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5 Road, via Pickett Road. He said the Master Plan originally called for this road to close, as it makes it easier and safer to walk through the park, but neighbors had been against this. He said it is possible that neighbors will be more amenable to the idea, now that there is a light to allow access to Erwin Road. He said staff is looking into this matter, and should have a decision by the fall. Travis Myren resumed the presentation: o River Park— Phase II - $50,000 ➢ Stormwater controls, entry sign from new Churton St. bus turnout o Little River Park— Phase II - $100,000 ➢ Repave original entry road o Fairview Park Access and Parking - $325,000 ➢ New entry and parking lot ➢ Bid award scheduled June 21 ➢ Construction scheduled for summer/fall of 2016 Commissioner Rich asked if there was funding left over from last year's budget for this project. David Stancil said yes. Commissioner Rich asked if state parks and recreation funds have been received for the MST, or any other parks. David Stancil said he has not received anything official yet, but he does expect some funding from the State. Commissioner Jacobs asked if there is periodic contact with the resident who has a lot of junk cars at the entrance to the park. David Stancil said he is not aware of any conversations. Jeff Thompson said contact was made about a year ago and will continue to touch base with him. Travis Myren resumed the presentation: o $35,000 for Efland Cheeks Community Center for the design of expansion of the facility. o $195,000 parks and recreation facility renovations, repairs, and safety improvements. David Stancil said there is a plan to meet with the Efland Cheeks neighborhood to discuss the Center's needs. Travis Myren said a request was received yesterday from the Town of Chapel Hill about a joint project on a Morgan Creek Bridge. He said staff will research this and bring back an amendment, if necessary, at a future meeting before the break. He said it is expected to cost share in this project with the Town using some bond funds. Commissioner Jacobs congratulated DEAPR on the near completion of the Historic Resources Inventory project, which has been in the works for over 25 years. He said Carrboro did a history project in the 1980s and he asked if including this project has been considered. David Stancil said Peter Sandbeck has reached out to all the municipalities but is unsure if Carrboro has been approached on this project specifically. He said he would follow up. Travis Myren resumed the presentation: