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Public Input Workshop #1
July 14, 2011
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6:30 – Welcome, introductions 6:40 – Background on the Park Property 7:00 – Q & A 7:30 – Small Group Work
What are your Hopes and Dreams? What are your Concerns?
8:00 – Spokesperson Shares 8:20 – Next Steps 8:30 – Meeting Adjourns
Agenda
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Shoreline Access
A Community-Identified Need
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1980 – “Develop opportunities for additional salt and fresh water access.”
1985 – [Capital Lake Closed to Swimming] 1985 – “Provide access to all major bodies of
water.” 1991 – “Expand public use and enjoyment of
shorelines in Olympia.” 2002 – “Acquire additional shore lands for beach
access or public recreation upland uses.”
30 Years of Parks Plans
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Dog
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Comm
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ter
Ice
Rink
Sports
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What program/project would you like to see Olympia Parks, Arts, and Recreation offer?
(Open ended question)
2010 PAR Plan Public Feedback
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1. Waterfront Parks and Trails
2. Nature Walking Trails
3. Neighborhood Parks
4. Environmental Restoration & Wildlife Habitat Enhancements
5. Neighborhood Walking Connections
Facility Priorities
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6. Energy-saving Improvements to Existing Facilities
7. Rehabilitation of Existing Aging Facilities
8. Freshwater Lake Swimming
9. The Olympia Center
10. Community Gardens
Facilities Priorities Cont.
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Why this Property?
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1998 – City Council Goal “Obtain one lake access for
swimming”
All Lakes over 20 Acres Assessed:(Bigelow, Chambers, Hewitt, Ken, and Ward)
Several Parcels on Ward Lake investigated at that time
No willing sellers - effort dropped
2006 - City approached by willing seller
Park Purchase
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Appraisal, Engineering Study
Council direction to purchase this property for swim beach
City purchased the park 5/24/2007 with voter approved private utility tax
Park Purchase
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The Master Planning Process
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Consultant now under contract
Baseline Inventory/Site Analysis
Public Meeting #1 (Tonight)
Release of draft concepts
Public Meeting #2 – Review and Select Preferred Concept Plan (October)
Public Meeting #3 – Feedback on Master Plan (December)
Master Planning Process
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The Property
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Ward Lake
351’ Shoreline
8.2 Acres Land
1 Acre Water
N
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Access Limited pedestrian access to
upland area beginning January 1, 2012
No swim beach access until full park development
Development Without new funding source,
likely no funds for full development until 2017
Park Access and Development
Ward Lake
351’ Shoreline
8.2 Acres Land
1 Acre Water
N
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Topographic Survey
Shoreline & Underwater Reconnaissance
Wetland Delineation/Report
Baseline Water Quality Report
Geotechnical Investigation
Tree Survey
Environmental/Cultural Baseline Inventory
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Ward Lake Characterization Analysis
Cultural Resources Assessment
Park Management Operations Plan
Ward Lake Aquatic Design Considerations
Site Analysis
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Western WA Swim Beach Tour
Public Meeting #1-Thursday, July 11, 2011
Pre-Submission Conference w/ Thurston Co. &
Olympia
Development & Examine Concept Plan Options
Permitting and Mitigation Requirements
Traffic Study and Parking Generation Analysis
Estimate of Probable Cost
Master Plan
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Public Meeting #2 - October
Revise & Refine Preferred Master Plan Concept
Public Meeting #3 - December
Final Master Plan Refinement
Graphics and Estimate of Probable Cost
City Council Public Hearing & Plan Adoption
Master Plan
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Questions regarding property acquisition, master planning process?
Please save comments for small group work.
Questions and Answers
Ward Lake
351’ Shoreline
8.2 Acres Land
1 Acre Water
N
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Pick a Facilitator/Note Taker
Each Person Answers: What are your hopes and dreams for this park? (10 minutes)
What are your concerns? (10 minutes)
Pick spokesperson and report highlights to larger
group
Small Group Work
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Staff will compile feedback from tonight
Consultant will prepare plan concepts
Property Tour – Prior to Public Meeting #2
Public Meeting #2 – Select Preferred Master Plan
(October)
Public Meeting #3 – Feedback on Master Plan
(December)
Be sure that we have your e-mail address
Next Steps
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