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MBNA favors the development of this park, but emphasizes it will be within a secluded, environmentally sensitive residential bay, and should be designed accordingly. The MBNA Board, at its June 2013 and subsequent meetings, considered various elements of the current Park Plan as approved by the City Council. We have focused on those elements of the Plan that affect our neighborhoods, and we have adopted the following positions for Phase I:
Building a Curved Pier — MBNA approves the idea of a curved pier, but the proposed extension of 350 feet into the navigation channel extends too far towards the south shore of Meydenbauer Bay. The curved pier should extend no further than the existing city marina piers.
Moving the Beach — The city should explore merely adding to the existing beach and keeping the swim area clear of the boating activity. MBNA would oppose relocating the beach as proposed in the adopted plan if safety concerns are not addressed.
Day-lighting the Stream — MBNA recognizes several reasons for this proposal (improving beauty, creating a more natural, forest-like park at the west end) as well as several reasons against (removal of the restroom building, moving the beach, cost, keeping the stream free of debris and people). In addition it appears the existing 26 parking stalls in the ravine could be lost. The City should explore the impact of day-lighting on the Bay’s salmon population.
You can download the complete position statement by clicking here.
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