10.3. PRSR 03 12 2003 Page 1 of 1
Mcpherson, Michele
From: John Dailey [johnpdailey @yahoo.com]
Sent: Friday, February 14, 2003 12:53 PM
To: Michele McPherson
Subject: HIGHLANDS EASTNVEST PARK
After watching the meeting from home and hearing some of the concerns from those who seem to
oppose the park development, I have some additional comments:
I don't think making the trails of wood chips would be appropriate. There's already a blacktop trail
behind the homes on Wilson. That trail should connect to the future parks. How are bikes,
rollerbladers, and strollers able to make their way along wood chips? They can't. The wood chip idea
is clearly a way to reduce traffic along the trails.
Regarding the concept that you can't see the park from the road... Great! When I'm at a park I don't
like to be reminded of traffic. Part of the city's job is to monitor the park anyway. Again this is
another lame reason from someone who doesn't want the park near his home.
I do have a suggestion: Put in a tennis court in addition to, or in place of the basketball court. Just
about every home now days has their own basketball hoop, most kids can get by just playing in their
own driveway. But tennis is different- you need a court to play. Plus the people attracted to a tennis
court are generally young and old, unlike a basketball court, which would mostly be a teen hangout,
which could lead to more unwanted activity,just an idea. To respect those living behind or near the
park, the tennis courts would not have lights to play at night, although that would be cool.
Please keep me informed of any new meetings regarding this park. Thanks.
John Dailey, 11046 196th Lane
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