10-04 Resolution
RECORD OF RESOLUTIONS
Dayton Legal Blank, Inc., Form No. 30045
Resolution No, 1 0-04 Passed .20_
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE
DEVELOPMENT OF A SLEDDING HILL
AT GLACIER RIDGE METRO PARK
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin provides snow sledding opportunities for its residents,
although limited; and
WHEREAS, Dublin snow sledding venues are becoming crowded; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin desires to see more snow sledding hill venue(s) become
available; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin is a full partner in the acquisition ofthe Glacier Ridge
Metro Park; and
WHEREAS, during the master planning process for Glacier Ridge Park, City of Dublin
representatives to the advisory council made known their desire to have a snow sledding
hill incorporated as a design element; and
WHEREAS, there is no known plan to construct such a sledding hill at Glacier Ridge
Metro Park.
NOW, TrFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council ofthe City of Dublin, State
of Ohio,' members concurring that:
Section 1. That Dublin City Council encourages the Metro Parks Board to implement
the construction of a sledding hill at the Glacier Ridge Metro Park for the benefit of all
residents served by the Glacier Ridge Metro Park.
Section 2. That the Clerk of Council will forward a copy of this Resolution to the
Metro Parks Board of Park Commissioners.
Section 3. That this Resolution shall take effect and be in force on the earliest date
permitted by law
Passed this (S~ day of ~rd ,2004
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ATTEST:
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Clerk of Council
I hereby certify that copIes of this
Ordinance/Resolution were posted in the
City of Dublin in accordance with Section
731.25 of the Ohio Revised Code,
Department of Service
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CITY OF DUBLIN Memo
TO: Members of the Dublin City Council
FROM: Jane S. Brautigam, City Manageb~.s. 0~
DATE: February 24,2004
INITIATED BY: Dana L. McDaniel, Deputy City Manager/Director of Service
RE: Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission (PRAC) Sledding Hill
Recommendation, Resolution 10-04
The following information is being presented on behalf of PRAC. PRAC reviewed this memo
and approved it at its February 18, 2004 meeting,
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PRAC has long been concerned regarding the lack of sufficient sledding facilities within the City
of Dublin. The only designated sledding facility within the City is located at Scioto Park, which
frequently experiences crowding. PRAC realizes that part of the reason for the crowding is the
infrequency of snowfall sufficient to promote sledding (i.e, there is a limited amount of time so
families must use it during the same time frame). PRAC is concerned that crowding contributes
to injuries on the hill (note: due to the City's immunity no statistics regarding sledding injuries
are available). Additionally, crowding on the hill could reduce the enjoyment for users. City staff
has reached an agreement with Dublin City Schools to use Dublin Scioto High School for
overflow parking and shuttles sledders from the High School to the park during peak sledding
times. The decision to provide overflow parking and shuttle service was in response to numerous
parking problems and complaints of near accidents. PRAC has observed the crowding and has
received informal requests for relief from users of the hill.
City staff has reviewed other City parks for the potential of constructing a sledding hill but
deemed the parks unsuitable for that use due to a variety of reasons: limited space, natural
features that represent safety hazards, etc.
PRAC was hopeful the City's partnership with Metro Parks would result in the development of a
sledding hill in the Glacier Ridge Park. Metro Parks established an advisory council to help
determine the components that should be incorporated in the park. Fred Hahn and Patrick
Enright of PRAC were chosen to serve on the Metro Parks advisory council. Both Mr. Hahn and
Mr. Enright have repeatedly made known the City's desire to have a sledding hill incorporated in
the park. Additionally, PRAC and the Natural Resources Advisory Commission (NRAC) held
joint meetings with Metro Parks on November 9, 2000 and September 19, 2001. At both of the
meetings PRAC again expressed support for the development of a sledding hill in the park.
There was also a public participation process sponsored by Metro Parks in September of 2000,
which PRAC members attended and "voted" (submitted comment cards) in favor of the plan that
included the sledding hill. Metro Parks staff has given PRAC members positive verbal feedback
regarding development of a sledding hill at Glacier Ridge Metro Park.
PRAC also felt that the development of the wetlands area, which would involve the removal of a
great deal of soil, would assist in acquiring the soil needed to construct a sledding hill. One of the
"conservation practices" is to maintain soil on construction sites.
The wetlands area is currently under development and the soil is being removed as part of the
construction. The current development plan also does not include a sledding hill. PRAC, through
Mr. Enright, has attempted to determine the status of a sledding hill development within Glacier
Ridge but has not received a clear response from the Metro Parks staff. Considering the City's
and Metro Parks strong partnership in the development of the park and the City's commitment to
provide $7.7 million towards land acquisition for the park ($2,310,000 paid through year end
2003), PRAC feels an endorsement for the development of a sledding hill from City Council
might help influence Metro Parks to incorporate a hill in the Glacier Ridge Metro Park.
Recommendation
PRAC recommends Council adopt Resolution 10-04 and direct the Clerk of Council to forward
the Resolution to the Metro Parks Board of Park Commissioners, at Metro Parks District Office,
1069 West Main Street, Westerville, OR 43081-1181.
PRAC would be happy to respond to any questions Council may have regarding this
recommendation. PRAC invites Council members to call any PRAC member to discuss the
recommendation.
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