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Chris said the department offered more than 30 programs at Grand Junction in the first half of summer, including movies in the park, creek stomps, Workout Wednesdays and a wiffle ball program. \"He's also beginning to start conversations with a group here in Westfield to help provide recreation and social activities for adults with developmental disabilities,\" Chris said about the new program manager, John Capes.

Chris reported the department supported four Pacers watch parties in Grand Junction Plaza during the playoffs; attendance on those evenings ranged from about 500 to 750 people, he said. The farmers market is seeing about 1,200 to 1,500 people on Thursdays, and concerts have been attended by \"anywhere from 2,000 to 3,500 people,\" he said.

On the Simon Moon project, Chris said Phase 1 is largely complete and open to the public through mid-September, when a portion will close for Phase 2 work. Phase 2 has gone to bid; staff held an initial bidders meeting attended by eight firms and expects a competitive bid opening in mid-August. \"We will have a contract in front of you come September,\" Chris said.

Board members offered thanks and praise for staff work and use of the plaza. No formal actions were taken on these program updates during the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Parks and Recreation Board Meeting 07/02/2024","oneSentenceSummary","Parks director told the board that summer programming has expanded, Grand Junction Plaza events drew large crowds, and Simon Moon Phase 2 has gone to bid with a mid-August opening anticipated and a contract expected in September.","taxTitle","Westfield, Hamilton County, Indiana","taxId",54406,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6179135,"Resident asks board for update on Underground Railroad statue; parks director says artist engagement ongoing",36,92000,128000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5133564-990989d83913c2d78bcf076c9592dcc0&start=92&end=128","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5133564-990989d83913c2d78bcf076c9592dcc0/thumbnail_92000.jpg","/articles/6179135/Westfield/Hamilton-County/Indiana/Resident-asks-board-for-update-on-Underground-Railroad-statue-parks-director-says-artist-engagement-ongoing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6179135-6ba83a5ccbeaa7be70cf6993660f34f9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771180229&Signature=bW8LeF7SjHFFLKG9nW72wHU5II7-7xVjKNIeLRtn0GDzBAST68ymwlZdPzn4Puh3ug2vjs5HxMXkQyUvH2L3lotEtqRkyP84iVG-cakh3~InyKBB929xTHST~fQ1vDqWZpc5i32EMe1GlhOaZ31z46XTlk7B2zmJB7ma2gbVqlZhRK8BA2eWidXwHMKhxRtQaANAI8lbSWy7Ns1eo1lGCVwvkxXS5T9qQIViVXijA5rE1bqp-5JYAgsuAum4qiIrCSK8ULWwXvxHoDFr3Hdu0pjVidw4~wTTFb8R83VM6bxXLD96bgjADlOv6kwUi9PnHrWYMMQDfrHjtT0RM~-18w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Judy Shuck asked the Westfield Parks and Recreation Board on July 2 whether there had been progress on the design of an Underground Railroad statue planned for a park on the city's west end.

\"I was just wondering if there was any progress on the design of the underground railroad statue that's going in the park on the West End there of 32,\" Shuck said during the public-comments portion of the meeting.

Chris, the parks director, replied that staff is still working with \"Gang Gang\" and that there has not been a recent update. \"We haven't had an update recently, but I will get an update for you. And as soon as I have one, I will send it to you,\" Chris said.

No board action was taken; the exchange occurred during public comment and staff said it would follow up with Shuck when there is new information.","A resident asked the Westfield Parks and Recreation Board whether there was progress on the design of an Underground Railroad statue planned for a park on the city's west end; the parks director said staff is still working with the artist/group and will provide an update.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6179139,"Westfield park board approves $846,750 agreement for Park Street streetscape and plaza",172,235000,407000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5133564-990989d83913c2d78bcf076c9592dcc0&start=235&end=407","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5133564-990989d83913c2d78bcf076c9592dcc0/thumbnail_235000.jpg","/articles/6179139/Westfield/Hamilton-County/Indiana/Westfield-park-board-approves-846750-agreement-for-Park-Street-streetscape-and-plaza","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6179139-d3e61f320f211f5845a22b3864eacbc2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771180229&Signature=QqDC7TCvOE02QpL4-r7WR3BpgDzlsVx2nDvKjlcfJbW3cyUrrpdkKgn34lhTpJtxEfwuCAyoP5kwTVZ2EP2SLltJvBc62~7au7nDtGnbiZK4wyU6vKMCrgYol6tDV4SqRbyX4jJTbhWrLliQjO3Jep0IakimvMEM2w-VLVB8PYhS9h8yE~6rBmJOI3a0luBLNxY0IhOlQASch6FJX3xnZOJEuvqA~EQvwIiCAYdRJ0kGwHvL4VZCo2TqiXakw~uK4tBOIseb8a7~r79ToesaXiy2nttCUtwPUaUC4SAwK-gQGM-hqqpWOs1bY6LmihuBq-I30Ze9z-BBImupJaIjLw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Westfield Parks and Recreation Board on July 2 approved a $846,750 professional services agreement with Rundell Ernstberger and Associates to produce construction documents for the Park Street streetscape and the Park and Poplar Plaza.

The agreement, approved by a roll-call vote of Julia Grimmer, Mike Hall and Curtis Baumgartner, authorizes the parks director to execute the contract once legal counsel reviews it. The board also delegated to the director authority to approve contract amendments up to the city purchasing authority with a requirement to report any such amendments at a subsequent board meeting.

Chris, the parks director, told the board the agreement covers construction documentation for the Park Street streetscape and a plaza that will sit between two commercial buildings and link the streetscape back to the Midland Trail corridor. \"The agreement before you tonight for approval is an agreement between the city and Rundell Ernstberger and Associates for the construction documentation for the Park Street streetscape as well as the Park and Poplar Plaza,\" he said.

Chris said the project has completed schematic design with REA in cooperation with the Economic Development Department and that the parks department and economic development have worked together on the plan. He said the goal is to begin construction by mid to late 2026.

Board discussion clarified how the work will be funded. \"Half of the park district bonds will pay for the construction of the streetscape,\" Chris said, and park impact fees generated from a new mixed-use residential unit south of the Midland Trail will be used for the plaza. He added the dollars for the agreement are coming from park impact fee funds already gathered in the department's park impact fee line item.

Curtis Baumgartner moved the professional services agreement for $846,750 and asked that the director be authorized, in conjunction with legal counsel, to execute the contract. The motion passed on a roll-call vote with Grimmer, Hall and Baumgartner voting yes. Curtis Baumgartner later moved that the board delegate to the director authority to approve contract amendments up to the board's purchasing authority in accordance with applicable Indiana law and to report back to the board; that motion also passed on a roll-call vote.

Janelle Fairman, director of economic development, was identified by staff as participating in the project team; Chris said parks staff will have a seat at the design table to guide final design elements.

No alternative funding sources, project contingencies, or bid results were presented at the meeting. The board did not set a construction start date beyond the staff estimate of mid to late 2026.","The Westfield Parks and Recreation Board on July 2 approved a $846,750 professional services agreement with Rundell Ernstberger and Associates to produce construction documents for the Park Street streetscape and the Park and Poplar Plaza, funded by park district bonds and park impact fees.","actionData","errors"]

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