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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of October 26, 2015 — Regular Meeting Page 12 of 16 He explained that these current recommendations of staff were basically to make the road more right -sized and increase the green space. He added that what had initially prompted the project was the identification of joint failure in a large stormwater trunk line and an existing water main that needed to be replaced. He stated it was also noted that Casselton Drive and Greencastle Boulevard had not been resurfaced in some time and there was a need for roadway rehabilitation, but staff wanted to look at whether there was also an opportunity to do some complete street improvements and increase some green space and pedestrian connectivity. He added that the recommendation was more to try to maximize the green space on the west side of the road because there were fewer power lines than the east side. He noted that this would be a shared funding between the stormwater utility, the water and sewer utility and potentially the sales tax to cover the complete street elements and the road rehabilitation. Discussion: Discussion ensued during the course of Dr. Brock's presentation regarding the various elements of the proposed improvements, including sidewalks; addition of trees and other plantings; road width; parking spaces; and the possible inclusion of a skate dot element to the green space area. Dr. Brock explained that this was a concept that included a skateboarding element along the sidewalk area within a park or green space area. There was some additional brief discussion about the liability associated with skate parks and skate dots, and neighborhood input regarding including such a feature in the improvements. Budget Impact: There is no impact to the City Budget at this time. (There may be future budget impacts due to changes in design scope and /or construction services.) Recommendation: Staff is seeking discussion and consensus from the City Commission on this item. Specific design recommendations will be discussed during the presentation. Audience Participation: The following individuals came forward to address this item: Commissioner Aramendia left the Commission Chambers at S: 25 p. m. 1. Mr. John Casselberry, 700 South Lost Lake Lane, expressed some concerns regarding buffering between the commercial and residential areas along the project area and proposed adding a median in the center of the road and planting hedges. Commissioner Aramendia returned to the Commission Chambers at 5 :27p.m. Mr. Larry Littrell, 124 North Lost Lake Lane, stated he appreciated the discussion relating to the skate dot as a potential way to enhance the park space as well as improve pedestrian safety. He agreed that getting a consensus about it from the surrounding neighborhoods was a fantastic idea provided the meeting was broadcast publicly throughout the City to allow for citywide citizen input. No one else came forward. Ms. Reischmann clarified that legislation passed in 2015 regarding liability relating to skate parks did limit liability for anyone who voluntarily participates to the extent that they are injured because of risks inherent in skateboarding and the City would be immune from suit on that basis; however, the City would still be liable for creating a dangerous condition or anything that could be considered gross negligence. At the request of the Commission, she advised she would research possible exemptions.