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City of Lincoln Urban Development Department
Mayor's Neighborhood Roundtable |
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Lynn Johnson, Parks & Rec
Lynn Johnson, Parks & Rec
Mike DeKalb, Planning Dept.
Change of Zone No 06004 relating to parking for mini-warehousing.
Call in Agenda Items to Carol Brown at 435-8932,
Ann Harrell, Mayor's
Office, at 441-7511, or
Diana Michael, Urban Development, at 441-7606.
| Lilly Larsen, LPS Board | Carol Brown, Landon's Neighborhood Association |
| Craig Groat | Lois Haupt, UPCO |
| Cherie Krueger, Olsson Associates | Lin Quenzer, Mayor's Office |
| Vera Mae Lutz, ECCO | Karin Kotschwar, Arnold Heights N.A. |
| Katie Buckman, Daily Nebraskan | Larry Zink, University Place C.O. |
| Barb Baier, LPS Board | Wynn Hjermstad, Urban Development |
| Harry Heafer, LLCHD | Jane Mehrens, Hawley N.A. |
| Bill Vocasek, West A N.A. | Jonathan Cook, City Council |
| Dan Marvin, City Council | Mike DeKalb, Planning Dept. |
| Jeff Schwebke, Arnold Heights N.A. | Robin Eschliman, City Council |
| Julie Sonderup, N27 B&C Assn | Danny Walker, SSCCO |
| Carl Tesch, Autumn Wood |
WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS
Carol Brown, Chair, welcomed the Mayor and asked everyone to introduce themselves.
OPEN FORUM WITH MAYOR COLEEN J. SENG
NEIGHBORHOOD NETWORKING
Mayor Coleen Seng thanked everyone for coming. The Mayor invited everyone to the Abraham Lincoln Birthday Celebration Sunday, February 12th at North Star High School from 12:00 to 5:30 p.m. This year there will be a re-enactment of the Lincoln-Douglas Debate.
Mayor Coleen J. Seng announced today in a press release that President Bush's fiscal year 2007 federal budget includes an earmark of $7.5 million for the Antelope Valley flood control project. The earmarked funds in fiscal year 2007 would allow continued construction of the new flood channel from "Y" to "R" streets, including the retaining wall between the waterway and the new roadway.
The LES Board has requested a power cost adjustment. A lot of people have worked on this for several weeks. The Council voted on an amended proposal to change fees and rates.
On 84th and Adams Street, development is still being discussed.
Craig Groat commented that there is a borer problem with city trees. Craig provided information regarding tree care, tree buffer maintenance, and the 1999-2005 Capital Improvement Program budget information.
PARKS AND RECREATION INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCE PLAN
Lynn Johnson, Parks and Rec, provided information on the Finance Plan for Lincoln's Parks and Recreation Infrastructure December 2005. He explained a fourteen member group called Citizens for Quality Parks and Trails, representing neighborhood groups, environmental groups, and trail users looked at funding needs. The group made a recommendation to the Mayor to form a group to study the community needs for funding to take care of the Parks & Rec infrastructure.
The Parks and Rec Infrastructure Committee presented a report to the City Council at the Budget Retreat in December. The Executive Summary of their report is available at the City of Lincoln Web site. The Committee discussed the growing backlog of costs resulting from budget shortfalls over the past decade associated with caring for existing facilities and projects associated with the growth of population in the community. They made several recommendations including establishing an annual street tree assessment program. They found that to repair or replace what Parks and Rec has today we should be spending $1.33 million annually. The Committee developed a strategy for funding $114 million of identified projects over the next twenty years. The Committee recommended that they remain in place and convene regularly to monitor progress and provide advice. They will continue to look for additional funding.
Danny Walker, South Salt Creek, asked about the easements on the South belt land, and why the State is involved.
The State will buy the land for the road. If the community wants to add green space for future trail and park use, the City will have to purchase the additional piece. The State will negotiate for the purchase of all of the land, but the City will have to reimburse them for the additional piece.
Lynn Johnson reported that, over the next several months, there will be a request for an increase in the General Revenue contribution for the CIP. There will be at least one GO or voter approved bond coming forth. Parks & Rec are waiting to see what happens with the school bond. The opportunity to do more community space with schools is exciting. This was done with Belmont Rec Center and the Park Middle School Rec Center.
The proposal for the Street Tree Assessment will be recommended during the budget process this year.
Danny Walker suggested doing a use survey of Oak Lake Park. The south lake is not accessible.
Lynn Johnson responded that when Sun Valley Boulevard is rebuilt, it will run north/south to Cornhusker Highway, and you will be able to walk between the lakes.
UPDATE ON PARKS AND RECREATION
Lynn provided a brief update on Park projects. Late this spring and during the summer, the section of the Jamaica North Trail that runs from Satillo Road to Calvert and Wilderness Park will be completed. Over the next three years, the intent is to build this trail north through the Haymarket and to connect with the trail system to the north.
The Antelope Valley Trail is constructed from Salt Creek south to the Railroad Tracks. They should get to about Y Street this year. This year they are also building 2 ½ miles of the connection along Antelope Creek from the dog run at Holmes Lake to Highway 2. They will construct the 56th Street connector this summer, which will connect the Helen Bosalis Trail to the Trail on the north side of Old Cheney. They will also replace a section of the Trail through Tiara Park.
The University of Nebraska will be building a connector along the south side of the Huntington-Leighton spur on the north side of East Campus.
The Pentzer Park project will be dedicated this spring.
Government Square, a pocket park at 10th and O Streets, is under construction, with a fountain similar to the historic fountain that originally was here.
American Legion Park at 27th and Randolph Streets will be under construction this spring. The Woods Park Neighborhood Association requested improvements at this park. Parks & Rec and the Urban Development Department will make improvements using CDBG funds. The shelter and playground will be rebuilt, and the park will be reconfigured.
Lynn reported the Lincoln Cares program is in it's fourth year and it has been a tremendous success. The program allows area residents to voluntarily add $1 to their electric bill. Parks and Rec has received over $420,000 in three years through the program. Each $1 contributed by residents is matched by TierOne Bank Foundation and World's Foremost Bank with $1.
Lois Haupt asked about skateboard parks -- are they still operating?
Lynn responded that both Tiara and Peter Pan skateboard parks are still operating. They have a plan to replace some of the equipment at Peter Pan Park this year. There is a group in north Lincoln doing some fundraising for a third skateboard park. They are looking at the possibility of putting skateboard stations along the trails.
Danny Walker asked what will happen to the BMX track.
Lynn explained that it will most likely be relocated in the park area north of Oak Creek.
ZONING TEXT CHANGE
Mike DeKalb, Planning Department, provided information on a zoning text change to Zone No 06004 relating to parking for mini-warehousing.
Mike explained the text change clarifies the with of driving lanes and number of parking spaces, and reduces the number of parking spaces from one for every 25 to one for every 200 storage cubicles.
The changes go to Planning Commission on February 15th, and are before the City Council early in March.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Fred Freytag commented the City Council has proposed changes to the litter ordinance. He is concerned because neighborhood newsletters are delivered door to door. If newsletters ends up as litter, advertisers could be fined. He encouraged neighborhoods to contact their City Council representative about the proposed change.
Fred also mentioned the 48th & O Street project, Phase I construction will begin soon. There are maps and schedules available at the Web site: www.ostreetlincoln.com.
Harry Haefer, Lincoln Lancaster County Health Department, announced there will be a Household Hazardous Waste Collection at Pioneers Park on May 20th.
ADJOURN
There being no other announcements, the meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
Submitted by:
Diana Michael
Urban Development Department