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Draft Memorial Park Development Plan
– Hearing of Submissions
The following
people appeared before the Committee and made oral statements in support of
their submissions and replied to questions from elected members.
Jill Spicer (47)
Mrs Jill Spicer spoke to her submission and made the following
additional comment:
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Exercise equipment across the city was needed
and Memorial Park was an ideal place to start as it was a family park with
people spending a lot of time there.
Kevin Judd (81)
Mr Kevin Judd spoke to his submission and made the following
additional comments:
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Previous football games at the park would host
up to 3,000 spectators and the venue coped with this, therefore did believe
that the venue needed to change.
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However with skating events there is a lack of
Officials accommodation and if the changing rooms were to be upgraded with a
flat roof this could include a viewing platform.
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Parking was difficult and at times
dangerous with young children running around. There needed to be better
connectivity between the park and car parking.
PNDHAG and PNRSA (93)
Representing PNDHAG and PNRSA, Mr Joe Hollander spoke to the
submission and made the following additional comments:
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General comments from members of the groups was
that there could be a memorial for all those that have served, not just those
in World War II.
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Needed to provide an educational aspect to the
park so that people could learn who about those who had served.
Emma Callesen (104)
Ms Emma Callesen spoke to her submission and made the following
additional comments:
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An outdoor sensory garden would be enjoyed as
there were currently no sensory gardens in the City and Memorial Park would
be an ideal location. The garden would need to be big enough to enable
wheelchair access.
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Additional items in the garden, such as
mirrors, would also add to the experience.
Jenny Olsson (117)
Mrs Jenny Olsson spoke to her submission and made the following
additional comments:
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Had been frustrated at consultation events
being cancelled with no prior notice and not being able to get satisfactory
answers regarding fencing of the pool.
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Was disappointed that more of the duck pond
was being filled in and was still unsure where the Memorial wall was to be
situated.
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It was noted that there was designated parking
for parents but asked Council to remember that those that have wheelchairs
access permits would also be using the park. Also consider not taking
out all the steps as some people struggle with ramps.
Sandy Nimmo (140)
Mrs Sandy Nimmo spoke to her submission and made the following
additional comments:
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Parking was horrendous, especially in summer
and asked Council to look at a better way to access the park from the
street.
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Suggested that Elected Members walk around the
park and see where there is blocked access for wheelchairs and how they could
be improved.
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Would like to see a kiosk that would be made
available to the community groups to use as for fundraising
opportunities. Also a music platform close to the rink would be a good
addition as long as it was not positioned between the pool and the rink.
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The Memorial Park Sports Trust were holding an
open day on 26 November 2017.
John Shennan (142)
Mr John Shennan spoke to his submission and made the following
additional comments:
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Believed that there could be a balance of
focus on leisure, sport and family activities as well as the park being a war
memorial. It was about integrating the present with the past.
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The military focus would be more than just soldiers
as for example, believed there would be a high profile on women’s
efforts during the war. Suggested as another way to give alternative
views of the war, would be to add information about Mark Briggs who was a
conscientious objector in World War I and was extremely well known in
Palmerston North.
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The Workers Memorial should be given a greater
profile. On April 28th of each year a gathering takes place
to remember those killed, injured or made ill at work and each year the
gathering increases in number. It was noted that in the last year 22
people were killed in industrial accidents in the Manawatu-Whanganui region.
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