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,. Park & Recreation Commission Minutes of January 28, 1998 Page 3 The meeting was called back to order at 8:00pm. ITEM 5 - PUBLIC HEARING ON REVIEW OF CONCEPTUAL DESIGNS FOR STULSAFT AND STAFFORD PARKS Manager Mike Gibbons gave a brief history of the Stulsaft and Stafford Park projects for the audience. As a result of resident Susie Peyton addressing the City Council about the need for new play equipment at Stafford and Stulsaft Parks, staff was asked to prepare a report. After reviewing the report, Council instructed staff to hire a consultant to develop conceptual designs and cost estimates for the renovation for both parks. An RFP was prepared and sent to several architectural firms. Three finalists were selected and a panel consisting of staff and local citizens interviewed the finalists. MIG was selected and they immediately developed a timeline for each of the projects. A public hearing was held at Stafford and Stulsaft Parks in September 1997 to determine what components the residents and neighbors of each park would like to see in the renovation. All comments received from the public were logged and taken into consideration during the design process. Manager Gibbons explained that the next step would be to go to Council in late February for approval to go out to bid on the projects. He also noted that on Saturday, January 31, the City Council will be having a workshop to develop their FY 1998-99 and FY 1999-2000 priorities and that the public was welcome to attend and speak to the Council regarding the importance of funding for these projects. Manager Gibbons introduced Susan McKay And Tim Gilbert of MIG who shared the conceptual plans for Stafford. The following comments were received from the public: -don't think the concert area is needed -we need picnic tables with BBQs; lots of birthday parties are held at this park -leave areas open so people cannot hide in the park at night and drink -stroller and bicycle parking space is needed -don't like bamboo -want to be able to see children thru bamboo -add some aesthetic lighting -landscaping is needed along with long lasting play equipment -is this new design going to cost more to maintain? -will the play equipment become outdates before it will wear out? -need to look into the issue of lighting; something that will light up park in the evening but will not keep neighbors awake -want good curb appeal -is there going to be a "phasing-in" of this project? -want more picnic tables and a safe and open area for kids and adults Manager Gibbons noted that the budget for Stafford Park is $230,000 and $500,000 is needed for the project. . Tim Gilbert shared the conceptual design of Stulsaft Park with the audience and the following pu blic comments were received: -small parking area needed on Farm Hill Blvd; it is hazardous getting children out of the car with the heavy traffic on this street -is there a low fence on the Farm Hill side of the park to keep children in the play a rea?