Borup_PRCommission_101310BORUP PROPERTY PARK CONCEPTS PLAN
Parks & Recreation
Commission Meeting
October 13, 2010
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CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
History of the property
Goal of the park
Site constraints
Design concepts
Stakeholder Coordination
Next Steps
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PROGRAMMING
Design elements included in the park
Architectural elements
Concepts A, B, and C
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CONCEPT A
Opportunities
Accommodates demand for Dog Park
Provides for year-round Rodeo use
Could accommodate public equestrian use
Potential revenue source with rodeo events
Constraints
Will
need water and sewer extension prior to full park development
Minimal funding of rodeo improvements
Uncertain if there is sufficient market base/park user demand for year-round rodeo
facilities
Few Meridian residents currently own horses
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CONCEPT B
Opportunities
Accommodates demand for Dog Park
Addresses demand for softball use
Ability to accommodate softball tournaments and generate revenue
Fields are clustered together to provide
easier access to all fields
Constraints
Will need water and sewer extension prior to full park site development
Night lighting could be a nuisance to neighbors
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CONCEPT C
Opportunities
Accommodates demand for Dog Park
Addresses demand for softball use
Ability to accommodate softball tournaments and generate revenue
Central parking provides more, direct
access to both north and south dog parks and animal shelter
Constraints
Will need water and sewer extension prior to full park site development
Fields are spread out along site, making
it difficult to access all four fields
Night lighting may be a nuisance to neighbors
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IMPLEMENTATION
Utilities
Roadways
Parking
Preliminary Costs
Phasing
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QUESTIONS?
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