Lafayette Street Park Advisory Committee

(Created September 19, 2017 by City Council Resolution 218-09-2017)

Purpose:

To review the original Lafayette Street Park plans, designs and options in keeping with Phase II and III funding sources;

To explore funding sources and options for Phase IV;

To facilitate and monitor completion of Phases II, III and IV of Lafayette Street Park;

To study and review relevant issues related to the Park and make recommendations to City Council concerning those issues;

To report the advisory committee’s experience and findings in ways to aid development of a city-wide park system.

Selected Tasks:

• Identify state, federal and other permits that need to be completed and submitted;
• Assure planned Park activities and use of space match community interests and usage patterns;
• Review planned activities and assure spaces are adequate for intended uses;
• Add restrooms to the Park design;
• Consider safety issues especially regarding ingress and egress from Lafayette Street;
• Review and propose alternative parking plans;
• Refine plans for Phase IV compatible with possible funding resources.

Chair - Michael Jones

Council Liaison - Shaine Meier

Secretary - 

Members:
Linda Steenrod
Hilary Pritchard
Mark Pask
Dawn Austin
Sharon Lee Kustra
Mark Le Munyon
Curtis Bashaw
Robert H. Mathews, Jr.

Legacy Members:
Norman Dellas, III
Linda Towne Anderson
Wanda Wise

Resolution Est. - 232-10-2017

Meeting Dates/Times -