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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 11/07/2016 CITY COUNCIL 7 NOVEMBER 2016 The South Burlington City Council held a regular meeting on Monday, 7 November 2016, at 6:30 p.m., in the Conference Room, City Hall, 575 Dorset Street. MEMBERS PRESENT: H. Riehle, Chair; P. Nowak, T. Chittenden, T. Barritt, M. Emery ALSO PRESENT: K. Dorn, City Manager; T. Hubbard, Deputy City Manager; I Blanchard, Project Manager; M. Leugers, Recreation Director; A. Bolduc, City Attorney; D. Duell, J. Kochman, L. Bresee, S. Quest P. Taylor, B. Melizia, D. Fleming; D. Shiman, M. Wagner, J. Kernan, L. Jankowski, B. Serviss, K. Walton, G. Sproul, S. Dopp, M. Simoneau, L. Kupferman, D. Crawford, B. Nowak 1. Possible Executive Session to discuss appointments to South Burlington Boards, Commissions and Committees: Ms. Nowak moved the Council meet in executive session to discuss appointments to Boards, Commissions and Committees and to include the City Manager and Deputy City Manager in the session. Ms. Emery seconded. Motion passed unanimously. The Council entered executive session at 6:32 p.m. and resumed regular session at 7:05 p.m. 2. Agenda Review: Additions, deletions or changes in order of agenda items: A public hearing was added to agenda item #3. 3. Public Information Session and Public Hearing on November 8 debt authorization/Tax Incremental Financing District Vote: Ms. Emery moved to open the public hearing. Mr. Barritt seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Dorn noted this was the 5th public information session and one of the required public hearings. He then reviewed the history of the City Center concept from its first appearance in the Comprehensive Plan of 1974 to the 2016 Comprehensive Plan. He cited many planning efforts, public input, and State and Federal participation. Ms. Blanchard then described the projects that would be funded if the vote passes, as follows: a. City Center Park: to include walking trails, bike path, and a main and secondary entrances. The project is 80% engineered and 95% TIF eligible. When funding is secured, the city can secure land and put the project out to bid. Slides of the proposed park indicated amenities and landscaping improvements, including the removal of invasive species and addition of native plants. b. Market Street: The project is 90% engineered and 100% TIF eligible. The City Council has been committed to the completion of the street since 2012. The project has received a design award. The road currently does not have adequate stormwater capacity, so the stormwater pond will be enlarged to meet this need. A cross-section of the road was shown indicating its multi-modal capacity. It will still, however, maintain its intimate feel. c. The bond vote also includes some related costs including application fees, annual audits, market studies and legal costs. Mr. Hubbard then explained the financing for the projects which includes a federal grant for Market Street, the City Center reserve fund, impact fees and TIF funds. He explained how the TIF will work and why this will result in no increase in the property tax. Public comment was then solicited. Mr. Wagner: Diagramed why he is opposed to the bond issue as he felt the freezing of property values would result in added costs to taxpayers. Members of the Council explained that this is not the case. Mr. Wagner also felt that TIFs have never been successful. Council members cited the results of TIF financing in the City of Winooski and the Burlington waterfront development. Mr. Shiman was concerned with the negative affect on the State’s ability to support education. Ms. Riehle explained that the State feels this is a good investment which will ultimately result in a substantial increase in tax money at the end of the TIF. She also noted that only 8 communities have been granted a TIF. Ms. Emery added that the State wants to discourage sprawl. She also noted that Market Street would be hard for an individual developer to build because of its costs. Mr. Kernan supported the bond issue and also asked where the city stands on a new Library. Ms. Riehle said the hope is that with the TIF being activated it would generate private development in City Center which will provide TIF money that could be directed toward a Library. She stressed that this would be a separate bond issue. Mr. Duell asked how much oversight there will be from the citizens on the City Center district. Ms. Riehle said nothing public will get built after the bond vote except the road and the park. Anything else would require a public process and public vote. As there was no further public comment, Ms. Emery moved to close the public hearing. Ms. Nowak seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 4. Comments & Questions from the public not related to the agenda: Ms. Serviss asked the Council to review water use billing to see if there can be an incentive for people to conserve water. Ms. Riehle noted there is new software that will allow that issue to be considered. 5. Announcements and City Manager’s Report: Council members reported on meetings and events they had attended. Mr. Dorn: The City’s website is in the process of re‐development. There should be something to show in January. The Affordable Housing Committee met last week and is making progress on tools that can be used to promote affordable housing. There will be an update on sewer capacity at the 21 November meeting. Use at Airport Parkway has gone down each of the more recent years. Work has begun by the consultants on the possibility of a regional dispatch service. Mr. Hubbard and Mr. Rabidoux are working with the Town of Shelburne on the stormwater management arrangement. Another community is also interested in having South Burlington manage their stormwater issues as well. Mr. Dorn attended the South Burlington Business Association breakfast hosted by Fire Chief Doug Brent. There will be a special City Council meeting next Monday (14 November, 6:30 p.m.) regarding Airport issues. 6. Consent Agenda: a. Sign Disbursement b. Approve Minutes for 12 October and 17 October 2016 c. Approve bylaws for Recreation & Parks Committee Ms. Nowak asked that item #c be removed from the Consent Agenda. Mr. Chittenden then moved to approve items “a” and “b” of the Consent Agenda. Mr. Barritt seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 7. Appointment of Andrew Bolduc as City Attorney: Mr. Dorn introduced Mr. Bolduc and noted he had grown up in South Burlington and attended city schools. Mr. Bolduc then reviewed his background in municipal law, labor relations and zoning. Mr. Chittenden moved to appoint Andrew Bolduc as City Attorney. Ms. Nowak seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 8. Presentation from Karen Walton, General Manager, Green Mountain Transit Authority: Ms. Walton began by reviewing accomplishments during the past year including the completion of the Downtown Transit Center, “Where’s My Bus” technology, rebranding, and the signing of a new 5-year contract with union drivers. She noted that ridership decreased 7%, which is not unusual when gas prices go low and there is a mild winter. South Burlington ridership was down 14%, so the city’s assessment will be lower. Some of the things being planned for the near future include signing with a vendor to provide a total system analysis, “mobile ticketing” (using a credit card attached to an app), and development of a campus facility. Ms. Walton also explained a “pop‐up” transit model called “Bridge” which will be piloted in the coming year. Two new buses are on order to replace those which have outlived their usefulness. They are working with South Burlington hotels to come up with “mini‐guides.” The expansion of Route 12 to Tilley Drive is also being considered. Mr. Barritt asked what will happen to the old bus center. Ms. Walton said it will come down. Ms. Nowak asked who cleans up the bus stop areas. Ms. Walton said there is a gentleman who does that for them. Mr. Chittenden asked about the budget for the coming fiscal year. Ms. Walton said that is being worked on now. 9. Discuss re-arrangement of staff support for selected committees; Mr. Dorn noted that Ms. Leugers and Mr. Conner will be “swapping” responsibilities with Mr. Conner supporting the bike/Ped Committee and Ms. Leugers the Natural Resources Committee. 10. Report to Council by the Open Space Projects Task Force and possible approval of recommendations: Ms. Leugers thanked the Task Force and identified the members who were present. She also thanked Travis Ladd who did the excel spreadsheet for them. Mr. Sproul said it was a very satisfying Task Force to serve on. Ms. Leugers then reviewed the previous work which formed their starting point, including: the 2014 Red Rocks Management Plan, the South Burlington Parks Access Improvement Study, Wheeler Nature Park Plan, the Underwood Property Vision Framework and the voter approved ballot item for $1,300,000. Mr. Sproul said their mission included prioritizing projects, considering phasing and grouping of projects, and considering the best use of funding. The Task Force used as its guiding principles: a. Making parks more accessible, welcoming b. Ensuring ADA compliance c. Improving wayfinding/signage d. Meeting deferred needs in existing parks e. Balancing allocations to Red Rocks, Wheeler and Underwood Ms. Leugers showed photos of work done during the summer, including putting in bridges. She cited the efforts of VYCC in getting this work done. She also identified issues continuing at Red Rocks Park. Mr. Sproul then outlined the Task Force’s agreed upon priorities as follows: #1 – high priority work that can be supported by current funding #2 – projects listed in priority order, most of which can be supported by current funding Estimated “10,000 foot view” costs for each facility (averaging high and low estimates) were: Red Rocks Park:$694,000 Wheeler:$449,000 Underwood:$159,000 A “5000 foot view” cost for Red Rocks Park would be $434,000. Mr. Sproul stressed that needs at Red Rocks have not been addressed since the 1970’s, and these are a high priority. Ms. Nowak asked if the figures include ongoing maintenance. Mr. Sproul said they do not. Mr. Hubbard cited the need for a dedicated budget item to address that both through fund-raising and a CIP item. He suggested that this can be addressed when the Police Station debt for the renovation of the rental space is paid off. He felt it would be a 6-figure item. The rental to the V.A. Center could be a source for some of this funding. Mr. Hubbard noted that the city is also partnering with the Winooski Valley Park District and that partnership will be expanding. He felt there would be funding for ongoing maintenance. Ms. Dopp expressed concern that the original plan for the open space fund was the acquisition of open space. She had an issue with using those funds for maintenance. Ms. Emery said she tends to agree. Ms. Leugers said they are working on a “Red Rocks Park Foundation” that could help. Mr. Kupferman said that with additional access to Red Rocks Park, parking needs have to be considered. Mr. Crawford said he is excited about the collaboration with the Winooski Park District and noted that Nick looks forward to volunteering some time to meet with city staff to see the “pieces” that the District can work on. He encouraged the Council to endorse what the Task Force has done. Ms. Nowak stressed the need to keep tabs on the financing and to keep the Council updated and informed. Mr. Barritt then moved to approve the recommendations of the Task Force and to thank them for their efforts. Ms. Emery seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 11. Social Service Funding review and allocation of available funds: Members agreed to postpone this discussion until the next meeting. They agreed to use $40,000 as a total figure. 12. September financials: Mr. Hubbard reported that at 25% through the fiscal year, expenses are at 29% and revenues at 27% of projections. Sewer and Stormwater are also in good shape. 13. Make Appointments to South Burlington Boards, Commissions and Committees: Ms. Emery moved to appoint Monica Ostby to complete the term of Sophie Quest on the Planning Commission. Mr. Barritt seconded. Motion passed unanimously. 14. Other Business: A. Items Held from Consent Agenda Ms. Nowak questioned Article 2B of the bylaws of the Parks/Recreation Committee. She felt that discussion should not be in executive session. Ms. Kochman said they would be OK with finding another way to do that. Mr. Dorn noted that a committee cannot go into an executive session as they cannot meet the criteria. Ms. Nowak also asked about the time frame for a sub-committee. Ms. Kochman said sub‐committees would be “task limited.” Ms. Nowak felt this was a good model for other committees. Ms. Riehle felt the Mission Statement could be improved to include more “aspirations.” Ms. Nowak moved to adopt the Bylaws of the Parks and Recreation Committee as amended to remove “executive session” in Article 2B and to correct typos in Article 5A. Mr. Chittenden seconded. Motion passed unanimously. B. Other: Mr. Chittenden expressed concern with items in the Guide to Open Meetings and suggested getting guidance from the new City Attorney. Mr. Dorn said this is the interpretation of people who regulate meetings/open meetings, etc., and they make the final decisions. If there is ambiguity, the Legislators should address it. Ms. Riehle suggested this as a warned agenda item. She stressed that “not agreeing” or “not knowing” are not excuses for noncompliance. Mr. Dorn felt it was timely for the Legislature to look at this because it was written before social media was prevalent. Ms. Riehle suggested the city might work with other communities to petition the VLCT to take a look at this. Ms. Nowak suggested asking Legislators to come in and discuss it as well. There were no other issues raised. As there was no further business to come before the Council, Mr. Chittenden moved to adjourn. Ms. Emery seconded. Motion passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 10:23 p.m. Published by ClerkBase ©2019 by Clerkbase. No Claim to Original Government Works. South Burlington Water Dept. Accounts Payable Check Register Date: 11/08/16 Date Check No. Paid To Memo Amount Paid 11/8/2016 3087 Aldrich & Elliott, PC 5,504.68 Date Voucher Number Reference Voucher Total Amount Paid 8/31/2016 VI-14124 76472 1,436.30 1,436.30 9/29/2016 VI-14128 76517 4,068.38 4,068.38 11/8/2016 3088 Champlain Water District 105,846.61 Date Voucher Number Reference Voucher Total Amount Paid 10/31/2016 VI-14132 SBWD-312 163.27 163.27 10/31/2016 VI-14133 OCTOBER CONSUMPTION 105,683.34 105,683.34 11/8/2016 3089 E.J. Prescott, Inc. 1,931.90 Date Voucher Number Reference Voucher Total Amount Paid 10/19/2016 VI-14117 5161199 291.29 291.29 10/14/2016 VI-14120 5159262 212.22 212.22 10/12/2016 VI-14121 5157904 555.37 555.37 10/7/2016 VI-14123 5155807 350.35 350.35 10/4/2016 VI-14130 5153233 98.85 98.85 10/24/2016 VI-14139 5150829 266.69 266.69 10/25/2016 VI-14140 5164230 157.13 157.13 11/8/2016 3090 Engineers Construction Inc. 5,527.97 Date Voucher Number Reference Voucher Total Amount Paid 10/24/2016 VI-14129 25899 5,527.97 5,527.97 11/8/2016 3091 Ferguson Waterworks #590 897.70 Date Voucher Number Reference Voucher Total Amount Paid 10/17/2016 VI-14118 0724564 897.70 897.70 11/8/2016 3092 F.W. Webb Company 193.86 Date Voucher Number Reference Voucher Total Amount Paid 10/26/2016 VI-14138 52393225 193.86 193.86 11/8/2016 3093 Grainger 282.82 Date Voucher Number Reference Voucher Total Amount Paid 10/25/2016 VI-14137 9261727185 282.82 282.82 11/8/2016 3094 Steven Grimm 101.97 Date Voucher Number Reference Voucher Total Amount Paid 10/20/2016 VI-14127 REFUND 101.97 101.97 11/8/2016 3095 Office Essentials 139.96 Date Voucher Number Reference Voucher Total Amount Paid 10/31/2016 VI-14136 33363 139.96 139.96 11/8/2016 3096 City Of South Burlington 303,430.36 Date Voucher Number Reference Voucher Total Amount Paid 10/31/2016 VI-14134 OCTOBER SEWER CHARGES 303,430.36 303,430.36 Printed: November 03, 2016 Page 1 of 3 Memorandum To: Kevin Dorn, City Manager From: Maggie Leugers, CPRP Recreation & Parks Director Date: 11-3-16 IE: Consent Agenda to City Council formal endorsement of Recreation and Parks Committee Bylaws This committee first presented a By-Laws revision to City Council on November 1, 2013. The City Council decided to study their By-Laws, and also began a study of the re-configuration of committees. It was decided to keep committees as they were, and to create ad hoc task force committees as needed. At the November 1, 2013 meeting City Council advised this committee to act on the basis of the proposed By-Laws as if they were in effect, and this is what they have done. In 2015 the committee requested a name change from Recreation and Leisure Arts to Recreation and Parks Committee, and City Council approved this change. The committee revisited their By-Laws in the fall of 2016, and approved the slight changes unanimously at our October 17, 2016 meeting. I have highlighted changes in GREEN. The Recreation and Parks Committee is recommending that City Council formerly approve the proposed set of By-Laws. City of South Burlington, Vermont Recreation and Parks Committee BY-LAWS Article I Mission Statement The committee shall be called the City of South Burlington Recreation and Parks Committee. The Recreation and Parks Committee is appointed by the South Burlington City Council to serve the residents of South Burlington by acting in an advisory capacity to the Recreation and Parks Department and the City Council. Article II Duties and Purpose of the Committee A. The Committee shall consult with and advise the Director of Recreation and Parks in matters affecting recreation programs. These matters shall include: 1. Review of park/facility related projects 2. Review of program offerings 3. Review of department policies, and city policies affecting the department 4. Review of finances and proposed budgets 5. Assisting in the development of long-range planning, including needs assessment and setting priorities 6. Providing interface and collaboration with other city committees 7. Other matters as they arise B. The Committee will meet at least once a year in Executive Session with the Director of Recreation and Parks to discuss ways the Department of Recreation and Parks and the Committee can improve their functioning and collaboration. C. The Committee will be involved in the selection of a new Director of Recreation and Parks. D. The Committee will provide support to the Director’s annual presentation to the City Council of budget and other matters. E. The Committee will serve as 1. Representatives of the community 2. Advocates of the department and its mission 3. Citizen advisory committee to City Council Article III Membership and Attendance A. The voting membership of the Committee shall be no fewer than seven and no greater than nine members. All members shall be residents of the City of South Burlington, Vermont. Members shall be appointed to three-year terms, on a rotating basis. There are no limits on the number of terms a member may serve. B. The Director of Recreation and Parks is an ex-officio, non-voting member of the Committee. C. Other ex-officio members may be added for a period of one year or less; members may be added by a simple majority vote of the Committee at any regularly scheduled meeting D. In the event of the resignation of any Committee member, the Committee will petition the City Council to appoint a member to finish any unexpired term that might remain. E. The Committee may request the City Council to add additional members if needed. F. Attendance will be recorded in the minutes of each meeting. Members are expected to attend at least 75% of the Committee’s regular meetings. G. A member who is unable to attend a meeting should notify the Chair prior to the meeting and should submit reports of any business he/she has conducted on behalf of the Committee since the last attended meeting. H. The Committee follows the City Council of South Burlington, Vermont, Guidelines for Citizen Participation, as City Council Appointees on City Boards, Commissions, or Committees in a Volunteer Capacity, adopted by the City Council October 17, 2011. Article IV Meetings A. All meetings shall be conducted under “Robert’s Rules of Order” unless otherwise provided. B. The committee shall meet a minimum of ten times per year, on a day, time and place convenient to the majority of the membership. C. The Chair may call special meetings as needed. D. The first meeting after July 1 and the appointment of new members shall be known as the Organizational Meeting. This meeting will include the election and installation of officers, namely the Chair, Vice-Chair, and the Clerk. E. A majority of voting members constitute a quorum at any regular or special meeting. F. All meetings are open to the public, and the agenda will be published in accordance with VT Open Meeting Law. Article V Officers and Elections A. The officers of this Committee shall be a Chair, Vice-Chair and a Secretary, who shall be elected at the Organizational Meeting to serve for one year or until a successor shall be elected. B. These officers and the Director of Recreation and Parks shall constitute an Executive Board which shall act in urgent situations. C. All officers shall be nominated and elected from the floor at the Organizational meeting. A majority vote of those present shall constitute an election. Article VI Duties of Officers A. The Chair shall preside at all meetings of the Committee. B. The Vice-Chair shall act in the absence of the Chair. C. The Chair shall meet regularly with the Director of Recreation and Parks to discuss preparation of agendas, reports, and other matters that concern the Committee. The Chair will maintain open communication with the Director on matters affecting the Department. D. The duties of the Chair shall also include: 1. Serving as representative of the Committee at public affairs 2. Together with the Director, creating a calendar of Committee activities and goals for the coming year to be presented in the fall of the current year. These goals may be adjusted during the course of the year. 3. Conducting the new Member Orientation with the Director. 4. Creating an annual report of Committee accomplishments and objectives that will be included in the Department’s portion of the City’s Annual Report. 5. Conducting correspondence with City management and City Council on behalf of the Committee. E. The Clerk shall keep a record of the proceedings of the Committee in the form of minutes. Minutes shall be published in accordance with City guidelines. Article VII Duties of Members Each member is expected to attend meetings, and to participate in the work of the Committee. Article VIII Sub-Committees Sub-committees may be appointed by order of the Committee as needs may arise. All sub- committees shall include at least one member of the Recreation and Parks Committee. The sub- committee will select a chair. The chair will schedule and conduct meetings, and report to the full Committee. Sub-committees shall not necessarily be restricted to members of the Committee. The Chair of any special committee may be an ex-officio member of the Committee, including Program, Facilities, Park Areas, Finance, Equipment and Supplies, and the like. The Director of Recreation and Parks may be an ex-officio member of a sub-committee. Article IX Amendments These by-laws may be amended at any time at any regular or special meeting by a majority vote of the City Council, present and voting, provided notice of the proposed amendment has been given in writing to all city Council and Committee members at least fifteen (15) days prior to the said meeting. Approved unanimously by South Burlington Recreation and Parks Committee October 17, 2016. Low High Red Rocks Water Bars - VYCC Red Rocks The Trail Surface - VYCC Red Rocks Areas of erosion - VYCC Red Rocks Invasive plant management - VYCC Red Rocks Closure/opening of unofficial trails - VYCC anually Red Rocks Complete major trail repairs, installation of new waterbars (VYCC) Red Rocks Utility vehicle for various projects (attachment york rake + best practices)16,000.00$ 20,000.00$ This is total cost for next 5 years as provided by City. Already encumbered and this is an on-going cost. Wheeler Nature Park Bridge removal + replacement trail widening 20,000.00$ 50,000.00$ Low end assumes minimal design effort for foundation and railing that would work with VYCC design and VYCC assisting with construction. High end would includes pre-engineered, settlement tolerant structure with contractor build. Wheeler Nature Park Trails - VYCC Wheeler Nature Park Remove obstructions on trails - VYCC Wheeler Nature Park Deter the use of unauthorized trails by discontinuing weed whacking - VYCC Wheeler Nature Park Provide effective use of trails by blazing trees - or color tree tabs - and updating maps, guides and other informational materials annually - VYCC Wheeler Nature Park Test stream hydrology - regularly Chittenden County Stream Team. No Cost. What does DPW do with the information? 96,000.00$ 145,000.00$ Ongoing Priorities This is included in the $20,000-$25,000/year for next 3 years listed above in Red Rocks. Ongoing Totals Park Project Cost Estimates Notes $20,000-$25,000/year for at least next 3 years $ 60,000.00 $ 75,000.00 Low High Red Rocks Front Façade Fencing/Signage Intent is to close off spur trail from front parking lot Red Rocks Invasive plant management training annually 500.00$ 2,500.00$ Low end webinar; High end ANR staff for 1 day to train staff for best management practices. Red Rocks Signage, wayfinding, and park information 5,000.00$ 15,000.00$ Based on: 8 recommended locations at trail intersections for directional/wayfinding signage (square markers); 35 estimated locations for in/out trail directions; 1 bulletin board recommended at park entry; and one intepretive sign. Interpretive sign includes park inset map. Red Rocks Parking signs including posts 2,400.00$ 10,000.00$ Cost for four signs. Low end simple sign; High end more decorative sign. Red Rocks Accessible path to bath house 30,000.00$ 40,000.00$ Assumes 30' width, 200' length. Low end $150/LF for gravel path. High end $200/LF for paved path. Path needs to be wide enough for vans+E40. Red Rocks Accessible path to the beach 12,000.00$ 20,000.00$ ADA access mat Red Rocks Design of new beach facilities 10,000.00$ 50,000.00$ Cost is to hire architect to develop plans for new beach facilities. Not to be limited to the current square footage Red Rocks Possible fence reconfiguration to allow for accessible parking near bathhouse 2,500.00$ 3,500.00$ Assumes removing and installing 50LF of fence with one gate; to be confirmed by the City. $50/LF (Low) to $70/LF (High) Red Rocks Bike racks 700.00$ 1,500.00$ Assumes one bike rack at entrance and one at the beach. Low end 1 10' bike rack; High end 2 10' bike racks. Note: Local Motion is an authorized represenatitive for Dero bike rack vendor. Local Motion can assist with choosing racks and ordering. The cost is the same as direct order, with a portion benefiting Local Motion. Red Rocks Erosion of area near bath house 1,500.00$ 6,000.00$ Assumes 1000SF. Low end for permanent erosion matting ($1.50/SF); High end for grading, type I stone fill, geotextile ($6.00/SF) Red Rocks Parking and traffic management study 12,000.00$ 20,000.00$ Assess alternatives, for possible re-design the parking system with the goal of minimizing the park area devoted to vehicle parking as well as minimizing visual, neighborhood, and ecological impacts. Cost is for hiring consultant to perform parking and traffic management study. Underwood Property Complete Master Plan 40,000.00$ 50,000.00$ Detailed plan to follow up on Visioning Task Force work. Protect $50,000 Underwood Property Implementation of Master Plan (Details may include the following within Phase 1) 43,000.00$ 185,000.00$ Ensure short term uses do not compromise future opportunities on the site. Conduct natural resource inventories to better understand habitat considerations and where restoration would be most beneficial. Delineate restoration areas and restrict access to these areas. Complete mapping of the site (drainage, wetland delineation, etc.). Maintain property and prevent natural succession where needed. Create mowed paths around primary circulation routes and enhance Recreation path connection when possible. Clean up trails in the woods. Support agricultural uses towards Spear Street. Define access points into the property and introduce designated parking areas early. Build informational kiosk about the future of the parcel to get users interested and keep momentum going. Introduce buffering vegetation so as things evolve they can do their job.Protect $185,000 Wheeler Homestead 20' Accessible path to picnic tables 4,000.00$ 7,500.00$ Assumes 20' path. Low end is 8-foot wide aggregate surface path 2014 costs; High end is 12-foot wide bituminous concrete path 2010 costs. VTrans Report on Shared-Use Path and Sidewalk Unit Costs. Wheeler Homestead Accessible picnic tables 3,000.00$ 6,000.00$ 3-6 accessible tables at $1000 per table. Wheeler Homestead Planting trees 12,500.00$ 25,000.00$ Assumes 50 trees at $250/tree (low) - $500/tree (high) Wheeler Homestead Wildflower field 5,000.00$ 10,000.00$ Cost per acre to prepare field, buy seed mix, prepare seed mix for spreading, spreading and maintaining until mature growth. Wheeler Homestead Bike racks 700.00$ 1,500.00$ Low end 1 10' bike rack; High end 2 10' bike racks. Note: Local Motion is an authorized represenatitive for Dero bike rack vendor. Local Motion can assist with choosing racks and ordering. The cost is the same as direct order, with a portion benefiting Local Motion. Wheeler Homestead ADA portable Restrooms 960.00$ 1,440.00$ Based on $160/month/unit. Low end - 6 month rental, high end - 9 month rental. Wheeler Nature Park & Red Rocks Park WVPD Planning & Project Management 30,000.00$ 90,000.00$ Renewable Annually. Forest management planning in Red Rocks as well. Not to exceed $30,000 a year. Wheeler Nature Park Signage, wayfinding, and park information $ 2,500.00 $ 8,000.00 Cost covers 5 interpretive signs (idenified in PMP) based on Lake Champlain Wayside Exhibit Manual. Low end for 18"x24" panel, high end for 36"x48" panel. Wheeler Nature Park Utilize best practices for grasslands and shrublands to maintain wildlife habitat. 8,000.00$ 12,000.00$ Low ($400/ac) for grass only; high ($600/ac) for shrublands. Assumes 20 acres. Wheeler Nature Park Remove and control Non-Native Invasive Species, especially along trails (controlled setting, goat/sheep, brush hog) 8,000.00$ 12,000.00$ Cost provided by City. Local Herder. Includes personnel, care taker, animals, and supplies. Wheeler Nature Park Prune shrubby vegetation and tree branches and release mast trees to reduce encroachment 8,000.00$ 30,000.00$ Assumes 20 trees. Per Tree Cost: Low ($400/tree) for one person; high ($1,500/tree) for two people + chipper/blower. (Or $10,000/ac). Wheeler Nature Park Bike racks near entrances 700.00$ 1,500.00$ Low end 1 10' bike rack; High end 2 10' bike racks. Note: Local Motion is an authorized represenatitive for Dero bike rack vendor. Local Motion can assist with choosing racks and ordering. The cost is the same as direct order, with a portion benefiting Local Motion. 242,960.00$ 608,440.00$ 338,960.00$ 753,440.00$ Priority 1 Totals Ongoing + Priority 1 Cumulative Priority 1 Cost EstimatesParkProject Notes Low High Red Rocks Restored/New accessible bath house 50,000.00$ 400,000.00$ Assumes existing building to remain in place with renovation of bathroom and storage space. If building renovation is not possible, included is demolition of existing building and limited site work. Assumes 1000SF building. $200/sf low end, $400/sf high end Red Rocks Stone Walls - expert should be consulted for repairs 3,500.00$ 6,000.00$ Assumes 100LF to repair walls using existing materials at $35/LF (Low) and replace walls with new materials at $65/LF (High). Wheeler Homestead Make Path to Tree House Accessible 5,000.00$ 15,000.00$ Assumes 5' wide x 100 linear feet of path at $50/LF for gravel path. High end $150/LF for paved path. Wheeler Nature Park Identify and monitor Non-Native Invasive Species 500.00$ 2,500.00$ Low end webinar; High end ANR staff for 1 day to train staff for best management practices. Review annually. Wheeler Nature Park Improve Potash brook watershed through storm water retention & filtration to help with natural eco system. Include streambank erosion water expert 12,000.00$ 48,000.00$ Consultant to recommend necessary measures to protect watershed. Wheeler Homestead Accessible Restrooms 150,000.00$ 300,000.00$ Assumes 500SF. Low end $300/SF; High end $600/SF for composting facility Red Rocks Redesign and reconstruction of parking area 20,000.00$ 500,000.00$ Depends on results of parking and traffic management study identified in Priority 1. 241,000.00$ 1,271,500.00$ 579,960.00$ 2,024,940.00$ Expectation is to meet the $1.3 million at this point. Remaining items below are not prioritized. Red Rocks Enhance beach 165,000.00$ 330,000.00$ Low end assumes 1500CY of sand delivered ($110/CY). High end assumes 3000 CY of sand delivered. City to provide labor for spreading/raking across beach area. Underwood Property Utilities, Power, Park Stormwater Elements 130,000.00$ 210,000.00$ Specific elements to be refined through Master Plan Underwood Property Complete restoration projects 140,000.00$ 230,000.00$ Meadow, Riparian and Forest are included Underwood Property Build first multi-purpose fields to introduce active use of the parcel 60,000.00$ 100,000.00$ Underwood Property Build first phase of recreational elements from Master Plan (e.g. strider park/pump track, wildplay/natural playground, etc.) 50,000.00$ 160,000.00$ Specific elements to be refined through Master Plan Underwood Property Build first phase of pathways, trails, and recreation path connection 180,000.00$ 260,000.00$ Underwood Property Build first phase of agricultural elements from Master Plan (land preparation for traditional ag/orchard, etc.)30,000.00$ 50,000.00$ Specific elements to be refined through Master Plan Underwood Property Build restroom facility 80,000.00$ 130,000.00$ Underwood Property Build one brook crossing 80,000.00$ 200,000.00$ Underwood Property Build Phase 1 Parking and vehicle circulation 50,000.00$ 60,000.00$ Underwood Property Neighborhood Stormwater Retention Pond 220,000.00$ 500,000.00$ Needs clarification Underwood Property Phase 1 Construction documents, engineering, architecture, planning 240,000.00$ 423,000.00$ Assumed at 30% of construction costs Wheeler Homestead Future use of homestead - upgrade house, elevator, & ADA (kitchen, steps, fire escape)50,000.00$ 150,000.00$ Assumes existing building to remain in place with renovation of 1000 sf of interior space. $50/sf for 1000 SF low end, $150/sf for 1000 SF high end. 2,536,960.00$ 7,370,940.00$ 2,875,920.00$ 8,124,380.00$ Priority 2 Totals Ongoing + Priority 1 + Priority 2 Accumulative Priority 2 Subtotals Ongoing + Priority 1 + Priority 2 (to this point) Cumulative Priority 2 Park Project Cost Estimates Notes