Title
Discuss Visioning and Priorities for the Renovations of E.A. Randles Park, W.B. Finney Park, Falcon Creek Park, and Katherine B. Winniford Park
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
(5A: Create affordable recreational and cultural arts activities for all ages throughout the city)
(5B: Develop Parks strategy to preserve green space for future park land)
(5C: Continue to market and highlight McKinney as a unique destination for residents and visitors alike)
(5E: Develop sustainable quality of life improvements within the City of McKinney)
MEETING DATE: June 11, 2020
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
CONTACT: Michael Kowski, Director of Parks and Recreation
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
• Discuss vision and park priorities.
ITEM SUMMARY:
• The consultant team from Studio Outside will begin by providing an overview of their design approach and survey results of E.A. Randles Park, W.B. Finney Park, Falcon Creek Park, and Katherine B. Winniford Park.
• Studio Outside will lead a discussion and workshop session related to the conceptual designs presented. Feedback from this session will be utilized by the design team for incorporation into the final master plan of each park.
• This discussion is timely as it also coincides with the planning of our 5-year CIP budget planning process.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• Studio Outside was awarded a contract in January of this year to develop a master plan vision, cost projection and implementation strategy for Falcon Creek, E.A. Randles, W.B. Finney, and Winniford Park.