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. ., e e e . CITY OF ARDEN IDLLS MEMORANDUM DATE: February 4, 1999 TO: Mayor and City Council ~ Brian Fritsinger, City Administrato~ FROM: SUBJECT: Bethel Colle~e Park Development Reqnested Action The Parks & Recreation Commission is asking the City Council to review the concept of participating in the joint park project with Bethel College, Background The City was contacted by Bethel College during this past summer with an inquiry regarding a potential parks development project on the ten (10) acre parcel of property owned by Bethel, west of Old Highway #10. The College was interested in whether or not a collaborative parks project was an option. lbis project would combine the use of Bethel's parcel with the City's existing park property immediately adjacent to the west. The City indicated it may be interested in such a project, subject to the uses being of the type needed by the community, Both parties discussed their various needs and an understanding was reached that further site investigation was necessary to determine the feasibility of any project taking place. lbis analysis was to include site surveys, wetland delineation, traffic analysis and basic concept design. (The Parks Commission reviewed this initial request at its September 29th meeting and subsequently at its December 1, 1998 and January 7,1999 meetings.) While the basic analysis is still under way, the City has received a draft "concept" plan from Bethel College. lbis plan includes two (2) soccer fields, one (1) softball field, six (6) tennis courts, and parking. Even though additional site design and cost estimating remains, the draft concept provides an opportunity for the Parks and Recreation Commission and the City Council to decide on the merits of such a joint project, Once the Commission and Council have decided on the feasibility, the City should solicit input and comments on the design, layout, or other project issues from the Chatham neighborhood, before taking any formal action on the project. What is the Proiect's Timing? Bethel had initially expressed an interest in proceeding with construction during 1999. However, as there is a great deal of discussion to take place before any construction can begin, it is obvious that the project would most likely be completed in 2000.