Athletic Fields

Athletic Field Subcommittee Report 12May2012

A review of the current water detention plan found limited opportunities for athletic fields. The current design does not provide large level surfaces. The notional design includes a small level field north west of the CLCCA main facilities. This field will have to be for general use.

Team members are getting minimum size estimates for elementary school age practice fields for soccer, football, and lacrosse. The minimum estimates will then be compared to the initial design to determine if sufficient space is available. The team will be contacting local sports organizations to obtain the minimum estimates.

The team is also looking at other activities that may fit better within the planned terrain such as a Frisbee golf course, a regular golf driving range, and basketball/volleyball courts. Minimum size estimates will be compared with the initial design to identify potential locations for these activities.

The short brainstorming session during the May 10th meeting probably missed other possible athletic activities. The team encourages further suggestions for consideration, keeping in mind that the primary focus of the plan is water detention/retention and amenities will have to fit into the final plans.  We would also welcome others to join the Athletic Field subcommittee. Those with suggestions or an interest in helping should contact Gary Stenerson (Stenerson@AOL.com).

Landscape/Natural Spaces

The landscape/natural space subcommittee will focus on the protection of existing trees where the architectural plan for storm water management can be flexible. The
subcommittee will work with  the 30-50 feet parameter in the initial drawings behind existing homeowners' property as a starting point for the evaluation of tree protection as well as reforestation after construction begins.  Homeowners are encouraged to join the committee.
Please contact Carole Henning at dancerclt@sbcglobal.net to get involved.

Hike Bike Trails

Trails Sub-committee - One of the prime amenities in the park developing at
the old golf course site is a set of hike and bike trails helping people of
all ages access and enjoy the 178 acres of green space in the heart of Clear
Lake. It appears already that trails will be one of the most popular
additions and will likely generate much public comment. This sub-committee
of about 15 people is interested in your comments and help. Our meetings
will be open to visitors to encourage input and this site's blog spot will
be followed to discuss and record comments and input. We're already
impressed that the flow ideas coming in from a variety of sources are
improving our initial ideas. Join in for a nice day in the Clear Lake
neighborhood.

These are initial goals to support future plans for trails:

1. Stimulate a broad range of input and rich mix of suggestions
2. Build interest and support for trails and overall project
3. Clarify and understand guidelines for what is feasible
4. Research various trails options to identify and prioritize options
5. Research and judge viability of options to obtain funding for trails

6. Discuss and develop prioritized trails options to provide Advisory
Committee

Some initial ideas coming in include: golf course trails connect to drainage
ditches though neighborhoods, hills to increase exercise, exercise equipment
and stations, crushed rock instead of concrete surfaces, distance markers
and more. The big challenge will be identifying and figuring out viable
funding options.

The overall completion date for the overall Advisory Committee plan is Sept.
1, 2012. That means the set of recommended options from the sub-committee
will need to be done by mid-August at the latest.

Don't hesitate, please send suggestions to the blog on this website and/or
emails to dougpeterson@earthlink.net.

Community Gardens

The Community Garden subcommittee will make field trips to area allotment, donation and habitat community gardens over the next two weeks to develop ideas and gather insights.  The core group will begin reaching out to relevant resources in our local community, and developing strategies for assessing community interest and recruiting volunteers to help with the planning process. We have connected with Urban Harvest to assist us and are networking with the community leadership of the Inwood Forest Golf Course allotment community garden project which is at a similar stage of planning. 

 

We hope to have a public subcommittee meeting before June 1st and will be selecting a time and site for that shortly. 

 

We welcome anyone who is interested.  You do not have to be a gardener.  We need people who want to recruit volunteers or be learners/volunteers, help research funding options, and people with design/build knowledge.    

 

Contact Cindy Bandemer for more information.

cj.bandemer@gmail.com

It's a Great Day in the Neighborhood!

The yard signs are going up and the Boy Scouts are walking flyers to the golf course lot owners this weekend and the energy is palpable!  You will not want to miss the Town Hall meeting next Thursday, May 10 at St. Bernadette's parish hall.  The landscape architects will be there to go over some initial logistical drawings for the space and it is a great start to a beautiful and functional community green space!  It is just the beginning!  Your ideas and wish list and input for the amenities you would like to see are welcome and appreciated.  Spread the word and post your ideas and thoughts here!

Ideas for Park Amenities on the old golf course

There are a bunch of great ideas for the use of this land, once it is engineered for storm water retention and detention that came out of the January meeting the CLCWA hosted:  A dog park, hike and bike trails, wetlands, a community garden, athletic fields, a disc golf course, just to name a few!  What do you think?    Add your thoughts!

Overview of area to be used.

This is the Google Map view of the area we have to work with, hopefully it makes it easier to locate the green space we will be discussing.

Please review our working map.  Note the section numbers in the bright green circles.  Each section is also sub-divided into letters (a-j).  Please refer to these number and letters when speaking of a specific location.

Thank you!

Welcome!

Welcome to CLC Green Plan.  Please join us in mapping out the future for the green space that used to be the Clear Lake Golf Course.  We treasure your input and look forward both lively discussions which will lead us to the best possible use of this open area.