Discussions regarding park sites:
Golden Meadows and East End Parks
Bob Howard, Park Commissioner, asked that the City look at the possibility of excavating the center section of East End Park, thus eliminating or reducing the need to excavate the western portion of the park. Also the concept of lessening the severity of the slope walls at East End and incorporating amphitheater-style seating was discussed. City is still working on getting engineering and cost details concerning the $12 million cost for piping from East End to Golden Meadows.
Discussed Department of Natural Resources restrictions related to Golden Meadows Park. Brief discussion of artificial turf field to replace existing soccer field.
City shared the following information:
Nitti Development will take 24 - 36 months and will move North to South. Jim Rogers and Jim Grabowski will review deed restrictions of City property around Hospital site.
The City continues to evaluate a rear-yard drain program and how it may fit as a macro approach to stormwater management, as well as construction guidelines that address the amount of impervious surface required and the amount of water to be held on site. Finally, the City is working on the development of the framework of a master Intergovernmental Agreement and expect to have something in the next couple of weeks.
York Commons
City expressed its desire to focus on the potential use of York Commons as it impacts the greatest number of homes. City and Burke Engineering continue to evaluate the concept of underground water storage in the York Commons parking lot.
