9.C.2. PRSR 04-14-2004Item 9.C.2
MEMORANDUM
TO: Park and Recreation Commission
FROM: Michele McPhersorYDirector of Planning
DATE: April 14, 2004
SUBJECT: Discuss Park Development Standard Operating Procedures
At the March meeting, the Commission briefly discussed the development in Big Tooth Ridge
Park and how work had commenced without a formal plan for the park or its development had
been reviewed and approved by the Commission prior to its commencement.
For discussion purposes, staff has developed the following procedures for park development:
1. Park boundary surveyed and markers installed (for new parks this is the
responsibility of the developer, but in older parks, this is a task for the City to
complete).
2. Site inspection by staff and members of the park construction subcomrxlittee. The
inspection would identify vistas, areas for development, and safety issues. A
recommendation to correct safety issues and the method to achieve them would be
forwarded to the full Commission, if the safety issue posed an immediate danger to
the public or staff.
3. Discussion by the full Commission utilizing the observations of staff and the
subcommittee in order to identify how the park will be used, the components of the
park, and other issues. Preliminary development of concept plans to be refined by
staff. The objectives of the Park Master Plan will be considered in the final concept
plan.
4. Review of refined concept plans.
5. Neighborhood meeting for input.
6. Final plan developed and approved.
7. Development of priority list of tasks to accomplish the park development, a budget,
and a priority for completion within the larger C1P budget.
Once these procedures have been revised, staff recommends that they be formally adopted and
included in the park master plan.
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