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ALTERATIONS: Throughout <br />RMEs and COAs for tree trimming, removal, and installation have been approved under the guidance of the City Forester. RMEs and COAs for sidewalks have been approved. Leeper Park East RME 2017-0410 approved “This permit covers only Phase I of the project - drilling a pilot well. Phase II (drilling <br />the actual well and trenching in the piping) will require a separate COA.” COA 2017-0306 approved installation of new stage and new audience seating, landscape beautification and lighting for stage, new benches with concrete pad closer to stage. RME 2016-1013 approved removal of brush and planting of willow tree near Rose Garden. The Sunken (Rose) Garden with reflecting pool and statuaries were removed in the 1960s. RME 2017-1012 approved installation of two small concrete pads with two benches adjacent to Rose Garden. Benches to <br />match those approved through COA 2015-0302A. COA 2017-0228 approved installation of 8’ wide crushed limestone walkway connecting the Michigan Street sidewalk with the Sunken Garden, bounded by two, 42” wide flower beds, and irrigation system for entire garden. COA 2015-1002 approved “Within an existing concrete curb (that will remain), the landscaping bed will be enhanced to mimic the reflecting pool formerly within its boundary. New flower beds will be defined using new soil, compost and plantings. A <br />walkway of crushed limestone will pass through the beds. Additional half circle beds will be added to the north and south of the concrete curb. The "three-fates" statues will be repaired pro-bono by a local artist, and then placed into the center of the "pool" bed, where they were originally, in the same back-to-back-to back style; and the one remaining "cherub" will be nearby, on a footing. That "cherub" will be duplicated from the original, and the new statue also placed nearby in the "pool" bed.” COA 2015-0504A approved restoration of Rose Garden and gravel path system by volunteers. <br />COA 2015-0908 approved “Bartlett Street Roundabout Project Description (114-032b). Project to construct a roundabout at Bartlett and Michigan Street approved per all diagrams and documents submitted. Encroachment to Leeper Park East will be limited to 0.57 acres and all trees removed will be replaced within the park.” The Garden of Fragrance no longer exists, but the signage remains. RME 2015-0422 approved “Rebuild/restack low retaining wall currently located in Leeper Park next to Garden for the Blind. Matching flagstone has been donated by Knepp Sand and Stone and Old Fort Building Supply; and follows material estimate made by a representative of the SB Parks Department. The restacking of the flagstone wall will also require digging away the dirt around loose blocks and backfilling afterwards.” COA 2011-1103A approved “Replace the existing lift station on the south side of the North Pumping Station driveway and relocate it to the north side of the driveway. Screen the new location with landscaping and <br />plantings. Rehabilitate the Garden of Fragrance Braille marker and boulder monument and install new sidewalks and decorative paving. All per diagrams, plans and plant palette submitted and approved.” Wading Pool was filled in and the pergola removed, 1970s. <br />Circa 1862 vernacular Powell House Navarre Cabin moved to Leeper Park, 1904; relocated, 1916; relocated again to present site, 1954. Zoo closed, and structures used for animals were demolished, 1913. <br /> Leeper Park Central COA 2017-0213B approved “Addition to Leeper Park of a garden labyrinth, 40'-0" diameter center, 80'-0" diameter outer circle per submitted plans. Includes removal and replacement of existing trees specified in plans; removal of DAR memorial tree NOT PERMITTED.” COA 2013-0519 approved “Install a climber and merry-go-round at Leeper Park playground. (Replaces old pieces which were removed.)” The Mall/Formal Garden, an elongated adaptation of the Kessler design survived well into the 1960s. The Garden and pedestrian walks became grown over, 1980s. Tennis courts moved from Central to Eastern section, 1916. 1905 Bugbee Fountain removed, unknown date. <br />1907-08 East Lagoon (Lily Pond) became stagnant and was removed along with the rustic wooden bridge, unknown date.