HomeMy WebLinkAboutCIL application part 2Oak Meadows Park Improvement Phase 1
Summary: The homeowners and tenants in Oak Meadows are stuck in a unique
situation. The original developers of the subdivision went bankrupt in 2008 before the
park and playground was installed. The subsequent developer, maybe as a trade for
getting the subdivision back on its feet, was not required to follow the original plan for
the park and play area, landscaping, etc. They are both officially “off the hook” now,
which leaves the homeowners and tenants to come up with the park/playground that
they want. This is unfortunate in a financial sense, as it would be nearly impossible to
fundraise the money needed, but fortunate in that we get to design our own park rather
than leave it up to the developer. We want this park to be a shining example of a
beautiful, functional park and playground built for all of Bozeman to enjoy and one that
easily meets and exceeds the standards of this growing city. We want to have ADA
access to the play structure and picnic areas, as well as high quality equipment,
covered picnic areas and natural features.
Site Layout: Attached
Proposed Site Improvements and Basic Cost Estimate:
Landscape Structures:
(1) Playoddysey Tower/ Playbooster system: .. $71,299
(1) 4 seat swing set-10’ high:……………………. $2,335
(1) Global Motion: ……………………………… $23,520
(1) Topsy Turny Spinner: ………………………… $4,120
(1) 50’ Zipkrooz: …………………………………. $11,800
On-site supervisor for volunteer install: ……...… $4,000
Freight: …..… $4,210
Total for Landscape Structures: …..…. $121,284
Other:
Concrete border, sidewalks, picnic pads: …..… $11,000
Wood Chips (163 cu. yds at $28/yd): …………... $4,750
Irrigation manipulation: …………………………... $3,000
Benches, picnic tables, garbage cans: ………… $5,000
Picnic shade structures: …………………...…… $10,000
Excavation, equipment rental, misc: ………….... $5,000
Subtotal for Other: …….… $38,750
Total: .……. $160,034
Copy of Park Master Plan: Attached
Process for Obtaining Public Input:
Through many HOA meetings, neighborhood emails and in-person discussions with
neighbors, researching similar parks and playgrounds around town, we’ve come
together on the desired improvements.
City Park, Recreation, Open Space and Trails Program:
This improved park will have one of the nicer playgrounds in Bozeman, as well as
places to hang out and picnic in the shade and out of the rain. It will be utilized by
neighbors in the Walton subdivision and the 136 unit Larkspur Commons affordable
housing complex. The park is adjacent to the open space between 12th and 7th
avenues, and we’re hoping to spare no expense to make it a sturdy, safe, and low
maintenance playground (Landscape Structures, modeled after “The Lakes at Valley
West playground).
We will be leaving the western half of the park as open green space for soccer
practices, frisbee throwing, football games, etc.
Volunteer Work:
We have a crew of about 10 homeowners and helpers from within the Oak Meadows
subdivision as well as the greater Bozeman area who have committed to helping with
the project. The 44 homeowners surrounding the park have agreed to pitch in financially
if needed. There are several builders within the subdivision who have offered their time
and expertise as well as usage of equipment like shooting-boom forklifts and skid-
steers. We are hoping for financial help from the Larkspur Commons project, but we
haven’t received commitment from them yet.
Cash-in-Lieu:
The original developers put $102,600 in the Cash-In-Lieu fund when the subdivision
was originally platted (2006). We hope to use all of this money, and more if available/
possible.
Contact:
Oak Meadows HOA Secretary:
Andy Macrae
Phone: 406-581-2955
Email: macraeandy@mac.com