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Home My WebLink About09-22-22 UPF Agenda and Packet MaterialsA.Call to Order - 6:00 PM B.Disclosures C.Changes to the Agenda D.Public Service Announcements E.Approval of Minutes E.1 August Minutes 2022(Kociolek) F.Consent Items G.Public Comments This is the time to comment on any matter falling within the scope of the Urban Parks & Forestry Board. There will also be time in conjunction with each agenda item for public comment relating THE URBAN PARKS & FORESTRY BOARD OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA UPF AGENDA Thursday, September 22, 2022 This meeting will be held both in-person and also using Webex, an online videoconferencing system. You can join this meeting: Via WebEx click this Link Click the Register link, enter the required information, and click submit. Click Join Now to enter the meeting. Via Phone: This is for listening only if you cannot watch the stream, channel 190, or attend in-person United States Toll +1-650-479-3208 Access code: 2558 523 1695 If you are interested in commenting in writing on items on the agenda please send an email to agenda@bozeman.net prior to 12:00pm on the day of the meeting. Public comments will be accepted in-person during the appropriate agenda items. You may also comment by visiting the Commission's comment page. You can also comment by joining the Webex meeting. If you do join the Webex meeting, we ask you please be patient in helping us work through this hybrid meeting. As always, the meeting will be streamed through the Commission's video page and available in the City on cable channel 190. 1 to that item but you may only speak once. Please note, the Board cannot take action on any item which does not appear on the agenda. All persons addressing the Board shall speak in a civil and courteous manner and members of the audience shall be respectful of others. Please state your name and place of residence in an audible tone of voice for the record and limit your comments to three minutes. General public comments to the Board can be found on their Laserfiche repository page. H.Special Presentations H.1 Gallatin Watershed Council Education and Outreach Coordinator Heather Priest will Present the Organizations Missions and Goals Related to the Bozeman Community.(Priest ) I.Action Items J.FYI/Discussion J.1 Follow Up on the Introduction Between Audubon Society as a Partner Expert with the Appropriate Entity in the City to Achieve the Work Plan Item "Evaluate and Assist in Effort to Establish a Local Wetland Bank".(Kociolek) J.2 Update on Discussion with City Clerk Related to Local Wetland Bank/Code Update for Wetland Preservation.(Kociolek) J.3 Parks Planner Jadin will Lead the Discussion on the Parks and Recreation Transportation Plan in Relation to the Homework Slides and Work Plan Item "Evaluate the City's PRAT Plan from Drafting to Adoption"(Jadin) K.Adjournment For more information please contact Mitch Overton, moverton@bozeman.net General information about the Urban Parks & Forestry Board can be found in our Laserfiche repository. This board generally meets the fourth Thursday of the month from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Citizen Advisory Board meetings are open to all members of the public. If you have a disability and require assistance, please contact our ADA coordinator, Mike Gray at 406-582-3232 (TDD 406-582- 2301). In order for this Board to receive all relevant public comment in time for this meeting, please submit via the Commission Comment Page or by emailing agenda@bozeman.net no later than 12:00 PM on the day of the meeting. Public comment may be made in person at the meeting as well. 2 Memorandum REPORT TO:Urban Parks & Forestry Board FROM:none SUBJECT:August Minutes 2022 MEETING DATE:September 22, 2022 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Minutes RECOMMENDATION:none STRATEGIC PLAN:6.5 Parks, Trails & Open Space: Support the maintenance and expansion of an interconnected system of parks, trails and open spaces. BACKGROUND:no UNRESOLVED ISSUES:no ALTERNATIVES:no FISCAL EFFECTS:no Attachments: August Minutes 2022.pdf Report compiled on: September 12, 2022 3 Urban, Parks and Forestry Board August 2022 Page 1 of 2 Urban, Parks and Forestry Board MINUTES August 25, 2022 This meeting will be held both in-person and also using WebEx, an online video conferencing system. You can join this meeting: https://cityofbozeman.webex.com/cityofbozeman/onstage/g.php?MTID=e237538d6f761eea1397b884f 92d278dd Click the Register link, enter the required information, and click submit. Click Join Now to enter the meeting. Via Phone: Call-in toll number (US/Canada) 1-650-479-3208 Access code: 2566 695 0799 This is for listening only if you cannot watch the stream, channel 190, or attend in-person Roll Call: Present: Angie Kociolek, Donald Ulrich, Alice Stanley, Anna Wearn, Thomas Cuezze Absent: Dan Fenn, Sally Rohrer A) Call to Order - 6:00 PM B) 00:03:19 Disclosures C) 00:04:59 Changes to the Agenda D) 00:05:00 Public Service Announcements E) 00:05:02 Approval of Minutes E.1 Urban, Parks and Forestry Minutes 05-26-2022 UFP Minutes 05-26-2022.pdf 00:05:19 Motion E) Approval of Minutes Alice Stanley: Motion Donald Ulrich: 2nd 4 Urban, Parks and Forestry Board August 2022 Page 2 of 2 00:05:38 Vote on the Motion to approve E) Approval of Minutes. The Motion carried 6 - 0 Approve: Angie Kociolek Dan Fenn Donald Ulrich Alice Stanley Anna Wearn Thomas Cuezze Disapprove: None F) 00:05:40 Consent Items G) 00:05:48 Public Comments H) Special Presentations H.1 00:06:41 Sacajawea Audubon Society Presentation by Loreene Reid J.4 00:54:31 Parks Planner Addi Jadin will give an Update on the Parks, Recreation and Active Transportation Plan H.2 01:41:44 Forestry Manager Alex Nordquest Will Give an Overview of Processes for Main Forestry Activities: Tree Planting, Maintenance Pruning, and Removals J) FYI/Discussion J.1 02:04:28 Parks and Recreation Director Overton will give an update on the Fowler Road Construction J.2 02:13:36 Director Overton will Discuss the Sensitive Land Report UPF Review J.3 Director Overton will give a Story Mansion Maintenance Update J.4 Parks Planner Addi Jadin will give an Update on the Parks, Recreation and Active Transportation Plan J.1 02:06:04 Parks and Recreation Director Overton will give an update on the Fowler Road Construction J.2 02:13:42 Director Overton will Discuss the Sensitive Land Report UPF Review J.3 02:18:20 Director Overton will give a Story Mansion Maintenance Update I) 02:30:50 Action Items K) 02:30:56 Adjournment For more information please contact Mitch Overton, moverton@bozeman.net General information about the Urban Parks & Forestry Board can be found in our Laserfiche repository. 5 Memorandum REPORT TO:Urban Parks & Forestry Board FROM:no SUBJECT:Gallatin Watershed Council Education and Outreach Coordinator Heather Priest will Present the Organizations Missions and Goals Related to the Bozeman Community. MEETING DATE:September 22, 2022 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission RECOMMENDATION:no STRATEGIC PLAN:1.2 Community Engagement: Broaden and deepen engagement of the community in city government, innovating methods for inviting input from the community and stakeholders. BACKGROUND:no UNRESOLVED ISSUES:no ALTERNATIVES:no FISCAL EFFECTS:no Report compiled on: September 13, 2022 6 Memorandum REPORT TO:Urban Parks & Forestry Board FROM:no SUBJECT:Follow Up on the Introduction Between Audubon Society as a Partner Expert with the Appropriate Entity in the City to Achieve the Work Plan Item "Evaluate and Assist in Effort to Establish a Local Wetland Bank". MEETING DATE:September 22, 2022 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission RECOMMENDATION:no STRATEGIC PLAN:6.5 Parks, Trails & Open Space: Support the maintenance and expansion of an interconnected system of parks, trails and open spaces. BACKGROUND:no UNRESOLVED ISSUES:no ALTERNATIVES:no FISCAL EFFECTS:no Report compiled on: September 13, 2022 7 Memorandum REPORT TO:Urban Parks & Forestry Board FROM:NA SUBJECT:Update on Discussion with City Clerk Related to Local Wetland Bank/Code Update for Wetland Preservation. MEETING DATE:September 22, 2022 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission RECOMMENDATION:No STRATEGIC PLAN:6.5 Parks, Trails & Open Space: Support the maintenance and expansion of an interconnected system of parks, trails and open spaces. BACKGROUND:no UNRESOLVED ISSUES:no ALTERNATIVES:no FISCAL EFFECTS:no Report compiled on: September 13, 2022 8 Memorandum REPORT TO:Urban Parks & Forestry Board FROM:Addi Jadin, Park Planning and Development Manager Mitch Overton, Director of Parks and Recreation SUBJECT:Parks Planner Jadin will Lead the Discussion on the Parks and Recreation Transportation Plan in Relation to the Homework Slides and Work Plan Item "Evaluate the City's PRAT Plan from Drafting to Adoption" MEETING DATE:September 22, 2022 AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission RECOMMENDATION:no STRATEGIC PLAN:6.5 Parks, Trails & Open Space: Support the maintenance and expansion of an interconnected system of parks, trails and open spaces. BACKGROUND:The end of August marked the culmination of three out of four phases of the Parks, Recreation and Active Transportation Plan (PRAT Plan). In the final phase, the consultant team and staff will compile a years worth of public engagement, findings, strategies and recommendations into a document for review by the Urban Parks and Forestry Board (UPFB) and the city commission. We are on track to complete this plan early in the new year and get work creating a system that that is connected, cared for, resilient fun and assessible. At the September 22nd UPFB meeting, staff will lead the discussion regarding the boards review of the comprehensive Parks, Recreation and Active Transportation Plan that will occur over the next serval months. Staff and the board will use the following materials in its review of the plan. Request for proposals for the Comprehensive Parks, Recreation and Active Transportation Including review of adherence and advancement or replacement of relevant sections of the following city of Bozeman planning documents and plans: Bozeman Community Plan Transportation Plan Climate Plan Bozeman Strategic Plan Agency Landscape and Planning Proposal Public Survey Results of public engagement 9 In September, staff will also present a draft schedule for UPFB and City Commission review of the plan including dates that plan drafts will be shared with the board and public. Staff will continue to update the plan website with information as it becomes available including presentations attached to this agenda item that were shared with stakeholders and staff in August. UNRESOLVED ISSUES:NA ALTERNATIVES:NA FISCAL EFFECTS:NA Attachments: Implementation Workshop Presentation.pdf UPFB August Presentation.pdf Report compiled on: September 13, 2022 10 August, 2022 bozeman, montana Agency Landscape + Planning Alta Planning + Design | BerryDunn ETC Institute | Groundprint | Sanderson Stewart Comprehensive Parks, Recreation, and Active Transportation (PRAT) Plan 11 Agenda Hello! Reflect on plan process to-date and project milestones Engagement by numbers Plan Overview Walk through the five goals and top strategies Who and How? Who is involved and how does the Plan get implemented? Brainstorm! Let's DIg into systemwide actions together 12 Project Schedule Begin! Project Startup 1 Understand Analysis + Assessment Engagement Milestone #3 August 23-25 Park Pop-ups 2 3 Begin! Project Startup Engagement Milestone #1 4 Deliver Documentation We are here! Vision Craft a Framework JULY AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT Engagement Milestone #2: April 5 and 6 Virtual Public Workshops 13 352+ 30 Online subscribers on engage.bozeman.net SURVEY RESPONSES 425+ Public Conversations Online and in-person Engagement to Date 401 community surveys (300 statistically valid) 24 disability community Surveys TBD BIPOC surveys 78 locations mapped 45 ideas shared 1 online implementation poll 4,537 unique site visits 2 online community meetings 11 meetings with city, boards, and councils 17 pop-ups at events and in parks (a few still underway!) 14 What we heard! Engagement to-date Summary • Some parks are reaching capacity (Peet’s Hill) • Dog parks are often overcrowded and overused • Park access and park spaces are inequitable • Difficult travel along major roadways limits access • Lack of aquatic center and programs • Current parks not designed for new uses • Traffic calming and balance needed on trails CHALLENGES VISION • Protect and celebrate natural areas, add education! • Desire for more connections between parks to create an interconnected system • A park system that is available to people of all ages • “Embrace community partners” in programs/ parks • Closer integration between the parks and trails systems Community Engagement Themes Inclusion Nature Immersion Trail Connectivity Special Use Facilities (Aquatics) Park Etiquette Maintain Relevance Safe Access 15 Plan Overview 16 Inclusion Nature Immersion Trail Connectivity Special Use Facilities (Aquatics) Park Etiquette Maintain Relevance Safe Access Translating Feedback to Plan Goals UNIFY and provide safe, equitable access to all. CONNECT and experience all that Bozeman has to offer. INVEST in alignment with changing community needs and trends. ADAPT to changing environmental pressures. INCREASE staff and resources to benefit the community. 17 PRAT Plan Framework STRATEGY 1 ACTION 1 ACTION 1 ACTION 1 ACTION 2 ACTION 2 ACTION 2 ACTION 3 ACTION 3 ACTION 3 STRATEGY 2 STRATEGY 3 GOAL We are here! Using our analysis and feedback from various stakeholders, what should the plan achieve?What methods should the City use to make each goal a reality? These are typically specific yet high-reaching. What projects or policies should the City take on to implement each strategy? These are specific, attainable, and often time-bound. OBSERVATION 18 Plan Goals UNIFY and provide safe, equitable access to all. CONNECT and experience all that Bozeman has to offer. INVEST in alignment with changing community needs and trends. ADAPT to changing environmental pressures. INCREASE staff and resources to benefit the community. 19 UNIFY and provide safe, equitable access to all. Reflect unique neighborhoods + build a unified identity. Maintain or expand parkland as the community grows. Balance the needs of different park users. Create a baseline of amenities across neighborhoods. Support all-season recreation. Should all parks have emergency phones? This would help create a sense of safety and create more inclusive spaces for all - Visioning Session Create a safe way to get to the west side [of Fowler Ave] - SVS 20 Top Strategy: Reflect unique neighborhoods and build a unified identity. Top Action Create park design standards that enable differentiation between amenities between parks. New York City Park and Maintenance Standards UNIFY 21 UNIFY Top Strategy: Reflect unique neighborhoods and build a unified identity. Benches and trash can should be consistent throughout system - Maintenance discussion Top Action Create park design standards that enable differentiation between amenities between parks. Consistency with playgrounds - if you stick to accessible companies it is easier to get parts for repairs. - Maintenance discussion Consistent throughout system: Amenities that need repairs (playgrounds, benches, etc) Unifying language: trash cans, wayfinding entrances Reinforce unique assets: Assets should be functional and straightforward to maintain/ have elements that can easily be replaced 22 INVEST in alignment with changing community needs and trends. Invest in distributed community hubs. Connect program offerings to community desires. Enhance awareness of programs and services. Align facilities with program needs. People freaking love the park when it gets flooded for hockey. - Visioning Session Address access and awareness with wayfinding system - Visioning Session Make investments appealing to teenagers, a group that is not catered to today - SVS 23 Top Strategy: Invest in distributed community hubs. Top Action Create a multi- generational, multi- functional center on the west side of the City. INVEST Howard County, Maryland Roger Carter Center and mixed income housing complex. 24 YMCA OTHER PARTNERS 2012 Feasibility Study* 2022 Aquatics Discussion 2022 Library Programming** RENOVATE BOZEMAN SWIM CENTER CREATE A NEW RECREATION CENTER + OUTDOOR POOL COMMUNITY CENTER aquatics fitness staff space *BRS Architecture **MRS Design LIBRARY BRANCH collections meeting space study service/staff cafe meeting space kitchen lab REPLACE BOGERT POOL (+ SPRAYGROUND) Top Strategy: Invest in distributed community hubs. INVEST BELGRADE POOL NON-PROFIT PARTNER FACILITY 25 We've heard... REPLACE BOGERT POOL (+ SPRAYGROUND) PROXIMITY TO: High School trail connections Streamline service recreation gaps RENOVATE BOZEMAN SWIM CENTER COMMUNITY CENTER aquatics fitness staff space LIBRARY BRANCH collections meeting space study service/staff cafe meeting space kitchen lab Mental health connection Inter- generational Space for teensIndoor field space Universal design/access Outdoor performance Top Strategy: Invest in distributed community hubs. INVEST 26 CONNECT and experience all that Bozeman has to offer. Identify and develop "super routes". Develop safe routes for pedestrians and bicyclists to overcome major barriers. Introduce additional amenities along trails. Ensure equitable access to and within parks. Prioritize east-west connections. Need to focus some trail investments southwest of MSU - Visioning Session Plan for a connecting network of trails that allow bike and ped access throughout the city - SVS 27 Top Strategy: Identify and develop "super routes" Top Action Develop a feasibility plan for an east-west diagonal trail CONNECT Milwaukee Path - Missoula cross city trail 28 Top Strategy: Identify and develop "super routes" Top Action Develop a feasibility plan for an east-west diagonal trail CONNECT 29 ADAPT to changing environmental pressures. Acquire parkland that include critical habitats. Promote sustainable trail and park uses to positively impact natural areas. Create environmental standards for acquisition and management. Grow nature play in parks.Expand nature programming. Well-designed and maintained trails minimize impacts to natural areas. - Visioning Session More natural spaces along trails! - SVS 30 Top Strategy: Acquire parkland that include critical habitats. Top Action Allow watercourse setbacks and similar acreage to contribute to dedication requirements in new developments if the project also includes community benefit improvements. ADAPT Bogert Bridge over Bozeman Creek Elma Heastart Learning Landscape 31 Top Strategy: Acquire parkland that include critical habitats. Pocket Parks Neighborhood Parks Community Parks Special Use Park Natural Areas (in parks) Natural Areas Linear Parks HISTORIC CAR-CENTRIC 17.8 acres 397.07 acres 511.37 acres MODERN Existing Top Action Allow watercourse setbacks and similar acreage to contribute to dedication requirements in new developments if the project also includes community benefit improvements. ADAPT 32 ADAPT ??? FOLLOWING TRENDS Future? DEVELOPER-LED PARKS Pocket Parks Neighborhood Parks Community Parks Special Use Park Natural Areas (in parks) Natural Areas Linear Parks Following Trends Historically, as the system grew the balance of park types shifts from heavily neighborhood and community parks to more natural areas in larger parks and more special use parks. Developer-led Parks If we rely on park acquisition through development, the City could lean towards more neighborhood parks and natural areas. Striking a Balance! What are the benefits of those two futures? How do we get different outcomes from development projects through proactive planning? 33 INCREASE staff and resources to benefit the community. Grow Recreation and Parks Department staff. Continue to communicate the Maintenance District. Develop a philosophy and policies for cost recovery. Invest in partnerships with similar providers to create efficiencies. Enhance collaborations across all partners and communities. Staffing Plan is needed to show how to achieve all these goals and strategies. - Visioning Session Volunteer burnout is a very real thing. - Visioning Session 34 Top Strategy: Grow Recreation and Parks Department staff. Top Action Conduct an in-depth operational assessment including a staffing plan to define roles and responsibilities and to strategically allocate funding. INCREASE 35 Top Strategy: Grow Recreation and Parks Department staff. Top Action Conduct an in-depth operational assessment including a staffing plan to define roles and responsibilities and to strategically allocate funding. INCREASE Five ways to improve hiring process 1. Create and improve job descriptions 2. Communicate with applicants in multiple channels 3. Post job in many databases 4. Center training/development as part of the job 5. Move quickly 36 Top Strategy: Grow Recreation and Parks Department staff. Top Action Conduct an in- depth operational assessment including a staffing plan to define roles and responsibilities and to strategically allocate funding. INCREASE 48 FTE Staff today 10.1 FTES per 10,000 residents (median) 56 FTEs based on Bozeman population of 56,000 17.1 FTES per 10,000 residents (top 25%) 95 FTEs based on Bozeman population of 56,000 37 Implementation 38 We are here! Implementation Strategy WHAT What should the plan achieve? Goals Strategies Actions WHO HOW WHEN WHERE Who will move the plan forward? How will this be done on the ground? Where are resources allocated throughout the system? Identify important partners within the five goals Identify methods and metrics for success Identify locations and funding sources 39 We are here! IDEATE ENHANCE EXPAND EVOLVE Planning Strengthen what we have. Build out what we need. Reassess and evolve to meet future needs. Life Cycle of the System 40 Enhance Build Capacity across the City INCREASE: Conduct an in- depth operational assessment including a staffing plan. Associated Actions UNIFY: Develop design and maintenance standards across parks. UNIFY: Develop and advertise a more clear policy and enforcement system for dog owners to respect other users Revisit Policies Establish park etiquette Deploy maintenance standards Clarify Maintenance Confirm maintenance roles and responsibilities Grow staff to support system Ensure staffing supports the size and complexity of the system 41 Enhance Build Capacity across the City What roles should the city, residents, and partners play in the future system? How does the City strike a balance? BRAINSTORM Parks/open spaces Trails/AT System Buildings/facilities Regular Maintenance and monitoring Activation and programming Significant renovations or new investments Responsible Accountable Consulted Informed 42 Associated Actions ADAPT: Allow watercourse setbacks and similar acreage to contribute to dedication requirements in new developments if the project also includes community benefit improvements. UNIFY: Secure funding and necessary approvals for the Westside facility. Grow Hubs Create distributed, multi-generational and multi-functional hubs. Expand Build out what we need Meet Community Needs Align existing facility investments against community needs. 43 Expand Build out what we need Splash pads Courts Trails Fields AquaticsDog Playgrounds Community gardens/ Food Forest Indoor fitness Nature center HIGH NEED HIGH DEMAND HIGH NEED LOW DEMAND LOW NEED HIGH DEMAND LOW NEED LOW DEMANDDEMAND NEED What are investments opportunities and methods to expand system? BRAINSTORM 44 Associated Actions CONNECT: Develop a feasibility plan for an east-west diagonal trail. UNIFY: Provide City assistance to help elevate historically underrepresented voices such as the BIPOC, LatinX and disabled communities. Evolve Assess and Reassess Growth Expand parks in places that need it most Prioritize land acquisition through new development and in areas with limited access and high need. Create a cross-city connector Make a feasibility plan for an east- west diagonal trail. Balance park type investments Preserve the balance of park space diversity as system grows. 45 Pocket Parks Neighborhood Parks Community Parks Special Use Park Natural Areas (in parks) Natural Areas Linear Parks HISTORIC CAR-CENTRIC 17.8 acres 397.07 acres 511.37 acres MODERN Existing Historic Early investments in Bozeman's smaller, traditional parks. Car-centric Mobility increased, bringing with it bigger parks and more special or single use parks. Modern Today's city has an enhanced ratio of natural areas within existing parks and more acreage for special use parks than ever before. Evolve Assess and Reassess Growth 46 ??? FOLLOWING TRENDS Future? DEVELOPER-LED PARKS Pocket Parks Neighborhood Parks Community Parks Special Use Park Natural Areas (in parks) Natural Areas Linear Parks Following Trends Historically, as the system grew the balance of park types shifts from heavily neighborhood and community parks to more natural areas in larger parks and more special use parks. Developer-led Parks If we rely on park acquisition through development, the City could lean towards more neighborhood parks and natural areas. Striking a Balance! What are the benefits of those two futures? How do we get different outcomes from development projects through proactive planning? Evolve Assess and Reassess Growth 47 Next Steps 48 Next Steps September Collect all feedback from August meetings and revise startegies/actions to incorporate this week's feedback. Share draft plan at the end of the month. October Collect feedback and make revisions to plan document. Share plan publicly for review. December/January Take final document through approvals. 49 Next Steps Begin! Project Startup 1 Understand Analysis + Assessment Engagement Milestone #3 2 3 Begin! Project Startup Engagement Milestone #1 4 Deliver Documentation We are here! Vision Craft a Framework JULY AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT Engagement Milestone #2: April 5 and 6 Virtual Public Workshops 50 Thank you! Have questions or comments? Reach out to Addi Jadin, the City of Bozeman Parks Planning and Development Manager at AJadin@bozeman.net Sign up for Engage Bozeman! Register at engage.bozeman.net/register. 51 August, 2022 bozeman, montana Agency Landscape + Planning Alta Planning + Design | BerryDunn ETC Institute | Groundprint | Sanderson Stewart Comprehensive Parks, Recreation, and Active Transportation (PRAT) Plan 52 Agenda Hello! Reflect on plan process to-date and project milestones Engagement by numbers Plan Overview Walk through the five goals and top strategies Who and How? Who is involved and how does the Plan get implemented? 53 Project Schedule Begin! Project Startup 1 Understand Analysis + Assessment Engagement Milestone #3 August 23-25 Park Pop-ups 3 Begin! Project Startup Engagement Milestone #1 4 Deliver Documentation We are here! Vision Craft a Framework JULY AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT Engagement Milestone #2: April 5 and 6 Virtual Public Workshops 2 54 352+ 30 Online subscribers on engage.bozeman.net SURVEY RESPONSES 425+ Public Conversations Online and in-person Engagement to Date 401 community surveys (300 statistically valid) 24 disability community Surveys TBD BIPOC surveys 78 locations mapped 45 ideas shared 1 online implementation poll 4,537 unique site visits 2 online community meetings 11 meetings with city, boards, and councils 17 pop-ups at events and in parks 55 A week to talk about actions! 56 What we heard! Engagement to-date Summary • Some parks are reaching capacity (Peet’s Hill) • Dog parks are often overcrowded and overused • Park access and park spaces are inequitable • Difficult travel along major roadways limits access • Lack of aquatic center and programs • Current parks not designed for new uses • Traffic calming and balance needed on trails CHALLENGES VISION • Protect and celebrate natural areas, add education! • Desire for more connections between parks to create an interconnected system • A park system that is available to people of all ages • “Embrace community partners” in programs/ parks • Closer integration between the parks and trails systems Community Engagement Themes Inclusion Nature Immersion Trail Connectivity Special Use Facilities (Aquatics) Park Etiquette Maintain Relevance Safe Access 57 PRAT Plan Framework STRATEGY 1 ACTION 1 ACTION 1 ACTION 1 ACTION 2 ACTION 2 ACTION 2 ACTION 3 ACTION 3 ACTION 3 STRATEGY 2 STRATEGY 3 GOAL We are here! Using our analysis and feedback from various stakeholders, what should the plan achieve? What methods should the City use to make each goal a reality? These are typically specific yet high-reaching. What projects or policies should the City take on to implement each strategy? These are specific, attainable, and often time-bound. OBSERVATION COMMUNITY IDEA COMMUNITY IDEA COMMUNITY IDEA 58 Inclusion Nature Immersion Trail Connectivity Special Use Facilities (Aquatics) Park Etiquette Maintain Relevance Safe Access Translating Feedback to Plan Goals UNIFY and provide safe, equitable access to all. CONNECT and experience all that Bozeman has to offer. INVEST in alignment with changing community needs and trends. ADAPT to changing environmental pressures. INCREASE staff and resources to benefit the community. 59 Walksheds Analysis Trails Roads Railroad City Boundary Growth Boundary MSU Boundary Streams Lakes & Reservoirs Parks Sidewalk Gap Bicycle Stress “Not Comfortable” 10 minute Walkshed 0 0.25 0.5 1 mile N Uneven access and barriers The System is shaped by... 60 UNIFY and provide safe, equitable access to all. Reflect unique neighborhoods + build a unified identity. Maintain or expand parkland as the community grows. Balance the needs of different park users. Create a baseline of amenities across neighborhoods. Support all-season recreation. Should all parks have emergency phones? This would help create a sense of safety and create more inclusive spaces for all - Visioning Session Create a safe way to get to the west side [of Fowler Ave] - SVS 61 Top Strategy: Reflect unique neighborhoods and build a unified identity. Top Action Create park design standards that enable consistency and differentiation among places. New York City Park and Maintenance Standards UNIFY 62 Pocket Parks 10 Acres/20 Parks Neighborhood Parks 223 Acres/34 Parks Community Parks 199 Acres/8 Parks Special Use Park 201 Acres/9 Parks Natural Areas 16 Acres/4 Areas Linear Parks/Buffers 62 Acres/24 Parks Acreage of Park Type Natural Areas in Parks 168 Acres/23 Areas Pocket Parks 10 acres Community Park 199 acresSpecial Use Park 201 acres Linear Parks 62 acres Neighborhood Park 223 acres Natural Areas 16 acres Natural Areas (in parks) 168 acres Evolving recreation desires The parks are shaped by... 63 INVEST in alignment with changing community needs and trends. Invest in distributed community hubs. Connect program offerings to community desires. Enhance awareness of programs and services. Align facilities with program needs. People freaking love the park when it gets flooded for hockey. - Visioning Session Address access and awareness with wayfinding system - Visioning Session Make investments appealing to teenagers, a group that is not catered to today - SVS 64 Top Strategy: Invest in distributed community hubs. Top Action Create an inter- generational, multi- functional center on the west side of the City. INVEST Howard County, Maryland Roger Carter Center and mixed income housing complex. 65 Existing Identity Trail Proposed Identity Trail Existing Key Connector Proposed Key Connector City Boundary Growth Boundary Roads Railroad Streams Lakes & Reservoirs Parks Open Space Forest and Woodland Grassland Shrubland + Savannah 0 0.25 0.5 1 mile N Trails + Linear Connections The System is shaped by... 66 CONNECT and experience all that Bozeman has to offer. Identify and develop "super routes". Develop safe routes for pedestrians and bicyclists to overcome major barriers. Introduce additional amenities along trails. Ensure equitable access to and within parks. Prioritize east-west connections. Need to focus some trail investments southwest of MSU - Visioning Session Plan for a connecting network of trails that allow bike and ped access throughout the city - SVS 67 Top Strategy: Identify and develop "super routes" Top Action Develop a feasibility plan for an east-west diagonal trail CONNECT Milwaukee Path - Missoula cross city trail 68 Classic neighborhood parks Trails Roads City Boundary Growth Boundary Railroad Streams Lakes & Reservoirs Parks + Open Space City of Bozeman Annexation 1920 2020 0 0.25 0.5 1 mile N Eras of Development Bozeman's parks have been shaped by... More recent acquisitions in south and west makes this area car-centric with large open spaces older acquisitionsbefore vehicular transportation make central area most walkable today Bozeman grew from its downtown core and was developed around the rise of the automobile Car-Centric Era Modern Era Historic 1 3 1 2 3 2 Destination parks with unique amenities Gallatin County Regional Park Multi-faceted parks Story Mill Community Park Cooper Park 69 ADAPT to changing environmental pressures. Acquire parkland that include critical habitats. Promote sustainable trail and park uses to positively impact natural areas. Create environmental standards for acquisition and management. Grow nature play in parks.Expand nature programming. Well-designed and maintained trails minimize impacts to natural areas. - Visioning Session More natural spaces along trails! - SVS 70 Top Strategy: Acquire parkland that include critical habitats. Top Action Allow watercourse setbacks and similar acreage to contribute to dedication requirements in new developments if the project also includes community benefit improvements. ADAPT Bogert Bridge over Bozeman Creek Elma Heastart Learning Landscape 71 Bogert Park Montana State University Future West Side Recreation and Aquatics Center and Library Branch* Bozeman Public Library MSU Library Ridge Athletic Club *Exact Location TBD Girls and Boys Club of Southwest MT Gallatin Valley Land Trust Bridger Ski Foundation Bozeman Public High School Gallatin High School Story Mill Community Center Railroad Roads Buildings City Boundary Growth Boundary Streams Lakes & Reservoirs Existing Parks Future Parks Open Space 0 0.25 0.5 1 mile N Partnerships The System is shaped by... 72 INCREASE staff and resources to benefit the community. Grow Recreation and Parks Department staff. Continue to communicate the Maintenance District. Develop a philosophy and policies for cost recovery. Invest in partnerships with similar providers to create efficiencies. Enhance collaborations across all partners and communities. Staffing Plan is needed to show how to achieve all these goals and strategies. - Visioning Session Volunteer burnout is a very real thing. - Visioning Session 73 Top Strategy: Grow Recreation and Parks Department staff. Top Action Conduct an in-depth operational assessment including a staffing plan to define roles and responsibilities and to strategically allocate funding. INCREASE 17.1 FTES per 10,000 residents (top 25%) 95 FTEs based on Bozeman population of 56,000 48 FTE Staff today 74 We are here! Implementation Strategy WHAT What should the plan achieve? Goals Strategies Actions WHO HOW WHEN WHERE Who will move the plan forward? How will this be done on the ground? Where are resources allocated throughout the system? Identify important partners within the five goals Identify methods and metrics for success Identify locations and funding sources 75 We are here! IDEATE ENHANCE EXPAND EVOLVE Planning Strengthen what we have. Build out what we need. Reassess and adapt to meet future needs. Life Cycle of the PRAT Plan 76 Next Steps 77 Next Steps September Revise strategies/actions to incorporate this week's feedback. Develop draft plan. October Make revisions to plan document. Share plan publicly for review. December/January Take final document through approvals. 78 Thank you! Have questions or comments? Reach out to Addi Jadin, the City of Bozeman Parks Planning and Development Manager at AJadin@bozeman.net Sign up for Engage Bozeman! Register at engage.bozeman.net/register. 79