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Model presented for Traxler Arboretum highlights accessibility, gravel drive and central pine
Summary
Volunteer Paul Burik presented a physical model showing a simplified entrance path, handicap parking near the entrance, a largely gravel drive with paved handicap access, a screened trash bin location, and a proposed central pine tree; he outlined next steps including design development drawings and cost estimates and proposed planting the central pine to mark America’s 250th anniversary.
Volunteer designer Paul Burik presented a detailed physical model of the proposed Traxler Arboretum that emphasizes a simplified, straight-across entrance path intended to improve visitor navigation. The model includes designated handicap parking near the entrance, a gravel drive to minimize hardscaping with paved areas by the handicap spots, and a screened trash bin location intended to preserve visual character.
Burik described next steps including producing design development drawings and working with builders to generate cost estimates; he said he will rely on active builders for current market pricing because he has been retired for 16 years. He also proposed planting the central pine as a symbolic kickoff to the project and suggested expanding plantings near the new City Hall site and the vacant lot across from it—despite a sewer easement there—and proposed naming part of the project to mark America’s 250th anniversary.
