PRAB Meeting Date: January 8, 2024
To: Members of the Park and Recreation Advisory Board
From: Charlie Fredericks, Streets & Parks Manager
Title
Consider approval of the Archery Range Relocation to Meadows Park.
Body
Action Requested:
The Northfield Park and Recreation Advisory Board considers a motion to approve the relocation of the archery range to Meadows Park.
Summary Report:
The City is beginning construction of a new water treatment facility in 2024 on the property which the current archery range sits. Due to the proximity of the archery range to the future building, the range needs to be relocated to ensure the safety of staff and visitors of the treatment facility.
Staff have discussed possible locations with the City Attorney, and landed on the location needing to be within a city park due to zoning laws. Staff reviewed the park system and potential locations for the archery range to be relocated, and ultimately landed on Meadows Park being the preferred location.
Staff also reviewed the master plan for Meadows Park (attached) and found an archery range would not conflict with the desired increased recreational use of the space.
Also attached is a graphic that depict the potential layout of the archery range at Meadows Park, as well as several photos of the existing site.
Alternative Options:
The Board could deny the relocation of the archery range to Meadows Park.
Financial Impacts:
NA
Tentative Timelines:
Spring/Summer 2024