There is no done deal about what may happen to Library Park.

It is one reason there hasn’t been a big push to share exactly what could happen.

That said, the city does have a conceptual plan of what they are negotiating with a private concern that wants to lease Library Park.

The basic points:

*None of the existing park features are currently proposed to be moved or relocated.

*Up to 23 refurbished containers that would essentially operate like stationary food trucks featuring order windows with the possibility some locations could actually be food trucks.

*The stub section of Poplar Avenue to the west of the library will be closed.

*Seventeen of the food containers would be located between Center Street and the southern end of Poplar Avenue. Twelve would go where the grassy area is with the other five along the eastern side of the street.

*The remaining street area would be a promenade of sorts.

*Three food containers would be placed near the playground area and back up to Manteca Avenue.

*The other three food containers would be near the water feature and the bike path.

*The entire park (excluding the parking lot and library) would be fenced off with decorative wrought iron fencing.

*Separate dog parks for big and small dogs would be added near the Tidewater Bikeway and the interactive water feature.

*The private concern leasing the property may program entertainment such as live music and such using the gazebo and amphitheater seating along with a grassy knoll and nearby grass for people to utilize using blankets or lawn chairs.

*When the food court is closed the gates would be secured. That means instead of the park closing at its current 8 p.m. time under city rules, it would be open until the food court closes.

*Tables and chairs for outside dining would be available.

*The orientation of the bulk of the food containers toward Center Street takes advantage of the fact street parking is light.

The  vision is for patrons to buy food to eat at the park or take it to go.

Events and such would be programmed to attract people to the park and the dining options.

City leaders emphasized that is the basic concept.

If a final deal is made, the concept could be tweaked.

Other details such as the length of the lease and price are still being negotiated.

The wrought iron fencing, if at some point the food court ceases to operate, would stay in place and belong to the city.

To contact Dennis Wyatt, email dwyatt@mantecabulletin.com