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HomeMy WebLinkAbout8.5 Bray Commons Dedicaton \ CITY CLERK File # DæJ~[Q]-~[(2] AGENDA STATEMENT CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: September 7, 2004 SUBJECT: Bray Commons Dedication Event Report by Paul McCreary, Parks & Community Services Manager ATTACHMENTS: 1. Site Plan RECOMMENDATIO~: Receive report and provide direction on the preferred event date and components \ FINANCIAL STATEMENT: Sufficient funds are available in the Fiscal Year 2004-2005 Budget DESCRIPTION: Bray Commons is the City's newest neighborhood park and is located in the Dublin Ranch Development on Keegan Street, between Finnian Way and Maguire Way. The 5-acre park includes the following amenities: ./ Outdoor Basketball Court (no lights) ./ Grass Volleyball Court ./ Large Open Meadow ./ Dog Run for small dogs weighing 20-pounds or less ./ Two Walking Paths ./ Picnic Area ./ Restrooms/Drinking Fountains ./ Separate Children and Tot Play Areas ./ Tables with built in game boards for checkers and chess ./ Entry plazas at all three comers of park As has been done with other new parks in the City, Staff recommends that a dedication event be planned. Event Date Upon acceptance by the City Council, the park is scheduled to open to the public in September. Currently there are approximately 360 units occupied in the neighborhood the park serves. This is only about 25% of the total units that will be built in the area. Additionally there is still significant construction taking place on the parcels adjacent to the park. Although in the past park dedication events have been planned following the opening of the park, it may be advantageous to schedule the dedication in Spring 2005 when there will be more residents living near the park and construction has abated somewhat. Ifthe event were held in Fall 2004, Staff recommends scheduling it on Saturday, October 9. This is two weeks after the Day on the Glen Festival. If the event were held in Spring 2005, Staff recommends scheduling it on Saturday, May 7, which is the first Saturday in May. For either date, Staff recommends conducting the event trom 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COPIES TO: Parks & Community Services Commission ITEM NO. S·~5 \\Fileserverl \pcs\COUNCIL\Agenda Statements\2004\9~ 7 Bray Commons Dedication.doc Proposed Event Components At past park dedications, the activities have usually focused on a theme and the park amenities. Staff recommends an "International" theme, which complements the cultural ties the park name has to Ireland. The theme would also help to strengthen the sense of community in the culturally diverse neighborhood. Staff recommends the event begin with a short dedication ceremony and ribbon cutting. As the park is named after Dublin's Sister City of Bray, Ireland, the ceremony could include some type of cultural exchange. This could be coordinated with the Dublin Sister City Association. After the ribbon cutting, Staff proposes having the following event components: ./ International Games led by Recreation Leaders on the large grassy meadow ./ Brunch featuring an international sampling of breakfast foods ./ Dog Pageant featuring a costume contest for dogs dressed to represent their cultural ancestry as well as a talent contest featuring pet tricks. ./ Live entertainment featuring cultural performances ./ Informal chess and checkers games using the game tables in the park ./ Booths featuring international clubs :trom Dublin High School and the Dublin Sister City Association ./ Booth featuring the Dublin Fine Arts Foundation and highlighting the "Art in the Parks" program ./ Booths featuring the Parks & Community Services Department and the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Program ./ Distribution of a commemorative item RECOMMENDATION: The Parks & Community Services Commission recommends that the park dedication be deferred until May 2005. 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