2026 5 11 Work Session Packet

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2. Addition of spaces along E Harper Johnson within the boundary of the park itself. This 
would result in a total of 26 spaces, which include 3 ADA spaces; two  are van accessible 
in the proposed parking addition. This has a conceptual estimated cost of approximately 
$280,000. 
a. Parking remains one-way to minimize footprint 
b. This does involve demolition of existing sidewalk facilities 
c. Less grading work is needed for this option which helps lower cost 
i. There is still a projected need for a small, segmented retaining wall to help 
push parking as close to the E Harper Johnson boundary as possible to 
maximize usable green space 
d. This distributes parking better than the other options, which may be beneficial or 
more practical long term depending on how the adjacent green space is developed 
e. A downside is that it does remove some of the most “usable” space in the park 
 
3. Addition of spaces on the other side of Cook Dr alongside Norfolk Southern Railway. This 
would result in a total of 30 spaces, which include 2 retrofitted ADA van accessible spaces 
where the current ADA space is located. This has a conceptual estimated cost of 
approximately $280,000. 
a. Parking remains one-way to minimize footprint 
i. This is critical to attempt to keep the improvement out of the 100ft charter 
ROW of Norfolk Southern. Railroad coordination will be required for this , 
the cost of which is not included in this scope 
b. The parking is offset  with a buffer  from the Cook Dr sidewalk to avoid vehicle 
encroachment on the sidewalk, demolition of existing vegetation, and OHE utility 
relocation/conflict 
c. Minimal grading is needed for this option 
d. This option includes pedestrian rapid flashing beacons at the mid -block crossing 
of Cook & Howard. This is a safety enhancement to further increase motorist 
awareness of pedestrians crossing Cook as they approach the area 
 
In summary, these layouts are conceptual but should give Council a clear picture of some realistic 
options it has to accommodate the request. Council can pursue these individually or collectively, 
which gives them some flexibility  in decision making . This may also provide some cost savings 
through economy of scale, but I would caution that this would likely be minimal as the project 
scope is, for all intents and purposes, small even if all options were pursued simultaneously. 
 
If there are any additional questions or concerns, let me know. 
 
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Work Session 
May 11, 2026