02-07-01 Public Works & Property Vacation

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• Public Works and Property Vacation Committee February 7, 2001 Page 5 when there are special events such as Zoofest. He stated that he believes the plan opens up more green space. David Shadinger noted that the Adams High School renovation process has been going on for approximately 1 1/2 years with lots of meetings and community input throughout this period of time. He stated that there are many benefits to the community which will result. Council Member Coleman inquired about the time tables by the Park Department and its Board, the various upgrades which are being considered for the pool, and the overall history of shared use facilities. Mr. St. Clair stated that the Board of Park Commissioners would need the exact measurements on all joint use areas, etc and would probably address these items at its March meeting. He also stated that the pool would have its filtration system upgraded and that a 160' water slide into the pool is being proposed. Mr. St. Clair noted that the Park Department, the City and the school system has approximately fifty (50) years of good shared use experiences, citing the parks and recreation for golf courses, baseball fields, tennis courts, and high school swimming pools. Council President Pfeifer requested a written listing of all proposed shared usage areas and the entity which would be responsible for such items as maintenance, Iiability, etc. Mr. St. Clair that this would be addressed and noted that the walkway which is proposed as a buffer is just one example of what the school corporation will own and maintain. (Emphasis added) The Council Attorney inquired as to the number of disabled parking places which are proposed for the site. Mr. Hebard stated that there are fourteen (14) proposed. Dr. Varner inquired whether this number meets Code requirements. Dr. Varner stated that currently Bill No. 6-01 is scheduled for public hearing at the February 26th Council meeting. He noted that in light of the new proposal, the fact that neither the School Board nor the general public have had the opportunity to see the proposal, and the many new issues raised today, that this measure should not be acted upon until after the Park Board and School Board have taken action on the proposal. (Emphasis added) Council President Pfeifer stressed that it is extremely important that everyone know that the Council will not act on this proposal until all other agencies have completed their tasks. She noted that although the School Corporation has been working on this for over a year, that the public in general is unaware of how this proposal will impact one of the best parks in the City. She also inquired whether there is a proposed plan of Adams High School that does not vacate Greenlawn. She asked the School Corporation to look at the project without Greenlawn being vacated as a possible option. (Emphasis added) Dr. Stump stated that he is unaware of any plans that do not incorporate the vacating of Greenlawn. He noted that there have been ongoing public meetings with the surrounding neighbors and entities of Adams High School, and that the School Corporation has been working on the state approvals for the renovation project. Council Member King noted that the input has not been on a city-wide basis as of this point, however that he and Council Member Kelly have been apprised.