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(2) considered as a plan. There being no further comments, Chairman Gunderman thanked the residents for their attendance and invited them to attend regular Park Board meeting and give their input. Discussion of Proposed Park Development - 29th Avenue N.W. and 15th Street N.Tn,J. The Board reviewed for area residents th.e proposed plan for-the park site. The plan includes permanent shelter, hockey and general skating areas, ball field, spray pool and play apparatus. On the east side of 29th Avenue N.W., the area includes a parking lot and tennis courts. Mrs. Stick stated that she lived immediately north of the area where the parking lot and tennis courts were proposed and she did not like the proposal at all. She suggested that the property be left just as it is, with no development at all. It was explained that the City could not afford to maintain small areas such as this in a natural state; that if the property was not usable for park purposes, then it would revert back to the State. Mrs. Mc Chesney suggested that play apparatus be provided on the east side of 29th Avenue as opposed to the west side so that her children would not have to cross the street. Tt was explained that the purpose of keeping the play equipment on the west side of 29th Avenue was that it relates to the shelter building, ball field and other ._ facilities on that side of the street and that it vrould be used as a part of summer playground activities. If they were put on the east side of the street, it would encourage a traffic flow back and fortn across 29th Avenue-and this was considered a safety hazard. Also, the people living west of 29th Avenue would object to their children n.aving to cross the street if the play apparatus were moved. Mr. Turnbull stated that he lived across the street from the proposed tennis courts and parkin area and hed also would like to see the area remain in a natural state. He was concerned about the aesthetics of a parking lot and the noise from the tennis courts. It was explained that 28th Avenue was higher than 29th Avenue and, therefore, the parking area and tennis courts would be recessed to form a natural barrier. This barrier would be expanded through additional plantings. Mr. Ginkel proposed that the skating facilities be moved to the back of the property and the ball field put near the front so that the hockey rink area would not be so visible from 29th Avenue. It was suggested that that play equipment be put on both sides of 29th Avenue. It was noted that this would of necessity result in smaller, less expensive developments. The proposed financing and time schedule of the project vaas reviewed and again it was noted that this was a plan and that plans are subject to change. There being no further comment, Chairman Gunderman thanked the residents for their attendance and invited them to come to regular Park Board meetings.