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2019 Council Budget Priority Submission Form <br />for consideration as part of the 2020 Budget <br />Finance Committee <br />Due date: Tuesday September 3rd 2019 <br />Title of Projector Policy Priority: City Center Park <br />Submitted by: Bullock, O'Leary <br />City Departments to be involved: Public Works <br />Potential community partners: <br />Which of the Community Vision focus areas does your priority address? Check all that apply: <br />1. Provide a brief narrative description of your idea: <br />Budget up to $1o0,000 for a design and planning process in 2020 for City Center Park so that is will be evaluated for a major <br />redesign and upgrade. (LakewoodAlive's Design Committee supports this concept.) Rationale: scarce park space in Lakewood <br />must be maximized by optimal design for multiple user groups; City Center Park currently isn't efficiently laid out, lacks lighting, <br />lacks areas for office workers to eat lunch, and doesn't maximize space for street festivals, off - street events, farmers markets, <br />and more. This space will become even more outdated as the public square at One Lakewood Place is built and opens for <br />use. ALSO: a park redesign could occasion installation of a new monumental, iconic public art mural on the wall currently <br />featuring the flag mural. Achieving and efficient use of space and a high quality design that serves multiple user groups would <br />"pay itself back" by enhancing value of nearby commercial businesses and improving the pedestrian experience for downtown <br />employees, shoppers, and residents. Cost in future years once a design is adopted could be $250,000 - $500,000. <br />2. Briefly explain how this will benefit the community: <br />See above. <br />3. Estimated expense (provide a range): <br />4. If applicable, describe any past proposals or discussions that are related to this priority. <br />5. If applicable, describe any preliminary discussions you have had with colleagues, the administration <br />and /or your constituents about this priority. <br />11x1:: <br />Commercial Development <br />Housing <br />Community Wellness <br />11 Safety <br />F] Mobility <br />Z Education & Culture <br />1. Provide a brief narrative description of your idea: <br />Budget up to $1o0,000 for a design and planning process in 2020 for City Center Park so that is will be evaluated for a major <br />redesign and upgrade. (LakewoodAlive's Design Committee supports this concept.) Rationale: scarce park space in Lakewood <br />must be maximized by optimal design for multiple user groups; City Center Park currently isn't efficiently laid out, lacks lighting, <br />lacks areas for office workers to eat lunch, and doesn't maximize space for street festivals, off - street events, farmers markets, <br />and more. This space will become even more outdated as the public square at One Lakewood Place is built and opens for <br />use. ALSO: a park redesign could occasion installation of a new monumental, iconic public art mural on the wall currently <br />featuring the flag mural. Achieving and efficient use of space and a high quality design that serves multiple user groups would <br />"pay itself back" by enhancing value of nearby commercial businesses and improving the pedestrian experience for downtown <br />employees, shoppers, and residents. Cost in future years once a design is adopted could be $250,000 - $500,000. <br />2. Briefly explain how this will benefit the community: <br />See above. <br />3. Estimated expense (provide a range): <br />4. If applicable, describe any past proposals or discussions that are related to this priority. <br />5. If applicable, describe any preliminary discussions you have had with colleagues, the administration <br />and /or your constituents about this priority. <br />11x1:: <br />