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HomeMy WebLinkAbout8.1 ShannonParkRenovation CITY OF DUBLIN AGENDA STATEMENT CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: April 10, 1989 SUBJECT Shannon Park Renovation - Report by Recreation Director Diane Lowart EXHIBITS ATTACHED Masterplan will be available for review at the meeting RECOMMENDATION 1 . Receive Presentation from Beals/Lechner Associates Receive Public Comment Approve Masterplan and Authorize the Consultant to Proceed with Design Development and Construction Documents ~. rtlJlJ 2. 3 . FINANCIAL STATEMENT $818,180 is available in the 1988-93 CIP for Park Improvements DESCRIPTION At the April 28, 1986 meeting of the Dublin City Council, the Council adopted the Parks Masterplan Report for Alamo Creek, Dolan, Dougherty Hills, Kolb, Mape and Shannon Parks. Since that time Dolan and Kolb Parks' have been constructed and Alamo Creek Park, Phase I is under construction. Renovation of the ten acre Shannon Park is scheduled for FY88-89/89-90. In order to proceed with the renovation of Shannon Park, the City has retained the landscape architectural firm of Beals/Lechner Associates to prepare the final design and construction documents for the park. Presently Beals/Lechner is in the Analysis and Design Phase for the Shannon Park renovation. In this phase, the program will be ref ined and a revised masterplan for park improvements wi 11 be developed. The next phase, Design Development, will address the specifics of all the elements within the project. Design Development is followed by preparation of Construction Documents. Prior to proceeding with Design Development and Construction Documents, the revised masterplan needs to be reviewed and approved by the Park and Recreation Commission as well as the City Council. The Park and Recreation Commission held a meeting on March 28, 1989 in order to review the proposed masterplan. The Commission and those members of the public in attendance were pleased with the design and the Commission directed staff to submit the proposed masterplan to the City Council for approval. The masterplan prepared by Beals/Lechner Associates is based on the original masterplan prepared by Singer & Hodges and includes the following elements: 3 . 4. 5. 6. Expanded Rear Parking Area Outdoor Gathering Areas Adjacent to Center Creek Revegetation Bicycle Trail - Park Access Parking Lot Renovation Park Entry Sign 7. Individual Picnic/BBQ 8. Pedestrian Bridge 9. Demonstration Garden 10. Revised Circulation - Walkways 11. Entry Fountain Courtyard 12. Play Activity Area - Upper grade Play Area Spray Fountain Courtyard Seating Tot Lot Play Area Picnic Area/BBQ 1 . 2. ----------------------------------------------------------------- ITEM NO.&1 COPIES TO: Beals/Lechner Associates g; AGENDA STATEMENT - Shannon Park Renovation April 10, 1989 Page Two The preliminary budget estimate of $840,053 is approximately $22,000 over the budgeted funds available in the 1988-93 Capital Improvement Program. However, staff and the consultant feel that the budget estimate can be modified and refined during Design Development in order to fall within the funds available. It is recommended that the City Council take the following action: 1. Receive presentation from Ron Lechner, Principal, Beals/Lechner, Associates 2. Receive Public Comment 3. Approve Masterplan and Authorize Consultant to proceed with Design Development and Construction Documents