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Item 1.D.
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| City Council Regular | |
| Date: | 11/27/2023 |
| Title: | North Park Master Plan update |
| Presented by: | Pigg Michael, Superintendent |
| Department: | Parks/Rec/Public Lands |
| Presentation: | Yes |
| Legal Review: | Not Applicable |
| Project Number: | NA |
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the approval of the update to the North Park Master Plan.
BACKGROUND (Consistency with Adopted Plans and Policies, if applicable)
The proposed master plan updates will develop sections of North Park that are currently open space with no added amenities. The plan was presented at 2 public meetings and at the North Park Task Force meeting. The Parks Board recommended approval of the updates. The changes would be to add a dog park section to the northwest corner of the park and a disc golf course to the northeast corner. Both of these amenities will bring more positive activities to the park which CPTED tells us will increase the overall safety of the area.
ALTERNATIVES
City Council may:
- Approve; or,
- Not Approve
FISCAL EFFECTS
The Master Plan was paid for through donated time at no cost to the City. Developing these areas is being made possible through donations at no cost to the City. There will be minimal increased cost of maintenance to these areas due to these changes.
SUMMARY
The proposed changes will have a positive effect on North Park. By increasing positive activities in the park and bringing more people to the park, safety increases. There are no dog parks near the area, so dog owners will have a location to allow their dogs to play and socialize.