TO: Committee of the Whole - Parks and Environmental Sustainability
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Parks |
Loreen Hamilton |
425-556-2336 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Parks |
Caroline Chapman |
Parks Planning Manager |
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Parks |
Cameron Zapata |
Senior Planner |
TITLE:
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Southeast Redmond Neighborhood Park Master Plan Update
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
As part of the approved 2023-24 budget, Berger Consulting will lead the SE Redmond Neighborhood Park Master Plan project. The Master Plan will be developed in coordination with community outreach; the Parks, Trails, and Recreation Commission; and staff feedback. Staff will present an update on the project and summary of community feedback received to date.
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☒ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☒ Receive Information ☐ Provide Direction ☐ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
2023/24 City of Redmond Adopted Budget
2017 PARCC Plan
• Required:
N/A
• Council Request:
N/A
• Other Key Facts:
$75,000 was allocated for this project in the 2023/24 adopted budget.
OUTCOMES:
Developing a Southeast Redmond Neighborhood Park Master Plan will help define community needs and support the future funding, design, and construction of the park
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
Fall 2023: Community meetings and public involvement on initial ideas for the park space
Winter 2023: Refinement of conceptual plans for the neighborhood park
• Outreach Methods and Results:
Community meetings (September 13; October 17)
Online questionnaire at LetsConnectRedmond.com/SERedmondPark
Onsite activation and engagement opportunities
• Feedback Summary:
N/A
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
$75,000
Approved in current biennial budget: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
000009 - Parks, Trails, and Open Space and 0000146 - Service Enhancement
Budget Priority:
Healthy and Sustainable
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
If yes, explain:
N/A
Funding source(s):
General Fund Surplus
Budget/Funding Constraints:
N/A
☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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4/25/2023 |
Committee of the Whole - Parks and Environmental Sustainability |
Receive Information |
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5/2/2023 |
Business Meeting |
Approve |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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10/17/2023 |
Business Meeting |
Provide Direction |
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1/9/2024 |
Study Session |
Receive Information |
Time Constraints:
N/A
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
This is an area of high need for public park space and is not meeting level of service goals. If not approved, the timeline to develop and construct a park in SE Redmond will be pushed further out.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Public Outreach Plan
B. Kid’s Engagement Sheet