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A K E 'W'� D D D, <br /> May 3, 2021 <br /> VIA EMAIL <br /> Mayor Meghan George Councilperson Tristan Councilperson Sarah <br /> Councilman Tom Bullock Rader Kepple <br /> Council President Dan Councilperson Jason Councilwoman Tess Neff <br /> O'Malley Shachner Councilman John Litten <br /> Re: Draft Letter by Councilman Bullock to Support Additional Amenities Near Madison Park <br /> Basketball Court <br /> Dear Mayor George and Lakewood City Council Representatives, <br /> This letter is in addendum and response to the letter drafted by Councilman Bullock for <br /> introduction at tonight's City Council meeting. I have been asked to submit this letter on behalf <br /> of the Lakewood Outdoor Basketball Committee (LOBC). <br /> The LOBC thanks Councilman Bullock, Mayor George, and City Council for their support of <br /> installing additional amenities near the Madison Park Basketball Court and is also appreciative <br /> to Mayor George for reinstalling the Basketball Hoops. The Committee would like to add <br /> specifics suggestions, in addendum, to Councilman Bullock's draft and are looking forward to <br /> additional conversations with city leadership to drive these changes forward. We strongly <br /> believe that these changes are in the best interest of the public health and wellness of <br /> Lakewood residents and will drive increased use of the Basketball court and surrounding park <br /> areas. <br /> With these continuing conversations and changes, the LOBC's goal is to remove the social <br /> stigma associated with outdoor basketball courts in Lakewood, increase the diversity of <br /> residents who use the park, as well as discourage unsafe conduct and activities at the courts <br /> and park areas. <br /> Based on feedback gathered both in person and through digital communications, here is a list <br /> of park/basketball court requests from residents and users of Madison Park: <br /> Structural Additions <br /> Installation of 2-3 grills with available picnic table seating <br /> 1 <br />