What is the purpose of the sandy/beach-looking areas at the north end of the park near 7th Street?

This area is an Iron-Enhanced Sand Filter (IESF) and its purpose is to improve the quality of water flowing through the park and down to Pike Lake and Long Lake. It removes phosphorous from the water by pumping pond water through the filter beds, thus reducing algae blooms in the downstream lakes. This feature will be operated and maintained by the RCWD.

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1. Who is responsible for the Hansen Park Project?
2. Was the public involved in the process?
3. Why was the damn removed/replaced?
4. How much will this project cost and who is paying for it?
5. The trail on the west side was frequently under water: will this be improved?
6. When will the project be complete?
7. Are the dredged materials contaminated?
8. Why did we lose the youth ballfields?
9. What will become of the youth fields?
10. Was the City paid for placing the material on the youth fields?
11. What is the purpose of the sandy/beach-looking areas at the north end of the park near 7th Street?