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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/26/2025 - PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD - AGENDA - Regular Meeting (2)Parks and Recreation Advisory Board REGULAR MEETING February 26, 2025 – 5:30 pm Participation for this Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting will be in person at 222 Laporte Ave, Ft. Collins, CO 80524. You may also join online via Microsoft Teams, using: Meeting ID: 219 926 316 048 Passcode: os9go7N4 Online Public Participation: The meeting will be available to join beginning at 5:30 pm, February 26, 2025. Participants should try to sign in prior to the 5:30 pm meeting start time, if possible. For public comments, the Chair will ask participants to click the “Raise Hand” button to indicate you would like to speak at that time. Staff will moderate the Teams session to ensure all participants have an opportunity to address the Board. To participate: • Use a laptop, computer, or internet-enabled smartphone. (Using earphones with a microphone will greatly improve your audio). • You need to have access to the internet. • Keep yourself on muted status. Documents to Share: If residents wish to share a document or presentation, the staff liaison needs to receive those materials via email by 24 hours before the meeting. Individuals uncomfortable attending in person or unable to access the Microsoft Teams platform are encouraged to participate by emailing general public comments to lewilliams@fcgov.com. The staff liaison will ensure the Boards or Commissions receives your comments. If you have specific comments on any of the discussion items scheduled, please make that clear in the subject line of the email and send 24 hours prior to the meeting. 222 Laporte Ave – Colorado River Community Room Microsoft Teams – See Link Below 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL a. Board Members Present: • Nick Armstrong – Chair • Meghan Willis – Co-Chair • Josh Durand – Secretary • Ken Christensen • Marcia Richards • Paul Baker • Mike Novell • Lorena Falcon • John Mola Parks and Recreation Advisory Board REGULAR MEETING February 26, 2025 – 5:30 pm b. Staff Members Present • LeAnn Williams – Director of Recreation • Mike Calhoon – Director of Parks • Jill Wuertz – Sr Manager, Park Planning and Development • Kendra Benson – Executive Administrative Assistant • Ginny Sawyer – Lead Project Manager, City Manager’s Office • Dean Pearson – Crew Chief 3. STAFF REPORTS a. Ice Making – Dean Pearson, Crew Chief 4. AGENDA REVIEW 5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (10 minutes) 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – January 2025 7. CCIP UPDATE/CIVIC ASSEMBLY – Ginny Sawyer a. Identify Board Member to Assist in Civic Assembly 8. SECC UPDATE – LeAnn Williams 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 10. NEW BUSINESS 11. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS 12. ARTICLES IN THE RECREATOR a. 2025 Fall/Winter Articles due May 23rd 13. UPDATES a. Recreation Update – LeAnn Williams b. Park Planning Update – Jill Wuertz c. Parks Update – Mike Calhoon 14. SIX MONTH CALENDAR REVIEW https://www.fcgov.com/cityclerk/files/six-month-planning-calendar.pdf?1677855905 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board REGULAR MEETING February 26, 2025 – 5:30 pm 15. ADJOURNMENT Headline Copy Goes Here CP crew putting a layer of ice on as the sun comes up. Dean Pearson (Crew Chief) and Peter Robertson (Sr. Supervisor) City Park Ice Rink 2/26/2025 Headline Copy Goes HereIce Rink Season: Christmas Break-Valentines Day 2 Headline Copy Goes HereGeneral Ice Rink Maintenance 3 •Minimum ice thickness to open is 6 inches. •Staff takes daily measurements with 15” drill bit, in 9 different locations on ice: 3 across the bank, 3 across the middle, and 3 across the north bank. •John Deere 1575’s with a broom attachment are used to remove snow and debris from use. •The North District team applies a thin layer of water to freeze and fill in divots. Headline Copy Goes HereICE RINK STATUS 4 •We let community members know about the Ice Rink status with a sign on Mulberry. •Parks staff is kept informed of status, maintenance, and conditions of the ice rink on our shared Teams Ice Rink Data page: Headline Copy Goes HereIce Safety 5 •When the ice is deemed unsafe, we put out signs and barricades to further communicate that the ice is unsafe to enter and recreate on. •We use some verbiage, but also use symbols to indicate no skating, ice fishing, or entry. •We also have 2 rescue ropes available on the East and West bank of the rink incase someone falls through and needs rescued. Park and Recreation Board Regular Meeting January 22nd, 2025 215 N Mason St – 1A 01/22/202 5 – MINUTES Page 1 1. CALL TO ORDER: 5:47 PM 2. ROLL CALL a. Board Members Present – • Nick Armstrong – Chair • Meghan Willis – Co-Chair • Josh Durand – Secretary • Ken Christensen • Mike Novell • Marcia Richards • Lorena Falcon b. Board Members Absent – • John Mola • Paul Baker c. Staff Members Present – • LeAnn Williams – Director of Recreation • Mike Calhoon – Director of Parks • Jill Wuertz – Sr Manager, Park Planning & Development • Dean Klingner – Community Services Director • Kendra Benson – Executive Admin, Community Services d. Guest(s) - None 3. AGENDA REVIEW 4. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – December 2024 • Ken made motion to approve at 5:49pm, seconded by Marcia, all approved 6. 2024 ANNUAL REPORT APPROVAL a. Ken made motion to approve at 5:51pm, seconded by Marcia, all approved 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None 8. NEW BUSINESS a. Parks and Recreation 2050 Tax Update – Jill Wuertz/LeAnn Williams/Dean Klingner Parks and Recreation Board TYPE OF MEETING – Hybrid Meeting 01/22 /202 5 – MINUTES Page 2 • Reviewed ballot language and the 80/20 split of assets • The Lifecycle of assets was reviewed – building, operations, maintenance, repairs, updating (redesigning and rebuilding). • 2050 tax will be used for maintenance, repairs and updating • Dean emphasized that this will help to address different aged parks and previous upgrades to create a more uniform experience in all parks. • Discussion around access and context of parks included what facilities are available, access, and distance • Continuing to build trust among the community by creating visibility around what the tax has funded both at individual projects and ongoing reporting • This continued storytelling is important to help show future generations and councils why this tax is beneficial to the community through data. b. Facility Tour Discussion – Nick Armstrong • Facility tours to be organized for board members to engage with staff and understand ongoing projects • Visit the facility before a board meeting and shorten regular meeting • Allows facility staff to discuss their jobs/roles and educate the board on projects • Ideas for where to visit: • Park that has been identified as needing an update • Tennis Center at Rolland Moore • Foothills Activity Center • Visit a location that can relate to the Urban Forest Plan and understanding more of Forestry • Spring Canyon area in need of redesigned for staff safety • 911 memorial and skate park • Golf courses and the behind the scenes • Club Tico • Farm during the springtime c. Staff Report Discussion – Nick Armstrong • Which staff does the board want to hear from • Golf staff • Ice workers/building ice/parks technicians • Krista Hobbs to celebrate her achievements • Adaptive recreation team • Farm staff – Bridget • Ranger • Idea to have the board visit new programs/locations during the month and then have related staff be at the next board meeting to discuss 9. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS Parks and Recreation Board TYPE OF MEETING – Hybrid Meeting 01/22 /202 5 – MINUTES Page 3 a. Multiple members attended the Parks All Manager meeting in December b. Nick has sent a request to Larimer County to meet with their recreation and parks directors to discuss upcoming projects • 2 additional sheets of ice at the Ranch in the McKee building • Building an additional sheet that will be in a separate building • Board likes to be advised of what is occurring in Larimer but doesn’t want to pull focus from City of Fort Collins items c. Meghan wanted to thank LeAnn and Rachel for attending Leadership Fort Collins 10. STAFF REPORTS - None 11. RECREATOR ARTICLE SCHEDULE a. 2025 Summer Due January 31st • Josh and Nick will go out to the new connection with Poudre Trail for article b. 2025 Fall/Winter Due May 23rd 12. OTHER BUSINESS a. Lilac Park memo to follow up on prior citizen participation. Memo is included in agenda packet b. Recreation Update – LeAnn Williams • 2025 Spring Registration just closed • Registration has returned and exceeded pre-pandemic numbers for youth and adults • $328,000 from registrations in 2024, $430,000 for 2025 • Southeast Community Center is going back to council finance on February 6th • Discussing how the costs are split among grants, taxes and partners with a more accurate cost of the facility now that contractors are onboard • Asking for $10-$12 million from council to fund recreation facilities such as gymnasium and weight room • Will be discussed at City Council Work Sessions on February 25th and April 8th c. Park Planning and Development Update – Jill Wuertz • Hiring Senior Park Planner with 2050 tax, interviews this week • CAPRA Acrediation has been submitted • CAPRA will visit in June • Plan to have them meet with the Parks and Recreation Board • Bids coming in for Schoolside park, will be closed Feb 14th • STP was at council last week and received positive feedback, now on its 3rd phase Parks and Recreation Board TYPE OF MEETING – Hybrid Meeting 01/22 /202 5 – MINUTES Page 4 • Pickleball noise study be complete next week • Discussed that there are smaller issues that are not brought to the board due to the size of their impact. These include: • Xcel needing to do maintenance at the Whitewater Park and asked council for a temporary construction easement • Willox Farms development just north of Soft Gold Park has been asking for ability to build utility lines through the park. Negotiations are occurring to find a benefit for the park, these are still ongoing • Fort Collins/Loveland Water District are doing lots of work near Overland Park and have been asking to utilize the city site for construction staging, still working through what process they would need to complete to do this. • Board agreed that they do not feel the need to be consulted for all of these. • Mike stated that Parks is going to be working on a new policy/procedure about how these easements are handled and that would need more board support and input. • Discussed having a consent agenda or a list of these smaller items that can be added into the meeting agenda packet to allow board members to pull them if they would like more discussion • Kickoff for Rolland Moore Tennis Center and it will go public in March • Working on the signage for the Veterans Plaza • Hughes is very involved with the Civic Assembly • January 28th Civic Assembly is on City Council Agenda • Working with stormwater engineers for restoration projects on Fossil Creek Trail to update infrastructure. This will help to create a straighter path and avoid more flooding. • Siphon Overpass was approved d. Parks Update – Mike Calhoon • City Park opened for pond ice-skating this morning • Santa’s house has been taken down out of downtown, ice rink is still up • Continuing to grind down trees/branches to reduce waste • Partnered with Boy Scouts to collect Christmas Trees and grind them • Continues to add to the mulch stockpile for giveaway this spring • Youth Golf Scholarship has opened • Continuing to receive requests for Bike Events on the trails • Historically these have always been declined • Foot Events have been held on trails • The policy around Bike Events is going to be discussed. A committee will be created to draft a policy. Policy will be brought to Parks and Recreation Board TYPE OF MEETING – Hybrid Meeting 01/22 /202 5 – MINUTES Page 5 the Parks and Recreation Board for advisement. Timeline is end of 2025 for the draft and potentially new policy in 2026. e. 6-Month Planning Calendar review 13. ADJOURNMENT: Nick Armstrong adjourned the meeting at 8:38pm Headline Copy Goes Here Community Capital Improvement Program ¼-cent Tax Renewals Community Outreach Headline Copy Goes HereHistory of Dedicated Taxes 2 Tax Rate History 2.25% Base on-going rate from 1984- 2021 2.85% Base rate starting in 2021 with the addition of .60 increase from Keep Fort Collins Great 3.00% Total rate from 1994-2016 3.85% Total rate from 2016-2024 4.35% Headline Copy Goes Here 3 Tax Renewals Over Time Long-term Look at Possible Tax Renewals MULTIPLE ASSUMPTIONS 20502045204020352030202520202015 Open Space Yes (25 yr.) | 2006 - 2030 KFCG (10 yr.) | 2011 - 2020 KFCG.25 (10 yr.) | 2021 - 2030 Assume KFCG (10 yr.) | 2031 - 2040 Street Maintenance (10 yr.) | 2016 - 2025 Street Maintenance (20 yr.) | 2026 - 2045 Community Capital Improvement (10 yr.) | 2016 - 2025 Assume Capital Renewal (10 yr.) | 2026 - 2035 Assume Capital Renewal (10 yr.) | 2036 - 2045 2050 Tax Parks, Climate, Transit (26 yr.) | 2024 - 2050 Open Space Yes (25 yr.) 2030 – 2055? Headline Copy Goes Here EPIC, Natural Areas, & Choices 95Project RECAPDesigning Tomorrow Today Capital Quarter-Cent History 4 1973-1980 •Lincoln Center •Mulberry Pool •Fire Station #4 •City Hall Building •Main Library •Parks Acquisition •Sewer to Andersonville/Alta Vista •Street Improvements 1985-1997 •Choices 95 •Senior Center •Eastside Neighborhood Park •Southwest Community Park Land Acquisition •Indoor Pool Renovations •Fire Station #10 Land Acquisition 1984-1989 •Major Street Improvements •Sidewalk Pedestrian Access Ramps •Indoor Pool Renovations •Open Space and Trails Acquisitions & Construction •Bikeways on College, Timberline, and Horsetooth •PFA Equipment Replacement & Land Acquisition Headline Copy Goes Here Building on BasicsBuilding Community Choice Capital Quarter-Cent History 5 1997-2005 •Police Building Land •EPIC Second Ice Sheet •Northside Aztlan Community Center •Pavement Management Program •Gardens on Spring Creek •Fossil Creek Community Park 2016-2025 •Poudre River Whitewater Park •Willow Street Improvements •Carnegie Building Renovation •Nature in the City Projects •Lincoln Avenue Bridge •Gardens on Spring Creek Visitor's Center Expansion •Affordable Housing Fund 2006-2015 •Fort Collins Museum of Discovery •Senior Center Expansion •Bicycle Program Plan Implementation •North College Avenue Improvements •Pedestrian Plan and ADA Improvements CCIP Headline Copy Goes Here 6 Community Capital Improvement Program 2016-2025 (~$75M) •Arterial Intersection Improvements $6.0 M •Bicycle Infrastructure Improvements $5.0 M •Bike/Ped Grade Separated Crossing Fund $6.0 M •Bus Stop Improvements $1.0 M •Pedestrian Sidewalk / ADA-Compliance $14.0 M •Transfort Bus Fleet Replacement $2.0 M •Lincoln Ave. Bridge $5.3 M •Linden St. Renovation $3.0 M •SE Community Center w. Pool $14.0 M •Gardens on Spring Creek Visitor's Center $2.0 M •Willow Street Improvements $3.5 M •Carnegie Bldg. Renovation $1.0 M •Club Tico Renovation $250k •Downtown Poudre River Enhancements Whitewater Park $4.0 M •Affordable Housing Fund $4.0 M •Nature in the City $3.0 M Headline Copy Goes Here 7 Renewal Timeline 2024 Q1 2025 Q2-Q3 2025 Q4-2025 ›On November ballot›Begin Public Outreach and Engagement ›Refinement of all projects and Programs ›To-be-scheduled: ›February CFC ›April/May Work Session ›Start to finalize total package ›Continue outreach ›Ballot Referral in late July/early August ›To-be-scheduled: ›June/July Work Session ›July regular meeting ›Begin package Development ›February Work Session ›March CFC ›April Work Session ›July CFC ›October CFC ›November Work Session Headline Copy Goes Here 8 Capital Tax – Lessons Learned Helpful to… -Advance projects from Master Plans that have been informed by community input. -Ensure items put forth represent community desires and priorities across broad geography, types of services, and personal passions. -Utilize community engagement to help prioritize projects and programming. Have learned to… -Adjust for inflation and add on years of operation and maintenance. -Balance flexibility and specificity to ensure voters get what the ballot promised while allowing flexibility to take advantage of unforeseen opportunities (grants, development, etc.) -Avoid singular projects that would absorb a majority of the funding. -Solidify a plan far enough in advance of referral to ensure adequate budgeting analysis and community awareness. The last two measures passed with 80% voter approval Headline Copy Goes Here 9 Capital Tax – Successful Project Package Asset Management & Master Plans Council Priorities Community Appeal Headline Copy Goes Here 2026-2035 Proposed Projects 10 Headline Copy Goes Here 11 Totals & Summary ¼ Cent Tax Revenue •$11M annual revenue (2024) •$110M total revenue 2026-2035 Proposed Projects •$166M total project proposals to-date (2024) Chart includes all proposed projects ($166M) Culture 7% Parks & Recreation 19% Housing 7% Transit 13% Roadway/ Engineering 18% Active Modes 27% Zero Waste Infrastructure 3% Nature & River 6% Headline Copy Goes Here 12 Comprehensive Project List Culture Children’s Garden and Event Infrastructure Downtown Trolley Building Renovation Parks & Recreation Bike Park (Early Phase) Dog Parks Downtown Parks Shop Lee Martinez Farm Renovation Mulberry Pool Replacement Pickleball Mobility/Safety Arterial Intersection Improvement & Streetscapes Program Active Modes Bike Infrastructure and Overpass/ Underpasses Pedestrian Sidewalk Program Strategic Trails Implementation Zero Waste Infrastructure Timberline Recycling Center Improvements Construction Waste Diversion Equipment Housing Affordable Housing Fund Transit Transfort Bus Stop Upgrades and Bus Replacement Transfort Maintenance Facility Nature & River Poudre River Health & Accessibility Nature in the City Headline Copy Goes HereOngoing Capital Programs 13 ▪Transportation/Engineering o Arterial Intersection Improvement Program o Bicycle Infrastructure & Overpass/Underpass Program o Pedestrian Sidewalk Program o Bus Stop Upgrades & Bus Replacement o Strategic Trails Implementation (new) Headline Copy Goes Here 14 Parks & Recreation/Culture ▪Children’s Garden & Event Infrastructure ▪Downtown Trolley Building & Museum o Building has been identified in the Downtown Masterplan as asset for community centered use o Currently houses object artifact collection and other storage o Need both storage and renovation funding ▪Mulberry Pool o Remaining in package at $10M o Recognize pool replacement will require multiple funding sources ▪Bike Park o Bike Park feasibility study to be completed in April/May 2025 timeframe o $5M not likely to cover full cost ▪Dog Parks o Highly rated in Recreation Masterplan o Need to determine best funding/timing/and locations ▪Downtown Parks Shop ▪Lee Martinez farm Improvements ▪Pickleball o Strong community desire/feasibility study in final stage o Possible funding opportunities Headline Copy Goes HereNature, River, and Environment 15 ▪River/Accessibility Projects o Lee Martinez and Legacy Park area to College o Focus on access for neighborhoods north of the river and river health – expanded scope to include Hickory Trail and Soft Gold Park ▪Timberline Recycling Center Improvements o ADA accessibility through ramps and walkways. o Expanded access to recycling bins to meet demand. ▪Construction Waste Diversion Equipment ▪Nature in the City Headline Copy Goes HereHousing 16 ▪Affordable Housing Fund o Proposed at $10M o Revolving Loan fund start-up o Bonding against the fund to create $7.5M in available funds Headline Copy Goes Here Naming??? 17 Headline Copy Goes Here 18 Capital Tax 2025-2026 Naming - Brainstorm Other ideas we’ve heard: Improve for Tomorrow Renew Today for Tomorrow Better by Design Building for Tomorrow Today The Future is Now Community Improvement Program Capital By Design Capital Improvement Tax Quarter Cent Capital Current: Community Capital Improvement Program Community By Design Headline Copy Goes HereNext Steps 19 •Continue to refine projects and programs •Public outreach & engagement •Finalize package •Refer to 2025 ballot Headline Copy Goes Here Thank you! 20 Edora Park Play counts from last year and this year * January 1, 2024 to February 21, 2025 Stats from the past year February 21, 2024 to February 21, 2025 Play count 15,307 Unique players 2,575 Recreation hours 23,777 Miles walked 30,094 Steps taken 67,804,718 Calories burned ** 6,454,866 Where players are coming from US states (47) AK, AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY Canadian provinces (3) Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario Countries (5) Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Sweden, United States More about disc golf 🏞 There are 16,085 public courses available on UDisc as of September 26, 2024. 🗺 There are disc golf courses in 87 countries. In 2023 on UDisc: 🥏21.9 million rounds of disc golf were scored. 🏟1.4 million disc golfers used the app. ⌚42.4 million recreation hours were spent on the course. Stats and information powered by What is disc golf? Disc golf is similar to traditional golf, with players throwing discs at metal baskets instead of hitting balls into holes. This lifetime activity offers a low-cost, environmentally friendly form of recreation that is accessible to all ages and skill levels. What is UDisc? UDisc is the leading disc golf app on both Apple and Android devices. Players can find courses, get a map of the course, keep score, track their rounds, find events and much more. Where does this data come from? Everything on this sheet is collected from players that choose to track their disc golf rounds with UDisc. While there are many disc golfers worldwide, the number of players who use UDisc varies by region, so comparing these statistics against local survey data is the best way to extrapolate their findings. * Casual rounds, league rounds, and tournament rounds are all included as long as they were tracked with UDisc. Each point on the chart represents the total plays over the previous 28 days. ** Calorie calculation is based off an average adult weight of 150lbs. Calories burned = MET (3.8) x 3.5 x Weight (68.0389kg) / 200 x hours spent x 60 Herrmann, S.D., et al. (2024). Journal of Sport and Health Science, 13(1), 6- 12. Kaminski, J. (n.d.). NASM. blog.nasm.org/metabolic-equivalents- for-weight-loss Jan 14 Feb 7 Mar 2 Mar 27 Apr 22 May 18 Jun 13 Jul 6 Jul 29 Aug 24 Sep 19 Oct 15 Nov 8 Dec 1 Dec 31 0 450 900 1.35k 1.8k 2024 2025 0 3k 6k 10.58k < 10 mi 10–20 mi 20–50 mi 50–100 mi 100+ mi Aggie Greens Play counts from last year and this year * January 1, 2024 to February 21, 2025 Stats from the past year February 21, 2024 to February 21, 2025 Play count 1,906 Unique players 720 Recreation hours 3,229 Miles walked 4,056 Steps taken 9,138,360 Calories burned ** 876,593 Where players are coming from US states (36) AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, IA, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY Countries (3) Japan, New Zealand, United States More about disc golf 🏞 There are 16,085 public courses available on UDisc as of September 26, 2024. 🗺 There are disc golf courses in 87 countries. In 2023 on UDisc: 🥏21.9 million rounds of disc golf were scored. 🏟1.4 million disc golfers used the app. ⌚42.4 million recreation hours were spent on the course. Stats and information powered by What is disc golf? Disc golf is similar to traditional golf, with players throwing discs at metal baskets instead of hitting balls into holes. This lifetime activity offers a low-cost, environmentally friendly form of recreation that is accessible to all ages and skill levels. What is UDisc? UDisc is the leading disc golf app on both Apple and Android devices. Players can find courses, get a map of the course, keep score, track their rounds, find events and much more. Where does this data come from? Everything on this sheet is collected from players that choose to track their disc golf rounds with UDisc. While there are many disc golfers worldwide, the number of players who use UDisc varies by region, so comparing these statistics against local survey data is the best way to extrapolate their findings. * Casual rounds, league rounds, and tournament rounds are all included as long as they were tracked with UDisc. Each point on the chart represents the total plays over the previous 28 days. ** Calorie calculation is based off an average adult weight of 150lbs. Calories burned = MET (3.8) x 3.5 x Weight (68.0389kg) / 200 x hours spent x 60 Herrmann, S.D., et al. (2024). Journal of Sport and Health Science, 13(1), 6- 12. Kaminski, J. (n.d.). NASM. blog.nasm.org/metabolic-equivalents- for-weight-loss Jan 15 Feb 8 Mar 3 Mar 28 Apr 23 May 19 Jun 14 Jul 7 Jul 29 Aug 24 Sep 19 Oct 15 Nov 8 Dec 1 Dec 31 0 75 150 225 300 2024 2025 0 300 600 1.17k < 10 mi 10–20 mi 20–50 mi 50–100 mi 100+ mi THIS DOCUMENT INCLUDES ALL ITEMS PLANNED FOR COUNCIL MEETINGS AND WORK SESSIONS. 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Employee to have no serious injury or fatal crashes for people walking, biking, rolling or driving in Fort The Future of Commercial Corridors and Centers: Land Use Code Updates Future of Sounds in Fort Collins April 29, 2025 Fifth Tuesday May 6, 2025 Council Meeting April 8, 2025 Work Session Council Meeting Work Session 2/13/2025 6-Month Planning Page 4 THIS DOCUMENT INCLUDES ALL ITEMS PLANNED FOR COUNCIL MEETINGS AND WORK SESSIONS. Proclamation Wildfire Awareness Month Proclamation NOCO Foundation 50th Anniversary Motion Minutes Approval Ordinance-2nd Reading Ordinance-1st Reading Community Services improve habitat conditions across the community and ensure equitable access to nature. 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Date Item Strategic Outcome Future Plan to advance the City's greenhouse gas, energy and waste goals; reduce air pollution; and improve REGULAR MEETING ITEMS UNSCHEDULED/UPCOMING ITEMS WORK SESSION ITEMS Park Planning & Development 215 N Mason, Fort Collins CO 80524 970-221-6660 parkplanning@fcgov.com Page 1 of 3 MEMORANDUM Date: February 26, 2025 To: Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Through: Mike Calhoon, Parks Director From: Jill Wuertz, Senior Manager, Park Planning & Development Dave “DK” Kemp, Senior Trails Planner, Park Planning & Development Subject: Bike Park Feasibility Study The purpose of this memorandum is to update the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB) on the Bike Park Feasibility Study, including the scope of work, community engagement strategy and project timeline. The project team will provide a full update to PRAB at the March 26 PRAB meeting. BACKGROUND On August 20, 2024, City Council appropriated $70,000 from reserve Conservation Trust Funds to Park Planning & Development to conduct a community-scale bike park feasibility study as directed by City Council at the July 11, 2024 Work Session. The intent of the community bike park feasibility study is to determine whether a new, community-scale bike park facility is feasible, and if so, the study will bring clarity on the appropriate size, location(s), amenities and costs (capital and on-going maintenance). This feasibility study will objectively evaluate several potential locations throughout the City of Fort Collins, including the former Hughes stadium site. This feasibility study is separate from the Hughes Civic Assembly process. Today, there are several parks that feature small bike park amenities; however, they do not comprise the full range of desired features and amenities of a comprehensive community-scale bike park at a single location. These sites include: Page 2 of 3 • 2.0-acre BMX course at Twin Silo Park • 0.27-acre pump track at Traverse Park • 0.53-acre pump track at Soft Gold Park • 0.7-acre mountain bike skills course at Spring Canyon Park • .71 A seasonal cycle-cross training route at Rossborough Park ANALYSIS Community Engagement & Research In December, 2024, Park Planning & Development convened a group of representatives from the following stakeholder groups to discuss the desired features & amenities of a bike park and to inform the production of a Bike Park Precedent and Research Report (Attachment A): • Fort Collins Bike Co-op • FC VeloPark • Fort Collins High School Mountain Bike Team • Bike Fort Collins • Send Town Bike Club • Webber Middle School Mountain Bike Club • Overland Mountain Bike Club • CSU cycling team • Your Group Ride Location Evaluation Several locations within the City’s Growth Management Area are being evaluated. Due to the sensitive nature of potential property acquisition, the specific properties currently under evaluation are confidential and will be provided to City Council at the appropriate time to inform the discussion and decision-making processes. Site evaluation criteria include: o Physical Characteristics  Existing elevation change? Page 3 of 3  Accommodate the necessary community-scale bike park elements? o Environmental Considerations  Floodplain?  Archeological/indigenous elements on site?  Existing tree canopy?  Wildlife habitat and other ecological impacts? o Land Use & Connectivity  Adjacent land uses?  Adjacent road types? Do they present barriers to access safely?  Access to public transit?  Connection to trail systems (soft surface and/or paved)  Potential to expand over time o Property Acquisition  What is the ease of acquisition? TIMELINE & NEXT STEPS Staff will present to PRAB at the March 26 meeting and also share the results of the March 25 Council Work Session (Attachment B: March 26 PRAB Presentation). The feasibility study will be completed in May and shared with City Council for next steps. For questions or comments, please contact: Dave “DK” Kemp, Senior Trails Planner: DK@fcgov.com Fort Collins Bike Park Feasibility Study Bike Park Precedent and Research Report January 2025 Source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/fortcollinsgov The project team looked at five bike parks regionally and nationally. An analysis was conducted to understand unique qualities for each and to identify lessons that could be applied to the future Fort Collins Bike Park. The team researched parks at a variety of scales. The project team conducted virtual interviews with the City of Rogers, the Boise Parks and Recreation Department, and the Town of Berthoud in early December 2024. Note: See Bike Program Summary document for more information about the bike park zones, features, and amenities mentioned in this analysis document. Regional Regional Regional National National Valmont Bike Park Berthoud Bike Park Ruby Hill Bike Park Railyard Bike Park J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Family Foundation Bike Park Source: https://wolflambdesign.com/ valmont-bike-park Source: https://www.reporterherald. com/2024/04/06/berthoud-bike-park- ramps-up/ Source: https://www.alpinebikeparks.com/ project/ruby-hill-bike-park Source: https://nwamotherlode.com/ review-of-railyard-bike-park-in-rogers/ Source: https://totallyboise.com/local- stories/articleid/173/the-new-boise-bike- park-is-open Boulder, CO 42 acres 1 Berthoud, CO 20 acres Denver, CO 7.5 acres Rogers, AR 6 acres Boise, ID 42 acres Amenities Valmont Bike Park Regional Example Skill Levels: Surfacing: Elevation Change: Parking: Park Hours: All skill levels Natural (dirt) 78’ Yes, approximately 137 spots 5 a.m. - 11 p.m. daily • Largest municipal park in North America• Wide variety of additional amenities • Restrooms (ADA accessible, year-round)• Drinking fountains (Seasonal)• Bike racks • Playground • Picnic area • Shelter • Historic renovation of the Platt Farm House and plaza*• Safety and information signs • Right of way improvements along two streets* • Children play area and mini tot track • Plantings: • Irrigation • Landscaping and erosion controls • Over 250 trees planted • 340 Shrubs and native grasses • Permanent race event podium• 4 total miles of bike trails• 24 terrain park features• Cyclo-cross features The Valmont Bike Park is located in the East Boulder neighborhood which is primarily industrial. There are some residential land uses to the west of the park. There is an adjacent dog park. Trail Access: • There is a bike lane/shoulder along Valmont Road for an east/west bike connection to the park.• There are several off-street multi-use paths that enhance connections to the park including the Goose Creek Path, the Boulder Creek Path, and the Foothills Parkway Path. Public Transit: • The closest bus route includes a 1.1 mile walk to the park from the bus stop. Adjacent Streets:• The bike park is off of Valmont Road which is a busy arterial street. Boulder, CO 42 acres Bike Park Zones Additional Bike Features Access Land Use/Context Unique Attributes Dirt Jumps Gravity/Slopestyle Jump Trails Pump Tracks Skills Trails Progressive Drop Zone Trail Flow Trails and XC Trails Dual Slalom Source: https://wolflambdesign.com/valmont-bike-park Source: https://wolflambdesign.com/valmont-bike-park * Amenities that are adjacent to the park and not directly dedicated to the bike park 2 • Designed to provide regional draw Unique AttributesSource: https://overlandmtb.org/wp-content/ uploads/2024/03/berthoud-bike-park.png Source: https://www.reporterherald.com/2024/04/06/ berthoud-bike-park-ramps-up/ Berthoud Bike Park Skill Levels: Surfacing: Elevation Change: Parking: Park Hours: All skill levels Natural (dirt) and paved (asphalt) Minimal Yes, approximately 52 spots Dawn to dusk daily (weather allowing) Berthoud, CO 20 acres Regional Example Amenities • Restrooms (ADA accessible, year-round)• Portable toilets• Bike repair station • Bike pump• Water fountains • Kids bicycle playground The Berthoud Bike Park is adjacent to the Loveland Reservoir. There are residential neighborhoods to the south and east, and open spaces to the north and west. Highway 287 runs along the west side of the park. Trail Access: • Not currently connected to a larger trail system but there are plans to provide trail connections in the future. Public Transit: • There is not good access via public transit. Adjacent Streets:• Local streets connect to the bike park from the residential neighborhood to the south. Highway 287 runs adjacent to the park on the west side, which creates a significant barrier. Bike Park Zones Additional Bike Features Access Land Use/Context Dirt Jumps Gravity/Slopestyle Jump Trails Pump Tracks Skills Trails Progressive Drop Zone Trail Flow Trails and XC Trails Dual Slalom 3 Amenities Ruby Hill Bike Park Regional Example Skill Levels: Surfacing: Elevation Change: Parking: Park Hours: All skill levels Natural (dirt) Approximately 45’ Yes, approximately 46 spots Sunrise to sunset daily Note - These amenities are all included within the larger Ruby Hill Park. While accessible by bike park users they are not dedicated amenities for the bike park. • The bike park is part of Ruby Hill Park, an 80-acre park in Denver with several active and passive recreational amenities • Restrooms (about 300’ away from the bike park near the baseball and softball fields)• Baseball fields• Softball fields• Picnic areas• Levitt Pavilion (which holds concerts)• Playground• Community gardens• Shade structures • Additional 1.7 mile multi-use natural surface loop trail around perimeter of Ruby Hill Park The land use to the west and northwest of the park is residential. There are mixed uses to the south and northeast of the park. The South Platte River and the South Platte River Drive create a significant barrier on the east side of the park. Trail Access: • Ruby Hill Park connects to the South Platte River Trail, a multi-use City of Denver trail.• There is a bike lane along the north side of Ruby Hill Park and a buffered bike lane on the south side of the park. Public Transit: • There is not good access via public transit. Adjacent Streets:• The streets to the north and south of the park are arterial streets, both major roads designed for high-volume through traffic. South Platte River Drive is a collector street on the east side of the park, a low-to-moderate-capacity road. These bordering streets create high traffic stress routes to the park. Denver, CO 7.5 acres Bike Park Zones Additional Bike Features Access Land Use/Context Unique Attributes Dirt Jumps Gravity/Slopestyle Jump Trails Pump Tracks Skills Trails Progressive Drop Zone Trail Flow Trails and XC Trails Dual Slalom Source: https://americanrampcompany.com/projects/ ruby-hill-bike-park-denver-co/ Source: https://www.alpinebikeparks.com/project/ ruby-hill-bike-park 4 • The bike park utilizes recycled rail infrastructure, like a full-scale recycled rail car set on real railroad tracks. • One of the few bike parks in the country that is lit up at night.• Opened in 2016 as a natural surface park, paved the entire park in 2019 due to maintenance issues. Unique AttributesSource: https://americanrampcompany.com/projects/ the-railyard-bike-park-rogers-ar/ Railyard Bike Park Skill Levels: Surfacing: Elevation Change: Parking: Park Hours: All skill levels Paved (asphalt) 26’ Yes, approximately 79 spots 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. daily Rogers, AR 6 acres National Example Amenities • Restrooms (seasonal)• Doggie stations• Drinking fountains• Walking trail• Parking• Picnic tables• Two-story pavilion (upper level able to be rented for events) • Kids area with a mini pump track and obstacle course• Bike park lit up at night The bike park is adjacent to a low density residential neighborhood with low-income disadvantaged populations. There are commercial and industrial land uses to the north that are inaccessible due to a ravine. The trail system connects to Lake Atalanta Park which is a 236- acre park. There is an adjacent dog park. Trail Access: • The bike park connects to the Railyard Loop which is a 15-mile loop trail that connects downtown Rogers to the Razorback Greenway and Uptown Rogers. Public Transit: • There is not good access via public transit. Adjacent Streets:• The bike park is on a local road. Bike Park Zones Additional Bike Features Access Land Use/Context Dirt Jumps Gravity/Slopestyle Jump Trails Pump Tracks Skills Trails Progressive Drop Zone Trail Flow Trails and XC Trails Dual Slalom Source: https://nwamotherlode.com/review-of-railyard- bike-park-in-rogers 5 Note - The dirt jumps are paved with prefabricated ramps. Amenities J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Family Foundation Bike Park National Example Skill Levels: Surfacing: Elevation Change: Parking: Park Hours: All skill levels Paved (asphalt) and natural (dirt) 26’ Yes, approximately 18 spots. Overflow parking across the street Sunrise to sunset daily (weather permitting) • Land was originally part of the military reserve and served as an unspoken dog park• Initial push back from nearby residents. Project team promised to do a post-occupancy survey before starting to host any events on-site • Shade structure• Restrooms• Drinking fountains• Parking • Designed to ensure that anyone using adaptive equipment can still ride throughout the entire park. Mixed uses surround the bike park. There is a hospital, senior center, residential areas, university buildings, are preserved open spaces. There is an adjacent dog park. Trail Access: • Access to the Ridge to Rivers Trail System. Public Transit: • There is not good access via public transit. Adjacent Streets:• The streets adjacent to the bike park are neighborhood residential streets, creating a low traffic stress way to get to the bike park. Boise, ID 10 acres Bike Park Zones Additional Bike Features Access Land Use/Context Unique Attributes Dirt Jumps Gravity/Slopestyle Jump Trails Pump Tracks Skills Trails Progressive Drop Zone Trail Flow Trails and XC Trails Dual Slalom Note - These amenities are shared by the bike park and the adjacent dog park. Source: https://visitboise.com/meeting-place/j-a-and- kathryn-albertsons-family-foundation-bike-park/ Source: https://www.jkaf.org/stories/the-boise-bike- park-reinventing-outdoor-spaces-for-all/ 6 The project team reviewed current bike park standards, best practices, and precedents to evaluate the type of bike features that are commonly desired at a community-scale bike park. The following list of features provides an overview of these features including key design considerations and sizing recommendations. Dirt Jumps Gravity/Slopestyle Jump Trails Bike Park Zones These are comprised of rollers, tabletop jumps, gap jumps, step down and step up jumps, hip jumps, berms and ‘rhythm’ features. These are suited for both MTB and BMX. Design Considerations:• Separate Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced trails for progression• Natural surface trails consist of custom clay/sand blend.• Slope and Area Requirements• 1% - 3% optimal grade with steeper start hill/run-in• 60,000 SF area (400lf x 150lf) is adequate • Design should incorporate various line options to provide a multitude of riding experiences• Option to incorporate prefabricated jump lips to reduce maintenance• Pros and Cons depending on rider preference• Natural surface construction allows for dirt jumps to evolve over time, providing new experiences for riders• Popular trails for volunteer maintenance engagement• Characterized by tighter feature spacing, steeper lips and landings, requiring less slope/grade for speed generation Maintenance Considerations:• Higher maintenance requirements due to steeper trail treads and natural surface construction• Requires easy water access for maintenance• Option of incorporating soil stabilizer to reduce maintenance and increase longevity of finished tread surface Adaptive Considerations:• Beginner and intermediate dirt jump lines can be designed/built to accommodate adaptive cyclists via sufficient trail tread width and “rollable” features (no “gap” jumps) These are comprised of rollers, drops, tabletop jumps, berms, and prefabricated ‘slopestyle’ riding features (wall rides, whale tails, ladder drops, etc). These are MTB oriented (less suited for BMX). Design Considerations:• Slope and Area Requirements• 3%-6% optimal trail grade • 100,000 SF area is adequate• Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced trails for progression• Natural surface trails consisting of custom clay/sand blend• Option to incorporate asphalt surfacing throughout, or on select features (berms, jump lips, etc) to reduce maintenance• Option to incorporate rock/paver armoring in higher impact areas (berms, drainage areas, etc) to reduce maintenance • Characterized by more broadly spaced features optimized for higher speed riding experience, slightly steeper slope requirement for speed generation• Trails should be separated with strategic points of convergence to allow for varied line options Maintenance Considerations:• Moderate maintenance requirements due to natural surface construction and higher speed usage• Required irrigation for maintenance and vegetation establishment between trails and on side slopes Adaptive Considerations:• Beginner and intermediate trails can be designed/built to accommodate adaptive cyclists via sufficient trail tread width and “rollable” features (no “gap” jumps) Source: https://www.redbull.com/se-en/matt-jones-rides-gorge-trails Source: FlowRide Concepts Pump Tracks These are comprised of rollers, berms and optional jump features. There is an option to incorporate prefabricated wall rides. These can accommodates Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced riders. Design Considerations:• Natural (clay/sand blend), Asphalt or Concrete surface options• Asphalt surface is most common in modern bike parks• Asphalt or Concrete surfacing allows for other recreational users (skateboards, scooters, etc) • Slope and Area Requirements• Flat area required• Small pump track ~10,000 SF• Larger pump track ~25,000+ SF• Typically includes sub-grade drainage system• Suited for both MTB and BMX• Optimal to have a separate Beginner or ‘Strider’ track for kids and novice riders to develop pump track skills • Size and spacing of rollers and berms critical to a well-functioning pump track• Minimum of 2 elevated staging/start areas for riders to rest and reset• ‘Infield’ areas can be grass, turf or decorative gravel• Should deter riders from cutting between trails but safe for accidental falls Maintenance Considerations:• Paved pump tracks are preferable to minimize maintenance concerns Adaptive Considerations:• Can be designed/built to accommodate adaptive cyclists via sufficient trail tread width requirements 7 Source: https://www.parksfdn.com/bikepumptrack Flow Trails and XC Trails Natural surface trails built to replicate experience of area MTB trails. These are comprised of rolling contours, berms, tabletops, natural rock features. Design Considerations:• Flow Trails require sloped terrain• XC Trails suitable for sloped or flat terrain• Suited for Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced riders• Offers more traditional MTB experience Maintenance Considerations:• Lower maintenance requirement Adaptive Considerations:• Can be designed/built to accommodate adaptive cyclists via sufficient trail tread width Source: https://mtbzone-bikepark.com/en/willingen/trails/flow-trail Progressive Drop Zone Trail Natural surface trail built for drop skills progression. These are comprised of rollers, prefabricated or wooden drop features with progressive, varied heights. These are MTB oriented. Design Considerations:• Requires ~5% or greater grade• Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced progression Maintenance Considerations:• Lower maintenance requirement Adaptive Considerations:• Can be designed/built to accommodate adaptive cyclists via sufficient trail tread width and “rollable” drop features Source: FlowRide Concepts Source: FlowRide Concepts Source: FlowRide Concepts Skills Trails Natural surface ‘singletrack’ trail built for technical skills progression. These are Comprised of features including rollers, berms, technical rock gardens, prefabricated ladder bridge features, ‘skinny’ log or bridge features, and XC singletrack trail built to replicate local trail characteristics. These are MTB oriented. Design Considerations:• Can be located on flat ground or sloped terrain • Oriented in a loop or integrated into perimeter trails• Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced trails for progression Maintenance Considerations:• Lower maintenance requirement Adaptive Considerations:• Can be designed/built to accommodate adaptive cyclists via sufficient trail tread width and skill feature (wood or rock) width requirements Source: https://www.denverpost.com/2021/04/27/yard-mountain-bike-skills-park-fremont/ Source: FlowRide Concepts 8 Criterium Training Course Cyclocross Course A criterium race is a bicycle race of a specified number of laps on a closed course over public roads closed to normal traffic. Criterium training courses replicate the racing conditions for road bikers to train. Design Considerations:• Ideal lap on a training course ranges from .5 miles to 1.5 miles• Incorporate a closed-loop design with varied cornering angles to simulate real criterium conditions• Maintain a minimum width of 20’ to allow safe passing and group riding• Include small elevation changes (if possible) to challenge riders• Position barriers or buffers at high-speed corners and avoid sharp obstacles near track edges• Ensure a smooth, durable surface with good traction, such as asphalt or concrete Maintenance Considerations:• Inspect for cracks and surface damage regularly• Implement routine cleaning to remove debris, leaves, and gravel• Maintain clear directional and safety signs Adaptive Considerations:• Provide accessible entry points A cyclocross training course is a designed or improvised track used to train for cyclocross racing, a type of off-road cycling competition. Cyclocross races are characterized by a mix of surfaces, including dirt, grass, gravel, sand, and even pavement, with obstacles that may require dismounting and carrying the bike. Design Considerations:• Include varied terrain for the cyclocross course, including grass, dirt, gravel, sand, or small sections of pavement to mimic race conditions• Utilize existing terrain features like hills, slopes, and wooded areas for authenticity• Include a mix of fast straightaways, technical turns, and challenging obstacles to provide variety• Aim for a la length between 1.4 to 2 miles• Consider including skill zones for participants to practice dismounting and re-mounting their bikes and to practice bike-handling drills• Ensure any barriers meet regulation height for competition practice, 15.75 inches maximum• Consider including run-ups, sand pits, stairs, and off-camber sections as obstacles Maintenance Considerations:• Maintain the terrain on the course by repairing ruts, ensuring proper drainage, and inspecting the obstacles for safety and functionality• Check for hazards and replace damaged course markers to enhance safety• Monitor wet or frozen areas to prevent damage and consider temporary closures when necessary Adaptive Considerations:• Provide accessible entry points Source: https://www.trainerroad.com/blog/5-best-workouts-for-criterium-racers/Source: https://www.cxmagazine.com/faq-what-to-expect-cyclocross-course Dual Slalom These are natural surface race tracks with dual, ‘mirrored’ trails for heads up racing. These are comprised of rollers, rhythm sections, jumps and berms. These are MTB oriented. Can accommodates beginner, intermediate and advanced riders. These features are essential to support collegiate level race events. Design Considerations:• 1,000+ LF minimal length• Requires minimum 3-4% grade Maintenance Considerations:• Higher maintenance requirements due to higher speeds and steeper bermed surfaces Adaptive Considerations:• Can be designed/built to accommodate adaptive cyclists via sufficient trail tread width Source: FlowRide Concepts Source: FlowRide Concepts 9 Access/Service Trails Shade Structure Restroom FacilityBike Repair Station Fencing and Landscaping Pavilion • Post and rail fencing around bike park perimeter to help control access• Landscaping to be planted in non-riding zones to reduce erosion and enhance site aesthetics • Bike tools, tire pump • 10’ wide crusher fine access trails for maintenance and emergency vehicle access • Minimum 20’xw20’ shade structure with picnic tables Source: https://wolflambdesign.com/valmont-bike-park Source: https://www.duo-gard.com/bike-repair-stations-so-popular-duo-gard-expands-line-2/ Source: https://romtec.com/large-restrooms/ Source: https://www.westminsterco.gov/ParksRecreation/Parks,TrailsOpenSpace/OpenSpaceTrails Source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/bouldercolorado/albums/72157634244459549/ Source: https://nwamotherlode.com/review-of-railyard-bike-park-in-rogers/OpenSpaceTrails 10 Entry Plaza Spectator Areas Material Storage Area Overflow Parking Maintenance/Equipment Storage Shed Parking Area Accessory Elements and Amenities • Safety Signage and Bike Park Map• Bike rack• Bike repair station• Locking entry gate to control access (weather/seasonal closures) • ~10’x20’ shed for tool and equipment storage • Proximal to Maintenance Shed• Bays for dirt and material storage • Main spectator area with shade structure and picnic seating oriented with views overlooking bike park• Often located proximal to pump track and/or beginner trails• Smaller ‘satellite’ spectator areas located within view shed of advanced jump trails and/or ‘signature’ features • Picnic table • Crusher fine surfacing The project team identified the following accessory elements and amenities that are frequently included in community-scale bike park designs. Source: https://www.newbiggintowncouncil.gov.uk/events/overflow-car-parking-2/ Source: https://www.stthomas.edu/visit-us/parking-transportation/ Source: https://www.hollyandsmith.com/portfolioproject/new-orleans-city-park-golf-course-maintenance-buildings Source: https://www.redbull.com/in-en/soderstrom-pump-track-racing Source: https://americanrampcompany.com/projects/portland-or-gateway-green/ Source: https://www.coloradosheds.com/storage-sheds/royal-gorge-wood-shed/ • Create a Master plan for the bike park aligned with best practices for the design and operation of a bike park facility (offer progression, optional lines, adequate sight lines, adequate buffer on fall zones, etc.)• Ensure the park has a comprehensive signage program including rules, regulations and way finding • Ensure the park has adequate barrier between participants and spectators, and clearly signed entry and exit points• Develop an operations and management plan and MOU with the active volunteer group (if applicable). The operations plan should include a risk management plan, signage plan, maintenance plan and plan for tracking/managing incidents and accidents• The park design, operation and management plans and MOU should be reviewed and approved by staff and/or consulting risk manager• Integrate a method to enforce park rules, set hours of operation and required use of safety apparel• Introduce periodic law enforcement patrol of the park• The park should be routinely inspected and maintained with reports logged• All organized events should be supervised and require purchase of liability insurance through the sanctioning event body Best Practices for Risk Management Source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/fortcollinsgov Source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/fortcollinsgov 11 Regular maintenance is required for the successful operation and management of a safe bike park facility. Routine tasks include, but are not limited to:• Monitoring of trail and feature conditions, reporting any issues • Watering of natural surface trails (especially dirt jumps and slopestyle trails) During peak use• Raking and re-compaction of impacted features and trail tread• Clearing debris and loose aggregate from trail tread• Inspecting and repairing hardware and decking on prefabricated and wooden structures• Flow checking (riding trails) and revisions/improvements of trails and features• Inspection and maintenance of signage Annual maintenance budget is typically estimated at 5-10% of total construction cost. This can be reduced by utilizing hard surfacing (asphalt, concrete, etc.) and prefabricated riding features. Regular maintenance can be conducted in various ways: Maintenance Internal Staff Volunteers Contractor • Full time or Part time seasonal position responsible for managing bike park maintenance. Ideal candidate would be dependable local rider with experience building and maintaining a bike park• Pros – efficient internal management of maintenance process and procedures / reliable staff labor• Cons – lacks community engagement / effectiveness depends on skills and availability of staff • The City implements a comprehensive volunteer builder maintenance training program outlined in an Operations Plan and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with a local user/advocacy group• Pros – Community engagement can result in “ownership” of the park, empowering entire community of builders to take pride in upkeep of the bike park• Cons – requires significant planning, coordination and oversight by staff. Availability and dependability of volunteers is inconsistent and challenging. Effectiveness depends on skills and experience of volunteers / requires professional training for volunteers/leaders • Professional bike park contractor would fulfill all maintenance requirements and procedures, logging maintenance activities with status reports• Pros – ensures professional maintenance occurs on regular basis / requires minimal oversight / accountability and quality control• Cons – lacks community engagement unless contractor is tasked with engaging volunteers to assist with maintenance Hybrid • Could include contractor + volunteer or contractor + staff maintenance programs where contractor is responsible for maintenance trainings for volunteers and/or staff, and performing regular inspections to support volunteer/staff maintenance efforts and procedures• Pros (for contractor + staff) – ensures professional oversight / ensures maintenance performed on regular basis• Cons – effectiveness depends on skill level of staff / doesn’t facilitate community engagement Fort Collins Bike Park Feasibility Study Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Agenda 1.Project Background •Purpose of this study •Coordination with other efforts 2.Analysis 3.What We've Heard 4.Site Evaluation 5.Next Steps Project Background •0.27 acre pump track at Traverse Park •0.53 acre pump track at Soft Gold Park •2.0 acre BMX course at Twin Silo Park •Rossborough Park cyclo-cross skills course -.71 mile loop •0.7 acre mountain bike skills course at Spring Canyon Park Existing Access Demand for a Bike Park in Fort Collins Demand for a Bike Park in Fort Collins •ReCreate - 2021 Parks & Recreation Master Plan •Public desire for mountain bike courses emerged •Based on participation trends, the plan recommended increasing the number of “BMX courses” •Strong community advocacy around support for a unique, legacy bike park in Fort Collins Purpose of this Feasibility Study This study will determine whether a new, community-scale bike park facility is feasible, and if so, the appropriate size, location, amenities and cost. •The study includes: •Engagement with stakeholders •To understand critical amenities and features •Analysis •Studying regional and national bike parks •Research into bike park features, additional amenities, and maintenance •Feasibility study •Development of site evaluation criteria •Analysis of several sites for suitability •Understanding of capital and on-going costs and potential funding strategies Coordination with Other Planning Efforts •Hughes Civic Assembly •2021 - ballot measure designated the area for "parks, recreation, and open lands, natural areas, and wildlife rescue and restoration." •2023 - City purchased Hughes Stadium property from CSU •2025 -Civic Assembly process begins •Aims to engage a diverse group of residents in collaborative decision-making, ensuring that the site's development aligns with community needs •The Bike Park Feasibility Study is a separate study to objectively evaluate several sites, including the former Hughes Stadium site Feasibility Study Timeline •City Council will utilize the recommendations from this report to inform the bike park decision making process, including amenities, features,and location Analysis Progressive Drop Zone Trail Berthoud Bike Park Berthoud, CO 20 acres Valmont Bike Park Boulder, CO 42 acres Ruby Hill Bike Park Denver, CO 7.5 acres Bike Park Precedent Report Regional Bike Park Examples Railyard Bike Park Rogers, AR 6 acres J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Family Foundation Bike Park Boise, ID 10 acres Bike Park Precedent Report National Bike Park Examples Dirt Jumps Gravity/Slopestyle Jump Trails Pump Tracks Skills Trails Progressive Drop Zone Trail Dual Slalom These features can all be made adaptive with sufficient trail tread width and/or ‘rollable’ drop features (no ‘gap’ jump) Flow Trails and XC Trails Bike Park Precedent Report - FEATURES Pavilion Entry Plaza Spectator Areas Access/Service Trails Maintenance Shed Material Storage Area Bike Repair Station Restroom Facility Fencing and LandscapingParking Area Shade Structure Overflow Parking Bike Park Precedent Report - AMENITIES What We Heard Stakeholder Group •Convened a group of stakeholders representing the following groups to discuss the desired features / elements of a bike park: •Fort Collins Bike Co-op •VeloPark •Fort Collins High School Mountain Bike Team •Bike Fort Collins •Send Town Bike Club •Webber Middle School Mountain Bike Club •Overland Mountain Bike Club •CSU cycling team •Your Group Ride Stakeholder Group - Key Takeaways •Features in High Demand: •Pump track with separate tracks designed for different ages and skill levels •Criterium training course •Dual slalom features to support collegiate racing events •Amenities in High Demand: •Shade elements •Space to host community events Stakeholder Group - Key Takeaways •Desire to create a large-scale legacy community bike park that goes beyond the neighborhood-scale amenities currently available and creates a destination for locals and visitors •Support for a progressive experience, offering features that cater to skill development over time •Desire for significant elevation change to create challenging and adventurous experience •Support for intermediate features to bridge the gap between beginner and advanced elements Site Evaluation Physical Characteristics Is there elevation change? Can the site accommodate the elements of a comprehensive community-scale bike park? Environmental Considerations Is the site in a floodplain? Are there archaeological/indigenous elements on site? Is there an existing tree canopy? Would development cause wildlife habitat and ecological impacts? Land Use & Connectivity What are the adjacent land uses? Ability to expand over time? What are the adjacent road types? Is there access to public transit? Is there a connection to the trail system? Property Acquisition What is the ease of acquisition? Evaluation Criteria Next Steps •City Council will utilize the recommendations from this report to inform the bike park decision making process, including amenities, features,and location Thank You! Dave “DK” Kemp, Senior Trails Planner – City of Fort Collins dakemp@fcgov.com