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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4 - Public Hearing on Parks & Recreation Master PlanCITY OF BOULDER PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD AGENDA ITEM MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 27, 2006 (Agenda Item Preparation Date: February 24, 2006) AGENDA TITLE: Public Hearing on Parks and Recreation Master Plan Items PRESENTERS: Jan Geden, CPRP, Director, Parks and Recreation Department Sarah DeSouza, Policy and Information Services Manager Alice Guthrie, Parks and Planning Superintendent James Reasor, Business and Finance Manager Jamie Sabbach, CPRP, Recreation Superintendent Carol Adams, Studio Terra, Consultant Executive Summary: Several items of the Pazks and Recreation Department Master Plan aze provided for either endorsement or discussion at the Februazy 27 Parks and Recreation Advisory Boazd (PRAB) meeting. The PRAB revised the Master Plan Goals, previously adopted in Januazy 2006, included specific strategies for each goal, and added a vision statement. The PRAB worked with staff to develop detailed policies that have been recently updated to reflect current City Council goals. Staff has included the following items for PRAB's discussion and input: the Core Services Business Model, draft Pazk Service Guidelines and a draft prioritization process for completing undeveloped and partially developed. Staff requests the PRAB endorse a) the vision statement, goals, strategies, and b) master plan policies. Fiscal Impacts: All financial impacts for the Master Plan recommendations will be addressed and quantified at a later date. Board and Commission Feedback: City Council reviewed the PRAB-endorsed goals on February 7 and requested additional detail. The vision statement, revised goals and strategies will be presented to City Council for additional review on March 7. Public Feedback: There were no public comments related to the Master Plan Goals at the January public hearing. Public comment at the City Council meeting consisted of four PRAB members recommending endorsement of the goals by the Council. AGENDA ITEM # IV ; PAGE 1 Staff Recommendation: Staff requests that the PRAB endorse the Master Plan Vision Statement, Goals and Strategies (Attachment A) and the Master Plan Policies (Attachment B). Staff requests input on the Core Services Business Model (Attachment C); the Draft Pazk Services Guidelines (Attachment D); the Draft Prioritization of Undeveloped and Partially Developed Parks (Attachment E); and the Draft Investment Priorities (Attachment F). Analysis• Vision Statement, Goals and Strategies The development of the Vision Statement, Goals and Strategies for the Master Plan (Attachment A) has been based on the following items: public input in the form of surveys, open houses and public hearings; PRAB, Planning Board, and City Council input; and staff analysis of issues and trends facing parks and recreation. Performance measures aze in the process of being identified which will help the departrnent measure its progress toward achieving the goals. Several modifications to the strategies have been provided by PRAB members not in attendance at the study session. These proposed modifications and comments will be handed out at the meeting for additional discussion. Staff recommends a slight modification to the second strategy under the "Become Economically Sustainable" goal. The recommended text is: • Restructure Recreation Activity Fund to incorporate the Core Services Business Plan Model (attachment/glossary) Adopt a cost recovery policy based on Core Services Business Plan Phase in increased General Fund support as necessary Ensure the future sustainability of recreation programs and facilities Master Plan Policies Master Plan policies (Attachment B) reflect the City Council goals and relevant Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan policies. They were reviewed by PRAB in the fall of 2005 and those comments have been incorporated. Staff has revised "Policy 2.9 -Accessibility and Inclusion" to clazify that the policy refers to structural, financial and social barriers and "Policy 3.1 -Pricing" to address the concerns that have arisen over current cost recovery rates. Core Services Business Model The city's business plan requires that each department categorize their facilities and services as either "essential", "discretionary" or "desirable" based on set criteria (see Attachment C). Standard parks and recreation practice uses a "Core Services Model" to categorize facilities and services on a continuum from "basic" to "enterprise," highlighting the primary beneficiaries of the facility or service. For example, basic services benefit the community as a whole, while enterprise services generally benefit the individual. Additionally, a Core Services Model will set cost recovery expectations for each facility or service. The Boulder Pazks and Recreation Core Services BUSINESS Model (Attachment C) marries these two approaches. AGENDA ITEM # IV ;PAGE 2 Draft Park Services Guidelines These guidelines (Attachment D), revised after review and input by PRAB and Planning Board in December 2005, describe the desired standards to be met in providing parks throughout the city and identify gaps in our current system. New emphasis on smaller parks reflects the reality of development trends in Boulder and the scazcity of lazge pazcels of land for park development. Draft Prioritization of Undeveloped and Partially Developed Parks There aze 12 undeveloped and three partially developed parks within the current system. Completion of these ~azks has not kept pace with development in Boulder. This document (Attachment E) proposes a set of criteria and recommended priorities for completing these parks. These recommendations aze linked to the three funding plans that will be identified through the Master Planning process -Current Funding, Action Plan (what happens when/ if additional funding is available) and Vision Plan (what would it take to complete all of the "vision" recommendations). Drafllnvestment Priorities Investment priorities (Attachment F) will guide current and future allocation of funds. They aze linked to the master plan goals and identify what might be accomplished at each plan funding level (Current Funding, Action and Vision). Master Plan Process and Timeline Over the next few months, the department will seek a significant amount of feedback from the public regazding information provided in the draft Master Plan (see Public Process Schedule, Attachment G). Study sessions are scheduled with the PRAB once a month from January through May and additional sessions will be scheduled as necessazy after May. Open Houses are scheduled for the hour prior to monthly PRAB meetings. Public hearings on Master Plan topics will be held at monthly PRAB meetings through May. Additional public meetings and Open Houses may be scheduled as needed. A roundtable will be held with interested community members to help develop a draft public/private partnership agreement for consideration by PRAB and City Council. Round tables will be scheduled on other topics as needed. Discussion with City Council on Master Plan Goals and Strategies is scheduled for March 7 and a j oint City Council/PRAB study session is planned for May 9. As part of the communication outreach efforts, staff is tracking the public's concerns, comments and questions and updating the website weekly. Attachments: Attachment A: Master Plan Vision Statement, Goals and Strategies Attachment B: Master Plan Policies Attachment C: Core Services Business Model Attachment D: Draft Pazk Services Guidelines Attachment E: Draft Prioritization of Undeveloped and Partially Aeveloped Parks Attachment F: Draft Investment Priorities Attachment G: Master Plan Process and Timeline AGENDA ITEM # IV ; PAGE_3 Attachment A Master Plan Goals and Strategies 2.21.06 Vision: Strive for excellence in our parks and recreation system to reflect and serve the unique values and qualities of our community and promote memorable experiences. Goals: o Take care of our assets. o Become economically sustainable. o Fill in the gaps in our parks and recreation system. o Reach out to a broader range of the community especially under- represented populations. o Protect our environment. o Enhance our quality of life. Goal: Take care of our assets. Strategies: o Secure additional and stable funding for park maintenance to meet preferred maintenance standards and improve the appearance and function of parks and recreation facilities. o Create priorities for pazk and recreation facility maintenance on the basis of need, condition, usage, and type. o Increase collaborative efforts to maintain and beautify parks. Goal: Become economically sustainable. Strategies: o Secure adequate and stable funding sources, leverage resources, and develop long-teen partnerships. o Evaluate the structure of development excise taxes, including exclusions for commercial development. o Seek approval for a permanent sales tax for Parks and Recreation. o Explore the concept of implementing a special taxing district for Pazks and Recreation. o Collaborate with other city departments and other agencies to find efficiencies and avoid duplication of services. o Restructure Recreation Activity Fund financing to incorporate the Core Services Business Plan Model (attachment/glossary). o Change the cost recovery policy (?) to lower cost recovery expectations of the Recreation Activity Fund to ensure program and facility sustainability (e.g. raise the General Fund subsidy rate for essential and desirable programs) o Develop new enterprises and public-private partnerships to generate revenues and leverage resources. o Invest in parks and recreation facilities and programs that offer opportunities to increase revenues. o Evaluate the use of revenue bonds and/or certificates of participation to finance capital improvements at Flatirons Golf Course and the Boulder Reservoir. o Promote economic vitality for the city through revenue-generating activities and attractive parks and recreation facilities. o Attract more top quality competitive events. Goal: Fill in the gaps in our parks and recreation system. Strategies: o Identify and obtain maintenance funding for undeveloped pazks to complete development of undeveloped or partially developed community, neighborhood and pocket pazks. o Create partnerships to accelerate development of undeveloped pazks, and include Boulder residents in the process of planning and designing parks and recreation facilities. o Incorporate social, economic, and environmental sustainability impact filters into planning and designing parks and recreation facilities. o Periodically evaluate existing parks to determine potential enhancements. o Identify a strategy and funding options for developing Valmont City Park. Goal: Reach out to a broader range of the community, especially under- represented populations. Strategies: o Provide additional opportunities for anderserved populations, to include but not be limited to older adults, low-income youth and families, persons with disabilities, and non- English speaking residents by collaborating with other city departments, BVSD, and community agencies. o Ensure equity in access to facilities, programs, and services by creating and adhering to a Leisure Access/Opportunity policy (attachment). o Identify funds to create a comprehensive recreation scholarship program for qualified residents in need of financial assistance. o Increase financial support of the Youth Services Initiative to ensure its long-term sustainability. Goal: Protect our environment. Strategies: o Collaborate with other city depaztments and the community to improve or expand multi- modal transportation (pedestrian, bicycle and transit) connections to pazk and recreation facilities. o Employ environmentally sustainable practices in landscape management, including water-conservation efforts, low-water plant materials, integrated pest management, and in equipment purchases, such as hybrid vehicles and electric mowers. o Reduce the city's impact on greenhouse gas emissions by enhancing the city's urban forest. o Collaborate with the city's Facilities Asset Management (FAM) Division to develop high-performance park and recreation facilities by improving energy efficiency and energy conservation, and using recycled or sustainably produced building products. o Collaborate with other city departments to manage urban wildlife. Goal: Enhance our quality of life. Strategies: o Adapt to community redevelopment and changing demographics, including aging and non-English speaking populations, to ensure that parks and recreation facilities, programs, and services meet the social, economic, and environmental needs of the community. o Maintain high-quality programs and services for people with disabilities. o Provide benefits to the community by promoting physical fitness and healthy habits, especially to young people, older adults, low-income youth and families, persons with disabilities, and non-English speaking residents. o Communicate to the entire community the importance of recreation, fitness, and play in a balanced life. Attachment B Boulder Parks and Recreation Master Plan 02.23.06 Master Plan Policies References to the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan Policies refer to the current 2005 plan. 1. General Policies 1.1 Planning Period -The planning period for the Master Plan shall be 10 yeazs, which will sufficiently conform with that of the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan (BVCP). The BVCP is an approximately 15-year planning period with major updates every five years that extend the planning period an additional five years. The review process will be coordinated with the BVCP. (BVCP Policy 1.07) 1.2 Master Plan Flexibility -The City recognizes the Master Plan as a general guide to aid in projecting long-term needs, but not as a document to follow verbatim regarding service level projections. The Department most likely will revise specific service level provisions on an annual basis and will need to ensure flexibility to make such revisions. The Department, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, and the City Council will need to review these changes as they affect the overall program or direction of the plan. The plan should be evaluated annually for modifications before approval of the Capital Improvement Program. Changes affecting the BVCP will be dealt with during the five-year update. 1.3 Master Plan Review -Priorities will be reviewed annually by: (1) the Parks and Recreation Department staff prior to the development of the annual work program; (2) the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board in conjunction with their recommendation on the Annual Operating Budget and Capita] Improvement Program (by which priorities primarily aze set); (3) the Planning Board recommendation of the Six-Yeaz Capital Improvements Program; and (4) the City Council in its annual goal setting and budget adoption. All meetings aze open for public comment. 1.4 Needs -Future needs for park and recreation facilities should be determined through a continuing inventory, analysis, and evaluation of resources and resident needs (including resident surveys where feasible), to coincide with afive-year major update of the Master Plan. The Department will work to balance the mission of providing a broad spectrum of services to the population as a whole, building community connections by creating common ground for all residents, while targeting programs to meet the special needs of underserved and at-risk groups. l.5 Plan Updating -The Parks and Recreation Master Plan will be updated regularly to be consistent with the most current Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan. (BVCP Policy 1.10) 1.6 Economic Vitality -The Parks and Recreation Department recognizes its ability to play a key role in supporting an economic environment of partnership, collaboration, and opportunity with the private and public sectors to assist in achieving a vibrant and healthy local economy. The Department will support initiatives that align with its mission and promote Boulder as the destination of choice for events and activities that benefit the community socially and economically. (BVCP Policy 5.01) 2. Operational Policies Draft Policies Page 2 of 9 2/24/06 2.1 Operational Effectiveness -The Pazks and Recreation Department is funded from six funds and is managed for efficient use of facilities, personnel, and equipment. The Department is committed to using best-practice business processes for its business services. In addition, business processes are designed to ensure accountability to the public and protection for city assets, monies, and employees. 2.2 Operational Evaluation and Prioritization -The Department will evaluate its operational and management systems during its regular budget cycle. Evaluation will include an assessment of the relative cost and benefit of each program or facility, as well as its priority based on how it fits with the Deparhnent's mission..Budget recommendations and staffing adjustments will be based on these assessments. 2.3lnteragency Cooperation - The Department will cooperate closely and engage in joint planning efforts with the University of Colorado, the Boulder Valley School District, other City departments, other municipalities, Boulder County, and state and federal conservation and wildlife management agencies to coordinate land management policies, provide recreational opportunities, and develop a coherent system of public lands to serve area residents. Regional cooperation is key to providing services in an era of constrained budgets, limited opportunities for land acquisition, and increased interconnections among communities. (BVCP Policy 1.11) 2.4 School District Coordination -The City shall work with the Boulder Valley School District to plan and address the joint development, financing, and/or maintenance of parks and recreational facilities on City or BVSD sites, including the allocation of Educational Excise Tax funds for these purposes; and to provide joint or complementary programming at schools. (BVCP Policy 1.11) 2.5 Private/Nonprofit Sector Cooperation -The Department's recreation facility and program planning process recognizes the contribution of private and nonprofit facilities and programs such as the YMCA and YWCA in meeting community recreation needs. The City will seek partnerships with a variety of potential partners, including opportunities forjoint facility development and program planning. The City also will seek agreements that permit private sector organizations to provide public recreation facilities on City land [as long as they maintain? Intent not clear]a commitment to offering affordable options for all residents. 2.6 Parks and Recreation Foundation -The Department will work with the Boulder Parks and Recreation Foundation as well as other nonprofit and community-based organizations to establish partnerships and collaborations where feasible and appropriate. By actively pursuing these relationships, the Department seeks to provide the kinds of parks, recreation facilities, and programs that address community needs but cannot be supported through traditional Department funding mechanisms. 2.7 Resident Involvement and Public Process -The Parks and Recreation Department recognizes the rights of residents to participate in government decisions that affect their lives and property. The Department is committed to communicating effectively with the public, to providing opportunities for resident participation and neighborhood involvement, and to conducting business in an open and transparent manner. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board accepts public comment at its regularly scheduled meetings; other city advisory boards, the Planning Board, and the City Council may provide comment on the Department's plans and projects as mandated or desired. (BVCP Policy 1.30) 2.8 Safety -Facilities and programs shall have operating plans that dictate safety procedures. Draft Policies Page 3 of 9 2/24/06 Controlled-access azeas such as recreation centers will have staff to ensure that they aze safe to use. Staff will be trained to conduct their work assignments safely. Park and recreation facility design and construction shall be guided by recommendations from the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, National Playground Safety Standazds, manufacturers' instructions, and other safety sources. Safety inspections of lands and facilities will be made according to the Department's procedures and in conjunction with the City's Risk Manager and Facilities Asset Management staff. 2.9 Accessibility and Inclusion -The Department is committed to providing all residents full access to its programs, services, and facilities. Structural modifications to existing facilities to comply with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will be made on a priority basis as funds aze available for renovation and refurbishment. Accessibility will be emphasized when designing, developing, and renovating facilities. The Department will consider the interests and needs of residents experiencing economic or social barriers in its efforts to provide equal access to leisure opportunities. Every reasonable effort will be made to accommodate residents who experience such barriers. 3. Program Policies 3.I Pricing -The City of Boulder, in its citywide Financial and Management Policies, has established flexible User Fee Guidelines, which allow individual departments to determine how to establish user fees within general cost-recovery guidelines. The cost-recovery guidelines are structured based on established parks and recreation standards and municipal best practices The Parks and Recreation Deparhnent determines cost-recovery levels for each individual program based on a core services business model. The core services business model categorizes programs based on number of factors, such as community benefits, individual benefits, addressing the needs of underserved populations, ability to pay, and general health and safety considerations. Non-residents of the city of Boulder typically pay more than residents. Business and competitive market conditions may require that Council waive this requirement for some programs and services. Reduced rates for certain services are offered to city residents who meet low-income and other eligibility criteria. 3.2 Use of Facilities And Park Lands By Nonproftt and Volunteer Organizations -Parks and recreation facilities and park lands may be used by nonprofit and volunteer organizations at a discounted rate or without a fee if their event or program assists or is consistent with the Department's mission. A proposal outlining the event, its purpose, tazget audience, expected number of participants, fees, and staffmg will be submitted to the Director of the Parks and Recreation Department a minimum of four weeks before the event. 3.3 Fund Raising -The Department allows nonprofit agencies to sponsor fundraising events in approved locations. Agencies must comply with all City event policies. 3.4 Voluuteers -The Department encourages the teamwork of paid staff and volunteers so that users of parks and facilities are offered the best possible service. The Department shall develop and administer programs to encourage and coordinate community participation in recreation programs and in the care and maintenance of pazklands and recreation facilities, including an Adopt-A-Pazk program and coordination with community groups such as the Boulder City Improvement Association II. Draft Policies Page 4 of 9 2/24/06 3.5 Special Events -The Department works with groups and individuals to hold special events subject to the following guidelines: • The frequency of events does not pre-empt regulaz public use of the azea. • The event is held in an appropriate azea for the anticipated size of the event and expected attendance and does not affect a neighborhood on a continuing basis. • Environmental, safety, and public health concerns are addressed. • Requests by City of Boulder residents are given preference. • Other city departments are kept informed of or involved in events. • Event holders must comply with all City special event policies. • All events will be reviewed for environmental impacts. Contracts may be required for special events not sponsored by the City. Contract fees should at least cover all direct costs to the city. The City may co-sponsor an event if it has reason to participate financially. 3.6 Use of Parks and Recreation Facilities jor Private Profit/Gain -Facilities provided by city governments are for the public good and are not intended for private profit. Activities for private gain will not be allowed when they interfere with the conduct of City programs or general use by the public. Such activities may be allowed through a permit process with an appropriate fee. These activities will not be allowed if the City is already providing or sponsoring a similaz program (e.g., private lessons will not be conducted in City swimming pools). The permibrental fee for commercial (private gain) purposes will be at least two times the rate for a private rental, which is higher than a nonprofit rental. 4.0 Facility and Resource Policies 4.1 Adequate Facilities and Services -Parks and recreation facilities and services for existing and new urban residential development shall be designed, developed, renovated, refurbished, and maintained consistent with the adopted park services guidelines, park management plans, the recommendations and priorities of the Parks and Recreation Department Master Plan, and the financial priorities set in the Department's operating budget and Capital Improvement Program. To support the provision of services that meet the demands of community growth, the DeparGnent will work to ensure that Development Excise Taxes are set at levels commensurate with the costs of acquiring and developing park land and recreational facilities. Before approving the development of new parks and recreational facilities, funds for operations and maintenance must be identified. (BVCP Policies 3.05 and 3.12) 4.2 Facilities Locations -Parks and recreation programs and facilities should be distributed throughout the community to the greatest extent possible so that all segments of the population have reasonable access to services. Facilities that do not require the full range of urban services may be located in Areas II and III subject to County review. (BVCP Policy 1.24) 4.3 Encroachments -The Department shall resist by all appropriate means, including legal action, any attempt by any public agency, group, or individual to destroy or encroach upon any park, historical site, natural area, or recreational facility under the control of the Department. The Department considers its responsibilities to the residents of Boulder as a public trust, requiring commitment to the preservation and protection of natural, cultural, horticultural, and recreational resources located on park lands. The Department shall enlist the aid of enlightened and alert residents to support this policy. Whenever possible, parkland boundaries should be prominently marked, fenced, or designed around natural features Draft Policies Page 5 of 9 2/24/06 to prevent encroachments. Encroachments into park land from adjacent property owners will be examined and managed on a pazk-by-park basis. 4.4 Public/Private Partnerships -Proposals for the placement of recreational facilities or other amenities on public pazk land shall be subject to review and evaluation under the terms outlined in the park land development policy. 4.5 Neighborhood Responsiveness -The Department shall weigh neighborhood concerns and community needs in the development of neighborhood parks and other neighborhood facilities. Activities and amenities generally will be limited to those appropriate for a residential azea. Neighborhood facilities typically will be designed to encourage walking and biking and will not provide specialized facilities that would draw from a larger azea. (BVCP Policy 2.41) 4.6 Community Responsiveness -High-use facilities to serve the needs of larger groups shall be provided in community and city parks to lessen impacts on neighborhood facilities. In these designated areas, community needs will take priority over neighborhood concerns when necessary. Typically these facilities will be located for ease of automotive and alternative transportation access and be located to best serve a broader population. 4.7 Multi-Use -Flexible and multi-purpose use of public lands and facilities shall be emphasized in design and development. In evaluating the potential use of pazk and recreation lands, activities consistent with the original intent of acquisition shall be considered and analyzed based on current fiscal, development, and community priorities. (BVCP Policy 3.07) 4.8 Design Consideration -Parks and recreational facilities shall provide a balanced range of recreational opportunities consistent with the sustainable and appropriate use of the site and shall be designed to respond to the needs of the intended users and the natural environment. The Department will strive for design excellence in all new and redeveloped facilities. Pazk design should be sensitive to the natural features of the site and the character of the surrounding built environment, incorporating natural features and integrating the local ecology whenever possible. Parks, playgrounds, and other facilities should provide unique features that help to define the neighborhood they serve and contribute to a "sense of place." (BVCP Policy 3.12) 4.9 Sustainable Asset Development and Management - Deparment assets will be developed based on high-performance standazds for sustainable building practices, such as those exemplified by LEED ladd trademazkl certification and sustainable pazk landscape designs. Department assets will be managed and maintained in accordance with site-specific management plans that will be developed for individual parks and facilities. These plans will be based on an assessment of existing uses, carrying capacity, management issues, and asset condition, and will include recommendations for sustainable management strategies, operational practices, and standazds. Asset management plans will form the basis for funding recommendations to achieve a more sustainable park system. 4.I0 Historic Structures & Landscapes -The Department is charged with managing, protecting, and preserving signifcant and sensitive historic resources in accordance with adopted municipal, state, and federal criteria and standazds. The Department adheres to cultural-resource management guidelines set by the Landmarks Board so that resources may be preserved for future generations. The Landmarks Board will approve any proposed alterations to landmazked structures or landscapes. Draft Policies Page 6 of 9 2/24106 4.11 Cultural and Arts Development -The Department, recognizing the opportunity to integrate the arts into public spaces, shall consider including art pieces in the design of new parks and recreation facilities, and shall involve the community in contributing temporary and permanent art installations. 4.I2 Access Linkages -The Departrnent will work with the Transportation Division, the Tributary Greenways Program, and neighborhood residents to assure safe pedestrian and bicycle access to park sites and recreation facilities and to reduce the barriers posed by heavily trafficked streets. (BVCP Policy 6.03) 5.0 Environmental Management and Maintenance Policies S.1 Environmental Sustainability -The Department considers the goal of environmental sustainability in all its decisions regarding planning, development, and maintenance of park lands and facilities. 5.2 Process Compliance -The environmental effects of pazks and recreation projects shall be considered in the public decision-making process. Local, state, and federal environmental review processes will be followed when required or appropriate, and consideration of ecological systems will be incorporated into the planning process through completion of the Community and Environmental Assessment Process (CEAP). (BVCP Policy 4.04) 5.3 Resource Protection and Conservation of Landscapes -The Department shall protect and restore significant ecosystems and habitats for native plant and animal species on lands managed for these purposes. Promotion of biological diversity and protection of endangered species and their associated habitat will be emphasized. The Department is committed to maintaining a healthy, safe, diverse, and extensive wban tree cover to perpetuate the environmental benefits provided by the urban forest. Degraded habitat may be restored and trails may be provided to limit resource damage. On lands managed for their natwal and cultural resowces, a balance will be maintained between low-impact recreational opportunities and the need to enswe the long-term protection and stewardship of these resources. Natural lands provide opportunities to provide environmental education for visitors, to enhance their understanding of resource conservation issues. (BVCP Policy 4.06) 5.4 Wetlands -The Department recognizes that natural and human-made wetlands are valuable, rare, and protected habitat for plant and wildlife communities, provide recreation amenities, and enhance water quality. The Department is committed, where possible, to preserving and protecting wetlands associated with properties under the Department's jurisdiction. In cases where wetland destruction cannot be avoided, wetlands shall be restored or replaced. The Department shall comply with the City of Boulder Wetlands Ordinance and the Federal Government's 404 Permit requirements. (BVCP Policy 4.09) 5.5 Wildlife -The Department shall employ a full range of wildlife management techniques, using best- management practices based on experience, research, effectiveness, and ecological responsibility. Cooperation with other jurisdictions and public involvement in management decisions will be emphasized. (BVCP Policy 4.11) The Department will comply with all municipal, state, and federal regulations, rules, and administrative policies regarding wildlife management and habitat protection while balancing the value of preserving recreation opportunities provided by urban park lands. Landscapes and facilities must also incorporate goals of minimizing attractants (trash, compost, fruit trees) for wildlife that live in urban interface areas. Minimizing attractants reduces the potential for conflict between Draft Policies Page 7 of 9 2/24/06 wildlife and humans, encourages a policy of co-existence with wildlife species that inhabit wban interface areas, and enhances public safety. 5.6 Water Conservation -The Department shall promote water conservation through the use of alternate sources of water, including ditch water; improved plumbing, and outdoor irrigation methods and fixtures; water-efficient landscaping and site design; and exploration of the potential for the installation of synthetic turf The Department is committed to reducing water use by planting drought-tolerant and native species where appropriate, and installing and maintaining efficient irrigation systems. The Department will work with the Utilities Division to ensure compliance with City water conservation efforts. (Ref. BVCP Policy 4.35) 5.7 Stormwater Management -The Department follows best-management practices established by the Environmental Protection Agency and complies with all local and state regulations governing the discharge of stormwater during the construction phase of all projects to protect water quality and prevent erosion. Project design will also address the appropriate management of the rate and quantity of stormwater discharge from the developed site. S.8 Pesticides -The Department is committed to integrated pest management (IPM), which emphasizes environmentally sound approaches to pest management, with the goal of reducing, and where possible eliminating, the dependence on chemical pest-control strategies. The Department is a full partner in the city's IPM program and complies with municipal, state, and federal regulations governing the use of pest- control measures. The Department will develop an integrated pest management plan that reduces or maintains pest problems at non-damaging levels and that emphasizes prevention and cultural, mechanical, and biological controls over chemical usage. 5.9 Recycling -The Department encourages and supports recycling efforts in its facilities and at special events and promotes the use of products and services that are durable, repairable, reusable, recyclable, or otherwise represent aloes-waste solution, including the recycling of organic waste. The Deparhnent complies with City purchasing guidelines that promote the purchase of recycled and recycled content products. (BVCP Policies 4.41 and 4.43) S.10 Energy Conservation -The Department will promote energy conservation through its choices of high-performance building and landscape designs, building materials, and renewable energy sources wherever possible, such as those used in achieving LEED Ldd trademark svmboll Silver Certification for the remodeled North Boulder Recreation Center. The Department will pwchase fuel-efficient hybrid vehicles when appropriate, and will pursue the latest in technological advancements in furthering the use of renewable energy sources. (BVCP Policies 4.36 and 4.37) S.II Light Pollution -The Department will comply with municipal ordinances governing light pollution in new lighting design and replacement of existing outdoor lighting systems. S.12 Air Pollution -The Department seeks to contribute to reducing air pollution by selecting power equipment that is energy-efficient and produces lower emissions. S.13 Environmental Education -The Department supports numerous public education programs that promote an environmentally aware and sensitive attitude among visitors and encourage a strong stewardship ethic towards natural and cultural resources. To build understanding of natural processes and Draft Policies Page 8 of 9 2/24/06 human interactions with nature, the Department strives for excellence in its environmental education programs and educational information provided at events and local park sites. 5.14 Public Access to Public Lands -Public access to public lands shall be provided except where necessary to protect such areas from unacceptable degradation or impact to habitat or to protect public safety. The Department strives to balance long-term protection of natural resources and functions with appropriate visitor access for education, enjoyment, and low-impact recreational opportunities consistent with resource protection goals. The Department also will collaborate with the Open Space/Mountain Parks Department to develop collaborative strategies for recreation opportunities in urban areas that relieve pressure on passive park uses and natural lands. (BVCP Policy 4.10) 5.15 Alternate Transportation Modes -The Department seeks to increase the use of non-automotive transportation to pazks and recreation facilities. The Department is committed to helping meet citywide goals related to increasing the use of biking, walking, and mass transit, improving Boulder Valley air quality, relieving traffic and parking congestion around parks and recreation facilities, and reducing traffic burden in neighborhoods around facilities. The Department will coordinate with the Regional Transportation District (RTD), GO Boulder, and bicycling and pedestrian groups to incorporate alternative mode opportunities in future park designs and to develop specific programs that could include education, information, design features, and guided bicycle or bus tours of parks and recreation facilities. (BVCP Policy 6.01) 5.16 Carrying Capacity -The Department may establish carrying capacities, or maximum numbers of visitors, for both indoor and outdoor built facilities to prevent deterioration through overuse, maintain safety, and provide for ahigh-quality visitor experience. In natural aeeas and urban parks, a wide range of management actions, including possible limitations on use, may be instituted to ensure the long-term protection of natural resources and functions and preserve the quality of the visitor experience. 5.17Asset Maintenance -The Department shall strive to provide high-quality maintenance of park lands, street trees, and recreation facilities. The Department shall establish a classification system and associated standards for maintaining its parks and recreational facilities. These standazds shall be applied consistently throughout the city as funding permits. In the event of budgetary constraints, the Department will create priorities for reducing maintenance levels for pazk lands and facilities. The Department will provide preventive maintenance to public trees and other landscapes to keep them in healthy condition and to reduce susceptibility to storm damage and infestations of insects and disease. The Department will select plant materials that aze low-maintenance. The Department provides routine inspections, removals, and maintenance of public trees following standards established by the International Society of Arboriculture, the American Nurserymen's Association, and the American National Standards Institute. The Departrnent shall coordinate with the City's Facilities and Asset Management group to ensure appropriate maintenance, renovation, and refurbishment of facilities and other assets, and to develop an asset inventory and asset management plan. The fiscal plans and annual budgets of the Department shall reflect the requirements for maintenance of landscapes, facilities, and equipment. 5.18 Wildfire -The Department works cooperatively with the City's Fire Department and fire protection districts to reduce wildfire hazards, suppress wildland fires and support efforts to protect wildland-urban interface areas from the danger of uncontrolled wildfires. The Department is strongly committed to Draft Policies Page 9 of 9 2/24/06 processes that mimic natural processes, including the use of prescribed fire, to maintain ecological functions in natural azeas. 5.19 Dogs -The Department recognizes the important relationship between pazk visitors and their canine companions. Through educational and training programs, educational signs, and regulatory policy, the Department is committed to a citywide effort requiring responsible guardianship and well-behaved dogs. Policies on dogs that protect the land, visitors, and wildlife in both natural and maintained park lands aze supported by local ordinances. The Department will continue to advocate interagency and resident participation in policies related to dogs. Attachment C of Bol1~G City of Boulder Parks and Recreation `; Fp ,,, CORE SERVICES BUSINESS MODEL r..,.~.KR.;u,,.~,,.... BOULDER'S PARKS, FACILITIES AND RECREATION PROGRAMS CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS Enterprise Services can compete in the free-market but may require assistance for ENTERPRISE large capital improvements. They are targeted to specific users based on an expressed Boulder Reservoir (except park land at Reservoir); Flatirons Golf srrrices demand and willingness to pay. They benefit the individual and not the community. Course; Private l-essons (all kinds); Personal Training; Community ecover 100 % o These services typically include golf courses, ice arenas and other highly specialized Gardens, Harbeck House direct & indirect and technical venues. Flyers Gyrnnastics; Dance. Expressions; Pottery Lab; Private services Adult Sports ;Spruce Ponl; Andrews Arboretum PRIVATE or facilities \ Adult Recreation Instruction; Pleasantview Fields; should recover Fitness/Wellness Classes Services 70-90%ofcosts. South Boulder Recreation Center; Mapleton Complex; 5tazio Complex; North Boulder Recreation E N I-iAN CE D Enhanced serviu Center; East Boulder Community Center; Youth Recreation facilities should i . .. ,,, ., ~ ~ , .. ~ , Services 35-70% ofco5t5. Annual f louver Program; Park Shelters; Satellite Ballficlds; MERIT Expand (non-indusion); Rer.reation Center Facility Drop-in; Street Mall; Leam to Swim Programs; Scott Careen S2rVICeS .,,...,,.., ~.~.~~~~.,~~r, BASIC rk Restrooms; Park Facility Replacement; Skate Park; ~Iti-purpose Fields (soccer, football, ultimate frisbee, etc); _ SerVIC~,•$ rks and Park Infrastructure; Playgrounds; Maintenance (mowing, strnii ~r = . sh removal); Woody Horticulture and Urban Forestry; Park Shop and uipment; Expand (inclusion); Public Open Swim; Group Swimming Lessons; Business Plan Categories ulder Creek Path; Chatauqua Park & Historic District; Youth Services Initiative DISCRETIONARY DESIRABLE ^ ESSENTIAL P A R K S A N D R G G R E A T I O N i t-t E Private Services benefit a relatively small range of user groups and are tar- geted to specific interest groups or ability levels. These services generally include highly specialized youth and adult programs. Facilities are typically expensive to build and maintain. Enhanced Services benefit a wide range of user groups but are specifi- cally targeted to interest groups, age groups or ability levels. The indi- vidual rather than the community-ai-large typically benefits more. These activities take place at more specialized parks or facilities that cost more to maintain. Merit Services benefit a large proportion of the community, Merit services or facilities but can include a specific user charge. These generally should recover 35% of costs. include recreation programs, non-profit rentals and service or program enhancements. Basic services can recover between 0 and 15 % of costs. Basic Services are the foundation of parks and recreation. They provide widespread enjoyment and are central to the mission of the organiza- tion. These generally include the provision and maintenance of parks and provision of services to underprivileged community members. h7•nm the City s 13trsines.c Plan Dncunre°nl - DeJitrilions of Essential, Desircrhle, 1)isc•retiottruy Each City department is challenged to crcate a Iiscally constrained budget in which services arc prioritized according to their contribution to the mission and objectives of the department and aligned with good public stewardship principles. Services should be prioritised into the three categories shown, according to the following principles. Essential ^ Programs, services or facilities essential to ensuring the health and safety of the people and property in the community and municipal corporation ^ Services insuring the integrity of the most fundamental responsibilities of government ^ Programs or expenses that arc legally mandated by federal or state law or City Charter ^ Funding for ongoing operation and maintenance of an existing facility and/or inii-astructure ^ lnvesUncnts that contribute the most to achieving the core mission of the city. ^ Businesses the City of Boulder is required to be in and/or essential services that no other entity provides ^ Actions required by obligations such as bond covenants, laws and other requirements in order to avoid lines or penalties Desirable ^ Services that enhance programs or facilities in ways that advance desired community values • Services that enhance csscntial services or quality of lil'c improvements ^ Funding for replacement of an existing facility and/or infi-asu~ucture • Services valued by the community and created by the legislative action of the City of Boulder City Council ^ Actions required to meet Council's adopted budget and financial policies ^ Programs maintained as "seed corn" to provide a base for restoration in an economic recovery • For csscntial programs that have been reduced, maintaining the elements of a program necessary in order to make future restoration possible Discretion ^ Creates or maintains discretionary services/facilities that serve limited purposes or specialized interests. ^ Programs desired by the comnnrnity but not required to provide or enhance an csscntial service ^ Services that people could obtain through other means, private or other governmental and non-prolit agencies Gach department will crcate its prioritization logic, based on the principles above, and in terms that are meaningful to its unique business. 'I'bis should be expressed as short, clear statements of the invcs4ncnt strategy that will guide a department's prioritization of its programs/services. Park Service Gaps and Standards 2/9/06 Attachment D Park Guidelines and Gaps Park Service Guidelines The National Recreation and Pazk Association (NRPA) has established national guidelines for quantities of park and recreation facilities according to population, ggesting that these guidelines should be adapted to individual municipalities. The City of B er Parks and Recreation Department used the NRPA guidelines as a starting point, and that considered Boulder's unique geography, recreation preferences, and other circumstape ch as the high cost of land. ~ ~ a, The guidelines listed below are used to evaluate if park service`i,in exists ~ ~ .~ °`~ neighborhoods aze sufficient in quantity and quality; to detean~c need for new fat s to serve new or redeveloping residential or commercial azeas; ~ to rxlonitor progress'm meeting departmental goals. They are intentionally flexible to allo ~~lie city ~espond to opportunities and constraints. ~~~ _~' Types of Parks Pocket Parks and Urban Plazas Boulder's park system includes arks, which.are typically smaller than 3 acres and serve residents living within a .25 e "°ce. Urban plazas are often smaller hazdscaped and landscaped spaces tha ~ ro ' e op `space for surrounding residences, offices, and commercial buildings. Pocket pazkamd urban plazas will be acquired when lazger parcels aze not available or when unique oppo sties present themselves. q-,~.. ~„<.. Characteristics of Pocket~ar 1. Smaller than 3 a ~es ~ ~ ~`~~ 2. Easily access fr ~~~~'hborhood 3. Often include seats' ` " d/or children's play azea 4. Generall for pa's quit active) recreation 5. Expe „ , ; _ fain o size, materials, and features Charateristics of Uri Plazas: ~__ 1. ~ `~' all urban spec, often with a higher amenity level (hazdscaped azeas, street ` 'ngs, prttings, etc) 2. Oft punded by buildings and uses that help generate activity 3. Consi d outdoor "rooms" for passive recreation and civic uses 4. Amactive and usable to a wide range of people 5. Include flexible space that can be used for outdoor festivals, mazkets, and other public events 6. Expensive to build and maintain due to high amenity level and size. Park Service Caps and Standards 2/9/06 Neighborhood Parks Neighborhood parks often aze considered the most fundamental park type in a city's pazk system because they provide a focal points for neighborhood identities, gathering places for friends and family, opportunities for informal play, and natural settings for quiet reflection. Historically, Boulder's neighborhood parks are 5 acres or larger. With limited availability of lazger parcels, future sites between 3 and 5 acres will be considered only when lazger sites cannot be acquired. The depaztment develops specific features for individual parks on tl~basis of a design process that includes extensive neighborhood participation. Characteristics of Neighborhood Parks: 1. Typically 5 acres or larger Tti:3„~-~~, ~.x. , 2. Typically serve residents living within easy walking and biki~~ distance~(# mile), 3. Offer nonprogrammed outdoor space including paths, seaf~ ai8as, places~~=`."`'nic and play catch, children's play areas, and landscaping that enhances and preservq"s the sites' natural character. Characteristics of Smaller Neighborhood Parks: L Minimum of 3 acres :;; 3.. - " <` 2. Flat, grassy, flexible use space of at least 1 acre that is nv~grogrammed for active recreation use or used for stormwater detention ~'~_~`:~,"~ 2. Area for children's playground equip ent ^~ ..<. 3. Areas for sitting, picnicking ~~`~ ~;~,,;.:v. ^z~ ~..~~ 4. Easily accessible to neighbors by side~alks a(id/or~xfhs Community Parks Community parks are lazgex than 50 acres artd include a mix of active and passive park areas and active recreation f~ci~i~i€~ such as co~r€`s and formal sports fields. They include playgrounds and picnic fae:t'lities. ~©ulder's coriimunity pazk guidelines are met by East Boulder Community Park, Foothkl~, Cor~u~~sl~; and Hazlow Platts Community Park. The ~.~,..~~ department plans addltior a~~derelopment at East Boulder and Foothills. No additional community park sites are planned, though the department remains open to future possibilities. City Parks G~~3' pazks serverll~e entire community. They provide space for high-intensity recreational facili ' `~ as well as nat~i'r`al azeas and features typical of neighborhood and community parks. Vatinty Pazk and~the Area III site meet the city's guideline for city parks. Part of Valmont City PazRibeen developed, and the Area III site will be held in reserve to meet long-term recreational'n~iis: ~No additional city pazk sites aze planned, though the department is open to future nossibilihes. Park Guidelines: Park Type Size Walking Distance Amount/1000 Population (acres) (miles) Pocket Park < 3 .25 mile 1.5 acre/ 1,000 Neighborhood Park >_ 5* .5 mile 1.5 acre/ 1,000 Community Park > 50 3.5 miles** 1.5 acre/ 1,000 Park Service Gaps and Standards 2/9/06 City Park 100-300 n/a 100-300 acres total * Smaller neighborhood parks will be considered if guidelines can be met (see above). ** Residents living within .5 mile of a community park are considered to have their neighborhood park needs met Gaps in Boulder's Park System There are approximately 178 acres of undeveloped pazkland in the systeIjris includes 28 acres of neighborhood and pocket pazks, 35 acres of community pazks, an~~15 acres of city park at Valmont. There aze also 191 acres of city park land in Area III in r, "` e for future consideration. Due to funding constraints, park development has not ke'p residential development in certain parts of the city. Underserved areas aze locater~,primari z. e northernmost part of the city (see Pazk Services Map). Completio~f Boulder's oped pazks will meet the department's service guidelines in most of~`existmg undersers~d azeas, and will provide additional parks in well-served azeas. Exce~ations i hide azeas neaz New Vista High School and CU, where land is scarce and joint-use °~~ ment~v~"`tth the Boulder Valley School District (BVSD) aze in place to help mitigate needs, r , everal areas in Gunbarrel, which will be addressed as Gunbarrel redevelops. ~` . ~ , ° , The 2005 Parks and Recreation Survey confirmed that res?t~~ place a high priority on completing undeveloped park sites: Develop' neighborhood paz)~s°was the highest priority, followed by developing pocket pazks. The th ~ and priority was to finish developing East Boulder Community Pazk. ~; <_- ' ,,~ Park Needs in Developing Areas Due to the high price and. ; generally will take place in commercial and industria to acquire and develo '~ may have an even g~a because of higher density story h will ini than in andf to play" more a of availa~~and to develop in Boulder, future growth that aze n urrently zoned for housing, including Wing an~l°redevelopment of infill sites may require the city an open space and recreation. Infill developments her neighborhoods for parks and urban green space e per square mile) with more vertical development (multi- g over offices or commercial space). New infill housing ~`variet'1'~iousing~fypes and a range of prices, including more affordable units Boulder nghborhoods. With smaller housing lots, more young singles and seniors, :~ living in "starter" homes, infill developments will need public spaces for residents Flax. They sites may not be lazge enough to provide a neighborhood park of 5 or smallel' neighborhood pazks, pocket parks, or urban plazas will be considered. The '' xplore creative ways to acquire, develop, and maintain these smaller 3~~~arks, pocket pazks, and urban plazas. The areas where significant change is anticipated are Gunbarrel and the Transit Village. Gunbarrel has been through a planning process where there is an identified park need. The next step will be to identify where and how it will occur. Future Population Projections and Park Needs Current population projections estimate a population in Boulder of 124,400 (Area I and II) by the yeaz 2030. The current pazk acreage (developed and undeveloped) exceeds the Park Servrce Gaps and Standards 2/9/06 departrnent's guidelines established for pazk acreage per 1,000 residents and meets the guidelines for this projected population. However, the geographic distribution of the city's pazk land may need adjustment to meet future community needs. Through the city's area planning and subcommunity planning processes, future pazk needs in new and redeveloping neighborhoods will continue to be addressed. Subcommunity and azea plans address planning issues at a detailed level and explore new land use ideas, including specific park needs, for an entire subcommunity, specific areas, or neighborhoods. When Specific Needs Can't be Met New pazk locations are determined on the basis of an evaluation ofacors such as the distance to the nearest pocket, neighborhood, or community park, the avtn`la "' Hof a suitable ~~~. park site, the nature and density of the surrounding neighborhood, aceesss to Op "~'~` Space/Mountain Pazks lands, the availability of private homeownatirass"ociation pa~i~and competing community goals for suitable pazcels. Where as feasible, the department will explore collaborations such as BVSD, private schools, churches, or child Gaze centers; st,. way "vacations" [or easements?]; joint development ofpri~ spaces, terraces, and rooftops; and designs that increase the of additional par"fc land is not rn lease agreements with es°or transportation right-of- med property; use of indoor capacity of smaller spaces. _ ,,~; jt" "i4 ; or.~[. b -~k ~r\ Attachment E pF BOV~ G`R O~9 PRIORITIZING PARK DEVELOPMENT -%'~~~ti~ Parke & Renesunn 2.2.06 Setting Priorities for the Development of Undeveloped and Partially Developed Parks The Parks and Recreation department developed criteria to analyze the relative need, opportunities and constraints for developing undeveloped parkland. The process is intended to be fleixble to respond to changing conditions and new opportunities. In determining priorities for park development projects, the Parks and Recreation Department considers the following: A. Demonstrated Need Does it fill a gap in an already underserved area? Does it fill a priority need identified in the 2005 Parks and Recreation Survey or in other sources? B. Development Constraints Is the site ready for design and development with no significant physical or legal constraints? C. .25 Cent Sales Tax Analysis Does it meet an unmet ballot measure commitment? D. Collaborative Opportunity Is there a high potential for partnership? E. Maintenance Dollars Identified Have maintenance dollars been identified and earmarked for this project? F. Population Served Does the area have a high percentage of low income residents and/or children, youth, and seniors? Is it high density? G. Revenue Potential Will the development have revenue potential (rental of fields, etc.)? H. Development Efficiency Will development be more efficient/ cost-effective if timed with other public projects? I. Environmental Constraints Are there environmental constraints on the property that would need to be mitigated? J. Project Status Is the project partially built? PARKS AND RECREATION........THE BENEFITS ARE ENDLESS! Prioritizing Park Develpment, page c Draft Prioritization of Undeveloped and Partially Developed Parks A B C D E F G H I ) ~ ~ ~ Q "' b a~ o ae ~ .. ~ a ~ e c g a s o ~ ~ c ~ o tJ Undeveloped Parksites ~ ~ ~ o u° N v p ,v ~ ~ o W ~;: v ~: :o g ro ~ , rE oe `~ a i 1. Area III 1997 City-191 Yes (3) Yes(12 15i D 2. Alpine 1998 Pocket-.3 C 3. Dakota Ridge 2000 Neigh-3 Yes fl) Yes (6) A 4. East Bolder Phase 2 1985 Com-15 Yes '21 Yes(10) es(12) Yes(16) B 5. Eben Fine East 2001 Pocket-.5 C 6. Elks 1999 Neigh-7.9 Yes tl l Yes (6i Yes(11 es(13) B 7. Foothills Phase 3 1985 Com-12.5 Yes(10) es(12) Yes(16) B 8. Heatherwood 1985 Neigh-5 Yes (4) Yes (6) B 9. Hickory (portion) 1999 Pocket-.7 C 10. Holiday 2003 Pocket-1.1 Yes (1) Yes (7j Yes (9) A 11. Mesa Memorial 2002 Pocket- 1.7 C 12. Sinton 1993 Pocket- .7 C 13. Valmont 1997 City - 119 Yes !21 Yes (5) Yes ~8) Yes(10) es(12) D 14. Violet 1987 Neigh- 7.2 Yes (1) Yes 161 Yes~11 es(13) B 15. W of Justice Center 1972 Pocket- 2.5 es(14) D Note: Shaded areas are a negative, all others are positive. Chart Legend: A - Demonstrated Need (1) Underserved area within city limits on Service Area Map (2) High recreation facility need met -multipurpose fields (programmable) B - Development Constraints (3) Area III -not available for development (4) Not in city limits (5) Access road not ready C - .25 Cent Sales Tax Analysis (6) Neighborhood parks needed to comply with slaes tax bal- lot language D - Collaborative Opportunity (7) Neighborhood cost sharing proposed (8) BVSD partnership proposed (see BVSD Facilility Needs Assessment) E - Maintenance Dollars Identified none identified at this time F - Population Served (9) High level of affordable housing, families with children G - Revenue Potential (10) Sports field rentals H - Development Efficiency (11) Floodplain work will prepare site for park development I • Environmental Constraints (12) Prairie dogs on site (13) Floodplain work needed prior to park development (14) Environmental hazards (15) Threatened and endangered species J - Project Status (16) Significant portion of park built Prioritizing Park Develpment, page 3 Draft Prioritization Results Priority Grou ings # of pluses ~ # of minuses Funding Plan Priority Grouping A (0 minuses and at least one plus) Fiscally Constrained Holida Pocket Park 3 0 Dakota Ridge Pocket Park 2 0 Priority Grouping B (only 1 minus and more than 1 plus) Elks Neighborhood Park 3 1 Action Plan Violet Neighborhood Park 3 1 East Boulder Communi Park Phase 2 3 1 Foothills Community Park Phase 3 2 1 Heatherwood Neighborhood Park 1 1 Note: completion of any Priority Grouping B park assumes that the "minus" listed can be mitigated Park site can potentially move to Priority Grouping A if "minus" is mitigated and funding identified Priority Grou ing C (0 minus, 0 lus) - in alphabetical order Action Plan Alpine Pocket Park 0 0 Eben Fine East 0 0 Hickory Pocket Park 0 0 Mesa Memorial Pocket Park 0 0 Sinton Pocket Park 0 0 Note: Could move u to priority grouping A with an identified collaborative opportunit . Priority Grouping D (more than 1 minus, or 1 minus and 0 pluses) Vision Plan i 3 Valmont City Park 2 _ West of Justice Center _ 0 1 Area III Cit Park 0 3 ~R i PARKS AND RECREATION........THE BENEFITS ARE ENDLESS! Attachment F INVESTMENT PRIORITIES 1.15.06 y Of 60(J~ `~~ ' ~~p ~ ,:~.~ ~~~ Parks & R«c.raiu,n Priority 1 -Taking care of existing assets. 1. Investment in operating and maintenance functions 2. Renovation of existing assets, such as playgrounds, irrigation systems, park shelters, and parking lots, to maintain safe and attractive conditions and decrease costly deferred maintenance 3. Minimum investment in all facilities to ensure efficient operations, revenue generation, and lower deferred maintenance/replacement costs Priority 2 -Develop our highest priority park sites. 1. Development of our two highest-priority parks and allocation of funds to maintain them 2. Completion of park development required by the .25-cent sales tax Priority 3 -Invest in revenue producing facilities. 1. Investment in revenue-producing tacilities to retain and expand our customer base 2. High-profile facility needs including golf-course irrigation and clubhouse and Boulder Reservoir shelters, gatehouse, entry way, docks, and walkways Priority 4 -Broaden access to programs and services to meet changing demographics 1. Equal access and/or reduced rates to facilities and programs for underserved populations 2. Outreach and after-school programs for at-risk youth Priority 5 -Complete remaining gaps in park system. 1. Completion of undeveloped neighborhood, pocket, and community parks 2. Collaboration with BVSD to use educational excise tax (EET> funds to build multiuse fields that serve mutual needs Priority 6 -Adapt to changing needs 1. Establish funding for wildlife plans and IPM needs Priority 7 -Implement Vision plans and enhance our system. 1. Bond I$??1 for Valmont development 2. Additional land acquisition I$ range?] 3. Funding sources to respond to unanticipated opportunities [$ range?I 4. Evaluation of merits of the department serving as the city's green asset management team PARKS AND RECREATION........THE BENEFITS ARE ENDLESS! Attachment G `y pF BO/~~ ~~,. CITY OF BOULDER PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN ~ ~~z3 aP PnrMs 6 Racraasbn PROCESS AND TIMELINE Scope and Process Issues and Trends Identification Standards and Gap Analysis Financial Analysis/ Core Services Business Model Recommendations and Investment Scenarios/ Draft Plan Final Plan and Adoption Goals, St rategies and Policies Formulation Public/ Private Partnerships Public Open Public O en Public Open Roundtable House P bli S p u c urvey House House City Master Plan I- - (ma iled) PRAB Review and Public H Open - -- -~ - Board Discussion Board Discussion Review Committee Adoption __ _ o use p bli S (PRAB and c u (w urve y eb) Planning Board) and Public Hearin g P bli O en - Planning Board Board D iscussion -- - (PRAB) c p u Review and (PR AB) Board D iscussion Board Discussion ~----- House _ __ Adoption ~ (PR AB) and Public Hearing (PRAB) -- - - - Council Discussions and Board Discussion and Public Hearing City Council Review and Public H earings AB Accep tance ____- - - (PR ) City Council Discussions and Study Session 2005 SUMMERI FALL DEC 2006 JAN FEB MARCH APRIL -JULY AUGUST SEPT Public Input Board Input City Council Direction or Decision