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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, August 12, 2013 Page 25 Mr. Schroeder also reviewed the previous Master plan for this park from 2000 that realigned the entry and provided for a large on-water dock or boardwalk element. However, Mr. Schroeder advised that due to the implementation of a staircase, current thinking was that it didn't really fit the character of the park, and ultimate redo of the that element with this Renewal Program. Discussion included incorporating the existing pattern of flowers along Lex- ington Avenue as a signature of the park experience; and appreciation of working in the park tiles to recognize veterans. Langton Lake Park Discussion included reinstallation of playground equipment previously removed by County Road C-2; diversity of styles and activities at various playgrounds as the playground design process with Flagship proceeds through the public en- gagement process; community wishes for areas for socializing adjacent to play- ground areas; and opportunities to introduce unique features in each play area. Mapleview Park Discussion included the need for access for strollers, etc. through creation of a pathway providing a serviceable drive beyond the area currently used by the City to access rinks for flooding and thereby alleviating concerns of neighbors to ac- cess the park off Matilda; good condition of the existing shelter for retention, while accommodating some hard surface for future relocation as the budget al- lows; and establishment of a new Master Plan for each park to ensure the invest- ments made through the Renewal Program are not dispensed with any future im- provements. Further discussion included incorporation of sun shades for playground equip- ment and/or social areas as dollars were available and as ongoing public discus- sions continue in each neighborhood during the playground design process; and use of natural elements for shade versus installation or building new structures. Councilmember McGehee spoke in strong support of including those shade ele- ments as a priority whether money allotted or not, if they were consistently being requested for each park, especially recognizing the small children using the play equipment. Mr. Evenson advised that they were being addressed whenever and wherever pos- sible. Mr. Schroeder noted options for using natural versus artificial shade elements (e.g. existing trees or elements) when possible Mayor Roe also noted that one playground showed shade elements over play equipment itself, but noted that requests were also consistently heard to include