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Home My WebLink AboutPacket - 1/9/2008 - Parks and Recreation Committee (2) r. s �. �GENDA � Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Wednesday, January 9, 2008 McHenry Municipal Center 7:00 pm Alderman's Canference Room 1. Discussion on Develapment of Community Dog Park 2. Staff Reports A. League Scheduling Meeting—February 2D, 2008—7:00 pm 3. New Business Next Meeting: Wednesday, March 12, 2008 �� r 4 4 � 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 residentia) 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 . I i 1 I , I � I I � I 1 . I � I � ♦ / :' / . Phas II � � �- " — Phase I Site Fence � � a Limestone Trail � / Water �all Dog I � � Fountain • play Area Doggie • � Agility \ Typ' Stations � Training � � Area Gazebo � � •� Double Gate � �� Security r • I � 36 Car Parking Lot Light � � . I . �� . wX�� Boone Creek subdivision � North � � �,w..��,�. ��` � 0 ' 100 200 300 40 )t]11N1 M]3311��1 fAlp . ]db�q��1u mn Cit of McHenr De artment of Parks and Recreation March 30, 2005 { QTY UNI UNIT PRICE LTNE 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 Crushed 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 avel) $ 231,823.47 __..__..._...................._._....____...._._.__...----....-----__..__..._...------------.....__.__...._....----..._......_------ --....._-----------...------�------..._......_............__..._..__...._... 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 Possible 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 Holbw subdivision � ' . ' Water Line by City � Small Dog Seating Area Typ. PlayArea .. � Security Light ` � Fence � �_�-- -- — . . �� ________ �� Doubie Gate • � i �� Water Fountain Typ. I I �-----"� \ � I j / `1 ,� `I - � i � Pond � i � Gazebo i ! j � � � • Dog Station Typ. � ( � � / '� � Phase I 34 Car Parking Lot � � � � � % ' � ' "� " L . � ----- , _, imestone Trail ____-- -' — Seating Area Typ. � Phase II �� -- / /��_,;.\ Fence ' �. � � �'Ciimbing----�� 1`\�\� �� i-� � � �9 j ;�j`��`i �i� � / Agility Training Area ! �i---� . .;`� i�i� � / . i:-� ~\�..�/ �i i j I /i�,�\��_---^. ��:i� / 1 �� 1` ��`�$CIp-_-_��1� -�_/�i l �� i i%�/"-� �� i��---�.�� - Doggie �.� �--- �� •1`___, '�_ i / � Stations ---��-- , ^�\._—. � . Site Fen � � � Riverside Holbw Property/IDOT FAP 420 R.O.W. � . � South sn K e�.�w, 0 100 2OO 3U0 40 � a�rs.v�a.aow �.znxmi >aaa�u: � '. li Cit of McHenr De artment of Parks and Recreation :�,$. 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 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 � y . P�ge 3 . � � . � Parks anii�Recreation Cammittee � � � September 14, �005 . : , �� Dog Park DisCussion .� � �lirector Merkel �reminded the Committee an open house was held in 7une,tb provide . inforrnation and abtain community input reg�,rding a pro�osed dog park in the�Gity. Negative comments were received from Riverside Hollaw residents and others abutting the praposed site � along Riverside Drive. No comments were made regarding the proposed Fox Ridge Park site. Discussion occurred regarciing t$e Dog Pazk placemen.t in an already c�eveloped subdivision (i.e.Fox Ridge Park), in an undeveloped area, or on a more co�unercially-centered site. Chairman Peterson suggested the rear of the Petersen�iistc�ric Faxm Property�ould make a good location .�or the Dog Park, particu�arly since Home Depot has recently moved the access point through their subdivisian. He noted t�.e park is adjace�t to commercial re�at�, wl�ic�would �iot�reate problems similar ta a location adj�.cent to r�sidential development. � Mr. Rapata inquired if the Dog Park would be fiscally viable. What percentage of the p�rk users would take care of fihe park, clean up a,fter th�ir dogs, etc. Mr. Rapata further inquired . what criteria the City uses to approval of new pragrams, particu�arly those broached by the residents. Alderman Condan stated her preference�for iocating the Dog Park in Fo�Ridge Park anci noted area residents would be more apt to use it if they could walk to it. Alderman Schaefer statec�there will be obj�ctors no matter the ultirnate location of the park or the type of park wl�.ch is created. Lliscussion vccurred�egarding pass�ble alternate 5ites: � . Petersen Fark field area which is currently used fot Pe�tersen Park Iarge event pa.rking; � Cunat King par�Cla,nd; � . Shamrock Farm school property on a temporary basis un�il school decides to build on it; �chool site on Da.rtmoor I7riive.� • Alderman Santi opined the discussion appears to be moving in the wrong direction as the Commxttee seems to be broadening the seazch instead of narrowin� tl�e focus for the Uog Park location. Alderman Condon suggested deferring further discussion regarding the Dog Park until . af�er the r�sul�s of the Needs Assessment Survey have been tabulated and reported. "'�" It was the.cons�nsus of the Committee to table further discussion reg�ding the Dog�ark �or 30 days or until results of the Needs Asseasment Suruey are knawn. �-- Brie� discusSion was held regarding the� conflict between the City ordi�ance which prohibits dogs in all City parks and the McHenry County Conservati�on.District which permits dogs on a leash on its bil�e/pedestrian path. � . Director's Report � , Director Merkel reported: 1. The results of the Needs Assessment Survey will be report�d to Council at its Monday, October 17, 2005 regularly schedul�d meeting. A brief presentatio�:. wili be given � _ preceding Coun�il discussion azid action. 2. Petersen Park Waterfront Project will be inspected by the IIIDNR in the near futur+e prior to wrapping up the grant. _ . . , , I . . . . . . , �ti \�/: a .,�� -� _ - � r►�� _ �s _._. � , . . . , _, i . . q ; . �. , ..... _ `� �� '�.'4 +l,e �'A,�a✓! ,�r.�,r ,p�s��G t A �s�ry aj r�7 A{o!�, _� ' ,n.�`,J' �p y .1 . ��"�� Alk � t .: �� : �*��, � .�} � � J `, . ��4"�F4yi'�Lr,��+��A�,s�y�� 3.z n ' {�'`{� .. ..._� ,. ..... . F s��"�� '�r" .ati,� � 1 1 �''�,�'l� ��,'�.� T%��`}��,��,t��,`�a�.�✓�' . x 7 �;.q� ,4 ' - .: ,. 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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 Mar�in, Deputy City Administrator Bill Hobson, Assistant City Administrator Pete Merkel, Director of Parks & Recreation Prepared by, Bonestroo 1860 West Winchester Road, Suite 106 Libertyvi(le, Illinois 60048 847-816-1631 www.bonestroo,com � �� . � ! City of McHenry Parks and Recreation Depaztment Comprehensive Pazk&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� �'?�lthoff Park �� ➢ Develop winter sports opportunities, ➢ Remove soccer fields sledding, 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 fl7 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 skung ➢ 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 wetlande restoration north of connection in greenway trail from farmstead to improve water quality discharging to lake and for �Bonestroo,Inc. 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