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Mr. Fulford explained that the track would be a series of bumps and jumps, approximately 900 feet long and 30 feet wide. He also mentioned a separate area called the double jump area which would be used for larger jumps but not at the same time as the other track area. Mr. Fulford stated that the project would include landscaping similar to what is farther down on Stanley Boulevard to include flowering locust trees, pine trees, and other vazious trees. In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Arkin regarding how the riders would get back to the start of the track, Mr. Fulford explained that BMX tracks aze not a closed loop; they have a definite start point and a definite end. He explained that the riders could ride or walk their bikes back to the start on a section of the track made for that purpose. Commissioner Arkin inquired about the landscape plan for the median. Mr. Fulford explained that the City would landscape the median, if possible; however the median sits on the old County road and could be on top of layers of asphalt, making the cost to landscape very expensive. Commissioner Maas suggested planters be built on top of the median with a drainage system. Commissioner Arkin strongly suggested that some type of landscaping in the median be included in the project scope. Commissioner Roberts discussed a signing program to educate bicycle riders on how to get to the park, especially from Valley Avenue where the sidewalk had not been finished. Mr. Fulford agreed with Chairperson Roberts. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Kameny regarding public notification to the neighborhood, Mr. Fulford answered that approximately fifteen people showed up for a meeting and many of their comments were implemented into the plan. Commissioner Kameny inquired if the only noted opposition was noise due to mistaking motorcycles rather than bicycles at the park. Mr. Fulford replied that was true and that there would be no noise from the bicycles. In response to an inquiry by Chairperson Roberts regazding the two people who would be in charge of the park, Mr. Fulford commented that Shane Huntoon would be one of the consultants to design the track. Mr. Fulford stated that Mr. Huntoon has built other tracks and is very in touch with the sport. Mr. Fulford explained that there would be one other consultant, but that person has not been established. Mr. Fulford mentioned that these consultants are not paid. Commissioner Sullivan asked what changes could be made to the track. Mr. Fulford commented that the track could be changed in the future and that all changes would be made through Mr. Huntoon. Mr. Fulford added that there would be two steel contractor lock boxes containing tools necessazy to work on the track; Mr. Huntoon and the other consultant would have keys to these boxes. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES August 11, 2004 Page 3 of 11