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02.02.23 PRC Discussion of BSA Conceptual Design
On February 2, the Parks & Recreation Commission (PRC) received the final draft of the conceptual design for a new Bike Skills Area (BSA) at Deane's Children's Park. The discussion...Read more
12.01.22 PRC Discussion of BSA Conceptual Design
On December 1, the Parks & Recreation Commission (PRC) received the first draft of the conceptual design for a new Bike Skills Area (BSA) at Deane's Children's Park. The discussion of the BSA begins at 30:20.
01.05.23 PRC Discussion of BSA Conceptual Design
On January 5, the Parks & Recreation Commission (PRC) received the updated draft of the conceptual design for a new Bike Skills Area (BSA) at Deane's Children's Park. The discussion of the BSA begins at 22:47.
01.24.23 Community Meeting #2
On January 24, community members participated in a virtual meeting that included a presentation, polling questions, and breakout sessions about the access/safety and the BSA design.
02.02.23 PRC Discussion of BSA Conceptual Design
On February 2, the Parks & Recreation Commission (PRC) received the final draft of the conceptual design for a new Bike Skills Area (BSA) at Deane's Children's Park. The discussion begins at approximately 53:00.
The PRC voted to recommend the 30% design to the City Council (3-2, 2 absences). Staff will transmit the PRC's recommendation to the Council on Tuesday, March 7.
03.02.23 PRC Additional Discussion of BSA
At its regular meeting on March 2, the Parks & Recreation Commission added an agenda item at the beginning of the meeting to clarify the products being taken to the City Council on March 7. The discussion begins at approximately 2:12. The PRC ended up providing additional support for the west entrance proposed in the design. This additional support was added to the City Council packet materials.
03.07.23 City Council Approval of BSA 30% Design
On March 7, Mercer Island City Council unanimously approved the 30% design for a new Bike Skills Area at Deane's Children's Park. Over the next several weeks, the City will continue to engage park neighbors, bikers and biking advocates, and other groups to refine elements of the design. The City anticipates constructing this facility later in 2023.