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Home My WebLink AboutPacket - 10/24/2007 - Parks and Recreation Committee , � � .. �. .^ -� ; _ . J J ' .AGEl'�TD►A Par�s i� Recreation. Commiitee 1:VIe+�ting Wedn,esday, October 24� �c�o�7 1VIcHenry Municipal Cent�r ?:oo pm Alderman's Conferenee Rc��►m i. Urban Forestry Pragram Presentation 2. Presenta.tion of Long Range/5hort Range Planning Goais 3. Marlin's Swim Team Equipment Purchase/Donation 4. Staff Reports A) Update on Petersen Park Entry Landsca.pe and Freund Field Landscape Projeets B) Fuhler Property—iI?NR/MCCD Meeting on Future Use of Praperty 5. New Business Neht Meeting: Wednesday,November 14, 200� AGENDA ITEM #1 Urban Forestry Program Discussion will focus on the development of the new Forestry Division. A calendar of annual tasks will be presented, along with programs to cover the main functions of the Forestry Division: planting, maintenance and removals. Forestry Annual Tasks 1. Pruning Nov. 15—Mar. 15 2. Planting Mar. 15—May 15 3. Misc. May 15—June 15 4. Removals June 15—Aug. 15 5. Stump removals Aug. 15—Sept. 15 6. Misc. Sept.15—Oct. 15 7. Planting Oct. 15—Nov. 15 Miscellaneous items include: ➢ Insect and Disease control (Dutch Elm Disease, Gypsy Moth, Emerald Ash Borer) ➢ Mulching ➢ Watering ➢ Fertilization ➢ Stake removal ➢ Cabling and Bracing ➢ Spraying ➢ Surveys ➢ Hazard Identification ➢ Brush Pick-up ➢ Storm damage . Forestry Plantin� Pro�rams �� 1. Algonquin 50/50 cost share program 2. Cary 50/50 cost share program 3. Crystal Lake 100 percent city cost 4. Huntley 50/50 cost share program 5. Lake in the Hills 100 percent city cost 6. McHenry no current program 7. Woodstock 100 dollar reimbursement program PRUNING PROGRAMS Seven Year Pruning Rotation iA 200� iB 2o1i 2A 2008 2B 2012 3A 2009 3B 2oi3 q.A 2oio 4B 2oio 5A 2013 5B 2oog 6A 2oi2 6B 2008 �A 2o1i �B 200� . ".. : _.._ . . ._ . 1\ �MCC�<Cp �ANT . 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Area 1: Petersen Park, Hickory Creek Farm and Petersen Farm • Area 2: Rotary, Walsh, Neumann, Green,Vets,Weber, North Oak, Liberty Trail and Riverside Hollow parks Area 3: Knox, Miller Riverfront, McHenry Shores, Creekside, Pebble Creek, Boulder Creek, Wheeler Fen, Center Street and Overton parks Area 4: Whispering Oaks, Brookside Trail, Fox Ridge, Malibu, Jaycee, Kiwanis Tot Lot, Cold Springs and Shamrock parks Area 5: Althoff, East Beach,West Beach, Lakeland, Pheasant Valley, Lakeland Park Boat Launch, and Freund Field parks Removals will be determined by inventory data. 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Dollars spent per year from 2001 — 2006 2ooi- $10�,242 Zoo2 - $137,365 2003 - $l00,586 200q. — �12'],8g6 2005 - $135�095 2006 - $1i5�233 Six year total = $�23,41� Six year Avg. _ $120,569 Equi�ment List Current Assets • Aerial Lift Truck • Two Brush Chippers • Dump Truck w/Box � Hand Equipment (chain saws, ropes, ladders, pole saws, hand saws, safety equipment, etc.) Future Assets � Stump grinder—remove stumps below ground level • Watering truck—water newly planted trees • Backhoe/Bobcat—lifting heavy objects • Clam truck—heavy log removal ACCOUNT DETAIL 2008-09 Department: Parks and Recreation Fund/Dept No: 100.41 Account No. 6950 Account Title: Forestry & Natural Resources Description: Forestry and Natural Resources Approved Department Council Item 2008-09 Request Approve 50/50 New tree plantings $7,500 50 Trees @ $300 each Tree Replacement for damaged or 7,500 dying trees - approx 25 @ $300 each Contracted tree removal, pruning and 8,500 stump clearing Equipment 5,000 Natural Resources Services (contracted) 10,000 Controlled burn, brush removal TOTALS $38,500 $0 APPROVED 2007-08 $0 Budget Info 271 10/17/2007 ACCOUNT DETAIL 2008-09 Department: Parks and Recreation Fund/Dept No: 100.41 Account No. 6950 Account Titie: Forestry & Natural Resources Description: Forestry and Natural Resources Approved Department Council Item 2008-09 Request Approve 100% New tree plantings $15,000 50 Trees @ $300 each Tree Replacement for damaged or 7,500 dying trees - approx 25 @ $300 each Contracted tree removal, pruning and 8,500 stump clearing Equipment 5,000 Natural Resources Services (contracted) 10,000 Controlled burn, brush removal TOTALS $46,000 $0 APPROVED 2007-08 $0 Budget Info 271 10/17/2007 Agenda Item #2 Presentation of Long Range f Short Range Planning Goals The Parks and Recreation Committee reviewed the preliminary results of the ranking of planning goals at the September i2, 200� committee meeting. These rankings have been revised based on the recommendation made at this meeting tor recalculate the Alderman's votes with a weighted average. Two documents are attached for your review. The complete list of all recommendations and the revised scoring has been prepared. The second document is a listing of all long range/short range goals that scored a minimum of seven points in each particular category. Items with this high of a score are considered to have a strong consensus between Alderman and staff. Some recommendations may have received a lower score but that does not mean they are less important than other planning goals. This lower score reflects a difference of opinion in whether a particular goal should be a long range or short range goal. 2007 PARK & OPEN SPACE MASTERPLAN LONG RANGE GOALS Concensus Long Short GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS Range Range 3. Boone Creek Corridor Preservation 9.8 2.2 Acquire, preserve and connect stream corrridors, floodplains and wetlands along Boone Creek as an integral component of the City's Greenway/Linear Path system. 5. Green/Low Impact Development 8.8 2 The City has an opportunity to be a leader in "Green Development"and Low Impact Development(LID). - Integrate numerous strategies with different stormwater Management functions. * Saves money * Makes sense * Protects water quality " Stabilizes degrading streams and lakes Park Improvements 1. Mini Parks 12 0 Acquire and develop mini parks of at least 1-acre in size in areas not served by an existing mini park. Expand facilities of parks located on perimeter of areas not serviced by mini parks to provide mini park type of recreational facilities. 2. Pebble Creek Park � * Add planting for visual interest and screening of park activities 7.6 3.2 4. Creekside Trail Park * Include additional court game opportunities, bocce and shuffleboard 9.6 1.2 * Update and improve shelter 7.4 3.4 * Add planting for visual interest and screening of park activities 8.8 2 5. Center Street Park * Add shade shelter $•6 2.2 * Expand off-street parking along Center Street 7.4 3.4 " Acquire vacant lot to the West for addiitonal open play area 9.6 1.2 * Develop perimeter trail/pathway system with exercise/fitness stations 10.8 -- * Develop landscape screening and plantings around perimeter to screen and �.,.,+r.,i ��o��frnm cni ith ar,r��n�act 9.6 1.2 Concensus , Long Sho� GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS Range Range 7. North Oak Park * Add walking/hiking path system 7.4 3.4 * Acquire vacant lot to the North for potential expansion to community park site 8.4 -- 8. Pheasant Vallev Park * Develop and protect bank fishing areas 9.8 5.8 * Develop interpretive traiis for environmental education 8.6 2.2 * Develop off-street parking along Scully Drive 9.6 1.2 10. West Beach Park * Develop play area for toddlers and pre-teens 7.4 3.4 * Develop shade shelter/restrooms for regional trailhead 9.6 1.2 * Add landscape screening along property lines 8.6 2.2 * Develop shelter for picknicking 7.2 2.4 Community Parks The existing community parks' service areas cover a majority of the City. 1. Cold Sprinqs Park * Parking lot improvements 9.6 1.2 * Create second entrance for trail head from the north 7.6 4.4 '` Develop interpretive trails throughout park 7.6 4.4 * Initiate wetland restoration project on east side near Prairie Trail for environmental education 9.8 1 2. Knox Park '` Eliminate both ball fields 9.6 1.2 Develop replacement fields at Fox Ridge at new Athletic Complex in SW Quad * Develop Aquatic Facilities Zero-depth pool Aquatic Center * Parking expansion for aquatic complex 8.4 1.2 * Convert existing barn to environmental education center 8.4 1.2 * Develop open picnicking areas adjacent to aquatic center to expand program offerings 8.4 1.2 Concensus Long Short . GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS Range Range 2. Knox Park * Restore welands in northwest corner of site as part of environmental educations center exhibits 7.4 2.2 * Develop interpretive trails through woods 7.2 2.4 * Develop winter sports opportunities sledding, toboggan run, tub runs on north face of hill 7.4 2.2 3. North Oak Park Addition * Expand North Oak Park+17 acres 7.4 3.4 * Create access frrom the west on Blake Drive 8.4 1.2 '` Expand community pak service area to adequately serve entire NE Quad 8.4 1.2 * Community park facilities: Potential ball field/sports field development Parking Concession stand/restroom Potential support facility location 4. Fox Ridqe Park-North * Football game& practice fields 7.4 2.2 * Designate dog park facility 8.6 -- * Expand park to the north and east towards Boone Creek 8.4 -- 5. Fox Ridqe Park-South * Create natural area 8.4 1.2 7. Althoff Park * Add walking path system 8.8 3.2 8. Petersen Park-Waterfront * Expand existing beach 8.8 2.2 * Develop dog beach along north shoreline 8.8 2.2 * Develop overlow parking for special events east of Prairie Trail 7.8 3.2 Concensus Long Short . GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS Range Range 9. Petersen Park-Athletic Fields -South * Create open unstructured play space for kites, Frisbee, star-gazing and cross-country skiing 7.6 4.4 10. Petersen Park-Historic Farm * Initiate wetlands resotration north of farmstead to improve water quality discharging to lake and for environmental education component of living history farm 7.6 4.4 * Develop historic farm agricultural fields east side of park 10.8 1.2 * Develop special events parking west of farmstead 8.4 3.6 * Develop special events area sensitive to FAP 420 right-of-way 9.6 2.4 Open Space 1. Boulder Creek Park * Heavily forested 10.8 -- * Add walking/hiking path system 8.4 2.4 * Create on-site parking 8.6 2.2 2. Wheeler Park * Develop trail connection from northeast to Green Street to Miller Road and connect to Moraine Hills State Park 10 2 3. Brookside Trail Park * Add interpretive nodes to trail 7.6 3.2 * Use parking in adjacent parking lot 7.6 3.2 6. Gravel Pit and Mining Area There is an existing aggregate mine in the northern half of the SW Quad. This mining is currently active, with operations on both sides of Illinois Route 120. This site or a part of the site is a potential active recreation site. As the mine is reclaimed, an active recreation site could be developed as the adaptive re-use of the quarry. 10.8 1.2 Concensus Long Sho� , GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS Range Range 7. Golf Courses Golf courses are sometimes used as a technique to temporarily "bank" land until such time as either the golf operation is no longer a viable entity or until such time as development pressure makes the golf course land worth more than the golf operation. 10.8 1.2 NOTE: Not all ranking numbers are equal. Some goals were not marked on all submittals. 2007 PARK & OPEN SPACE MASTERPLAN � SHORT RANGE GOALS Concensus Long Short GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS Range Range 1. Revise Subdivision Control 8� Development Ordinance to reflect the type of land to be dedicated as part of the land donation 0 10.8 component of the ordinance. - Park land counted should be dry developable property capable of supporting active recreational activities. - Park land should be consistent with Natural Resource Management objectives and useable for passive recreation and trail or bicycle path connections. 7. Addinq Licthts to Existinq Fields 1.2 10.4 An alternative to adding fields and increasing the available resource in total numbers is to increase"time available"for a select number of existing fields. Park Improvements Mini Parks 2. Pebble Creek Park * Develop barrier free access from streets to play area 2.2 8.6 3. East Beach Park _ * Develop play areas for toddlers and pre-teens 2.2 8.6 * Improve lakefront area for viewing 1.2 9.6 5. Center Street Park * Improve ADA access from street to park 2.4 8.4 7. North Oak Park * Improve ADA accessibility 1.2 9.6 9. Lakeland Park * Provide barrier free access to play area 2.4 8.4 * Provide trail/pathway access from existing preschool to existing play area 4.6 7.2 * Renovate basketball courts 2.4 8.4 * lmprove baseball infield drainage 3.4 7.4 Concensus Long Sho� . GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS Range Range 10.West Beach Park * Improve shoreline with benche and pathways for passive viewing of lake 2 8.8 Community Parks 7. Althoff Park * Remove soccer fields 2.4 8.6 * Designate dog park facility 3.4 8.6 8. Petersen Park-Waterfront * Develop ice skating opportunity on small inlet pond, plow and groom ice during winter 2.2 8.8 9. Petersen Park-Athltic Fields -South * Develop additional soccer/sports fields to replace Althoff soccer fields 4.2 7.8 11. Petersen Park-Picnic Area * Develop trail connection from Prairie Trail to Shore Drive through Park 3 7.8 * Connect to East Beach Park-west 3 7.8 Open Space 4. New Subdivision Park Development The City, as part of the sudivision Control and Development ordinance has adopted an ordinance related to the number of acres per population as a standard. The city should modify or amend the ordinance to include specifications for park land donation related to the"quality"of the park sites. 1.2 10.8 ♦ LONG RANGE/SHORT RANGE GOAL RANKINGS Staff Alderman Concensus Long Short Long Short Long Short GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS Range Range Range Range Range Range 1. Revise Subdivision Control& Development Ordinance to reflect the type of land to be dedicated as part of the land donation -- 6 -- 4.8 0 10.8 component of the ordinance. - Park land counted should be dry developable property capable of supporting active recreational activities. - Park land should be consistent with natural resource management objectives and useable for passive recreation and trail or bicycle path connections. 2. Establish the Followinq Goal for Active Recreational Land 2 3 2.4 2.4 4.4 5.4 - Mini park and playgrounds-5%of total park lands - Neighborhood Parks-25% of total park lands - Community Parks-55%of total park lands - Open Space-20% of total park lands 3. Boone Creek Corridor Preservation 5 1 4.8 1.2 9.8 2.2 Acquire, preserve and connect stream corrridors, floodplains and wetlands along Boone Creek as an integral component of the City's Greenway/Linear Path system. 4. Bikeway Plan 3 2 2.4 3.6 5.4 5.6 - Continue development of City Bike Plan and expand or extend connections to or between existing park sites and City points of interest. - Expand connections befinreen school sites and park sites. - The city Parks and Recreation Department should be the lead agency in developing additional bicycle and pedestrian connections. - Develop connections along Boone Creek between existing park and school sites and the existing Prairie Trail Regional Trail. 5. Green/Low Impact Development 4 2 4.8 0 8.8 2 The City has an opportunity to be a leader in "Green Development" and Low Impact Development(LID). - Integrate numerous strategies with different stormwater Management functions. * Saves money * Makes sense * Protects water quality * Stabilizes degrading streams and lakes Staff Alderman Concensus . Long Short Long Short Long Short GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS Range Range Range Range Range Range Park developments shouid include to the greatest extent possible the integration of green technology into park developments. 6. Develop an Athletic Field Complex 5 1 -- 4.4 5.0 5.4 The existing athletic programs provided by the City and various affiliated athletic organizations utilize fields throughout the City. Many of the fields and facilities are in neighborhood parks. This kind of athletic activity is not always compatible with neighborhood park sites. These incompatibilities are due to: - Traffic ingress/egress - Access - Noise - Hours of Operation - Need for lighted facilities to extend playing time and increase available fields for games and practices. There is a need for additional baseball fields. The consolidation of these fields into a single location has many significant benefits. These benefits are programmatic, developmental and operational. 7. Adding Liqhts to Existinq Fields -- 6 1.2 4.4 1.2 10.4 An alternative to adding fields and increasing the available resource in total numbers is to increase"time available"for a select number of existing fields. Park Improvements 1. Mini Parks 6 -- 6 -- 12 0 Acquire and develop mini parks of at least 1-acre in size in areas not served by an existing mini park. Expand facilities of parks located on perimeter of areas not serviced by mini parks to provide mini park type of recreational facilities. Staff Alderman Concensus Long Short Long Short Long Short , GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS Range Range Range Range Range Range 2. Pebble Creek Park * Develop shade shelter near existing play area 4 3 1.2 3.6 5.2 6.6 * Develop barrier free access from streets to play area 1 5 1.2 3.6 2.2 8.6 * Add planting for visual interest and screening of park activities 4 2 3.6 1.2 7.6 3.2 3. East Beach Park * Develop play areas for toddlers and pre-teens 1 5 1.2 3.6 2.2 8.6 * Develop shade shelter for play areas 5 1 1.2 3.6 6.2 4.6 * Provide regional trail-bikeway connection to Petersen Park picnic area and to Prairie Trail 2 2 1.2 3.6 3.2 5.6 * Improve lakefront area for viewing -- 6 1.2 3.6 1.2 9.6 4. Creekside Trail Park * Replace playground eqiupment(completed) N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A " Develop barrier free access to playground (completed) N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A * Include additional court game opportunities, bocce and shuffleboard 6 -- 3.6 1.2 9.6 1.2 * Update and improve shelter 5 1 2.4 2.4 7.4 3.4 * Connect regional trail through park site 4 2 1.2 3.6 5.2 5.6 * Develop Creekside Trail Park as"trailhead"for regional trail access 5 1 1.2 2.4 5.2 3.4 * Improve ADA access from street to park(completed) N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A * Develop barrier free access from streets to play area 1 5 1.2 3.6 2.2 8.6 '� Add planting for visual interest and screening of park activities 4 2 4.8 -- 8.8 2 5. Center Street Park * Improve ADA access from street to park -- 6 2.4 2.4 2.4 8.4 * Add shade shelter 5 1 3.6 1.2 8.6 2.2 * Add basketball/hard surface court 3 3 3.6 1.2 6.6 4.2 * Expand off-street parking along Center Street 5 1 2.4 2.4 7.4 3.4 * Acquire vacant lot to the West for addiitonaf open play area 6 -- 3.6 1.2 9.6 1.2 " Develop neighborhood ball field with backstop for pick-up games 5 1 -- 4.8 5 5.8 * Develop perimeter trail/pathway system with exercise/fitness stations 6 -- 4.8 -- 10.8 -- * Develop landscape screenign and plantings around perimeter to screen and control access from south and west 6 -- 3.6 1.2 9.6 1.2 6. Freund Field * Add shade shelter to site 3 3 1.2 3.6 4.4 6.6 Staff Alderman Concensus Long Short Long Short Long Short . GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS Range Range Range Range Range Range 7. North Oak Park '` Improve ADA accessibility -- 6 1.2 3.6 1.2 9.6 * Add backstop for baligames 4 2 1.2 3.6 5.2 5.6 * Add waiking/hiking path system 5 1 2.4 2.4 7.4 3.4 * Acquire vacant lot to the North for potential expansion to community park site 6 -- 2.4 -- 8.4 - 8. Pheasant Vallev Park * Develop and protect bank fishing areas 5 1 4.8 4.8 9.8 5.8 * Develop interpretive trails for environmental education 5 1 3.6 1.2 8.6 2.2 * Develop off-street parking along Scully Drive 6 -- 3.6 1.2 9.6 1.2 * Develop open passive play area for field sports or kite flying 3 2 3.6 1.2 6.6 3.2 9. Lakeland Park * Add additional off-street parking along Sunset Avenue 4 2 2.4 2.4 6.4 4.4 * Provide barrier free access to play area -- 6 2.4 2.4 2.4 8.4 * Provide trail/pathway access from existing preschool to existing play area 1 6 3.6 1.2 4.6 7.2 * Renovate basketball courts -- 6 2.4 2.4 2.4 8.4 * Improve baseball infield drainage 1 5 2.4 2.4 3.4 7.4 10. West Beach Park * Develop play area for toddlers and pre-teens 5 1 2.4 2.4 7.4 3.4 * Develop shade shelter/restrooms for regional trailhead 6 -- 3.6 1.2 9.6 1.2 * Add landscape screening along property lines 5 1 3.6 1.2 8.6 2.2 " Develop shelter for picknicking 6 -- 1.2 2.4 7.2 2.4 * Use existing pathway for ice fishing access 5 1 -- 4.8 5 5.8 * Improve access for non-motorized boat launch access to McCullom Lake 3 3 2.4 2.4 5.4 5.4 '" Improve shoreline with benches and pathways for passive viewing of lake 2 4 -- 4.8 2 8.8 CommunitV Parks The existing community parks' service areas cover a majority of the City. 1. Cold Springs Park * Parking lot improvements 6 -- 3.6 1.2 9.6 1.2 * Create second entrance for trail head from the north 4 2 3.6 2.4 7.6 4.4 * Add walking/hiking path system 2 3 2.4 3.6 4.4 6.6 * Develop interpretive trails throughout park 4 2 3.6 2.4 7.6 4.4 * Initiate wetland restoration project on east side near Prairie Trail for environmental education 5 1 4.8 -- 9.8 1 * Develop regional trail connection from McHenry West High School West Campus to Prairie Trai! 4 2 2.4 3.6 6.4 5.6 Staff Alderman Concensus Long Short Long Short Long Short . GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS Range Range Range Range Range Range 2. Knox Park * Eliminate both ball fields 6 -- 3.6 1.2 9.6 1.2 Develop replacement fields at Fox Ridge at new Athletic Complex in SW Quad * Develop Aquatic Facilities Zero-depth pooi Aquatic Center * Parking expansion for aquatic complex 6 -- 2.4 1.2 8.4 1.2 * Convert existing barn to environmental education center 6 -- 2.4 1.2 8.4 1.2 * Develop open picnicking areas adjacent to aquatic center to expand program offerings 6 -- 2.4 1.2 8.4 1.2 * Restore welands in northwest corner of site as part of environmental educations center exhibits 5 1 2.4 12 7.4 2.2 * Develop interpretive trails through woods 6 -- 1.2 2.4 7.2 2.4 * Develop winter sports opportunities sledding, toboggan run, tub runs on north face of hill 5 1 2.4 1.2 7.4 2.2 3. North Oak Park Addition * Expand North Oak Park+17 acres 5 1 2.4 2.4 7.4 3.4 * Develop as community park with mini park facilities 5 1 12 2.4 6.2 3.4 '` Create access from Pine Drive 5 1 1.2 2.4 6.2 3.4 * Create access frrom the west on Blake Drive 6 -- 2..4 1.2 8.4 1.2 * Expand community pak service area to adequately serve entire NE Quad 6 -- 2.4 1.2 8.4 1.2 * Community park facilities: Potential ball field/sports field development Parking Concession stand/restroom Potential support facility location 4. Fox Ridqe Park-North * Footba�l game& practice fields 5 1 2.4 1.2 7.4 2.2 * Create additional parking lots 4 2 1.2 2.4 5.2 4.4 * Add walking/hiking path system 4 2 1.2 2.4. 5.2 4.4 * Designate dog park facility 5 -- 3.6 -- 8.6 -- * Expand park to the north and east towards Boone Creek 6 -- 2.4 -- 8.4 -- 5. Fox Ridqe Park-South * Create natural area � 6 -- 2.4 1.2 8.4 1.2 * Add walking/hiking path system 4 2 1.2 2.4 5.2 4.4 " Create park extension to the south of Bull Valley Road 5 1 1.2 2.4 62 3.4 Staff Alderman Concensus Long Short Long Short Long Short � GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS Range Range Range Range Range Range 6. Whisperinq Oaks Park * Add walking/hiking path system 2 4 3.6 1.2 5.6 5.2 * Connection of regional trail through Whispering Oaks Park is critical connection in greenway traii from Boone Creek Golf Course to Prairie Trail 5 1 1.2 3.6 6.2 4.4 7. Althoff Park * Remove soccer fields -- 5 2.4 3.6 2.4 8.6 * Convert to passive activity 2 3 3.6 2.4 5.6 5.4 * Designate dog park facility 1 5 2.4 3.6 3.4 8.6 * Add walking path system 4 2 4.8 1.2 8.8 3.2 8. Petersen Park-Waterfront " Expand existing beach 4 1 4.8 1.2 8.8 2.2 * Develop dog beach along north shoreline 4 1 4.8 1.2 8.8 2.2 *� Develop ice skating opportunity on small inlet pond, plow and groom ice during winter 1 4 1.2 4.8 2.2 8.8 " Continue equestrian operation in existing buildings 3 2 3.6 2.4 6.6 4.4 * Develop overlow parking for special events east of Prairie Trail 3 2 4.8 1.2 7.8 3.2 9. Petersen Park-Athltic Fields-South * Develop additional soccer/sports fields to replace Althoff soccer fields 3 3 1.2 4.8 4.2 7.8 * Add additional parking 3 3 2.4 3.6 5.4 6.6 * Develop additional restrooms for new soccer/sports fields 3 3 2.4 3.6 5.4 6.6 * Create open unstructured play space for kites, Frisbee, star-gazing and cross-country skiing 4 5 3.6 2.4 7.6 7.4 * Add shade shelters to site 4 2 2.4 3.6 6.4 5.6 * Pond development and passive area at south boundary 3 3 3.6 2.4 6.6 5.4 10. Petersen Park-Historic Farm * Renovate farmhouse for living history interpretive center 3 3 2.4 3.6 5.4 6.6 * Initiate wetlands resotration north of farmstead to improve water quality discharging to lake and for environmental education component of living history farm 4 2 3.6 2.4 7.6 4.4 * Create an agricultural/history learning center 4 2 2.4 3.6 6.4 5.6 * Develop historic farm agricultural fields east side of park 6 -- 4.8 1.2 10.8 1.2 * Develop special events parking west of farmstead 6 -- 2.4 3.6 8.4 3.6 * Develop special events area sensitive to FAP 420 right-of-way 6 -- 3.6 2.4 9.6 2.4 . Staff Alderman Concensus Long Short Long Short Long Short , GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS Range Range Range Range Range Range 11. Petersen Park-Picnic Area * Convert existing tennis courts to in-line hockey rink 4 1 1.2 3.6 5.2 4.6 * Develop trail connection from Prairie Trail to Shore Drive through Park 3 3 -- 4.8 3 7.8 " Connect to East Beach Park-west 3 3 -- 4.8 3 7.8 * Develop trailhead for Prairie Trail 3 3 1.2 3.6 4.2 6.6 Open Space 1. Boulder Creek Park � Heavily forested 6 -- 4.8 -- 10.8 -- * Add walking/hiking path system 6 -- 2.4 2.4 8.4 2.4 * Create on-site parking 5 1 3.6 1.2 8.6 2.2 2. Wheeler Park * Develop interpretive trail system around perimeter of fen 3 3 2.4 3.6 5.4 6.6 * Develop off-street parking 4 2 2.4 3.6 6.4 5.6 " Develop trail connection from northeast to Green Street to Miller Road and connect to Moraine Hills State Park 4 2 6 -- 10 2 3. Brookside Trail Park * Add interpretive nodes to trail 4 2 3.6 1.2 7.6 3.2 * Add seating/rest areas along path 2 4 3.6 1.2 5.6 5.2 * Use parking in adjacent parking lot 4 2 3.6 1.2 7.6 3.2 4. New Subdivision Park Development The City, as part of the sudivision Control and Development ordinance has adopted an ordinance related to the number of acres per population as a standard. The city should modify or amend the ordinance to include specifications for park land donation related to the"quality"of the park sites. -- 6 1.2 4.8 1.2 10.8 5. Greenwav Park Development Acquire and preserve Boone Creek Corridor between Illinois Route 120 and Fox Ridge Park. This acquisition could continue and extend trail connections and provide a greenway connection and provide a greenway connection from Boone Creek Golf Course to Illinois Route 120 to MCCD Prairie Trail. 5 1 1.2 3.6 6.6 4.6 . Staff Aiderman Concensus Long Short Long Short Long Short . GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS Range Range Range Range Range Range 6. Gravel Pit and Mininq Area There is an existing aggregate mine in the northern half of the SW Quad. This mining is currently active, with operations on both sides of Illinois Route 120. This site or a part of the site is a potential active recreation site. As the mine is reclaimed, an active recreation site could be developed as the adaptive re-use of the quarry. 6 -- 4.8 1.2 10.8 1.2 7. Golf Courses Golf courses are sometimes used as a technique to temporarily"bank" land until such time as either the golf operation is no longer a viable entity or until such time as development pressure makes the golf course land worth more than the golf operation. 6 -- 4.8 1.2 10.8 1.2 NOTE: Not all ranking numbers are equal. Some goals were not marked on all submittals. AGENDA ITEM #� The McHenry Marlin's Parents Association has submitted a request to the City to assist them in the purchase of new timing touch pads. These touch pads will replace older units and will complete the purchase of all new timing equipment for swim team events. This parent association has continued to raise funds for swim team equipment and supplies. In past years we have matched funds with the MMPA to purchase equipment such as computerized timing system, starting blocks,team tents, training equipment, etc. The request is being submitted at this time so that funds can be included in the FY 2008-09 budget and equipment can be purchased in time for the 2008 summer season. Registration fees for this program will assist in the purchase of this equipment. Attachment: McHenry Marlin's Parent Association email Colorado Time Systems Quote Pattie Lunkenheimer From: JOHN TROST [trostj@prodigy.net] Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2007 7:34 AM To: Pattie Lunkenheimer Subject: Touch Pads Attachments: 4126964018-Colorado Estimate 10-07.doc Pattie, As discussed earlier,we believe that we are in a position to move forward on the purchase of the remaining timing equipment for the Knox Park Pool location. Attached is a current cost estimate from Colorado Display Systems. The estimate contains pricing for both the standard 60" timing pads and the extra long 78" pads. After discussing the issue with Sonny and BJ we will need the standard pads, which has a total cost estimate of $7045. The MeHenry Marlin's Parent Association has raised enough money to provide a$3500 donation towards the purchase of this equipment. We hope to have the equipment in time for the 2008 summer season. Please let me know if you need any further information or assistance from us. I look forward to your reply, after you have a chance to talk to Pete on the mattex. Thank you so much for all your help on everything. 7ohn i .,, '��fi� � �r GO OR t�0 1551 East 11�'Street '�� S � TIM 5�TEMSm Loveland, CO 80537 �1�1�� Phone: 970-667-1000 Colorado Display Systems Fax: 970-667-5876 October 10,2007 John Trost McHenry Park&Rec Cust#16367 trostj(�a,prodi�let Dear 7ohn: Following is the price quotation you requested. We are pleased that you have considered Colorado Time Systems to be a part of your team. CTS has been the leader in sports timing for over 30 years and is the only aquatic sports timing equipment vendor whose products are listed for use in a pool environment by Underwriters Laboratories,Inc.to the United States and Canadian safety standazds. Colorado Display Systems, a division of CTS, offers a wide range of multi-sport scoreboards tailored to fit your needs—and your budget. If you have any questions or comments,please call me at 800-279-0111 x224 or e-mail me at markpn,coloradotime.com. Look for us on the World Wide Web: http://www.coloradotime.com for aquatics and http://www.coloradodisplay.com for multi sports. TOUCHPADS C�ty Model Descrintion Price 7 TP-60G Aquagrip gutterhung touchpads(60"x 22") US PATENT 5,702,799 $5,075 SHIPPING (�ty Model Descrintion Price 1 ZSHIP Estimated cost for ground shipping from Colorado Time Systems to $300 destination. TOUCHPADS Qty Model Description Price 7 TP-78G Aquagrip gutterhung touchpads(78"x 22") US PATENT 5,702,799 $5,775 SHIPPING C�ty Model Descrintion Price 1 ZSHIP Estimated cost for ground shipping from Colorado Time Systems to $380 destination. ACCESSORIES Qty Model Description Price 7 4000-0040 Special size Touchpad brackets $315 Gutter diagram/measurements must be supplied upon order SHIPPING (�ty Model Descrintion Price 1 ZSHIP Estirnated cost for ground shipping from Colorado Time Systems to $2g destination. TOUCHPAD CADDY Qy Model Descrintion Price 1 CAD-TP/P Touchpad caddy for gutterhung touchpads. Holds up to ten touchpads. $900 Some assembly required. SHIPPING (,�ty Model Descrintion Price 1 ZSHIP Estimated cost for ground shipping from Colorado Tune Systems to $175 destination. ACCESSORIES Qty Model Descrintion Price 1 VP-2 Vacuum Pump $60 1 TPM-D Touchpad meter $175 SHIPPING C�ty Model Descrintion Price 1 ZSHIP Estimated cost for ground shipping from Colorado Time Systems to $20 destination. TERMS: Purchase order and 50%down with order,net 30 days. Visa,MasterCard or American Express aze acceptable. Quote does not include power,permits,engineering fees, delivery charges or insta.11ation,unless otherwise noted. Change order fee of 5%will apply after purchase. WARRANTY: 2 Yeaz limited DELIVERY: 4 to 6 weeks after receipt of order. NOTE: No sales or use taxes are included. Sincerely, �;�r� , ,; i` ,.. ,';-;�, - ��, ,�. I'r"if;:�'' r ''� Mark A.Polansky Sales Representative MAP/bjb