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Water Works Park Design Update D~ ~~~ MEMORANDUM December 14,2004 l.' TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager SUBJECT: Water Works Park In December of 1995 a presentation was made to the City Council on the design of Water Works Park, a possible development of the Hawthorne Street Peninsula. Since that time, City staff has met with various organizations that plan large group activities on the Hawthorne Street Peninsula, and due to input received in those meetings, changes have been made to the design. As funding for this project became tight over the years, this project was moved back in the five-year budget. When the Vision Iowa grant proposal was submitted for the America's River project, this project was listed as part of the City of Dubuque's match. To fulfill that obligation, the project needs to be under construction right after July 4, 2005. leisure Services Manager Gil Spence is submitting an updated plan for Water Works Park for City Council review. Some design features that are worthy of note include: . 35 to 40 parking spaces for boats . 70 to 75 vehicle parking spaces, including seven spaces on the east side of the boat ramp to allow people to view the river from their vehicles . rest room building at the north end of the park that includes a family rest room . two council rings, one on the south end and the other on the north end that will also serve as a fishing pier . play equipment . butterfly garden . walking paths . landscaping . protection of the wells with the same building material used for the rest room building The entrance to the park is moved west of the present entrance to allow for all traffic to be kept on west side of the peninsula. Through the entire planning process all participants wanted the park next to the river and to not have vehicle traffic disrupting the park atmosphere. With parking allowed on Volunteer Drive and the parking added to the east side of the ramp parking lot, there is adequate space for the river to be viewed from vehicles. Places to park and view the river also exist at lock and Dam #11, the Schmitt Island Boat Ramp and Miller River View Park. I respectfully recommend approval of the recommended conceptual design of Water Works Park. , J" /' Iii 'I " V ' vI I tJ'\. L1Yl /11. ~ Miéhael C. Van Milligen MCVM/jh Attachment cc: Barry Lindahl, Corporation Counsel Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager Gil D. Spence, leisure Services Manager D~~@UE ~ck~ MEMORANDUM December 6, 2004 TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager FROM: Gil D. Spence, leisure Services Manager SUBJECT: Water Works Park INTRODUCTION The purpose of this memorandum is to provide the City Council with an update on the Water Works Park design. BACKGROUND In June 1995 the City contacted Steve Ulstad of Steven Ulstad Architects to discuss the possible development of the Hawthorne Street Peninsula. The City's Riverfront Plan had noted this location as an important location to view the comings and goings of the Mississippi River and thought park and picnic opportunities should be pursued. Dubuque lacked parkland above the river and the plan identified this location for park purposes. Planning Services Manager laura Carstens and Water Plant Manager Bob Green led the early planning efforts. laura because of her involvement with the Riverfront Plan, and Bob because the City's well heads are located here and his department is responsible for the property. A Riverfront Plan Task Force was formed with the following City staff: laura Carstens ................ ... Planning Services Manager Bob Green ............................. Water Plant Manager Penny Gronen ....................... Public Information Specialist Guy Hemenway..................... Assistant Planner Mike Koch .............................. Public Works Director continued Water Works Park, page two Gil Spence ............................. leisure Services Manager Don Vogt ............................... Operations and Maintenance Manager Jim Burke ............................... Economic Development Director Pauline Joyce ........................ Administrative Services Manager Attachment A is the final plan and statement of probable cost that were the result of this planning effort. In December 1995 it was decided that a presentation of the design plan would be made to the City Council during the leisure Services Department budget hearing. It was also decided that GiI Spence would take over the leadership role for the project and that the project would become a Park Division project and be part of that capital improvement budget. The project first appeared in the FY 97 to FY 2001 C.I.P. budget in years FY 2000 and FY 2001. Since 1995 we have met with organizations that plan large group activities: Catfish Festival, Dubuque Symphony Orchestra, Thunderfest, and the local marina. Everyone's approval of the plan was received, although several of these events have left the peninsula and others have started using the area. This review process with these groups has started over because time has changed their needs. We want to make sure space and electric power needs are addressed in the design. As funding of the capital improvement budget became tight over the years, this project was moved back in the five-year budget. When the Vision Iowa grant proposal was submitted for the America's River Project, this project was listed as part of the City of Dubuque's match. To fulfill that obligation the project needs to be under construction right after July 4, 2005. The Planning Services Department has submitted a number of grant applications for this project and have not been successful. DISCUSSION To move the process forward, City staff met with Steve Ulstad on November 18th to review the park design and recommend any changes. Attachment B is a copy of the revised design plan based on comments from the November 18th meeting. As we move toward final design, decisions will be made on type and location of light fixtures, electrical pedestals, building materials, et cetera. A floor plan of the rest room building is Attachment C. The basic design is the same as was used in Flora Park, next to the horseshoe courts. continued Water Works Park. page three Since it has been a number of years since the City Council last reviewed the design plan for Water Works Park, I think it may be good to have them review and comment on the plan again. Some design features that are worthy of note include: 35 to 40 parking spaces for boats . 70 to 75 vehicle parking spaces, including seven spaces on the east side of the boat ramp to allow people to view the river from their vehicles rest room building at the north end of the park that includes a family rest room . two council rings, one on the south end and the other on the north end that will also serve as a fishing pier . play equipment butterfly garden . walking paths landscaping protection of the wells with the same building material used for the rest room building The entrance to the park is moved west of the present entrance to allow for all traffic to be kept on west side of the peninsula. Through the entire planning process everyone wanted the park next to the river and to not have vehicle traffic disrupting the park atmosphere. With parking allowed on Volunteer Drive and the parking added to the east side of the ramp parking lot, there is adequate space for the river to be viewed from vehicles. When development is completed the area will become part of the park system and subject to park rules and regulations. We will, of course, give special consideration to the needs of the boat ramp users and allow access to the ramp outside of park hours. The roadway will also have snow removal in the winter. This is an exciting project and I look forward to your comments and those of the City Council. Please call if you have any questions. GDS:et attachments Attachment A, p. 1 of 3 November 1,1995 Sta.iem.ent of Probable Cost Water Works Park on the Hawthorne Street Peninsula Dubuque, Iowa Item Units Cost Funds Site Demolition LumpSum 47,000 Clearing & Grubing LumpSum 30,000 Earthwork Topsoi] 12,000 cy 60,000 Fill SoiIs- Berms 7,000 cy 50,000 Paving Lake Street Entry Lump Sum 25,000 Asphalt Paving 7,000 sy 91,000 Concrete Curb & Gutter 2500]f 25,000 Pavement Base 7,000 sy 25,000 Reconstruct Boat Ramp & Parking Budget 173,250 Lot Stripping 80 stalls 2,500 Pathways Asphalt Paths, 8' Width 6000 sy 42,000 Concrete ShoreJine Path, 4' Width 450 sy 12,000 Stairs & Rai]s 4 runs 10,000 Steps to Boat Slips 2 runs 5,000 Landscaping Trees 250 35,000 Shrubs 500 35,000 Butterfly Garden Lump Sum 1],500 Shade Gardens Lump Sum 9,750 Misc. Perennials Lump Sum 5,000 Bed Preparation Lump Sum 4,500 Mulch & Edging Lump Sum 42,000 Turf, Seed 4.5 acre 4,500 Fencing Budget ]2,000 Playground Ship P]aystructure Lump Sum 25,000 Safety Surface Lump Sum 1,500 Pier, 100'xI6' 1600 sf 96,000 Ulstad Architects Item Council Ring 20' Dia. Ring 50' Dia Ring Public Toilets Site Furnishings Benches Trash Enclosures Bike Racks Telescopes Picnic Tables Signage Directiona] Identification Informational Site Utilities Water Sanitary Sewer Electric Service Lighting Pole Lighting Landscape Lighting Irrigation Subtotal Contingency] 0% Professional Fees 7% Project Cost Ulstad Architects Attachment A, p. 2 of 3 Units Cost Funds Lump Sum 28,000 Lump Sum 52,000 1250 sf 81,250 15 7,500 10 1,000 2 1,000 2 N.C N.C 50 2,500 Lump Sum 1,500 Lump Sum 500 Budget 47,000 Budget 25,000 Lump Sum 17,500 ]2 Fixtures 26,000 Lump Sum 15,000 86,000 1,271,250 127,125 97,900 1,496.Z75' - ~~... 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