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PlanningBoard | 2014-06-23 | 2 | working on this park plan for two years. The Commission have been involved in all of the community input processes. He stated the design can provide something for everyone in the community from active use, to passive use. Mr. Damian Mason, Alameda Backyard Growers, spoke on adding more details to the plan and design. One of those ideas was to reuse the cattails, but then to clean the contamination of oil on the site. He provided sketches of the community garden plots, tool storage, and composting. Ms. Ester Burlingame, lives next to the park and is supportive of the design plan. She questioned the 24' of path and the need for it being that wide. She is concerned the path may become a road in the future. Mr. Mike O'Hara, Tim Lewis Communities, reported being in support of the park and the plan. The company will contribute $2 million to the project. He wanted to clarify the company's role in the park is strictly funding. Ms. Amanda Soskin, resident stated she is hopeful this plan and park is approved. She is concerned with parking at the park, and not on the streets. She reiterated Ms. Wooldridge's comments on safety and maintenance. Mr. Doug deHaan, spoke in favor of moving the plan forward and approve it. He wanted to recognize the champions of the committee who have worked tirelessly. He commended Ms. Wooldridge for her role. Closed public comment. Board Member Alvarez-Morroni thanked the public and Mr. Sweeney and stated this to be a wonderful tribute to his wife. She asked Ms. Wooldridge about the lighting of the park. Ms. Wooldridge reported there are two aspects for lighting, the cross Alameda trail will be lit and the pathway will have ground lighting. There is a Park Monitor program in place that will help. The large path will be for patrol vehicle use. Board member Zuppan stated being excited to see this back, and remembers Jean Sweeney being before this Board. She hopes there will be some kind of tribute to her. Ms. Wooldridge reported there will be educational markers throughout the park. Board member Zuppan is pleased but encouraged the City to fully look at the long term costs for maintenance costs. She thanked all who volunteered. Vice President Henneberry is pleased to see the BMX path gone from the plan. He supports approval. President Burton supports the great connections to the adjacent neighborhoods on the Approved Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 9 June 23, 2014 | PlanningBoard/2014-06-23.pdf |