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Home My WebLink AboutPacket - 1/9/2008 - Parks and Recreation Committee � i h 1,• ��iENDA � Parfcs & Recreation Committee Meeting Wednesday, January 9, 2008 McHenry Municipal Center 7:00 pm Alderman's Conference Room 1. Discussion on Development af Community Dog Park 2. Staff Reports A. League Scheduling Meeting—February 20, �008—7:04 pm 3. New Business Next Meeting: Wednesday, March 12,2008 � } ; . ' �:;Q-. ... :.r. �.31. AGENDA ITEM #1 - Discussion on Development of Communitv Do� Park The Parks & Recreation Committee has discussed the development of a Community Dog Park since 2005. Preliminary site plans and cost estimates were developed for an area north of the Riverside Hollow subdivision and Fox Ridge Park (west). (Attachment#1) 3D Design developed these site plans and cost estimates for committee review. A public open house meeting was held on Wednesday, June 15, 2005 to review the preliminary plans for these two sites. (Attachment #2) Residents attending this open house expressed a need for such a facility in the community. Some neighborhood residents were concerned about the impact to adjoining residential areas. No action was taken on the development of these two sites. The committee discussed including the idea of a dog park development in the community needs assessment survey and the park and open space master plan. The desire for a dog park facility was supported in the needs assessment survey and was discussed in the public community design charettes. Althoff Park was identified in the design charette phase of the open space master plan as a potential dog park site. The conversion of some of the turf area was suggested due to the difficulty in maintaining this location for an active soccer facility. The final draft of the open space master plan included a recommendation to convert a portion of Althoff Park into a dog park facility. (Attachment#3) If the committee is interested in moving ahead with the development of a community dog park facility we have three potential locations. The two sites reviewed in 2005 are undeveloped sites that would require a significant investment in facility costs. The Althoff Park site has the basic support facilities in place and would require some fencing revisions. All three sites have some residential properties adjoining one or two sides of the proposed locations. Any negative adverse effects to the residential areas could be minimized in the final design of a dog park. These design features could include setback distances, landscape screening and fencing. Once a final site is identified a qualified design firm can be contracted for development of a site plan and preliminary cost estimates. Staff can develop a program plan for this facility that would include rules/regulations, resident/non-resident policy, fee structure, enforcement options and hours of operation. Dog Park - Site A Concept ' � City of McHenry Department of Parks and Recreation June 14, 2005 � � _ _ _ � I � � . , I � I ,' � � � _ Fox Ridge Park � . / � I 1 . 1 i 1 I , I � I I Y' � I ' I r i � . � � � :� . . Phas II � � ;�� ' — "" Phase I Site Fence � / � Limestone Traii � � � Water �all Dog I � Fountain • Play Area Doggie � Agility \ TyP' Stations � Training � / Area � Gazebo I � ,i� � Double Gate „ ,/• �' �' �� '�'Fi• I � i � 36 Car Parking Lot �� Se Light', I ��:�� . wX�r� Boone Creek subdivision ; � North `� Sf�M.YNOIRI BL10. QU14N2,L WW M)1]y1111 � i �,,;��a�� a � �ao zoo soo ao Cit of McHenr De artment of Parks and Recreation � . March 30, 2005 � QTY UNI UNIT PRICE LINE TOTAL SITE WORK Earthwork and Excavation 1 LS $ 25,000.00 $ 25,000.00 � Subtotal $ 25,000.00 FENCING 2"x 4"Wire Mesh Fence 7102 LF $ 1.45 $ 10,297.90 Fence Posts(Steel T-Post) 284 EA $ 10.00 $ 2,840.00 . Fence Posts (Wood) 73 EA $ 15.00 $ 1,095.00 Subtotal $ 14,232.90 SURFACING Limestone Trail 2015 SY $ 14.00 $ 28,210.00 Cxushed Gravel Parkin Lot 1353 SY $ 16.00 $ 21,648.00 Subtotal $ 49,858.00 GAZEBO Provide and Insta1116'Hex.Gazebo 1 EA $ 16,000.00 $ 16,000.00 Concrete Slab 324 SF $ 5.00 $ 1,620.00 Subtotal $ 17,620.00 SITE FURNISHING Provide and Install Benches 4 EA $ 900.00 $ 3,600.00 Provide and Install Trash Rece ticles 6 EA $ 300.00 $ 1,800.00 Provide and Install Do Stations 2 EA $ 150.00 $ 300.00 Provide and Install Water Fountain 1 EA $ 3,200.00 $ 3,200.00 Provide and Install Securi Li htin 1 EA $ 4,000.00 $ 4,000.00 Subtotal $ 12,900.00 LANDSCAPING Trees 30 EA $ 300.00 $ 9,000.00 Ornamental Trees 12 EA $ 250.00 $ 3,000.00 Seed Restoration 13 AC $ '4,000.00 $ 52,000.00 Subtotal $ 64,000.00 Subtotal $ 183,610.90 10%Contingency $ 18,361.09 Total $ 201,971.99 9%Design Fees Estimate $ 18,177.48 Estimate of Probable Cost $ 220,149.47 Parkin Lot As halt 1353 SY $ 24.00 $ 32,472.00 Parkin Lot Stri in 1 LS $ 850.00 $ 850.00 Total(Asphalt parking in place of gravel) $ 231,823.47 __.._._..__._..__...._........._..__..__....._....__..____----......_...------....._.._._.----------..._.._......._..__.-----...._.......�..-------- --.....----------.._._---......i-----.......__._...__.._..._.._......_.._._.. Note:Since 3D Design Studio has no control over the Contractor's means or methods of -determining prices or over the Competitive Bidding process or market conditions, our Estimate of Possible Cost, as provided herein, is made on the basis of experience and qualifications and represent the best judgment as a Design Professional familiar with the -construction industry. 3D Design Studio cannot and does not guarantee proposals, bids or th construction costs will not vary from Estimates of Possibie Cost prepared for the Owner. 4/1/2005 � Dog Park - Site B Concept • City of McHenry Department of Parks and Recreation June 14, 2005 . . Riverside HoNow subdivision 1 � Water Line by City � Small Dog Seating Area Typ. Play Area �1 / Security i Light �.--�_----�--- Fence � — . � ��______�__ `�� Double Gate � • i i �`� �� Water Fountain Typ. � � ;-------�` � 1 i i 1 i �� - � � � Pond � i � Gazebo i i � — � � � Dog Stat(on Typ. i � i � ��—'� ' ' � Phase I 34 Car Parking Lot � � �% � ' . _ . L . . __--- , , _, imestone Trail _____--�� — Seating Area Typ. - Phase II ��—"� ��- �� Fence �/ :;,_;. �� 1 , . . .� i.L limbing----'�� i i�/i�\'�� . � � //i$/-`�� t � � f / �/ BCm�� i i � i / Agility Training Area �---�' �.`',:��i' �l 1 / :�—. 1��/ �i i i . I ��i��_--_�-� \\�//� � I 1, j��`gBcfTt�----lt j —�_i/i � ��1 ' � ��.� I/ � ;�, � �'. , �`��---,��% i� Doggie �, '��___ �_ i � ^ � Stations ---��-- 1 �.>�-_ � Site Fen � � Riverside Holbw Property/IDOT FAP 420 R.O.W. � . South ,n�..,..�.�,� � . ��a � 0 100 200 �n.v�mi iv.aumx��aw ,Mw . Cit of McHenr De artment of Parks and Recreation ��.,� March 30,2005 ' QTY UNIT UNIT PRICE LINE TOTAL SITE WORK Earthwork and Excavation 1 LS $ 25,000.00 $ 25,000.00 Subtotal $ 25,000.00 FENCING 2"x 4"Wire Mesh Fence 6835 LF $ 1.45 $ 9,910.75 Fence Posts(Steel T-Post) 273 EA $ 10.00 $ 2,730.00 Fence Posts(Wood) 69 EA $ 15.00 $ 1,035.00 Subtotal $ 13,675.75 SURFACING Limestone Trail 2269 SY $ 14.00 $ 31,766.00 Crushed Gravel Parkin Lot 1360 SY $ 16.00 $ 21,760.00 Subtotal $ 53,526.00 GAZEBO Provide and Insta1116'Hex.Gazebo 1 EA $ 16,000.00 $ 16,000.00 Concrete Slab 324 SF $ 5.00 $ 1,620.00 Subtotal $ 17,620.00 SITE FURNISHING Provide and Install Benches 6 EA $ 900.00 $ 5,400.00 Provide and Install Trash Rece ticles 6 EA $ 300.00 $ 1,800.00 Provide and Install Do Stations 2 EA $ 150.00 $ 300.00 Provide and Install Water Fountain 1 EA $ 3,200.00 $ 3,200.00 Provide and Install Securi Li htin 1 EA $ 4,000.00 $ 4,000.00 Subtotal $ 14,700.00 LANDSCAPING Trees 8 EA $ 350.00 $ 2,800.00 Ornamental Trees 18 EA $ 250.00 $ 4,500.00 Seed Restoration 19 AC $ 4,000.00 $ 76,000.00 Subtotal $ 83,300.00 Subtotal $ 207,821.75 10%Contingency $ 20,782.18 Total $ 228,603.93 9%Design Fees Estimate $ 20,574.35 Estimate of Probable Cost $ 249,178.28 Parkin Lot As halt 1360 SY $ 24.00 $ 32,640.00 Parkin Lot Stri in 1 LS $ 850.00 $ 850.00 Total(Asphalt parking in place of gravel) , $ 260,908.28 i I ......_.. Note:Since 3D Design Studio has no control over the Contractor's means or methods of determining prices or over the Competitive Bidding process or market conditions, our Estimate of __. Possible Cost,as provided herein, is made on the basis of experience and qualifications and represent the best judgment as a Design Professional familiar with the construction industry.3D Design Studio cannot and does not guarantee proposals, bids or the construction costs will not" _.._ vary from Estimates of Possible Cost prepared for the Owner. ___ 4/1/2005 ' , , � P�ge 3 . � � � Parks anii�I�ecreation Cammi.ttee � September 14, �005 � � �►- Dog Park Disc�tssion .� � birector Merkel xeminded xh� Committee an open house was held in June,tb provide information and abtain community input reg�rding a pro�osed dog park in the Gity. Negative camments were received from Riverside Hollow residents and others abutting the proposed site � � along Riverside Drive. No comments were ma�ie regatding the proposed Fox Ridge Pazk site. Discussion occurred regasding the Dog Park placement in an already developed subdivision {i.e. Fox Ridge Park), in an undeveloped ar�a, or an a more co�imercially-cente�red site. Cha.irman Pe�terson suggested the rea.t of the Petersen H istoric Fa�-m Property�vould make a good location �or the Dog Park, particu.�azly since Home Depot has recently moved the access point through their subdivision. He not�d the park is adjacent to commercial retail, whic�would not�reate problems similar ta a location adj�.cent to residential development. � Mr. Rapata inquired if the Dog Park wot,Yld be f scally viable. What percentage of the p�.rk users would take care of the park, clea.n up after th�it dags, etc. Mr. Rapata furth�r inquired what criteria the City �zses to approval of new pragrams, particu�arly those broached by the residents. Alderman Condon stated her pr�ference for iocating the Dog Park in Fox Ridge P�rk ancl noted area residents would be more apt to use it if they could walk to �t. Alderman Schaefer stated there will be obj�c�r�rs na matter the ultiznate location of the pazk or the type of park wl�ich is created. Lliscussion occurred regarding possible alternate �ites: � Petersen Fark field area whieh is currently used for Petersen Park Iazge ev�nt parking; Cunat King parlcland; Shamrock Farm school properiy on a ternporary basis until school decides to build on it; School site on D�.rtmoor Dri.ve. � � Alderman Santi opined the discussion appears to be moving in the wrong direction as the Committee se�ms to be broadening 'the search instea.d of na.rrowing tl�e focus for the I7og Pa.rk location. Alderman Condon suggested deferring further discussion regarding the Dog Park untit after the resul�s of the Needs Assessment Survey have been tabulated and reported. "�"" It was the.cQns�nsus of the Committe�to table further discussion rega.rding the Drog pa.rk £or 30 days or until results of the Needs Asseasment Survey are knawn. r•�- Brie� discusSion was held regarding the conflict between the City ordinance which prohibits dogs in all City parks and the McHenry County Conservatxon.DistricG which permits dogs on a leash on its bil�e/pedestrian path. � . Director's Report Di�ector Merkel reported: . 1. The results of the Needs Assessment Sutvey will be reported to Council at its Monday, October 17, 2005 regularly schedul�d meeting: A brief presentatio�:. will be given preceding Council discussion arid action. � 2. 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"11r..YM,^i' ed.. . �Sk��J.5°�+".�:,�. . .',q•S ;.,�- � RV '$ rp � ��1 ,tl 1§ � C4'1 �5 4t� 5�. wl w9. +k9 `�f+ '�9 �+ 1p '°W' � � � 4S1 i°J 4� (� �? �9 �3 �b '�r �y �:; �. ,.. For Inf orrnQtion Contact �. K�� :irvx�� . the McHenr Parks � `` �� .�� '�� y � �� x� • ;. ,, � ;,.. Recreation Depa�tment �` R� , 3 b3 - 21 b0 ,�{ �y :,�,,; +�, City of McHenry Department of Parks & Recreation Park & �pen Space Master Plan 2007-2012 � Five Year Master Plan Approved: April 23; Z007 Ci Council Susan Low, Mayor Janice C. Jones, City Clerk Ward 1: Victor A, Santi Ward 2: Andrew A, Glab Ward 3: Jeffrey A. Schaefer Ward 4:�Steven C. Murgatroyd Ward 5; Richard W. Wimmer � Ward 6: Robert J. Peterson Ward 7: Geraldine A, Condon Park & Recreation Committee . Robert J, Peterson, Chairman Victor A, Santi Jeffrey A. Schaefer City Staff Douglas Maxeiner, City Administrator Doug Martin, Deputy City Administrator Bill Hobson, Assistant City Administrator Pete Merkel, Director of Parks & Recreation Prepared by; Bonestroo 1860 West Winchester Road, Suite 106 Libertyville, Illinois 60048 847-816-1631 www.bonestroo.com �. �! �.: �-;�. 0 City of McHenry Pazks and Recreation Depaztment Comprehensive Park&Open Space Plan ➢ Parking expansion for aquatic Boone Creek Golf Course to Prairie complex Trail ➢ Convert existing barn to environmental education center Fox Ridge Park-South ➢ Develop open picnicking areas ➢ Create natural area adjacent to aquatic center to expand - ➢ Add walking/hiking path system program offerings ➢ Create park extension to the south to ➢ Restore wetlands in northwest corner Bull Valley Road of site as part of environmental educations center exhibits ➢ Develop interpretive trails through NW Quad - woods� �'Althoff Park �'�"'� ➢ Develop winter sports opportunities, ➢ Remove soccer fields �ledding, toboggan run, tube runs on ➢ Convert to passive activity north face of hill ➢ Designate dog park facility ➢ Add walking path system NE Quad - North Oak Park Addition Petersen Park-Waterfront ➢ Expand North Oak Park�17 acres ➢ Expand existing beach ➢ Develop as community park with ➢ Develop dog beach along north mini park facilities shoreline ➢ Create access from Pine Drive ➢ Develop ice skating opportunity on ➢ Create access from the west on Blake small inlet pond, plow and groom ice Drive during winter ➢ Expand community park service area ➢ Continue equestrian operation in to adequately serve entire NE Quad existing buildings ➢ Community park facilities: ➢ Develop overflow parking for special o Potential ball field/sports field ' events east of Prairie Trail development o Parking Petersen Park-Athletic Fields - o Concession stand/restroom South o Potential support facility ➢ Develop additional soccer/sports location fields to replace Althoff soccer fields ➢ Add additional parking SW Quad - ➢ Develop additional restrooms for new Fox Ridge Park- North soccer/sports fields ➢ Football game & practice fields ➢ Create open unstructured play space ➢ Create additional parking lots for kites, FrisbeeTM, star-gazing, and ➢ Add walking/hiking path system cross-country skiing ➢ Designate dog park facility ➢ Add shade shelters to site ➢ Expand park to the north and east ➢ Pond development and passive area towards Boone Creek at south boundary Whispering Oaks Park Petersen Park—Historic Farm ➢ Add walkinglhiking path system ➢ Renovate farmhouse for living history ➢ Connection of regional trail through interpretive center Whispering Oaks Park is critical ➢ Initiate wetlands restoration north of connection in greenway trail from farmstead to improve water quality discharging to lake and for �Bonestroo,Inc, Chapter 15- 11