BEMIDJI CITY COUNCIL Work Session Agenda Monday July 9, 2012 City Hall Conference Room 5:30 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL 2. REVIEW PARK PLANS FOR PAUL BUNYAN PARK, LIBRARY PARK AND SOUTH SHORE BAUER & ASSOCIATES 3. STORM CLEANUP DISCUSSION / UPDATE 4. ADJOURNMENT
Paul Bunyan. Library & South Shore Park Master Plans Legend: C i t y o f B e m i d j i, M i n n e s o t a Paul Bunyan State Trail Paved City Trail (Lakeshore Trail) Paved City Trail (East - West Trail) Bemidji State University & Diamond Point Park To Lake Bemidji State Park Downtown Bemidji & Paul Bunyan / Library Park Sanford Center Development & South Shore Park To Walker, MN R e g i o n a l A t t r a c t i o n s a n d C o n n e c t i o n s Board 1 Project # 12-05 Date: 7-9-2012 10417 Excelsior Boulevard, Suite One Hopkins, MN 55343 Tel: 952-238-0831 Fax: 952-238-0833 N 0 150 300 450 Graphic Scale
Paul Bunyan. Library Park Master Plan C i t y o f B e m i d j i, M i n n e s o t a Master Plan Highlights Remove 3rd Street exit and improve pedestrian flow to downtown and via the Lake Shore Trail Energy is focused on the 3rd Street spine, which includes multiple nodes for water features, sculptures, seating spaces and vendor spaces Plaza areas for events, markets, rental facilities, etc. Utilize wi-fi and barcode technology to increase daily use and provide up-to-date visitor information Family orientated space including a picnic shelter and play area in central area of the park Library Park is a designated passive space Vehicular & Canoe/Kayak Lake Access Plaza Rentable canoe / kayak racks Direct access to lake Bike rack & trash receptacle Lake access to be maintained during the winter season Overlook Seating Plaza - typ. Adirondack style chairs with adjacent tables Seat walls define space Existing Paved Trail Connection to South Shore / Sanford Center & Paul Bunyan State Trail 10 wide Accessible Trail Connection to/from East-West Trail Via Hwy 197 underpass Clean up vegetation along shoreline for increased visibility within this corridor Improve lighting along trail and under bridge Vehicle access for pier maintenance River Dock Concrete Access Platform Embedded sleeves for attaching dock to shore Accessible concrete access platform Trail Connection to Diamond Point Park and Bemidji State University Wayfinding / Park ID Signage Consistent style throughout park Sculpture Overlook Platform Sculpture to be determined Stormwater Pond Naturalize / clean up perimeter Decorative fountains Plaza for Misc. Events ~ 30 x 40 concrete surfacing To be used for awards ceremonies, movie night, etc. Swinging Benches Temporary Event Docks - typ. Provided and installed by others for specific events Accessible concrete access platform Picnic Area - typ. Accessible picnic tables and grills on a concrete pad Safety Fencing Along This Section of Trail Concrete maintenance strip Shoreline Stabilization & Restoration - typ. Rock armoring with native vegetation buffer Include measures to control geese Existing Historical Overlooks Wayfinding Signage Directional signs indicating key amenities and features within the park and the city Positioned at critical intersections Plaza Space for Events or Markets Easily accessible from parking lot and regional trail Park ID Monument Sign 6th St. Overlook Seating - typ. Carnegie Library Site Improvements Shown as being moved 10 to the east Enlarged concrete plaza space on street side of building Relocate or screen utilities on south side of building Improved lighting behind building 5th St. 4th St. Chief Bemidji Statue Adjacent bench seating Overlook Seating - typ. Street Banners - typ. Concrete Stair Connection to Lake Level 3rd St. 10 Wide Asphalt Trail Temporary Tent Space Re-Grade Lawn Area Adjust slope of lawn area to improve drainage and minimize mowing / maintenance time 2nd St. Asphalt Parking Lot Remove 3rd Street exit 2-way traffic 96 spaces + 4 H.C. Bus Loading / Unloading and Parking area on north end Pedestrian Connection Improvements at 2nd, 3rd, 5th and 6th Streets Remove 3rd Street exit from park Remove 4th & 6th Street crosswalk pavement from Hwy 197 Crosswalk enhancements Signage along road directing people to the park and downtown district Banners For 3rd Street Spine 10 Wide Concrete Accessible Trail Connection to Regional Trail Enlargement See Board 3 P r e l i m i n a r y M a s t e r P l a n Board 2 Project # 12-05 Date: 7-9-2012 10417 Excelsior Boulevard, Suite One Hopkins, MN 55343 Tel: 952-238-0831 Fax: 952-238-0833 Graphic Scale N 0 60 120 180
Paul Bunyan. Library Park Master Plan C i t y o f B e m i d j i, M i n n e s o t a Trailhead & Wayfinding Signage / Kiosk Consistent style throughout park Integrate into Visitor Center building Link to downtown - utilize smartphone technology and barcodes for up-to-date information Adjacent bike racks Bike Rental Area Similar to Nice Ride rentals Day-to Day Vendor Areas Cafe Style Seating with Umbrellas - typ. Designated Sculpture Space Limestone paver walkway Native vegetation surrounding 10 Asphalt Trail (LakeShore Trail) Realigned for better flow through the park Enhanced Existing Rip Rap Level lawn area to allow for event vendor space Water Plaza 18 high granite faced seat walls surround Glider benches inset into seat walls Center sculpture with feature boulders and water bubblers Decorative concrete Trash Receptacle 3rd Street Intersection Remove 3rd Street exit from park Crosswalk pavement design Signage along roadside directing people to the park and downtown district Future Downtown Gateway (By Bemidji s DDA) 3rd Street Pedestrian Gateway Nimi Sculpture Seat Walls - typ. 18 high granite walls to match historic overlooks landscape plantings within Centralized Donor Recognition Monument 3rd Street Dock Accessible concrete access platform Feature Boulders placed along edge of concrete Relocate Pillar sculptures to flank each side of platform Adjacent bench seating overlooking lake Trash Receptacle Landscape Area At-grade landscaping bed Native plantings Feature Boulders and timbers 8 long bench seating with center arms Trash Enclosure Space for (2) 2 CY dumpster and additional space for large event dumpsters Picnic Pavilion Relocate the existing Rotary Pavilion Built-in grills on lake side Update style to compliment park updates Trash receptacle and drinking fountain Street Banners - typ. Brick or concrete maintenance band between parking and trail Loading / Unloading / Drop-off Area & Bus / RV Parking Designated Sculpture Space Paul Bunyan & Babe Sculptures Maintain and improve the evergreen vegetation behind the sculptures Decorative Fencing 36 high ornamental fencing Style to complement highway 197 fencing Inset bench seating Trash Receptacle - typ. 10 Wide Asphalt Trail Children s Play Area 3,0000 SF play container Themed equipment Wood fiber & synthetic poured-in-place safety surfacing Adjacent bench seating Preliminary Master Plan Enlargement - 3rd Street Spine Board 3 Project # 12-05 Date: 7-9-2012 10417 Excelsior Boulevard, Suite One Hopkins, MN 55343 Tel: 952-238-0831 Fax: 952-238-0833 N 0 20 40 60 Graphic Scale
Paul Bunyan. Library Park Master Plan C i t y o f B e m i d j i, M i n n e s o t a Existing Oak Tree Granite Face Pillar with Concrete Base and Top Cap Vendor Space Opportunities Potential Donor Recognition Steel Beam with Center Cornice 60 x 120 tent space Event Vendors Circular Artwork with Cutouts to View Through to the Lake (graphic to illustrate spirit of intent only) Day - to -Day Vendors Bike Rental (~15-20 bicycles) 6 curb cut 3rd Street Pedestrian Gateway 15 wide crosswalk entry point 6 curb cut Pedestrian Gateway 6 curb cut 15 wide crosswalk entry point 6 curb cut Through Route for Vehicles and Trailers Existing Hwy 197 Bridge 6 Sidewalk 3 High Concrete Retaining Wall To Downtown 8-10 Blvd South Bound Lanes North Bound Lanes 8-10 Blvd 10 Paved Trail To Paul Bunyan / Library Park 3 Clear Zone 3 Clear Zone Enhanced Landscaping - Both Sides of Street 12 Wide Asphalt Trail Minimum 10 Clearance Channel Between Lake Bemidji & Lake Irving Security Lighting Under Bridge 42 High Safety Fencing Native Vegetation and Shoreline Armoring Highway 197 Pedestrian Crossing Light poles with Downtown Bemidji Banners Wayfinding Signage Highway 197 Bridge Trail Connection M a s t e r P l a n D e t a i l s Board 4 Project # 12-05 Date: 7-9-2012 10417 Excelsior Boulevard, Suite One Hopkins, MN 55343 Tel: 952-238-0831 Fax: 952-238-0833
Paul Bunyan. Library Park Master Plan C i t y o f B e m i d j i, M i n n e s o t a 10 Wide Asphalt Trail Concrete Access Platform Open Lawn Area Rip Rap Armoring with Native Vegetation Buffer Temporary Boat Docks for Events Feature Boulders Around Platform 6 Wide Accessible Aggregate Walkway Concrete Plaza Rip Rap Armoring with Native Vegetation Buffer Adirondack Chairs with Tables Cantilevered Canopy (Can be retracted during inclement weather) Granite Faced Wall (To match historical overlooks) Curb Cut for Vehicular and Accessible Pedestrian Access Concrete Plaza for Events / Markets 8 Wide Asphalt Trail Trash Receptacle Concrete Plaza Aggregate / Sand Launching Area Open Lawn Area 10 Wide Asphalt Trail 10-20 Shoreline Buffer Lake Bemidji Bench Seating Rentable Canoe / Kayak Racks - typ. Bike Rack Feature Boulders Around Plaza Temporary Event Dock / Designated Lake Access Points Overlook Seating Plaza Vehicular & Canoe / Kayak Lace Access Plaza Highway 197 Existing Oak Trees & Lawn Space 5 Wide Bench Seating Area 10 Wide Asphalt Trail 15-20 Overlook With Sculpture Open Lawn Area Donor recognition plaques (past and future contributions) Precast concrete cap Granite Faced Wall (to match historical overlooks) Native Vegetation (3-4 high max.) Feature Boulders within planting area Views to Lake Light poles with Downtown Bemidji or Park Banners Library Park Sculpture Overlook Platforms Granite Faced Wall (To match historical overlooks) Centralized Donor Recognition Monument M a s t e r P l a n D e t a i l s Board 5 Project # 12-05 Date: 7-9-2012 10417 Excelsior Boulevard, Suite One Hopkins, MN 55343 Tel: 952-238-0831 Fax: 952-238-0833
Paul Bunyan. Library Park Master Plan Idea Board Board City 6 o f B e m i d j i, M i n n e s o t a Project # 12-05 Date: 7-9-2012 10417 Excelsior Boulevard, Suite One Hopkins, MN 55343 Tel: 952-238-0831 Fax: 952-238-0833
Paul Bunyan / Library Park Master Planning Project City of Bemidji Parks and Recreation Presented By: 701 Xenia Avenue South, Suite 300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 952.238.0831 www.brauer-ltd.com www.wsbeng.com June 9 th, 2012
Planning Process Kick-off meeting with city staff March 1 Stakeholder / user group interviews March 14 15 Program meeting open house meeting April 13 Concept review open house meeting May 8 Master plan review open house meeting June 4 City Council master plan presentation Today 1
Planning for and Beyond Paul Bunyan / Library Park All public spaces along the west and south shore of the lake function together in an interdependent manner to achieve the broader vision of the system plan. (2011 system plan) 2
3 Paul Bunyan / Library Park Overall master plan
4 Paul Bunyan / Library Park 3 rd Street spine enlargement plan
5 Paul Bunyan / Library Park Centralized Donor Recognition Monument
Paul Bunyan / Library Park Alternate Shoreline Restoration / Stabilization Option 15 of parkland is lost, but the shoreline is still protected from erosion and it creates a barrier for geese the sand shoreline remains, thus allowing boats to beach designated breaks or access points in the rip rap allow for people to move between the sand beach and the park these access points will require annual maintenance due to ice heaves sand replacement might also be an issue if wheelchair access is needed within the sand it would be up to the organization holding the event to provide and install beach mats 14
Paul Bunyan / Library Park Cost Estimate Park Improvement Description Cost Range Estimate Low High 1 Removals, Earthwork and Surveying $137,500.00 $158,125.00 2 Utilities, Lighting and Irrigation Improvements $413,750.00 $475812.50 3 Main Visitor Center Improvements $464,220.00 $533,853.00 4 Water Plaza $180,687.50 $207,790.63 5 3rd Street Dock Plaza $17,659.38 $20,308.28 6 Family / Group Gathering Area $255,825.00 $294,198.75 7 Canoe / Kayak Plaza $33,718.75 $38,776.56 8 Library Park Sculpture Overlooks $50,500.00 $58,075.00 9 Library Park Seating Overlooks $53,750.00 $61,812.50 10 Lakeshore Seating Overlooks $94,750.00 $108,962.50 11 Misc. Pavement and Surfacing $499,696.88 $574,651.41 12 Misc. Site Amenities $123,062.50 $141,521.88 13 Landscaping $368,750.00 $424,062.50 14 Highway 197 Pedestrian Improvements $286,878.13 $329,909.84 Total estimated construction cost: $2,979,498.13 $3,426,422.84 These estimated costs are also based on having the work completed by private contractors and specialists. It does not take into consideration work that could be performed by City staff, volunteer groups, or by other means. Costs include 10% contingency and 15% testing, construction documents and surveying fees. 6
South Shore Park Master Plan 7
South Shore Park Cost estimate Park Improvement Description Cost Range Estimate Low High (+15%) 1 Removals, Earthwork and Surveying $50,625.00 $58,218.75 2 Utilities, Lighting and Irrigation Improvements $118,750.00 $136,562.50 3 Play Area $674,531.25 $775,710.94 4 Misc. Pavement and Surfacing $129,921.88 $149,410.16 5 Misc. Site Amenities $206,687.50 $237,690.63 6 Landscaping $48,562.50 $55,846.88 7 Lakeshore Seating Overlooks $175,250.00 $201,537.50 8 Vehicular Drop-off / Pick-up Area $76,687.50 $88,190.63 Total estimated construction cost: $1,481,015.63 $1,703,167.99 # Additional Costs Low High 1 Building improvements (based on previous planning study) 265,000.00 304,750.00 These estimated costs are also based on having the work completed by private contractors and specialists. It does not take into consideration work that could be performed by City staff, volunteer groups, or by other means. Costs include 10% contingency and 15% testing, construction documents and surveying fees. 2 Beach / Lake cleanup (based on previous planning study) 1,200,000.00 1,380,000.00 8
The Next Steps Master planning for the proposed improvements was the first step in making the public s ideas become reality. This level of design sets the purpose, goals and general guidelines for the project. As funding becomes available to proceed with part or all of the improvements, design refinements will be required. In order of refinement, the following are the normal steps taken toward realizing the proposed improvements of any given project: Define Priorities for Potential Phasing Apply for Grants Further Refine Design Schematic Design Design Development Construction Documents and Agency Review and Approvals 9
11 Design Details Paul Bunyan / Library Park
12 Design Details Paul Bunyan / Library Park
13 Design Details Paul Bunyan / Library Park
South Shore Park Master Plan City Seasonal Docks - typ. Boulder Retaining Wall Day docks for park users or retail shoppers Permanent accessible concrete access platform Cafe Style Seating with Umbrellas - typ. Designated Sand Beach Area o f B e m i d j i, M i n n e s o t a Shoreline Stabilization & Restoration - typ. Defined by concrete border and walkway Small turf lawn space on both sides of beach Rock armoring (where necessary) with native vegetation buffer Include measures to control geese Shade Umbrellas- typ. Built-in Grill with Serving Counter Space Stormwater Pond - typ. Seasonal 10 Wide Asphalt Trail Naturalized perimeter Decorative fountain Lighted - style to match Sanford Center development Paul Bunyan State Trail Paved Trail Connection to Downtown and Paul Bunyan / Library Park Paul Bunyan State Trail Paved Trail Connection to Sanford Center and Lake Bemidji State Park Stone Labyrinth Stone path maze inset into turf grass. Native vegetation and ponds surround Traditional Equipment Play Container Splash Pad H.S. Remembered Gateway Utilize pieces from high school archway entrance for gateway into labyrinth Aggregate walkway Native vegetation and pond surrounding Equipment for all ages Concrete border with wood chips or rubber surfacing Arbor Structure Benches or picnic tables underneath Concrete plaza Style to complement building Restroom and Changing Facility / Warming House Building Maintain character of building while enlarging the east end to accompany a warming room. Garage doors could be used so it could be a picnic shelter in the summer months Concrete walkway / plaza surrounds Trailhead Plaza Picnic tables, bike racks, drinking fountain, trash receptacles Elevated planter with seat walls LEGEND: Potential Marina Locations Overlook Seating Historic Ruins Interpretive Information Entrance / Gateway Feature Both sides of state trail Main Park Development Area Future Hotel Future Hotel Sanford Center Wayfinding Signage Consistent style throughout park Vehicular Park Access Point Loading / Unloading / Drop-off Area H.C. Parking ta S yan n u B ul il a r te T Pa Preliminary Master Plan Project # 12-05 Date: 7-9-2012 10417 Excelsior Boulevard, Suite One Hopkins, MN 55343 Tel: 952-238-0831 Fax: 952-238-0833 0 N 20 Graphic Scale 40 60