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CF-Duck Pond-CS 960417 COPPELL LEISURE SERVICES DEPARTMENT Mlr~MORANDUlVl DATE: TO: FROM: RE: April 15, 1996 Ken Griff'm, P.E. Assistant City Manager, City Engineer Gary D. Sims, Director of Leisure Services/~_~ Request to Review Preliminary Engineering Report for Duck Pond Park The purpose of this memorandum is to ask for a review of a preliminary engineering report that was compiled by Bennett Ratliff, of Jones and Carter, Inc. regarding the Duck Pond Park. Over the past several years, the actual water level of the pond has decreased with the addition of siltation material produced through heavy rainfalls and upstream development. This has resulted in erosion from the northern entry of the park as well as south of the pond near Bethel School Road. The increased siltation of the pond compounded with the over abundance of ducks at the pond have negatively impacted the oxygen level of the pond. In an effort to examine these issues, staff contracted with Jones and Carter, Inc. to analyze conditions that were present at the pond and to identify possible solutions to correct them. In an effort to clearly understand all of the issues that are involved with any recommendations made by the consultant, staff is seeldng a review by the Engineering Department of the preliminary engineering report submitted by Jones and Carter, Inc. I am also attaching a copy of a survey that was given to residents that attended a public meeting on Thursday, April 11, 1996, regarding possible development to the park and improvements to the pond. It is our intent to present results from this survey and to provide recommendations for development of the Duck Pond Park during the Council workshop of May 28, 1996. Any assistance that you can provide based on review of the Jones and Carter report would be greatly appreciated. Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please let me know. GDS/rsw DUCKPOND. 3RW DUCK POND DEVELOPMENT SURVEY APRIL, 1996 DEAR FRIENDS OF THE PARK: Hopefully, you have received notification through the mail regarding a public meeting that took place on Thursday, April 11, 1996, regarding the future development of the Duck Pond Park. Over the past several years, the actual water level of the pond has decreased with the addition of siltation material produced through heavy rainfalls and upstream development. This has resulted in erosion from the northern entry of the park as well as south of the pond near Bethel School Road. The increased siltation of the pond compounded with the over abundance of ducks at the pond have negatively impacted the oxygen level of the pond. In an effort to analyze the park and to see what measures would be necessary to correct these concerns, funding was approved to engage the engineering firms of Carter and Jones, Inc., and Industrial Compliance, Inc. to conduct geotechnical testing and analysis to the pond. As a result of these tests and analysis, Jones and Carter, Inc. has recommended that the pond be drained and dredged of silt material in order to correct the pond and erosion problems that currently exist. Because any development of the park influences you and your family, we are asking for comments regarding these recommendations as well as additional improvements to the park, We would ask that you take a few minutes to answer a few questions regarding the Duck Pond Park. The Leisure Services Department has provided a self-addressed stamped envelope for your convenience. Comments from the neighborhood will be incorporated into a presentation that will be made to the City Council on Tuesday, May 28, 1996, regarding future improvements to the Duck Pond. If you have any questions regarding this information, please feel free to contact Gary Sims, or Rick Wieland at 304-3541. Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter. Sincerely, Gary D. Sims Director of Leisure Services RSW/rsw DUCK POND SURVEY APRIL, 1996 The latest recommendations from Jones and Carter, Inc. have indicated that dredging work of the pond can be performed in one of two options. Option 1 would have the pond dredged at one time, which would effectively close the area near the pond for a period of 90-120 days. Relocation of the duck population would take place as a part of this development option. Option 1 has been estimated at approximately $50,000 and would allow Dallas County Road and Bridge District No. 1 to perform this work. Option 2 would allow for the pond to be dredged into two consecutive phases, allowing for the pond to be dammed at one end while dredging work takes place at the other section of the pond. Work would then begin on the other side of the pond. Option 2 would take about 6 months to complete and has been estimated at approximately $140,000. Please indicate which option you would prefer: Option 1 Option 2 Please indicate what times of the year that you would prefer development of the park to take place. Jan-April May-August Sept.-Dec. In discussions with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, they have indicated that the recommended amount of ducks for a healthy pond equal to the Duck Pond is between 5-10. Please indicate the preferred number of ducks that you would like to have at this park. 5-10 ~ 11-20 ~ 21-25 PARK DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT The following questions deal with proposed development of the park. Please identify your top four choices of development that could take place for the Duck Pond. Please indicate these choices in their order of priority. Results from these questions will help to influence recommendations to the City Council for funding. Hike and Bike Trail around park Accessible playground on south side Sand Volleyball courts Tennis Courts ( unlighted ) Picnic Pavilion Rest room facility Additional Picnic tables, grills Other ( Please specify in space below ) Respondents Street Address THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR HELPING TO PROVIDE VALUABLE INFORMATION TO HELP DEVELOP THE DUCK POND PARK. PLEASE PLACE THIS INFORMATION INTO THE PROVIDED SELF-ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOPE AND MAIL. SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS SURVEY OR DEVELOPMENT OF THE DUCK POND PARK, PLEASE CONTACT THE LEISURE SERVICES DEPARTMENT AT 304-3541.