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.~ • • ~.. Minutes, Regular Meeting • La Porte Planning & Zoning Commission May 30, 1985, Page 2 The staff presented the Beautification and Conservation and Open Space and Recreation plans for Commission consideration. Mr. Speake reminded the Commission of the schematic master plan concept approved by the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee, which included a number of activity areas linked together by the thoroughfare system and the trail system. Director of Parks and Recreation Stan Sherwood then presented an overview of the Beautification and Conservation Plan. Two conservation areas have been established in the plan; they are Little Cedar Bayou and Little Deer Creek, which are to be preserved as a natural setting for future generations to enjoy. Mr. Sherwood noted that the Beautification and Conservation Plan establishes a priority system for more intense landscaping treatment of selected areas of the City. He specifically mentioned boulevard medians, thoroughfare intersections, and activity areas. Director Sherwood noted that in the short-range at least, funds for the Beautification and Conservation plan must come from the City's operating • budget, as the Five-Year Capital Improvements Program recommended by the Citizens committee does not include funds to support these projects. Director Sherwood next presented an overview of the Open Space and Recreation Plan. He described in more detail the development of Little Cedar Bayou Regional Park, the two proposed community parks in northwest La Porte and Central La Porte, and the neighborhood park system. He noted that 80~ of the trail system linking City parks together is located within existing easements and right-of-ways. The remaining 20% will be acquired over the years through dedication of open space by developers or by acquisition. Director Sherwood outlined Propositions 6 and 7 of the proposed bond issue. PROPOSITION 6 - ($2,500,000) - For the development of Little Cedar Bayou Regional Park and northwest La Porte Community Park, which will include a 50-meter Olympic outdoor swimming pool, four lighted ballfields, one football/soccer field, six tennis courts, a 460-space parking lot, 30 picnic sites, 2.6 miles of walking trails, utility extensions for camping, a playground and a fishing pier.