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� . ,• � Monica. Travis (7335 Brian Drive)_was..in agreement with Ms. Lien. Adding,.there are 20 acres north of Acorn Creek that are being developed - this will bring more kids. Monica felt this park.should be designed for kids and adults to use. . Monica questioned if.there would be additional traffic and where parking would be. Adding, there is a proposed �rail and perhaps parking could be at a different location. 5he-questioned ifgrant funds could be used to secure a parking lot. Da1e Larson thought pazking.was planned all.along at the Acom Creek Park. There are currently three (3) parldng spaces at Acom Creek Park. ' Loren Abrahamson (1868 Revoir Stre�et) added .that his idea of a neighborhood park is defined as a park for neighborhood use - consisting of some adult fixtures and play ' equipment for children. Dan Nelson (1828 Revoir Street) questioned if.there would be another park north of Acom Creek Park, and the amenities that will offer. Michael Navin mentioned the is to keep in mind that with the new developments coming into town, the police department wishes to have access to the parks. Jeff Gibbons (7203 Clear Ridge) questioned if the City will have leverage to get access to the parks in the future. Michael Navin stated that this is the perfect-opportunity for citizen involvement_in the future. Adding that new developments have to go before City Council. The City Council takes irrto considerarion what is best for the City, i.e.: land.for pazks or money. At this time, it is prematwe to assume what the City will get - land or money - when the next development comes to town. Da1e Larson felt, in looking through the informaiion submitted by the Neighborhood Network Committee, that what the neighborhood wants would also be suitable for adults. 1VS'icha.el Navin questioned the survey taken by the Neighborhood Network Committee. � Specifically, asking which of the items on the survey are mandatory? Is a basketball court somethin� the residents really wam to see? Adding, bouncing balls are very loud, and is this something that fits into what the City wants? Lori Dorn (1836 Revoir Street) added that basketball courts may bring more adults into the park area.. Tom Fairbrother (1844 Revoir Street) stated the most difficult thing for the Neighborhood Network Committee is not knowing how much money the City has to work with as far as developing parks. 3