2012-01-23 Meeting Report (Bicentennial Park)
SPIN MEETING REPORT
CASE NO.
N/A
PROJECT NAME:
Bicentennial Park new playground
SPIN DISTRICT:
Citywide
MEETING DATE:
January 23, 2012; 6:00 PM
MEETING LOCATION:
1400 Main Street, Southlake, TX
Training Rooms 3A 3B
TOTAL ATTENDANCE:
Nineteen (19)
SPIN REPRESENTATIVE(S) PRESENT:
Ron Evans (# 10); Vic Awtry (# 7)
CONSULTANT(S) PRESENTING:
Susan Goltsman, MIG; et al SRA (3)
STAFF PRESENT:
Chris Tribble, Director of Community Services; Candice Edmondson,
Assistant to the Director of Community Services; Peter Kao, Construction Manager for
Community Services; and Lorrie Fletcher, Planner I
STAFF CONTACT:
Chris Tribble, Director of Community Services (817)748-8021;
ctribble@ci.southlake.tx.us
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Property Situation
The property is located at Bicentennial Park - 300 W. Southlake Boulevard.
Development Details
The City of Southlake is proposing to replace the existing ½ acre playground area with a
1 ½ acre playground. The play area concept plan includes a sand & water play plaza,
dragon climbing area, toddler play area and picnic area.
The following plans were presented at SPIN:
QUESTIONS / CONCERNS
Does most of the shade come from the trees in the play areas?
Yes
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If the trees are going to be planted duri-20 years to
grow?
Yes, we will plan to put in some temporary shade areas; also, there are some
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existing mature trees that will stay.
Will the slides be plastic or concrete?
Concrete is preferred because of the heat.
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Do they slide well?
Yes, when polished
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What age group can use that slide?
If you can get up there, you can slide
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Will there be any age restriction signage?
No, the equipment is all sized proportionate to the intended age that will use it; it
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is tested and safe.
Will this new playground area cause a need to increase city staff?
No
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What about the old play structures?
They will be replaced; they are 16 ½ years old
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What is the timing for this project?
At least a year; possibly sooner if the existing equipment becomes a safety issue.
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Are concrete slides new?
No, we have been using concrete slides for years
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Is there a filter system for the water features
Yes
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Is the water clean?
Yes, the water comes in clean then will eventually flow to the pond and be used
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for irrigation.
Is the roller rink staying?
Yes, for now
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Are there going to be swings?
Yes, all different kinds
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Why arent there any see saws or merry-go-rounds anymore?
Safety issues
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What about a zip line?
We dont currently have one but could possible work it into the plan; we would
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like to work in some of the existing elements
What is the cost?
It is budgeted at $1 million / $9.8 million for Phase 2
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