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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes1993-007 Sponsored by Tones 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 2. 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 PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT PARKS & RECREATION MASTER PLAN SEWARD, ALASKA 'ttJ.....IM...".. .t.. /..W'......"... .', ,-' -.' '.' ., _:.:::: _,;'",'..;-.,'.;i;-::. .::. -:-. :; -.' ," . .... ',' ",' ';.' -,'. ",' ',' ,'.... ", ,,_.,.. ,..,.." ...... ..~,...... ... ....,. " " . ,.,~;~ .;1:.:.. ," ,',' .1)":..'.'. .It.:.....",'p.'..'.'.. '"1'........ .. A..... : _:', .:.:,' _.,:.' '.:. -.' ..: . ,,', ." -.,", ,-,' ,", .', . " -. . ;. >:. .':': -,.,.;.' ,-;. ,-.>. .. ',' " .. " 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 April 12, 1993 or April 26,1993 Parks & Recreation Master Plan Table of Contents Page Number 3 3 4 5 6 7 7 8 11 12 13 14 Topic Seward Parks & Recreation Mission Statement Introduction 2010 Comprehensive Plan Goals to be Met 2010 Comprehensive Plan Goals Already Attainted Goals Summary Specific Category Descriptions: Playgrounds Park Lands Waterfront Park Indoor Facilities Trails 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. Parks & Recreation Master Plan: Draft 3/31/93 3 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 comer 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 Draft 3/31/93 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 / 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 changedfrom 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 & Recreatioo. Master Plan Draft 3/31/93 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 Draft 3/31/93 6 PLAYGROUNDS .",,-,. ..................--....-..."'...". . .......--...--...----.--......-..,.-."'.""-"-,-........----....-....-.--.--....-..... "",',-'.;'';';'-';'>;':-:::::-:::::::::::::-:-:-:-:-'::-:-:':':::-:':-:':::::::':::::::::::::,:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::-::::::::=:'::::::::::::::;::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ... . ...... ...... GOAL ..... .. . Develop ..Iocal..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 $lOK + 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. eqmp. 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 playground. Parks & Recreation Master Plan Draft 3/31/93 7 PARK LANDS ..GOAL Promote, improve and protect park lands and natural resources. besignateadditiooal 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 the city, this area could be logged, destroying that natural area and making a detrimental impact on the wildlife that 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. Pads & Recreation Master Plan Draft 3/31/93 8 Park Lands Continued Park Themes In other cases, Seward has small park areas cluttered by defunct or outdated fountains, fences, and monuments that don't fit any particular theme. These parks basically need minor repairs, changes and upgrading, utilizing more fully the precious amount of land 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 Benny Benson / Lagoon Two Lakes Park Iditarod / Ladies garden Forest Acres - Maritime - Alaska Flag and Wildlife Viewing - Nature - Iditarod Trail Historical - Military and History Project Cost Estimate Acquire three privately owned land parcels that are located within Two Lakes Park. $18,000 Rezone land behind Harbor Lights Condos to park land rather than harbor commercial. This is the only sandy beach in Seward. Needs preservations as a park and beach - open to public use for play, recreation, fishing. Comment: Improve non- sandy area as campground. Preserve sandy area as beach only - no camping on sand. Improve sandy beach area into park & recreation setting. High use area. 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 $250K 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 Draft 3/31/93 9 Assume cemetery management. Maintain cemetery as a park. Develop and provide "park setting" with park benches, running paths and landscaping. Town Square park at 4th and Adams, including acquisition of property . It has been 135 K includes suggested 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 ll: 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 ill: 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. Optiop 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. Relocate large anchor from Benny Benson Memorial to Waterfront for maritime theme. 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. DQes 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 hut and add lighting. This depends upon the parking issue being resolved. Comment: Do not convet1 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. ._-.....'..,.,'.-,'.....'.','.....-...-...-...'-'............,',...,',','..'.-...-:.----'.-".,..,.-."..,..._....."._,','.','',"" .."""'-...-.-..... ....,.''''--,-...--...-..., ,.. .... ..... .......-----.. ..'_._'.....',-..,-,-,_.,..-.'..,'.._'.._'.'.'.'.-...-.',._.,-.-,--."....-.............".,""',..........--...,.".'.',"'-..---.-'--.-.-...."............ .... .......-...'-'..'.'.'..,',--.,-,.-,',.,.,-.-,'-.-'-...,.-'.'-' ..,..'...',-.',,_..._.--,..,.,----,--,-_...._,.,.,",.,",.....-,'.-.-,.-,..,.,..,',.,"'-,..._,-_..... .' ........,-,-,.....,.,.,....,--,-,-.-,--,,--.._,_. .....--.. ,."", """",-,-,-,---,-,.".,.,.,-..-,-.--. ,-".,...-,-,-_._...._........... .... ......--.-.--. .-._.....,-,.,.".'.. ~X~~gp~P<>liCy~~!9h~~I1t~.I~~rR~tl~g~()flandwhithinthe~i~Mm!~~~Mr ..aI\Vay~~res~ry~;ntaitl~t1~8tZ()l1et1as"pll.tk"land. .Re-zon~Pll.tl(Ian9,%()pldJ)e repl!lcet11>Y!leWf~tfflilat'\lselarid; SubstItute * Chan e #1 * a e 10 g p g Part, <it Recreation Master Plan Draft 3/31/93 10 WATERFRONT PARK GOAL Complete . th~ . development of Waterfront .. Park to meet the needs and expectations . of the. citizens of Seward who request. a . ..qualityrecreational 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 Develop uplands area of park between "A" and Monroe Streets (depends on B Street dock 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 area, 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 L WCF grant project. $10, - $25,000 Upgrade the area behind Harbor Lights with marked camping spaces, delineate "no $5,000 camping" area directly on the beach. Improve drainage and traffic patterns through the area. Parks & Recreation Master Plan Draft 3/31/93 11 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 bUildirigsup 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 A VTEC 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 A VTEC 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. Project Cost Estimate 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. Community 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 Ir/Sr High school or A VTEC 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 - $3,000 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 into the pool is not possible for disabled individuals. Parks & Recreation Master Plan Draft 3/31/93 12 TRAILS .-.,.....-...............'-'...'..'.'....._..'...'.-...'.......'.".'...'."..,-.'.'.._._....--...----.........-...--...----...----...--...-..."'.....,.-.,.,.,.,..... .".,..............--...........,..,...,.,...,..,.,-.,..........,...............--.-.....,."..--,..."..."..-,-'-'--'-""""",',-',',"'-- --...- ..',.,'.'........,'-'-,..,_.--...--- -., - -- --..............-......."-.'..-'..'........'-.'.......'..'.'.'.'.........- --....--..,',',',',",',"-.---..'-.-----..,' ,,-"-,'-,"---. .--..........--.........""...,...".-......-..,.,-,--,............ -- --_...",--- -- -- -----,---.-......,"'" ,.-.""" 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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 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 painted 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 bridges for the new bike path extension. Continue the bike trail from 4th A venue, 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. POIb &; Rec_ MaJter Plan Draft 3/31/93 Cost Estimate 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 Type 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 A VTEC Student Services Advisory Board Submitted Draft for Information 03/11/93 Parent Advisory Committee SPRD Presentation 03/15/93 Little League Board SPRD Presentation 03/19/93 Downtown Merchants Association Submitted Draft for Information 04/06/93 Rotary Planned SPRD Presentation 04/07/93 Planning & Zoning Meeting Submit Draft for Approval We have sent or will send 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 and the Nordic Ski Club. Parks & Recreation Master Plan Draft 3/31/93 14 Seward Planning and Zoning Commission Resolution No. 93-007 THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA 2&.~ AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Bardarson, Castellina, Kowalski, Nelson and Sutherland None Carpenter and Shaw None ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: Wohlforth, Argetsinger, Johnson & Brecht, Attorneys for the City of Seward, Alaska ~f~ City Attorney (City Seal)