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Memo to the Mayor and City Council May Park and Recreation Commission Update May 19, 2003 Page 2 Commission for formal approval, especially since it is likely that these types of projects would require additional expenditures of City funds. The Commission voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council approve the Adopt - A - Park program. Staff~ that the City Caxo'ddconaewith the C_omixsion's ~ Highlands EastJVVest Park Plan Per the Commission and Council direction, staff met with neighborhood representatives on Friday, April 18, 2003 to discuss the overall park concept plan for Highlands East/West Parks. Approximately 10 neighbors were in attendance, the majority from east of Auburn Street, and one representing west of Auburn Street. The group walked the west half of the East Park area and the east half of the West Park area to determine the best location for an active play area. It was agreed that the best location for an active play area (playground and full court basketball) is the easterly portion of Highlands West. There is an existing curb opening for a street connection in this area, which can be used to the City's advantage for the creation of a small parking area (2-3 cars). A berm can be created to buffer the adjacent residential home from the playground structure and basketball court. The attached layout indicates the revised park concept plan. Highlands East would have walking trails and native plant community restorations. Per the Council's direction, the closest structure to the overhead electrical transmission lines is the comer of the basketball court at 101 feet. The Commission voted 6-1 0ackett abstaining), to recommend that the City Council approve the revised plan. Staff ~ that the City CoeoxSI appmu? the revised plan for Highlands East ~ West Parks. S:KPLANNINGKMichele McPherson\CCREPRTS\5 19 P & R Update.doc