"We're seeking input specifically for the library park, and we'll show the new plans for the library as well," said City Manager Steve Thacker, "But, we're also going to let residents see the citywide plans for parks improvement."
The parks improvement master plan summary will illustrate the aspects and costs for the development phases of various parks throughout Centerville, includ- ing the Founders Park im-provements.
The parks and recreation committee is waiting for input from residents on the plans before the committee makes its recommendations to the city council.
Residents will also be able to learn more about what's happening with improvements for nine acres of the Northeast Park, including the equestrian trailhead.
"The city has owned this land for a while," said Thacker, "But, people haven't seen anything done on it yet."
Soil will be brought in and grading is planned for this year, with the first phase of landscaping and the parking lot to begin in 2006.
Thacker says that while they won't be formalizing the input process on the master plan, like they will for the library park, the public can offer comments on any park improvements they think should be added to the master plan.
"We'll show what we would eventually like to accomplish," said Thacker, "Assuming the funding comes in for them."
The city council is responsible to authorize the funding, which comes from park impact fees, future development, proceeds from the sell of city properties and grants. Also they approve the bids and site plans.
Most, if not all the projects should, should eventually, be funded, Thacker said, but it could be a 10 year time period before they're completed.
"This is to give them the big picture of what were trying to accomplish in our city," said Thacker, "There will be eager ears there to learn what the residents want."
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