HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-22-24 - Urban Parks and Forestry Board - Agendas & Packet MaterialsA. Call to Order - 6:00 PM
B. Disclosures
C. Changes to the Agenda
D. Approval of Minutes
D.1 Urban Parks and Forestry Minutes January 24 2024 (Phillips )
E. Public Comments
THE URBAN PARKS & FORESTRY BOARD OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
UPF AGENDA
Thursday, February 22, 2024
General information about the Urban Parks & Forestry Board can be found in our Laserfiche
repository.
If you are interested in commenting in writing on items on the agenda please send an email to
agenda@bozeman.net or by visiting the Public Comment Page prior to 12:00pm on the day of the
meeting.
Public comments will also be accepted in-person and through Video Conference during the appropriate
agenda items.
As always, the meeting will be streamed through the Commission's video page and available in the
City on cable channel 190.
For more information please contact Mitch Overton, moverton@bozeman.net
This meeting will be held both in-person and also using an online videoconferencing system. You
can join this meeting:
Via Video Conference:
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
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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
to that item but you may only speak once per topic. 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
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F. Special Presentations
F.1 Ross Knapper, Park Planner will give a overview of the development review process for new
parkland.(Phillips )
G. FYI/Discussion
G.1 2024-2025 Urban Park and Forestry Work Plan (Overton)
H. Adjournment
comments to three minutes.
General public comments to the Board can be found on their Laserfiche repository page.
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 that
requires assistance, please contact our ADA Coordinator, Mike Gray, at 582-3232 (TDD 582-2301).
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Memorandum
REPORT TO:Urban Parks & Forestry Board
FROM:n/a
SUBJECT:Urban Parks and Forestry Minutes January 24 2024
MEETING DATE:February 22, 2024
AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Minutes
RECOMMENDATION:n/a
STRATEGIC PLAN:6.5 Parks, Trails & Open Space: Support the maintenance and expansion of
an interconnected system of parks, trails and open spaces.
BACKGROUND:n/a
UNRESOLVED ISSUES:n/a
ALTERNATIVES:n/a
FISCAL EFFECTS:n/a
Attachments:
Urban Parks and Forestry Minutes January 25 2024.pdf
Report compiled on: February 14, 2024
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URBAN, PARKS AND FORESTRY MEETING OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
MINUTES
01-24-2024
General information about the Urban Parks & Forestry Board can be found in our Laserfiche repository.
A)00:00:25 Call to Order - 6:00 PM
Present: Dan Fenn, Alice Stanley, Madisynn Weber, Teri Lumsden
Absent: None
Excused: None
00:02:18 Zoom is not operational
C)00:03:39 Changes to the Agenda
D)00:03:44 Public Service Announcements
D.1 00:03:46 2024 Board Introductions
E)00:09:30 Approval of Minutes
E.1 Urban, Parks and Forestry Board Minutes 12-21-2023
Urban Parks and Forestry Minutes 12-21-23.pdf
00:09:40 Motion to approve
Alice Stanley: Motion
Dan Fenn: 2nd
00:11:35 Vote on the Motion to approve The Motion carried 2 - 0.
Approve:
Dan Fenn
Alice Stanley
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Disapprove:
None
F) 00:11:45 Public Comments
Public Comment Daniel Carty 1-25-24
Public Comment 1-24-2024
G) Special Presentations
G.1 00:12:06 Overview of Proposed Water Efficient Irrigation Performance and
Design Standards for City Parks
H) 00:49:06 Action Items
H.1 00:49:09 Move to select the Arbor Day 2024 site between the three potential
areas as follows: Lindley Park, Bridger View Apartments, and North Meadows Park.
Forestry Update - UPF Board - 1-25-24.pptx
01:04:52 Motion to approve Vote for planting site
Dan Fenn: Motion
Teri Lumsden: 2nd
01:05:30 Vote on the Motion to approve Vote for planting site The Motion carried 4 - 0.
Approve:
Dan Fenn
Alice Stanley
Madisynn Weber
Teri Lumsden
Disapprove:
None
01:07:43 North Meadows was selected
I) 01:06:52 FYI/Discussion
I.1 01:06:54 Update on Senate Bill 382, Montana's Land Use Planning Act.
I.2 01:20:25 Two Year Work Plan Update and Internal Parks and Recreation Priorities
2024-2026
Urban Parks & Forestry Board Work Plan 2022-2023.pdf
Dept Priorities Overview 2024-2026.pdf
J) 01:58:27 Adjournment
This board generally meets the fourth Thursday of the month from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
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Memorandum
REPORT TO:Urban Parks & Forestry Board
FROM:none
SUBJECT:Ross Knapper, Park Planner will give a overview of the development review
process for new parkland.
MEETING DATE:February 22, 2024
AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission
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:none
UNRESOLVED ISSUES:none
ALTERNATIVES:none
FISCAL EFFECTS:none
Report compiled on: February 15, 2024
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Memorandum
REPORT TO:Urban Parks & Forestry Board
FROM:none.
SUBJECT:2024-2025 Urban Park and Forestry Work Plan
MEETING DATE:February 22, 2024
AGENDA ITEM TYPE:Citizen Advisory Board/Commission
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:On August 10, 2021 the City Commission adopted Resolution 5328
establishing the Urban Parks and Forestry Advisory Board. On February 22,
2024 the Urban Parks and Forestry will begin discussing the Work Plan for
2024 – 2025. The 2024 – 2025 Work Plan will be similar in format to the
approved 2022-2023 Work Plan. (see attached 2022-2023 work plan and
review Resolution 5328)
UNRESOLVED ISSUES:none.
ALTERNATIVES:As suggested by the Urban Parks and Forestry Advisory Board.
FISCAL EFFECTS:none.
Attachments:
UPF Work Plan 2022 2023.pdf
City of Bozeman Commission Priorities 2024 Draft mark.pdf
Dept Priorities Overview 2024-2026 draft.pdf
Report compiled on: February 15, 2024
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WP Item Description:Strategic Priorities
Connection:
Board Time
Commitment:
Staff Time
Commitment:Schedule:Budget Impact:
Organize Annual
Arbor Day Program Water Conservation
4 meetings and
one volunteer
day/yr
80 hours
(divided by 5
staff)/yr
December
through April
Budgeted in Annual
Forestry Div. Budget
WP Item Description:Strategic Priorities
Connection:
Board Time
Commitment:
Staff Time
Commitment:Schedule:Budget Impact:
Evaluate and assist in
effort to establish a
local wetland bank
Wetlands
Preservation
min. 2
meetings/yr
90 hours
(divided by 3
staff)/yr
Complete by
December
2023
Positive
Review and comment
on Plans pertaining to
Environmental
Conservation (i.e.,
Sensitive Lands
Protection Plan,
Wetland Preservation
Plan, Water
Conservation Plan,
etc…)
Sensitive Lands -
Wetland
Preservation - Water
Conservation
Minimum 3
meetings/yr. with
homework
~120 hrs/yr
Complete by
December
2023
P&TD
WP Item Description:Strategic Priorities
Connection:
Board Time
Commitment:
Staff Time
Commitment:Schedule:Budget Impact:
Improve connectivity
within park system
and underserved
areas and implement
into UDC
UDC Overhaul 3/ meetings/yr ~300 hrs/yr by January
2023 P&TD
WP Item Description:Strategic Priorities
Connection:
Board Time
Commitment:
Staff Time
Commitment:Schedule:Budget Impact:
URBAN PARKS & FORESTRY ADVISORY BOARD WORK PLAN '22/'23
Focus Area 4: Evaluate the City’s Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Trails Plan from drafting
through adoption
Focus Area 1: Organize the Annual Arbor Day Program
Focus Area 2: Review reports pertaining to activity in Bozeman’s urban forests
Focus Area 3: Assess the equity distribution of access to urban parks and trails, with an
emphasis on traditionally underserved communities and neighborhoods, and address
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Evaluate the City’s
Parks, Recreation,
Open Space and Trails
(now Parks,
Recreation, and Active
Transportation) Plan
from drafting through
adoption
CEDAW - UDC - HOA -
Water Conservation 8 meetings 2000 hrs
Complete by
December
2022
144000 - P&TD -
Recreation and Aquatics
WP Item Description:Strategic Priorities
Connection:
Board Time
Commitment:
Staff Time
Commitment:Schedule:Budget Impact:
Review and comment
on Plans pertaining to
Environmental
Conservation
Impacting Cemetery
(i.e., Water
Conservation Plan,
Sensitive Lands Plan,
etc…)
Wter Conservation -
Sensitive Lands
3 meetings/yr w
homework (Focus
Area 3)
~80 hrs/year
Complete by
December
2023
Cemetery (GF)
Focus Area 5: Provide recommendations, when requested, about the City’s Sunset Hills
Cemetery
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City of Bozeman Commission Priorities
January 26, 2024
1. Rework and strengthen new Historic Preservation policy/program
a. Trees & landmark
2. ADU Incentive package
3. Bozeman Creek Management Plan
4. Develop Tenant Right-to-Counsel Program
5. Create and Adopt Comprehensive Plan on Home/Houselessness Regionally
6. Ramp up SAFE Plan
a. Increase bike/ped safety Silver&Gold
7. Foster/build public trust, support & pride in local governance
8. Adopt an Affordable Housing Preservation Policy
9. Implement at least 8 recs from BIB Plan
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Draft Internal P&R Department Priorities 2024-2026
Dept. Diviison & Discription
P&T: Playground Replacements/Additions (Lindley, Kirk, Jarrett, New Hyalite)
P&T: SMCP Splash Pad
P&T: Restroom replacements/additions (Bozeman Pond, Kirk, Rose)
P&T: Pavilion replacements (Kirk, Lindley, Creekwood)
P&T: Sand Volleyball Court replacements/upgrades (Bozeman Pond)
P&T: Athletic Fields (Synthetic Turf Rugby Pitch @ Sports Park)
P&T: Ped Bridge Replacements (throughout system)
P&T: Anchor Route (Cattail Creek / PRAT)
P&T Integrate PRAT developemt and policy reccomendations into UDC (PRAT)
P&T: Wayfinding upgrades (PRAT)
P&T: Assist w Frontage Rd. ROW & Design
P&T: Parking Lot Improvements/ Additions (Softball Complex Upper, SMCP,GLRP)
P&T: Bike Track, Access, general park improvements at Westlake BMX Park
P&T: Resurface Anderson Pavilion at Bogert Park
P&T/FOR: Assist w Pub Works Facility Design
P&T: Bozeman Pond Literacy Walk Upgrades)
P&T/FOR/REC/AQ: Prep to Host State Conference (April ’25)
CEM: SWMTVC operational by Veteran’s Day 2024
CEM: Cemetery Irrigation Project (full scale system assesment, repairs, and upgrades)
CEM: Contract new pump station operations
CEM: Open four (4) new blocks (78,79,80 and 81) to the public. (Survey, pin, pull irrigation, slit seed)
CEM: Install new 80 niche columbarium (FY25)
REC/P&T/AQ: BCC work (PRAT)
REC: SMCC Gym Floor
REC: SMCC Meeting Room Renovation
REC: SMCC Office HVAC System
REC: Lindley Center renovations
REC: BYEP Skate Park, Operations Agreement, Parks to manage and operate
REC: Story Mansion Carriage House w Verge Theatre (FY’25)
REC/P&T/AQ: Rate Study
REC: Partnerships + Program Expansion (Dance,Eagle Mount, Skateboarding, Health Dept., Career Camps, Kids Link, Library ect.
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Parks AQ: Swim Center Construction/Improvements (Family Changing Rooms, floor and ceiling tiles, pool shell, gutters, etc…)
AQ: Bogert Pool Leak work and prep for future with and without BCC
AQ: Explore City Operated Youth Competitive Swim Team
AQ: Swim Center Bulkhead work
AQ: Staffing (restructure and recruitment)
FOR: Further develop Branch Out Bozeman (“central hub” for Community Outreach & Education, Promote and Schedule Volunteer Updates
Urban Forest Management Plan
FOR: Develop a Tree Nursery
FOR: Update Street Tree Guide
FOR:Increase Community Outreach & Education
FOR: Integrate Forestry staff into Building/Planning more
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