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Town of Vail - Town Council - Town Council Highlights - Archive - March 1, 2000 Page 2 of 4 instream structures, bank improvements, as well as a tiered amphitheat for spectators, is between $186,000 and $285,000, depending upon the cost of importing 2,000 tons of boulders to the site. The outdoor kayak attraction could be built within a two -week period either in late spring or mid fall, according to the project's consultant. Councilmembers authoriz staff to continue to pursue the project, including permit applications, selection of a contractor and associated costs as well as water rights adjustments. Councilmembers also suggested contacting area contracto to solicit donations of unwanted boulders to reduce costs. For more information on the proposed whitewater park, contact Joel Health at the Vail Valley Tourism and Convention Bureau at 479 -1014, ext. 12. In addition, the Council reviewed cost estimates for a full -size basketball court to replace the tennis courts at Booth Creek Park. Those estimates ranged from $118,000 for 1 full -size court to $213,000 for 2 full -size courts. Councilmembers suggested consulting with the neighborhood as next step, as well as monitoring the status of a proposed basketball cour as a component of the community facilities plan for the lower bench of Donovan Park. At the suggestion of Kevin Foley, councilmembers have asked that a full -size basketball court be located within Vail's town limits. Councilman Rod Slifer suggested placing backboards at the Lionshead and Vail Village parking structures during the summer as an alternative. The third unfunded proposal presented yesterday was a community garden concept, suggested by Councilman Chuck Ogilby, to be located west of Stephen's Park in the Intermountain neighborhood. Estimated costs are $12,000 for creation of garden beds, a water source and other improvements. The Colorado State University Cooperative Extension Office has agreed to help run the program, if initiated. Councilmembers suggested meeting with neighborhood representatives as a next step. Also during the RETT discussion, Councilman Greg Moffet suggested th U.S. Forest Service assist with the North Trail and Booth Creek trailhea parking lot projects. He also suggested financing the proposed $10 milli Donovan Park community facilities project with a downpayment representing 65 percent of the project in cash (as opposed to paying cas for 100 percent of the project). Councilmember Sybill Navas questioned why the town wasn't pursuing a streamwalk connection between Vail Village and Lionshead when a previous Town of Vail community survey showed overwhelming support for such a project; Councilman Kevin Fol suggested the Lionshead tot lot be re- established as well as drainage work on the recreation path behind the library; Councilman Rod Slifer suggested increasing the tree planting and pine beetle control budget fo 2000; while Councilmember Diana Donovan continued to express concerns about a $9 million expense projected for 2001 in RETT funds f the Donovan Park community facilities project, saying the proposed use are inappropriate for a RETT- purchased parcel and will be challenged in court. Note: Due to time constraints, the critical strategies discussion will continue at the March 7 work session beginning with a review of the five year capital projects plan, plus a discussion on economic viability. W http: / /www.ci.vail.co.us /town council /highlights /archive /2000/000229.htm 01/30/2002