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AGENDA
Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting
Wednesday, January 11, 2oo6
McHenry Municipal Center
7:00 pm
Aldermen's Conference Room
1. Dog Park Development—Discussion of Project Status
2. Petersen Historic Farm Wetland Restoration
3. Pebble Creek Urban Forestry Program
4. Parks and Recreation Committee 2oo6 Discussion Items
S. Parks and Recreation Directors Report
A) NIKE/NRPA Pilot Project
B) Update on Land Purchase— 4312 W. Lakewood Road
C) Petersen Historic Farm Foundation
Next Meeting: Wednesday, February 8, 20o6
Youth and Adult Athletic League Meeting
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AGENDA ITEM #i
Dog Park Development — Discussion on Project Status
The committee has discussed the development of a community dog park at several
meetings in 2005. The last discussion was at the September 14, 2005 committee
meeting. It was the consensus of the committee to table further discussion on the dog
park until the results of the Needs Assessment Survey results were presented. Copies of
the committee meeting minutes are attached that summarized the discussion on
9/14/05 (Attachment 1).
The Needs Assessment Survey results have been presented to the City Council. The
section of the report that identifies the dog park response is attached (Attachment 2).
Preliminary plans have been developed for the sites that are near residential areas. A
third potential site at the north section of the Petersen Farm was discussed at the
9/14/05 meeting.
The committee can discuss several options on this new facility.
I) Use of one of the two sites that were presented at a public meeting with
preliminary plans completed.
2) Consider the use of a different location (Petersen Farm North).
3) Postpone a decision on location, and incorporate a dog park development
in the Parks and Recreation Master Plan process.
4) Do not consider development of a dog park facility at this time.
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Parks and Recreation Comnlittee
September 14, 2005
D Park Discussion
Director Merkel reminded the Committee an open house was held in June
information and obtain communityto provide
input regarding a proposed dog park in the City. Negative
comments were received from Riverside Hollow residents and others abutting the
along Riverside Drive. No comments were made regarding the proposed Fox Ridge Proposed site
Park site.
Discussion occurred regarding the Dog Park placement in an ahead
subdivision (i.e. Fox Ridge Park, an undeveloped area, or on a more,commerc'y developed
site. Chairman.Peterson suggested the rear of the Petersen Historic Farm Pro Pe �v
pally-centered
good location for the Dog Parr particularly since Home Depot has recentlyp m would make a
pO1nt through their subdivision. He noted the park is adjacent to commercial retail which access
.not create problems similar to a location adjacent to residential develo went. would
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Mr. Rapata inquired if the Dog Park would be fiscally viable. What percentage f
Park users would take care of the park, clean u g o the
what criteria the City uses to approval of new Programs,themed p r etc. � Rap
further inquired
residents. particularly
those broached by the
Alderman Condon stated her preference for locating the Dog Park in Fox Rid
noted area residents would be more apt to use it if they could walk to it. Alderman S
Ridge Park and
stated there will be objectors no matter the ultimate location of the park or the a m Park Schaefer
is created. Discussion occurred regarding possible alternate sites: p k Which
Petersen Park field area which is currently used for Petersen Park large event parking;
Cunat King parkland; p g;
Shamrock Farm school properly on a temporary basis until school decides to build on i
School site on Dartmoor Drive, t
Alderman Santi opined the discussion appears to be moving in the wrong direction
Committee seems to be broadening the search instead of narrowing the fo as
the
location. Alderman Condon suggested deferring further di a Dog Park
discussion regarding
for the
after the results of the Needs Assessment Survey have been tabulated and reported. Park until
It was the.consensus of the Committee to table further discussion scussion re
far 30 days or until results of the Needs Assessment Surveyare known g the Dog Park
Brief discussion was held regarding the conflict between the
prohibits dogs in all City parks and the McHenryCoun City ordinance which
dogs on a leash on its bike/pedestrian path. t3' Conservation District which permits
Director Merkel reported: Director's Report
I. The results of the Needs Assessment Survey will be reported to Council at its Mond
October 17, 2005 regularly scheduled meeting. A brief presentatio ay'
preceding Council discussion and action. n will be given
2. Petersen Park Waterfront Project will be inspected by the R in the
wrapping up the grant. IDN near future prior to
Table 2: Areas of Need-Facilities
Added-
Added User
Yes No Tax Fee
Restrooms in parks 81% 19% 66% 34%
Jogging/walking trails 71% 29% 57% 43%
Nature.Trails 71% 29% 55% 45%
Bicycle trails 70% 30% 55% 45%
Linked trails connecting arks 69%. 31% 60% 40%
Outdoor swimming pool/water park 66% 34% 26% 74%
Neighborhood parks 64% 36% 60% 40%
Playground areas in parks 60% 40% 60% 40%
Senior center 60% 40% 46% 54%
Shelters in parks 59% 41% 49% 51%
ature center 57% 43% 44% 56%
Historical museum/farm 51% 49% 26% 74%
Athletic fields in general 49% 51% 45% 55%
i Golf learning center/driving range 48% 52% 5% 95%
Athletic fields 47% 53% 45% 55%
Public Golf Course 47% 53% 7% 93%
Omamental parks/gardens 47% 53% 41% 59%
Performing fine arts center 47% 53% 17% 83%
Boat rentals 46% 54% 3% 97%
Lighted athletic fields 45% 55% 44% 56%
Outdoor tennis courts 45% 55% 34% 66%
Canoeing 44% 56% 5% 95%
Driving range 44% 56% 5% 95%
Outdoor basketball courts 42% 58% 42% 58%
Dog park 41% 59% 19% 81%
Motorized boat launch to and for Fox River 39% 61% 6% 94%
Running track 36% . 64% 39% 61%
Archery range 23% 77% 6% 94%
McHenry Parks and Recreation Department lg
Needs Assessment Management Learning Laboratories
AGENDA ITEM *2
Petersen Historic Farm Wetland Restoration
Information on the Petersen Historic Farm Wetland Restoration was presented to the
committee on 6/9/05.
The city entered into an agreement with the Corps of Engineers to mitigate a wetland
area at Petersen Farm for the McHenry Savings Bank construction on the Route 31
property. The Savings Bank deposited $48,000 with CorLands for mitigation costs.
The city has worked with the CorLands and the McHenry County Soil and Water District
(SWCD) to administer this project. Work that has been competed includes a tile
inventory, tile abandonment, grading, installation of test monitoring wells and fence
removal. Work that needs to be contracted to complete this project included prescribed
burns, trail access and construction of a nature observation/interpretation deck area.
The SWCD has received proposals for professional services to conduct a prescribed burn
in the spring of 2oo6. The Park Maintenance staff will assist in coordinating the work of
the contractor and the McHenry Township Fire Protection District.
The new road access has been substantially completed in the wooded area behind the
homestead. This new road will enable us to conduct this burn with proper equipment
access.
The development of the trail access and nature observation interpretation deck area will
proceed this summer. Funds for the construction of this facility are included in the
wetland restoration budget.
A copy of the budget for this project is attached (Attachment #3). The budget estimate
for the prescribed burn was $7,000. The cost submitted by JFNEW for these
professional services is $3,800.00. The savings in the cost of the prescribed burn can be
used to assist in the completion of the trail and deck development.
The City of McHenry will be asked to sign the contract with JFNEW as a cooperating
agency in this project (we are the land owner). The city will also be involved in efforts to
secure an Illinois EPA Permit to conduct an environmental burn.
Plans for the development of the trail and observation deck will come before the Parks
and Recreation Committee for review.
The City of McHenry will assume all future wetland management activities. The
activities include periodic prescribed burns, removal of invasive plant species and
monitoring reports.
August 12, 2005
Subject: Updated Petersen Park Budget as of 8/11/05
This is an updated budget and plan for the Petersen Park wetland restoration project.
On Thursday, August 11`h staff form the McHenryPark District,, (Pete Merkle and Tox�Ambros),
Ken Fiske, and staff form the SWCD (Spring Duffey and Ed Weskerna)met to discuss the final
wrap up of the Peterson Park wetland Restoration project.
To date the following expenses and work have been completed.
Total amount allocated for project $48,000.00
SWCD administrative fee $ 7,200.00 Not paid as of 8/11/05
$40,800.00
CorLands administrative fee $ 2,400.00 Not paid as of 8h 1105
$3 8,400.00
Tile inventory and drainage plan $ 5,860.00 Paid to Huddleston
$32,540.00
Staking wetland boundary $ 200.00 Paid to Woodstock Land Survey
$32,340.00
Crimping tile, ditch fill/earthwork $ 12,080.00 Paid to Huddleston
$ 20,260.00
Ground preparation(prescribed burn)
&plant material $ 7,000.00 Updated estimate (receipts required)
$ 135260.00
Mowing/maintenance $ 3,000.00 Updated estimate
$ 10,260.00
Observation Deck in lieu of trail $ 5,130.00 Updated estimate (receipts required)
$ 5,130.00
Contingency funds $4,780.00 $350.00 paid to Woodstock Land Survey for
re-surveying
Tentative schedule to finish work.
In the fall of 2005 the site will be burned and odd areas (that fail to burn) will be mowed. Any
invasive trees and shrubs will also be removed. Estimates are currently being sought.
In the spring of 2006 the observation deck will be installed. The observation deck was decided
instead of a trail through or around the wetland area for a number of reasons, first fill material
such as wood chips would have to installed which would be a violation of the permit, difficulties
in maintenance was another consideration. Since the wetland will need to be burned on a regular
basis it was decided to install the observation deck for these reasons. Estimates are currently
being sought.
$3,000.00 for mowing and maintenance and the$4,780.00 for contingency should be turned over
to the McHenry Co SWCD by October 1, 2006. Use of these will be restricted to cover any costs
associated with the maintenance and improvement of the wetland restoration project. Proof of
these funds being placed in a restricted account will be necessary before CorLands can release
these funds.
AGENDA ITEM #.q
Pebble Creek Urban ForestryProgram
The Parks and Recreation Committee approved an Urban Forestry Demonstration
Project for the planting of up to 6o parkway trees in the Pebble Creek subdivision.
Information was mailed to all residents in this subdivision describing the program and
detailing the process to assist in the purchase of trees.
As of January 6, 2006, we have orders for 56 trees. The deadline for tree orders is
Friday, January 13, 20o6. Staff will prepare a bid specification packet to send to area
nurseries to provide tree stock and planting services for spring 20o6.
An open house meeting was held on November 3, 2005 at the Municipal Center to
answer any questions residents had on this tree planting program. A follow up letter
was sent out in mid December reminding residents about the January 13th registration
deadline and inviting them to consider the purchase of a tree for the holidays.
Tom Schmidt will coordinate the planting project with a local nursery and assist in
identifying the appropriate planting locations.
A report on the results of this project will be presented to the Parks and Recreation
Committee in September 20o6. The committee can begin to consider the next forestry
effort for 2007.
Attached: Pebble Creek Tree Order Form
City of McHenry
Department of Parks & Recreation
Urban Forestry Demonstration Project — Parkway Trees
Pebble Creek Subdivision
Spring 20o6
INTRODUCTION
The City of McHenry is proposing to expand its Urban Forestry Program in the area of
parkway tree planting in residential areas. The initial program targeted an established
neighborhood with a significant number of mature trees.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Phase II of this program will illustrate how parkway trees can be planted into a new
residential subdivision. Pebble Creek subdivision has been selected because it is a
residential area built on a former agricultural property. Typically the only trees left on
these cropland areas are the scrub trees in the property lines or windbreaks.
A cooperative tree planting program is being proposed between the City and residents of
Pebble Creek. This program is similar to other communities that have a well developed
forestry division responsible for planting,trimming and removable of all parkway trees.
The Parks and Recreation Department will coordinate a Cost Share Tree Planting
Program with interested residents in Pebble Creek. Selected tree species will be planted
by a landscape contractor in the Spring of 20o6.
Residents interested in having a tree(s) planted in the parkway in front of their home
can enroll in this program. The cost is $1oo.00/tree for the purchase and tree planting.
This 50/50 Cost Share Program is limited to the first 6o trees allocated to this program.
The location of trees planted in the parkway must meet all the requirements for street
tree planting as detailed in the City of McHenry Tree Ordinance. These requirements
address planting near public utilities, minimum distances from driveways and
intersections and size/species of trees. Final approval of the planting location will be
completed by the City Forester.
PROGRAM ENROLLMENT
Applications for this program are available at the City of McHenry Parks and Recreation
Department. The deadline for enrollment in this program is January 13, 20o6.
Residents are encouraged to place their order early due to the limited number of trees
available.
Residents participating in this program will be recognized at the City of McHenry
Annual Arbor Day Celebration on Friday,April 28, 20o6.
CITY OF MCHENRY
URBAN FORESTRY DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM
PEBBLE CREEK PARKWAY TREES
SPRING 20o6
ENROLLMENT FORM
Name:
Address: McHenry, IL 6o050
Home Phone: Work Phone:
Email Address:
Tree List
Autumn Purple Ash
Elms with Dutch Elm Disease Resistance
Ginko
Hackberry
Honeylocust
Kentucky Coffee Tree
Littleleaf Linden
Trees) Purchased @ $ioo.00 = $
Make checks payable to: City of McHenry
DEADLINE TO ORDER TREES
JANUARY 1�, 2oo6
Return to:
City of McHenry/ Parks &Recreation Department
333 S. Green Street
McHenry, IL 60050
(Office Use Only)
Lot #: Front Yard: Side Yard:
Utility Conflicts: None:
Alternate Location:
Site Approval: Site Denial:
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AGENDA ITEM #4
Parks and Recreation Committee 2006 Discussion Items
Attached is a list of the discussion items for the Parks and Recreation Committee for the
2006 calendar year. This list was prepared by Parks and Recreation Director Merkel
and Committee Chairman Peterson.
If there are any additional items the committee would like to see added to this list they
can be added into the agenda. Items can be assigned to the agenda at the direction of the
Mayor and/or City Council.
A note has been included at the bottom of this list about additional meetings that may
be required in the end phase of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan process. I would
anticipate that our meetings in September, October and November will devoted to
discussing recommendations made in this Master Plan.
A copy of the list of discussion items is attached along with the schedule of 2006
meeting dates approved at our November meeting.
Discussion Items For 20o6 Parks & Recreation Committee Meetin s
Dog Park Development— Location
Petersen Historic Farm Wetland Restoration January
January
Youth and Adult Athletic League Planning Meeting
Playground Renovations — Last Year of Program February
March
Petersen Historic Farm — Building Maintenance
March
Wheeler Park Development
March
Shamrock Farms Park— Project Updates
May
Hickory Creek Farm Maintenance Storage Facility
May
Recreation Program Facility Usage
May
Parks and Recreation Master Plan — Progress Report
June
Urban Forestry Report— Identify 2007 Project
Parks and Recreation Master Plan — Preliminary Draft September
Sept./Oct.
Althoff Park Turf Evaluation
November
Any and all items as assigned by the Mayor/City Council
Special Projects
Shamrock Farms Park
Groundbreaking Spring/Dedication upon completion
Parks &Recreation Master Plan — Phase II
Note: Several committee meetings will be needed to discuss the development of the
Parks and Recreation Master Plan process. The committee and staff will be involved
with the consulting firm on development of this planning document.
2oo6 Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting Schedule
Wednesday, January 11, 2oo6, 7:00 pm Aldermen's Conference Room
Wednesday, February 8, 2oo6, 7:00 pm, Classroom #193, Youth and Adult Athletic
League Scheduling Meeting
Wednesday, March 8, 20o6, 7:00 pm Aldermen's Conference Room
Wednesday, May 17, 2oo6, 7:00 pm Aldermen's Conference Room
Wednesday, June 14, 2oo6, 7:00 pm Aldermen's Conference Room
Wednesday, September 13, 20o6, 7:00 pm Aldermen's Conference Room
Wednesday, October 19, 20o6, 7:00 pm Aldermen's Conference Room
Wednesday, November 8, 2oo6, 7:00 pm Aldermen's Conference Room
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AGENDA ITEM #ti
A) NIKE/NRPA Pilot Program
Attached is an information sheet on a joint program sponsored by NIKE
and NRPA to provide cleated shoes to serving youth. Staff has applied to
participate in this program.
B) Update on Land Purchase - 4 312 W. Lakewood Road
A brief report will be given on the acquisition and condition of this
property.
C) Petersen Park Farm Foundation
A brief presentation will be made on the establishment of a foundation for
the Petersen Historic Farm.
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Advocacy softball season! This pilot project is an initiative to support des
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Publications&Research Benefits of Participating in the pilot:
Programs& • Assist in the development of a national strategy to provide under-served youth with sports 1
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Step Up To Health • Increase program participation levels of under-served youth
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Tennis • Review the questions
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I Contact Us • February 2006 - Product Fulfillment
• March -June 2006 - Follow-up with local agencies
Marketing Opportunities • April 2006 - Pilot site mid report due to NRPA
• June 2006 - Pilot sites reports due to NRPA
Resources • July 2006 - NRPA submits final report to NIKE
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Flo Local Agency Requirements:
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