2026 5 11 Work Session Packet

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PUBLIC WORKS 
 
MEMORANDUM 
 
TO:  Randy Dowling, City Manager  
   
FROM:  Ben Burchfield, Public Works Director 
 
DATE:  May 6, 2026 
 
SUBJECT: Cook Park Parking Assessment 
 
At the April 13
th City Council work session, APW staff were requested to initiate a feasibility study 
for the construction of additional parking at Cook Park. Without going into extensive  history on 
the subject, parking  needs have been discussed on and off for several years and have  been 
included in previous masterplans. To-date, no action towards construction has been taken. 
 
APW has developed three options for consideration, two of which have been very lightly touched 
on in a previous masterplan. While each approach has pros and cons, Council should understand 
that an effort was made to provide a “piece-meal” solution that may help address the perceived 
need without impeding future development or utilization of the park green space. 
 
That said, options include, and are referenced in the attached maps: 
 
1. Addition of spaces adjacent to the current parking area off Cook Dr within the boundary 
of the park itself. This would result in a total of 24 total spaces, which include 2 retrofitted 
ADA van accessible spaces where the current singular ADA space is  located. This has a 
conceptual estimated cost of approximately $360,000. 
a. Parking remains one -way with a buffer similar to the existing parking area to 
prevent reverse moves into oncoming traffic on Cook 
b. This area is not particularly suited for any recreational use, so it’s impact is limited 
c. This option requires more extensive grad ing and installation of a segmented 
retaining wall to address the grade differential 
d. There could be additional cost contingent on a detailed topographic survey as to 
whether additional fencing for safety may or may not be justified based on the 
actual finished height of the retaining wall 
 
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Work Session 
May 11, 2026