Title
Artesian Commons Fence
Recommended Action
City Manager Recommendation:
Authorize staff to proceed with a 6-foot tall wrought iron fence at Artesian Commons that is consistent with design around existing porta-potty and fleet parking lot.
[Note: at the LUEC meeting, staff will present visuals of the proposed location and fencing.]
Report
Issue:
Approve final design of fence to be installed at Artesian Commons.
Staff Contact:
David Hanna, Associate Director, Parks, Arts and Recreation, 360.753.8020
Presenter(s):
Paul Simmons, Director, Parks, Arts and Recreation
Background and Analysis:
Staff presented an Artesian Commons status report to Council on September 9, 2014 and received approval for the following:
1. Install fencing and basketball hoop, and
2. Pursue an administrative rule banning smoking of tobacco, e-cigarettes and marijuana.
Staff updated Council on the progress of PBIA to fund and install a mural on one of the adjoining building walls.
City Council approved the fence subject to the design being presented and approved by the LUEC. Staff reviewed several fence design options. Given the existing fence style that is in place around the porta-potty and fleet parking, higher cost of more decorative styles, and acceptable functionality of the existing style, it seemed to make sense to stay with the style of the existing fence.
At the LUEC meeting, staff will present visuals of the proposed location and fencing, plus an update on other efforts at the Artesian Commons.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
Outreach to the PBIA, youth and stakeholder groups have resulted in many recommendations for the park. The basketball hoop is high on everyone's list. Fencing is needed to keep players safe and balls from entering the street, and manage destructive behaviors.
Options:
1. Install a 6-foot tall wrought iron fence consistent with the existing fence around the porta potty to fully enclose the Artesian Commons.
2. Install a 5-foot tall wrought iron fence consistent with the existing fence around the porta potty to fully enclose the Artesian Commons.
3. Install a fence design to be determined by Land Use and Environment Committee.
Financial Impact:
Council approved a transfer of $25,000 to the project on September 9, 2014 to fund the fence and basketball hoop.