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224 Presentation of MASTER PLAK - COMMUNITY PARK Verbal report was presented by Mr. Ribera and Mr. Sue, Landscape Architects retained by the City, covering the long range plan and the Phase 1 plan, and based on their detailed Master Plan report, copies of which were submitted to Council (see City Clerk's file - Community Park), it was pointed out that there was no specific time table to adhere to, but that the Plan was intended as a guideline to proceed by and follow, so that development goes forward in a predictable way. The _. existing and potential boundaries and facilities were described in detail. Recommendations for parking areas were made, so as to separate pedestrian traffic from vehicular traffic. Culverting the creek was suggested to permit greater part: area. A number of photographic slides were shown, depicting the present park, buildings and facilities. The purpose of the plan was stated to be to serve all segments of the community, covering a variety of activities from active sports to functions relating to senior citizens' interests. In the discussion by Council, costs were questioned, as well as the type of activities proposed, and maintenance costs. Mr. Allan Semeit, 1563 Fernside, suggested provision for soccer and football, instead of overabundance of baseball fields. Mr. Sue responded the playing fields were multi -use, and could be utilized in this way. Mr. Jack Stuart, Park end Recreation Commissioner, 3827 Chatham Court, explained that the effort had been toward following the plan set up several years ago under "goals, criteria and standards". On the other hand, he felt site utilization was the key, noting that more than five acres had been added and utilized, and further, the "squaring off" of Jefferson-Valota-King would add an additional ten acres, to bring the park to the 45 to 50 acres as given in the Winans report for the ultimate Community Park. He noted in the early discussions concern for serving the neighborhoods, and current plans for Mini Parks, and pointed out the desirability of removing roadways within parks. He commended Ribera and Sue for the fine job they had done. Mr. James Knecht, Park and Recreation Commissioner, 1720 Valota Road, responding to questions concern- _ ing interest in soccer, felt that several of the school grounds were ideally suited for use as soccer fields, and recommended seeking cooperation of the schools for this purpose. Mr. Frank Guida, newly appointed Park and Recreation Commissioner, 750 Edgewood Road, felt the football program would fit in nicely with both layouts in the park behind the center buildings. —