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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPacket - 6/13/2007 - Parks and Recreation Committee _ � ��� •L'^ A.�E1�DA Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Wednesd.ay, June 13, 200� McHenry Municipal Center . �:oo pm Aldermen's Conference Room ¢ 1. Parks and Recreation Master Plan—Discussion on setting lnng ran.ge and short range goals 2. Recreation Center Discussian 3. Petersen Park Entra�c�—Landscape Design Progos�xl 4. City Forestry/Park Planning Report A) Report on Status of Tree Inventory Project 5. New Business Next Meeting: Wednesday,August 8, 200�— 7 pm , 'j�n. - i,'f A�enda Item i - Parks &Recreation Master Plan — Discussion on Setting Long_, Range and Short Ran�e Goals On April 23, 200�, a presentation was made to the City council on the Parks & Recreation Maser Plan. Chapter 151isted many recommendations for future improvements in facilities and programs. Attached is a copy of Chapter i5 that has a space marked next to the recommendations. I would ask that staff and members of the committee take some time and review these specific recommendations and note on each line either a long range or short range goal. We will compile the information to establish a consensus on each recommendation. Once this is completed we can begin a discussion on priority ranking of each recommendation. The ranking of these items will be brought back to a future Parks and Recreation Committee meeting for further discussion. Please designate each goal based on the following criteria: Short Range Goal (1-3 years) SR Long Range Goal (3+Years) LR Once we have completed establishing the goals and priority ranking of these recommendations we can begin to include them in future CIP and budget requests. � � � • ' � . City of McHenry Parks and Recreation Department ' . Comprehensive Park&Open Space Plan � Re.commendations: P �In the introduction we stated this Plan was � both a guide and a planning tool to� The recommendations are broken into five ' ` ascextain the future sliape of recreation primary components: . � and open space projects in the City of • General . �McHenry.. • Park Improvements (Design � � ' . Standards) ' This Plan`should serve.as a guide for the • Park Improveinents (Schematic Plans M Department of Parks and Recreation, the for Existing Parks) Gity Park and Recreation Committee, the • Subdivision Park Development P City Council, and the general public to help • Land Acquisition � define the shape of future park i devel�pment and open space land , � acquisition. In addition to being a working General Recommendations � tool for the development of public policies ' regarding park improvement projects and • Establish 15-acres per 1,000 population recreational open space, the Plan provides as standard for recreation open space for � background data to support various state the community. . � -and federal grant program application ' requirements. This standard is consistent with tlie land donation section of the Subdivision � As part of the Plan, a number of Control and Development Ordinance � recommendations have been developed adopted by the City of McHenry in / during the planning process. These January 2004. � reconimendations have park inventory,. � public iriput from tlze interest survey, two • Revise Subdivision Control and � design,charettes, and several meetings Development Ordinance to reflect the � with City Council Committees. This input . type of land to be dedicated as part of the is incorporated into�the recommendations land donation component o£the � to provide options that are�most suited to ordinance. «o � all interested parties. � o Park land counted should be dry � developable property capable of � The re.commendations are not all-inclusive supporting active recreational � but are intended to serve as a guide in activities � developing future capital improvement o Park land should be consistent with programs and schedules. Recommendations natural resource management � are meant to serve. as options for what is objectives and useable for passive r possible at each site. recreation and trail or bicycle path � � connections. � In addition to the recommendations, the � City Park and Recreation Department • Establish the following goal for active � should annually review the goals and recreational land �— � objectives; population projections, and o Mini Park and Playgrounds — 5% of development activity that could adversely �otal park lands affect the City's park and recreation open o Neighborhood Parks—25% of total � space resources. park lands , � . o Community Parks—55% of total park � � lands � . � O Bonestroo,Ine. , Chapter 15- 1 �,--- ---- - =,�,.__...:---._._... � - . ,• - . . ... ... . . . ._. _.. . _... . . . . .. ---- ,�. ----� :_:.- :- . , . .. . .:... _ .. _ .. .: __ -_... -- r.---=__... _ ,. —_-....._..:. .. :.. ._ .:__._._ .: . -�---._.. .---- . _.. , --— ... ,��.,�mrn;s�.w�r� ..._ , � �. 1 � � . � Citp of McHenry Parks and Recreation Department � • , ' Comprehensive Park&Open Space Plan � a Open Space—20% of total park lands Plavlotsl � The City's current�active recreational Small areas intended for children up� 1 land acreage mix shows shortages in the to mid-elementary grade levels. � miniparks, neighborhood parks, and Features play apparatus, seating and open space and a substantial surplus in landscape improvements. Playlots are � the community park classification. located in neighborhoods so children � are not required to cross major streets. � Based on the NRPA guideline of mini parks being 15% of active recreational Nei�hborhood Parks and Athletic Fieldsl � lands the City's�target would be nearly (25% of park lands) � 43 acres compared to 4-acres of actual Recreation facilities serve general � mini parks. Assuming the NRPA mini park needs of neighborhaod residents. park target size recommendation of 1- The park areas are easily accessible to � acre per site, the City would need an neighborhood by bicycle or wall�ing. ( additiona1.37 mini park sites. Neighborhooc3.parks generally include � � - playground apparatus, athletic fields, These 37-sites would be distributed shelters and open play area. I throughout the City in areas not � currently being serviced by mini parks Communitv Parks and Specialized Parksi - or playlots. � ' (55% of park lands) � � Communit y parks.are large parks 1 The 37 additional sites would have a serving needs of several � significant impact on the MPRD's neighborhoods.or the entire maintenance and management of these community. These parks include most � sites:These sites would not have a facil.ities present in a neigliborhood � positive b�nefit-cost relationship. park and may also include specialized � facilities such as tennis courts, Mini park features should be integrated swimming pools, recreation centers, � into neighborhood park and community an athletic complex, and nature areas. � park sit.es. � ' h � Open Space (20% of park lands) � Park Type Standard Park sites should be developed to 1 Develop and maintain a balance of the provide a balance of active and.passive � fou.r recreational facility types:� unstructured play within each park. � Mini Parksl Mini Parks and Pla lots - ; ► 5% of park lands) Boone Creek Corridor Preservation � � Mini,Parks are small parks where Acquire, preser.ve, and connect stream corridors, floodplains and children play or adults relax in a � wetlands along Boone Creek as an � pleasant setting. Sites are typically integral component of the City's . ► � vacax�t lots converted to recreational Greenway/Lineax Park system. � use. These parks should support the open space and facilities standards. This corridor has the potential to 1 - create a significant recreational and � � preservation resource that would � . meander through the City from Boone � 1 Definition Adopted for use by the Cit :of Creek Golf Course in the southwest y through Fox Ridge Park, through � �. McHenry Park and Recreation Department � � � , � ( O Bonestroo,Inc. • ` � � - . . CYiapter 15-2 • ' . ._.. -- 4=-. , . _ _. ... — �.:. _.. ... . - . ,. ti.._ ., - , :.._ . ___, _._. . . -- --------,- _. .. _.... :�.,��.- -�,.. �._,�.,...._,. .. � ... .. .. __�----- � ' . � ' . City of McHenry Parks and Recreation Deparlment - . Comprehensive Park&Open Space Plan 1 � � floodplain and wetlands additions to stream rating, and is an exceptional ' Whispering Oaks Park, through natural resource worthy of protection Brookside Trail Park to the Prairie from bank erosion and.urban runoff.3 � Trail and continuing on to the � Wisconsin State Line. . Greenwav/Linear Parki r Greenways and Linear Parks are The corridor between Fox Ridge . typically resource management based � Paxk and Whispering 0aks Park parks following streams or creeks, � . shows significant wetland areas . shorelines, large lakes, or natural � along the meandering stream. These wooded areas. Location and size are wetland areas are preservation, dependent on availability and size of � resource management, and � the resource. Greenways and Linear 1 protection candidates. � Parks are developed for varying modes , of recreational travel, biking, hiking, The preservation and protection of cross country skiing, canoeing, / the Boone Creek corridor provides snowmobi.ling, or horseback riding. , natural resource management opportunities and preservation of a Special�acilitiesl � highly valued aquatic resource The Special Facilities classification r bordered by moderate quality sedge can be included in existin g parks or , meadows for much of its length.z be "stand-alone" park sites. If the facility is included in an existing / These preservation and protection park, it is probably the predominant r areas should be large parcels, to activity on the aite. , ensure sufficient mass and bio- diversity for sustainable habitats Open Space/Conservation Lands (New ` and viable plant communities. Definition) r The opportunity to preserve and Open Space/Conservation Land is a r classification for natural resource protect a portion of the watershed management areas that are not � tributary to Boone Creek is suitable for active recreational � significant. Fish surveys conducted facilities. These areas generally M in 1995 identified 18 species of fish include wetlands and fens, floodplain in the reach between Bu]l.Valley areas, forested and prai.rie ar�as. � Road and Fox Ridge Park, of which These areas should be preserved for , several species are.pollution special resource management intolerant. opportunities for prairie, wetland, � savannah or woodland restoration. � Boone Creek shows a diversity of , � species including the presence of 6 McHenry Countv Conservation District darter species. These species There are other public agencies such as the � � inclicate a very high quality grade. A McHenry County Conservation District � (MCCD) that have enabling legislation with � 1 Definition Adopted for use by the City of the mission to preserve open space, and to � . McHenry Park and Recreation Department provide environmental.education programs � �Resource Summaries and Draft 1Vlanagement ' � Plans for City of McHenry Natural FYreas—Hey . and Associates February 2005 3 Ibid � . , O Bonestroo,Lnc. Chapter 15=3 �-..;.:...T� ;,'r;.z,.«..,.�.�.>„�,..,,.:- ... . . . . _:._:.._. - --- --._....-�----_--___--. . -.._..... � Citp of McHenry Parks and Recreation Depaztrnent � Comprehensive Park&Open Space Plan � and resources for recreational opportunities ■ Integrate numerous strategies ' . to the public. - with different stormwater ' � � . management functions i The City should.take an active role in o Saves money preserving open space and protecting a Makes sense � natural resources at the local level. The ■ Protects water quality � City may be the appropriate agency to ■ Stabilizes degrading streams arid � preserve and protect the:smaller sites that � . lakes � would not be efficient for MCCD to acquire, Park developments should include to the � and manage. greatest extent possible the integration of i . green technology into park developments. � • Bikeway Plan—. These technologies can be integrated in: o Continue development of City Bike o Permeable Pavements I Plan and expand or extend ■ Reduce runoff and increase � conriections to or between existing infiltr.ation of storm water runoff ' park.srtes and Gity points of interest. ■ Integration of bioretention areas o Expand connections between school in parking lots and adjacent to I sites and park sites roadways'to minimize pollution � o The City Park & Recreation and improve water quality Department should be the lead o Rain Gardens � agency in developing additional ■ In�filtrate rainwater into � . � bicycle and pedestrian connections. groundwater � o Develop connections along Boone ■ Evaporate rainwater back into Creek between e�sting park and atmosphere � school sites and the existing Prairie o Utilize native landscaging � � Trai1 Regional Trail. ■ Disease resistance � ■ Drought tolerance • Green/Low Impact Development o Natural hydrologic functions with � The City has an opportunity to be a various other�techniques to generate � leader "Green Development" and Low less runoff from developed land t Impact Development (LID). o Focus planning on runoff prevention rather than mitigation � LID development is: o Alternative.Energy Sources ' o Effective ■ Solar power ■ Reduces runoff and pollutant ■ Wind power � loads o Alternative fuel sources � ■ Protects public health ■ Vehicles � , o Economical � ■ Building heating and cooling ■ Cheaper to construct and o Building designs LEED�4 certified � maintain 1 ■ Longer life-cycle � o Flexible • Develop an athletic field complex. .�� ■ Can be integrated into almost The existing athletic programs provided ` every site by the City and various affiliatec� athletic � ■ Customizable on site-by-site organizations utilize fields throughout , basis the City. o Follows a systems approach � � 4 Leadership in Energy and Environmental � Design � ' � O Bonestroo,Inc. Chapter 15-4 .._ . _. ... . . . — --- _,: ,: . :. • ' „ City of McHenry Pazks arid Reczeation Departrnent . , Comprehensive Park&Open Space Plan � Baseball or saftball practice is generally a Many of the fields and fa�ilit'ies.are in single team working on baseball skills. neighborhood parks. This kind of The practice field space is in short supply athletic,aetivity.Ys not always primarily because each team needs a compatible with neighborhood park space to.practicc. A team-to-field ratio of s'ites. ` ' : l:l demonstrates the de�and for practice These i.ncompatibilitie's are due to: facilities based on the numbex af teams. �o Traffic ingress/egress � Games, on the other hand, have two o Access � teams competing aga:inst each other.�his o Noise results;in an increase 'in the team-to-field o Ho�rs of.operation � ratio to 2:1 for games, reduczng the , o � Need for lighted facili�ies to extend demand on fields. . playirig time and increase.available T1�e City has a need for additional � fields for garnes and practices. baseball facilities. The question to be � � answered is where is the best location for � Baseball: -The City currently provides 9 these fields? . � bas�ball fields and 12 softball fields. � � � � � �T�ie local Veterans of.Foreign Wars An.alternative to adding fields and .� 1 (VFV� chapter provides an additional4 increasing:the available�xesource in total � 'fie�ds. , . � numbers is to inexease "time available" � . for a select numbex of.existing;fields. This � The McHenry Baseball Association is done by addiri� li�hts, to incr�ase. � (MBA) manages the local youth baseball available "game times" or practice times ' program. The MBA is open to all youth by an additional"slot" each evening. residing within the City of McHenry city Games at these select fields would"no � limits and ariy of the school districts longer be coritro]led by daylight. Lights � serving the City of McHenry. could extend each fields available time by ' ' ' ' one game per field per night. These pri`vately provided VFV�fields are � �integral to the McHenry Baseball Lights are not the "cure all" to the � Associatiori baseball program.� � shortage of�baseball diar,rioncls, as not all ' �. _ fields would be aclaptable �o athletic field ' The M$A.has indicated a rieecl based on lighting. The fields not adaptable are M 2006 program registrations for� � tliose in neigliborh4ods, where lightir�g ` ' � addi�ional baseball fields. The need is could be perceivec� as a significant , for both practice and game fields. adverse impaet.on t�te surrounding ��.� properties. In addition to li�htiri�, anv � The MBA.has also expre�ssed a critical fields targeted should have space � need for atleast'one 90-foot baseball available for adclitional parking; as two diamorid for the older age groizps. games require parking for the overlap of � � , • � "second" shift of players arriving early � Currently team practices are scheduled and"first" shift players socializing.and � in neighborhood parks where facilities not departing inimediately foLlowing their are inadequate or su�po�t facilities such completed game: M as parking and restrooms are lacking. . � The neighborhood_parks axe usecl There is a need for additional baseball � because they liave the space available fields. The consolidation of these fields and fields are in such short sizpply. into a single location has many . _ significant benefits. These benefits are O Bonesfso�,Tnc. Chapter 15 -5 � ' ... .. � - "._. . -._.:- - _-------___°=-- _-. .... . • � � . ' � _--- , . _ �c. • , , _ � __:- . . --..... ... . . ... .. _ , _. . . .. .. �1._..... ....�....1��' ... .. ... . . . . � '�- r � � . • City of McHenry Parks and Recreation Departinent � . Comprehensive Park&Open Space Plan r . programmatie, developmental, and at a singl,e location when compared to , operational. multiple sites. . � : � Pro�rammatic Benefits: . A single site athletic complex would r The programmatic benefits are both � require suffi.cient.acreage to provide a paxticipant based and operator based. variety of active recxeational . � Participants can travel to a single opportunities including such items as r location to participate. This�i.s very muttiple basebaLUsoftball faelds; multiple M . . beneficial to families with multiple soccer/footbalUlacrosse fields; adequate . children participating in the.program as parking to meet scheduling needs; field � the family can focus on one site without lighting with no impact on surxounding having to travel between sites to watch land uses; concession and support �� or par.ticipate with their children. facilities such as restrooms, maintenance � .facility; open picnicking area; active � The bene£its accruing to the operator, playgrounds; buffer areas between fields; � include easier on-site field maintenance other court games sucYx as volleyball; management, not having to.tray.el to bocce, shuffleboard; goTf driving range; � �rriultiple sites to inspect playability of miniature golf; hard court surface.s such � multiple fields and ensure umpires and as tennis and basketball; disc golf;,multi- � support personnel are on-site. use fi.tness andwalking trails; in-line skating; skate park; and water based � A larger single location facility brings splash pads. � more participants to the single site , , � increasing potential customers for The actual size needed for a single site co�cession sales. athletic complex is dependent on � projected demarid. The minimum size - . . � should be 25-acres with optimum in the Develonmental Benefits� . 40-80-acre si�e.. � , , . The sirigle site a�hletic complex . . . . . . � development.has benefits in an economy The potential location of this single site Qf scale, in£rastructure anvestment can athletic complex is.dependent on a : be large, but more pastici�ants.benefit variety of factors including: available from that,investment; a larger vacant/undeveloped land.suitable.for development increases the opportunities active recreational deuelopment; minimal for"green" development minimizing floodplain; minimaJ.wetlands or stormwater runoff, and alternative environmentally sensitive areas; energy sources. . � infrastructure availability such as public � , � . water and sewer; adj,acent land uses; - � , access to transportatioz�routes; and, Operational Benefits: economics. The site must be affordable: Maintenance of multiple fieJ.ds.,�t one- . • location is significantly.more;efficient Analyzing the community park service than trav,eling between sites to . areas.with�n•the.City;show areas in the maintain�:and groom the.same number .• southwest quadrant anc� areas in the � of fields. General park maintenance northwest quadrant that are not including collection of refuse, lighting . currently within a community p.ark . � maintenance, parking lot mairitEnance, service area. and tuxf maintenance is more.efficient O Bonestroo,Inc. • Chapter 15-6 � � � . � � City of McHenry Parks.and Recreation Depaztment � Comprehensive Park&Open Space Plan The northwest quadrant is dominated � by a current mineral extraction Play lot: The play lot should be an�riclosed operation that is expected to continue. or fenced area designed to meet the . guidelines presente.d in the Design Standard. The southwest quadrant is the priority The.equipment should be designed for safety, quadrant for clevelopment of a singIe free of graffiti, free of rusted areas and . site athletic complex. This quadrant is ��pping paint, free of sharp edges or rapidly.growing and the infrastructure protruding nails or bolts. The equipment is in place or is being expanded as should be usable by a variety of ages and . residential developments contiriue in should provide for both group and individual t�iis quadrant. Adequate � play. . vacant/undeveloped land of sufficient . . size suitable for active recreational Surfacing should comply with the CPSC develapment is available in the requirements based on the height of the play quadrant, with good.access to existing equipment and fall hazards. . or future transportation routes. Shaded Area: A shaded area with seating Monitor development proposals in the should be available for quiet activities or for • northwest quadrant�of the City. The adults to supervise children. The shading Village of Wonder Lake,is currently can be provided either by plant material or consideri.ng a significant residential, structures. Canopy tree shade is desirable, development. This development, if because in winter months the deciduous sufficient active park and recreational trees would not block sun to bench or seating open space is not provided as part of the areas, making cozy warm spots to sit on site improvements, will produce sunny days during the winter months, thus additional recreational demand on extending the season for the play area. existing City resources. Turf or Paved Area: Either a turf area for informal activities or a paved area.for Big Park Design Standard . WheelsTM, roller skates, hopscotch, or games Recommendations: requirixig courts sliould.be available. Since Locate�, develop, and maintain facilities so mini parks are meant.to.be used primarily that.they are safe, attractive, accessible, bY Pedestrians or bicyclists,.only two to five parking apaceS need to be available. An area comply�.with Americans with Disabilities near the entrance should be marked "no Act (ADA) requirements, and Consumer parking" to permit access for emergency Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and vehicles. Bike racks should be available at ASTM Sta,nda,rd Consumer Safety ��ini parks and playgrounds. Performance Specification for Playground Equipment for Public Use. The parks must be enjoyable to use; and designed to be sustainable and have a positive impact on the sia.rrounding neighborhood. � Land Use: No more than half the park area should have recreational equipment. Mini�parks and playgrounds should contai.n three types of recreational spaces: a play lot, a shaded area, and a turf or paved area. �O Bonestroo,Inc.. � . Chapter 15 -7 � � City of McHenry Pa;ks and Recreation Departrnent Comprehensive Park&Open Space Plan Park Improvements (Schematic Plans) identified in the Neighborhood Park Service � Area Exhibit. Recommendations by size and City Quadrant: SE Quad - � . Creekside Trail Park ,,._ Mini Parks: , ➢ Replace playground equipment General: � ➢ Develop barrier free access to��`''"`�'�-� Acquire and develop mini.parks of at least playground 1-acre in size in axeas not served by an ➢ Include additional court game existing mini park. � opportunities, bocce and shufIleboard ➢ Update and improve shelter Expand facilities of parks located on . ➢ Connect regional trail through park perimeter of areas riot serviced.by mini site parks to provide mini park type of ➢ Develop Creekside Trail Park as recreational facilities "trailhead",for regional trail access. ➢ Improve A:DA access from street to SE Quad- Park. - c��.£.�p P�bble Creek Park � ➢ Develop shade shelter near.existing Center Street Paxk pl:ay area ➢ Improve ADA access from street to ➢ Develop barrier free access from park streets to play area ➢ Add shade shelter ' ➢ Add planting for visual interest and ➢ Add basketballlhard surface court screening of paxk activities ➢ Expand off-street parking along Center Street NE Quad-Some locations are not within ➢ Acquire vacant lot to the West for service area of a mini park. additional open play area ➢ Develop neighborhood ball field with SW Quad-Some locations are not within backstop for pick-up games service area of a mini park., ➢ Develop perimeter traiUpathway � system with exercise/fi.tness stations. NW Quad- ➢ Develop landscape screening and East Beach Park plantings around perimeter to screen ➢ Develop play areas for toddlers and and control access from south and pre-teens west.� ➢ Develop shade shelter for play areas � ➢ Provide regional trail-bikeway NE Quad - connection to Petersen Park Picnic Freund Field Area and to Prairie Trail. ➢ Add shade shelter to site ➢ Improve lakefront area for viewing North Oak Park " ➢ Improve ADA accessibility Nei�hborhood Parks: ➢ Add backstop for ballgames Acquire and develop neighborhood parks in .➢ Add walking/hiking path system the existing areas in the south and west of ➢ Acquire vacant lot to the North for the City that are not currently served by potential expansion to community ,, neighborhood parks. These areas are park site. O Bonestroo,Ine. �Chapter 15-9 � ` . . � City of McHenry Pazks and Recreation Department � Comprehensive Park&Open Space Plan � . . . � SW Quad- axeas are predominately vacant land in the Jaycees Park western and southern areas of the City. A � ➢. Add bacl�stop for ballgames third axea is east of Illinois Route 31 and � � north of the McHenry Country Club, east of � Pheasant Val]eg Park the Fox River. This area is served by the ➢ .Develop and protect bank fishing Duker School schooUpark.service area. The � areas � fourth area is east of the Fox River and ➢ Develop interpretive trails for north of Illinois Route 120. This area is environmental education of served by.the McHenry Middle School geologically interestirig stream schooUpark service area. corridor ➢ Develop off-street parking�along SE Quad- Scully Drive � Cold Springs Park ➢ Develop open passive play area for ➢ Parking lot improvements . field sports or kite flying ➢ Create second entrance for trail head - from the north: NW Quad - ➢ Add walking/hiking,path system Lakeland Park ➢ Develop interpretive.txails ➢ .Add additional off-street parking throughout park � along Sunset Avenue ➢ Initiate wetland restoration project ➢ Provide barrier free access to play on east side near Prairie Trai1 for area environmental education ➢ Provide trail/pathway access from ➢ 'Initiate ecosystem/habitat restoration existing preschool to existing play in wooded area along west property � area line for environmental educatibn A Renovate basketball courts ➢ Develop regional trail connection ➢ Improve baseball infield drainage from McHenry High School West Campus to Prairie Trail West Beach Park � ➢� Develop play area for toddlers and Mille.r's Riverfront Park ...,�._ pre-teens ➢ Develop iriterpretive trail throughout ➢ Develop shade shelter/restrooms for park regional trailhead ➢ Develop observation deck and ➢ Adcl laxidscape screeriirig along in�erpretive/educational node near � property lines � wetland restoration � � � ➢� Develop shelter for picnicking ➢ Improve boat launch area, ➢ Use existing pathway for ice fishing ➢ Improve bank fishing stabilize river � � access shore.line . ➢ Improve access for non-motorized ➢ Parking available ` boat launch access to 1VIcCollum Lake . ➢ Open play and picnicking available ➢ Improve shoreline with benches and � ` pathways for passive viewing of lake Knox Park ➢ Eliminate both ball fields o Develop replacement fields at Cornmunitv Parks: � . Fox Ridge or new Athletic The existing community parks' service areas Complex in SW Quad cover a majority of the City well. There are ➢ Develop aquatic facilities � four areas of the City not withii� a o zero-depth pool community park service area. Two of these o aquatic center O Bonestroo,Inc. Chapter 15,- 10 � � City of McHenry Parks and Recreation Department Comprehensive Park&Open Space Plan r � ➢ Parking expansion for aquatic � Boone Creek Golf Course to Prairie � com.ple� , • Trail - � ➢ Convert existing barn to y.. environmental education center Fox Ridge Park-South � ➢ Develop open picnicking areas ➢ Create natural area � �adjacent to aquatic center to expand ➢ Add walking/hikin.g path system y� program offerings ➢ Create park extension to the south to R� ➢ Restore wetlands in northwest corner Bull Valley Road . � -of site`as part of envirorimental . educations center exhibits ➢ Develop interpretive trails through NW Quad - � woods � � • Althoff Park ➢ Develop winter sports op,portunities, ➢. Remove soccer fields � sledding, toboggan run, tube runs on ➢ Convert to passive activity northface of hill ➢ Designate dog park facility ➢ Add walking path system NE Quad.- � , . North�0ak Park Addition Petersen Park-Waterfront ➢ Expand North Oak Park�17 acres ➢ Expand existing beach ➢ Develop as com.munity park with ➢ . Deyelop dog beach along north mini park�facilities � � shoreline � . ➢ Create access from Pine Drive ➢ �Develop ice skating oppo�tunity 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 e�sting buildings ➢ Community park facilities: ➢ Develop overflow parking for special o Potential ball fieldlsports 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 p arking 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 walki.ng/hiking path system cross-country skiing, ➢ D.esignate do,g park facility ➢ Add s�ade 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 walking/hiking p.ath system ➢ Renovate farn�house for living history ➢ Connection of regional trail through interpreti�.e center Whispering Oaks Park is critical ➢ Initiate wetlands restoration north of connection in greenway,traiJ,from farmstead to improve water quality . � discharging to lake and for O Bonestroo,Ine. ' ' Chapter 15 -.11 1 ' . . � � � City of McHensy Parks and Recreation Departrnent . . Comprehensive Pazk&Open Space Plan � , � environmental education coxnponent unique natural resource within the limits of . � of living history farm � the City of McHenry. Preservation of the � . ➢ Create an agriculturallare history creek corridor, wetlands, woodland areas, ' leaxning center �. . and floodplain can.provide a quality ➢ Develop historic farm agricultural recreational corridor opportunity. Thi's ' 1 fields east side of par�. corridor is an integral part of an continual � ➢ Develop special everits parking west greenway from Boone Creek Golf Club on � of farmstead the south, along Boone Creek to Whispering ➢ .Develop special events area sensitive Oaks Park, and continuing on through / to FAP 420 rigl�t-of-way Brookside Trail Park and connecting to the � ➢ Develop archery range McHenry County.Conservation District's Prairie Trail. , , . � Petersen Park—Picnic Area ��� . � ➢ Convert existing tennis courts to in- � � line hockey rink NW Quad- ➢ Develop trail connection from Praisie Brookside TraiT Park—. Trail to Shoxe Drive through park ➢ Add interpretive nodes to trail • ➢ Connect:to East Beach Park -west ➢ Add seating/rest areas along path ➢ Develop trailhead£or Prairie Trail ➢ Use parking in adjacent parking lot ` � ' ' " Open Space: New Subdivision.Park Develo�ment The City, as part of the Subdivision Control SE Quad - and Development Ordinance has adopted an Bolxlder Creek Park ordinance related to the number of a'cres per ➢ Heavily forested population as a standard. ➢ Add walking/hiking path system ➢ Create on-site parking� The City should modify or.amend the ordinance to include specifications for park Wheeler Park land donations related to the "quality" of the ➢ Illinois Nature Preserve Site park sites. These specifications should at a ➢ Demolish silo minimum include: ➢ Develop interpretive trail system around perisn.eter of fen En�ineerin�Desi�n: � ➢ Develop o£f-street parking Require the developer to provide, as part ➢ Develop trail connectiori frbm of their stormwater management design, northeast to Green Street to Miller off-site detention for future park Road and conriect to Moraine Hills development as part of the detention and State Park stormwater management engineering for the proposed development. NE Quad-Some locations are not within service area of a mini park. Plat of Survev: � Require the developer to provide a Plat SW Quad- Some locations are not within of Survey, prepared by a Professional •service area of a mini park. Land Surveyor (PLS), for the parcel." A significant open space opportunity in the Topo�raphic Survev: �W Quad is Boone Creek. Thishis a rare Require the developer to provide a opportunity to preserve and protect a topographic survey of'tlie as-built park ` Chapter 15 - 12 ' Q Bonestroo,Ina r.�s ,k . � -� � �. _ _ __ , ' M� 'ni_...' � ' . —�.�., ....,....;.:. '_.�.;...._ . . . . � _..." -'_"-:. .. _.... � .: :..... .._:_ _.�...._. .._ _"_" ""'__'_"_ "."""'"' . . __.a.u'.er4:.c. ' ' . . . . . . . , . . . , , , City of McHenry Parks and Recreation Department ' Comprehensive Pa,rk&Open Space Plan 1 eneraily located on the perimeter of the 1 site depicting one-foot contours,.all qua�,�nt. Sased on an analysis of the utilities, rights-of-way, easements, , service areas, there are several locations not 1 roadways, sidewalks, and adjacent �,�,ithin the equal access service areas. The ' properties within 100-feet of the park site. The survey should depict all deficient areas are in the center of the � existing vegetation, existing facilities quadrant—since most of this area is a]ready r and structures. developed, it is difficult to identify sites of up to 1-acre in size that could be developed , C.onstruction: into park sites. Existing neighborhood park 1 Graclin.g: sites have mini park/playlot facilities. The , • 1Vlinimum Slope 2% (2-feet vertical in f 1 ygrounds and playlots fo rthese ss to 100-feet horizontal) or 50:1 p � Maximum Slope 20% (20-feet vertical ' neighborhoods. � • in 100-feet horizontal) or 5:1. � . Final�grading to be reviewed by City Nei hborhood Park Service Areas: Park and Recreation Department Based on an analysis of neighborhootl park � and City Engineer. service areas in the SE Quad, there are As-built documentation provided by several locations not within the equal access ' to neighborhood parks service area. These developex to ensure design plan requirements are met. areas are the un-shaded portions of the Neighborhood Park Service Area Exhibit. soil: Since much o£this area is already deve�oped TOp-- it is difficult to identify 5-10 acre site £or • Spread in all potential lawn areas to a minimum compacted depth of 6- development as neighborhood park sites. inclies. Topsoil must be a friable � loam mix capable of supporting turf There is a potential expansion to Boulder y Creek Park that could addxess both active growth. Topsoil to be free of xocks, clumps, roots, branclies ancl other recreation (neighborhood park site of�15- debris. acres) and conservation/preservation goals (�16-acres). The combined site provides trail connections to Creekside Park and provides a loop connection to the City Bike Path Land Ac uisition Recommendatioris System. ' Based on the analysis of service areas and Communit Park Service Areas: park types, there are several areas within The existing residents of the SE Quad of the the City.that are not within equal access of City have adequate access to existing various park types. The locations where �o�mu��,parks. deficiencies exist are the areas outside the shaded portions on the Park Service Area As developments, like The Oaks at Irish Exhibits. Prairie (The Oaks) and Morgan Hills Morgan), continue in this quadrant of the The land acquisition recommex�dations are � ark sites will uadrant and b eneral land City, additional community p identified by q y g be needed. acquisition: � SE Quad— � There is a potential community park (�50- acre site) site in the area of Barreville Road Mini Park Service Areas: There are six mini and State Park Road. A site of adequate sizE park/playlots in the SE Quad. They are suitable for active recreation is rare. This Chapter 18- 13 O Borie's#oo,Inc. City of McHenry Pazks and:Recreation Department � Comprehensive Pazk&Open Space Plan future.community park site could provide community park service area to address the athletic fields, trail connections, open play deficient areas. � areas, and.park.ing. The location has adequate existing north-south vehicular SW Quad — access. Access to the site from the west is There are several significant active relatively poor at this time, however, as The residential developments in progress in the Oaks and Morgan developments are SW Quad of the City. constr.ucted, access will improve. . There are several locations within the e�.sting part of the City that are n.ot within There is a conservation/preservation the equal access to min�i parks or playlots. � opportunity to expand the natural resource This is due primarily to the fact that only � base.of Miller's Riverfront Park. The two mini park playlots are located in the additidn would expand the resouxce base SW Quad. In deficient areas that are � and passive recreation opportunities. already developed, it is diffi.cult to identify � sites of up to 1-acre in size that could be NE QYxad— developed into mini park or playlot sites. � Mini Park Service Areas: The NE Quad of Mini park sites should be included in the � :the City has good access to mini parks, new residential developments to proviele � however, the fotir parks classified as mini equal access to playgrounds and playlots. � parks in the.NE Quad�ack playgrounds and � playlots. The e�sting neighborhood parks Nei�hborhood Park Service Areas: � fi11 this void. Based on an analysis of neighborhood park � service areas in the SW Quad, there are In the NE Quad, since most of these areas substantial areas of the existing City that � are already developed, it is difficult to are not within equal access to neighborhood � identify sites of up to 1-acre in size that parks service area. These areas are the un- � could be developed into mini park or playlot shaded portions of the Neighborhood Park sites. The existing mini p.axk sites in the NE Service Area Exhibit.. � Quad are not likely to.accommodate �, playgrounds and playlots. Since much of the SW Quad is either � � already developed or in-process of being Existing neighborhood park sites in the NE developed, it is difficult to identify 5-10 acre � Quad should be improved to include site for development as neighborhood park ' playgrounds and playlots typical of mini sites. parks in an effort to provide equal access for all residents within the NE Quad. Neighborhood park sites should be included � in the developments as part of the City's � The eastern half of the NE Quad is not Land Donation program. � within the community park service area as shown in the Community Park Service Area Communitv Park Service Areas: � Exhibit.� The existing residents of the SW Quad of � � the City have good access to existing There is an opportunity to expand North community parks. � Oak Park to the north and west of the - � existing park site. This addition could add There are a number of potential acquisition � �17-acres, moving this park site �o a oppor.tunities in the SW Quad. . communit�park, and expanding�he � � � � � O Bonestroo,Inc. , .. , � Chapter 15- 14 _: .. • ._ _..... ,_ .: � City of McHenry Parks and Recreation DepartaZent Comprehensive Pazk&Open Space Plan In addition to the Greenway/Linear.Park varies significantlyfrom the surrounding Boone Creek Corridor acquisition previously school and adjacent property. This will � identified, the City is in need of athletic require shaping and re-contouring to make fields as identified by the Illinois Recreation the site suitable for recreational use and Facility Inventory and the Needs development. Assessment Survey. The development of � this type of a facility could require a large, NW.Quad— � relatively flat piece of land with good north- Much of the NW Quad is not.currently south and east-west vehicular access. There within the McHenry City Limits. The� � are several potential sites matching these Village of McCullom Lake, the Village of � preliminary criteria in the SW Quad. Wonder Lake, and several large unincorporated areas make up the rest of � Greenwav Park Develo-pment the NW Quad. I Acquire and�preserve Boone Creek Corridor � between Illinois Route 120 and Fox Ridge The land acquisiti.on opportunities in the ' Paxk.This acquisition could continue and NW Quad are limited due to the current �extend trail con.nections and provide a residential development proposal currently 1 greenway connection from Boone Creek Golf being considexed by the Village of Wonder ` Course to Illinois Route 120 to the MCCD Lake. Prairie Trail. � . Golf Courses: r The acquisition of the greenway corridor Golf courses are sometimes used as a � from Illinois Route 120 to Boone Creek Go1f technique to temporarily"bank" land until Course would: such time as either the golf operation is no � longer a viable entity or until such time as � • Preserve the stream corridor development pressure makes the golf course ! • Preserve and protect�1ood plain land worth more than the golf operation. • Protect existing plant communities � • Provide a significant wildlife corridor The City benefits from two public and one r • Provide a significant environmental private golf course within the immediate M , . corridor to defining residential area. developments � McHenry Country Club (MCC): � Gravel Pit and Minin�Area: MCC is a private.country club, centrally ' There is an existing aggregate mine in the located in the City of McHenry. If there � northern half of the SW Quad. This mine is is a possi.bility that.the golf course and � currently ac.tive, with operations on both its open space could be lost to. sides of Illinois Route 120. This site or a development, the Gity should consider. pa�t of the.,site is a potential active pursuing.acquisition to maintain the recreation site. As the mine is reclaimed, an open space and preserve the recreational active recreation site could be developed as opportunity. the adaptive re-use of the quarry. . � Boone Creek Golf Club: - There is an opportunity to develop active Boone Creek Golf Club (BCGC)is � � recreation areas adjacent to the Valley V,iew located south and west of the City.limits. _' School as part of a major schoo]Ipark site. If there is a possibility that the golf � course and its open space could be lost to The existing site of the gravel pit�and development, the City should consider m;,,;,,g operation contours and topography pursuing acquisition to maintain the O Bonestroo,Inc. Chapter 15-15 . . . . . . • ...�,� �--,--�--P �r_.___:._ . . , . _ _. ..... . . . _.... ___ _. : . -_ . . _ _ ,... ---------.._.._ ��3c. � _. «.-�.wx:x:. a....,,,.� .::e,:_ . . ' " � � • , City of McHenry Parks and Recreation Department � . Comprehensive Park&Open Space Plan �. � operi space and preserve the recreational � opportunity within the Bull Valley _ .. .. � village limits. Boone .Creek Golf Course � ! . would be an extension of the Boone � Creek Greenway/Linear Park and would . preserve additional creek corridor. � / Chapel Hill Golf Course: � �� . ! Chapel Hill Golf Course (CHGC) is . located in the northeast portion of the � City, east of the Fox River. This golf � course should be considered for acquisition if there is a possibility that . ,' the golf course arid its open space could � be lost to development.�The City should r consider pursuing acquiaition to � �naintain the open space and preserve � the recreational opportunity. � � Acquisition Techniques � Park land can be acquired in a number of � fashions. Acquisition can be: � • I+'ee-Simple Acquisition • Easeinent r • Life-Esta�e � • Conservation Easement • Lease-Purchase � • Contract Sale " � • Agricultural Pxeservation Easement � Based on budget and funding availability these various acquisition strategies should be explored to ma�mize the City's available - � resources. In addition to alternative acquisition � strategies, acquisition partners are available to assist in cases where timing is of the essence and the local agency may not have adequate funds currently available. . Acquiaition partners should also be considexed if timing is critical. Partners • include groups lik.e Trust for Public Lands. . . ^ O Bonestroo,Inc. Chapter 15- 16 . .. .�,` _. . . _ _ _._. , -- - -�- - ------- _ _... . _._. _. . ..... ...... . . . �- . v.�.::.w. _ _ _ . .�;__ ,.�_,_.� ..__. ,.. - � � A�enda Item 2 - Recreation Center Discussion The administrative and Parks and Recreation staff have been working together in the last year to investigate the feasibility of a Recreation Center Facility. Most of this work has been discussions with other communities on the types of Recreation Centers they operate and the costs associated with these facilities. Staff has also met with representatives from Sente & Rubel Architects to discuss revisions to the Recreation Center plans originally developed in 1999• These discussions included potential changes in recreation amenities included in the design, scaling down the size and costs of the building, construction in multiple phases and estimated maintenance and utility costs to operate. - Site visits were made to facilities in different communities. These facilities included the Round Lake Are Park District — Sport Center, City of Woodstock — Woodstock Recreation Center and Foglia YMCA in Lake Zurich. Staff will review the information with the committee that we have gathered from these various sources listed above. Our goal is to develop a construction and operations budget this summer for a proposed indoor recreation facility. This information will be brought back to the Parks and Recreation Committee at our September i2, 200�for review. ♦ A�enda Item � — Petersen Park Entrance Landscape Design Prouosal Attached is a copy of a proposal for landscape design and construction management services for the Petersen Park entrance renovation. This item was discussed at the May �o, 200� Committee Meeting. The committee directed staff to obtain a proposal from 3D Design, Grayslake, IL for professional services on this park improvement program. The proposal for these services is $l,000.00. This fee does not include reimbursable items as listed. This fee is well within the budget for this project. 3D Design Studio has worked with the city on several playground renovation projects and landscape design projects. The entry landscape to the Petersen Park Waterfront is an example of their design talent. Staff would recommend the committee approve the proposal submitted by 3D Design Studio for professional services for the Petersen Park entry landscape renovation. � 3 D D E S I G N S T U D I O May 21, 2007 Pete Merkel McHenry Parks & Recreation Dept. 333 S. Green Street McHenry, IL 60050 Re: Petersen Park Sign Construction Document Proposal Dear Pete, I would like to thank you for the opportunity to submit this proposal for the Construction Document services for the design of the new Petersen Park Sign and Landscaping. The following outlines our proposed Approach and Scope of Services: SCOPE OF SERVICES I. Construction Document Phase A. We will use the initial design perspective we prepared previously as a base for refining the design. We will refine the design based on decisions reached at our previous meeting. It is our understanding that the budget is approximately $35,000.00 and shall include moving the flag pole, a new sign, landscaping and a boulder wall with the boulders to be provided by the City. As you noted, the City will also be providing any necessary water and electrical connections in house. B. We will then meet with you to review the design concept and budget and get approval to proceed with preparing Construction Bidding Documents. C. We will administer the distribution of the bidding documents to respective contractors for the project. We will provide you with an Advertisement for your use in advertising the project for public bid. D. We will prepare any Addenda that may be required and answer any contractor questions. E. 3D Design Studio will attend the Bid Opening and take copies of the bids to review the bids received. We will take the necessary steps to confirm the apparent lowest responsive contractor is in fact qualified to perform the tasks required. 529 Barron Boulevard Grayslake, Illinois 60030 (847)223-1891 (847) 223-1892 Fax Email:Info@3ddesignstudio.com Cihj of McHenry—Parks �Recreation Dept. November 30,2006 Petersen Park Sign Construction Documents Proposal Page 2 F. Based upon the review of the bids and our investigations, we will prepaxe a written recommendation for the City to enter into an Agreement with the Contractor best able to meet the requirements of the bid. II. Construction Observation A. 3D Design Studio will attend a Pre-Construction Meeting at the site to discuss activities of the site development, inspections, submittals, processing Pay requests and project schedule. B. We will make two site visits during the course of construction to review work and answer any questions that the Contractor may have. Each site visit will include a written report documenting items discussed and decisions reached. C. 3D Design Studio will make one additional visit for the final approval at the completion of the project. Cii��of McHenry—Parks F�Recreafion Dept. November 30,2006 Petersen Park Sign Construction Documents Proposal Page 3 PROFESSIONAL FEES,ADDITIONAL SERVICES,INVOICING AND REIMBURSABLES• Professional services will be performed on an hou�ly not to exceed basis, outlined below: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES I. Construction Document Phase $750.00 II. Construction Observation $250.00 Subtotal of Professional Fees- $1000.00 ADDTITONAL SERVICES Where additional rneetings, presentation of our plans, additional construction observation services, or additional design services are requested, this work shall be performed on an hourly basis at the rates listed below, or under a separate agreement. The hourly rates are as follows: Principal $125.00 Design Manager $105.00 Landscape Architect II $ 85.00 Landscape Architect I $ 75.00 Support Staff $ 50.00 INVOICING Invoicing will be presented monthly for work completed during that month. Payment is to be made within 30 days of the date of the invoice. REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES Reimbursable expenses are as follows, and will be included in the regular monthly invoicing: � Drawing reproductions, photography, and/or materials required for presentations or preparation for use in presentations or meetings. � Photocopy reproduction (color or black and white). � Delivery, messenger services, overnight mailing services, and mileage at the standard mileage rate. * Photography rnaterials- film, developing and any enlargements. * Plotting services from AutoCAD drawing files. '� The Reimbursable Expenses, including plotting the design alternatives, refined design alternatives, "Kit-of-Parts" presentation boards, site City of McHenry—Parks�Recreation Dept. November 30,2006 Petersen Park Sign Construction Documents Proposal Page 4 slides and photographs, preliminary submittal "check plots", final plots of presentation drawings and copies for the preparation of booklets are all considered reimbursable. SPECIAL CONDITIONS The Owner agrees to waive all claims and liability against 3D Design Studio in the event that the Owner executes the work without 3D Design Studio contracted to observe and document the construction activities. The Owner accepts the responsibility for the accuracy of the base information provided for the purposes of developing the Master Site Plan if our surveying services are not incorporated into the process. Should a problem arise from any inaccuracy of the base information, 3D Design Studio will assist in correcting the situation, but will be compensated hourly for additional time that may be required. Fees for special submittal coordination and/or meetings with non- Park District agencies like Common Wealth Edison, Corps of Engineers or Department of Natural Resources are not contained within this proposal. The Owner acknowledges that there are no Architectural or Structural or Civil Engineering fees associated with the Services outlined in this proposal. Should there need to be these services for the evaluation of the site, these services can be quoted separately, or provided under an amendment to this agreement. I would like to thank you again for the opportunity to submit this proposal to work with you on the Petersen Park Sign Project as outlined above. I look forward to hearing from you regarding this proposal. Very Truly Yours, Craig Most Project Associate Accepted Date AGENDA ITEM#4 City Forester Report Status of Tree Inventory Program Follow up on Treekeeper 7 questions from May l Oth, 2007 meeting on the question of references. The Davey Resource Group provided two references in the Chicagoland area, the Village of Schaumburg and the City of St. Charles. The two entities were contacted and both gave good reviews of the Treekeeper 7 program. Pros and Cons of Subscription vs. Standalone a. Subscription allows concurrent users (more than 1 user at a time can access the system) b. Subscription users receive free upgrades c. Subscription solution is easier to support, since technical support specialists can access the live system with the custorner d. Standalone's biggest advantage is it is a one time cost,where as Subscziption you need to allocate money for it each year Upgrade Policy a. Standalone and Network users receive error corrections upon request, free of chaxge b. Every 18 months or so,Davey will release a new version of Treekeeper 7 and let Standalone and Network users know about its release. In the past,pricing has averaged about$250 for a single iteration(i.e. 7.5 to 7.6) Davey Inventory Options were provided in a detailed proposal which will be covered at the upcoming Parks and Recreation meeting.