<br />replacement, play area equipment update, fitness course renovation, tennis court
<br />backboard, tennis court expansion/ lights, winterize Amazon pool
<br />^ Natural-Resources- Ash grove boardwalk, interpretive signage, tennis court lighting, prairie
<br />restoration, wetland mitigation site work, native vegetation buffer, creek vegetation
<br />enhancements, ash grove vegetation enhancements, ash grove fill removal, viewing area of
<br />creek, viewing area of wetland, creek profile/ meander revisions.
<br />The estimated costs of all of these improvements, is approximately $3,899,000.. Project funding
<br />available from the POS bond measure for active recreation components is $550,000. The
<br />spreadsheet identified other sources of funding which may be appropriate for specific projects.
<br />Other funding sources identified include stormwater, transportation, Community Development
<br />Block Grant funding, and volunteer contributions.
<br />A number of community members asked questions regarding the concept diagrams and
<br />spreadsheet. The questions and answers as addressed at the workshop are summarized
<br />below:
<br />Q. Is LTD site PARK parking for dog park?
<br />A. Yes, the LTD/parking lot on the west side of the ,park at 29`h is for park users.
<br />Q. Is everything on green sheet eligible for POS?
<br />A. Everything with a dot in the parks column is eligible for POS funding, although the Bond
<br />Measure recommendation identified mainly active. recreation improvements. This excludes
<br />LRAPA improvements, transportation improvements, and major creek restoration efforts.
<br />Q. How available are outside funds (transportation, stormwater, etc.)?
<br />A. The individual divisions have been made aware of the issues. Prioritization within their own
<br />program areas needs to occur.
<br />Q. Is there enough money for everything?
<br />A. Not currently.
<br />Q. What is available?
<br />A. $550,000 of POS bond measure funding.
<br />Amazon Park 12/15/03
<br />Workshop 2 Report Page 2
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