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PARK MASTER PLAN
March 2025
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Park Master Plan
January 2025
Contents
Section 1 .........................................................................................................3
Project Location & History .......................................................................................3
Project Scope ...........................................................................................................3
Parkland Open Space & Amenities ..........................................................................4
Parkland Tracking Table ...........................................................................................5
Trail Network & Neighborhood Center .....................................................................6
Signage Master Plan ................................................................................................6
Vegetation ...............................................................................................................7
Irrigation ...................................................................................................................8
Soils ..........................................................................................................................9
Playgrounds .............................................................................................................9
Trails .......................................................................................................................10
Maintenance ..........................................................................................................11
Section 2 .......................................................................................................13
Soils Information.....................................................................................................13
Section 3 .......................................................................................................20
Park Amenities .......................................................................................................20
Section 4 .......................................................................................................21
Cost Estimate ........................................................................................................21
Section 5 .......................................................................................................22
Parkland Calculations ............................................................................................22
Section 6 .......................................................................................................23
Landscape Drawing Sheets ..................................................................................23
GRAN CIELO SUBDIVISION
MEADOW CREEK SUBDIVISION
SOUTH BRIDGE SUBDIVISION
BLACKWOOD GROVES SUBDIVISION
Project Scope
SECTION 1 - PARK INFORMATION 3
MEADOW BRIDGE
Park Master Plan
January 2025
Project Location & History
Section 1
Meadow Bridge is a 25.34 acre undeveloped parcel located on the south side of Bozeman. The property is
bounded by Commonwealth St to the northeast, Parkway Ave and Last Loop Dr to the west, S 23rd Ave to the
east and Blackwood Rd to the south. The land that makes up the Meadow Bridge Subdivision has primarily
been vacant open space with a wetland running through the center. The existing open space and native
wetland create an opportunity for valuable passive recreational space - a priority for the planned development.
These trails will better connect the growing trail system on the south side of Bozeman and the adjacent
neighborhoods. The site’s location between existing subdivisions also creates the potential for logical
expansion for single family homes in South Bozeman.
The Meadow Bridge Park Master Plan is comprised of two main components: Dedicated Park Areas and
Common Open Space Areas (with Public Access Easements). The primary purpose of this document is to
describe the initial level of development and maintenance of the parks, trails, and common open spaces. The
second objective is to show a concept for future recreation amenities that could complement those installed
by the developer.
Guiding Ideas:
• Promote pedestrian circulation and walkability by providing connections between residential
neighborhoods and park / open space areas
• Provide areas for passive and active recreation
• Minimize hard or impervious surface
• Maintain and preserve natural areas
• Allow the surrounding land uses, needs of existing users, and needs of potential users to
inform all park design and programming
MEADOW BRIDGE SUBDIVISION
0.5 MILE RADIUS
Meadow Bridge
January 2025 | Conceptual Park Master Plan
50 100 2000 NORTH
OPEN GREENSPACE
OPEN GREENSPACE
MEADOWCREEK
PARK
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BLACKWOOD ROAD
KURK DRIVEPARKWAY AVENUELAST LOOP RDSOUTH 22ND AVENUESOUTH 23RD AVENUESITE BOUNDARY
PARK BOUNDARY
KEYNOTES
ADJACENT OPEN SPACE PARCEL
PARK BENCHES
TRAIL TOTEM SIGNS
C.O.B. PARK SIGN
DOG STATIONS
10’ ASPHALT EAST/WEST ROUTE
WETLAND BRIDGE CROSSING
EXISTING WATERCOURSE VEGETATION
STORMWATER DETENTION BASINS
EXISTING 10’ CONCRETE WALK
10’ ASPHALT N/S TRAIL
12’ ASPHALT TRAIL/MAINTENANCE ROAD
PROPOSED WATERCOURSE PLANTINGS
EXTENDED 10’ CONCRETE WALK
5’ CONCRETE RESIDENTIAL SIDEWALK
PROPOSED BLVD TREES
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PARK IMPROVEMENTS DEPICTED ON THESE PLANS ARE BASED ON CONCEPTUAL PLANS & ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE THROUGH FURTHER DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT, BUDGETING AND CITY/NEIGHBORHOOD FEEDBACK
Watercourse Setback Note
Delineation of watercourse setback
determined in spring of 2024
50 100 2000 NORTH
OPEN GREENSPACE
OPEN GREENSPACE
MEADOWCREEK
PARK
EXISTING
ADJACENT
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KURK DRIVEPARKWAY AVENUELAST LOOP RDSOUTH 22ND AVENUESOUTH 23RD AVENUESITE BOUNDARY
PARK BOUNDARY
KEYNOTES
ADJACENT OPEN SPACE PARCEL
PARK BENCHES
TRAIL TOTEM SIGNS
C.O.B. PARK SIGN
DOG STATIONS
10’ ASPHALT EAST/WEST ROUTE
WETLAND BRIDGE CROSSING
EXISTING WATERCOURSE VEGETATION
STORMWATER DETENTION BASINS
EXISTING 10’ CONCRETE WALK
10’ ASPHALT N/S TRAIL
12’ ASPHALT TRAIL/MAINTENANCE ROAD
PROPOSED WATERCOURSE PLANTINGS
EXTENDED 10’ CONCRETE WALK
5’ CONCRETE RESIDENTIAL SIDEWALK
PROPOSED BLVD TREES
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PARK IMPROVEMENTS DEPICTED ON THESE PLANS ARE BASED ON CONCEPTUAL PLANS & ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE THROUGH FURTHER DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT, BUDGETING AND CITY/NEIGHBORHOOD FEEDBACK
Watercourse Setback Note
Delineation of watercourse setback
determined in spring of 2024
Parkland Open Space & Amenities
SECTION 1 - PARK INFORMATION 4
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Dedicated Parkland will make up 3.45 acres of
Meadow Bridge. This space will contain trails and
open native areas. Land-in-lieu will be provided, thus
no cash-in lieu will be required. See page 5 for cash
in lieu table.
In reference to Resolution 4784, the City will accept
value in-lieu of land as cash or by means of privately
constructed improvements within a public park. This
proposal prioritizes the acquisition of land rather than
payments to the city, but attempts to find a balance
between the options. The improvements proposed
will exceed the minimum requirements of the Boze-
man UDC. The value of provided recreational oppor-
tunities to the community will exceed the equivalent
value of cash-in-lieu.
The following section outlines the installation and
maintenance of all dedicated park areas for Final Plat
filings. The plan puts an emphasis on open native
areas for passive and active recreation. Construction
drawings will be provided for the park at the time of
infrastructure approval.
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Parkland Open Space & Amenities (cont.)
Financing
All Park, Common Open Space, and street boulevards
adjacent to the parks and open space will be
constructed with the subdivision improvements and
financed by the developer.
All improvements to the park will be considered surplus
as the improvements-in-lieu requirements are being
met with land dedication. As a result, no monetary
improvement value will be required from the developer.
Construction
Any and all site work (including trails) must be
preceded by a preconstruction meeting with the City
of Bozeman. All plans, improvements, structures,
and plantings must be approved by the city prior to
installation. Building Permits are required for any
structural improvements. Any deviation from the
Park Master Plan must be submitted to the city and
approved before construction.
Planned Amenities
The development of parkland amenities will be
constructed by the developer to meet the Parks
Master Plan goals. The current list of planned
amenities includes:
1. Walking trails
2. Benches at intermittent intervals along trails
3. Various Trail Connections
4. Natural areas
5. Dog stations
MEADOW BRIDGE PROJECT Park and Recreation Requirements
Total site area (ac)25.34 (s) school or park sites (ac)0.00 Total excluded (ac) 16.81 (D) Net residential density 5.28
(c) commercial lot area (ac)0.00 (a) ROW & easements (ac)3.22 (N) Net residential lot area (ac)8.53 Zoning District R-3
(i) industrial lot area (ac)0.00 (d) Open space/Park (ac)13.59 (du) Number of units 45 (M) Max density by zone 12
Required Land Dedication
Net residential land area (ac)8.53 Net residential land area (ac)8.53 Parkland dedication required (ac)1.35 Land dedication (ac)1.66Dwellings/acre (du)5.28 Dwelling/acre (du)0 Land already provided (ac)0.00 Cash-in-lieu ($)$0.00Acre/du of land 0.03 Acre/du of land 0.03 Qualifying land dedication proposed (ac)1.66 Additional in-lieu ($)$0.00
Land dedication (ac)1.35 Equivalent land area (ac)0.00 Land equivalent required (ac)0.00 Total CILP/IILP $0.00land appraisal value ($/sf)$2.65 Land appraisal value ($/sf)$2.65 Cash-in-lieu ($)$0.00 In-lieu fee equivalent ($)$0.00
Required Cash-in-Lieu Adjustments to Parkland Requirements Approved Parkland Dedication
Parkland Tracking Table
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Trail Key
10’ Width Asphalt
Recreation Pathway
12’ Width Asphalt
Recreation and Maintenance Pathway
*Final trail width and specifications to
be built according to park construction
documents.
Park A provides at least 50% street frontage along its pe-
rimeter and has a large open spaces with neighborhood
amenities such as seating, trails and native landscaping.
The existing native and stormwater retention areas are
planned to be shallow and will function as native open
space.
Park is 3.45 acres
Park Boundary
Park Boundary
Trail Network & Neighborhood Center
Signage Master Plan & Residential Access
Frontage
Signage Key
Primary Park Sign
Directional Trail Totem
Park Sidewalk Indicating
Residential Frontage on Park**
**Note: It is the responsibility
of the POA to maintain access
to all residences fronting on
public parks.
AA
AA
Vegetation
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Vegetation
All vegetation shall be quality nursery stock and
construction documents will dictate further specifica-
tions and species selection. A variety of species shall
be selected to ensure that a pest or disease event
does not decimate the entire project. Trees, shrubs,
and herbaceous plants will be chosen for their size,
hardiness, and aesthetic nature. Plants used will be
regionally native and/or adapted to the extent possi-
ble.
Trees
All trees are subject to approval by the City of Boze-
man. Tree selection should be based on the recom-
mended species list provided by the City of Boze-
man. Tree size and selection shall be varied to create
visual interest and a varied genetic palette.
Recommended Tree List
Colorado Blue Spruce
Douglas Fir
Northern Red Oak
Bur Oak
Harvest Gold Linden
Accolade Elm
Narrowleaf Poplar
Lanceleaf Cottonwood
Shrubs
Shrubs used within the watercourse setback will
be used to enhance the existing native vegetation,
increase native habitat, and provide a varied visual
experience. Plants will be chosen based on hardi-
ness, aesthetic quality, and size. The City Forester
will approve final plant selection for all woody plant
material.
Recommended Shrub List
Booth Willow
Bebb’s Willow
Yellow Willow
Peachleaf Willow
Red Osier Dogwood
Alder
Common Chokecherry
Grasses
Herbaceous seed mixes will be dictated by the
construction documents. In general, turf areas will
receive a Kentucky bluegrass mix, detention areas
will be seeded with a mix tolerant of wet conditions.
All areas disturbed by construction will be properly
prepared and seeded with a narrow spacing drill
seeder. Before seeding, the soil shall be loosened to
a minimum depth of six inches to improve initial root
development and amended if necessary. The soil will
not be compacted in any manner. Sufficient compac-
tion is readily achieved through the grading process
and normal rainfall. Fertilizer should be applied prior
to planting to insure healthy plant development.
Recommended Drought Tolerant Turf Grass Mix
(Dedicated Parkland and Boulevards)
Festuca ovina ‘Nakiska’ 33%
Festuca trachyphylla ‘Sword’ 33%
Festuca rubra ‘Boreal’ 33%
* percentage of each species proportioned by weight
of PLS
Recommended Native Grass Mix (Disturbed areas
and Water Detention areas)
Common Name
Scientific Name Pounds/Acre*
Slender wheatgrass
Agropyron trachycaulum 4.0
“Sodar” streambank wheatgrass
Agropyron riparium 5.0
Canada wildrye
Elymus Canadensis 4.0
Covar sheep fescue
Festuca ovina 1.0
Western wheatgrass
Agropryon smithii 4.0
*Based on a drill-seeding rate of approximately 18.0
pounds PLS (pure live seed) per acre. The rates will
be doubled for hand broadcast seeding, which is
36.0 pounds PLS per acre.
Watercourse Setback Plantings
Any area disturbed within the watercourse setback
shall be reclaimed with native plant material. Area of
disturbance will be assessed at time of construction.
Appropriate plantings will be determined by a profes-
sional landscape designer and submitted to the City
of Bozeman for approval before construction.
IrrigationVegetation (cont.)
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Recommended Plant Species for Watercourse
Setback
Common Name
Scientific Name Pounds/Acre*
Slender wheatgrass
Agropyron trachycaulum 10.0
“Sodar” streambank wheatgrass
Agropyron riparium 3.0
Tufted hairgrass
Deschampsia cespitosa 3.0
Fowl bluegrass
Poa palustris 0.25
American mannagrass
Glyceria grandis 0.25
Slender rush
Juncus tenuis 0.06
*Based on a drill-seeding rate of approximately 16.56
pounds PLS per acre. The rates will be doubled for
hand broadcast seeding, which is 33.12 pounds PLS
per acre. Arctic rush (Juncus articus) can be substi-
tuted for slender rush.
All irrigation systems will be designed to meet City of
Bozeman requirements.
Parkland shall be irrigated with municiple water via a
meter pit. Water service connections shall be pulled
from Kurk Drive. New Meter Pit shall be located within
the new park parcel.
All main lines shall be Schedule 40 PVC. Pipe shall
be installed at a minimum depth of twelve (12) inch-
es, main lines at eighteen inch minimum depth. If
this depth is unachievable, the Parks Division must
be consulted. No stacking of irrigation lines shall be
permitted. Four (4) inches of sand shall be placed
beneath pipe, and four (4) inches of sand above the
pipe, to prevent compaction and settling. Sprinkler
heads will be installed on manufactured swing joints
(schedule 80 w/ o-rings). Heads to be installed must
be approved by the Parks Division and shall be gear
driven, with interchangeable nozzle sizes, unless
noted otherwise. They should also be capable of
producing the specified gpm and coverage area and
shall be set to manufacturers’ specifications. Electri-
cal locate tape shall be installed along all lines. Upon
completion of installation, all warranty and mainte-
nance information, as well as well logs and pump
warranties and information, if applicable, and an “as-
built” map shall be supplied to the City of Bozeman
Parks Division.
PlaygroundsSoils
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All soils to be used on public park land shall be
inspected by and meet the approval of City of Boze-
man Parks Division Staff prior to installation and shall
meet the minimum depth requirement of 6 inches. All
rock more than 1 inch in diameter shall be removed.
Soil tests (a sieve analysis and soil analysis) shall be
performed prior to planting to determine the classifi-
cation and texture of the soils, along with any nutrient
deficiencies. The classification and texture will deter-
mine what amendments, if any, are needed, while the
soil analysis will help correct any nutrient problems
with a pre-plant fertilization.
* Guidelines for soils - The soil will be deemed ac-
ceptable if: it is less than 35% clay and less than 70%
sand and 70% silt. Ph must not exceed 8.4. The soil
will be screened at 1” minus for rocks and debris;
topsoil depth will be at least 6 inches. The subbase,
after grading, will be scarified to a depth of twelve
inches to insure drainage throughout the profile.
Amendments may vary depending on existing soils
but will generally consist of 60% coarse sand (gener-
ally concrete sand), 20% organics (C: N ratio below
30) and 20% approved native soil. Soils will be mixed,
prior to installation, with a screener / mixer machine,
or applied in layers on site and mixed thoroughly with
a deep rototiller. Depth of amended soil will be a min-
imum of ten (10) inches. There will be no compaction
following the grading process. Fertilizer, and the rate
at which it will be applied, should be dictated by the
soil test report.
Playgrounds may be installed on parkland managed
by the City of Bozeman however, this plandoes not
locate any proposed playground equipment. Any
future playgrounds must be approved by a Certified
Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) and meet ASTM
F1487-01, CPSC and ADA guidelines and specifica-
tions.
Any playgrounds installed shall be age appropriate,
for area served, and be signed accordingly. There
shall be an adequate use zone area around equip-
ment, approved material in use zone, which meets
impact attenuation criteria as specified in ASTM
1292, and adequate drainage. All installation plans,
materials list, construction guidelines, maintenance
information and manufacturer’s name shall be sup-
plied to the City of Bozeman’s Parks Division, upon
completion of playground installation. All work will be
overseen and approved by a CPSI.
Final selection of play equipment will be subject to
City of Bozeman approval. Cut sheets for preferred
equipment are provided in this submittal.
Trails
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Class I Trails
1. Single surfaced tread width of ten feet.
2. The minimum acceptable trail easement width is
25 feet.
3. Wood chips are not an acceptable tread material
for Class I trails.
4. Trail entrances will be signed describing the de-
gree of ADA access.
5. All above items may be modified to meet current
ADA specifications.
6. To provide adequate visibility for safety, minimum
cleared zone will be tread width plus 2 feet to
either side of the tread and 10 feet vertical.
Class I Trails - Asphalt
1. Single surfaced tread with width of ten feet.
2. Minimum cross slope of 2% or maximum 5% and
a 1 foot wide gravel border along each edge.
3. The trail bed shall consist of a minimum of 6
inches of crushed gravel, compacted to 95% of
maximum density.
4. The overlay shall consist of 2.5 inches of asphalt
compacted to 93% of maximum density.
Class I Trails - Concrete
1. Minimum cross slope of 2% or maximum 5%.
Where terrain allows, slope of trail should not ex-
ceed 12:1. A 10% maximum grade is allowed for a
maximum distance of 30 feet.
2. The tread material including any base course will
have a total minimum thickness of eight inches.
3. Tread will be raised above adjacent surfaces and
have a 1-to-2-inch crown. Where this requirement
is not possible; the tread will have a 2% cross
slope and/or side ditches outside the cleared
zone. Stream crossings will be over culverts or
bridges. Only dips or slot-entrance drainpipe will
be used for cross tread water stops.
Class II Trails
1. Shall be a minimum of 72 inches in width.
2. Trail bed must be excavated a minimum of 6 inch-
es deep, prior to installation of tread mix.
3. All existing organic material shall be completely
removed from the proposed trail location and
subgrade sterilized.
4. Tread mix shall be installed in two parts. The first
3 inch lift shall be of ¾” Road mix, compacted,
and then the top 3 inches of 3/8th inch minus
gravel (natural fines).
5. Natural fines used for these trails shall consist of
80% sand, 10% silt and 10% clay. If the materi-
al falls outside of these parameters, the City Of
Bozeman Parks Divisions must be consulted for
approval or modification. If the natural fines tread
mix does not contain enough clay or silt binder,
additional binder must be mixed in.
6. Alternative soil stabilizer products are acceptable,
but must be approved by the City of Bozeman
Parks Division.
7. Trail bed must be filled up to original surface
along both edges with a cross slope of 2% cross
slope to provide for water drainage and meet ADA
requirements.
8. Tread mix must be rolled flat and compacted
after installation, maintaining a 2% cross slope. (If
moisture content is not adequate for compaction,
water should be added prior to rolling and com-
pacting).
9. Where terrain allows, slope of trail should not
exceed 20:1 with a cross slope no greater than
50:1 (2%) to provide for ADA accessibility.
10. All damage to surrounding features and/or vege-
tation shall be reclaimed immediately.
11. Encroaching weeds, due to trail construction,
shall be treated and controlled for a minimum of 2
years after trail section is completed.
12. Minimum overhead clearance shall be 96” for pe-
destrian and bike traffic, and 120” for equestrian
traffic.
Maintenance
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Responsible Party
With the creation of the City-Wide Park Maintenance
District, the City of Bozeman maintains responsibility
for all maintenance of recreation and other facilities
within dedicated parks. The Declarant will be
responsible for maintaining pathways, open space,
and parkland until 50 percent of the lots are sold. At
such time, the City of Bozeman Parks Department will
take over maintenance.
The Association shall be responsible for liability
insurance, local taxes and maintenance of recreation
and other facilities in the common space areas.
The assessments levied by the Board for the
maintenance, upkeep, repair, and operation of
common areas like all other assessments, become
a lien on each lot within the Subdivision. The Board
may, in its discretion, adjust the assessments to meet
the changing needs of the community and the areas
serving the community.
The Association shall enter an annual contract with
a certified landscape nursery person for upkeep
and maintenance. The Association shall also be
responsible for the maintenance of all common
properties, paths and trails, facilities, centers, and
adjacent sidewalks and/or landscaping in street
boulevards. Maintenance will include the following:
Trees and Shrubs
A contractor will be hired to perform park
maintenance. Maintenance duties to be performed
will consist of spring and fall clean up, routine
mowing, lawn patching, care, and replacement of
dead trees and/or shrubs. All tree trimming and
pruning must be performed by a certified arborist as
outlined in City Ordinance 12.30.040 in coordination
with Forestry Division. All trees on public property are
subject to City of Bozeman permits and ordinances.
Trails
Natural fines trails will not be plowed. These trails
will be inspected regularly and receive routine
patching and surface maintenance to prevent erosion
or unsafe conditions. Weeds on the trails will be
controlled following City of Bozeman standards,
set by the City Parks Division, and using industry
standards or as part of the weed control plan
described in this document.
Turf Care
Native grass areas should be mowed 3-4 times per
year dependent on rainfall levels The first mowing
should occur at the end of May, and the second time
should take place around mid-July, with the final
mowing in Mid-October.
Kentucky bluegrass areas should be maintained
between 2”-4 1/2” and should receive approximately
12” water between June 1st and late September.
This translates to about 1” water per week for lawn
areas. Mowing will not be done during extremely
wet periods or when sub-grade is saturated or with
standing water. Established lawns can receive a
deep, but less frequent watering to conserve and not
over water.
Noxious Weed Control
A weed control program will be developed that
conforms to the requirements of the City of Bozeman,
Gallatin County Wed Control Board Supervisor and
NRCS. This program will consist of an annual visit
in June to spot spray where necessary, including
trails and sidewalks. Weeds will be sprayed by a
licensed contractor, according to industry and local
standards, on a regular basis, using appropriate
applications and products. The utmost care will
be taken to protect water sources, park users and
adjacent property owners. The City of Bozeman
shall be notified of all applications of pesticides and/
or herbicide on public lands. Signs shall be posted
prior to application in appropriate and noticeable
locations identifying the product applied and the date
applied.
Signs will remain in place for a minimum of two days
after treatment. Records shall be maintained in ac-
cordance with State of Montana Pesticide Act, Admin-
istrative Rule 4.10.207 and copies submitted to the
City of Bozeman Parks Division.
Fertilization
Fertilization should be minimized to prevent unnec-
essarily high amounts of nutrients running off into
streams and wetlands on and off the site. No fertilizer
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should be applied within 50ft of streams or wetlands
to further minimize the potential for contamination
through run-off. Trees and shrubs inside the 50ft buf-
fer should be monitored and if fertilization is neces-
sary, capsule fertilizer should be used.
Lawns should be fertilized once in spring with a 24-4-
24 blend after the last frost and with a 21-3-21 in mid
to late summer. It is recommended that slow-release
fertilizer be used to prevent excessive shoot growth
and to provide turf nutrition over an extended peri-
od of time. Lawns should be fertilized according to
manufacturer standards. Annual soil test should be
performed to check nutrient levels and determine
whether changes are necessary.
Outside the 50ft buffer, shade trees should be fertil-
ized in April with a 16-10-9 blend plus iron and zinc.
Other trees should be fertilized with food spikes, but
no fertilization of woody vegetation should occur past
mid-July. Trees under one year old should not be
fertilized.
Evergreens should be pruned as necessary in June
and shade tree pruning should be done in April,
except for birches and maples. Birches and maples
should be pruned in mid-July to prevent bleeding. All
trees should be continually monitored for pests and
diseases throughout the growing season. Woody
vegetation should be deep watered right before the
ground freezes.
Snow and Leaf Removal
Snow removal will be provided within the park by a
snow removal service retained by the Neighborhood
Association. Sidewalks must be cleared within 24
hours after the end of a snowfall event per Bozeman
Ordinance 1529. The Homeowner’s Association will
be responsible for clearing snow on sidewalks, on
walks adjacent to Parks and Open Spaces and the
South 19th boulevard; no snow removal will be per-
formed on the natural fines trails. Leaf removal will
be provided most likely by a landscape contractor or
handyman service, as retained by the Neighborhood
Association.
Maintenance (cont.)
Irrigation System
The irrigation system should be charged in April,
after the ground thaws and plants start growing.
The manual drain valves should be turned to
the closed position and well pump power switch
turned on. The controller should be programmed
for the anticipated water requirements for the
current month. All heads should be checked
for breakage and proper coverage and check
monthly for necessary adjustments. Drip emitters
should be periodically checked, and the entire
system should be regularly monitored for line
breaks, head breakage and vandalism.
Head replacement should be done with the same
brand to ensure efficient coverage for the sys-
tem working pressure and dispersal at an equal
precipitation rate. The height of heads should be
checked to avoid damage from mowers or main-
tenance equipment.
Winterization should take place during the last
week of October. Power to the well pump should
be shut off and all manual drain valves opened.
To flush out the lines, a high-power air pump shall
be connected to the quick coupler valves and air
should be run through the system. Each valve
zone should be opened and closed until all water
is completely flushed out, then the controller
should be turned off and water left off until spring.
Any necessary watering during the winter months
should be done with a tank to prevent damage to
the irrigation system.
Animal Control
Pets should be leashed at all times while in the
parks and open space and residents must clean
up after their pets. If rodents become a problem
with regards to damaging plant material or posing
a health risk to residents or pots, rodent control
should be utilized. However, no poison is permit-
ted on within open space areas.
Refuse
Refuse within the open spaces will be collected
weekly by a service retained by the Neighbor-
hood Association or the party responsible for
maintenance.
Soils Information
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Soils Information (cont.)
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Soils Information (cont.)
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Park Amenities - Phase 1
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Section 3
Keystone Ridge Designs
Bessemer Bench Pet Waste Company
Pet Waste Station
Park Improvements Cost Estimate
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Section 4
Quantity Unit Unit Cost Baseline Costs IIL Costs 10% Contingency Total Costs
SITE CONSTRUCTION
Site Preparation
Earthwork 16,500 SF $0.25 $4,125 -$413 $4,538
Finish Grading 16,500 SF $0.65 $10,725 -$1,073 $11,798
Topsoil at Seed & Boulevard Areas (6") 275 CY $50.00 $13,750 -$1,375 $15,125
Weed Spraying Before Hydroseed 1 EA $1,500.00 $1,500 -$150 $1,650
Subtotal $30,100 $0 $3,010 $33,110
Site Construction Quantity Unit Unit Cost Baseline Costs IIL Costs 10% Contingency Total Costs
10' East/West Anchor Route - (6"Concrete & Base Prep)2,056 SF $7.00 $14,392 -$1,439 $15,831
6' Park Perimeter Sidewalk (6" Concrete & Base Prep)684 SF $7.00 $4,788 -$479 $5,267
12' Maintenance Road (Asphalt)8,072 SF $10.00 $80,720 -$8,072 $88,792
Park Signage - Primary Signs 1 EA $3,000.00 $3,000 -$300 $3,300
Park Signage - Directional Signs 2 EA $2,000.00 $4,000 -$400 $4,400
Subtotal $106,900 $0 $10,690 $117,590
Site Amenities and Programming Quantity Unit Unit Cost Baseline Costs IIL Costs 10% Contingency Total Costs
Benches 2 EA $2,000.00 -$4,000 $400 $4,400
Pet Waste Station 2 EA $400.00 -$800 $80 $880
Subtotal $0 $4,800 $480 $5,280
Landscaping Quantity Unit Unit Cost Baseline Costs IIL Costs 10% Contingency Total Costs
Hydroseed - Native/Upland Seed Mix 10,000 SF $0.30 $3,000 $0 $300 $3,300
Hydroseed - Turf Grass Mix 2,532 SF $0.30 $760 $0 $76 $836
Deciduous Trees - Boulevard 8 EA $650.00 $5,200 $0 $520 $5,720
Deciduous Trees - Site 9 EA $650.00 $0 $5,850 $585 $6,435
Wildlife Fencing - Trees (6' Height) 17 EA $80.00 $1,360 $0 $136 $1,496
Irrigation (Native, Lawn & Boulevard, Tree/Shrub Drip)1 LS $20,000.00 $20,000 $0 $2,000 $22,000
Meter Pit 1 EA $20,000.00 $20,000 $0 $2,000 $22,000
Subtotal $50,320 $5,850 $5,617 $61,787
Baseline Costs IIL Costs 10% Contingency Total
SUBTOTAL $187,320 $10,650 $19,797 $217,767
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Parkland Calculations - Exhibit
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SOUTH 23RD AVENUELAST LOOP DRIVE120'50'80'50'70'65'90'80'56'78'90'156'80'155'74'65'139'105'64'65'65'PARKWAY AVENUE88'65'PARKWAY30'AVENUE1
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PROPOSED PARKLANDEXPANSION (1.84 AC)Open Space(2.94 AC)
Open Space (7.16 AC)
3.46 AC OF PARK10.5 AC OPEN SPAC58% PARK FRONTAGE
Landscape Drawing Sheets
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