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considerable study, but as a concept it was quite popular. There were also <br />requests to refocus on bicycle parking and paths throughout the park, and ways <br />for the public to enter the aquatics areas without going through the main YMCA <br />entrance. <br /> <br />· Green space: Support remained steady to maintain trees and eliminate <br />infringements on park space. Several expressed support for the promenade. A <br />few participants suggested either shrinking the promenade or other park <br />boundary areas to allow for more parking capacity. There was one suggestion to <br />make the building taller to maintain usable square footage but allow more space <br />for parking. <br /> <br />· Aquatics: Plans showing an indoor and outdoor pool were met with general <br />approval. Questions remained regarding the depth of the respective pools, <br />access for non-YMCA and low-income community members, and how general <br />programming demands will be balanced. <br /> <br />· Efficient Use of Space: The renderings of the lobbies of each facility led to <br />questions by some whether the lobbies could be scaled down to allow more of <br />each building envelope to be used for programming space. The concern was <br />also raised that a large, high-ceilinged lobby could provide a difficult acoustical <br />environment for seniors. Several commenters noted they would like to see <br />smaller, more intimate spaces for conversation. <br /> <br />Based on concerns expressed about traffic and parking concerns, staff have scheduled <br />three workshops to work with neighbors and residents on potential solutions. These will <br />take place now and until the projected schematic design presentation to City Council on <br />May 21. <br /> <br />ALTERNATIVES <br />Council may choose to direct staff on alternatives received from the conceptual design <br />presentation. This may include a series of new meetings; revisions to the scope of the <br />project; or other suggestions. <br /> <br />FISCAL IMPACT <br />The City Council approved the Professional Design Agreement with ELS Architecture <br />and Urban Design for Phase II (conceptual design and schematic design) of this project <br />for a total of $867,990. The City and the YMCA share this cost equally. <br /> <br />7.A. - Page 7