Friends of W.C. Reed Field and Cleveland Parks

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PARK REVIEW (City, EPA & Arborist)

I had the honors of finding a walk review of the planned remediation project. I was able to see and question Commissioner Kasych from the City, J Justice from the EPA, and an Independent Arborist. They were accessing the Park Remediation Project this morning.

It is now known:

a) Funding for the project has been approved.

b) A meeting will be held with the community, possibly next week to review the project and take questions.

c)…

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Added by John Baran on July 25, 2013 at 3:28pm — No Comments

EPA LETTER TO CONGRESSWOMAN KAPTUR (Congressional Inquiry)

July 11, 2013

Dear Congresswoman Kaptur:

Thank you for your June 18, 2013 letter regarding concerns about the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's anticipated cleanup at the W.C. Reed Playfield Site (Park) in Cleveland, Ohio.

The Park has been closed since December 2012 due to the discovery of high concentrations of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in the soil. EPA is working with the City of Cleveland, the owner of the Park, to…

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Added by John Baran on July 18, 2013 at 3:44pm — 1 Comment

T R E E I N S P E C T IO N

Today, City of Cleveland arborists inspected the trees at W. C. Reed Park. A neighbor has informed me. A healthy Little Leaf Linden was measured to be removed. Is this tree diseased or dying? Which trees will avoid the chain saw?

Added by John Baran on July 15, 2013 at 10:39pm — No Comments

Meeting 7/11 Gino's

Thank you Councilman Cimperman - please expedite City completion before transfer of Ward 3-Ward 12

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I will not be able to join you tonight as I have missed 2 other block clubs the last two months and have to go there- I'm sorry.

Some news on WC Reed: the city has agreed the trees do not need to be removed in total for the park rehab. They will be checking to see though which trees are…

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Added by lmcshane on July 11, 2013 at 5:52pm — 1 Comment

TOO MANY QUESTIONS, UNANSWERED" ???????????????

1. Will residents backyards be tested for possible soil contaminates?

2. How long have our local officials known that resdential backyards are part of the old (land fill) ravine?

3. Does the EPA know?

4. Is this the reason for the remediation delay?

5. When will the true facts be given to the public?

6. What are the issues and future for this neighborhood concerning this news?

Added by John Baran on July 3, 2013 at 11:07pm — 1 Comment

CONGRESSIONAL INQUIRY

Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur's office has submitted a Congressional Inquiry to the Federal EPA.

This inquiry relates to community concerns regarding the Park Remediation and removal of all trees.

Added by John Baran on June 18, 2013 at 11:08pm — No Comments

EPA contacted today regarding mitigation

From: Rachael Sommer Executive Assistant to Councilman Joe Cimperman To: Justice.james@epa.gov; Sent: Thu, June 6, 2013 4:01:43 PM

Subject: Need to have a public meeting around WC Reed Park before any work can begin

Mr. Justice

It is critical that the residents surrounding WC Reed park have an opportunity to meet with you and express their concerns about the mitigation of the park prior to any work being…

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Added by lmcshane on June 6, 2013 at 6:30pm — No Comments

Dear Commissioner Cox, Please provide confirmation that the City of Cleveland will not proceed with any tree removal at WC Reed Park - and that City of Cleveland is moving forward with supplying the …

Dear Commissioner Cox, Please provide confirmation that the City of Cleveland will not proceed with any tree removal at WC Reed Park - and that City of Cleveland is moving forward with supplying the FOIA documents requested. Specifically, residents should be able to see extent of construction and construction timetable. Park Maintenance Commissioner Richard Silva and Sr. Landscape Architect Don Kasych conducted a walk through with Councilman Cimperman and residents John Baran, Gloria and Tim…

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Added by lmcshane on May 24, 2013 at 8:44am — No Comments

Walk through 5/17 -City and Residents

Roland Klausen organized walk through on Fri 5/17 3:15 p.m. with Councilman Joe Cimperman. John Baran, Gloria and Tim Ferris, Roland, Connie Davis. City Sr. Landscape Architect Don Kasych and Park Commissioner Richard Silva walked through and identified 44 (48?) trees that the City claims HAVE to be destroyed in remediation. The City is now claiming this is part of the plan authorized by "federal" EPA. Councilman Cimperman is following up to determine the validity of this claim and is to…

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Added by lmcshane on May 18, 2013 at 9:30am — No Comments

Freedom of Information Act request to City of Cleveland

Hello Ms. Roberson,

Please release all planning and informational documents pertaining to the renovation and remediation of WC Reed Field.

Residents have not received materials as promised at public meeting held at St. Barbara's Church in December 2012. Commissioner Cox assured residents that these materials would be made available for review at the Cleveland Public Library Brooklyn Branch 3706 Pearl Rd. Cleveland OH 44109.

We are now being told…

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Added by lmcshane on May 9, 2013 at 9:58am — No Comments

Contamination at WC Reed Field

The park was really a well-kept and well-loved secret and now it turns out, possibly a danger. This is really scary news for the scores of folks who love this park, including myself. I hope that the City of Cleveland is prepared to make amends. There is a public meeting on Monday December 17th at St. Barbara's. …

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Added by lmcshane on December 14, 2012 at 5:30am — No Comments

Best place in Cleveland for kite flying???

I plan to test my theory this week. I think that WC Reed field might be the best place for kite flying in all of Cuyahoga County. Some might say Edgewater Park, but I think we have a well-kept secret here in Brooklyn Centre.

Added by lmcshane on May 4, 2009 at 10:14pm — 1 Comment

Cleveland has a skate park!

Did you know that Cleveland already has a skate park, located right by the Rock and Roll Hall of FAME? I did not know. But, now, I DO. Check out the photos. The whole city is a park if you know how to recreate.

Added by lmcshane on April 5, 2009 at 6:11pm — No Comments