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A follow-up meeting with planning director resulted in an agreement for the board to provide input to the planning department when considering park related issues addressed in the comp plan. Suggested changes to the zoning code will also be considered. WRPA annual conference will include two presentations from our department. Annual Cascade Land Conservancy (CLC) fundraising breakfast will be May 12th in Seattle. All board members are invited to attend. Travel will be reimbursed by the City. Those interested should let Sue know by Friday of their intent to attend. Citizen Comments Katrina Lindahl reported the Riverside neighborhood has scheduled a tree planting event due to recent vandalism; the tree committee is working with the neighborhood to plant along the freeway wall as well. HEARING AND RECOMMENDATION ITEMS 2011 Boating Regatta on Silver Lake—this item is postponed until the April 12th meeting. Final Senator Jackson Park Master Plan Public Hearing—Art Thomson opened the public hearing at 6:40pm. John Petersen reported that the plan incorporates the vision of the department's strategic plan as well as the goals the department considers vital as a community park. The public process included presentations at neighborhood meetings and public forums – during the evenings and Saturdays. John acknowledged Katrina Lindahl and those on the advisory committee; thanks to Mark Harrison, parks planning and capital development manager, and Jennifer Kiusalaas and staff from McLeod Rekord. Citizen comments: Shawna Moriarty, 3625 Everett Ave., asked if a dog park was considered. John replied that a location on-site was considered, but is not advisable due to grade, adding that a dog park adjacent to Langus Park is being planned when funds are available. Casey Rice, 1521 Oakes, asked about the likelihood of phase one beginning in the next three years. Formalized design process needs to be done with current approved funding; phase two is fund dependent. Art Breitsprecher, 1705 Walnut, feels lots of "stuff" is being crammed into a small area which would reduce open space and mountain views. Prefers the way it is now; new buildings on west side of park would be clearly visible from his residence; drainage should be considered as park runoff affects his property. John responded that drainage will be addressed during design; the plan is to maintain low structures in order to retain or improve current views. Mr. Breitsprecher added that bringing in all the stuff could provide cover for illegal activity.