Columbus School Courtyard Project
Utica Rotary Club
Discussion of Pond
Element - 2-10-04
Mike Van Strander handed out some
technical information for developing ponds. The group reviewed it and found
it to be comprehensive. The group also reviewed the Planning Input done
previously and looked at some possible changes.
1. The pond needs to be enlarged to
approx. 11' x 16'.
2. The pond will incorporate a small
waterfall to help in the aeration of the water. If the pond depth in the
deepest part is 2' then total depth from top of waterfall to bottom of pond
will be approx. 4'.
3. There was a lot of discussion of
whether the pond will be in ground or above ground. The recommendation from
the Planning Input was for the water level to be 32" above ground. No final
determination was made on this issue. The major concern here is safety.
4. The pond will have different depths to
simulate different environments. If included, the deeper section will be for
fish, but fish present some other problems for year around operation.
5. The pond will provide environments for
aqua plants, amphibians, insects, and possibly fish.
6. The Planning Input suggested that the
pond should not be in the direct sunlight. We had much discussion about this
and concluded that the pond should thus be on the S. end of the courtyard.
7. There were some discussions about
backing the pool up to the amphitheater and use the increased elevation
around the water fall to provide some tiering for seating. This will depend
on the design and location of the amphitheater.
Next Meeting at 3:15
2/24/04 at school
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