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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPower Point of Bozeman Pond Park Expansion Master Plan presentation CC June 8 2015AGENDA ITEMS G4 & G5 1. Overview 2. Approach 3. Developer Treatment 4. Amenities 5. Pond Row 6. Fowler Variance Bozeman Pond Park Expansion Master Plan 2012 Trails, Open Space and Parks Bond Fund Project Bozeman Pond Park Expansion Project Site 9 acres additional area Existing Bozeman Pond Park (approximately 16 acres) Aasheim ballfields Hyalite elementary Bozeman Pond Park Expansion Master Plan Project Background Resolution 4494 authorized $1,045,000 in TOP funding $607,100 for property acquisition $437,900 for construction Partner contributions • Gallatin Valley Land Trust: $106,500 • $31,000 land costs • $77,500 park improvements, including $25,000 from Optimists Club for picnic shelters • ERA Landmark Real Estate: $2000 land costs • HAVEN: $2400 land costs and share of infrastructure costs • Run Dog Run: $22,500+ for dog park improvements Approved Park Program Elements • Primary goals of Project • 5-acre natural park to include: • 3.5 acre fenced dog off-leash area • Paved, multi-use path Fowler • Natural surface trails • 50-car parking lot • Restroom facility • Natural playground • Picnic facilities Bozeman Pond Park Expansion Master Plan Bozeman Pond Park Expansion Master Plan Public Input and Review Process • Survey and two public meetings completed • Concept plan reviewed by Recreation & Parks Adv. Board Concept Plan prepared by Dick Pohl MSU landscape architect •Master Plan approved by Recreation & Parks Adv. Board •Phase Pond Row •Install gravel parking lot •No landscaping •Master Plan submitted to Development Review Committee Public Input and Review Process – cont’d. Bozeman Pond Park Expansion Master Plan DRC review (code requirements) •Construct Pond Row street and infrastructure •Pave parking lot •Parking lot landscaping / screening •Watercourse setback landscaping •Stormwater detention for park and streets •Construct Fowler Road improvements •Variance supported by Public Works due to insufficient ROW Following Master Plan approval, return to DRC for site plan review Dog off-leash area • Similar in size to Beall Park • Shade shelter • Small dog area • Dog-people water fountain • Non-irrigated pasture grass • 3 waste stations • Future extension of 10-foot paved, multi-use path Playground & picnic areas • Similar in size to Beall Park • Two small picnic shelters • Outdoor classroom • Benches and shade trees • Waste receptacles • Future trail link to HAVEN • Gravel fines trails • Paved multi-use trail Pond Row, parking lot, and restroom facility • Complete Pond Row • Utilities extensions • Street trees & irrigation • Sidewalks • Crosswalks • Street light • Future 19-space parking lot • Restroom building • Park entry sign • Trail markers and kiosk (GVLT) Bozeman Pond Park Expansion Master Plan Park Project Cost Estimate 1.Mobilization and DEQ permitting…….………………..$36,100 2.Grading and site utilities………..……………………….…$61,244 3.Park improvements: paved trail, restroom, picnic shelters, landscaping and irrigation…....$224,618 4. Contingency (10%)…………………………………………...$32,196 Total…..…………………………………………..………$354,158 (does not include Pond Row improvements) Available budget……………………………………………$354,491 Bozeman Pond Park Expansion Master Plan Next Steps •Complete Master Plan approval •Approve as presented or with added conditions •Obtain timing variance for Fowler •Discuss alternatives for the completion of Pond Row (next Action Item on agenda) •Questions?