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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, October 23,2023 Page 12 Councilmember Etten appreciated staff's process. Thinking about the open space on the north side to the basketball space there, one of the things that is a part of the Park Master Plan is to have space for open play. He asked if that space is fairly level. Mr. Johnson explained it is fairly level and was previously discussed in order to find a way to compromise on what people felt was open space and came to a compromise of native species that can be maintained. Councilmember Etten encouraged that because it allows for different types of play versus grasses that cannot be maintained. He understood the push/pull on this and the historic interest in the area that was generally undeveloped completely. But if the goal is to have a park to be used in different ways, having a maintained open space is really an important thing to consider. Councilmember Schroeder thought Mr. Johnson did a nice job with this and appreciated how the neighborhood was engaged in numerous meetings and felt that they were heard. She also appreciated the accessibility for people with disabilities and that there was a long-term view done on this, which was a good piece for the Council to understand. She noted she supported this. Councilmember Groff explained he did go to two of the three meetings, felt a good job was done, and many things were addressed. He thought the process was good and the final plan that staff came up with addresses a buffering plan for sound and the neighborhood. Councilmember Strahan explained she did reach out previously with questions and felt staff answered them. She thought resident concerns were addressed well. She hoped in one of the five spots there would be a handicapped spot or somewhere nearby there would be easy access. She would also like staff to understand what the backup would be if all of the five spots are taken. She indicated she loved the ideas. Mayor Roe thought there was a plan for some parking in general that would help provide some overflow. He also appreciated the compromise on the north side of the park and looking at some open space with native plantings that can be maintained. Etten moved, Schroeder seconded, adopting the 2381 County Road B Concept Plan as proposed with a$570,000 budget to be taken from the Park Dedication Fund and authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement with LHB Group(attachment 5)to develop construction documents for the project, for a price not to exceed $23,400. Roll Call