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Home My WebLink About04212015 Planning & Zoning Work Session Notes 4/2 I �i s� w K �sIZ ��Z �,.� K� � S� err�� SPRD Staff Recommendations n� YCIZ . SPRD Master Plan Update South Iloben Park RECOMMENDATION: Continue toward goals of th Leguineche plan nd the Gateway Historic district plans. Contract an arborist to care for the giant poplar. Continue to monitor tree health. Eventual removal of post-1940 trees: Spruce, Mountain Ash other. Eventual removal of ASLC garden in S W corner. Create an ADA, Code-quality hand railing prior to the reinstallation of old,historic wrought iron fence. Grant funds to create and install replica 2 foot historic wrought iron fence. Add concrete steps from Railway into the Park. Add historically accurate, southern border post and screen fence, per photos. Add bird houses. Remove and replace shrubs in southeast corner, replace with replica greenery, lilacs? ,n q ps j- V1 6 czz S Iditarod Park and RV area RECOMMENDATION: Retain uses as an RV camping and winter snow storage area. Eventually add water, sewer, electricity and internet for premium fees. to Iditarod sign. Wylie dog sled as a photo-op destination. See also Waterfront Park, below. �C2` "`r 1°'s� ��►I ,Founders'Monument Area RECOMMENDATION: Beach erosion prevention activity required. Continue improvement via turf, gardens, memorial clean-up. Market as photo o a a~ + $ p• p p Third Avenue Playground RECOMMENDATION: Popular, well-loved playground. Add benches and picnic tables. Remove old rock surface and replace with updated ADA surface. Poured in place not recommended, o since other groups may � eventually wish to sell this lot for downtown development. Develop a long-term Playground Replacement plan _9 _5 for all playgrounds, which annually updates equipment, elements and amenities over time, rather than large, rare$100,000 projects. Include Evan Casey Skate Park(and similar) in Playground Replacement Plan. Sell only with a sound development p an. end-Ei ci adopt a policy to consider the sale of ParkJor public or Resource Management type lands) after 90% of the adjacent area(estimate two-square-blocks) is u� n� some productive capacity, not empty lots used for parking or listed for sale. �"r''� Kawabe Park and Sus Stop RECOMMENDATION: Retain use as `City Square' and park. Retain use as bus stop, per construction grant requirements. Continue to improve and expand "Adopt-A-Park" garden program. Repair Wor replace brick gardens and accent pieces. Improve turf health and gardens to highlight this park as a Level One garden. Eventually remove and replace sidewalks with thermal-heat-pump coils below the concrete eliminating the need for street salt and plowing, providing longer, safer life to sidewalk. Improve ADA access and mitigate any safety concerns. A r'b u.,-.1, -'rye. �a s V- , Continued... . .D MASTER PLAN., DA Larry Urbach's Park RECOMMENDATION: Remove or thin mugo pines into more attractive pieces or replacements. Work with sponsor to continue to improve the park with color. Select SPRD's best picnic table for this location. Trees with well-established root systems within the pines or other flora present a unique challenge to maintain long-term health. Continue to seek professional input on the health and imp ovement of this park. Lowell Canyon Picnic Area -- l G RECOMMENDATION: Retain use as `Fourth of July' meeting area and park. Improve turf health and gardens to highlight this park. Clean and improve smaller trails for play and use. Improve picnic tables and add park benches for Fourth of July events. Over time, improve and add parking along Lowell Canyon Road, immediately east of Iimited parking now. _V_Ark Zened • Lk - Adams Street Recreation Area:Branson Pavilion;Evan Casey Skate Park; Seward Community P.A.R.K S. Playground RECOMMENDATION: Improve ADA access from Ballaine and from the Adams Street restroom to Branson Pavilion. Improve short, 20-foot ADA path south of `the grassy knoll' with sign and materials. Remove old park benches and replace with sponsored, matching recycled plastic benches. Install a short, retaining wall and railing on the east side of the pavilion, to delineate turf area from gravel area, and add interest to the landscaping. Continue to budget annual maintenance on the structure, windows, turf and barbeque grill and fan. Improve the drainage swale via depth &/or culvert that runs from Ballaine to the Bay. Research materials such as for swales or drainage. Remove dying spruce and replace with intentional dirt mounds and new spruce and alders, thus identifying the swale, directing foot traffic to established pathways and providing an improved location for spruce trees or landscaping. RECOMMENDATION: Include the Evan Casey Skate Park in the to-be-written Playground Replacement Plan, as components will wear over time and new elements will add interest. Continue receiving input from skaters. Add top soil and grass behind Adams Street Restroorn on the immediate west border of the Skate Park, to prevent erosion. �. -�,a.�, 4.0 Wk0-VA 1_�/ RECOMMENDATION: Continue to work with adult volunteers from PARKS Playground (named Seward Community Playground) regarding annual upkeep of the playground: adding surfacing materials, art and paint refresh, etc... �WV-d � (�� Waterfront Park as a campground RECOMMENDATION: Continue to improve campground sites through site leveling, grading lanes, water run-off, replacing spruce and cottonwood trees as needed, and recommending additional sites offering -. water, electricity and similar services. Track the successes and challenges of the automated pay stations and SPRb MASTER PLAN:STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS recommend needed changes. Continue to develop and improve the SPRD Volunteer Campground Host program. Add updated Tsunami evacuation, drill, siren and information to bulletin boards. Iditarod: 10 dry sites: RECOMMENDATION: Over time, convert to high-end RV sites with water, electricity and if feasible, Wi-Fi or internet and/or sewer. Charge a premium price. Add landscaping. Continued winter snow storage use until the construction of utility sites removes that possibility. Tent area: 22 dry sites: RECOMMENDATION: Remodel area, consider at least one, landscaping tier to reduce sloping camp sites. Move pay station and garbage location to increase one camp site. Add park benches as site delineation. Add wild rose bushes or other low-lying greenery to promote privacy and site separation. Improve turf. Resurrection South: 74 dry sites+ 12 Utility sites: RECOMMENDATION: Remove the gentle slope by adding one tier at the utility site extension. Install water, sewer(if possible) electricity and internet. Increase camping fees. Continue to add green landscaping. Improve drainage. Remove "second driving lane" from Jefferson Street extended. Create several campsites and improve landscaping. Resurrection North: 74 Utility sites; 11 dry RECOMMENDATION: Develop and implement a sound, small scale landscaping plan and continue to provide greenery and turf without adding evasive weeds, plants or trees. Remove rock fire pits, replace with metal and ADA fire rings. Prohibit the use of beach rock for fire rings. Donut Loop: 14 dry sites: RECOMMENDATION: Redesign, remodel attractive camping sites. Budget and build water and electricity utility sites. Improve the entrance/egress. Landscape and improve the Ballaine berm. Williams Park: 31 dry sites: RECOMMENDATION: Redesign, remodel attractive camping sites. Improve and add ADA sites. Budget and build water and electricity utility sites. Add Sue Kaanta Restroom here. Improve the entrance/egress. Landscape and improve the Ballaine. (See also Williams Park in Waterfront Park as a Park section, below.) Marathon: 50 dry sites: Y"No generator"sites: RECOMMENDATION: Continue to add D-1 to increase elevation of this low-lying area. Continued, winter snow-storage use. Many repeat customers appreciate this more affordable, no-utility camping option. SPRD will develop a plan to incrementally install utilities for premimum camping, while providing solar-powered RVs an option to camp. Develop a plan to limit generator noise Wor develop a Marathon section which prohibits generators. Add a small, micro-park. Improve greenery, add landscaping. Mount Alice Camping: 13 dry sites: RECOMMENDATION: Continue to improve landscaping and site delineators, such as park benches. Work with professionals regarding the Scheffler Creek and run-off areas to continue to expand the camping square- r footage. �f r �GhS '31 Harborside North: 27 dry sites: flog kr_-� RECOMMENDATION: Develop a bikepath from Scheffler Creek bridge, north, along the Condo to the paved, Parking Permit Lot, then connect to the Fourth Ave sidewalk. Sign and stencil when completed. SPRD MASTERRECOMMENDATIONS Remove creosote and replace with friendly or concrete bumper stops. Continue to track, monitor and mitigate against beach erosion. Forest Acres Campground: 44 dry sites: RECONMI ENDATION: Retain as park. Continue to remove hazards trees as needed. Continue to develop safe, healthy and attractive campsites as budget allows. Add a small picnic gazebo. Re-design entrance to encourage campers to pull into the park before payment. Overtime, remove and replace concrete, cold-water only restrooms with ADA improvements and hot-water and coin-op showers for campers. Replace dated and aging equipment. Fel trees to increase sunlight exposure. Add trees to replace hazard trees. See also Forest Acres Park, below. rA Spring Creek Campground: unlimited, maybe up to 70 dry sites: RECONIlVIENDATION: Retain use as a campground and fishing public area while SMIC continues to be developed. Consider adding a public restroom or vault toilet in partnership with SMIC development. Retain and protect the public access `roadway' from Nash to the Bay. Develop weather-hearty interpretive panels and signs to inform the public about sea life, fishing and SMIC development. End WFP as a Campground Waterfront Park as a park RECONVAENDATION: Continue uses. Replace all flower gardens' borders, removing creosote and using treated lumber and/or rock or brick. Add updated Tsunami evacuation, drill, siren and information to bulletin boards. .National Historic Iditarod Trail bikepath RECOMMENDATION: Update identifying signs and stencils. Improve the bikepath, improve drainage, and add culverts. Protect Waterfront Park with beach erosion mitigation. Obihiro Park RECONEVIENDATION: Improve ADA access; replace grills when needed; refurbish and reclaim path; consider replacing D 1 path with pavers or other, more structurally sound material; control vegetation and keep grass from growing into walkways, parking pads and gazebo areas; find larger, white, decorative rock for the Obihiro gift Gazebo's border; level surface on the west end; clean, pressure-wash, stain or replace benches, wall or structure of gazebo. Clean, pressure-wash, stain or replace interpretive panel on the water-side of the bike path. With volunteers, develop a Memorial Walkway (similar to Kenai's) with decorative bricks, pavers or tiles from the Loop to Obihiro Gazebo and around the garden. (Funds raised can be delegated to Waterfront Park &/or the City Cemetery.) Williams'Park RECOMMENDATION: Remove brush and scrub. Add ADA campsites, remove rolling bumps and divots for safer camping surfaces. Improve tent sites with identified tent pads with borders, i.e. Forest Service tent pads. Begin planting younger trees to replace taller trees. Work with adjacent land-owners regarding fence repair. MASTERSPRD STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS Add Sue Kaanta restroom &/or identify new location. Run electricity to the Pat Williams spruce tree for Christmas lighting and to the NE tree for possible future holiday lighting. Stub in possible, future utilities to one Campground Host campsite, at a minimum. Increase and improve ADA camp sites. Add campsites to southwest corner nearest the US CG Mustang housing. Remove shrub and weeds. Build property border berms for tree planting hearty trees. Provide tree- planting and tree-care projects for volunteer groups such as Scouts or others. Develop Ballaine border(eastern border) with intentional landscaping plan. Sewer Dump Station: RECOMMENDATION: Zoned Park. Retain use as a water refill and dump station. Add automated pay station, per City Council mandate. Add greenery, landscaping. Minimal other uses allowed. Note: the State of Alaska's State Shop fenced area encroaches onto Seward Park land about eight to ten feet. See also, Ballaine Playground, below. ` Scheffler Creek Area: RECOMMENDATION: Develop a bikepath from Scheffler Creek bridge, north, alone Harborsi Condos to the paved, Parking Permit Lot, then connect to the Fourth Ave sidewalk. Sign and ste cil wlien completed. Remove creosote and replace with enviro-friendly or concrete bumper stops. Continue to track, monitor and mitigate against beach erosion. Mid-Town Two Lakes Park: the Waterfall, First Lake, Second Lake, Two Lakes Trail RECOMIVICNDATION: Two Lakes Park: inventory and identify bridges for replacement and hand railing, where needed. Continue to add D-1 to trails. Continue to seek volunteer groups for major projects. Seek overnight park hosts to report and prevent inappropriate park uses. Develop host camp site. Add and improve trail delineators to direct users to the trail and reduce off-trial, human uses. Request support and recommendations from Historic Preservation Commission regarding metal mining and other objects dotted throughout the park and trail. If to be retained, create intentional interpretive panels and methods to highlight, yet-protect. If not historically significant, haul out of the park for safety and aesthetics. First Lake Picinic Area & Gazeho: RECOMMENDATION: Redesign and rework the park entry for more logical use of interpretive panels, park and trail map, etc... Add a handrail to ADA entry path. Continue to improve ADA access to the waterfall. Continue to delineate park land from private ownership lots. Seek recommendation from experts on dates, times and schedules for installing and removing the creek grate in order to promote fish habitat and health. Add interpretive panels. Develop grassy, picnic area with table sand benches for `level' sandy area, west of the creek. Second Lake RECOMMENDATION: Continue to use Second Lake for ice skating. Encourage use by properly maintaining ice with a lightweight ice resurfacing device.�Add holiday lights around the border for improved visibility. Boy Scout steps RECOMMENDATION: Remove and replace steps. Add D-I to/from trails. Increase the height of the food bridge from Second Ave to the steps trailhead. Seward Little League Field RECOMMENDATION: Note: Owned by the City. Consider sale of ballfield area to private, commercial for the use of the land sales to create a third baseball/softball field near other fields: Jon Perry and Citizens. Repair and replace fencing. Apply weed mitigation controls to encourage pure grass growth in the outfield and infield. Prevent vegetation from growing into the infield (skinned) dirt. If retained by the City, add topsoil and turf to safe levels. Add infield materials to safe levels. Remove and replace retaining wall behind home plate and back stop. Convert restrooms in Concession Stand to ADA standards. Wellington Picnic Area RECOMMENDATION: Create a smaller version of the Branson Pavilion for picnic area. Improve turf and turf area. Remove and replace concrete restroom with more efficient model over time. Consider moving the restrooms, bike path and pavilion project toward Ballaine for improved parking and increased greens space. Move Lift Station Road south, over time, nearer to the drainage swale. Ballaine Playground RECOMMENDATION: Remove and replace with all-inclusive playground. Remove and replace short fence with an appropriate-height fence. Address land-ownership issues with State Shop site, i.e. the playground and pitching/hitting cage is +/- 10 feet on State Shop land. State Shop fence is +/- 10 feet on Waterfront Park triangle area near the Sewer Dump Station. Benny Benson Memorial Park and Lagoon RECOMMENDATION: Replat, erase lot lines, provide utility easements. Develop and follow fish habitat plan. Develop floating dock plans to connect Third Ave Boardwalk to the Second Ave, paved bike path. Budget and contract Boardwalk replacement and improvement. Improve turf area while developing parking and drive way areas. South Harbor Uplands, southern half zoned Park RECOMMENDATION: Mariners' Memorial: Add a small turf area after the completion of the memorial construction. Apply for LWCF and other grants to develop an ADA fishing pier. Build a small pocket park in the Northeast corner,!� i behind parking area. Consider-lease of ONE--and only one.-- portion of the park area(Bay or south side) for [ !�i revenue=generating.private.us"ueh as-a restaurant, and use lease funds to a Community.Center, Aquatic _-6enter_or_other..-.__. CA, Install bumper stops,jersey barriers or other to delineate parking and prevent erosion or vehicle rolling. Whale Park/Bus stop RECOMMENDATION: Improve the western border retaining wall to be able to re-plant the spruce and shrubbery to remove the sight-line to Napa store. Triangle Park RECOMMENDATION: Continue to improve the park through removal of bumps and dips in the turf. i ` MASTER PLAN:STAFF • O' Improve turf and mowing over time. Add interpretive panels and city maps. Remove shrub and unwanted invasive plants. Continue to improve the inner portion via removing unwanted or hazard trees. Over time, add park benches and picnic tables. e� _ i c + Iditarod Bike Path --- �" NCI►-� 7j RECOMMENDATION: Address water run-off, swales, etc... Repair erosion problems. Consider adding bike path rises over culverts, to move water to the Bay, rather than dips which flood and ice. After asphalt repairs and sealant, add official Iditarod Stencils and other pertinent information (ex: clean up after pets; dogs on leash; stay to the right, no mat r'zed vehicles; no smoking, etc.-. ) in lieu of signs. Add kilo or mile markers or stencils. PF _ Gateway Oar (playground on Dora Way) MMENDATION: Conduct neighborhood polls on use. Improve via removing sand and adding ADA playground surfacing. Improve signs. Remove brush on City lands from outside the fence. Add a safe element to replace the beloved merry-go-round or carousel. City Cemetery �� `� � � t` � OW-AIL RECOMMENDATION: Follow City Cemetery Plan and Histod reservation Plan. Seek grant funding to purchase permanent markers per City Code. Level sunken sites and remove mounds in raised sites, add topsoil and grasses. Improve turf and landscaping by ten percent each year, repairing grave sites, markers, landscaping, trails, services, etc... Continue to host volunteer clean-up programs. Close old City Cemeter and begin use of the old Oddfellows cemetery area. — SAP �-� _ I Q� , / Jon Perry Field: Owned by Kenai Peninsula Borough RECOIVIlVIENDATION: Work with owner, KPB, to request 8 or 10 foot fence. Repair sloughing off hill onto Right Field. Add turf infield. Repair or replace warning track. Over time, remove and replace dugouts with larger and improved dugouts. ADA improvements required. Continue to develop and host"Field-Lovin' Days" with caring, capable adults to work on short-term projects. Citizen's Field RECOMMENDATION: ADA access and improvements required to the field and to amenities near the field. Improve infield and outfield. Add topsail and grass to promote healthy turf. Repair or replace warning track. Add information and regulation signs to the overall arealsoftball complex. Switch dugouts to appropriate fence openings to improve spectator viewing. Develop an overnight Park Host site for security. Continue to develop, expand and host "Field-Lavin' Days" with caring, capable adults to work on short-term projects. Add rip rap or other material behind Center Field to prevent further erosion. Overtime, develop the informal trail on the outside of the field fence into an exercise trail &/or incorporate into the High School cross-country `Metco Trails' system. Boulder Field RECOMMENDATION: Convert into a park and parking. If retaining use as a ballfield: level the field; address the seasonal flooding from Scheffler Creek high tide floods, remove and replace fencing, small concession/storage building and dugouts, upgrading all to ADA specifications. . . � MASTER _ RECOMMENDATIONS Develop plan to improve the swale between Fourth Ave and D Street and the Scheffler Creek run-off area. Use rip-rap or other, then level the land between the Boulder Shack and the Wellington C�tery for overflow camping and parking. i Bikepath from softball field to Seward Highway(C11 b IIL `► �{', j'YIS� RECOMMENDATION: Maintain surface by cleaning and sealcoating when necessary. Continue to improve and repair minor holes, etc... Add appropriate stencils where needed. Maintain safe walking conditions year round. Seek grants for solar-powered lighted walkways for students and staff who daily use this path. North Forest Acres Park RECOMMENDATION: Retain as park. Continue to remove hazards trees as needed. Continue to develop safe,healthy and attractive campsites as budget allows. Add a small picnic gazebo. Re-design entrance to encourage campers to pull into the park before payment. Overtime,remove and replace concrete, cold-water only restrooms with ADA improvements and hot-water and coin-op showers for campers. Replace dated and trod in�+r.�ooa.cvr��7rth 1'PX Y1(1Cl1YP L. aging equipment. Pell s to RECOMMENDATION: Convert to seasonal camping, which will require the addition of yards of fill and heavy equipment work, due to noted minimal use of this park as a bike path. Develop entrance/egress from Dimond. Continue hazard tree assessment and removal. Plant and protect new trees. If continued use as a bike-pat remove historic pieces, remove hazard trees, improve area for better use. Historic junk'from Fort Raymond Q) RECOMMENDATION: After receiving"aye or nay" input from Historic Preservation and the City Council, haul rusted metal and concrete foundation pieces out of the park. Grade and improve with heavy equipment and fill. Expand camping opp , if continued minimal use of the Bittick BMX Track. Basketball Court, tennis courts RECOMMENDATION. lace or rehabilitate basketball hoops, tennis standards and net. Use commercial materials (hot air lance, sealcoat, etc...) to level and resurface tennis court. Stripe half- basketball courts in addition to tennis courts. Continue the removal of hazard trees in the area. Improve signage, parking and add picnic tables and park benches along Dimond. (Develop temporary camping sites for overflow `peak' seasons such as Fourth of July and Salmon Derby.) °7 ` Concrete slab, memorial, RECOMMENDATION: After receiving input from Historic Preservation and the City Council, contract to destroy and remove the large, empty, concrete, memorial foundation piece from the park. Continue to improve the area through hazard tree removal, landscaping and park amenities. If retention is recommended, clean, enhance and improve the memorials. Gardens,pocket parks �C- SPY , MASTER PLAN: i STAPF RECOMMEN RECOMMENDATION: Continue to hire gardeners and designers to strategically plant and maintain the decorative gardens and pocket parks. Highlight Adapt-A-Park sponsors. Continue to develop micro-parks to welcome and attract guests who drive along Ballaine. Pair a small garden or outdoor art with each campground entrance. Forest Acres Playground 6q"¢' RECOMMENDATION: Remove an®riends, xisting structure with improved ADA and other climbing structures befitting the area, such as tree health, camping and outdoor play. Remove sand or wood chips and replace with an intentional and safe playground surface. Forest Acres Campground RECOMMENDATION: See above. Add utility sites to five, entry sites and for Campground Host volunteer. Rehabilitate entrance/egress. Remove shrub and weeds from the park borders, add berms of dirt, then plant sustainable greenery for health and aesthetics. Others Spring Creek Campground,public access required RECOMMENDATION: Install a vault toilet or other to serve the public and replace port-a-potty with a stronger, more weather-resistant, more vandal-proof, high use, restroom facility. Retain use as camping and public access to fishing and sight-seeing. Woodlawn Cemetery RECOMMENDATION: Continue hazard tree mitigation. Continue to maintain. Develop off-street parking for visitors and park staff. Consider selling the southern, (presumably unused or unoccupied) portion of this lot, with an intentional and improved land sale in which funds from the sale can be designated to other cemetery uses and improvements in Seward. Provide benches and tables. Work with Historic Preservation to develop a user-friendly directory or memorial to guide people to the proper sites. Improve or replace headstones, when needed. SPRD Warehouse: RECOMMENDATION: 702 Aspen Lane. Budget for new facility due to decline of this facility. Consider moving the PM&C operations base to: Forest Acres Park; the Citizens' Field Complex or nearer Waterfront Park. Pre-sell the coveted hard woods used in flooring and siding. Use revenues from sale as budget for new project. Use `green' initiatives to reduce the annual operating expenses of the facility. Add improved ADA access for the public conducting PM&C business. Music Park, chimes, drums, other RECOMMENDATION: Work with Seward Music and Arts Council to select an appropriate location for outdoor art in the form of weather-hearty music and drums. The City owns chimes, ready for installation. Dog Park RECOMMENDATION: Work with concerned citizens to develop an eventual, safe, "easy-to- . .DRECOMMENDATIONS maintain"dog park concepts and design for the eventual construction of an animal shelter and adjacent dog park. Air Force Rec Camp: RECOMMENDATION: Obtain authorization to use green, grassy tent area for City-controlled, revenue-producing camping until the City Council determines the highest, best use of this lot. Others? RECOMMENDATION: Develop minimal, dry camping in Resource Management land adjacent and created by the North Forest Acres Levy for overflow camping. General RECOMMENDATION: ?ublrc, tv,P,"b S �` 1. SPRD staff will annually update the Capital Improvement Plan (C1P) to ensure the public and decision- makers are in tune with needs. Continue to inform all regarding the need for a waterfront erosion control plan, budget and activities, as a top priority. 2. Dovetail the SPRD ADA transition plan into the City's ADA transition plan. Budget and schedule improvements to be completed by 2020. Also a top priority. 3. Develop a long-term Playground Replacement plan for all playgrounds, which annually updates equipment, elements and amenities over time, rather than large, rare +$100,000 projects, Include Evan Casey Skate Park (and similar) in Playground Replacement Plan. Sell only with a sound development plan. 4. Recommend City Council adopt a policy to consider the sale of Park land (or public or Resource Management type lands) after 90% of the adjacent area is used in some productive capacity, not empty lots for sale or for speculation. 5. Recommend City Council adopt a policy to set a special account for Fish Habitat and Fish replenishment, comprised of 10% of the annual, revenue surplus (profit) from the campground operations. Develop and implement a plan for Two Lakes park lakes and creeks improvements; Scheffler Creek improvements; Benny Benson Improvements; Boulder Field area swales and drainage run-up improvements, etc... 6. Recommend City Council adopt a second policy to set a special budget or account for specific, campground amenities improvement, comprised of 10% of the annual, revenue surplus (profit) from the campground operations. 7. Cottonwood Replacement & Abatement Plan _ 8. Contract the inclusion of commercially made and updated Tsunami warning and information signs. 9. Develop and implement uniformity policy regarding the design, look and presentation of park and campground area signs and specific area regulations. 10. Develop and implement an improved storm water run-off and rain water drainage plan and program for Waterfront Park and all other park and campgrounds areas. Protect the bike path and other pathways via intentional swales, culverts, etc.... 0 SPRD MASTER PLAN:STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS 11. Over time, remove rocks from turf and camping areas. Create and post policies to prevent the use of rocks for unplanned fire pits. Goal: improved mowing and turf care; reduced safety hazard; improved beautification. Ex: only one fire pit allowed per camp site, in designated areas only. Encourage campers to use provided fire rings. Discourage campers from removing beach rock, 12. "No pushki, dandelions or devil's club in public areas." Encourage the use and growth of alders, spruce, hemlock, beach rye grasses, wild Alaska Sitka roses, other natural grasses and trees. 13. Add unidentified park areas to the Land Use Map and other official plans: Whale Tail Park; Lowell Canyon Park; Seward Meridian marker pull-out; iditarod Trailhead; Woodlawn Cemetery; others. Improve Nash Road pull-outs for photo opportunities via services and interpretive panels. 14. Update and improve the SPRD Memorial Handbook Guide Master Plan Addendum: SPRD Memorial Handbook Guide updated needed SWOT, All Divisions (?"i�5 mnnaa y S� Hazard Tree Mitigation Plan & CRAP update needed Park Inventory Plan: Survey, List updated needed Park Maintenance Plan updated needed (Capital Improvement Projects) CIP update needed Gardeners'Guide _�>bc O- fb.TC ,s/ ;Aow4".S J Recreation Committee's Comments Three Engineers'Reports: Warehouse, Boardwalk& LL Retaining Wall. r I To be prepared: * Facility Assessment and replacement plan: restrooms; gazebos,etc... * Playground Replacement Plan (including Skate Park elements) * Inventory of community murals on SPRD sites or facilities * Table of Contents * Public Comments d SPRDRECOMMENDATIONS Abbreviations: ASLC: Alaska SeaLife Center PM&C: Parks Maintenance & Campgrounds (a Division of SPRD) SPRD: Seward Parks& Recreation Department WFP Waterfront Park SEWARD PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT PARKS & RECREATION MASTER PLAN SEWARD, ALASKA .: :4 . 4 lii Prepared by: The City of Seward Staff Prepared For and Adopted by: Seward Planning and Zoning Commission April 7, 1993 City Council of the City of Seward May 10, 1993 Parks & Recreation Master Plan Table of Contents Page Number To is 3 Seward Parks & Recreation Mission Statement 3 Introduction 4 2010 Comprehensive Plan Goals to be Met 5 2010 Comprehensive Plan Goals Already Attainted 6 Goals Summary 7 Specific Category Descriptions: 7 Playgrounds g Park Lands 11 Waterfront Park 12 Indoor Facilities 13 Trails 14 Public Input SEWARD PARKS & RECREATION MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Seward Parks and Recreation Department is to provide and facilitate recreational, educational, social and cultural activities for our community and visitors. The departmental staff is professionally committed to protecting, improving, and promoting City of Seward park lands and natural resources. The department strives to improve the quality of life, and the physical and mental well being of individuals through positive opportunities and choices. INTRODUCTION With this mission in mind, the Seward Parks and Recreation Department has developed this Master Plan in conjunction with the community to facilitate improvements and additions to parks and recreation facilities and to encourage preservation of park lands within the City of Seward. The planning process included several components, including an inventory of current parks and facilities and their condition, and a listing of proposed improvements, a time line and estimated cost for completion. Information used to compile this plan came from a variety of sources, including a community telephone survey completed for SPRD in January 1992. Four public meetings were held in the fall of 1992 to solicit community input. Recommendations from the Seward Comprehensive Plan were included along with informal contributions from the community. A formal petition for a park in Gateway was submitted to City Council in 1992. The Parks and Recreation staff contributed ideas and information, particularly regarding repair and maintenance of current facilities, and provided a comprehensive inventory of current facilities. Public meetings were held at the beginning of the process. A group of citizens volunteered to continue working on the plan in order to submit a working draft to the Planning and Zoning Commission and to City Council prior to the budget preparation for FY 94. The plan is designated as a 5 year plan for FY 1994 through FY 1998. (The Seward Comprehensive Plan will be updated in 1995.) In order to continue upgrading facilities and parks, this plan can and should be updated annually, prior to budget development for the following year. A new version of the Master Plan should be developed with public input and approved by council every five years. Priorities and needs can change, as funds may be available or in short supply. The plan is flexible enough to allow projects to move from year to year as needed. The goals listed at the beginning of each category heading were drawn from the wording from the Comprehensive Plan, our Mission Statement and public meetings. Within the tables which describe the specific projects, comments which may offer different views from the original suggestion are noted by italics or bold. Our goal was to include all comments from the public to aid community leaders in decision making. 3 Parks&Recreation Master Plan: Final Draft 4/30193 The Seward Comprehensive Plan As it Relates to Parks & Recreation The City of Seward 2010 Comprehensive Plan, which was adopted in 1990, lists specific projects relating to Parks and Recreation, several of which have been completed to this date. Projects not completed, which remain a priority in the Comprehensive Plan, are listed below. Comprehensive Plan Goals To Be Met Community Appearance * Landscaping "Coordinate the installation of trees, shrubs and flowers on the Seward Highway obtained via the State of Alaska, City of Seward and donations from private business owners" * "Install new Welcome to Seward signs at City entrance" * "... landscaping of public properties" * "... consider landscaping of vacant lots" * Litter Control "... and an additional [sponsored, clean-up day] in the Fall, at the end of tourist season * " In cooperation with local organization / group sponsors, encourage business owners to participate in the Spring and additional Fall clean-up days * "Repair or replace leaking receptacles Land Use Public and Institutional Land Use " Consider the designation of additional park and recreation areas in conjunction with the completion of a Parks & Recreation Master Plan Public Facilities and Services * Parks & Recreation Specific Listings * "Consider developing a Seward Community Center which would include a variety of equipment and meeting rooms for use by the public" * "Consider acquiring select vacant lots with the intention of turning them into Downtown pocket parks and/or adjoining park / parking facilities * "Consider acquiring the vacant lot at the south-west corner of Fourth Avenue and Adams for development as a Town Square Park "Lagoon Park should be enhanced" - north end improvement and purchase "... and development of land at south end of the lagoon for use as day park "Development of Waterfront Park has not been completed and does not meet the expectations of the citizens of Seward for quality recreation along the Bay "Within the next 5 years the City will have to relocate the Teen Center Parks&Recreation Master Plan: Final Draft 4/30l93 4 The Seward Comprehensive Plan As it Relates to Parks & Recreation Comprehensive Plan Accomplishments Litter Control ♦ "seek assistance and sponsorship of and assist in 2 clean-up days each year - the one that is currently held in the Spring and an additional one in the Fall, at the end of tourist season ♦ "Work with Alaskans for Litter Prevention and Recycling (ALPAR) to improve the litter situation in Seward during the summer ♦ " In cooperation with local organization 1 group sponsors, encourage business owners to participate in the Spring and additional Fall clean-up days ♦ "... increase the number of receptacles in areas receiving high pedestrian traffic" Old downtown cans will be placed in Harbor, as new receptacles are placed. Tourism ♦ "... Exploring downtown's potential as a Docking Center for Cruise Ships Proposed B-Street Dock zoning was changed from Park/Green Belt to Institutional ♦ "... Enhance tourism - Make Iditarod Trail available to Seward's residents and visitors for both winter and summer use. Bike path from Mile 0 completed. Public Facilities and Services * Parks & Recreation Specific Listings ♦ "Lagoon Park should be enhanced ♦ The Cemetery Plan is now being completed by the Community Development Department Parks&Recreation Master Plan: Final Draft 4130/93 5 GOAL SUMMARY The goals for each category were drawn from the wording from the Comprehensive Plan, our Mission Statement and public meetings. PLAYGROUNDS Develop local playgrounds by improving accessibility and equipment. Increase toys and the number of playgrounds to serve growing residential areas and younger users. PARK LANDS Promote, improve and protect park lands and natural resources. Designate additional park and recreation areas. WATERFRONT PARK Complete the development of Waterfront Park to meet the needs and expectations of the citizens of Seward who request a quality recreational facility along the Bay. INDOOR FACILITIES Develop a Seward Community Center which would include a variety of equipment and meeting rooms for use by the public. Bring public buildings up to ADA codes. TRAILS Develop complete and connecting trail systems to access parks, the waterfront, the schools and Nash Road. Parks&Recreation Master Plan: Final Draft 4/30/93 6 PLAYGROUNDS GOAL Develop. local playgrounds by improving accessibility and equipment. Increase toys & the number of'` playgrounds to serve growing'residential areas & younger users. Playgrounds are an important part of the park system. The Parks and Recreation Department owns and maintains three tot lots, with equipment that is at least 15 years old. In 1991, various equipment was removed, as it was deemed unsafe according to current playground safety standards. The remaining equipment needs to be updated, with additional play structures added to replace older equipment which was removed. The playgrounds currently do not meet the Americans with Disabilities Act [ADA] standards for accessibility. The city could attempt to adapt the current facilities to meet ADA standards, or redesign the playgrounds and replace all the equipment with structures and surfaces which are accessible. ADA requires all facilities to be accessible as soon as possible. The Gateway subdivision area is a densely populated area with many single family "starter" homes and apartment complexes which combined house many small children. With no sidewalks and very small lot sizes, this area is in high need of a playground with large play field. Project Cost Est. Add 2 bucket swings at ball field tot lot. $50 The slide at ball field tot lot not accessible to small children. Remove curved mount $10K + for and ladder which is too high. Add platforms for access. If safety standards can't be PreSch-size met, replace portion of the equipment or add preschool-sized play structures. equip. Make playgrounds accessible according to ADA standards (cost depends upon total or partial replacement of equipment and surfacing) Build or purchase covered sand boxes for each tot lot. $300- $1,000 Utilize Spring Creek Correctional Center for this and other projects. Build playground in Gateway area at base of Dora Way and Jesse Lee. Acquire land $30 K +land for this playground. Purchase and install new swing set,,new spring..teeter totter to replace unsafe $4,000 equipment that was removed from ball field tot lot. This depends upon development of the B Street Dock and possible displacement of this playground. Play house at Adams Street Tot lot. $3,000 Build half-court basketball court in Gateway area. Incorporate with above mentioned $4,000 layground. Parks&Recreation Master Plan: Final Draft 4/30/93 7 PARK LANDS GOAL promote, improve and protect park lands and " ural resources. Designate additional park and recreation areas. There is a finite amount of land available within the Seward city limits for housing, businesses, and for parks. There is continual pressure on current water front park lands as tourism related businesses grow in the boat harbor, and as dock expansion becomes imminent. The demand for parking continues to grow as more boats are moored and dispatched from the Seward harbor. It is imperative to acquire adequate land for future park development and to preserve the lands that are currently designated as parks. This will continue to be an issue as tourism grows, and as available land becomes developed within the Seward city limits. There are lands within parks that are not in city ownership. There are campgrounds on land that is not zoned as park land, such as the land immediately behind the Harbor Lights Condos just south of the boat launch. This is the nicest beach in Seward, yet without rezoning and preservation, could be developed commercially, eliminating beach access to the community. There are 29 acres of land adjacent to Two Lakes Parks that could be acquired by the city in order to preserve the scenic backdrop of Seward. If not retained as park land by city, this area could be logged, destroying that natural area and making a detrimental impact on the wildl,`� .t currently reside in or near Two Lakes Park. The high density Gateway Subdivision was built with no plans for a neighborhood park or play field. Combine this fact with the potential for the construction of another large apartment complex south of Gateway, the need for a play ground and park will continue to grow. The Junior/Senior High School no longer provides a playground within walking distance of the Gateway and Jesse Lee areas. Forest Acres Park is situated on land that is zoned Park; however, the campground is on lands zoned Institutional for public use. This was done to allow the possibility of the city shop to be placed in that area in the future. Since Seward does not have a multiple use city park with ball fields for the community, this would be a natural area to retain as park land. It should be developed with the "entrance to Seward" in mind, pleasing to the eye, making a positive statement about the town. As the lack of parking in the boat harbor area continues, the Boulder Stadium ballfield will likely become a parking area. There is currently land for sale just north of and adjacent to the high school ball field. This could be purchased and developed into a ball field„complex with a senior League field and a multipurpose field for use by girls softball and the growing youth soccer program. There is enough land available to provide proper access and parking. The current high school softball field has inadequate parking and poor road access. S Parks&Recreation Master Plan: Final Draft 4/30/93 Park Lands Continued Park Themes )ther cases, Seward has small park areas cluttered by defunct or outdated fountains, fences, and monuments .at don't fit any particular theme. These parks basically need minor repairs, changes and upgrading, utilizing more fully the precious amount of Iand that is available. It has been suggested that the parks have a theme to guide continued development and renovation. The following guidelines have been suggested: Waterfront - Maritime Benny Benson / Lagoon - Alaska Flag and Wildlife Viewing Two Lakes Park - Nature Iditarod / Ladies garden - Iditarod Trail Historical Forest Acres - Military and History Project Cost Estimate Acquire three privately owned land parcels that are located within Two Lakes Park. $18,000 Continue to manage land behind`!Harbor Lights Condos as park land & campgrounds. This �s:the only sandy,beach irt:Seward. Needs preservations' as a park and beach - open to public use for play, recreation; fishing. Comment: 1Mprave non-sandy area as campground Preserve sandy area ar beach only 'no camping'on sand. Improve sandy beach area into park & recreation setting. High`use area. Consider rezoning the sandy area only as park' an rather than harbor commercial. Acquire land in the Gateway Subdivision / Jesse Lee area for an all-purpose play field $50,000 and playground and basketball half court. Forest Acres subdivision needs an open play field. Forest Acres Campground is only partially zoned as park land. It is zoned for public use. Designate entire plot as park land. Develop Forest Acres as a community park with larger playground and multi-use ball $250 K field. Ballfield cost alone approx. $200,000 unless topsoil is made available locally form sewage sludge. Clear brush along Seward Highway within the Forest Acres Campground. Develop small park in above mentioned cleared land, with a lawn and "Welcome to Seward" sign to draw visitors' attention away from industrial area and toward the park upon entering Seward. Acquire 20 acres west of elementary school for additional ball field park area if $100 K Forest Acres is not retained as park. Acquire above mentioned 20 acres in a five year plan: Year 1 purchase south 5 acres. Year 2: develop as baseball/softball field. Year 3: purchase 5 acres; Year 4: purchase 5 acres; Year 5: purchase last 5 acres. Parks&Recreation Master Plan: Sinai Draft 4/30/93 9 Assume cemetery management. Maintain cemetery as a park. Develop and provide "park setting" with park benches, running paths and landscaping. "'own Square park at 4th and Adams, includin- acquisition of property. It has been 135 K includ, ,uggested that the city utilize funds earned from sale of grain terminal to fund this property project. Phase I: Add picnic gazebo at First Lake and acquire three privately owned lots that $40K or $27K extend into park. Grant application in process for funding in 1994, Phase I. w/LWCF grant Phase II: Upgrade Two Lakes Trail. Relocate west section onto city owned property. $95,000 or Grant application for Phase II in process for funding in 1994. $61K w/grant Phase III: Planning and zoning restrictions to protect scenic backdrop, watershed, $100,000 est at and prevent logging or other development of the 29 acres directly west of Two Lakes $3000 per acre Park. Comment: Fear of avalanche if trees are logged. Option is to purchase the land. Acquire land south of lagoon and Rotary Park boardwalk to protect this area as park. Rebuild retaining wall at Iditarod Park, remove broken,wrought iron fencing. $2,000 Remove old fountain in Iditarod Park, plant in grass and revamp perennial flower $500 - $2,500 bed. Comment: Do not remove fountain. Instead, renovate fountain, beautify and refurbish. Remove concrete slab memorial at Forest Acres - too large for the park. This change $1,000 would be incorporated into a new plan if it is fully developed as a community park. 'elocate large anchor from Benny Benson Memorial to Waterfront for maritime .neme. Comment: May be inappropriate to move anchor which was a gift from the Navy in addition to their work on the boardwalk project. Comment: Anchor was a surplus donation acquired by Mayor H. Geisler. Navy did not initiate donation. Does not relate to the Navy boardwalk project. Develop Japanese gazebo in a park setting. Gift from Sister-City Obihiro. Boulder stadium converted to parking lot in summer and ice rink in winter. Convert $2,000 dugout or concession stand to warming but and add lighting. This depends upon the parking issue being resolved. Comment: Do not convert Boulder Stadium until after a second baseball / softball field has replaced it. Acquire property and develop pocket park on land south of old Seward Bakery. Maintain a light on the flag at Benny Benson Memorial in order to keep the state flag flying year around. Maintain 4th of July campground as a dry, rustic area for camping and day use. Develop a "Land Acquisition Fund" for city, utilizing money earned on sale of city owned properties. 10 Parks&Recreation Master Plan: Final Draft 4/30/93 WATERFRONT PARK GOAL Complete the development :of Waterfront Park to- meet :the needs' and expectations of the citizens of Seward who request''a. quality recreational facility along the Bay. Waterfront Park is seeing continual improvements through the recent funds acquired through the Land and Water Conservation Fund. There are, however, certain sections of the park that are not within the grant boundaries, simply because of the uncertain future of these lands. The proposed Alaska Sea Life Center, cruise ship and ferry docks have caused some delay in park improvements in the area behind the ferry terminal, behind the Harbor Lights Condos, and between A and C streets along Ballaine Blvd. These areas do need attention until such time as their use is changed from park/campgrounds to something else. Project Cost Estimate Completion of current improvements $190,000 Adams Street Pavilion made ADA accessible, paved ramp and parking area $5,000 -)evelop uplands area of park between "A" and Monroe Streets (depends on B Street cock plan). Incorporate dock plan with preservation of park lands. Zone land behind Harbor Lights as "park land" rather than "harbor commercial". Reroof pavilions. Current shakes are in poor shape, rafters and roof always damp and will rot. Need to replace with metal roof before plywood sheathing rots. Replace pavilion log supports. Constant wicking of water through cracks and base causing rot. Replace within 10 years. Add dump station in campground near new restroom / shower facility to alleviate Harbor traffic problems. Construct information kiosk near caravan area on campgrounds. Develop semi-service, mini campground with water, electricity, turf and spaces. Area south of Wellington Pavilion, near B-street dock proposed site. Add water spigots to: Caravan areas Marathon,"Ferry Terminal, Seaview campgrounds and more to Forest Acres. Bury existing water lines at Forest Acres. Grade, level and fill to remove potholes in park areas outside the LWCF grant project. $10, - $25,000 Upgrade the area behind Harbor Lights with marked camping spaces, delineate "no $5,000 ramping" area directly on the beach. Improve drainage and traffic patterns through ne area. Parks&Recreation Master Plan: Final Draft 4/30193 l l INDOOR FACILITIES GOAL Develop a Seward community Center which would include a variety of equipment and meeting rooms for use by the public. Bring public buildings up to ADA codes. There is a need for a multipurpose recreational facility that is more accessible than the current facilities utilized by Parks and Recreation. Seward citizens have access to "left over" time at all publicly owned facilities, including AVTEC and the schools. The Senior Community Center is only available to other public groups on a rental basis. The Youth Center may be displaced if the Sea Life Center becomes a reality. Seward has the option of building a new facility that will serve all ages, leasing or purchasing and remodeling an existing building, or renegotiate agreements with AVTEC and the senior citizens for extended use of those facilities. The Parks and Recreation warehouse is very near the end of its life. Replacement of this building is critical. Temporary repair is needed until replacement facility can be built. The Borough needs to address ADA standards within their school facilities, particularly the swimming pool. Cost Estimate Project Renegotiate lease with Senior Citizens for shared use of the center. Challenge: Depending on age and designed uses, risk of injury to seniors is a concern in a shared-use situation. ;ommunity center with an area for teens, replacing old Youth Center. Youth Center $3 Mil will not be available when Sea Life Center is a reality. Negotiate with school district for use of new elementary school gym for youth and adult activities that require a gymnasium, such as youth basketball or aerobics. Gym space is very limited in Jr/Sr High school or AVTEC from October through March. Challenge: Alarm system at Elementary School. Acquire building for new Youth Center. An idea is to lease the Mason Lodge for a $1,200 per youth and community center facility, remodeled to departmental needs. month lease Long Term Plan: Parks and Recreation warehouse needs to be replaced. it is in very $200 K poor condition. A prefabricated building with storage shed is preferred. Short term aid: Repair sag in roof in warehouse. Add a security fence to warehouse complex. Protection from vandalism. $2 - $3,002--d Work with Borough to build an outside, separate entrance to pool to avoid contact with students and conflict with locker room use during varsity events. Pool is currently closed to public during each varsity event - due to no access to pool. Work with Borough to provide access to pool per ADA standards. The pool has outdoor entrance problems, locker and dressing room problems, and unaided access nto the pool is not possible for disabled individuals. 12 Parks&Recreation Master Plan: Final Draft 4/30/93 TRAILS GOAL Develop complete and connecting trail systems...to access parks, the waterfront, the':'schools'and Nash Road. Seward has the beginnings of a comprehensive trail system, with the bike path along the waterfront and up to the high school, the boardwalk along the lagoon, and Two Lakes Park trail. A comprehensive trail system would connect these trails and extend the bike path from Van Buren to high school trail, and from the high school on to the elementary school and through Forest Acres to the Seward Highway. Another trail alongside the Seward Highway with bridges over Resurrection River and extending to the Iditarod Trail on Nash Road would make the trail complete. The trail beyond the river would not come under City of Seward jurisdiction. Project Cost Estimate Trail access to bench on Mt. Marathon through city watershed. Improve Mt. Marathon trail access from 1st Avenue watershed access. Place distance markers on bike trail to enable timing and distance calculating. May be ainted on the trail, every 1/10 of mile, as example. Post Iditarod mile markers. Groom bike trail in winter months for winter sports on high school section. Extend bike path from High School out past the three bridges and river, to Nash Road to the Iditarod Trail. This project would be completed in cooperation with the borough and state through ISTEA funding. Build covered bridges, as historical replicas, crossing the Seward Highway's three ISTEA $ with bridges for the new bike path extension. Borough Continue the bike trail from 4th Avenue, around lagoon to the Dairy Hill trail connection. Designate Second Avenue, Chamberlain Road and Dairy Hill Road as bike trail, with signs. Cooperate with United States Forest Service on the development of the Mt. Alice Trail on City property. Work in cooperation with Seward's,new Trails.council to develop additional planning, enhancement, negotiating and work parties. Build overpass for bike path, crossing;the Seward Highway ISTEA funds Constrict a developed pedestrian easement on Dora Way to allow pedestrian travel. ISTEA funds :onstruct a sidewalk(§) on Dora Way to facilitate residents, pedestrians. ISTEA funds Parks&Recreation Master Plan: Final Draft 4/30193 13 PUBLIC INPUT The following groups and organizations have been contacted for a request time for a presentation and meeting to discuss the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Date Organization Tyne of Meeting 02/23/93 Parent Teacher Student Association SPRD Presentation 02/24/93 Senior Citizens Group SPRD Presentation 02/??/93 Senior Citizens Board Discussed the Plan Draft 03/03/93 Planning & Zoning Public Meeting SPRD Presentation 03/10/93 Business Professional Women of Seward SPRD Presentation 03/10/93 AVTEC Student Services Advisory Board Submitted Draft for Information 03/11/93 Parent Advisory Committee SPRD Presentation 03/15/93 Little League Board SPRD Presentation 'i 19/93 Downtown Merchants Association Submitted Draft for Information 04/06/93 Rotary Club SPRD Presentation 04/07/93 Planning & Zoning Meeting Adopted We have sent a draft of this plan to the following SPRD user groups for their information: Seward Mushers and Sled Handlers, Seward Trails Council, the ELKS, newly forming Seward Arbor Group (S.P.R.O.U.T.S.) and the Nordic Ski Club. Parks&Recreation Master Plan: Final Draft 4/30193 14 Sponsored by Loner, CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 93-007 A RESOLUTION OF THE SEWARD PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION, RECOMMENDING ADOPTION OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN WHEREAS, the City of Seward adopted the Comprehensive Plan in 1985 and updated the Plan in 1990; and WHEREAS, the 1990 updated Plan recommended that the city should prepare a community wide Parks and Recreation Master Plan to identify existing facility needs and additional needed facilities; and WHEREAS,a comprehensive plan establishing public parks and recreation needs is an essential part of the community planning process; and WHEREAS, during the period between December 1992 and March 1993, presentations were made to local groups, including the Seward Senior Citizens, PAC, PTSA, Downtown Merchants, Little League, Trails Council and Rotary; and WHEREAS, a number of public meetings were held to discuss and develop a Seward Parks and Recreation Plan; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission that: Section 1. The Seward Parks and Recreation Master Plan, attached and incorporated herein by reference, is recommended for adoption by the City Council. Section Z. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission this 7th day of April, 1993. Seward Planning and Zoning Commission Resolution No. 93-IX}7 THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA onald Sutherland, Chairman AYES: Bardarson, Castellina, Kowalski, Nelson and Sutherland NOES: None ABSENT: Carpenter and Shaw ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: Wohlforth, Argetsinger, Johnson & Brecht,Attorneys for the City of Seward, Alaska C � C;tn a IS.Xur0hy, CMG E City Attorney City Cle (City Seal) Sponsored by: Jones CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION NO. 93-050 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, APPROVING THE PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN WHEREAS, the City Council adopted the Comprehensive Plan in 1985 and updated the Plan in 1990; and WHEREAS, the 1990 updated Ilan-pcommended that the city should prepare a community wide Parks and Recreation Master plan to identify existing facility needs and additional needed facilities; and WHEREAS, a comprehensive plan establishing public parks and recreation needs is an essential part of the community planning process; and WHEREAS, during the period between December 1992 and March 1993, presentations were made to local groups including the Seward Senior Citizens,the Parent Advisory Committee, the PTSA, the Downtown Merchants Association,Little League,the. Trails Council and the Seward Rotary Club; and WHEREAS, a number of public meetings were held to discuss and develop the Seward Parks and Recreation Master Plan; and WHEREAS,the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission has reviewed the Plan and approved a resolution on April 7, 1993, recommending City Council approval of the Plan; NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that: Section 1. Tke Seward Parks and Recreation Master Plan, attached and incorporated herein by reference, is hereby ADOPTED. Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the city of Seward,Alaska, this 10th day of May, 1993. CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION NO. 93-050 THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA Dave W.Crane, Mayor AYES: Bencardino, Crane, Darting, Krasnansky, Swartz, White NOES: Sieminski ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: Wohlforth, Argetsinger, Johnson & Brecht, Attorneys for the city of Seward, Alaska C;m2 a S. urphy, C G City Attorney City Clerk (City Seat)