May 12, 2020

In the discussion that followed, these matters were brought up: TREES − Honey locusts, which have a 4-6 inch caliper, will be used in the tree bosque area because they are good in high traffic areas, can provide a large canopy, and have a shallower root system that will utilize the moisture in the area − In 5-10 years, the caliper should double and within 20 years, there should be a full canopy with trees touching each other in a 25 foot span − The majority of the trees will have a 2.5 – 3 inch caliper similar to the ones planted at the entrance of Filippello Park − All trees within the park should mature around the same time TABLES – STONE DUST SURFACE − Wheelchair accessible tables will be available in the bosque; the table seating will vary to accommodate people with needs − The proposed square seating on the tables is uninviting and should be replaced with oval or round seats − The stone dust was designed to minimum grades to provide a positive flow of slope water so as not to create rutting or water concentrating in a location − The catch basins were elevated to the elevation of the stone dust − The stone dust will be placed on a layer of stone to aid the water infiltration − Stone dust stabilizer will be applied to the surface for high traffic areas − There will be some tracking of the stone; the concrete will need sweeping TRASH − Three to four Big Belly trash receptacles that notify when filled and will be placed at main access points − There should be an agreement wi

The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.