Attending: Rawlins Young, Michael G. Kavanagh, Pat Denslow-Kilroy, Hank Kennedy, Benny Keele, Sally Barraclough, Grace Sperry, Ray Pugsley, Lynne Olson, Lindsay Oswald, and Maggie Shaw.
Discussion regarding Fairmont Park
The Committee continued its discussion of how to implement the master plan for Fairmont Park, despite the lack of City funding for that purpose. At the October meeting, POST members agreed to explore several strategies for improving the park, and made replacing the tennis courts the priority. At this meeting, Grace outlined a historical approach (Fairmont is part of the old Forest Farm.) She presented an idea to use applications for Reservoir Park and Liberty Park as templates for a our application to designate Fairmont as a historic park.
Rawlins thought we could use the Atlas Plat to determine the boundaries for Fairmont Park. He says there are issues regarding the width of Sugarmont, the width of the UTA right-of-way, and the proposed connection to Wilmington (RDA goal.)
Lynne led a discussion regarding the tennis courts and streetcar plans. The courts might have to be moved to another location to make way for transit-oriented development of the corridor. TIGER funds application must be in soon. The City expects to receive word on that funding by next February. Alternative funds might available from Federal Transportation funding.
The committee asked Lindsay to check out a grant from Home Depot that could be used for supplies for Fairmont Park. Lindsay reported that applicants must be 501c3 non-profit organizations. Ray has already started working on SHCC’s application.
· Lynne made a motion to have the SHCC apply for its own 501c3. Seconded by Michael G, Approved by the committee. Ray P. will head the project with Robin Bastar.
Temporary Use for the RDA Wilmington Site - Alternatives under consideration:
Ray reported on a meeting hosted by Council Member Simonsen for task force members to discuss alternatives for temporary use of the RDA’s property on Wilmington, south of Hidden Hollow. The possible uses included a Farmers Market. Lynne said that as a result of the Sugar House Food Summit, the local community had formed a Farmers Market Committee, which is working to plan a Market for next summer. It will be held on Friday afternoons at the Monument Plaza, and will feature produce from local growers, and crafts made by SH artisans.
Another proposal is called Cassidy Ranch. Lynne showed a Power Point presentation about the project, which uses shipping container units as temporary small shops. Portable temporary sidewalks and boxed gardens could be included in the landscape plans. It might incorporate a Metaversity Education Center, with partners using existing facilities to create environments for teaching community skills. There was support for this and for a portable community garden, possibly using raised gardens for individuals to use. Wasatch Community Garden is interested in this.
There was support to simply sell the property immediately and avoid the lengthy public process. Current zoning for the site is SH Business District-1, which would allow up to a 105' building to be built on the lot.
These ideas were ranked in order by the stake-holder group and Soren Simonsen presented them to the RDA Board on Nov. 10. A decision will be made in Dec. Permanent use proposals are due to the RDA by January 7th.
2010 Goals for POST Committee
The committee discussed changes to the language of its goals for 2009. Currently, the first goal reads, Request funding for design work for the Canal/McClelland Trail to 21st South. Continue to support the McClelland trail as a non-motorized transportation corridor for SLC. Monitor proposals for new developments along the Canal trail alignment.
Members discussed whether the whole Board of Trustees supported this goal. Minutes of the Oct 3, 2007 minutes SHCC meeting were read: Rawlins moved that SHCC petition SLC Corp to design and construct that portion of the canal/McClelland corridor trail from Parkway Avenue to the south to Hollywood Avenue to the north as recommended by the open space master plan of 1992 and the SH master plan of 2001 and amended December, 2005. Grace seconded. Rawlins read from master plan of '92 and the open space plan of '91. Property would have to be acquired. Russ said he was confused how city can create a trail system with buildings on there. Think Granite Block. Grace said that only in favor of the increment from parkway to the liquor store. Ray wants to amend for only the Sherman Park area. "From Sherman park to the Liquor Store?" Parkway to Ashton, said Rawlins. It was agreed to be a friendly amendment. Voting on amendment. Passed on a voice vote.
.The Dec 5, 2007 minutes redefined the area for study and design as Parkway to Hollywood. They read: Rawlins Young, motion; 2nd Philip Carlson - Move that the SHCC petition (ask) SLC Corporation to design that portion of the Canal/ McClelland Corridor Trail between Parkway Avenue on the south and Holly wood Avenue on the north, as recommended by the Open Space Master Plan (1992) and the Sugar House Master Plan (2001 and amended Dec. 2005) . Motion Passed .
The Transportation Committee’s Website page has this and additional information about the SHCC’s past actions regarding Canal and Trail proposals.
Pat Denslow-Kilroy proposed the following changes to the language of the POST Committee’s 2009 goal re: the Canal corridor and trail.
1. Request funding for design work for the Canal/McClelland Trail to 21st South. Request funding for a feasibility study for the Canal/McClelland Trail to 21st South. Generate data from members of the community who would be directly affected by the installation of this trail and others in the Sugar House area who would use it. Continue to support the McClelland trail as a non-motorized transportation corridor for SLC. Monitor proposals for new developments along the Canal trail alignment.
· Grace moved to support the proposed language changes, Hank seconded. Motion approved.
Elections
POST Committee elections will be held at the next meeting for 2010 chair and secretary.
Next meeting will be held on December 15, 5 PM at Sprague Library.
