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~°2 P ~ See page 20 for definitions 2~ 2~~ ~ ~~2~ ~ o y Q i Implementation Plan Q ~ y4 QS c~ ~ i Skinner Butte Park Master Plan ACTION. ACTION VOL. POSSIBLE cosT PRIORITY TYPE OPPS. NOTES PROJECT STAGES TIMELINE FUNDS ESTIMATE j 1. Campbell Senior Center: Renovate garden areas around the buildings and the east patio area for year-round botanical and floral interest, scent and aesthetic appeal. Removal of older vegetation, re- grading, soil amendment and other improvements should be included in this project (See Action 4.7.B.) j i2. Parking area, north section of Campbell Senior Center parking lots: Develop a detailed plan for renovation of these areas to promote visibility between street, parking and adjacent path and park areas. ;Remove older, overgrown plants. Retain plants with high value and interest. `3. Parking area, main north-south parking west of existing ball field: Replace hornbeams and other trees in poor condition with suitable native trees. Renovate shrub and perennial planting areas using :suitable native species. Remove overgrown, non-native shrubs and small trees (ex: conifers at NE corner, shrubs at NW corner) to promote good visibility between park areas. ?4. Park core: renovate and develop new planting areas in conjunction with park core facility improvements (such as playground, shelter, amphitheater, etc.) using primarily native species. I D. Design and construct planting renovations for general aesthetics. floral intcrc t and ha( itat diversity using native ~ ~ I uds for enhancement of certain, ~xistlnr ~I ~nlinc areas 3 I * 2010 TBD $75,000 I p.. n~l.~ J< i ~i 1. Lamb Cottage (see Action 4.5.D.): Develop native planting plan that focuses on aesthetic value of native plants, with floral displays, contrasting foliage and structural value: Develop plan in conjunction with expansion of outdoor patio/event areas to define space (See Action 4.5.B.) ~ 2. Cheshire Avenue: renovate shrub areas north of street in area north Skinner Butte, generally north of the historic picnic area and stone walls, by removing older, overgrown non-native shrubs to promote good visibility from Cheshire Avenue into the park. Replace suitable native plants. Consider replacing, over time, non-native trees such as European birch and red maple, with native species. i i 3. West and south parking areas near the Campbell Senior Center: Renovate existing planting areas using native plants for year-round visual interest, habitat value and visibility from Cheshire through parking areas, and from parking areas to the bike path. Some non-native specimens may be retained in this area. 4. Parking area, main north-south parking west of existing ball field: Replace hornbeams and other trees in poor condition with suitable native trees. Renovate shrub and perennial planting areas using suitabl native species. Remove overgrown, non-native shrubs and small trees (ex: conifers at NE corner, shrubs at NW corner) to promote good visibility between park areas. E. Design and construct an overall plan for renovating the irrigation system in Skinner Eutte Park_ 3 M * * ~ 2010 TBD $200,000 i i 1. integrate design into a comprehensive imgation system for the park ~ 32. Work with maintenance staff to analyze the current system and identify areas that are in greatest need of repair or modification to suit current uses or needs. 13. Consider modifications outlined in the master plan, such as conversion of traditionally maintained (and irrigated) lawn areas to native prairie habitats. ~4. Consider temporary irrigation for establishment of native species in planting areas designated for this type of renovation or conversion. 5. Consider new or potential special needs such as plant establishment in natural areas, or the community farm proposal. ~6. Implement recommendations concurrent with renovation of park areas. 37. Consider timing of irrigation improvements: make recommendations in terms of system requirements, capacity and other factors that may determine what elements of the system must be improved before !other elements can be added, removed or changed. 4.8 LIGHTING: Provide for adequate lighting in the park. j I A. Consider the lighting needs of new or renovated facilities 3 POL See other Implementation Plan items that may require lighting B. Ralorate the existing lighting standards alpnq the. bike path ~ cast of the existing ball fold to match the alignment of the bike M ~ * * 2010 TBD path. $30,000 I C. Rcpalr or replacF damay~~d lilfod or non-functioning lights 2 M * 'ti 2010 TBD $25,000 ~ 4.9 RESTROOMS: Provide adequate sanitary facilities in the park. i I I i Imp; __,ation I 10 , - nu ~ _ _ _ . _ ._.._~'1a a.._