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. . . . . - roles. He said that currently the children's play areas were separated into two areas on two sides of the park, which created a safety concern. Mr. Gilbert said there was an issue with - the drinking fountain on the edge of the park, and with the maintenance of existing open space. He said there were issues with age appropriate play equipment and concomitant safety issues. Mr. Gilbert said that the new design provided a good landscaping buffer between the park and the neighbors. Mr. Gilbert described the improved picnic area and circular stage area that would accommodate the summer concerts in the park. Susan McKay said that the proposed elements involved in the proposal for Stafford Park tried to address the concerns of park users and neighbors. She pointed out that the new circular play equipment area was surrounded by a see-through security fence and gate, with age appropriate equipment, toddlers equipment on one side and older children's equipment on the other, separated by a tree shaded arbor, and was situated further away from the street. She described the water and sand play area which had been highly recommended by the park users. Ms. McKay said the geometry of the design was to provide all the desired play equipment and safety measures and create a "stroll through" park accessible by all ages and mobility. She described the music presentation area which faced the open space area of the park. Ms. McKay described the design of the water play area which included "water jars" and was modeled after the Pulgas Water Temple. Tim Gilbert said MIG held similar community meetings for Stulsaft Park. He said that the neighborhood was changing with younger families moving in with young children. He said the proposed design would make Stulfsaft more accessible, both physically and - visually. Mr. Gilbert showed poster boards of the new design and said the community had stressed that more shade in the park was needed with more seating in the shade as well. He said the community wanted a "safe, shaded, natural, creative play area" that fitted into the Stulsaft Park aesthetic, with emphasis on security and accessibility. Mr. Gilbert said the new designs for Stulsaft Park took into consideration that Stulsaft was considered a regional park, with hiking trails and panoramic views. Susan McKay described in detail the proposed elements for Stulsaft Park which focused on safety, with moving people and activity away from Farm Hill Boulevard and the creek. She described the removal of some vegetation and the creation of a maze of small cypress trees. Ms. McKay pointed out the areas where additional shade trees were planned, the long curved landform walkway which connects the lower and upper parts of the park, and the "hill slide." She described the new playground equipment which was separated into two areas, toddlers and older children, the shaded seating area, the water and sand activity facilities, and the geological area. Mr. Gilbert said the emphasis of the design was to provide safe and accessible new play areas that reflected the desires of the community. He said there was still work to be done and issues to be resolved before the designs could be fmalized, but the conceptual plans did meet the challenges presented by the community. He added, however, that great, new - Adjourned Regular Meeting/Study Session MINUTE BOOK NO. 56 April 13, 1998 Minutes Page No. 389 Page 3