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With a new potential design, staff has asked about a revised cost estimate for a redesigned Phase 1, based on the "Alternative Scenario." These new estimates, if pursued, could be completed in mid- January. Anticipating that the $1.2 million from the 2001 Parks and Open Space Bond allocated to Twin Creeks Phase 1 will not be sufficient, staff would like to propose a grant application to the N.C. Parks and Recreation Trust Fund for a grant of up to $500,000 to help build Phase 1. Funds from the Soccer Superfund have also been mentioned by the Board in previous discussions as a potential funding source. At this time, $1,381,000 remains unallocated from this source. d) October 4t" Public Input Session / Open House On October 4t ", an open house was held at the Homestead Community Center for citizens to review the master plan and the new "Alternative Scenario," and offer comments and reactions. Flyers advertising the event were mailed to 118 persons, including the CHATPEC Work Group, relevant advisory boards, interested citizens on the mailing list, and the Town of Carrboro (provided as Attachment 3). Notice of the meeting also ran in area newspapers, including a front -page notice on October 4t". For schedule convenience, the evening was structured as two sixty- minute sessions, allowing people to arrive and depart as needed.. A total of 11 citizens, plus staff and two Commissioners, attended the event. At the open house, an update on the project was provided, followed by a presentation of both designs. Reaction was generally positive to the "alternative scenario" among those present. Comments provided by citizens in attendance included the following: • Will the playing fields be lighted? • Like the new design • Need lot of space for walking /running trails • Don't like parking lot separating fields in original plan • Consider putting all tennis courts together • Security and limits on access to adjacent property near pond — need a fence or some clear demarcation of park boundary • ADA- accessibility for the barn and outbuildings for those who can't participate actively? • Like the circulation pattern better on "Alternative scenario" • The pedestrian node on "redline" is important — highlight it to convey significance • Like the "redline" trail to promote connectivity and provide direct route to schools • Safety issues with the school fronting on Eubanks Road? Need to talk with CHCCS • Who will be the users of this park —just Chapel Hill and Carrboro residents or countywide?