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HCYAG 3 to unsafe field conditons for youth which has led to a decline in users of the park. Improved drainage will provide safer field conditions, increase usage, and a more resilient turf that will not have to be re- established yearly. 3.Provide information about the project planning and design process. Include information about community surveys, listening sessions or other ways community feedback was included during the planning and design process. 1-2 paragraphs The Hackberry Park masterplan has been on the Parks CIP for the last two years. In 2022, the house at 140 Hackberry Hill was demolished and the City was able to obtain the property within the park boundary. In February 2023, staff presented a recommendation to the Park Commission to begin the masterplan process. The Park Commission voted unanimously to make the recommendation to City Council. The Hackberry sub-committee hosted two separate listening sessions at Hackberry regarding the masterplan and gathered useful information to help direct any future improvements. The sub- committee and staff worked with Bolton & Menk to develop a masterplan concept for the park. 2.2 Project Overview 1.Describe the proposed play area (youth sports facility, playground,or structure upgrade). 1-3 paragraphs -Creation of a Multi-use field, located in the area of existing tee ball fields to support youth sports associtations with a safe and well maintained space for field sports. Grading of the site is needed to provide a level surface for safter playing conditions. -Improvement of an existing tee ball field, to better accomidate tee ball and softball associations. Adjustement of the orientation of the field has been suggested to mitigate foul balls onto busy Willow Dr. and allowing for a storm water retention pond to be located at the lowest point of the park -Walking Path improvements around the park to accomidate access of all abilities to the existing basketball court and playground. 2.What methods will be used to reduce barriers, mitigate negative impact, and ensure the project is inclusive, accessible, and considers the needs of diverse populations? 1-2 paragraphs -While the project is focused on a certain age group, the City of Orono will plan on this park being open and available to all who choose to recreate there. We have already been in communication with the Orono Softball Association and are taking feedback on the project to allow for Softball usage at the park. Softball has not occurred within Orono parks and they have expressed excitement in being included in the planning process. -The project will also look at ADA compliant parking and sidewalks to provide access to the entire park 49