December 06, 2004
Response from Larry King
Elaine,
Thanks for the email and I'm glad to hear you attended the Parks
Commission meeting.
At this point Dyckman Park will be replanted according to the original
design approved by the Parks Commission, DDA and City Council. Expanded plantings and changes in Dyckman Park were going to be made from savings in the Huron Street Parking Lot project, however, a number of individuals on the Parks Commission voiced concerns.
Given prior discussions with this group from the Parks Commission on the Evergreens and the squaring off of the park, I voted to not do the
expanded plantings and additional work in Dyckman Park. This was
in-line with their request.
Council also stated at the time of that vote that we would like the
Parks Commission to work up what they would like to see become of
Dyckman Park. At this point it remains with the Parks Commission.
Until the Parks Commission sets a direction and makes a recommendation
to council I can champion nothing.
Larry
My response to Larry:
Dear Larry,
That isn't exactly the message at The Park Commission meeting.
And if the plan is already set....why is council calling for a new plan?
The Parks Commission wants screening and claims the DDA doesn't.
There is absolute DDA desire to SEE the parking lot, they say.
Phooey, they say..and so do I.
Anyway, the DDA is the problem. Including their notion to give it a "nautical theme", according to Dorothy. This tiny park deserves a formal touch, not a tacky rope/piling/plastic shorebird approach, IMHO.
Mixed messages and unclear direction seems to be confusing Parks.
DDA is powerful and focused, thus my fears.
I know where your loyalties lie and that's fine.
I just hope you'll champion the idea of green screen from the parking lot. Please.
E.
Posted by Elaine at December 6, 2004 04:46 PM