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Home My WebLink AboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 10/22/2019 - CITY PARK IMPROVEMENTSDATE: STAFF: October 22, 2019 Jennifer Torrey, Senior Landscape Architect Kurt Friesen, Director of Park Planning & Development WORK SESSION ITEM City Council SUBJECT FOR DISCUSSION City Park Improvements. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this item is to update Council on community outreach efforts regarding City Park improvements, that have been completed to date, including recent meetings with design workshop participants. Based on the feedback received, City staff has prepared two master plan options with several potential phase one construction projects. Staff is seeking feedback and direction on the master plan and phasing options prepared. GENERAL DIRECTION SOUGHT AND SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED 1. What feedback do Councilmembers have on Master Plan 1 or Master Plan 2? 2. What feedback do Councilmembers have on the 3 options (A, B, C) for a Phase 1 construction project? 3. Are Councilmembers supportive of staff’s recommendation for Master Plan 2, Project B? BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION Over the past four years, planning efforts for making improvements to our beloved City Park have included many ideas and options for phased improvements, numerous community engagement efforts conducted in a variety of ways, and feedback from a diverse group of technical experts. Planning efforts for improvements to City Park began in earnest in 2016. The history of the Park was researched, park uses were studied, project goals were developed and four concepts for park improvements were created and shared with the community for feedback. Community feedback, additional site reconnaissance and input from technical experts helped shape a preliminary park master plan that was shared with the community for feedback in 2018. At this time, the City Park improvement project was put on pause, while the concept of a park refresh was revisited to gain additional input from the community. Community feedback on park refresh was presented to Council in the fall 2018. Consensus on both the scope and scale of a park refresh and the definition of park character came from these efforts and were supported by Council. In 2019 the City Park improvement project resumed. A community-engaged design workshop group was formed. Approximately 30 community members, representing a diverse group of park users, attended a two-day workshop to discuss the best location for the City Park train, shared ideas on the vision for City Park’s future, and worked in groups to develop their own park concept plans. Ideas from the workshop were refined and shared at a four-day open house at the Carnegie Creative Center, a month-long exhibit at the senior center, and for two months on the project web site. Community feedback was synthesized, and two master plans emerged for consideration. These two master plans, along with three options for a phase one construction project, were presented to both the design workshop participants and the Parks and Recreation Board. Both groups supported the plans and phasing options being presented to Council for discussion and consideration. October 22, 2019 Page 2 Project Summary 2016 Community Outreach Park history, park use, goals, concepts Park Refresh Council Work Session Guiding principles, process, park refresh candidates, costs, City Park pilot project 2017 Field Assessments / Coordination with Experts Forestry, historic preservation, trolley, train, traffic, safety, stormwater, utilities, recreation, maintenance, architecture, construction, irrigation and emergency access 2018 City Park Master Plan Developed Master plan, design elements, phasing, costs Community Outreach Community meetings, Facebook live, polling, comment cards, online survey, social media Park Refresh Explored Further Scope and scale of a park refresh, definition of park character Park Refresh Community Outreach >1,300 survey responses Park Refresh Council Work Session Park refresh / park character 2019 Community Engaged Design Workshop 2 days Community Outreach Open house, exhibit, online survey Re-engage Workshop Participants 2 master plans, 3 phase 1 project options Parks and Recreation Board Input 2 master plans, 3 phase 1 project options While park improvements have consistently garnered majority community support, there are some in the community (including some design workshop participants) who oppose re-introduction of the City Park Train to City Park, while others are very supportive of its inclusion. Funding Funding supporting the City Park improvement project comes from two separate ballot commitments. The first is the Community Capital Improvement Project (CCIP), approved by the voters in 2015 for the City Park train. The train is currently being fabricated by Hillcrest Shops and is scheduled for completion by spring 2020. The second is the Building-on-Basics capital tax (BOB), approved by voters in 2005 for Park upgrades and enhancements for older community parks. A portion of these funds have been spent on several projects as outlined below. The remaining available balance for a phase one construction project is approximately $850K. 2015 COMMUNITIY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CCIP) Approved to, “bring back City Park train in a new, expanded location in City Park.” $350,000 City Park train design / Fabrication and basic track installation $350,000 2005 BUILDING ON BASICS CAPITAL TAX (BOB) Approved to, “add improvements such as new playground equipment, picnic shelters, restrooms, landscaping and sidewalks needed to keep our parks useful, enjoyable and attractive.” $1,700,000 Rolland Moore Park quick start tennis courts $29,500 Rolland Moore Park community gardens $6,500 City Park pickleball court conversion $17,000 Lee Martinez Park playground replacement $160,000 Art-in-Public Places (1% of total) $17,000 City Park improvement project (funds spent to-date) $360,000 REMAINING FUNDS $1,110,000 Phase 1 City Park improvement project design budget $260,000 FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR A PHASE 1 CONSTRUCTION PROJECT $850,000 October 22, 2019 Page 3 Master Plan and Phase One Project Options Two master plans evolved from feedback received from the community and design workshop participants. The primary difference between the two plans is the location of the City Park train. Master Plan 1 locates the train south of the baseball fields and Master Plan 2 locates the train in the core area of the park. Both plans include features recommended by workshop participants and the community. These shared features include: • Pool drop-off and promenade • Informal gardens with seating • Large playground • Boardwalk • Picnic shelters • Informal event space • Bike route • More restrooms • Curving promenade • Footbridge crossing of ditch • Boulder shoreline • Walk connection from shelter 7 to north parking lot The following chart outlines the unique attributes of each master plan, three distinct phase one construction project options, and the estimated cost for each. Master plan illustrations are provided in the attached presentation. UNIQUE ATTRIBUTES PHASE 1 OPTIONS ESTIMATED COST MASTER PLAN 1 • Minimizes change • Train located south of baseball • Pickleball and off- street parking south of baseball • Trolley structure and spur (existing pickleball courts removed) A. City Park Train and site improvements B. Pool drop-off and street closure C. New restroom, sidewalks and bike path $850K - $1.5M $850K - $1.7M $770K - $920K MASTER PLAN 2 • Shared train and trolley pavilion • Safe connections between pool, playground and train (no street crossings) • Fenced/lighted sports clustered together • Playground shaded and further from park quiet zones A. City Park Train and site improvements B. Pool drop-off and street closure C. New restroom, sidewalks and bike path $1.1M - $1.5M $850K - $1.7M October 22, 2019 Page 4 (including baseball, tennis and pickleball), it co-locates children’s features (including the pool, train, and playground) with no street crossings, and provides separation between children’s activities and quieter areas of the park (including gardens with seating and the lake path). From a long-term master planning perspective, this approach will provide for a safer, more cohesive and enjoyable park experience for all park users. For a first phase project, staff recommends construction project B-pool drop-off and street closure, assuming the project budget is limited to the available $850,000. This option was very popular among design workshop participants and community members and will improve pedestrian safety and connectivity for park and pool users. In this scenario, the City Park train would require storage until additional funding could be secured for site improvements necessary to accommodate the train in the park. ATTACHMENTS 1. Spring 2019 Concept Plans and Vehicular Circulation Patterns (PDF) 2. Spring 2019 Community Feedback Summary (PDF) 3. Design Workshop #2 Meeting Summary, August 26, 2019 (PDF) 4. Parks and Recreation Board minutes, September 18, 2019 (draft) (PDF) CONCEPT PLAN A BIG IDEAS: • Place for quiet contemplation as well as a gathering place • Family friendly and safe • Existing uses to remain in current locations where possible • City Park Train to be located south of ballfields • Historical interpretation to be provided along the children’s train ride • Provide open views through park • Park to be a living museum • Park to feature local artist’s work CONSIDERATIONS: • City Park Train - Located south of ballfields / adjacent to golf course - Close in proximity to reservable picnic shelter (special event experience may be impacted) - Historical interpretation signage part of train ride experience - WWI cannon relocated to be along train ride and be part of interpretation of park history • Historic Trolley - A spur is provided to allow both historic trolley cars to operate within the park - Trolley storage structure and shaded waiting area (displaces 1 tennis court) • Safety - Vehicular and pedestrian conflicts minimized in front of pool - Crosswalks provided for additional pedestrian safety - Train ride, children’s playground and pool areas far apart, requiring children to cross streets - Children’s playground separated from vehicular traffic - Emergency vehicle staging area is provided near the lake along the south side of City Park Drive - Additional fencing at outfield required to protect train riders from homerun baseballs - Additional lighting provided • Circulation - Attached sidewalks added for better accessibility - Striped bike lane along City Park Drive through core area - New north-south sidewalk connections to existing parking lot near ball fields - New east-west sidewalk connection and bridge crossing of irrigation ditch - Additional sidewalk along South Sheldon Drive to City Park Drive - Existing walks remain in place where possible - City Park Drive modified in core area: o one-way traffic (eastbound) o drop-off on south side o striped bike lane o wider sidewalk on south side - Parking spaces shifted, but overall parking count maintained • Existing Park Uses / Features - 3 pickleball courts constructed south of ballfields (removal of pickleball courts along Oak Street) - 2 tennis courts to remain along Oak Street - Reconstructed restroom (in same location saves money and prevents tree - root conflicts due to no relocated underground utilities) - Nature play and playground equipment to use wood materials - Maintain existing sidewalks and alignments where possible • New Park Uses / Features - Event space and gardens at existing train track area - Additional restroom near train and pickleball courts - Higher quality porta-potties near fields #1-4 CONCEPT PLAN B BIG IDEAS: • Improve park safety through circulation and lighting improvements • Additional restrooms • Provide more separation between picnic shelters and a variety of shelter sizes • Provide transitions between active and passive use areas • Provide year-round programming within the park • Integrate train ride into the park experience • Walks and edges to be curved • Native materials to be used CONSIDERATIONS: • City Park Train - City Park Train track loops through core area - Train ride boarding from the north and/or south end of train tracks - Track length in this concept substantially exceeds the target length of 860 LF - Track location requires a significant retaining wall - Track layout creates 4 sidewalk crossings of train tracks - Large sculptural elements located inside track loops to enrich the ride experience • Historic Trolley - Preserves existing historic trolley operation in the park - Doesn’t provide space for a spur to operate a 2nd historic trolley car in City Park - Doesn’t provide space to store a historic trolley car within City Park • Safety - Pedestrian promenade replaces segment of City Park Drive within core area - Drop-off areas for pool users along edges of South Bryan Avenue - Pedestrian conflicts significantly reduced in front of pool - Crosswalks provided for additional pedestrian safety - Children’s playground separated from vehicular traffic - Emergency vehicle staging area is provided near the lake along promenade - Additional fencing at outfield required to protect court users from homerun baseballs - Additional lighting provided • Circulation - Bike route from Oak Street to Mulberry west of Sheldon Drive - Attached sidewalks added for better accessibility - Walkway connection along ditch from Shelter #7 to baseball field parking lot - Better walkway connectivity from core area to promenade - Additional sidewalk along South Sheldon Drive to City Park Drive - Parking shifted to south side of City Park Drive east of Sheldon Drive - Modification to existing walks to create curves - Better access to lake edge - Overall parking reduced by approximately 60 spaces • Existing Park Uses - WWI Cannon shifted slightly; other historical elements remain in current locations - 2 tennis and 3 pickleball courts relocated to be grouped with lighted and fenced ballfields - Variety of picnic shelter sizes and groupings provided - Reconstructed restroom (in same location saves money and prevents tree root conflicts due to no relocated underground utilities) - Playground equipment to be replaced with wood structures in muted colors • New Park Uses / Features CONCEPT PLAN C BIG IDEAS: • Improve water quality within Lake Sheldon • Provide safer circulation throughout the park • Use natural materials • Provide a shared train and trolley station • Shift historic cannon to a more prominent location • Provide rose and pollinator gardens within park • Close City Park Drive within core area to create a safer pedestrian environment • Create a long flowing boardwalk along the north shoreline of the lake CONSIDERATIONS: • City Park Train - Train ride located in core area near children’s playground - Structure to house both the train and the trolley and provide open-air shelter space - Shaded waiting area • Historic Trolley - A spur is provided to allow both historic trolleys to operate within the park - Structure to house both the train and the trolley and provide open-air shelter space - Shaded waiting area • Safety - Pedestrian promenade replaces a segment of City Park Drive within the core area - Large drop-off near entry to pool (provides space for several daycare buses) - Pedestrian conflicts eliminated in front of pool - Crosswalks provided for additional pedestrian safety - Children’s playground separated from vehicular traffic - Emergency vehicle staging area is provided near the lake along promenade - Additional fencing at outfield required to protect court users from homerun baseballs - Additional lighting provided • Circulation - Attached sidewalks added for better accessibility - Additional north-south sidewalk to connect courts to baseball parking lot and restroom - Additional sidewalk connections from core area to promenade - Sidewalk connection from field #3-4 to lakeshore - Off-street parking provided near tennis courts - Paved parking provided on-street along South Bryan Avenue - Overall parking reduced by approximately 70 spaces • Existing Park Uses / Features - Relocation of WWI Cannon to a more prominent location (2 potential l location identified) - Children’s playground includes both sunny and shady spaces for year-round use - Replace aging play equipment with wood features and/or features that blend into park - 2 tennis and 2 pickleball courts relocated to be adjacent to fenced and lighted ballfields - Shifted location of restroom to be outside of train tracks (short distance r requires some underground utility work) - Reconstructed restroom to be larger to include a family restroom • New Park Uses / Features - Improved outdoor entry to Club Tico - Gazebo and gardens in old train track area; new gardens within new train track area CONCEPT PLAN D BIG IDEAS: • Improve circulation and safety through creation of a pedestrian promenade • Provide a drop-off near the pool for parents and daycare buses • Provide a structure to house both the train and the trolley and provide open-air shelter space • Xeriscape gardens with a variety of seating areas to connect the core area to the lake shore • Activate the north lake edge with a wide, accessible boardwalk • Provide a north-south bike connection from Oak Street to Mulberry • Provide a play experience that better connects kids to nature and encourages imaginative play • Preserve the existing tree canopy and maintain all historic elements in place CONSIDERATIONS: • City Park Train - Train ride located in core area /close in proximity to playground - Structure to house both the train and the trolley and provide open-air shelter space - Historical interpretation signage provided - Shaded waiting area • Historic Trolley - Provides a spur to allow both historic trolleys to operate within the park - Structure to house both the train and the trolley and provide open-air shelter space - Historical interpretation signage provided - Shaded waiting area • Safety - Pedestrian promenade replaces a segment of City Park Drive within the core area - Large drop-off near entry to pool (provides adequate space for daycare buses) - Pedestrian conflicts eliminated in front of pool - Crosswalks and raised intersections provided for additional pedestrian safety - Emergency vehicle staging area is provided near the lake along promenade - Additional fencing at outfield required to protect court users from homerun baseballs - Additional lighting provided • Circulation - Attached sidewalks added for better accessibility - Bike route from Oak to Mulberry provided west of Sheldon Drive - Paved parking provided on-street along South Bryan Avenue - Off-street parking provided near tennis and pickleball courts - Additional pockets of on-street parking provided along Sheldon Drive and City Park Drive - Parking spaces shifted, but overall parking count maintained • Existing Park Uses / Features - Leaves historical elements in current locations - New wooden playground to provide the experience of being up near the deciduous tree canopy; providing a shady location during the summer and sunny space in the winter - Accessible lake edge with a variety of seating areas (in both sun and shade) - 2 tennis and 4 pickleball courts relocated adjacent to other fenced and lighted park uses (ball fields) - Shifted location of restroom to be outside of train tracks (short distance r Requires minimal underground utility work) • New Park Uses / Features - Reconstructed restroom to be larger to include a family restroom P LOT P P P P P P P P P P P P Jackson Avenue Bryan Avenue City Park Drive Oak Street Sheldon Drive Mulberry Street City Park Drive Bryan Avenue Mulberry Street PROMENADE DROP OFF Jackson Avenue Oak Street Sheldon Drive City Park Drive P LOT P P P P P P P P P P P Sheldon Drive P LOT ROUNDABOUT/ DROP-OFF P P P P P P P P P P Jackson Avenue Oak Street Mulberry Street Your Opinion Matters As you reflect on the synthesized ideas presented in the next section, we hope you’ll share your feedback with us. Following this open house, a master plan for our beloved City Park will be refined. Future improvements within the park will align with the vision for the park as reflected in the final master plan. Park improvements will be constructed in phases, based on funding availability. A top priority is finding a home for the new City Park train. Please review the following four concept plans, and provide feedback as outlined on the comment card. Focus on the big ideas, and the location of major park features. Detailed components of the plan, such as finishes and materials are less important at this stage. In addition to the overall concept plans, please provide feedback on which overall vehicular circulation pattern is best for City Park, and which City Park train track location/alignment you prefer. Thank you for visiting the City Park Tomorrow Open House and providing your insight on the future of City Park. Page 1 of 2 Park Planning & Development Department 215 N Mason St PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 970-416-2192 fcgov.com/parkplanning Community Feedback Summary Spring 2019 City Park Tomorrow – Open House and Exhibit Feedback The purpose of 4-day open house, 1-month exhibit at the Senior Center and 2-month exhibit online was to obtain feedback from the community on the 4 master plan options, potential train locations, and circulation ideas that came out of the community engaged design workshop. Below is a summary of feedback data received. CONCEPT PLAN - “Which of the 4 Concept Plans is your favorite?” Plan A Train South of Baseball 81 35% Plan B Train in Core Area 31 14% Plan C Train in Core Area 39 17% Plan D Train in Core Area 77 34% “What is your Favorite Element from any of the Plans?” Plan A Plan B Plan C Plan D Total Promenade X X X X 4 Train Location X X X X 4 Boardwalk X X X 3 Playground X X X 3 Picnic Shelters X X 2 Gardens w/ Seating X X 2 Art X X 2 Train & Trolley Pavilion X X 2 Trolley Structure X 1 2 Trolleys X 1 New Restroom X 1 Event Space X 1 “Which City Park train location do you prefer?” T1 Core Area 71 41% T2 South of Baseball 37 22% T3 Core Area 63 37% “Which vehicular circulation pattern do you prefer?” C1 Existing Conditions 24 13% C2 Promenade / Drop-off 57 32% C3 Promenade / Roundabout 27 15% ATTACHMENT 2 Page 2 of 2 C4 Promenade / NE Entry 28 16% C5 One-Way City Park Drive 24 14% C6 NE Entry / Close S. Sheldon Drive 17 10% MEMORABLE EXPERIENCES - “Share a memorable experience you have from City Park” #1 Family / Friends #2 4th of July #3 Diversity of Recreation / Connection to Nature #4 Sheldon Lake PARK CHARACTER - “What makes City Park special to you?” #1 Existing Trees #2 Open Space / Quiet #3 Memories #4 Diversity of Use #5 Live Close By #6 History / Historic Elements #7 Children Playing / Lake Path / Pool / Green Space OTHER COMMENTS - “Open response” #1 Reduce Traffic / Improve Pedestrian Safety and Connections / Minimize change #2 Integrate Train / No Train / Preserve History / Preserve Trees #3 More Pickleball Courts / More Restrooms / Budget Concerns Page 1 of 3 Park Planning & Development Department 215 N Mason St PO Box 580 Fort Collins, CO 80522 970-416-2192 fcgov.com/parkplanning Meeting Summary Date: Monday, August 26, 2019 Subject: City Park Design Workshop Meeting #2 Presenters / City Staff: Brian Dunbar (IBE), Kelly DiMartino, Kurt Friesen, Jen Torrey, Colleen Bannon Participant Attendees: Do No Harm Cory Hudson, Michael Spearnak, Ken Christensen, Jack Armstrong, Shelley Koogle, Carol Rowley, Mary Beth McCubbin, Ty Goodwin Patina & Play Meg Dunn, Jessica Resnik, Joe Hendrickson, Susan Dominica Herrington Eric Smith, Don Myers Restorative Sue Kartheiser, Wendy White, Craig Hibberd The purpose of the meeting was to update City Park Design Workshop participants on 2019 community outreach efforts, provide a summary of community feedback, and to discuss/get feedback on master plan and phase I project options. Below is a summary of the presentation and discussion from the meeting. RECAP OF DESIGN WORKSHOP PROCESS AND PRODUCTS March Design Workshop • Participants broke into 4 groups. • Each group created a City Park Refresh Guiding Principle, Mood Board and Concept Plan. • A liaison from each team worked with city staff and IBE staff in finalizing the team ideas into a plan to be shared at the Open House. Liaison Comment: “There was sincerity in getting the final plan to reflect the team goals and vision.” Community Outreach and Feedback • Open house at Carnegie Creative Center April 10-13 • Senior Center exhibit May 7-June 3 • Staff led tour of exhibit to the Ancianos • 300+ community members visited the open house / exhibit • 200+ community members provided feedback on the plans and ideas Highlights of Community Feedback • Concept Plans A and D received the most support • Train location T1 (loop in core area) received the most support, followed by T3 (south of the baseball fields) • Circulation pattern C2 received the most support (promenade and pool drop-off) • Design elements most liked: #1-train location, #2-promenade, #3-shared train and trolley pavilion, #4 -gardens with seating, #5-playgrounds, #6 boardwalk, #7 picnic shelters Group Discussion on Community Feedback ATTACHMENT 3 Page 2 of 3 • Pie charts should just show feedback on each separate plan/choice (pie charts should not also show not combine results) • More people and a broader diversity of people should be reached in collecting feedback CITY PARK TRAIN UPDATE • Hillcrest Shops was awarded the contract to design and build the new City Park Train and track in 2017. • The style and color of the train is historically representative of the Colorado Railways in the 1890’s. • Photos of the train in progress were shared: bio-diesel locomotive in process; completed gondola car; nearly completed caboose. MASTER PLANS AND PHASE 1 PROJECT OPTIONS Preferred Features Included on Both Master Plans • Pool drop-off • Promenade • Informal gardens with seating • Large playground • Boardwalk • Picnic shelters Design Workshop Ideas Incorporated into Both Master Plans • Informal event space • Walk connection to north parking lot by baseball fields • Footbridge crossing of ditch / connection to core area of park • More restrooms • North-South bike route • Boulder shoreline feature Master Plan 1 (combination of Open House Plans A and B) – Unique Attributes • Minimize change • Train south of baseball • Pickleball south of baseball / tennis in existing location • Trolley structure and spur (demo of 1 tennis court) Master Plan 2 (combination of Open House Plans C and D) – Unique Attributes • Shared (smaller) train and trolley pavilion • Safe connections between pool, playground and train • Fenced / lighted sports cluster together • Playground shaded in summer and further from park quiet zones Phase 1 Project Options (for either Master Plan 1 or Master Plan 2) • City Park Train and site improvements • Pool drop-off and promenade (or street closure) • New main restroom Group Discussion on Master Plans and Phase 1 Project Options • If the WWI cannon is moved, public access and its setting should be considered Page 3 of 3 • Louder uses like pickleball should be located closer to baseball to maintain quiet areas in the park. • Permanent removal of tennis courts is okay, but maybe a hard sell with some community members. • Another park location for the children’s train should be considered. • The children’s train is a part of the park’s historic fabric. • The core area of the park should be focused on kids, and their safety. • A budget for full buildout of each plan would be nice to understand. • Plan 2 is preferred because it consolidates the 3 primary children activities (so they don’t have to cross streets) and it co-locates the lighted sports facilities. • Phase 1 project could be a north-south bike route through the park (due to high volumes of bikes in the park). • Phase 1 project should address health and safety concerns. • Phase 1 project should have a WOW factor. MEETING POLL (based on 15-16 responses): Do you support the 2 master plans as proposed for City Council consideration at the upcoming work session? • Yes: 81% • No: 13% • Not Sure: 6% Do you support the potential phase one projects A, B and C for City Council consideration at the upcoming work session? • Yes: 73% • No: 0% • Not Sure: 27% (Those indicating “Not Sure”, support an option that includes a north-south bike path through the park) Which master plan do you most support? • Master Plan 1: 31% • Master Plan 2: 56% • Not Sure: 13% Which phase one project do you most support? • Option A: 7% • Option B: 80% • Option C: 13% • Not Sure: 0% • Other: 0% Parks and Recreation Board TYPE OF MEETING – REGULAR 9/18/2019 – MINUTES Page 2 At the October meeting we shall strategize topics for future Recreators. Bob Kingsbury would like to write an article for the spring Recreator on the Adopt-a-Park program. b. City Park Tomorrow Update – Jennifer Torrey Park Planning and Development is going to Council on October 22 nd to provide an update on City Park and to share updated master plans and proposed phasing strategies. They are seeking the board’s feedback on two questions: 1) Does the board support the 2 master plans as proposed for City Council consideration at the upcoming work session? 2) Does the board support the potential phase one projects A, B, and C for City Council consideration at the upcoming work session? Staff is recommending master plan 2 as they believe it is the right solution for the park, long-term. Board: How was the participation from the neighbors, were they specifically reached out to? Staff: Yes, they were invited to attend the open house at the Carnegie Creative Center, to visit the exhibit at the Senior Center, or review and provide comments on the project online. In addition, several participants from the design workshop group lived in close proximity to City Park. Board: What is the budget? Staff: There is approximately $850,000 available for a phase one project. The construction budget amount depends on which phase one project is implemented. The funding for phase 1 was awarded through a voter initiative in 2005 and is expiring soon, so there is pressure to complete an improvement project using these funds. Board: It bothers me that there is not a full plan with funding. We don’t know what’s going to happen after phase 1, which brings uncertainty. Board: They will always find the money if they want it badly enough. I do think there are other areas the City can find money. This project could easily take 10 years. If you want the wow factor, I think you should take the leap. If you build it, the money will come in phases. Jessica makes a motion to support plans 1 and 2, and the 3 phasing scenarios for each master plan, with a preference for master plan 2, phasing scenario A. Bob seconds the motion. Motion passed 4-0; Rob abstains from voting. 7. NEW BUSINESS ATTACHMENT 4 10-22-19 City Park Tomorrow ATTACHMENT 5 2 City Park Improvement History and Context 2005: Building-on-Basics Capital Tax (community park improvements) 2015: Community Capital Improvement Project (train) 2016: Park Refresh Pilot Project 2016-2019: City Park Master Plan Process 3 Questions for Council What feedback do Councilmembers have on Master Plan 1 or Master Plan 2? Master Plan 1 Master Plan 2 4 Questions for Council What feedback do Councilmembers have on the 3 options (A, B, C) for a phase 1 construction project? Master Plan 1 Master Plan 2 A B C A B C 5 Questions for Council Are Councilmembers supportive of staff’s recommendation for Master Plan 2, Project B? B Pool drop-off and street closure 6 Funding Sources 2005 Building on Basics Capital Tax $1,700,000 Rolland Moore Park Quick Start Tennis Courts $29,500 Rolland Moore Park Community Garden $6,500 City Park Pickleball Court Conversion $17,000 Lee Martinez Playground Replacement $160,000 Art in Public Places (1% of Total) $17,000 City Park Improvement Project $360,000 Remaining $1,110,000 Design Budget for City Park Phase I Project $260,000 2015 Community Capital Improvement Project $350,000 Funding Available for Phase I Construction Project $850,000 City Park Train Fabrication & Basic Installation 7 City Park Children’s Train The children’s train was introduced to City Park in 1950, around the same time as the Statue of Liberty. For many today, the children’s train is an integral part of the park’s historical fabric. Photo from 1950 8 City Park Children’s Train The train operated at City Park for 60 years (1950-2010). In 2015, voters approved a ballot to bring back the children’s train to City Park. Photo from 1971 9 There is mixed support for re-introduction of the City Park train to City Park. 12 design workshop participants requested alternative park locations be considered for the new City Park train. City Park Train 10 City Park Children’s Train In 2017, Hillcrest Shops was selected to design and fabricate the new train. 11 The Gondola Car City Park Children’s Train Photo from Hillcrest Shops, August 2019 12 The Caboose City Park Children’s Train Photo from Hillcrest Shops, August 2019 13 The Locomotive City Park Children’s Train Photo from Hillcrest Shops, August 2019 Design Workshop 14 Design Workshop 15 Design Workshop 16 Design Workshop 17 Design Workshop 18 Design Workshop 19 Design Workshop 20 Open House 21 Open House 22 Open House 23 Open House 24 Open House 25 Open House 26 Open House 27 Open House 28 Open House 29 Senior Center Exhibit 30 31 Key Themes (2016-2019) • Protect existing trees • Preserve history and park character • Improve pedestrian safety and connections • Integrate train and art into the park • Add and/or improve restrooms • Minimize change • Phasing & cost concerns Feedback Summary 32 Feedback Summary Which of the 4 Concept Plans is your favorite? # responses Plan A 81 Plan D 77 Plan C 39 Plan B 31 total responses 228 KEY FINDINGS: Plans A and D garnered the most support A 35% D 34% C 17% B 14% KEY FINDINGS: Plans A and D garnered the most support 33 # responses Core Area 71 South of Baseball 63 NW Core Area 37 total responses 171 KEY FINDINGS: 63% prefer train in the core area Which City Park Train location do you prefer? Feedback Summary Core Area 41% South of Baseball 37% NW Core Area 22% KEY FINDINGS: 63% prefer train in the core area 34 Master Plan Options Master Plan 1 Master Plan 2 35 • Pool drop-off and promenade • Informal gardens with seating • Large playground • Boardwalk • Picnic shelters • Informal event space • Bike route • More restrooms • Curving promenade • Footbridge crossing of ditch • Boulder shoreline • Additional sidewalk connections Common Elements in Both Plans Master Plan 1 36 Unique Attributes • Minimizes change • Train located south of baseball fields • Pickleball and off-street parking located south of baseball fields • Trolley structure and spur for 2nd trolley requires demolition of western most court 37 A B C Phase 1 Construction Project Options Master Plan 1 38 Master Plan 1 A City Park Train Base Project: $850K Displaces field #6 39 A Master Plan 1 City Park Train Base Project: $850K Enhancements: $650K Total: $1.5M Funding Gap: $650K Displaces field #6 40 Master Plan 1 Drop-Off and Street Closure Base Project: $850K City Park Train to be put in storage until additional funding is secured. B 41 Master Plan 1 Drop-Off and Promenade Drop-Off and Promenade Base Project: $850K Enhancements: $850K Total: $1.7M Funding Gap: $850K City Park Train to be put in storage until additional funding is secured. B 42 Restroom Base Project: $770K City Park Train to be put in storage until additional funding is secured. Master Plan 1 C 43 Master Plan 1 C Restroom and Bike Path Base Project: $770K Enhancements: $110-$150K Total: $880-$920K Funding Gap: $30K-$70K City Park Train to be put in storage until additional funding is secured. Unique Attributes • Shared train and trolley pavilion • Safe connections: pool, playground and train access require no street crossings • Playground in shaded area and further from park quiet zones • Fenced/lighted sports clustered together Master Plan 2 44 45 A B C Master Plan 2 Phase 1 Construction Project Options 46 Master Plan 2 A City Park Train Base Project: $1.1M Funding Gap: $250K Displaces tennis and pickleball until additional funding is secured. 47 City Park Train Base Project: $1.1M Enhancements: $400K Total: $1.5M Funding Gap: $650K Displaces tennis and pickleball until additional funding is secured. Master Plan 2 A 48 Master Plan 2 B Drop-Off and Street Closure Base Project: $850K City Park Train to be put in storage until additional funding is secured. 49 Drop-Off and Promenade Base Project: $850K Enhancements: $850K Total: $1.7M Funding Gap: $850K City Park Train to be put in storage until additional funding is secured. Master Plan 2 B 50 Master Plan 2 C Restroom Base Project: $790K City Park Train to be put in storage until additional funding is secured. 51 Restroom and Bike Path Base Project: $790K Enhancements: $110K-$150K Total: $900K-$940K Funding Gap: $50K-$90K City Park Train to be put in storage until additional funding is secured. C Master Plan 2 52 Do you support the 2 Master Plans as proposed for City Council consideration at the upcoming work session? Workshop Follow-up Meeting 53 Which Master Plan do you most support? Workshop Follow-up Meeting 54 Do you support the potential Phase One Construction Projects A, B and C for City Council consideration at the upcoming work session? Workshop Follow-up Meeting 55 Which Phase One Construction Project do you most support? A City Park Train B Drop-off and Promenade (street closure) C New Restroom Workshop Follow-up Meeting 56 Recommendation Master Plan2 2 • Train-trolley pavilion • Co-located pool, playground and train (no street crossings) • Co-located fenced & lighted sports • Large, shaded playground separated from park quiet zones • Gardens with seating 57 Project B Pool drop-off and street closure Recommendation 58 Estimated Schedule Fall - Winter 2019 Identify Phase 1 Construction Project Winter 2019 – Summer 2020 Site Investigations & Construction Drawings Fall 2020 Construction Begins Spring 2021 Phase 1 Project Complete 59 Questions for Council What feedback do Councilmembers have on Master Plan 1 or Master Plan 2? Master Plan 2 Master Plan 1 Master Plan 2 60 Questions for Council What feedback do Councilmembers have on the 3 options (A, B, C) for a phase 1 construction project? A B C A B C Master Plan 1 Master Plan 2 61 Questions for Council Are Councilmembers supportive of staff’s recommendation for Master Plan 2, Project B? B Pool drop-off and street closure Bryan Avenue City Park Drive City Park Drive City Park Drive PROMENADE DROP OFF Jackson Avenue Oak Street Sheldon Drive City Park Drive P LOT P P P P P P ROUNDABOUT Bryan Avenue Mulberry Street P P P P DROP OFF P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P Bryan Avenue City Park Drive Sheldon Drive Jackson Avenue Oak Street City Park Drive P LOT Mulberry Street PROMENADE STREET REMOVED DROP OFF ROUNDABOUT Oak Street Jackson Avenue P LOT P LOT Bryan Avenue City Park Drive Mulberry Street P P P P P P P P P P Bryan Avenue City Park Drive Sheldon Drive T1 T2 T3 Jackson Avenue Oak Street Bryan Avenue Mulberry Street VEHICULAR CIRCULATION OPTIONS City Park Train Location Options Existing Conditions • Vehicular Circulation is shown in gray - South Bryant traffic travels in both directions - City Park Drive within the core area travels in both directions - City Park Drive east of Sheldon is one-way eastbound - Sheldon Drive from Oak Street to City Park Drive is one-way southbound - Sheldon Drive from Mulberry to City Park Drive is one-way northbound • Parking areas are shown in gold C1 Promenade One-Way City Park Drive • Vehicular Circulation is shown in gray - South Bryant traffic travels in both directions - City Park Drive within the core area is one-way eastbound - A drop-off lane is provided along the south side of City Park Drive within the core area - City Park Drive east of Sheldon is one-way eastbound - Sheldon Drive from Oak Street to City Park Drive is one-way southbound - Sheldon Drive from Mulberry to City Park Drive is one-way northbound • Parking areas are shown in gold C5 Northeast Entry / Closure of South Sheldon • Vehicular Circulation is shown in gray - South Bryant traffic travels in both directions - City Park Drive within the core area is closed to vehicular traffic - A drop-off lane is provided east of South Bryan Avenue in the core area - City Park Drive east of Sheldon is one-way westbound - A roundabout is located at the intersection of Oak Street and Jackson Avenue - Sheldon Drive from Oak Street to City Park Drive is one-way northbound - Sheldon Drive from Mulberry to City Park Drive is closed to vehicular traffic • Parking areas are shown in gold C6 T1 • Vehicular Circulation is shown in gray - South Bryant traffic travels in both directions - A drop-off area is provided just east of South Bryan Avenue in the core area - City Park Drive within the core area is closed to vehicular traffic - City Park Drive east of Sheldon is one-way eastbound - Sheldon Drive from Oak Street to City Park Drive is one-way southbound - Sheldon Drive from Mulberry to City Park Drive is one-way northbound • Parking areas are shown in gold C2 Promenade Drop-off • Vehicular Circulation is shown in gray - South Bryant traffic travels in both directions - West segment of City Park Drive in the core area is closed to vehicular - East segment of City Park Drive in the core area allows travel in both directions - Drop-off is provided at the western terminus of City Park Drive - City Park Drive east of Sheldon is one-way eastbound - Sheldon Drive from Oak Street to City Park Drive is one-way southbound - Sheldon Drive from Mulberry to City Park Drive is one-way northbound • Parking areas are shown in gold C3 Northeast Entry • Vehicular Circulation is shown in gray - South Bryant traffic travels in both directions - A drop-off area is provided just east of South Bryan Avenue in the core area - City Park Drive within the core area is closed to vehicular traffic - City Park Drive east of Sheldon is one-way westbound - A new roundabout is located at Oak Street and Jackson Avenue - Sheldon Drive from Oak Street to City Park Drive is one-way northbound - Sheldon Drive from Mulberry to City Park Drive is one-way northbound • Parking areas are shown in gold Train Loop A Core Area • Displaces tennis courts, pickleball courts and reduces the playground area T3 Train Loop South of Ball Field • Displaces multi-purpose play field #6 T2 Train Loop B Core Area • Displaces tennis courts / pickleball courts, the large playground, and 3 picnic shelters C4 - Enhanced pavement to increase pedestrian safety at intersections at both ends of the promenade - Pavilion to house both the train and the trolley and provide open-air shelter space - Xeric gardens and seating areas provided to connect core area to the lake shore - Conversion of the existing train ride area into a passive use area - Improved outdoor entry to Club Tico • Phase I Construction for City Park Train - Displaces tennis, pickleball and slightly reduces the playground area - Existing restroom if not replaced/relocated in phase I, would be inside the train tracks - The pedestrian bridge crossing if not included in phase I, would result in 1 at grade crossing of the train tracks - Requires storm drainage improvements - Impacts core area of the park in phase I - Existing Trees o 0 trees to be removed o 8 trees to be transplanted IMPROVED BOARDWALK CLUB TICO SHELDON LAKE BOARDWALK CITY PARK DROP-OFF IMPROVED ENTRY PASSIVE USE AREA PLAYGROUND RESTROOM STATUE OF LIBERTY TROLLEY GARDENS & WWI CANNON TROLLEY TRACKS & SPUR TENNIS PICNIC SHELTER DETENTION PARKING ON-STREET PARKING PICNIC SHELTERS PICNIC SHELTERS PICNIC SHELTERS TRAIN & HISTORIC DEPOT WEST OAK STREET CITY PARK DRIVE ON-STREET PARKING ON-STREET PARKING ON-STREET PARKING SOUTH BRYAN AVENUE BASKETBALL RESTROOM CSU BASEBALL TRAIN RIDE ON-STREET PARKING BIKE PATH PICNIC SHELTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PICKLEBALL MULTI-PURPOSE PLAY FIELD #4 MULTI-PURPOSE PLAY FIELD #1 HIGHER FENCING TOT LOT HORSESHOES HORSESHOES SEATING AREAS WATER FEATURE ENHANCED PAVEMENT ENHANCED PAVEMENT SEATING AREA WEST OAK STREET TROLLEY PAVILION PARKING POTTERY STUDIO FOOT BRIDGE PROMENADE IRRIGATION CANAL IRRIGATION CANAL ART ART ART ART ART ART D - Contiguous boardwalk experience along north shoreline - Boardwalk along north edge to incorporate a variety of seating areas and overhang lake edge - Interpretive signage throughout park covering history of park and nature topics - New picnic shelters near field #4 • Phase I Construction for City Park Train - Displaces tennis, pickleball and slightly reduces the playground areas - Existing restroom if not replaced/relocated in phase I, would be inside the train tracks - The pedestrian bridge crossing if not included in phase I, would result in 1 at grade crossing of the train tracks - Requires storm drainage improvements - Impacts core area of the park in phase I - Existing Trees o 2 trees to be removed o 5 trees to be transplanted BOARDWALK CLUB TICO SHELDON LAKE BOARDWALK CITY PARK POOL PASSIVE USE AREA SOUTH BRYAN AVENUE PLAYGROUND RESTROOM STATUE OF LIBERTY WWI CANNON TROLLEY TRACKS & SPUR POTTERY STUDIO PICKLEBALL PICNIC SHELTER PARKING PICNIC SHELTERS PICNIC SHELTERS PICNIC SHELTERS HISTORIC DEPOT WEST OAK STREET CITY PARK DRIVE SHELDON DRIVE ON-STREET PARKING ON-STREET PARKING SOUTH BRYAN AVENUE BASKETBALL RESTROOM CSU BASEBALL FIELD BIKE PATH IRRIGATION CANAL DETENTION HIGHER FENCING PROMENADE IMPROVED ENTRY WEST OAK STREET TENNIS TRAIN STATION PARKING TRAIN RIDE PICNIC SHELTERS WWI CANNON FOOT BRIDGE GAZEBO GARDENS PICNIC SHELTERS MULTI-PURPOSE PLAY FIELD #1 MULTI-PURPOSE PLAY FIELD #4 EVENT SPACE ON-STREET PARKING HORSESHOES HORSESHOES STRUCTURE STRUCTURE TROLLEY STATION DROP-OFF TOT LOT IRRIGATION CANAL (option 1) (option 2) ART C - Additional restrooms provided (near tennis / pickleball courts and near field #1) - Naturalized lakeshore edges with boulders provide better access to water - Boardwalk along north shoreline and improved boardwalk south of City Park pool - Wood benches and tables throughout park - Paved on-street parking along South Bryan Avenue and off-street park near tennis courts • Phase I Construction for City Park Train - Displaces tennis and pickleball courts, 3 large picnic shelters, and the larger playground - Requires significant storm drainage improvements - Impacts to the core area of the park in phase I - Existing Trees o 8 trees to be removed o 7 trees to be transplanted IMPROVED BOARDWALK CLUB TICO SHELDON LAKE NATURALIZED LAKE EDGE CITY PARK POOL PROMENADE PASSIVE USE AREA SOUTH BRYAN AVENUE PLAYGROUND RESTROOM STATUE OF LIBERTY RESTROOM WWI CANNON EXISTING POTTERY STUDIO PICKLEBALL PICNIC SHELTER DETENTION PARKING PICNIC SHELTERS PICNIC SHELTERS HISTORIC DEPOT WEST OAK STREET CITY PARK DRIVE SHELDON DRIVE RESTROOM ON-STREET PARKING ON-STREET PARKING SOUTH BRYAN AVENUE BASKETBALL RESTROOM HORSESHOES PICNIC SHELTERS IRRIGATION CANAL HIGHER FENCING GARDENS WEST OAK STREET TENNIS TRAIN STORAGE TRAIN RIDE PARKING NATURALIZED LAKE EDGE ART ART BOARDWALK CSU BASEBALL FIELD MULTI-PURPOSE PLAY FIELD #1 MULTI-PURPOSE PLAY FIELD #4 HORSESHOES TOT LOT TRAIN RIDE TROLLEY TRACKS BIKE PATH ON-STREET PARKING IRRIGATION CANAL DROP-OFF DROP-OFF RETAINING WALL STRUCTURE B - Themed 1930’s outdoor entry patio at Club Tico - Tennis court reconstruction and a spur is provided to accommodate a 2nd trolley; a shaded trolley waiting area is also provided - Conversion of existing train ride area into gardens and passive use space - Paved on-street parking along South Bryan Avenue and off-street parking near pickleball courts - Pockets of additional parking along Sheldon Drive and City Park Drive - New picnic shelters near field #4 • Phase I Construction for City Park Train - Displaces multi-purpose field #6 - Allows other park uses to be maintained / low overall impact to park in phase I - Existing Trees o 0 trees to be removed o 8 trees to be transplanted IMPROVED BOARDWALK CLUB TICO SHELDON LAKE IMPROVED LAKE EDGE CITY PARK POOL DROP-OFF LANE PASSIVE USE AREA SOUTH BRYAN AVENUE PLAYGROUND RESTROOM STATUE OF LIBERTY RESTROOM WWI CANNON TROLLEY TRACKS & SPUR POTTERY STUDIO PICKLEBALL PICNIC SHELTER DETENTION PARKING PICNIC SHELTERS PICNIC SHELTERS PICNIC SHELTERS TROLLEY STRUCURE HISTORIC DEPOT WEST OAK STREET CITY PARK DRIVE SHELDON DRIVE RESTROOMS ON-STREET PARKING ON-STREET PARKING SOUTH BRYAN AVENUE BASKETBALL RESTROOM BOARDING AREA MULTI-PURPOSE PATH PICNIC SHELTERS IRRIGATION CANAL DETENTION HIGHER FENCING ON-STREET PARKING IMPROVED ENTRY ON-STREET PARKING GARDENS WEST OAK STREET TENNIS TRAIN STORAGE TRAIN RIDE PARKING PICNIC SHELTERS FOOT BRIDGE CSU BASEBALL FIELD MULTI-PURPOSE PLAY FIELD #1 MULTI-PURPOSE PLAY FIELD #4 EVENT SPACE STRUCTURE INTERPRETIVE SIGNAGE GARDENS HORSESHOES ONE-WAY WITH BIKE LANE TOT LOT ON-STREET PARKING IRRIGATION CANAL A $790K - $940K Staff Recommendation Staff, with support from both the Parks and Recreation Board and design workshop participants, recommends Master Plan 2. This is the recommended plan primarily because it co-locates lighted and fenced recreational uses