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Item 7DCity of Southlake, Texas M E M O R A N D U M November 26, 2007 TO: Shana Yelverton, City Manager FROM: Steve Polasek, Director of Community Services Approve Liberty Park at Sheltonwood Design SUBJECT: ___________________________________________________________________ Action Requested: City Council approval of park design for Liberty Park at Sheltonwood. Background Information: In July 2006, City Council approved an agreement with Halff and Associates for the architectural design and engineering for improvements to Liberty Park at Sheltonwood. A workgroup comprised of three Parks Board members and City staff worked with the consultants on the conceptual designs and a SPIN meeting was held on July 26to review the plans with neighbors. Public comment was overwhelmingly positive. Liberty Park at Sheltonwood is a 17.0 acre neighborhood/special purpose park located in the northern portion of Southlake off of Dove Road. The proposed park layout is intended to complement the natural setting of the area and incorporates previous uses within the new design. In developing the theme of the park staff and the consultant visited with the Shelton family to gather insight into the historical usage of the area. As a result, many of the features and “verbiage” within the proposed design reflects back on a period when family gatherings and community picnics were more prevalent. Features will include trail system. Enhanced pavilion, parking, pond and landscape improvements, playground, and picnic sites. Financial Considerations: The currently approved project construction budget is $673,660 for phases I and IIA. Future SPDC CIP funding is proposed in FY 2009-10 for Phases II B, C, and D at as estimated cost of $554,000. The completion of these additional phases would finish out the park. Financial Impact: The financial impact resulting from increased maintenance has been accounted for within existing operational line items. Citizen Input/ Board Review: P&Z reviewed and approved (7-0) at their November 8, 2007  meeting. SPDC reviewed and recommended approval (6-0) at their  September 4, 2007 meeting. Shana Yelverton, City Manager Meeting Date – December 4, 2007 Page 2 Parks Board reviewed and recommended approval (8-0) at their  August 13, 2007 meeting. SPIN meeting conducted July 26, 2007 generating favorable  comments on the design from neighbors. Parks Board workgroup participation in the development of the  conceptual plans. Legal Review: Not applicable. Alternatives: City Council review and consideration. Supporting Documents: Supporting documents include: Conceptual designs  Cost estimates  SPIN Comments  Staff Recommendation: City Council approval of the design for Liberty Park at Sheltonwood. Shana Yelverton, City Manager Meeting Date – December 4, 2007 Page 3 Shana Yelverton, City Manager Meeting Date – December 4, 2007 Page 4 Shana Yelverton, City Manager Meeting Date – December 4, 2007 Page 5 Shana Yelverton, City Manager Meeting Date – December 4, 2007 Page 6 Shana Yelverton, City Manager Meeting Date – December 4, 2007 Page 7 Shana Yelverton, City Manager Meeting Date – December 4, 2007 Page 8 SPIN Comments and Questions Concept Design for Liberty Park at Sheltonwood July 26, 2007 1.“Can we start building this tomorrow?” 2.Will the park be fenced? 3.What will the park hours be? 4.Will there be electricity in the pavilion? 5.Can you drive into the park to the pavilion? 6.What about driving in for unloading cars for pavilion reservations? 7.Will motorized scooters be banned? 8.Will the trail be lighted at night? 9.Would it be possible to install cameras for increased security? 10.Is the parking lot gravel or concrete? 11.Will neighborhood drainage be affected by the parking lot? 12.“We never envisioned something this beautiful. You hit a home run with this” 13.“Early talks for park use centered around Frisbee golf and sports – this is the best use” (Elaine Cox) 14.“Cannot think of a better design for the land. It is a great design and we are very excited” 15.Comments from the Shelton family: a.“We had a great life there and we are very pleased with the design” b.“The community enjoyed the land, and now they will again” c.“This is the right thing to do with the land”