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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/19/2008 STUDY SESSION AGENDA CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO City Council Chambers 7500 W. 29th Ave. Mav 19. 2008 6:30 D.m. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to participate in all public meetings sponsored by the City of Wheat Ridge. Call Heather Geyer, Public Information Officer at 303-235-2826 at least one week in advance of a meeting if you are interested in participating and need inclusion assistance. . APPROVAL OF AGENDA Item 1. 38th and Kipling Park Design Preliminary Plan Item 2. Recreation Center Addition - Update ... ~ ~ ~ ~ Y' City of A~WheatBL..dge ~ARKS AND RECREATION Study Session May 19, .2008 Item 1. Memorandum THROUGH: Mayor and City Council Randy Young, City Mana~ TO: FROM: Joyce Manwaring, Parks and Recreation Director DATE: May 12, 2008 SUBJECT: 38th and Kipling Park Design Preliminary Plan Based on the study session comments from the May 5 study session and the neighborhood meeting on May 14, a preliminary fmal plan has been developed by the consultant, Carol Henry from Design Concepts, for the master plan design of the future park site at 38th and Kipling. This plan is based on the input received to date, which include the following meetings: . Initial input meeting - Joint Study Session with City Council and Planning Commission . Concept plan presentation - City Council Study Session . Initial neighborhood input meeting . Concept Plans presentation neighborhood meeting . Initial Park and Recreation Commission input meeting . Concept plans presentation meeting Park and Recreation Commission The purpose of the study session meeting of May 19 will be to present the preliminary final plan and receive input for minor changes as needed. This preliminary plan will then be presented to the Parks and Recreation Commission and neighborhood. Due to the short turnaround time between the May 5 study session when the concept plans were presented and input was received and the May 19 study session presentation, the preliminary plan will not be finalized until late Monday afternoon. Reduced copies of the plan will be handed out at the meeting. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. Thank you. ..,.\.,~ ~_Y' City of . A~WheatBL..dge ~ARKS AND RECREATION Study Session May 19, 2008 Item 2. Memorandum TO: Mayor and City Council Randy Young, City Man~ THROUGH: FROM: Joyce Manwaring, Parks and Recreation Director DATE: May 12, 200S SUBJECT: Recreation Center Addition - Update The Recreation staff has been meeting with the consultant, Barker Rinker Seacat Architects to define the Recreation Center expansion square footage and program areas. I would like to take the opportunity at the May 19 study session to update you on the plans and estimated cost for the expansion. The information below is a draft of a portion of the narrative explaining the project. An expanded narrative, schematic designs and estimated costs packet will be handed out at the meeting. It is intended that the schematics and narrative will be used in the second newsletter for residents that is being prepared by George K. Baum. This information will also be shared with the public at an open house which will be scheduled in June. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. Thank you. Project Goals The goal of the Recreation Center is to enhance the quality of life for City of Wheat Ridge area residents by providing high quality recreation al facilities. The Center and its operation will promote community health and provide progranuning for all ages and abilities. The goal of this expansion project is to further enhance the operation characteristics of the recreation center to meet the current and anticipated future needs of the community. The Center will capture the character ofthe Wheat Ridge environs and reflect its positive attributes and excellent quality oflife. The design of the facility shall provide a strong relationship between the existing character of the recreation center but bring a new vitality and image to the building context. Similar materials and forms have been utilized in the expanded recreation center design. The Wheat Ridge Recreation Center will be designed for maximum flexibility, multiple uses, and will be adaptable to the changing needs, interests and growth of the community. The operation ofthe Center must be financially feasible, affordable, sustainable and provide outstanding service to area residents.