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McGaw Park Project Schedule
Mar 24
McGaw Park Visioning Session
Park Commission discusses draft Goals, Objectives, and Policies
McGaw Park TourMcGaw Park Tour
May 19
Park Commission approves Goals, Objectives, and Policies
Park Commission reviews master plan alternatives
Park Commission reviews master plan alternatives
Aug 4
Park Commission selects amenities for inclusion in the plan
Aug 18
Open House on McGaw Park Master Plan Alternatives Open house on McGaw Park Master Plan Alternatives
Aug 18 - Aug 31 (4 PM)
Public comment period on master plan alternatives
This was an alternative opportunity for those who couldn't attend the August 18th open house to give their input on the alternatives.
Sept 15
Park Commission selects/develops preferred master plan alternative
Commissioners met to discuss and select their preferred master plan alternative. They approved the Draft Revised Multi-Nodal alternative with two amendments: 1) Rename "Prairie Restoration" to "Prairie Restoration/Rain Garden" 2) Relocate the nature center back to the southeast corner of the park. See the map below for the latest version.
Oct 27
Open House on Draft McGaw Park Master Plan
Staff presented the draft master plan text and map and collected the public's feedback. All comments were shared at the Nov. 3 Park Commission meeting.
Park Commission discussion/action on draft McGaw Park Master Plan and recap of Oct 27 open house
The Park Commission discussed and approved the 10/26/11 Draft McGaw Park Master Plan for referral and the public hearing on the plan. They didn't request any changes to the plan. (Note: Staff updated text on electric utilities and flag football to address factual errors)
Dec 1
Public hearing and Park Commission considers adoption of McGaw Park Master Plan
The Fitchburg Park Commission held a public hearing on the McGaw Park Master Plan for the purpose of soliciting comments from the public. A number of interested citizens registered to speak about the plan. After the public hearing was closed, the Park Commission recommended adoption of the master plan with amendments to the location of the disc golf course, tennis courts, and observation tower (see below).
Plan Commission provides recommendation on adoption of McGaw Park Master Plan
Jan 24, 2012
Common Council considers adoption of McGaw Park Master Plan
- Agenda
- Meeting Coverage (video)
- Visioning Survey Report
- Summary of Issues and Opportunities Exercise
Park Commission discusses draft Goals, Objectives, and Policies
- Draft Goals, Objectives, and Policies
- Meeting coverage (video, item #11)
McGaw Park TourMcGaw Park Tour
May 19
Park Commission approves Goals, Objectives, and Policies
- Approved Goals, Objectives, and Policies (as amended)
- Meeting coverage (video) and minutes
Park Commission reviews master plan alternatives
- Meeting Coverage (video) and minutes
- Alternative 1- Centralized
- Alternative 2a- Multi-Nodal
- Alternative 2b- Multi-Nodal
- Alternative 2c- Multi-Nodal
- Alternative 3- Hybrid
- Alternative 4- Formal Walk
Park Commission reviews master plan alternatives
Aug 4
Park Commission selects amenities for inclusion in the plan
Aug 18
Open House on McGaw Park Master Plan Alternatives Open house on McGaw Park Master Plan Alternatives
Aug 18 - Aug 31 (4 PM)
Public comment period on master plan alternatives
This was an alternative opportunity for those who couldn't attend the August 18th open house to give their input on the alternatives.
Sept 15
Park Commission selects/develops preferred master plan alternative
Commissioners met to discuss and select their preferred master plan alternative. They approved the Draft Revised Multi-Nodal alternative with two amendments: 1) Rename "Prairie Restoration" to "Prairie Restoration/Rain Garden" 2) Relocate the nature center back to the southeast corner of the park. See the map below for the latest version.
Oct 27
Open House on Draft McGaw Park Master Plan
Staff presented the draft master plan text and map and collected the public's feedback. All comments were shared at the Nov. 3 Park Commission meeting.
- Draft McGaw Park Master Plan (10/26/11)
- Park Commission Preferred Draft Master Plan
- Park Commission Desired Amenities
Park Commission discussion/action on draft McGaw Park Master Plan and recap of Oct 27 open house
The Park Commission discussed and approved the 10/26/11 Draft McGaw Park Master Plan for referral and the public hearing on the plan. They didn't request any changes to the plan. (Note: Staff updated text on electric utilities and flag football to address factual errors)
Dec 1
Public hearing and Park Commission considers adoption of McGaw Park Master Plan
The Fitchburg Park Commission held a public hearing on the McGaw Park Master Plan for the purpose of soliciting comments from the public. A number of interested citizens registered to speak about the plan. After the public hearing was closed, the Park Commission recommended adoption of the master plan with amendments to the location of the disc golf course, tennis courts, and observation tower (see below).
- Park Commission Recommended Master Plan (12/1/11)
- Watch a video of the meeting
- Public hearing notice
Plan Commission provides recommendation on adoption of McGaw Park Master Plan
Jan 24, 2012
Common Council considers adoption of McGaw Park Master Plan