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Public survey of 235 respondents narrows Lower Sellmeier playground choices to options C, D and E
Summary
Staff presented a 235-person public survey and mapped responses; neighborhood-focused respondents showed strong support for options C, D and E with tradeoffs between warranty length and on-site seating driving board discussion.
Staff presented the public-engagement process and the survey results that informed the board’s recommendation on the Lower Sellmeier Park playground. The public survey, posted April 23–May 11, drew 235 total responses citywide and a focused subset of neighborhood respondents used to gauge nearby preferences.
The board examined ranking details: Option D was identified as the top citywide first choice in one display (33% for first-choice in a citywide view), while neighborhood-focused tallies showed close competition among C, D and E. Board members noted some respondents both ranked Option E highly and also ranked it low (a split consistent with respondents balancing preference against cost).
Phil described how the survey materials included vendor renderings and warranty information so respondents could weigh longevity against upfront cost; he reiterated that the project’s initial budget allocation was $140,000 but that staff had also sought options above budget to show tradeoffs.
Board members emphasized warranty length, seating and ADA access as distinguishing features. One member summed the tradeoffs: Option E offers a 15-year turf warranty and two benches plus an adult swing but is about 5% over budget; Option C is under budget and offers longer turf warranty than some options but may lack other adult seating features unless a bench is added as an alternate.
The board used the survey results as the primary evidence in choosing Option E as its recommendation to council.
