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PlanningBoard | 2014-07-14 | 2 | with minimum 4' fence. President Burton opened the public comment. Mr. Richard Neveln, resident, commented that the plan should be expanded to include an area for model aviation, board games and a concession stand with bait for fishing. Also, the park should connect to a bus stop with a shelter. Ms. Lucy Gigli, President Bike - Walk Alameda, mentioned an email she sent prior to the meeting, and thanked staff for the extra bike racks in the design. She asked for a couple minor changes to the bike parking design to maximize use. She stated that Thompson Field does not have any bike parking. President Burton closed public comment. Board member Alvarez-Morroni commented that there are game tables on the drawing and she appreciates the comments regarding bike parking. Board member Tang asked about the cost for bike racks and questioned if more can be added later if necessary. He asked about the maintenance for the synthetic turf and could the field be used for different sports such as bocce ball for the elderly. Ms. Wooldridge commented that the racks are not that costly but they need to be bolted to a hard surface, and should be placed at prime entry points to the park. She stated the field maintenance is comparable to that at other fields and bocce ball can be incorporated if wanted. Board member Knox White commented on the future look of the plan, and the road leading into the park being small in contrast. He would like to see the main entry be Mitchell Avenue when it is constructed. He appreciates the bike parking additions. Mr. Thomas commented that Mosley Avenue curves, but referred to Mitchell Avenue, once constructed, as the major road connecting to 5th Street. Eventually Mosley Avenue will be a neighborhood street. The design can be amended as the development around the park is completed. Board member Knox White commented on the need for bike riders to see their bikes once they enter the park and moving some of the bike parking could be a great change. He commended Ms. Wooldridge for securing the grant for the project. Vice President Henneberry commented on this being a good design and having two park plans come before the board in two meetings is a great thing. President Burton stated he agrees with the Bike Walk Alameda comments for defining bike parking locations and he agrees with the Mitchell Avenue design ideas. He likes the idea of a concession stand. Approved Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 4 July 14, 2014 | PlanningBoard/2014-07-14.pdf |