HomeMy WebLinkAbout4 - Items from the Director, Design and Construction Projects UpdateMemorandum
To: Members of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
From: Chris Dropinski, Director of Parks and Recreation
Ken Ramsey, Superintendent of Parks Planning and Construction
Kate Bernhardt, Associate Parks Planner
Re: Items from the Director: Design and Construction Projects Update
Date: September 12, 2000
There will be a PR.9B tour of Beach Park, Basetine Middte School, Skate Park and Foothtlls
Communery Park pro~ects pnar to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting on
September 25 We w~ll meet at the front of the Municipa[ Buildeng and Leave via Cety van at 4•00
PM. We w~![ return to the Munrcipal Building around 5•30 tn time for dinner and the Board
Meetmg
22ND STREET RIGHT OF WAY POCKET PARK (formerly referred to as Blue Sky Hill
Park):
This park site has not been off'ictally named at this ttme. In the February 1999, the Boazd
approved a conceptual design w~ch the conditions that the plan would be revised to incotporate a
wood hmber and gravel fine stairs. Usmg the approved concept plan, staff completed the
Commumty and Envuonmental Assessment (CEAP) review for ttus pocket park. Staff and the
consultants are workmg on the final conswct~on documents. It is ant~cipated that tlus pro~ect
will go out to bid m October and that construction will begin late ttus yeaz or eazly 2001, and that
construct~on will be completed m eazly summer of 2001
FLATIRON GOLF COURSE FACILITY (formerly Angel Pines Country Club)
Staff issued a Request for Proposal m spnng and tured Odell Arclutects m July to prepaze
optional program plans, mcludmg buildmg redevelopment requirements for the building and
ad~acent site (swimmmg pool and tenms courts). Boazd review of these opt~ons is tentahvely
scheduled for December.
BASELINE NIIDDLE SCHOOL:
In July of 1999, the Boazd approved a plan for the redevelopment of Basehne Middle School
wtuch mcluded removal of exisung hazd surface courts and mstalladon of two new post-tens~on
slab tenms courts, one new basketball court, and associated site improvements. Staff and the
consultants completed the design development, construchon documents and bid process in the
spnng. Construction began m July and is anticipated to be completed m October.
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BOULDER RESERVOIR IMPROVEMENTS: ~,
Refurbishment protects at the Boulder Reservoir over the past yeaz mclude• renovation of the
men and women's locker rooms and installation of a new gasoline tank
Planning and design is m process to expand the negated turf azeas southeast of the public beach
azea so that this space can accommodate more lazge group picnic areas, including a volleyball
court play azea
BEACH PARK PLAY AREA RENOVATION
The Board approved a concept plan to renovate the Beach Pazk play azea, paths, and lighting in
fall of 1999. Staff and the consultants completed the design development, construction
documents, and bid process m spnng of 2000. Construction work began on site m July and is
anticipated to be completed by November
ADMIRAL ARLEIGH A BURKE PARK: ANCHOR DONATION
In October of 1998, the Boazd approved a proposal by a citizen group, the "Burke Beavers", to
design and install a naval artifact m the pazk hononng the memory of Admiral Arleigh A. Burke.
A neighborhood meeting was held m the spnng of 2000, to review the proposed plans for the
placement of the artifact. Based on neighborhood input and recent Boazd approval, the Burke's
Beavers will provide a tnbute which contazns a naval ship anchor displayed m an appropnate ^
setting neaz the pazk entry. Staff is working with the Burke's Beavers to procure the Navy artifact
and to coordinate the plans for construction of this protect. The Beavers aze collecting the
necessary funds for the protect. No Pazk and Recreation funding, outside of the on-going staff
support provided for the protect, has been identified for construction purposes. The protect is
anticipated to be completed later this yeaz.
EATON PARK
The Boazd reviewed and approved the Eaton Pazk CEAP and concept plan in Apnl of 1999
Approximately two acres of the site will be developed and 22 acres will be preserved as existing
undeveloped wetlands or grasslands. The Boazd also attended an on-site tour of the park in July
of 1999, and provided additional direction regazdmg preferred sue development Staff and
consultants have completed the necessary grading, drainage, and utility plans as well as the
required Wetland Penrutting Process. Construction has been completed for the following
elements of the new pazk: north property line fencing, trail, and budge connection, overlot
grading, road extension with cul-de-sac, utility installations, and rough grading for the bicycle
exercise area. Landscaping, imgation, walks, trazls, and site fumuure will be installed fall and
winter of 2000
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ELMER'S TWO MILE PARK (previously referred to as Iris Hollow Park):
Thos park site has not been officially named ar this time. In November of 1999, the Boazd
provided final approval for the concept plan for this 4- acre neighborhood pazk. Staff and the
consultants aze completing the detazled design and construction documents for bidding late this
yeaz Applications for Wetland and Floodplain Perrmts will proceed this fall and pazk
construction is anticipated to begin m eazly 2001.
The Public Works Department has procured funding ($1,200,000) for construction of a
pedestnan underpass at Ins Avenue which will provide direct access to this neighborhood pazk. It
is anticipated that the pedestnan underpass construction will proceed m 2003.
FOOTHILLS COMMUNITY PARK (formerly called the Community Park in North
Boulder):
Construction of Phase 1, 33 acres, was substantially completed this yeaz, including a 1800 squaze
foot maintenance and restroom building, approximately 50 community gazden plots, roads,
utilities, pazking, walks, truls, imgation system, 12 acres of open play turf, two roller hockey
courts, one half-court basketball court, a children's play azea, a youth play azea and climbing
structure, a shade shelter, ditch improvements, native grass seeding, and initial landscaping. Pazk
landscaping will be installed later this fall
The design and development of Phase 2, 36 acres located in the northern portion of the pazk, will
,~, proceed this fall through spnng with construction scheduled to begin fall of 2001. Phase 2 will
,~,. include: two softball fields, four tennis courts, two basketball courts, four sand volleyball courts,
one large playground and plaza, lazge group picnic shelters, smaller shade shelters including a
public restroom, walks, pazking, utilities, and required road access.
FORTUNE PARK
The Pazks Construction Crews completed site clean up, fence and gate repairs, and installation of
a new imgation system. Staff explored the option of preserving and renovating the existing house
at the Fortune Pocket Pazk site, however further investigation revealed that the house holds little
histonc or structural value It is anticipated that the house will be demolished this winter.
GREENLEAF NEIGHBORHOOD PARK:
The 1.5 acre Greenleaf Neighborhood Pazk was completed in fall of 1999. In spnng of 2000 the
Boazd approved a plan to install a plaque in the park.. A dedication ceremony for the new pazk was
held on September 9.
IRRIGATION DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION:
The Parks Constutction Crews completed imgation system installation at North Boulder Pazk, Phase
1 of the Foothills Community Pazk (85% complete) and Greenleaf Pazk The crews azeproviding on- nr,
going imgation installation or repair as needed at Baseline Middle School, Beach Pazk, and the Scott
Carpenter Skate Pazk The Pazks Construction crews will provide design of imgation systems for
the Boulder Reservoir, Eaton Pazk, East Mapleton Ballfields, Elmers Two Mile Neighborhood Pazk,
22"a Street Pocket Park, and Valmont City Pazk Phase 1 as well as installation of the East Mapleton
Ballfields and Valmont City Park Imgation systems.
NEIGHBORHOOD AND POCKET PARK ACQUISITION:
As a final effort m the 1995 ballot neighborhood and pocket park acquisition project, staff is
pursuing the acquisition of Four sites:
a) the Transportation Department property (tree farm) at Baseline and Foothills
b) south of Valmont between Folsom and 28a'
c) Halcyon School, 31u and Bucknell
d) Mesa Memonal Baptist Church at the intersection of Yale and Table Mesa Drive
It is anticipated that work in the acquisition of these four sites will be completed by May/June of
2001.
NORTH BOULDER RECREATION CENTER EXPANSION AND RENOVATION
In eazly spnng staff issued an RFP and selected Barker, Rinker, Seacat to complete the building and
site renovation design. Additional consultants were hired to complete survey work, drainage reports,
and soils investigation. Staff completed the required Concept Plan review, including review by the
Planning Boazd. Staff is working with the Farmer's Ditch Company to complete an agreement that ^"
would allow site draznage to continue to the ditch. The Boazd reviewed the schematic design for
the project on September 6, but consideration of approval was continued until the September 25'"
Boazd meeting
PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN
A Pazks and Recreation Advisory Boazd Study Session to initiate the master plan update process is
tentatively slated for December of 2000 Timing for this project will be reevaluated based on the
completion date for the BVCP and other departmental pnonties
SPRUCE POOL REPAIR:
Spruce Pool had to be closed before the end of the summer season in 1999 because of significant
water leakage The problem was analyzed and determined to be coroded return lines New return
lines were installed during spnng of 2000 along with general pool surface repainting prior to opening
the pool for the summer season.
SCOTT CARPENTER PARK PLAY AREA:
The playground renovation was completed spnng of 1999. The boazd reviewed and approved design
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and wording for a plaque to be installed at the play azea site this fall.
NEW BOULDER SKATEPARK AT SCOTT CARPENTER PARK:
The Boazd approved a conceptual plan on Apnl of 1999 with the understanding that pnvate
funding, $500,000 would be pursued [o fund the admrmstration, final desrgn, and construction of the
skate pazk. The Cary Liaison has currently procured between $225,000 and $300,000 m funding for
the facility at this point m time through donations, sponsorships and grants and anticipates that
additional funding will continue to be received. The Pazks Planning staff provided project and
construction management for tlvs project. The bids for the protect were reserved m Mazch with a low
bid of approximately $600,000, raising the total protected cost for the protect to a total of $869,000.
The Boazd approved the additional budget of $369,000. Construction started rn May and rs
anticipated to be substantially completed by eazly November The opening celebration date will be
delayed.
SINTON PARK
In August of 1998 the Boazd reviewed a Crty-funded student plan and model for the pazk The Boazd
did not support the student desrgn. The Board requested that staff proceed with conceptual planning
for the pazk, utihzmg some of the student ideas which reserved the cleaz support of the community
and staff. The Boazd identified a $200,000 budget for the pazk and a desire to utilize private funding
options. Due to the current workload and protect pnonties, staff has not proceeded with this desrgn
project.
.,,,,. in late 1999, the Boulder Urban Renewal Authonry Boazd revrewed a proposal from the BURR staff
that the BURR staff administer the desrgn process for the pazk. The BURR Board tabled the
discussion pending pnortrzation of other BURR work tasks. The BURR Boazd and staff have not
revisited this proposal.
TENNIS COURT REFURBISHMENT:
In the year 2000, six tenors courts were identified for asphalt overlay resurfacing
Two courts at Palo Pazk were completed in early summer and four courts at South Boulder
Recreation Center were recently completed.
VALMONT CITY PARK:
Site Clean-up: The site clean up for the Marcue and Helgoth sites have been completed, including
demolition of the bmldmgs
Site Review, Annexation, Initial Zoning, Amendments to the Boulder Valley Comprehensive
Pla (BVCP), and Landmark Review:
All reviews have been completed Annexation required improvements such as water and sewer
installations, hydrant installations, and mtenor fire spnnkler installations have been substantially
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Wonderland Channel Design and Development: ~.
The Public Works Department hired Wycon COI1StrnCUOn to build the Wonderland Creek Channel
and tnbutary trazl. Wycon will start constmction on site m early November, pending completion of
an agreement with the Cline Trout Farm.
Phase 1 Park Construction:
In September of 1999 the Boazd approved scope of work and budget ($3,600,000) for Phase 1
construction to include roads, parktng, walks trails, open tmgated turf, landscaptng, sitting and
picnic facilities. The Board reviewed the proposed Phase 1 scope of work m two study sessions m
May and June and reaffirmed the decision to proceed with Phase I park development as outlined
m September of 1999. Bidding is scheduled for October and work is anticipated to begin m
December or January pending completion of an agreement with the Cline Trout Farm and
completion of the Wonderland Creek Channel work
Public and Private Partnership Development:
The Opening Penod for Requests to Propose Partnerships is September 11, 2000 through March 12,
2001 The September 6 Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Study Session included a review and
discussion about public and pnvate partnerships
Design Guidelines:
In June, the Board reviewed and approved initial design guidelines for the park phase 1 and future
park development
Art Process:
Staff will work with the Arts Commtssion to select an artist to design and construct a razhng system
for the Wonderland Underpass Headwall
Property Management:
Portions of the park were flood irrigated with North Boulder Farmer's Ditch water this year to
mazntazn the viability of these water shares for future park use
Prairie Dogs:
Wild Places Inc. started prazne dog relocation in fall of 1999. They halted work temporanly in early
summer of 2000. They returned to the site m August to remove the remazmng dogs located m the
area of Wonderland Creek Channel and Valmont City Park Phase 1 construction. There are currently
(9/12/00) approximately 15 praine dogs remaznmg m the Phase I area. All remaznmg prazne dog
relocation efforts, outside of Phase I, is on hold and will not proceed until some point m the future
A bamer fence has been installed to minimize prazne dog rnigration back into the Phase I area.
Temporary Dog Park:
The Parks Maintenance and Mountazn Parks staff completed fencing work to create a 3.5 acre area
for temporary use for dog exercise The dog exercise area was avazlable for use beginning m July.
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