Ingham County Parks & Recreation Commission AGENDA 121 E. Maple Street, P.O. Box 178, Mason, MI 48854 Telephone: 517.676.2233; Fax: 517.244.7190
The packet is available on-line by going to www.ingham.org, choosing the “Monthly Calendar,” and clicking on Tuesday, January 16, 2018
Tuesday, January 16, 2018
5:30pm PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
Main Shelter Lake Lansing Park North 6260 E. Lake Drive Haslett, Michigan
1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance Note due to Holiday 3. Approval of Minutes meeting will be held on Minutes of December 11, 2017 regular meeting will be considered-Page 3 3 Tuesday instead of 4. Limited Public Comment ~ Limited to 3 minutes with no discussion Monday
5. APPROVE THE AGENDA Late Items / Changes/ Deletions
6. Check Presentation – Meridian Township Donation to the Friends of Ingham County Parks for the Lake Lansing Bandshell - Page 16
7. ELECTION OF 2018 OFFICERS A. Chair, Park Commission B. Vice-Chair, Park Commission C. Secretary, Park Commission
8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS A. Director - Page 19 B. Park Managers - Page 20 C. Administrative Office - Page 24 D. Millage Coordinator Report - Page 26 E. FLRT Trail Ambassador Report - Lauren Ross - Page 27
9. ACTION ITEMS A. Resolution to Comply with Provisions of the Open Meetings Act Setting Parks & Recreation Commission Meetings for January 2018 through December 2018 - Page 28 B. Resolution Honoring Shirley Rodgers - Page 31 C. Master Plan Action Program Items – Page 32 D. Motion to Amend Recommendation for Funding for the Lansing Bank Stabilization-Washington Avenue Application - Page 46
10. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Proposal for Road Department Trail Project-West Lansing - Page 47
11. Board/Staff Comments 1 Ingham County Parks & Recreation Commission January 16, 2018 Page 2
12. Limited Public Comment ~ Limited to 3 minutes with no discussion
13. Informational Items – Distributed at Commission Meeting A. County Services, Finance Committee, and Board of Commissioner Meeting Minutes (Items pertaining to the Parks Department) B. Newspaper Articles
14. Upcoming Meetings A. Date: Tuesday (Due to President’s Day), February 20, 2018; Time: 5:30pm Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Winter Sports Building, Burchfield Park
15. Adjournment Official minutes are stored and available for inspection at the address noted at the top of this agenda. The Ingham County Parks & Recreation Commission will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as interpreters for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting for the visually impaired, for individuals with disabilities a the meeting upon five (5) working days notice to the Ingham County Parks & Recreation Commission. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Ingham County Parks & Recreation Commission by writing to the Ingham County Parks Department, P.O. Box 178, Mason, Michigan 48854, or by calling 517.676.2233.
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DRAFT MINUTES OF THE MEETING INGHAM COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION 121 E. Maple Street, Suite 102, Mason, Michigan 48854 December 11, 2017
The Ingham County Parks & Recreation Commission held a Regularly Scheduled Meeting at the Human Services Building, Conference Room A, 5303 S. Cedar Street, Lansing, Michigan.
Board Members Present: Commissioner Teri Banas, Matt Bennett, Ryan Earl, Jessy Gregg, Cherry Hamrick, Sarah Nicholls, Jonathan Schelke, Shirley Rodgers (entered at 5:37pm), Paul Pratt (entered at 5:44pm), and Commissioner Carol Koenig (entered at 5:49pm)
Absent: None
Also Present: Park Director Tim Morgan, Recording Secretary Nicole Wallace, Melissa Buzzard-Trails & Parks Millage Program Coordinator, Lauren Ross-FLRT, Mike Unsworth-Tri-County Bicycle Association, Todd Sneathen-Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc. representing Delhi Township, Evan Hope-Delhi Charter Township Clerk, Wendy Wilmers Longpre-Assistant Director City of East Lansing Parks, Brett Kaschinske-Director City of Lansing Parks, LuAnne Maisner-Meridian Township Park Director, Younes Ishraidi-Meridian Township Engineer, and Greg Satterfield City of Lansing Landscape Architect
Call to Order: Chair Nicholls called the Regularly Scheduled Parks & Recreation Commission meeting to order at 5:30pm
Minutes: Moved by Mr. Bennett and Supported by Mr. Schelke to approve the November 13, 2017 minutes of the regular meeting as written. Yes-7; No-0. MOTION CARRIED.
LIMITED PUBLIC COMMENT LuAnne Maisner introduced herself as Meridian Township Park Director and Younes Ishraidi as Meridian Township Engineer. Ms. Maisner addressed the Park Commission about their projects. Ms. Maisner stated in the Mannik Smith report, the MSU to Lake Lansing project was a priority trail. In that project it was identified for three Phases. Phase I was approved for funding, and that is nearing completion. The boardwalk is a part of Phase II. The reason Meridian Township is applying this year is because the trail is already engineered, and the project can start right away. The area around Okemos Road currently has safety concerns and an off road boardwalk is required. There are no easements required because this is along Township property. It also provides an opportunity to connect to the Meridian Mall and connect north up to Lake Lansing. They can increase the match to 25% if necessary instead of the 10% initially proposed. Mr. Ishraidi stated he handed out a map showing how it ties into MSU to Lake Lansing trail and the interurban trail. This is a shovel ready project. They could start as early as March.
Shirley Rodgers entered the meeting at 5:37pm.
Todd Sneathen from Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc., representing Delhi Township, introduced himself. Mr. Sneathen stated he had read the scoring comments and it was his understanding that the Park Commissioners had received a letter from the Township dated November 3rd. However, from the comments in the
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Mr. Sneathen stated there were several comments about the easement not being counted as match. If this was private property there would be dollars expected. He would like this recognized. The Township provided phasing for the project-over the course of two years, over one or two construction seasons. Mr. Sneathen stated the Township has supplied information to answer that question. Mr. Sneathen said in regards to the question of why the Township did not apply for different funding, he said they have applied for DNR money previously and have been successful. They also have another grant application in for another project. They don’t think this project is eligible for a grant due to ADA issues. Mr. Sneathen stated the Township has been awarded CMAQ funding in the past, but due to the competitiveness and Ingham County road projects, they were not successful in getting the CMAQ money.
Wendy Wilmers Longpre from the City of East Lansing stated she is available if there are any questions.
LATE ITEMS / CHANGES / DELETIONS None.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Director, Park Managers, Administrative Office, Financial Report, Millage Coordinator Report Mr. Morgan stated staff has been busy making snow at Hawk Island. It will take a full two weeks to make enough snow to be able to open the snow tubing hill at Hawk Island. We hope to open by Christmas break.
Paul Pratt entered the meeting at 5:44pm.
FLRT Trail Ambassador Report Commissioner Banas asked for an update on the status of the MOU with Meridian Township. Ms. Maisner stated she is in receipt of the MOU and the document just needs to be signed.
ACTION ITEMS McNamara Landing Prime Professional Mr. Morgan stated we received four quotes and M.C. Smith Associates was the low bidder.
RESOLUTION #22-17 RECOMMENDING AUTHORIZING ENTERING INTO A CONTRACT WITH M.C. SMITH ASSOCIATES AND ARCHITECTURAL GROUP, INC. TO PROVIDE PRIME PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR MCNAMARA LANDING IMPROVEMENTS WHEREAS, Board of Commissioners Resolution 17-313 authorized the acceptance of a Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Grant for facility development and improvements to McNamara Landing; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Department solicited proposals from registered architects, professional engineers and/or landscape architects for the purpose of entering into a contract to provide prime professional services for the Burchfield Park McNamara Landing Improvements project; and
WHEREAS, after careful review and evaluation of the proposals received, the Evaluation Committee recommends that a contract be awarded to M.C. Smith Associates and Architectural Group, Inc. who submitted the most responsive and responsible proposal. 4
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THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Ingham County Park Commission recommends the Board of Commissioners authorizes awarding a contract to M.C. Smith Associates and Architectural Group, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $14,396.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the term of the contract shall be from the date of execution until July 1, 2019.
Moved by Mr. Bennett and Supported by Ms. Hamrick that Resolution #22-17 be approved as written. Yes-9; No-0. MOTION CARRIED.
Action Program Items - Spicer Group Mr. Morgan referred to page 26 of the Park Commission packet. The action plan is updated yearly.
Commissioner Koenig entered the meeting at 5:49pm.
Mr. Morgan stated these action items coincide with the discussion about the millage so we make sure we have enough money for Ingham County Park’s projects. Mr. Morgan reviewed the grant applications staff plans to apply for each year. Chair Nicholls asked for clarification on what the commission is voting on. Mr. Morgan stated he is asking for approval on just the order of the projects-this is not to ask for money. Formal requests would be brought before the Park Commission each year for the projects. Commissioner Banas asked if we have applied for any grants for these projects. Mr. Morgan stated we have applied for project number one. Ms. Rodgers stated she would have liked to know what the expected amount of money will we anticipate will come from these projects. Mr. Morgan stated the amount of money is stated on page 36 of the packet. Commissioner Koenig asked if this motion needs to be approved tonight. Mr. Morgan stated it is up to the Park Commission, and if we take action this would make sure we don’t expend all the millage money on other applications. Chair Nicholls stated there is already 5-8% of the millage funds set aside for the parks. Mr. Morgan stated the funds for the Parks Department will be determined on an annual basis through the budget process. Chair Nicholls suggested the Parks Department apply for the millage dollars just like the other communities by filling out an application. Commissioner Banas stated she would like a column added to the action plan for the money requested. Mr. Morgan stated that for each project the Park Commission will get details of the project.
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER KOENIG, SUPPORTED BY COMMISSIONER BANAS
To table the motion to approve the Action Program Items
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. MOTION CARRIED.
Trails and Parks Millage Program Coordinator Job Description Modification Mr. Morgan stated the edits include changing the funding to 95% millage funding and 5% parks budget. Under item #4 we are striking “for promotion of millage projects.” Mr. Morgan stated that part of the Financial Services Coordinator position was to do the marketing; and since the position was eliminated and the Trails and Parks Millage Program Coordinator already does marketing for the millage, it makes sense to add this task for park related items too. The budget for the position will be 5% for parks budget, which will include marketing and any other duties relating to parks as assigned. Mr. Schelke and Commissioner Koenig recommended keeping a log of non-millage related activities for a year. Discussion.
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MOVED BY MR. BENNETT, SUPPORTED BY COMMISSIONER KOENIG To approve the modifications to the Trails and Parks Millage Program Coordinator Job Description
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. MOTION CARRIED.
Review Preliminary Scoring Documents of the Trails and Parks Millage Third Round Applications Chair Nicholls explained the scoring documents. Chair Nicholls stated Meridian Township stated they could increase their match to 25% for the Okemos Road Pedestrian Boardwalk. Mr. Bennett reminded the Park Commission that previously the commission had agreed not to make edits to applications after the fact.
Chair Nicholls stated the commissioners scored the match provided differently for some applications, so she corrected that in the score sheets. Chair Nicholls proposed an order of scoring the applications and handed out a document in the order she proposed to discuss the items. Commissioner Banas suggested reviewing applications from high score to low score. Commissioner Banas recommended the Park Commission review the small grant projects first.
AURELIUS TOWNSHIP Project Title: Aurelius Township 5-Year Parks and Recreation Plan Type of Project: Small grant Amount Requested: $3,875.00
Commissioner Banas stated this is a good project because it allows Aurelius Township to be able to apply for grants and it is a small request. Ms. Gregg stated there are bigger projects on the horizon which would be more feasible with the passage of this application. Ms. Rodgers stated there was a high percentage of match. Ms. Hamrick stated she likes supporting this so other communities can be encouraged to do the same.
MOVED BY MS. RODGERS, SUPPORTED BY MR. BENNETT
To recommend funding Aurelius Township 5-Year Parks and Recreation Plan in year 2018
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. MOTION CARRIED.
ONONDAGA TOWNSHIP Project Title: Baldwin Park & Trails Enhancement Project Type of Project: Small grant Amount Requested: $44,453.93
Mr. Morgan stated if the project is approved, Ms. Buzzard could assist with a grant application for the project. Mr. Bennett stated he does not recommend funding this application; but encourages them to work with Ms. Buzzard and reapply in the future. Ms. Hamrick stated Spicer Group said the project is not viable as presented. Mr. Morgan stated you could do the funding contingent upon them getting a grant from the DNR. Ms. Gregg stated there are feasibility issues, and she supports this application even with deficiencies as long as they address the deficiencies. Ms. Rodgers stated the total project cost is not clearly stated in the application. Ms. Rodgers stated she doesn’t recommend funding this application. Mr. Schelke agreed. Commissioner Banas stated there is a lack of clarity in the application; she would like to 6
MINUTES OF THE MEETING Ingham County Parks & Recreation Commission December 11, 2017 Page 5 be supportive but she cannot vote for this application. Commissioner Koenig stated she thinks this application has good intentions. Commissioner Koenig stated this application scored high, but she thinks that we misunderstood the application when it was scored. Commissioner Koenig stated Spicer Group said this was not viable. Chair Nicholls stated she ranked the project as one-not feasible.
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER BANAS, SUPPORTED BY MR. BENNETT
To recommend not funding Onondaga’s Baldwin Park & Trails Enhancement Project
Yes-9; No-1 (Jessy Gregg). MOTION CARRIED.
LESLIE Project Title: Leslie Wayfinding Project Type of Project: Small grant Amount Requested: $7,500.00
Commissioner Banas stated three of the signs are in their downtown area, but others are in the trail system that would connect to a community trail system. Their match would pay for their downtown signs. Mr. Morgan stated staff is still working on the wayfinding plan; this should be addressed soon. Spicer Group will be presenting to Human Services committee the concepts for the wayfinding plan in early 2018. Ms. Gregg stated she would like them to wait until the County wide wayfinding initiative. Mr. Morgan stated we will apply for a grant with MDOT, for signs in 2019 if everything works out according to plan. Ms. Rodgers stated she liked the application because they were using our signs, this would be an early indication of what we want to do. Commissioner Koenig stated we could say yes, we could fund this, but what about other communities? Ms. Rodgers stated she is okay funding or not funding the application.
MOVED BY MR. BENNETT, SUPPORTED BY MR. SCHELKE
To recommend not funding Leslie’s Wayfinding Project
Yes-6 (Chair Nicholls, Matt Bennett, Jessy Gregg, Cherry Hamrick, Jonathan Schelke and Shirley Rodgers); No-4 (Commissioner Teri Banas, Commissioner Carol Koenig, Paul Pratt, and Ryan Earl). MOTION CARRIED.
LEROY TOWNSHIP Project Title: Simmons Memorial Park - Trail Attached to Handicap Accessible Parking Type of Project: Small grant Amount Requested: $50,000.00
Commissioner Banas stated she is in favor of the application. Mr. Bennett stated he thought this was similar to the Glenna Droscha looped trail project last year, and we should support the project since the Board of Commissioners approved an application like this last year even though the Park Commission didn’t recommend the project. Ms. Gregg stated this is a grassy field with a nice pavilion; this would be a big transformation to make it into a nice community space. Mr. Schelke stated it would be good to have a looped trail; but this does not improve connectivity; and falls short of any of our goals set. Ms. Rodgers stated we want to include small communities. Ms. Rodgers stated she supports this application because maybe once they have this, and it makes a difference in the community, it could incentivize them to connect to other trails. Ms. Hamrick stated looped trails in small towns are very popular. This is a good 7
MINUTES OF THE MEETING Ingham County Parks & Recreation Commission December 11, 2017 Page 6 way to get our name out to the smaller communities. Commissioner Koenig stated the Township’s project includes paving a parking lot. Commissioner Koenig stated that is not in our purview to pave the parking lot. Chair Nicholls stated she does not recommend funding this project since this does not connect to other trails. Mr. Morgan stated the paving of the spaces is for ADA requirements-which includes two spaces since it is a gravel parking lot. Commissioner Koenig said we would need to ensure this project is consistent with the approved millage language. We can’t have the project money used for something not authorized in the millage language. Chair Nicholls stated if we fund this we may not be able to fund other projects.
Mr. Bennett stated in principle it doesn’t speak to the spirit of the millage. However, commissioners last year wanted to fund these small projects. Mr. Morgan stated the Board of Commissioners intent was to score the small projects separately. Commissioner Banas stated the intent was to include them in the millage program; it is not realistic for them to connect to say the City of Lansing. In the outlying areas, she thinks it is okay to start small projects. This is a small request, and she recommends funding this project-there is more benefit to support this project than not.
Commissioner Banas stated she would like to review the highest scoring projects. Commissioner Koenig stated she agrees with Commissioner Banas. Commissioner Banas stated this was overturned by certain commissioners, she was not in support of the loop trail that was out of the context of our philosophy. The small project consideration was to get money to the small communities, otherwise we may not fund the small communities until 2050. The small communities need to be included. In the past she was not in favor of this, but now she thinks the small communities need to be included. Mr. Schelke stated the nearest trail would be the inter-urban trail in Meridian Township. Ms. Rodgers stated she understood the small category to mean providing funding to small communities because these kinds of projects didn’t fit our criteria. Ms. Rodgers stated due to the small communities’ geography, they would never qualify for money. Ms. Rogers stated she thought we are to look at this project differently. Ms. Rodgers stated she was operating from the perspective that we need to include the small communities. Ms. Rodgers stated she thinks this is a good project. Ms. Gregg stated this is similar to Aurelius Township’s application last year. This year it is showing Aurelius is now looking for other projects-this is a way to engage the small communities. Commissioner Banas stated the Task Force was reestablished to address these types of concerns. The Task Force recommended that we expand our perspective on small communities and include them in the County process.
Chair Nicholls said for future discussion, she suggested changing the application for small projects. We may want to have a different application for small projects and scoring criteria.
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER BANAS, SUPPORTED BY MS. HAMRICK
To recommend funding Leroy Township’s Simmons Memorial Park - Trail Attached to Handicap Accessible Parking
Comm. Banas suggested a friendly amendment to add funding in year 2019. This amendment was accepted as friendly by the Committee.
Yes-6 (Matt Bennett, Commissioner Carol Koenig, Cherry Hamrick, Shirley Rodgers, Commissioner Teri Banas, Paul Pratt, Ryan Earl and Jessy Gregg); No-2 (Chair Nicholls and Jonathan Schelke). MOTION CARRIED.
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LANSING Project Title: Universally Accessible Canoe/Kayak Launch at Krueger Landing Type of Project: New construction Amount Requested: $10,500.00
MOVED BY MR. BENNETT, SUPPORTED BY MS. HAMRICK
To recommend funding Lansing’s Universally Accessible Canoe/Kayak Launch at Krueger Landing in year 2018
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. MOTION CARRIED.
LANSING Project Title: Universally Accessible Canoe/Kayak Launch at City Market Type of Project: New construction Amount Requested: $14,400.00
MOVED BY MR. BENNETT, SUPPORTED BY MS. HAMRICK
To recommend funding Lansing’s Universally Accessible Canoe/Kayak Launch at City Market in year 2018
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. MOTION CARRIED.
LANSING Project Title: Universally Accessible Canoe/Kayak Launch at Moores Park Type of Project: New construction Amount Requested: $10,500.00
MOVED BY MR. BENNETT, SUPPORTED BY MS. HAMRICK
To recommend funding Lansing’s Universally Accessible Canoe/Kayak Launch at Moores Park in year 2018
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. MOTION CARRIED.
MASON Project Title: Hayhoe Riverwalk Extension- Kerns Road Type of Project: New construction Amount Requested: $153,281.00
Commissioner Banas stated she supports the project. Commissioner Koenig stated the 10% match was the only downside. Ms. Rodgers stated this is a good selling point for economic development. Mr. Schelke stated this is a good project to fill in gaps between Delhi and Mason.
MOVED BY MR. BENNETT, SUPPORTED BY MS. HAMRICK
To recommend funding Mason’s Hayhoe Riverwalk Extension- Kerns Road in year 2019 9
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THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. MOTION CARRIED.
STOCKBRIDGE Project Title: Lakelands Trail Resurfacing Type of Project: Repair/rehabilitation/long-term maintenance Amount Requested: $1,032,616.00
MOVED BY MR. BENNETT, SUPPORTED BY MR. SCHELKE
To recommend funding 50% of Stockbridge’s Lakelands Trail Resurfacing in year 2018 and 50% in 2019
Yes-9; No-1 (Paul Pratt). MOTION CARRIED.
LANSING Project Title: Bank Stabilization - Washington Avenue Type of Project: Repair/rehabilitation/long-term maintenance Amount Requested: $53,500.00
Mr. Earl stated he supports the application, this is a good project. Ms. Gregg stated maintenance was prioritized.
MOVED BY MR. BENNETT, SUPPORTED BY MR. SCHELKE
To recommend funding Lansing’s Bank Stabilization - Washington Avenue in year 2018
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. MOTION CARRIED.
LANSING Project Title: Bridge Rehabilitation - Bridge#CL-09-LTW-GR Type of Project: Repair/rehabilitation/long-term maintenance Amount Requested: $78,750.00
MOVED BY MR. BENNETT, SUPPORTED BY MR. SCHELKE
To recommend funding Lansing’s Bridge Rehabilitation - Bridge#CL-09-LTW-GR in year 2018
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. MOTION CARRIED.
MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP Project Title: Okemos Road Pedestrian Boardwalk Type of Project: New construction Amount Requested: $1,170,000.00
Commissioner Banas stated this is a high priority project. Ms. Gregg asked if they increased the match to 25%. Mr. Bennett stated the community cannot do this since last year we decided we would only consider the application as it was written. Mr. Schelke stated he has a hard time seeing how this is a connection for phase II. He doesn’t see where the boardwalk is part of Phase II. Mr. Ishraidi referenced the map he 10
MINUTES OF THE MEETING Ingham County Parks & Recreation Commission December 11, 2017 Page 9 handed out – the area is circled on the map. Mr. Bennett stated he is not in favor of this project. Mr. Bennett stated our money should be going to County connectivity, all this will do is create a loop within Meridian Township. Commissioner Banas stated she thinks it does provide for connectivity. The whole point of the County getting involved is to connect with existing trail systems, and to be able to make them accessible to other areas. For students at MSU this is a prime transport route and this also connects to the east and west, connecting to the inter-urban trail.
Commissioner Banas stated the County just adopted a complete streets project-this is an ideal example of a complete streets concept. We are making urban pathways accessible. There are no easements required. Also, as she looks to the future, the Township does have a millage, and they can provide maintenance. This is an important project and it would make a nice connection to the mall area and that concentrated living space. Mr. Pratt asked if the walkway will be above the 100 year flood plain. Mr. Ishraidi stated yes, that is why it is elevated boardwalk. Mr. Pratt stated there are two County drains there that are inadequate, this would provide a safe trail. Ms. Rodgers asked if they had obtained the DEQ approval for the project. Mr. Ishraidi stated knowing that it is boardwalk, and there is no impact on wetland he is certain it will be approved. Ms. Rodgers stated she recommends approval of the project, contingent on approval of permits. Commissioner Koenig asked why there isn’t another match. Mr. Ishraidi stated they had previously applied twice and didn’t get funding. Mr. Bennett stated he doesn’t recommend this project. Commissioner Banas stated this is a useful project.
MOVED BY COMMISSIONER BANAS, SUPPORTED BY MS. GREGG
To recommend funding Meridian Township’s Okemos Road Pedestrian Boardwalk
Yes-5 (Commissioner Teri Banas, Paul Pratt, Jessy Gregg, Jonathan Schelke and Shirley Rodgers); No-5 (Chair Nicholls, Matt Bennett, Cherry Hamrick, Ryan Earl and Commissioner Carol Koenig). MOTION FAILED.
LANSING/FLRT Project Title: Volunteer Trail Ambassador Coordinator Type of Project: Special project Amount Requested: $17,500.00
Ms. Rodgers asked why this is the last year we might fund this? Ms. Hamrick stated FLRT’s plan is to be self-supportive.
MOVED BY MR. BENNETT, SUPPORTED BY MR. SCHELKE
To recommend funding Lansing’s Volunteer Trail Ambassador Coordinator in year 2018
Yes-9; No-0; Abstain-1 (Cherry Hamrick). MOTION CARRIED.
MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP Project Title: Old Raby Culvert Replacement Type of Project: Repair/rehabilitation/long-term maintenance Amount Requested: $95,000.00
Commissioner Koenig stated this was missed in the Mannik Smith report initially. 11
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MOVED BY COMMISSIONER KOENIG, SUPPORTED BY COMMISSIONER BANAS
To recommend funding Meridian Township’s Old Raby Culvert Replacement in year 2018
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. MOTION CARRIED.
EAST LANSING Project Title: Northern Tier Trail Safety Fencing Type of Project: Special project Amount Requested: $331,000.00
MOVED BY MR. BENNETT, SUPPORTED BY MS. HAMRICK
To recommend not funding East Lansing’s Northern Tier Trail Safety Fencing
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. MOTION CARRIED.
LANSING Project Title: Bridge Removal and Replacement - Bridge#CL-21-LTE-RC Type of Project: Repair/rehabilitation/long-term maintenance Amount Requested: $1,333,750.00
Ms. Hamrick stated this bridge is in terrible condition. It is listed as a total replacement bridge, and it needs to be replaced. Commissioner Banas asked why the match is only 6% if this is such a high priority. Greg Satterfield, City of Lansing Landscape Architect, stated 6% of 1.2 million is still a large dollar amount. Commissioner Banas asked if they are able to complete the work in 2018. Mr. Satterfield stated they are already working on the design. Mr. Bennett stated this bridge does need to be replaced, but thinks 6% match is too low. Mr. Morgan stated this was applied for last round and was turned down. Mr. Kaschinske said in terms of the match, it is easier to match other grants, with a rehab project there are not a lot of funding opportunities. With a 1.3 million dollar bridge, 50% match on it would be significant amount of money. In terms of can it be done in 2018, they could add it to current bridge projects. DEQ process is involved with this; and chances are slim for getting it done in 2018, but until they get funding they can’t go out for bid. Commissioner Koenig stated this is part of the big fix.
MOVED BY MR. SCHELKE, SUPPORTED BY COMMISSIONER KOENIG
To recommend funding Lansing’s Bridge Removal and Replacement - Bridge#CL-21-LTE-RC in year 2018
Yes-9; No-1 (Matt Bennett). MOTION CARRIED.
LANSING Project Title: Fenner Pathway Extension Type of Project: New construction Amount Requested: $455,250.00
Mr. Bennett stated he thinks this is a good project overall, but it is just a loop; it doesn’t increase connectivity. Mr. Kaschinske said you can connect to near McLaren. Ms. Hamrick stated it will also 12
MINUTES OF THE MEETING Ingham County Parks & Recreation Commission December 11, 2017 Page 11 connect to the 127 pathway project funded last year. Commissioner Banas stated she supports this project for the same reason she supported the Okemos Road Boardwalk; it is safer to traverse busy intersections, the City’s answer to Spicer’s concerns were addressed, and they are not going over grave sites. Commissioner Banas stated Fenner is looking forward to having a better connection. This is a good project because it connects to other population centers and cultural attractions. Mr. Kaschinske stated the project connects to Forest Road-west of 127. Mr. Bennett stated he takes back his statement, this would provide connectivity.
MOVED BY MS. HAMRICK, SUPPORTED BY COMMISSIONER BANAS
To recommend funding 50% of Lansing’s Fenner Pathway Extension in year 2019 and 50% in 2020
Yes-8; No-2 (Paul Pratt and Shirley Rodgers). MOTION CARRIED.
DELHI TOWNSHIP Project Title: RAM 2 Burchfield Trail Type of Project: New construction Amount Requested: $2,764,210.00
Commissioner Banas asked for what the match actually is. Mr. Morgan handed out the letter from Delhi Township that was previously emailed to the Park Commission. Ms. Rodgers stated the easements are part of the match. Commissioner Banas asked if we have every given value to matches like this in other applications. Chair Nicholls stated an applicant has never asked this before. Commissioner Banas stated easements are a part of the project, you wouldn’t consider doing a project if you didn’t have an easement. Commissioner Banas stated she is not comfortable considering an easement a match. Commissioner Banas stated other communities’ match would be increased if we allowed easements to be considered for match. Ms. Rodgers stated she has an issue for the easement being considered a match. In calculating staff, they used a general calculation. They are utilizing their own staff, but their figures are based upon contracting the work. Why would you use contractor fees if you are using your own staff? Mr. Sneathen said it was uncertain if staff or consultant would do the work-it may be a combination.
Ms. Rodgers stated she is in support of this application; but she can understand why it may have scored low. Ms. Rodgers stated this application has been rejected prior; and the application did not clearly address multi-year funding, so it was hard to consider. Ms. Rodgers stated she doesn’t understand how they can ask for all the money in one year-that would use all the money. Ms. Rodgers stated she doesn’t consider easements as match money. Ms. Hamrick stated she is really frustrated there is no match brought to the table. She wants to make this project work, but she doesn’t consider any match was provided.
Mr. Morgan stated there is enough money left for multi-year funding. Ms. Rodgers stated if we split the project there is different cost if built over multi years. Mr. Pratt stated one of these years, we need to fund a Delhi Township project, and we need to find a way to do this. Mr. Pratt said there are rationale reasons for not getting a match. The Township does beautiful trails. This project seems reasonable and he supports this application.
Commissioner Koenig stated the Park Commissioner’s scoring comments are they would like to see this project and why can’t it be done in phases? Commissioner Koenig stated this seems to be a
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING Ingham County Parks & Recreation Commission December 11, 2017 Page 12 communication issue. Commissioner Koenig asked why the Township did not apply for a trust fund grant. Mr. Sneathen said they were applying for another project-and they did get a grant.
Commissioner Banas stated she is not comfortable counting easements as a local match-since other communities haven’t had that opportunity. Commissioner Banas asked why this hasn’t been broken up into different phases. Commissioner Koenig stated we want this project to happen. Can we fund a portion of the project? Commissioner Koenig said the application looks the same as submitted in the first round. Mr. Sneathen said he cannot answer this question because he wasn’t involved in the first application. Mr. Hope stated he thought the phasing options were provided in the application. Mr. Morgan stated the phasing was provided in a letter after a meeting with Township and County staff. Commissioner Koenig stated the application wasn’t different from the first application. Mr. Schelke said the Township is not applying for federal dollars and from what he understands it is because the Township does not want to apply, this is hard to accept. Commissioner Banas said the whole point of millage is to stretch County dollars and easements should not be considered a match. Chair Nicholls stated the Commission should discuss this next year, and specifically state that easements should not be considered for a match.
Commissioner Koenig asked if there are other projects for the Township that are more important? Mr. Sneathen thinks it is an important project-it ties into Burchfield Park. Mr. Earl stated there is support for this project. However, he is concerned the Township did not apply for a trust fund grant and there are inconsistencies. Commissioner Koenig stated she thinks this requires we work more closely together. Commissioner Koenig stated she wants to just say let’s put aside $500,000 for the Township. Ms. Rodgers said she would suggest putting aside a million. Ms. Rodgers said there needs to be a way to do this project, however, we are requiring communities provide a match. If the Park Commission recommends a project for 3 million, the Township is being held to a different standard. Mr. Earl stated he likes this project but there is no match.
MOVED BY MR. PRATT, SUPPORTED BY MS. GREGG
To recommend funding Delhi Township’s Ram 2 Burchfield Trail
Yes-1 (Paul Pratt); No-8 (Chair Nicholls, Commissioner Teri Banas, Jessy Gregg, Commissioner Carol Koenig, Cherry Hamrick, Shirley Rodgers, Jonathan Schelke and Ryan Earl); Abstain-1 (Matt Bennett). MOTION FAILED.
DISCUSSION ITEMS None.
CORRESPONDENCE & CITIZEN COMMENT No discussion.
BOARD/STAFF COMMENTS Mr. Morgan stated the 2018 Park Commission meeting dates will be sent by email to the Park Commission. Discussion.
LIMITED PUBLIC COMMENT None.
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There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:51pm.
Meeting adjourned
Minutes submitted by: Nicole Wallace, Recording Secretary
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The Lake Lansing Band Shell Committee has been looking for a project/purpose to contribute back to Lake Lansing Parks with monies raised during the Summer Concert Series. Through the years the Band Shell Committee has contributed funding to support the purchase of wheelchairs, outdoor lighting, big wheels, and stewardship efforts at Lake Lansing Park North.
Lake Lansing Band Shell Committee worked with Meridian Township to coordinate entertainment activities for the Township’s 175th Fun in the Sun Celebration. As part of this effort, Meridian Township has donated $5,000.00 to the Friends of Ingham County Parks, so the Band Shell Committee may continue supporting free summer entertainment and the venue at Lake Lansing Park South.
Now the Lake Lansing Band Shell Committee would like to contribute a minimum of $5,000.00 toward a grant application to support a sidewalk extension at Lake Lansing Park South. This extension will be approximately 310’ long and 6’ wide. This extension will connect existing sidewalks at the Band Shell and the SW corner of Lake Lansing Park South. Many visitors use this pedestrian entrance to access Lake Lansing Park South but wheelchair users currently have to use a secondary entrance to enjoy the Band Shell summer concerts.
Lake Lansing Band Shell committee has selected Capital Regional Community Foundation to submit a grant application for the sidewalk construction project. The estimated total project cost is $15,000 and the Band Shell Committee would like to use $5,000.00 as a match commitment toward this grant application.
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18 Directors Report December 5th‐January 8th (January 16th Park Commission meeting) Mission Statement:
The Ingham County Parks & Recreation Commission and Ingham County Parks Department will provide quality outdoor recreation opportunities and facilities for all segments of our population. We will strive to enhance the quality of life for park visitors and county residents through active citizen involvement, planned acquisition, preservation and professional management of park lands.
Ongoing weekly update meetings with Nicole and Melissa on various committee agendas, supporting documents and internal items, including resolutions. Worked with legal on MOU for the Friends which will include the Park Patron program for a new fundraising idea for the Friends to benefit the Ingham County Parks. Jim Hudgins‐Purchasing is working Tanya Moore/Jeff Wright‐ Spicer for Prime on Overlook shelter and Jeff Gehl, Chris Wascher and Melissa Buzzard on RFP bid packages items to go out in the next two months. Met and worked with Tanya Moore, Spicer Group and Melissa Buzzard about Action Program list, quarterly updates from municipalities, and all contracted items for the Trails and Parks Millage consultant at an update meeting. This included meeting with Mike Smith from MDOT about Wayfinding and future TAP grant with the state. Updated the Action program items adding columns and numbers per request of Park Commission in December. RFP’s for a Revenue Management System/Point of Sale for the Zoo and Parks, ongoing meetings and discussion with Cindy from the Zoo and met with IT and staff on hardware needed for the system and pricing as well on getting questions together and sent to Vermont systems following their interview. We will be submitting an addendum for the original RFP for the two lowest vendors for them to address in the coming month. Attended Munis training with several staff members. Attended a Friends of Ingham County Parks quarterly meeting. Attended a Directors meeting in Lansing with Meridian Township, East Lansing, Delhi Township, Lansing, and Delta Townships and Eaton County Parks. Attended Good Morning Mason meeting talked about Parks and winter sports. Met with Melissa Buzzard, Jared Cypher, and Road Department staff to discuss a potential road/trail project. Worked on press releases with staff for winter sports activities and sent out. Worked with staff at Financial Services and staff to discuss the Financial Coordinator elimination transition plan moving forward into 2018. Meet with the Treasurer and his staff as a follow‐up to this as well as corresponding on various items related to the transition of the Financial Coordinator elimination. Met a second time with ICEA Park Rangers Union for initial negations, a tentative agreement was worked out. Attended several County Controller meetings. Sorted and organized ongoing projects for the New Year. Helped with packets, agendas and minutes for Park Commission meetings. Attended BOC meetings; County Services, Finance for resolution that was passed by the Park Commission. Did another promo spot for Ingham Parks on Tim Barron Radio show provided giveaways for promotion. Sorted through and responded e‐mails daily.
19 To: Tim Morgan From: Jeff Gehl Date: January 6, 2018
RE: December/January Park Board Report
The early part of December was spent on interviewing/hiring/training seasonal staff for the upcoming winter sports season. We continued to mulch leaves and clean trails until snow and inclement weather prevented us from continuing. Ski trails were finished and trail signs and rescue ladders were installed. We finished refurbishing the remainder of the six foot picnic tables and started on the 12 foot tables. Because of the early snow fall winter sports were in operation starting on December 14 through December 17. We opened back up on December 26th and remain open through January 6, 2018. The holiday weather was extremely cold and as a result revenue was not as high as it could have been. We worked on finishing up end of the year purchasing including CIP items as well as normal maintenance supply items. We picked up several new kayaks and started on writing 2018 bids for such items as fish stocking and canoes. Park staff cleaned and salted the Waverly road bridge in Lansing six times in the month of December.
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Clearing snow from Waverly Road Bridge
Ice rescue training
21 2017 December Lake Lansing Manager’s Monthly Report
1. Improve North Park trails; clear brush on the sides and widened trail, cut trees/bushes, remove tree roots, add stones to level walking surfaces, and eliminate boardwalks and replace with culvert and stone. 2. Cut/split firewood and plow parking lots/roads 3. Repair picnic tables and paint wooden park signs 4. Finalizing 2018 schedule with the Band Shell Talent Selection Committee 5. Assemble new big wheels and inventory uniforms, janitorial/paint supplies 6. Complete pre‐application process with CRCF Grant Committee 7. Rent cross country skis and snowshoes 8. Continue to collect gatehouse fees
22 January 2018
Hawk Island County Park
3,566 Tubers between December 22 and January 7. January 7 had all time visitation high since hill has been in operation (526 people).
Met with Michigan Municipal Risk Management representative to show tubing hill as it is only one of a handful in Michigan.
Snow removal from Hawk Island trail, parking lots, and river trail.
Staff responsibilities during operational times: o Grooming of hill, development of snow tubing runs o Magic Carpet inspections and adjustments o Seasonal Staff Training and supervision o Snow making o Customer interaction o Inspections of hill for safety issues, (re‐grooming during day if needed to slow or increase run speeds) o Revenue collection and reconciliation
23 December‐ Parks Office Monthly Report
Communications, Training & Research
Schedules and agendas for numerous meetings were coordinated with staff and the park commission. Motions and resolutions were prepared.
Customer Service
We received 328 phone calls in the month of December. 11 park visitors made a picnic shelter reservation. We have received 37 requests for 2018 special events in the parks office. Office staff assists the event coordinators with the event application, park reservations and coordinates the application process with park mangers for approval. Staff responds to multiple general inquiries regarding passports each month and in addition we accepted 48 U.S. passport applications in December.
Revenue Management System
Visited the City of East Lansing Park’s Department to review their reservation system.
2018 Park Commission Meetings
Worked with the Facilities Department to finalize room reservations for the 2018 Park Commission meetings due to changing the Parks Department’s liaison committee to Human Services Committee.
Park Tour
Cindy took a tour of Lake Lansing Parks to familiarize herself with winter operations. The Main Shelter is converted into the warming building:
Lake Lansing North Ski Rental
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Main Shelter converted to warming building at Lake Lansing North
Fees/Wages
Several fee changes took effect January 1st. Shelter fees, game rentals, and day camp fee increased. Edits were made to office informational sheets, the webpage, and the shelter reservation site.
Accounting/Budget/Payroll
Routine processes of A/R, AP, Payroll and reporting continue. Implemented a new electronic time card system for payroll for all full‐time staff.
25 Trails & Parks Millage Program Coordinator Report For: Park & Recreation Commission Meeting‐ Jan. 16 Time Period: Dec. 2, 2017‐ Jan. 9, 2018
Attended the Lansing Holiday Showcase in order to network with more local partners Attended County Services and Finance for edits to a millage resolution Attended the Michigan Natural Resource Trust Fund meeting where Ingham Co. Parks received the grant for Lake Lansing Met with the Friends of Ingham Co. Parks to wrap up their year Attended the Greater Lansing Tourism Ambassadors Program and became a Certified Tourism Ambassador Met with the Ingham Co. Road Department to discuss future potential joined projects Visited Burchfield twice to learn the trail system Met with Spicer and Parks Director to plan the year out and to check in on current projects
Winter scenes along the trails at Burchfield Co. Park
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FLRT Trail Ambassador Program Coordinator Monthly Report January, 2018
Events • Volunteer Thank-You Event scheduled 1/22 @ 6pm Foster Community Center, Room 213 o Potluck-style; Trail Ambassadors preparing snacks for volunteers
Other Business • Contacted Cindy Krupp, MDOT, about potential lead on GIS maps of trails • Updated members, volunteers & trail ambassador contact lists • Sent end-of-year donation requests via email and Facebook • Prepared end-of-year tax letters to 2017 donors • Continue to work on Marketing & Communications plan • Continued planning trip to visit Traverse Area Recreation and Transportation Trails (TART) on 2/2 • Registered to attend mParks Trail Summit on 2/6
MOU Status Community In Discussion In Process Signed Last Update Name Ingham County ✔ 3/7/17 City of Lansing ✔ 11/6/17 City of East ✔ 9/28/17 Lansing City of Mason ✔ 10/13/17 Delhi Township ✔ 10/2/17 Meridian ✔ 12/19/17 Township Stockbridge ✔ 10/23/17
27 INGHAM COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
Meeting of January 16, 2018 Resolution # -18
RESOLUTION TO COMPLY WITH PROVISIONS OF THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT SETTING PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETINGS FOR JANUARY 2018 THROUGH DECEMBER 2018
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Parks & Recreation Commission to adopt an annual resolution to comply with the provisions of the Open Meetings Act of 1976, P.A. 267, as amended, and set dates, time, location and meeting rules and regulations of Ingham County Parks & Recreation Commission meetings for 2018, pursuant to the provisions of said Act.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Parks & Recreation Commission adopts the following meeting dates for 2018, time, location and amended meeting rules and regulations, pursuant to provisions of the Open Meetings Act, Public Act 267 of the Public Acts of 1976, as amended:
I. The Ingham County Parks & Recreation Commission shall conduct meetings on Mondays as noted below unless otherwise posted.
Date Time Room/Shelter Building/Park City January 16 Tuesday 5:30pm Main Shelter Lake Lansing North Haslett Due to MLK Day February 20 5:30pm Winter Sports Tuesday Burchfield Park Holt Building Due to President’s Day March 19 5:15pm C Human Services Building Lansing March 26 5:30pm Red Tail Shelter Hawk Island Lansing April 16 5:15pm A Human Services Building Lansing April 23 5:30pm A Human Services Building Lansing May 14 5:15pm A Human Services Building Lansing 5:30pm Winter Sports May 21 Burchfield Park Holt Building June 18 5:15pm A Human Services Building Lansing June 25 5:30pm Lakeview Shelter Lake Lansing South Haslett July 16 5:15pm A Human Services Building Lansing July 23 5:30pm Red Tail Shelter Hawk Island Lansing No August Meeting ------September 17 5:15pm A Human Services Building Lansing October 15 5:15pm B Human Services Building Lansing October 22 5:30pm B Hilliard Building Mason November 13 5:00pm Tuesday B Hilliard Building Mason Due to Veteran’s Day December 10 5:30pm B Human Services Building Lansing 28 Db S:\PKO\RESOLUTION\PARKSRES\2018\2018 open meetings act - dates.docx In the event of a special meeting, rescheduled meeting or cancellation of a regularly scheduled meeting, a notice of same will be posted at the offices of the Ingham County Parks Department, 121 E. Maple St., Suite 102, Mason, MI 48854 at least 18 hours prior to the time of the meeting or canceled meeting.
II. All regularly scheduled meetings shall be held at the location noted above unless otherwise posted. Notice of meeting will be posted at the offices of the Ingham County Parks Department, 121 E. Maple St., Suite 102, Mason, MI 48854 at least 18 hours prior to the time of the meeting. Requests for information regarding meetings are to be directed to the Ingham County Parks Department, 121 E. Maple St., Suite 102, Mason, Michigan 48854; telephone (517) 676-2233.
III. All meetings of the Parks & Recreation Commission shall be open to the public and all persons shall be permitted to attend any meeting; except a closed meeting may be held in accordance with Sections (7) and (8), as required by the Open Meetings Act of 1976, Public Act 267, as amended.
IV. This Commission authorizes the Recording Secretary or his/her designee to post all required notices of regular, rescheduled or special meetings of this Commission, or any other postings, as required by the Open Meetings Act of 1976, Public Act 267, as amended.
V. The Recording Secretary or his/her designee shall be responsible for preparation, distribution and storage of all minutes of this Commission as required by the Open Meetings Act of 1976, Public Act 267, as amended.
VI. The minutes of open meetings shall be available for public inspection at the office of the Recording Secretary, Ingham County Parks Department, 121 E. Maple St., Suite 102, P.O. Box 178, Mason, Michigan 48854, and shall be available to the public at a reasonable copying cost, as required by the Open Meetings Act of 1976, Public Act 267, as amended.
VII. To provide the public its right to address this Commission during any regular or special meeting, any member of the public may address the Commission for up to three (3) minutes per individual as scheduled on the agenda at the beginning of each meeting, and up to three (3) minutes at the end of the meeting at the time scheduled on the agenda for public comment; except that comments on an item scheduled for a public hearing may be made at that time pursuant to Section VIII hereof. At the discretion of the Chairperson, this time may be extended by granting an additional one (1) minute. During an agenda item, members of the public may not address the Commission unless recognized by the Chairperson. To accommodate public comment, the Commission Chairperson, at his/her discretion, may combine an agenda item into the public comment portion of the meeting in order to facilitate input from the public.
VIII. To provide the public its right to address this Commission during scheduled public hearings, any member of the public may address the Commission for up to five (5) minutes per individual, when recognized by the Chairperson. All comments are to be directed to the Chairperson. Comments are to be specific and address only the subject of the public hearing, otherwise the speaker may be ruled out of order at the discretion of the Chairperson.
IX. The Chair may call to order any person who is ruled out of order or who otherwise disrupts the orderly conduct of business at meetings, including speaking without being recognized, interrupting speakers, the Chair, Commission members or staff, exceeding designated time limits, failure to be germane to the issue at hand, use of vulgarities, or otherwise being disruptive. A person may be prohibited from speaking again at the same meeting, may be asked to leave the premises or may be removed from the meeting at the discretion of the Chairperson and/or may be subject to arrest.
X. Members of the public desiring to speak to the Commission may be required to identify themselves before speaking, as required by the Open Meetings Act of 1976, Public Act 267, as amended.
29 Db S:\PKO\RESOLUTION\PARKSRES\2018\2018 open meetings act - dates.docx XI. The Ingham County Parks Department will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at meetings to individuals with disabilities, at all public meetings and public hearings upon ten (10) days notice to the Ingham County Parks Department prior to the date set for the public hearing or meeting. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the ADA Coordinator for the Ingham County Parks Department.
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30 INGHAM COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Meeting of January 16, 2018 RESOLUTION # -18
RESOLUTION HONORING SHIRLEY RODGERS
WHEREAS, Shirley Rodgers has served the community for many years and served on numerous boards; and
WHEREAS, Shirley Rodgers was employed by the Lansing School District for 30 years before retiring; and
WHEREAS, Shirley Rodgers served on the Ingham County Parks & Recreation Commission as the representative for the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, Shirley Rodgers has shown a remarkable level of leadership and devotion to the idea of community involvement by actively seeking out ways to benefit the community in which she lives; and
WHEREAS, Shirley Rodgers was able to bring into the Parks and Recreation Commission’s deliberations relevant ideas and insights from her previous public service and personal experience; and
WHEREAS, she established a reputation of reliability, expertise, and trustworthiness among her colleagues and the community; and
WHEREAS, through her diligence, tact, and personal integrity, she has promoted a relationship of mutual respect, understanding, and cooperation between the Ingham County Parks Commission, other local governmental agencies and the community at large; and
WHEREAS, throughout her term as a Parks and Recreation Commission member, Shirley Rodgers has helped to advance, develop, and implement effective parks policies.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Parks & Recreation Commission, by adoption of this resolution, recognizes the impact and quality of Shirley Rodgers’ work, and expresses its sincere appreciation for the services and benefits which have been received by the citizens of Ingham County.
31 Hawk Island Park Action Program
Overview With goals and objectives in place, Ingham County has developed a five‐year action plan that will enable it to move toward accomplishing its goals and objectives. The action program details the direction that Ingham County Parks wishes to take over the next five years and beyond. It is established to maintain and improve the quality and diversity of its park and recreation opportunities.
It is important to note that the projects and equipment lists below may not be exhaustive. The project list reflects the results of the input received from Ingham County Park staff, the open house, and the online survey and is the best reflection of needs at the time this plan was written. Future circumstances, especially availability of funding, may influence the order in which the projects are completed. Other projects may arise that were not able to be anticipated when the plan was written. This action portion of the Master Plan is intended to be reviewed annually by the staff and park commission and updated as needed as part of the normal budget process.
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Major Capital Projects
Ingham County has identified below the Major Capital Projects. They are shown in Table 16. Major Projects are the projects that require professional services assistance for planning, design and grant writing. These are Major Capital Projects that will most likely need to be funded with a dedicated campaign that will include public and private grants, millage proceeds and fundraising. The projects have been prioritized and given a timeline so that the Ingham County Parks Department can look ahead and plan for the orderly development of these facilities. Each project is referenced to a specific goal from the previous section of this document.
Table 16 Ingham County Parks Major Capital Project Plan Timeline PROJECT TIMELINE Grant and Construct & PRIORITY PROJECT Millage/ Relates Amount Grant App Total Match to Goal Requested Project ADA spaces and for MDNR‐ all facilities with Total Trust Fund‐ 2017 2018/2020 gravel lots at approved $244,700 LL North‐ Total G 1,3,5 1 Burchfield/Lake for both Recreational Approved Projects: O3a Lansing Park North, Grants: Passport Burchfield‐ $644,900 ADA Access to $325,200 $75,000 Pending Amenities ‐ New Total: $325,200 Accessible Pedal MDNR‐ Boat Dock & Fishing Trust Fund‐ Total for 2019/2020 Pier & ADA access $300,000 G 1,3,4,5 both April 1, Total 2 at Lake Lansing Recreational O3a, Grants: 2018 Projects: South – Passport O4b $230,600 $668,000 New/Replace $137,400 Total: $437,400 Boardwalk/Fishing MDNR‐ Pier/Boat Rental Trust Fund‐ 2020/2021 Total for Dock Replacement $300,000 2019/2020 G both April 1, 3 and ADA Kayak Recreational Total 1,3,4,5,7 Grants: 2019 Launch at Hawk ‐ Passport Projects: O4b $364,300 New/Replace $114,800 $779,100 Total: $414,800 Lighting‐ Hawk MDNR‐ Island loop trail Total for Trust Fund‐ 2021/2022 parking lot tube both $300,000 April 1, Total G 4 Hill‐New/Replace Grants: Trust Fund‐ 2020 Projects: 1,2,3,4,5 Boardwalk‐ Lake $600,000 $300,000 $1,200,000 Lansing North Total: $600,000 replace
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Table 16 Ingham County Parks Major Capital Project Plan Timeline PROJECT TIMELINE Grant and Construct & PRIORITY PROJECT Millage/ Relates Amount Grant App Total Match to Goal Requested Project Concession & MDNR‐ Restroom building Trust Fund‐ replacement and $300,000 2022/2023 Total for ADA access to Land & Water‐ April 1, Total G 1,2,3 5 all Grants: amenities at Lake $300,000 2021 Projects: O1a $1,000,000 Lansing South – Rec Passport‐ $1,750,000 New/Replace $150,000 Total: $750,000 Repurpose Toboggan Run with Zip line or snow 2021‐ G 1,5 related winter TBD TBD TBD TBD 2026 O5b activity at Burchfield Park – New/Replace Consider Repurpose of Rental House G1 TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD and Footprint‐ Lake O1b Lansing South Accessible ADA Kayak Canoe Launch/ADA Paths TBD TBD TBD TBD to Restroom, Beach and Canoe/Kayak G 1,4,5 2021‐ rentals and parking O4b, 2026 lots at Burchfield O3b Park – New
Accessible loop TBD TBD TBD TBD trails at Burchfield ‐ New Accessible Loop Trail, Disc Golf, Mountain Biking, G 1,3,4,5 2021‐ Dog Park, and other TBD TBD TBD TBD O3b, 2026 recreation O4b amenities Lake Lansing North. New/Replace
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Table 16 Ingham County Parks Major Capital Project Plan Timeline PROJECT TIMELINE Grant and Construct & PRIORITY PROJECT Millage/ Relates Amount Grant App Total Match to Goal Requested Project Boardwalk with 2021‐ Gazebo at Lake TBD TBD TBD TBD G 1,3,5 2026 Lansing South ‐ New Ski rental Building 2021‐ G 1,3,5 2026 at Burchfield – TBD TBD TBD TBD New/Replace
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LAKE LANSING PARK SOUTH PROJECT SUMMARY 2018 DNR GRANT(S)
TRUST FUND GRANT PROJECT The proposed project includes:
- Removal of the existing dock near the peddle boat rental. - Replacement of the dock with a pier that will contain boat slips, fishing access and peddle boat slips. - Solar Lighting on the Pier - Amenities will include a recycled plastic bench, a recycled plastic trash receptacle and an interpretive sign.
The project funding is proposed to request $300,000 from the DNR Trust Fund grant and $156,600 from the Ingham County Trails and Parks Millage, for a total project amount of $456,600.
RECREATION PASSPORT GRANT PROJECT The proposed project includes:
- An accessible canoe/kayak launch - New concrete walks. - Asphalt paving of the south end of the parking lot with 12 ADA accessible parking spaces. - Drainage improvements around the newly paved parking area.
The project funding is proposed to request $137,400 from the DNR Recreation Passport grant and $59,000 from the Ingham County Trails and Parks Millage, for a total project amount of $196,400.
36 PRELIMINARY ESTIMATE OF COST PIER AND PARKING RENOVATION LAKE LANSING PARK SOUTH INGHAM COUNTY, MI
Trust Fund Grant - GRAND TOTAL $456,600.00
Recreation Passport Grant - GRAND TOTAL $196,400.00
Non-Grant Funded Expenses Topographical Survey $15,000.00
GRAND TOTAL FOR ENTIRE PROJECT $668,000.00
Trails Total Grant Funds & Parks Millage Project Cost TRUST FUND GRANT: (34%) $300,000 $156,600 $456,600 Match Percentage: (66%) (34%)
RECREATION PASSPORT GRANT: $137,400.00 $59,000 $196,400 Match Percentage: (70%) (30%)
OTHER COSTS: Topographical Survey $0.00 $15,000 $15,000
PROJECT TOTALS: $437,400 $230,600 $668,000
12/4/2017 37 Q:\Proj2017\124334SG2017 - Ingham County Parks & Trails Consulting 2017\16_Grants\GrantAp_2018\LL-South\PEC\LL_SOUTH_Dock\PEC_2017-12-04_LL-SOUTH-PIER PRELIMINARY ESTIMATE OF COST PIER AND PARKING RENOVATION LAKE LANSING PARK SOUTH INGHAM COUNTY, MICHIGAN Item Estimated Unit No. Quantity Unit Description Price Amount
Trust Fund Grant - PIER 1. 1 Lump Sum Permits Lump Sum $5,000.00
2. 1 Lump Sum Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Lump Sum $5,000.00
3. 1 Lump Sum Site Preparation/Excavation/Rough Grading Lump Sum $2,500.00
4. 1 Lump Sum Remove Ex. Dock Lump Sum $7,500.00
5. 1,460 Sq. Ft. Pier and Boat Slips $150.00 $219,000.00
6. 670 Sq. Ft. Peddle Boat Dock and Slips $150.00 $100,500.00
7. 1 Lump Sum Pier Lighting (solar) Lump Sum $5,000.00
8. 1 Lump Sum Bench, Recycled Plastic Lump Sum $1,500.00
9. 1 Lump Sum Trash Receptacle, Recycled Plastic Lump Sum $1,000.00
10. 1 Lump Sum Interpretive Sign Lump Sum $3,000.00
11. 1 Lump Sum Site Restoration & Cleanup Lump Sum $5,000.00
12. 1 Each DNR Recognition Plaque $300.00 $300.00
13. 1 Lump Sum Construction Staking & Material Testing, Allowance Lump Sum $5,700.00
SUBTOTAL $361,000.00 Contingency $36,100.00 Engineering (15%) $59,500.00 TOTAL PRELIMINARY ESTIMATE OF COST $456,600.00
12/4/2017 38 Q:\Proj2017\124334SG2017 - Ingham County Parks & Trails Consulting 2017\16_Grants\GrantAp_2018\LL-South\PEC\LL_SOUTH_Dock\PEC_2017-12-04_LL-SOUTH-PIER PRELIMINARY ESTIMATE OF COST PIER AND PARKING RENOVATION LAKE LANSING PARK SOUTH INGHAM COUNTY, MICHIGAN Item Estimated Unit No. Quantity Unit Description Price Amount
Recreation Passport Grant - PARKING, WALKS, DRAINAGE & CANOE/KAYAK LAUNCH
1. 1 Lump Sum Permits Lump Sum $5,000.00
2. 1 Lump Sum Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Lump Sum $5,000.00
3. 1 Lump Sum Site Preparation/Excavation/Rough Grading Lump Sum $10,000.00
4. 1 Lump Sum Remove Ex. Concrete Walks Lump Sum $1,500.00
5. 1 Lump Sum ADA Canoe/Kayak Launch Lump Sum $35,000.00
6. 1,730 Sq. Ft. Concrete Path, 6' Wide, 4" thick $12.00 $20,760.00
7. 300 Sq. Ft. Concrete Path, 10' Wide, 4" thick $12.00 $3,600.00
8. 149 Ton Paved Parking, HMA, 3.5" $120.00 $17,820.00
9. 943 Sq. Yd. 8" Crushed Limestone Base, 22A, C.I.P. (Parking) $15.00 $14,138.67
10. 1 Lump Sum Signage & Striping Lump Sum $5,000.00
11. 300 Lin. Ft. Drainage Pipe, 12" RCP and End Sections $50.00 $15,000.00 (includes areas along parking lot)
12. 2 Each Catch Basins $3,500.00 $7,000.00
13. 1 Lump Sum Site Restoration & Cleanup Lump Sum $6,000.00
14. 1 Each DNR Recognition Plaque $300.00 $300.00
15. 1 Lump Sum Construction Staking & Material Testing, Allowance Lump Sum $9,000.00
SUBTOTAL $155,118.67 Contingency $15,681.33 Engineering (15%) $25,600.00 TOTAL PRELIMINARY ESTIMATE OF COST $196,400.00
12/4/2017 39 Q:\Proj2017\124334SG2017 - Ingham County Parks & Trails Consulting 2017\16_Grants\GrantAp_2018\LL-South\PEC\LL_SOUTH_Dock\PEC_2017-12-04_LL-SOUTH-PIER HAWK ISLAND PARK PROJECT SUMMARY 2019 DNR GRANT(S)
TRUST FUND GRANT PROJECT The proposed project includes:
- Removal and Replacement of the existing boardwalk on the south end of the lake. - Two fishing piers, approximately 20’ x 25’ that are connected to the new boardwalk - Concrete paving at each end of the new boardwalk to improve access to the boardwalk. - Amenities will include a recycled plastic bench, a recycled plastic trash receptacle and an interpretive sign.
The project funding is proposed to request $300,000 from the DNR Trust Fund grant and $300,000 from the Ingham County Trails and Parks Millage, for a total project amount of $600,000.
RECREATION PASSPORT GRANT PROJECT The proposed project includes:
- An accessible canoe/kayak launch. - New peddle / row boat dock. - New concrete walks to improve access to the dock.
The project funding is proposed to request $114,800 from the DNR Recreation Passport grant and $49,300 from the Ingham County Trails and Parks Millage, for a total project amount of $164,100.
40 PRELIMINARY ESTIMATE OF COST BOARDWALK REPLACEMENT (SOUTH END OF LAKE) HAWK ISLAND COUNTY PARK INGHAM COUNTY, MI
Trust Fund Grant - GRAND TOTAL $600,000.00
Recreation Passport Grant - GRAND TOTAL $164,100.00
Non-Grant Funded Expenses Topographical Survey $15,000.00
GRAND TOTAL FOR ENTIRE PROJECT $779,100.00
Trails Total Grant Funds & Parks Millage Project Cost TRUST FUND GRANT: (34%) $300,000 $300,000 $600,000 Match Percentage: (50%) (50%)
RECREATION PASSPORT GRANT: $114,800.00 $49,300 $164,100 Match Percentage: (70%) (30%)
OTHER COSTS: Topographical Survey $0.00 $15,000 $15,000
PROJECT TOTALS: $414,800 $364,300 $779,100
12/4/2017 41 Q:\Proj2017\124334SG2017 - Ingham County Parks & Trails Consulting 2017\16_Grants\FutureGrants\HawkIsland\PEC_2017-12-04_Hawk-Boardwalk PRELIMINARY ESTIMATE OF COST BOARDWALK REPLACEMENT (SOUTH END OF LAKE) HAWK ISLAND COUNTY PARK INGHAM COUNTY, MICHIGAN
Item Estimated Unit No. Quantity Unit Description Price Amount
Trust Fund Grant - BOARDWALK
1. 1 Lump Sum Permits Lump Sum $2,500.00
2. 1 Lump Sum Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Lump Sum $4,000.00
3. 1 Lump Sum Site Preparation/Excavation/Rough Grading Lump Sum $3,000.00
4. 1 Lump Sum Remove Ex. Dock (in-kind) Lump Sum $4,500.00
5. 5,000 Sq. Ft. Boardwalk, 10' wide, with railings, materials only $50.00 $250,000.00 (includes (2) fishing piers 20' x 25')
6. 4,000 Sq. Ft. Boardwalk, Installation only (in-kind) $13.50 $54,000.00
7. 3,000 Lin. Ft. Driven Piles, 20 ft. depth (includes mobilization) $44.00 $132,000.00
8. 1 Each Interpretive Signage $2,500.00 $2,500.00
9. 1 Each Recycled Bench $1,500.00 $1,500.00
10. 1 Each Recycled Trash Receptacle $1,500.00 $1,500.00
11. 500 Sq. Ft. Concrete Paving, 4" thick $8.00 $4,000.00
12. 1 Lump Sum Site Restoration & Cleanup Lump Sum $4,000.00
13. 1 Each DNR Recognition Plaque $300.00 $300.00
14. 1 Lump Sum Construction Staking & Material Testing, Allowance Lump Sum $10,000.00
SUBTOTAL $473,800.00 Contingency $48,000.00 Engineering (15%) $78,200.00 TOTAL PRELIMINARY ESTIMATE OF COST $600,000.00
12/4/2017 42 Q:\Proj2017\124334SG2017 - Ingham County Parks & Trails Consulting 2017\16_Grants\FutureGrants\HawkIsland\PEC_2017-12-04_Hawk-Boardwalk PRELIMINARY ESTIMATE OF COST BOARDWALK REPLACEMENT (SOUTH END OF LAKE) HAWK ISLAND COUNTY PARK INGHAM COUNTY, MICHIGAN
Item Estimated Unit No. Quantity Unit Description Price Amount
Recreation Passport Grant - CANOE/KAYAK LAUNCH & PEDDLE / ROW BOAT DOCK
1. 1 Lump Sum Permits Lump Sum $2,500.00
2. 1 Lump Sum Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Lump Sum $3,500.00
3. 1 Lump Sum Site Preparation/Excavation/Rough Grading Lump Sum $2,000.00
4. 1 Lump Sum Remove Ex. Dock (in-kind) Lump Sum $2,500.00
5. 1,600 Sq. Ft. Peddle Boat/Row Boat Dock & Slips (EZ Dock floating) $42.00 $67,200.00
6. 1 Lump Sum Accessible Canoe/Kayak Launch Lump Sum $33,000.00
7. 500 Sq. Ft. Concrete Paving, 4" thick $8.00 $4,000.00
8. 1 Lump Sum Site Restoration & Cleanup Lump Sum $4,000.00
9. 1 Each DNR Recognition Plaque $300.00 $300.00
10. 1 Lump Sum Construction Staking & Material Testing, Allowance Lump Sum $5,000.00
SUBTOTAL $124,000.00 Contingency $18,700.00 Engineering (15%) $21,400.00 TOTAL PRELIMINARY ESTIMATE OF COST $164,100.00
12/4/2017 43 Q:\Proj2017\124334SG2017 - Ingham County Parks & Trails Consulting 2017\16_Grants\FutureGrants\HawkIsland\PEC_2017-12-04_Hawk-Boardwalk 2018‐2019‐2020 MILLAGE FORECAST
2018 2018 Millage Revenue (forecast) $3,575,000 Parks 2018 Operating (budgeted) $51,500 Parks 2018 CIP Budget (budgeted) $105,000 MDNR Grants Match $230,600 Millage Coordinator Budget $117,422 Wayfinding (proposed expenditure) $300,000 Available Fiscal 2018 Millage Funding $2,770,478
2019 2019 Millage Revenue (forecast) $3,575,000 70% future allocations ‐ maximum available $2,502,500 70% future allocations ‐ maximum available after Res.#17‐380 $2,033,500 30% ‐ 2019 application round & other forecasted expenditures $1,072,500
2019 Expenses (forecast) Parks 2019 Operating $52,250 MDNR Grants Match $364,300 Millage Coordinator Budget $126,031 Millage Consultant ‐ New Contract $100,000 Expenditure Forecast $642,581 30% less expenditures balance $429,919 2020 2020 Millage Revenue $3,575,000 70% future allocations ‐ maximum available $2,502,500 30% ‐ 2020 application round & other forecasted expenditures $1,072,500
Parks 2020 Operating $53,000 MDNR Grants Match $600,000 Millage Coordinator Budget $130,995 Millage Consultant ‐ New Contract $100,000 Expenditure Forecast $883,995 30% less expenditures balace $188,505
2018‐2019‐2020 Available $7,306,478 2018 Grant Funding Requests Received $7,404,950 ‐$98,472
Notes: Language BOC Resolution 17‐275 … "THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Commissioners may tentatively allocate funding for projects over a multi‐year period (an annual amount not to exceed 70% of projected future millage revenue in any given year) to provide flexibility and to construct large projects in multi‐year phases."
Resolution #17‐380‐City of East Lansing White Park $469,000
44 Project Summary ‐ August 31, 2018 Application Requests
Amount Entity Project Title Project Type Requested Aurelius Twp Small grant Aurelius Township 5‐Year Parks and Recreation Plan $3,875.00 Delhi Twp New RAM 2 Burchfield Trail $2,764,210.00 East Lansing Special Northern Tier Trail Safety Fencing $331,000.00 FLRT/Lansing Special Volunteer Trail Ambassador Coordinator $17,500.00 Lansing Repair/Rehab Bank Stabilization ‐ Washington Avenue $55,000.00 Lansing Repair/Rehab Bridge Rehabilitation ‐ Bridge#CL‐09‐LTW‐GR $78,750.00 Lansing Repair/Rehab Bridge Removal and Replacement ‐ Bridge#CL‐21‐LTE‐RC $1,333,750.00 Lansing New Fenner Pathway extension $455,250.00 Lansing New Universally accessible canoe/kayak launch at City Market $14,400.00 Lansing New Universally Accessible Canoe/Kayak Launch at Moores Park $10,500.00 Lansing New Universally Accessible Canoe/Kayak Launch at Krueger Landing $10,500.00 Leroy Twp Small grant Simmons Memorial Park ‐ Trail Attached to Handicap Accessible Parking $50,000.00 Leslie Special Leslie Wayfinding Project $7,500.00 Mason New Hayhoe Riverwalk Extension‐ Kerns Road $153,281.00 Meridian Twp New Okemos Road Pedestrian Boardwalk $1,170,000.00 Meridian Twp Repair/Rehab Old Raby Culvert Replacement $95,000.00 Onondaga Twp Small grant Onondaga Township ‐ Baldwin Park & Trails Enhancement Project $44,453.93 Stockbridge Repair/Rehab Lakelands Trail Resurfacing $809,980.00 $7,404,949.93
Lansing Summary Lansing Repair/Rehab Bank Stabilization ‐ Washington Avenue $70,000.00 Lansing Repair/Rehab Bridge Rehabilitation ‐ Bridge#CL‐09‐LTW‐GR $78,750.00 Lansing Repair/Rehab Bridge Removal and Replacement ‐ Bridge#CL‐21‐LTE‐RC $1,509,480.00 Lansing New Fenner Pathway extension $455,250.00 Lansing New Universally accessible canoe/kayak launch at City Market $14,400.00 Lansing New Universally Accessible Canoe/Kayak Launch at Moores Park $10,500.00 Lansing New Universally Accessible Canoe/Kayak Launch at Krueger Landing $10,500.00 $2,148,880.00
FLRT/Lansing Special Volunteer Trail Ambassador Coordinator $17,500.00
New Construction $4,578,141.00 Repair Rehab $2,372,480.00 Small Grant = $50,000 or less $98,328.93 Special Project $356,000.00 $7,404,949.93
45 INGHAM COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
Meeting of January 16, 2018
MOTION TO AMEND RECOMMENDATION FOR FUNDING FOR THE LANSING BANK STABILIZATION- WASHINGTON AVENUE APPLICATION
Recommended at the December 11, 2017 Park Commission Meeting:
MOVED BY MR. BENNETT, SUPPORTED BY MR. SCHELKE
To recommend funding Lansing’s Bank Stabilization - Washington Avenue in year 2018
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. MOTION CARRIED.
Amendment required to change the amount from $53,500 to $55,000:
Move
To recommend funding Lansing’s Bank Stabilization - Washington Avenue in year 2018 in the amount of $55,000.
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INGHAM COUNTY ROAD DEPARTMENT AUSTIN E. CAVANAUGH ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 301 Bush Street, P.O. Box 38, Mason, MI 48854-0038
William M. Conklin, P.E Managing Director January 09, 2018
TRAIL & PARKS MILLAGE FUNDING REQUEST For PROPOSED SHARED USE PATHWAY In Conjunction with 2019 PROPOSED WAVERLY ROAD CONSTRUCTION – Lansing Road to St. Joseph Street
Background. The Road Department has programmed a 2019 federal-aid construction project to resurface Waverly Road between Lansing Road (Old M-78) and St. Joseph Street in Lansing Township. The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) also has a major project to reconstruct I-496, including the Waverly Road interchange, scheduled for 2020. Through their representative local agencies, the residents of Lansing Twp, Delta Twp, City of Lansing, as well as Ingham County at large have expressed the desire to develop a non-motorized facility to extend the existing Moores River Drive and Waverly Road trails across the Grand River and I-496 to the north. The regional importance of inter-connecting existing non-motorized facilities and desired local destinations has also been expressed by Tri-County Regional Planning Commission representatives. The Road Department believes that there has been a pedestrian fatality within this road segment during 2017.
Through cooperation and coordination with MDOT and the cited local agencies, the Road department’s Waverly Road project presents a tremendous opportunity to complete a significant portion of the overall non-motorized system master plan and provide a significant safety improvement for non-motorized transportation at this location.
A prior proposal by the City of Lansing to extend the existing pathways from Moores River Drive across the river to Grand River Park has not come to fruition.
Objective. The Road Department is seeking to procure federal, state, and local funding to construct non-motorized facilities within the proposed limits of our 2019 Waverly Road resurfacing project. We propose to apply for a federal Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) and/or Federal Local Safety Program (HSIP) grant, with up to 50% ($375,000) matching Ingham County funding via the Trails and Parks Millage. We are concurrently coordinating with MDOT to develop a more detailed project scope, refine our respective project roles for the intersection of our respective projects, and to determine the manner and extent of MDOT participation.
Project Scope (Preliminary). The type and configuration of non-motorized facility has yet to be determined. Coordination with MDOT is in progress. Local agency representatives, Delta Township in particular, have expressed their preference for an off road, shared use pathway (10 ft wide). The feasibility of a 10 ft wide pathway will be subject to available public road right-of-way, and/or the Department’s ability to acquire sufficient additional right-of-way. Other engineering
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and funding challenges include crossing the CN Railroad (3 tracks), and intersections with MDOT routes, including I-496 interchange ramps and bridges, and Lansing Road (Old M-78).
The type of pavement for the proposed pathway is yet to be determined. Portions of the proposed route have existing 5 ft wide concrete sidewalk in good condition. Existing sidewalk will be evaluated for condition and design to determine if it is economically feasible to utilize (widen) or completely remove/replace.
The current Road Department proposal does not explicitly include extending pathway or closing existing sidewalk gaps between the Grand River and Lansing Road. The prospect of extending proposed sidewalk or pathway south of Lansing Road will be subject to the project (scope) development and available funding. Crossing the Grand River with a separate non-motorized structure is a major financial and engineering undertaking, and is not currently under consideration by the Road Department.
Proposed Project Funding. The working budget for the proposed shared use pathway is: $375,000 Anticipated federal funding - Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) and/or Federal Local Safety funds (These are proposed grant application(s); not yet submitted/committed); $375,000 Anticipated federal match from Ingham County Trail & Park Millage; $750,000 Total Pathway Budget.
The proposed road project budget is comprised of the following funding sources: $590,000 Federal Aid (committed); $120,000 Ingham County Road Department match (proposed 2019 MTF Budget); $750,000 Anticipated federal Accelerated Innovation Deployment (AID); $150,000 Additional Ingham County Road Department match (budget adjustment upon grant award); $890,000 Anticipated MDOT cost participation; $2,500,000 Total Road Budget.
$3,250,000 Anticipated Total Project Budget
Project Timeline. It is important that the Road Department’s Waverly Road project be constructed in the summer of 2019 to avoid conflicts with MDOT’s 2020 I-496 construction project. Meeting the schedule for a spring 2019 bid letting means that final plans must be complete by January 2019. Preliminary design, right-of-way acquisition, and environmental permitting clearance is anticipated to be completed during the fall of 2018, and sufficient (“anticipated”) funding should be secured in the spring/summer of 2018.
Summary. The Road Department is in the very early stages of project planning and coordination with MDOT to fund, design, and construct the rehabilitation of Waverly Road from Lansing Road (Old M-78) to St. Joseph Street, including I-496 interchange improvements. Based on the input of
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Waverly Road Path Funding Proposal - 3 - January 09, 2018
regional local governments, the Road Department is seeking to procure funding to include non-motorized multi-use pathway in the project scope. We recognize that with few details at this time, it may be premature to request a funding commitment from the Parks Department. As such, we are requesting that the Parks Department reserve up to $375,000 Trail and Parks Millage funding to be identified as proposed matching funds for federal aid grant applications for the proposed 2019 Waverly Road Project. The Road Department will make a more detailed formal request for funding later this year once the additional anticipated state and federal grant funding is awarded.
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50 WAVERLY ROAD CORRIDORE FUTURE LANSING CITY TRAIL CONNECTION
Proposed 2019 Construction Shared Multi-Use Trail
Future Project: Connect to Lansing City Trail
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