Memorial Park Workshop Notes March 20, :30 10:30am

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3 Memorial Park Workshop Notes March 20, :30 10:30am Black Team Veronica, Jeff, Shelly, Pat, Darcey, Gordy, Jeff Strengths River Size/Space Central Location History River Riffles in River View from/going through town Access to River Fishing Weaknesses Is by the River No view of River No shade Flooding Context Solid concrete substation pad 14 down, Green Building goes Power lines Opportunities Downtown Design Connection Canoe Park Multi generational gathering Parking Trailhead Special needs / ADA play area Vets Memorial Focal point for community event Keep ball fields Band shell Fitness Park Threats Flooding Power lines go Lack of shade Funding Vision

4 Park with shade Regional recreation center trail system (blue trail) Connection to Des Moines River Valley State Trail Strong downtown connection Blue Team Rachel, Brian, Holly, Kaleen, JoAnn, Mike, Jack Observations/General Group Notes Kids use ball field area a lot 50x180 stormwater Clean water grant have until end of 2012 to implement Strengths River (also a weakness) Location Need for Memorial Park Large piece of City owned property (cheap) Visual coming into downtown a showcase Trail connection Connection to downtown attract people to commercial area Good fishing area Weaknesses Odd shape Flooding Hazard for children No vehicular access on south end parking near ball fields Well Adjacent highway crossing is busy Opportunities Clean slate Connect to disc golf across river Very good place to fish provide access to the river edge (more defined) Trail connections north and south Good place for memorial Opportunity for performances and speakers mobile stage? Regrading flooding Highlight natural assets/beauty River Playground equipment suitable for all children with special needs, and to provide equipment that other parks don t An area for picnics/grills/shelter for 1 or 2 tables Pavilion

5 Boat ramp, canoe/kayak put in naturalized, not concrete Shoreline restoration with natives Electrical outlets Festival Loop trail Open space Raingarden/stormwater apartment wants less than 3 feet. Direct traffic Memorial walk engraved pavers to honor veterans i.e. Patriot s Walk in Boise, Idaho Threats Flooding Utilities (note: George Taver is streets super. contact) Funding Access points could bottle neck at park area Access for people with limited mobility Vision Memorial Park should be Encompass all population Connect the community A place to honor veterans two areas for memorial one for vet and another for others A place for ceremony A place for active recreation A place for passive recreation A place for public events Red team Bob, Opportunities White Street could become major access, convert one way, parking area (40 cars) Keep views to river open (short plants) Increase use and programming of fields and maintain better Stormwater pond Get to river fishing, canoe/kayak, Dann s Island channel at SE corner Series of features/elements along the trail Explore Expand ball field facilities flood proof Memorials segregate various types of memorial, not just vets Big stones along bank to sit on Memorials look at Westbrook with waterfalls, pool and tablet Infantry and artillery Granite/marble versus military object Depict scenes of action

6 Vets Memorial, not war Flags, donor pavers Less obvious Contemplation, sit alone Parade stops on bridge and view of river and park Plaza with flags and lighting Strengths Parking River Close to Downtown Trail Site size Community use River riffles Views Clean slate Easy to riverfront access Weaknesses Flooding potential 2 3 weeks in Spring, southern area in floodplain Undeveloped Views to West View to East Lack of parking Stormwater holding pond Power lines Lift station Vision Statement Memorial Park should Maximize utilization for the community Place to relax Beautiful/aesthetically pleasing Simplicity Honor and reflect on past Built to last Easy to maintain Connection between Downtown and River

7 Green Team Danyelle, Phil, Mike, Sue, Lynn, Chris Notes: Shelley, Recreation Programming can confirm ball field needs Strength River Large Roomy Access to River Clean slate Trails existing Access to Downtown Memorial uses and History of Area (dam) Weaknesses Utilities Flooding in ball fields No parking on site no access for cars No shade Opportunities Fishing Canoe/kayak All seasons on the River (snowmobile) Rhythm of the River weekend event vendors, and bands Large gathering Recreational Ice Skating Skate park Farmers Market Nature trails multi scales Access to disc golf Threats Maintenance Floodplain no permanent structures allowed Parking impeding on park space Vision Memorial Park should be a place that Fills the gap in offerings be unique par course Honors veterans Remembrance of lost loved ones reflection Community gathering for hundreds of people Multi generational uses

8 Stormwater management and education Memorialize the dam started as a mill/power Program Elements Garden esque welcoming plantings Lawn with trails green Amphitheater terraced lawn for hundreds of people Memorial that can grow, using pavers? Coordinate design with the work of other memorial organizations. Memorial benches use existing style Skate park Raingardens Par course integrated into site Unique playground features Water and restrooms Natural water edge Dog park Athletic fields adult softball overlap football Lighting especially for Memorial Shelters with kiosks trailhead style

9 Memorial Park Workshop Notes March 20, pm Vision Observations Check for integration of active recreation in the statement Concept A Observations Increase shade trees Concept B Observations Amphitheater has less of river as backdrop than Concept A. The increased parking in this concept supports relocation of community events to this site. Overall Observations Softball fences (outfield) could be up to 20 feet in. Confirm location of site utilities a current site survey is needed The utility building in the NE corner of the site will stay as is Alternatives for snow storage in downtown need to be addressed Ensure key elements of park (shelters, amphitheater, etc) are located to maximize usability of them Analyze desire for playground traditional layout versus adventure loop Analyze concepts for multi generational opportunities maximize them Ensure there are driveable (EMS and maintenance) trails at critical locations. Suggestions for integrating two Concepts Use Concept A as the base Keep utility building near White Street Like location of overlook in Concept B continue with this idea Consider integration of an overlook into Concept A memorial plaza idea turning the space into a oval? Like alley style parking off White Street and around edge of park continue with this idea Prefer amphitheater style in Concept A as it s more centrally located and lower maintenance and cost though need to increase ADA accessibility of it Add canoe storage rack to Concept A boat launch area

10 Memorial Park Jackson, Minnesota Visual Preference Survey March 20, 2012

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55 Vision Statement The new park will be a multi-generational regional recreation center serving residents of Jackson and becoming a destination for visitors. The park will become an extension of the downtown business district with trail connections to city, regional, and state trails. It will provide large gathering spaces for social activities and natural areas for stormwater management, natural resource interpretation t ti and reflections of a riparian landscape beneath canopies of shade trees. The park will also serve as a special place for memorializing the City s Veterans.