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Borup Property Powerpoint (Parametrix)BORUP PROPERTY PARK CONCEPTS PLAN City Council Meeting November 16, 2010 CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT History of the property Goal of the park Site constraints Design concepts Stakeholder Coordination Next Steps PROGRAMMING Design elements included in the park Architectural elements Concepts A, B, and C CONCEPT A 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 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 Common Theme: Dog Park IMPLEMENTATION Utilities – water and sewer to be constructed as growth occurs Roadways – will need access to Cherry Lane Parking – will need to accommodate interim (dog park) and long term uses Preliminary Costs – on a ROUGH per acre basis Phasing – plan site sufficiently so that interim uses do not preclude long term needs Parks Commission Motions Concept of new dog park should move forward Concept of new animal shelter should not move forward Accepted Concepts Plan as presented, minus the animal shelter, as a guide for future development QUESTIONS? * 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 Six-ft. minimum fence Fencing that allows closing separate areas. Multiple double-gated entrances Parking located near dog park entrance Separate, fenced area for small dogs Pathways with compacted materials Grassy areas should be well maintained Water fountains and rinse stations Mutt-mitt stations with waste receptacles and bags Lockable storage shed Trees and benches and tables Dog pond and/or water dog training area Information area Dog Park donation box * * *