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Home My WebLink About11-19-2015 TOPs Final Minutes o 80 Trails, Open Space &Parks Committee Thursday, November 19, 2015 10:00 a.m. Stiff Bldg. 20 E. Olive Street 2nd Floor Conference Room rN ca: Minutes BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Bob Hawks, Chair Doug Chandler Don Beeman Sandy Dodge CITY STAFF PRESENT: Carolyn Poissant,TOP Manager Mitch Overton,Parks&Recreation Director Cyndy Andrus,Commissioner Melanie Eubank, Recording Secretary, Parks&Recreation Dept j A. Call meeting to order: Chairman, Bob Hawks 10:05 B. Approval of October 22, 2015 Minutes: Motioned and approved as amended. --Sandy Dodge asked to change the approval of the July 16th minutes as "Approved , as amended." Motioned and approved by all. --Corrections to the minutes: 1. Item E., need to drop the word "seeking." 2. Item F., need to drop the words, "The vendor' in the last sentence under "Bozeman Pond Park Expansion." 3. Item F. iii, correct the spelling of Snowfill by adding the"w." C. Changes to the Agenda: None D. Public Comment: Will be noted as it appears in the Discussion Items. E. Disclosures: None F. FYI/Discussion Items L Future priorities for TOP bond funds: Mitch Overton • PROST- Community Plan Update: Proposing funds to update to the Park, Recreation and Open Space funds in the fiscal budget, alongside the Community Plan to the CIP.The goal is to identify areas in the community that lack park space. That information will influence where we want to target open space. Had budgeted our part for $100,000. • "Blueberry Hill" Mountain Bike Park-$70OK: P Have been discussing this internally with the Public Works director and their interest to relocate the convenience site off Story Mill Road to an internal location in the landfill.This relocation would affect the i? bike park plan. Mitch also referenced the last meeting when public comment by David Cook was about finding and identifying available park land opportunities to present to the commission. Mitch then f recommended asking city staff to present to this committee to further understand the opportunities and challenges to see if any can be combined if we are to pursue the bike park. The $700K was explained as an amount left from TOP funds that together with matched funds from bike partner groups would be a realistic amount needed to begin this park. --Public Comments from GVLT's Kelly Pohl and Bill Cochran: -Kelly explained the current trail connections in progress: South on Sourdough connecting with Triple Tree trail system; Lincoln Street right of way coming out at Christy Fields; Painted Hills Gap connecting into Triple Tree system.All of these take many years to complete. None are at a point of needing to request TOP funds, but Kelly wanted to make the committee aware of GVLT's priorities and current projects. To answer a question about current east-west connections projects, Kelly noted that Kagy Blvd., Goldenstein Ln., and Lincoln St. are priorities. Both Kelly and Bill explained how east-west connections are tied to transportation development. -Landfill Bike Park: Kelly gave a review of this property and what GVLT has done so far, starting with the development of Snowfill which is landfill land that's never been used as an active landfill. The adjacent 90 acres of landfill is in the same situation as Snowfill and is a city asset that could benefit the public for recreational use. In 2013 GVLT began discussion with related city departments to explore the possible opportunities to use this landfill area.A bike park was a key concept because of the terrain and its western aspect which would give it year round accessibility. She explained the many benefits to a city when they have a bike park. In 2014 consultants from Canada, Alpine Bike Parks who have built some of the best bike parks around the world developed a conceptual plan for what this park could look like at this property and cost estimate. Kelly handed out copies of the site plan map and explained the features and how it could be a multi- phase development. This park would be a multi-use trails with something for different levels of ability. The cost estimate for everything would be $6M; just the trails would be $1.6M; and the road infrastructure with the landfill concession site change would cost $2.5M. GVLT is very interested in the project but wouldn't take it on alone. They would need a strong collaboration of partners including the bike clubs and bike shops. She described the bike community as being enthusiastic and excited about this project as a great resource for our community and for the economic benefits. Mitch Overton added that from the park management aspect in order for this park to be successful,we would need a dedicated user group that is committed to the project and is involved. He explained another unique opportunity with an MSU landscape architecture graduate student who has approached him about a bike park. This student had built a rogue mountain bike area off the East Gallatin trails which was an indication of a need within the community. • Set aside $200K contingency for all TOP projects: None • Other ideas: None ii. TOP Manager update • Path to the M and Drinking Horse Mountain trailheads: Carolyn said she recently met with the Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP) project manager and the County Planning office to work out the details to gain right of way acquisitions needed for the proposed trail. She explained they are trying to get easements rather than purchase the property.There are 2 land owners who are agreeable, one who can't be reached, and two who are resisting. She is working with a consultant froth DOWL that is certified in federal and state right of way processes. Although the city would own the easements,it has to go through this type of process because it's federal funding.They haven't ruled out using eminent domain but would rather not utilize it at this point. Public Comment: Kelly Pohl gave some possible options to help with gaining all the needed right of way from resistant property owners. • Bozeman Pond Park Expansion:Will be going to the Commission on Dec. 7th to ask for approximately$250,000. Community Development will present the site plan including variances for approval the same night. • Bozeman Sports Park: Finalizing the Master Plan and will be taking it to an informal DRC review in about 10 days.The Sports Park Foundation's fund raising has slowed,and they have asked for more time.We have projects that can and need to begin like the infrastructure improvements prior to accepting bids for the fields in the late summer or fall. Mitch said we would move ahead with or j without the Foundation. Public Works will be handling the Baxter Road improvements and included it in their C1P project in 2017. Mitch further explained that Public Works will manage the street construction project but we have allocated the funds to pay for it.We are going to move ahead and do what we can with the money we have. We aren't going to wait because we have a commitment to the public 1 I ; t f f for delivery of fields for this project, The extra time will allow the Foundation to continue to fundraise to meet their goal, • Bozeman Creek Enhancement Project at Bogert Park: We are still waiting for full FEMA approval which isn't a major red flag. Next we will be getting through the site plan review. Not sure how long the construction window will be but would like to be open long enough so we can get good prices. Will need an area for staging equipment and that is still to be determined. Targeting 2017 for ribbon cutting. • Story Mill Community Park: Carolyn shared some of the current design plans and how they are tweaking the master plan which includes two parking areas, a possible dog run area, a tie-in to the path to the M, play features and trails. We are removing the orchards due to maintenance issues. • Front Street Connector Path: Carolyn explained they are looking at adding the design and engineering onto the contract for Sanderson Stewart who did the pre-design. There are possible technical issues with the bridge construction because of the flood plain and Bozeman Creek. However, construction is expected to take place early next year. Will be coordinated with MDT and the right of way from Kenyon Noble for the N. Rouse Ave. expansion. iii, FYI: -- Public Comment from Kelly Pohl. On December Sth before the Christmas Stroll, there will be a dedication for the new bridge at Burke Park at 3pm. iv. Set date for next meeting: Sandy Dodge explained that his replacement will be appointed by the RPAB on December 101h and would have to be confirmed by commission. That person could possihly be ready for a January meeting. It was left to consider either Jan. 1411, or Feb. 11th but will be confirmed at a later date by staff. G. Adjournment: 11:45am Don Beeman, TOP Committee Chair Date Approved l' 2 I l Meeting recording transcribed by Melanie Eubank I e E t t al�gft F }3I i