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10/2/84 Page -3- A small informal playground would be main- tained in the area. Some of the sidewalks that are in bad condition may be eliminated stabilizing some of the slopes; adding some additional landscaping and cleaning up the area. The major effort would be the preser- vation of the lake. Mr. Strah showed some slides of an area that was done in .Arvada of how Lake Park might look with added vegetation. Concept 2 dealt with the play area being re- located with a passive sitting area with garden areas etc. Their aquatic biologist suggested that they increase the shoreline therefore in- creasing the lake not only in surface area but also depth. They are also proposing some use of docks as well as satellite shelters. The third concept dealt with a park entry and expanding the recreational use in and around the lake by adding boardwalks and more dock areas. Ten points discussed during the public meeting were: 1. Good linkage system from all 4 directions. 2. Informal play areas 3. Dispense seating, benches, and satellite shelters around the lake. 4. Improve ground cover around the area as well as the greenbelt area. 5. Utilize lake for recreation area, i.e. fishing, docks, etc. 6. Circulation - connect bike and pedestrian crossings. 7. Parking - plan for future off-street parking and curb cuts. 8. Add landscaping and encourage wildlife habitat. 9. Winter recreation - sliding and ice skat- ing on the lake. 10. Low level lighting in the park.. If Council approves, this would be Landplan's foundation to draft a master plan with staff"s input and finalizing it then coming back to Council with the final master plan of the area. Councilwoman Morris expressed concerns with the steep slopes near the lake - suggested a more gradual decline. She also expressed con- cern with the location of the picnic table so near the l~.k.e since small children would be inclined to go into the water. Mr. Strah stated that he would make a note of her concerns and deal with them when the final plan is shown to Council.