HomeMy Public PortalAboutP&RAC Minutes 1990 05/02PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
NaNUTES
May 2, 1990
Attending: Dean Martens, Vice Chairman
Allen Muller
Dr. Wayne Allen
Max Williamson
Also Attending:
Bud Schmidt, City Administrator
Craig R. Baker, Recreation Director
Don Belts
Scott Findley
Belts & Associates Site Plan/Preliminary Cost Estimate
Mr. Belts presented the committee with an updated prioritized
preliminary cost estimate(phase one). Preliminary cost estimate(total
development) outlines the preliminary costs that were prioritized to
create preliminary cost estimate(phase one). Mr. Belts went on to
inform the committee that the "*" costs may be reduced by the
follawing(provided city does sane work);
1. Demolition/Site Preparation as much as $2000.00
2. Earthwork as much as $11,000.00
3. Landscape Improvements as much as $45,000.00
Total Deduction of $58,000.00
Mr. Belts then went on to inform the committee that he had talked
with Jim Pulson and discovered that the U.S. House has passed and the
Senate is considering a bill that would appropriate 1.5 million
dollars of matching grant fiords to Idaho. Mr. Belts was very
optimistic about this and felt that no park bond money should be spent
before knowing if these fiords will be available. The Land and Water
Conservation Fund is usually very interested in the 150,000 - 200,000
dollar matching fund range. It appears that applications for these
funds will be done sometime around October and grants will be awarded
before the end of the calendar year.
Century 21 Land Trade Development
Mr. Bud Schmidt informed the committee that he had spent the day
working on the Century 21 land trade with representatives from the
Idaho State Parks Department and the National Park Service. Mr.
Schmidt is now very optimistic that the land trade will happen,
although as a condition, the new park may be required to be
connected/linked to Mall Park. In addition, the Transportation
department is now involved and Federal Law will dictate how the trade
happens, due to this process, Century 21 may legally be in their
building all summer.
In addition to the Century 21 land trade progress, Mr. Schmidt
intoned the committee that negotiation with Mrs. Gentry have broken
down and the City Council has requested an appraisal on the Gentry
property so that it may be purchased. Finally, Mr. Schmidt interned
the committee that there may be a question as to whether Mrs. Gentry
actually owns the land as it is identified in plats to be a street
right of away.
After discussion Max Williamson moved the committee update City
Council on the Century 21 acquisition, park budget, grants, connecting
parks, and time frames. Furthermore, there should be a interpretive
display erected at the park site and the chairperson should be
interviewed by the local news paper to help inform the public of
activities associated with the bond.
Seconded by Allen Muller, unanimously passed.
If City Council does not redirect, the committee will continue to
work.
The committee informed Mr. Baker to include with the meeting
minutes a copy of the original budget, preliminary cost estimate, the
new information Mr. Belts will send, and a copy of the general bond
information sheet. These items will be included in a briefing packet
for the City Council by Monday at 5pm.
Other Items from Staff
Mr. Scott Findly asked Mr. Schmidt where the budget now stands.
Mr. Schmidt informed the committee and Mr. Findly that the Brown
parcel came in on budget, but the Century 21 land trade is still
undetermined as is the Gentry parcel.
Meeting Adjourned 9:OOpm
this__ day of May,_ 990.
DEAN MARTENS
Vice Chairman.
SUMMARY COMMENTS
1. Final Plan and Preliminary Cost Estimate prepared by the Consultant
Team and presented to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee on
April 25, 1990 has been approved by the Committee.
2. Funds for total park development ($572,950.00) not immediately available.
Phasing priorities are as follows:
*Parking
*Beach
*Restrooms
*Landscape Development (Planting and Irrigation)
*Steps/Entry Plaza
*Deckwork
3. Amount of funding dedicated for Phase One development is $168,000.00.
Possibility of more funding available depending upon final land pur-
chase/conversion costs.
4. Preliminary Phase One Cost Estimate is $258,830.00 which would include
development of the top four priorities listed above: Parking, beach,
restrooms, and landscape development. This would not include any
development of the entry plaza area. This estimate of cost is $91,000.00
over the target $168,000.00. Participation by the City of McCall and
additional phasing of landscape development could reduce the Phase
One development cost by $58,000.00 which would be about $33,000.00
above the target figure.
5. There is renewed optimism concerning potential Land and Water Conser-
vation Fund (LWCF) monies. Conversations with Idaho State Parks and
Recreation (ISPR) staff indicate that Idaho has the best chance in some
years to receive monies from that program. If the bill, as passed in
the U.S. House of Representatives, passes the Senate and is signed by
the President, Idaho could receive approximately $1.5 million. (Note:
Senator Jim McClure is the Minority Leader of the Senate Committee
that reviews the Housebill.)
6. If funding through LWCF does in fact pass the necessary hurdles; the
deadline for applications would fall in October 1990 with development
monies available as early as November or December of 1990. As a
practical matter, if McCall's application for funding was approved, it
would mean early spring (as soon as the snow melts) construction in 1991.
There will be no dollar cap on applications. The ISPR has indicated
that they would be looking for significant projects requesting LWCF
monies in a range of at least $100,000.00 - $200,000.00. (i.e.
$200,000.00 of matching money from the City of McCall would mean
$400,000.00 for park development.)
SUMMARY COMMENTS
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7. It is the Consultant Teams belief that if the City of McCall were to
apply for a LWCF Grant with development plans complete (Construction
Documents) and matching monies available from the community, that it
would stand an excellent chance of receiving approval. It is the
kind of project they like to approve, because it can be built quickly
and has the potential to become a "showpiece" project that sets a
good example for the State.
8. It is the Consultant Team's recommendation that the City of McCall
apply for a LWCF Grant this October to augment existing development
monies. If Congress fails to approve the LWCF appropriation, Phase
One Development as outlined in paragraphs 2 and 4 will be implemented.
9. Further, the Consultant Team recommends that the construction document
phase of the Lakefront Park Project be completed in time for the LWCF
Grant application in October. Construction documents must be flexible
enough to be able to respond to the approved level of funding.
10. It should be noted that a preliminary time schedule submitted to the
Committee had proposed a late fall 1990 Phase One (as described above)
construction completion. Realistically, with the Century 21/Mill Park
property conversion process most likely extending well into summer,
construction of any significant part of the park this construction
season is not practical. Therefore, we have not lost any construction
time by waiting to see if the Land and Water Conservation Fund proves
to be a viable funding source for the project this fall.
CONSULTANT DIRECTION
Once the Consultant Team receives approval of the Final Site Development
Plan and permission to begin Project Development Task (Construction
Document Phase) for the Project we will submit to the City of McCall:
* A final colored rendering of the project for public display
(part of Work Order One)
* A Scope of Services, Fee Schedule, and Time Schedule for
Construction Document Preparation (Work Order Two) for
review and approval by the City of McCall.
* An application strategy for the Land and Water Conservation
Fund.
* A tenetive time schedule for Project Construction.
SUMMARY COMMENTS
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We consider this adjustment in procedure to be a positive move and are
hopeful our efforts will be fruitful.
Respectfully Submitted,
Consultant Team Leader
Jensen—B-1 s Associates
Donald S. :elts ,Jr. ASLA
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PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATE (TOTAL DEVELOPMENT)
7 May 1990
Demolition/Site Preparation
Subtotal $ 4,500.00
Earthwork
Subtotal 15,800.00
Paving & Surfacing
Walks (asphalt)
Plaza (concrete unit pavers)
Parking
Subtotal 114,100.00
Utlities
Power
Sewer
Water
Drainage
Subtotal 25,000.00
Landscape Improvements
Irrigation
Planting
Subtotal 94,500.00
Site Improvements
Site furnishings (tables, benches, waste receptacles)
Flagpoles
Handrails
Bollards
Log boom
Swimming platform
Subtotal 30,500.00
Cast -In -Place Concrete
Steps
Walls
Planters
Subtotal 37,500.00
Site Lighting
Pole lights
Step lights
Accent lighting
Subtotal 45,600.00
PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATE (TOTAL DEVELOPMENT)
Deck Area
Subtotal $ 22,750.00
Restroom/Shelter
Subtotal 105,000.00
Entry Pavillion
Subtotal 13,900.00
Pumphouse Rehab
Subtotal 11,700.00
Total $ 520,850.00
10% Contingency. . 52,100.00
Balance $ 572,950 A0
PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATE (PHASE ONE)
7 May 1990
*Demolition/Site Preparation
Subtotal $ 4,500.00
*Earthwork
Subtotal 22,050.00
Utilities
Subtotal 5,000.00
Paving & Surfacing
Parking
Walks
Curbs
Subtotal 36,850.00
*Landscape Improvements
Planting & Irrigation
Subtotal 94,500.00
Restroom
Subtotal 70,000.00
Beach
Subtotal 2,400.00
Total 235,300.00
10% Contingency . 23,530.00
Balance $258,830.00
*Areas where further reductions are possible with City participation in work.
INFORMATION SHEET
City of McCall
General Obligation Bond Election
June 6, 1989
Bond Amount: $1,100,000.00 for Park and Recreational facility
improvements.
Projects to be Accomplished:
A. Lakefront Park: All land between the Sportsman Restaurant i
and the City Water Station on the lake side of Lake Street would
be acquired for a City park.
Land Costs:
Brown Parcel
Century 21 Parcel
$325,000.00
75,000.00
Total Land Costs $400,000.00
In addition, certain developments would be made to the land,
including public restrooms, a walkway, turf, and other amenities.
Restroom
Other Improvements
$ 70,000.00
50,000.00
B. Railroad Parkway, Third Street to Dienhard Lane: This
project would require land acquisition, including the following:
Railroad right-of-way, First street to Third Street (between
the Fire Station and the Senior Citizens Center)
$150,000.00
Chitwood Section, Third Street to Stibnite
20,000.00
State Section, Stibnite to Dienhard
20,000.00
The railbed would be paved for year round recreational access.
Paving 90,000.00
C. Recreational Parkway, Dienhard to Boydstun Lane:
This leg of the Parkway would provide year round
recreational access to the west side of the Payette River.
The City already holds sufficient land from the railroad
parkway and Dienhard intersection to the Payette River (on the
east side of the river). To make this access useful, access on
the west side must be secured and a bridge connecting the lands
erected.
Stein Land Purchase
Bridge
30,000.00
5,000.00
D. Other Improvements
1. Tennis Courts: Renovation and resurfacing of the public
tennis courts at the school will be completed.
7,500.00
2. Library courtyard: Creating a park area at the end of
Lenora Street is included in the project.
7,000.00
3. Picnic Shelter, Mill Park: Removal of the sawdust
burner and replacing it with a picnic shelter is included.
20,000.00
4. Bikepath Paving: This fund would be used to pave, mark,
and sign, and for amenities to the walkways and bikeways
from the water station to Mill Park and other connecting
links.
114,000.00
5. Purchase existing Golf Clubhouse site, to remain in city
ownership with potential uses for public parking, and
park/recreation facilities.
100,000.00
E. Other Expenses:
Bond counsel, printing, fiscal agent, issuance costs:
16,500.00
Authority: Indebtness for a public agency in Idaho can only be
incurred by a vote of the people. For this issue, two—thirds
(2/3) of the voters casting ballots in the election must approve
the bond.
Repayment: This issue will be repaid by an additional property
assessment on all taxable property in the incorporated limits of
the City of McCall. An estimate of the tax impacts are as
follows: