McAleece Park BMX Bicycle CourseMasterpiece on the Mississippi
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: McAleece BMX Bicycle Course
DATE: June 1, 2010
Dubuque
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Recreation Division Manager Pat Prevenas is recommending approval of the creation of
a BMX bicycle course at the McAleece Recreation area at a cost of $6,000, using
volunteer bike enthusiast's assistance, including teens. City funds are available from
savings in other projects.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
Mic aeI C. Van Milligen
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cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Marie Ware, Leisure Services Manager
Patrick J. Prevenas, Recreation Division Manager
Jennifer Larson, Budget Director
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INTRODUCTION
DISCUSSION
Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
Patrick J. Prevenas, Acting Leisure Services Manager
McAleece BMX Bicycle Course
April 12, 2010
Dubuque
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The purpose of this memorandum is to provide you with details and anticipated costs
associated with the development of a BMX bicycle course.
During the March 26, 2010 meeting discussing summer activities for teens we
suggested the development of a BMX bicycle course. Sales of BMX bikes have
increased locally during the past few years with a large percentage of these sales to
middle school age children. BMX bikes differ from mountain bikes by their smaller
frame and wheel size and are used for jumping and doing aerobatic tricks. However,
this course could also be utilized by beginning mountain bikers as a learning area.
A BMX bike track was included in the Fiscal Year 2008 C.I.P. at the McAleece
Recreation Area adjacent to the skate park. The facility was not constructed and the
funds were utilized for other projects.
Leisure Services Department staff recommends the BMX bike course be constructed at
McAleece this summer with volunteer bike enthusiast's assistance and teens to develop
the clay jumps and ramps. The enthusiasts are willing to teach /train riders on safe
riding and teach them the maintenance required on the course.
Project expenses include the following:
• 10 truck loads clay material @ $200.00
• Equipment rental to move clay material into mounds, ramps, et cetera
• Overtime costs for Park Division staff to be on site for equipment
operation during evening times when teens are available
• Material and hardware to build a wooden starting ramp
• Connecting and installing a water line from Petrakis baseball field to
BMX course for purpose of moistening the clay surface
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$ 6,000
BMX bicycle course, page two
Since this project is not included in the current fiscal year budget it will be necessary to
use funds from other C.I.P.'s and we suggest the following:
Security cameras (remaining balance of $25,000) $ 3,500
Highway 20 water line ($5,000 project not needed) $ 2,500
ACTION REQUESTED
The action requested is for your approval to develop this project for the summer season.
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