Meeting Summary
December 20, 2006
Review
The City’s consultant for the project, SEH, gave a brief overview of the Site Forces which was presented at the November 15th meeting, and the Relationship Diagrams which were the small group exercise of the same meeting. The protection of Neenah Creek has been established with a 100’ buffer and a 200’ structural setback. This measurement is taken from the creeks shelf and the shelf is currently estimated at 10’ on either side of the creeks centerline.
Concept Presentation
Having reviewed the Site Forces and the Relationship Drawings SEH presented Park Concept A & B. Park features include: Softball Fields in a Wagon Wheel configuration, 2 soccer Fields, natural trail system, 2 – Picnic/Play Area, Bituminous Trail System, 3 – Creek Crossings, Primitive Tent Camping, Ice Skating Area, Frisbee Golf, Open Play/Picnic, Enclosed/Open Park Shelters and City Facilities.
The design differences/similarities between the concepts are: roadway alignment, a formal landscape approach versus a softer natural approach to Neenah Creek Parkway, sports field layout and parking and City facilities and their locations. Both concepts have an extensive trail system, combining the natural versus bituminous, skating rink, boardwalk, and access from the trails to the creek.
Discussion
The main topics of discussion were:
- The roadway – Should the roadway be continuous through the park or should there be separate points of access for the different areas of use within the park?
- Firestation – Should a firestation be located within the park on park property or outside of park?
- The number/type of Sport Fields – Are two soccer fields enough, what type of softball fields are to be constructed and how many?
- Environmental issues were met with an adequate buffer at the Creek.
- Park Property west of Neenah Creek – Should the park property west of Neenah Creek be used as open space or could it temporarily be used for more soccer fields.
Other comments dealt with the number of parking spaces, landscaping, trails, and safety issues. These comments will be refined within the final concepts. Individual comments will be posted at a time when committee members have had a chance to review.
The Next Steps
SEH will evaluate all comments and return on February 6th with final Park Concepts that will be presented to the committees. The goal of this meeting is to reach consensus by committee members on a preferred concept.
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Park Concept Plans
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Concept Plan A
Concept Plan B
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