Preview of Windjammer Park 30% Design to City Council

Windjammer Park30% Design Preview

City Council Workshop – March 22, 2017

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Windjammer Park Design Overview

3/22/2017

• Clean Water Facility mitigation and restoration requirements• Builds on previous reports and master plans•Multiple opportunities for community input• Council approved Windjammer Park Integration Plan on June 7, 2016• Next phase of design for parts of the park are underway

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Windjammer Park Integration Plan•Community Advisory Group• 17 members representing

diverse community interests• 5 meetings• Endorsed final plan•2 in-person and online public meetings

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What We Heard

3/22/2017

• “Given” elements must be included (e.g. – restrooms, kitchens, parking, playgrounds, waterfront trail, sport courts)• Family-friendly elements should be prioritized• Current RV park standards are not an efficient use of the park space•Views of the water are important• The ballfields should be relocated in the long term

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Final PlanWindjammer Park Integration Plan

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Phase 1

3/22/2017

• First phase of design and construction • Includes Clean Water Facility mitigation and restoration• Incorporates community feedback

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Phase 1 Open House

3/22/2017

• 167 community members attended in-person and online open houses in January 2017• 97 community members provided input on park character and theme• Summary distributed to City Council available on project website

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What We Heard

3/22/2017

• Highest priority elements are restrooms, walkways, a nature play area, park furnishings, and a splash park• Participants preferred a natural, simple aesthetic• Park spaces should be flexible and multi-purpose• Thoughts on style inspirations for specific elements

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30% Design Preview

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30% Design Preview

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Progress drawings

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60% design (May)90% design

(July) Final design (Sept)

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Implementing the Plan: Funding

3/22/2017

• Mitigation for Clean Water Facility construction• Grant funds for splash park• Windjammer Park funds• Park impact fees• Recreation and Conservation Grant (RCO)• Real estate excise tax• Other sources: grants, civic organizations

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Next Steps

3/22/2017

• Finish 30% design in April 2017 and share with the community through website and weekly email update•Start permitting process (25 federal/state/local permits required)• Finalize design by fall 2017• Prepare bids for fall 2017

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