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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-2000 Park and Recreation 5-year (Master) Plan1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 f 1 1 1 RECEIVED 1"; HAY 18 Psi 4.07 LANSING CITY CLERK City of Lansing 1995-2000 Parks and Recreation Master Plan: "Recreation toward the twenty-first century" "We're making it happen" Date Issued: 05-JUN-00 CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE 001 .CERT_ IFICATEHOLDER CITY OF LANSING PARKS AND R CE REATION DEPARTMENTy 318 N CAPITOL AVENUE LANSING, MI 48933 p American Specialty Insurance Services, Inc. I American Amateur Baseball Congress R 142 North Main Street N 118-119 Redfield Plaza 0 Roanoke IN 46783 S Marshall, MI 49068 D U U R E DE EAST LANSING AMRCN LEGION POST 205 (CM) R 1225 SANDHILL DRIVE DEWITT, MI 48820 This certificate is issued as a matter of information only and confers no rights upon the certificateholder. This certificate does not amend, extend, or alter the coverage afforded by the policy below. 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Form No. AABC_000025 Certificate No. 1000076767 David Harris Authorized Representative AZtEDAS FORM Y SIO ATURE CITY TTORNEY 1 1 1 1 f 1 1 1 1 1 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS City of Lansing 1995-2000 Parks & Recreation Master Plan April 1, 1995 TITLE Title Page, Table of Contents, Acknowledgements & Introduction PLAN ADOPTION Resolution, City Council minutes, Public notices, Park Board minutes, other related documents PLANNING PROCESS Methodology FIVE-YEAR ACTION PLAN: Goals & Objectives Capital Improvements Schedule BASIS FOR ACTION RECREATION DEFICIENCIES RECREATION INVENTORY COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION (For demographic information, see "Demographic Study" document,which supplements this master plan) ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE Appendices Committee Reports & Discussion Neighborhood Park Survey Administration- Excerpts Recreation Inventory Excerpts Public Input & Correspondence SECTION 1-111 Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Section 4 Section 5 Section 6 Section 7 Section 8 Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Appendix D Appendix E I ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The City of Lansing's Five -Year Plan, 1995-2000, was a cooperative effort by the City of Lansing, its Parks and Recreation Department, Park Board members, and the citizens of Lansing. David C. Hollister, Mayor Marilynn Slade, City Clerk CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS Ellen Beal Robert Brockwell Sandy Allen Richard Lilly Tony Benavides Howard Jones Paul Novak Mark Canady PARK BOARD MEMBERS Mary Margaret Murphy-Woll John Pollard Wilbur D. Howard George M. Harlow Jr Sally H. Laurion Judith Mohay Filice Mary James Barry G. Crown PARKS AND RECREATION R. Eric Reickel, Director Phil Dorland, Deputy Director Dick Schaefer, Landscape Architect CONSULTANTS Project Managers: Robert Ford, Mark Hornung Lands cape Architects &Planners 919 E. Grand River Avenue East Lansing, MI 48823 Special Thanks to: Pam Blough of Capital Consultants for assistance with committee development and maps. Also we appreciate the work of Don Hamilton for his effort in generating the demographic information and r census track data bank. i I i ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, cont. The City of Lansing Parks and Recreation Department would like to extend its thanks to all divisions, organizations, groups and individuals of and throughout the City who contributed to the completion of this recreation plan. In addition, the Parks and Recreation Department would like to extend a special thank you to the ,�. following parties who provided extra assistance: Jerome G. Boles II, Chief of Police, Lansing Police Department Lenora K. Jadun, Director, Department of Public Service Dennis J. Sykes, Director, Department of Planning & Neighborhood Development COMMITTEE CHAIRS: Susan Cantlon, Cultural Arts and Historical Don Ballard, Municipal Golf Clara Bratton, Natural Areas Jan Clark, Senior Citizens Tony Noyola, Athletics Joan Lenhard, Handicapper Concerns Kevin McKinney & Bob Johnson, Downtown Coalition Debbie Balan, Community Centers Mary Winegar, Special Events Steve Widder, Maintenance/Oak Park Paul Dykema, Forestry Carol Abbott, Cemeteries Gerry Brady, Potter Park Zoo Murdock Jemerson, Neighborhood Parks Diane Townsend, Scott Art & Garden Jim Ruff, Riverfront Development Bob Clegg, City Wide Infrastructure Terry Terry, Old Town District Iii INTRODUCTION As the twentieth century comes to an end, the 1995-1999 Lansing Recreation Plan has been created to provide guidance for the city's recreation and planning development efforts from a present level into the next century. This document is a comprehensive plan developed to assist the city in providing quality recreation and leisure experiences to its citizens. This plan examines the existing recreation resources in the Lansing area, and evaluates present and potential deficiencies, opportunities and needs. This process was completed with the utilization of specific citizen committee input. The plan recommends a course of action in addressing the identified deficiencies and needs. It also serves to meet the requirements set by government agencies in order to qualify for grant approval, which allows funding for the costs of capital improvements and land acquisition. The format used has been established by the State of Michigan, Department of Natural Resources. The plan is based on information gathered and compiled from the following sources: A. Research and pertinent information from other recreation and planning agencies - including written text and statistical analysis. B. Various interviews with the Parks and Recreation staff, director, and park board members. C. Committee reviews based on scheduled workshops with Lansing citizens, special interest groups, community leaders, recreation clubs and organizations, and parks department staff. D. Open comments from the general public solicited through the Lansing State Journal. iii I 1 0 Section 1 71 / I I I DEBORAH K. MINER, DEPUTY CITY CLERK of the City of Lansing, Michigan, do hereby certify that I have compared the annexed copy of Resolution #241, Approving City of Master Plan 1995-2000, adopted by the City Lansing Park & Recreation Council of the City of Lansing at their regular meeting held on Monday, April 3, 1995 with the original now on file in my office, and that it is a correct copy thereof,.and of the whole,of such original. (SEAL) IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the corporate seal of the City of Lansing this llth day of April A.D. 1995 DEBORAH K. MINER, DEPUTY CITY CLERK n RESOLUTION #241 BY THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICES AND THE COMMITTEE ON PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LANSING WHEREAS, the Mayor and Park Board have submitted a Five Year Park and Recreation Master -Plan covering the years 1995-2000; and WHEREAS, the Committees on Public Services and Physical Development have reviewed the Plan, as well as comments on the Plan from the public hearing held March 27, 1995; and WHEREAS, both Committees reported the Plan for Council action; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Lansing City Council hereby approves the Five Year Park and Recreation Master Plan 1995- 2000. By Councilmember Novak To amend the resolution in the final paragraph to add the following language: 1!1. Nothing in this master plan shall be construed as requiring the sale of the Waverly Golf Course 2. Nothing in this master plan shall be construed as requiring . expansion of the River Trail System in areas inconsistent with the policies set by Lansing City Council" MOTION DEFEATED. BY .THE FOLLOWING;:'VOTE YEAS: Councilmembers Allen, Lilly,. Novak NAYS: Councilmembers Beal, Benavides,.Brockwell, Canady, Jones By Councilmember Canady To discharge the.Committees on Physical Development and Public Services on this matter Carried unanimously By Councilmember Canady To accept the resolution that appears as Item XII B on tonight's agenda as a late: itO-m,,:for, consideration Carried unanimously By Councilmember Canady To amend the resolution in the final paragraph to add the following language: "SUBJECT TO FUTURE AMENDMENTS AS NECESSARY, BY COUNCIL ACTION-."' Carried unanimously i 1 1 1 1 1 t 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 S CITY OF LANSING Lansing City Council ICHI��' Time has not been scheduled to discuss policies. This discussion could be scheduled for a Committee of the Whole meeting. Thursday, March 30, 1995 Committee of the Whole/Financial Overview 4:00 p.m. Saturday, April 8, 1995 Public Service 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Human Relations/Community Services & Agencies Capital Improvement Program Saturday, April 22, 1995 Planning & Neighborhood Development 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Parks and Recreation Mayor & Extended Staff City Clerk City Council Saturday, April 29, 1995 Police 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. District Court Fire Finance and General Administration law Personnel Monday, May 1,1995 City Council Public Hearing on C.D.B.G., H.O.M.E, continued/over.... 7:00 p.m. and Emergency Shelter Funds (Federal) Thursday, May 4, 1995 Committee of the Whole/Federal Funds Budget 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Wrap -Up Monday, May 8, 1995 Regular City Council Meeting 7:00 p.m. Adoption of Federal Funds Budget Public Hearing on all City Funds Saturday, May 13, 1995 Budget Wrap -Up on all City Funds 9:00 a.m. - 5:00'p.m. Monday, May 15,1995 Regular City Council Meeting 7:00 p.m. Budget Adoption on All City Funds GK:fek 3/23/95 Printed on Recycled Paper Councilmember Rick Lilly, Chair Councilmember Paul Novak, Vice Chair Councilmember Sandy Allen, Member 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL a APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4 PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS 5. DISCUSSION/ACTION A. Proposed Resolution -- Fidelity Farms/Crego Park B. Z-16-94 -- Vacant Property East of Airport Service Drive -- From A Residential to H Light Industrial C. Frances Park/Moores River Drive Improvements Including Extension of the River Trail Through the use of ISTEA Grant Funds D. Five Year Park and Recreation Master Plan for -1995-2000 E. EPA Concerns Regarding the Proposed Improvements to the Tollgate Drain/Groesbeck Golf Course Continuation/Over F. Letter from King Foods on Their Intent to �. File a Rezoning Request G. Petition From Mersey Lane Residents Opposing Construction of a Century Cellunet Tower I a OTHER 7. RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING 8. PENDING A. Letter from Forest View Citizen's Association B. SLU-4-93 -- 121 Ferguson Street C. SLU-7-93 -- 1017 East Oakland -- pulled from September 8, 1993 Council Agenda D. Z-6 93 and SLU-9-93 -- 5400 Block South Waverly Road -- Awaiting Revised Proposal E. 110 South Clippert -- Screening and Buffering F. Transportation Infrastructure Status Report: Bridges, Streets, Sidewalks G. Ad Hoc Tree Committee Report H. ACT-03-95 -- 120 East Shiawassee Street -- awaiting response back from Administration with respect to points from the March 27, 1995 Committee Report 9 ADJOURN li AGENDA COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICES TUESDAY, MARCH 28, 1995 -- 9:45 A.M. Tenth Floor Conference Room -- City Hall Councilmember Robert Brockwell, Chairman Councilmember Mark H. Canady, Vice -Chair Councilmember Tony Benavides, Member . 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4. DISCUSSION/ACTION A. Five Year Park and Recreation Master Plan for the Years 1995-2000 5. PENDING A. Rental Registration Amendment a Stormwater Utility Study C. Baseball Stadium Proposed Recycling Ordinance -- Awaiting Response Back from Mayor's Recycling Committee -- From February 14, 1995, Meeting 6. ADJOURN i LANSING PARKS & RECREATION FIVE YEAR MASTER PLAN PUBLIC HEARING INFORMATION SHEET March .27, 1995 Dear Citizen, The final draft of the Five Year Park Recreation Master Plan is the culmination of work started in July of 1994. The format used for the document has been established by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The plan has involved over 20 committees, various meetings, city agency reviews, two Park Board meetings and a Public Hearing at Foster Community Center on February 8, 1995. In addition, some agencies and individuals wrote to us with their comments. A preliminary draft was sent to the Mayor on Friday February 23, 1995 and a brief presentation was held with him on March 3, 1995. Draft copies were sent to each City Council member, for their review, prior to tonight's Public Hearing. Preliminary Draft copies were also made available to the public at the Parks Department general office and the three community centers, Foster, Gier and Kingsley. Many of the comments and suggestions from all of the above sources have been incorporated into the document. Most changes related to corrections or clarifications, some addressed the tone of the document and some related to substance and produced revisions. The approval of the master plan will allow the city to qualify for State of Michigan funding for the next grant cycle. Should any changes be necessary after submittal we can submit amendments to the plan at any time during the next five years. Should you. have comments, please feel free to address the Lansing City Council this evening. The staff shall be on hand to record your suggestions and try to respond to,any questions. Should you have any comments you wish to make in writing please address them to Mr. Richard Schaefer, Lansing Parks and Recreation Department, Fourth Floor, Lansing City Hall, Lansing, MI 48843, Phone: 4834277. See other side for brief project summary. Thank you. Sincerely, R. Eri eickel, Robert Ford Director Project Manager I LANSING PARKS & RECREATION FIVE YEAR MASTER PLAN INFORMATION SUMMARY GOALS: 1. Promote and enhance the financial stability of the Lansing Parks by generating funding through a variety of sources. 2. Maintain, assess, develop, and preserve the park lands and facilities to provide for needs in the present and future. 3. Promote the development of new recreation programs With active sports facilities and passive/leisure opportunities which are in high demand, innovative, unique or not presently provided by other municipalities or private business. 4. Promote interaction, involvement, and communications between the Parks Dept., the citizens, and surrounding communities. SUMMARY FROM CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUNDING SCHEDULE: COMMUNITY CENTERS (RENOVATION OF GIER, KINGSLEY, FOSTER) COMMUNITY POOLS (MOORES, HUNTER RENOVATIONS) OAK PARK FIELD OFFICES (RENOVATE OR RELOCATE) SCOTT ART AND GARDEN CENTER (RENOVATIONS) POTTER PARK ZOO (CONTINUE TO RENOVATE AND IMPROVE) RIVERTRAIL (RENOVATION AND DEVELOPMENT) ADADO RIVERFRONT PARK (DOCK REPLACEMENT) WASHINGTON ICE RINK (RENOVATE) WASHINGTON MALL (REPAIR LIGHTING AND SURFACING) GIER PARK (RENOVATE RESTROOM, CONCESSION, PLAYGROUND & WALKS) PROJECT PLAY (NEIGHBORHOOD PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENTS) GRAND RIVER BOAT LAUNCH (RENOVATION AND RESTROOM DEVELOPMENT) TURNER -DODGE (CONTINUE WITH PHASE 2 MASTER PLAN RESTORATION) FRANCES PARK (SPORTS FIELDS, OVERLOOK & PAVILION RENOVATIONS) GOLF COURSES (RENOVATE RED CEDAR, SYCAMORE, GROESBECK) KIRCHER FIELD (RESTROOMS AND PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS) PARK ROADS AND PARKING LOTS IMPROVEMENTS DAVIS PARK (CREATE & LIGHT YOUTH BALLFIELDS & IRRIGATION) RANNEY PARK (CREATE A NEW -MASTER PLAN & DEVELOP) NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS (GENERAL REPAIRS AND RENOVATIONS) CREGO PARK (CREATE A NEW MASTER PLAN & DEVELOP) DURANT PARK (CREATE MASTER PLAN & DEVELOP) MT. HOPE CEMETERY (FENCE & WATER LINE REPLACEMENT) EVERGREEN CEMETERY (ROAD REPAIR) RADIO SYSTEM (RENOVATE OR REPLACE) REASONER (REPLACE SHELTER) WESTSIDE (LIGHT BALL DIAMOND & SCOREBOARD) COMSTOCK (REPLACE PAVILION ROOF) LAND ACQUISITIONS (VARIOUS PIECES) ST. JOSEPH (TENNIS COURT REPAIRS & SEWER SEPARATION) SYCAMORE PARK (FENCING, SCORESHED & SCOREBOARD) CHERRY HILL (PARKING LOT) TENNIS COURTS (FENCE REPAIRS) FENNER (CONTINUE RENOVATION - PHASE 2). I �J REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LANSING, MICHIGAN CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, LOTH FLOOR LANSING CITY HALL 124 W. MICHIGAN AVENUE AGENDA FOR MARCH 27, 1995 TO THE HON. MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL: The following items were listed on the agenda in the City Clerk's Office by 9:00 A.M. on Friday, March-24, 1995 in accordance with Section 3-103 (2) of the City -Charter and will be ready for your consideration at the regular meeting of the City Council on March 27, 1995 at 7:00 P.M. at the Council Chambers, loth Floor, City Hall. I. ROLL CALL II. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance will be led by Girl Scout Troop #68 from Elmhurst Elementary School MAYOR HOLLISTER PRESENTS FY 1995/1996 BUDGET MESSAGE III. READING AND APPROVAL OF PRINTED COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS IV. CONSIDERATION OF LATE ITEMS Motion To suspend Council Rule # 11 to allow consideration of late items at the end of the agenda (if deemed necessary and appropriate) V. SPECIAL CEREMONIES VI. SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARINGS (COLOR OF PRE -REGISTRATION SIGN IN SHEETS IS WHITE) A. In consideration of Z-16-94, Vacant -Property East of Airport Service Dr., Rezoning Petition from "A" Residential to "H" Light Industrial B. In consideration of Elbinger Laboratories, Inc. Development Project Plan C. In consideration of Goldenrod Distribution, Inc. Development Project Plan VII. VIII IX. D. In consideration of the Five Year Park and Recreation Master Plan for the Years 1995-2000 E. In consideration of the issuance of Orders for Make -safe or Demolish for the following properties: - 728 W. Lapeer 1239 Clark St. 720 E. Park Terrace 2338 Rheamont 1346% N. Walnut PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS (TIME LIMIT: 5 MINUTES PER SPEAKER, COLOR OF PRE -REGISTRATION SIGN IN SHEETS IS PINK) Receipt of COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS for information or referral A. Letter from the State of Michigan Department of Treasury submitting a corrected Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate for Hagar Fox Heating & Air Conditioning Co. at 1435 Diamond Reo Way B. Letter from the Michigan Municipal League regarding their program for drug and alcohol testing of CDL drivers C. Z-05-95, 5637 Hughes Rd., Rezoning Petition from "A" Residential to "C" Residential filed by Kelly Mendez of 5638 Hughes to allow for the construction of a duplex D. Letter from King Foods, a franchise of Burger King Corporation of One Energy. Place 5805 E. Pickard, Mt. Pleasant, notifying Council of their intent to file a Rezoning Request E. Letter from Michael Hoadley of 708 W. Genesee protesting the Project Agreement for the construction of the Baseball Stadium F. Letter from Continental Cablevision"submitting Federal Communications Commission Form 1205, used to.calculate the maximum permitted rate for regulated equipment and installation charges G. Letter from Wohlert Corp. of 708 E. Grand River Ave. requesting that the City of Lansing deed to them property that is located adjacent to their property MAYOR or•EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE MAYOR MAY COMMENT on agenda items, including late items approved for consideration 2 X. CITY OFFICER AND BOARD REPORTS for Information, Referral or Action A. Letters from City Clerk submitting routine applications for consideration of licenses and bonds: 1. REFERRALS: Public Driver (3) B. Information -only Items from the City Clerk: 1. Letter from the City Clerk notifying Councilmembers of the Availability of Minutes from Council Proceedings of March 20, 1995 2. Letter from the City Clerk notifying Councilmembers of the receipt of minutes from City Board and Authorities C. Letter from the City Attorney re: Patti Holland, et al v City of Lansing, et al D. Letters from the Mayor re: 1/ Lansing Center Community Policy 2/ Transfer of Funds: Planning Dept., Parks & Recreation, Finance 3/ Appointment of Mary Baweja to the Historic District Commission for a Term to Expire in 1997 4/ Appointment of Jo Anne Jager to the Historic District Commission for a Term to Expire in 1998 5/ Appointment of James I. Aubuchon to the Historic District Commission for a Term to Expire 1998 6/- Frances Park - Moores River Dr. Improvements including Extension of the River Trail through the use of ISTEA Grant funds 7/ Notification- of the closing of Motor Wheel Corporation Plant at 1600 N. Larch St. on March 14, 1995 8/ Estimated and Actual Revenues and Expenditures through 12/31/94 9/ EPA Concerns regarding the proposed improvements to the Tollgate Drain/Groesbeck Golf Course XI. XII. COMMITTEE REPORTS for Action A. BY THE COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND THE COMMITTEE ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS Regarding the proposed annexation of land in Delhi Township adjacent to Willoughby Park B. BY THE COMMITTEE ON PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT Regarding ACT-03-95, the Proposal for Trading Properties between the. City of Lansing and Lansing Community College C. BY THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Recommending Adoption of an Amendment to Chapter 292, General Employees Retirement System RESOLUTIONS for Action A. BY COUNCILMEMBER HOWARD JONES Distribution of Unclaimed Bikes to the Northwestern Neighborhood Watch B. BY THE COMMITTEE ON GENERAL SERVICES 1. Approval of Licenses and Bonds: Public Driver; Douglas E. O'Guin, David D. Patterson, Robert J. Lannen Waste Hauler; Louis Padnos Iron•& Metal, D & D Hauling Inc. 2. Approval of Licenses and Bonds: Transfer of Class•C; Harold Roth 3. Approval of Licenses and Bonds: Transfer Class C; Ramon's North, "Inc. 4.' Approving Recognition of Non -Profit Status to the Everett Band Boosters C. BY THE COMMITTEE ON PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT 1. Authorization of the Acquisition of Property Located at 135 N. Larch St. 0 2. ACT-18-94, Vacation of Anderson St. East of the East Right of Way Line of Cedar St. and Vacation of Ottawa St. between the West Right of Way Line of Cedar St. and the East Right of Way Line of Larch St. 3. SLU-12-94, North East Corner of Mt. Hope and Todd Ave., Special -Land Use Petition Granted to Allow for the Use of an Existing Parking Lot for Employee Parking D. BY THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY 1. TCO-95-021, Parking Regulation Change N. Side of Cavanaugh Rd. 2. TCO-95-020, Installation of a Stop Sign on Contec Dr. at the Intersection of Jolly Rd. E. BY THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICES Directing the Owners of the Following Properties to Make -safe or Demolish their Properties Within 60 Days of March 27, 1995: 1346 N. Walnut 2338 Rheamont Ave. - 720 E. Park Terrace 1239 Clark 728 W. Lapeer F. BY THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS 1. Establishing an Ad Hoc Committee to Review the Expenditure of Residual City Market Funds and Appointing Councilmembers Beal and Jones, Mayoral Assistant Liza Estlund-Olson, Internal Auditor Greg Koessel as members and a Market Vendor as Ex- officio member 2. Authorizing the Mayor to Coordinate Tollgate Drain/Groesbeck Golf Course Improvements with the Ingham County Drain Commissioner 3. Transfer of Funds: City Council G. BY THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 1. Appointment of Todd Boyd to the Community Corrections Advisory Board for a Term to Expire March 14, 1998 5 2. Appointment of Frank Deluca to the Community Corrections Advisory Board for a Term to Expire March 14, 1998 XIII. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION and Setting of Public Hearings XIV XV. XVI. A. BY COUNCILMEMBER ELLEN BEAL Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 888 by Adding a New Section, Section 888.08 for the purpose of Providing for a Service Charge in Lieu of Taxes for a Project Known as Lowertown Lofts, and Setting a Public Hearing for April 10, 1995 ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE A. BY THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Amending Chapter 292, Section 292.20 of the Code of Ordinances for the Purpose of Providing Retroactively to July 1, 1992 to Certain City and District Court Employees, the Early Retirement Incentives set forth in the Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Lansing and Teamsters Local 580, Regarding Voluntary Reduction in Force, Executed April 16, 1992, and in Accordance with the Terms Thereof CONSIDERATION OF LATE ITEMS, IF ANY TABLED ITEMS XVII. MOTION OF EXCUSED ABSENCE XVIII. REMARKS BY THE MAYOR OR EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT XIX. REMARKS BY COUNCILMEMBERS XX. CITIZEN COMMENT ON CITY MATTERS (TIME LIMIT: 3 MINUTES PER SPEAKER, COLOR OF PRE -REGISTRATION SIGN IN SHEETS IS BLUE) 6 I . David C. Hollister, Mayor PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT 124 W. Michigan Ave. 4th Floor, City Hall Lansing, Michigan 48933 (517) 483-4277 (Voice) (517) 483-4479 JDD) (517) 483-7630 (FAX) PUBLIC HEARING ANNOUNCEMENT FIVE YEAR MASTER PLAN PARKS AND RECREATION The Lansing City Council is conducting the final public hearing on the Five Year Master Plan on: March 27, 1995 7:00 P.M. , Council Chambers 10th Floor City Hall The plan provides guidelines for the department and forecasts capital improvements through the year. 2000. Input was received from over 20 committees and various individuals who have been actively involved in the preparation of the plan. The Five Year Master Plan was developed with support from the public. Therefore, it is very important that ' individuals and organizations be represented on March 27, 1995 to state support for the plan or to give further input. Should you have any questions or wish to discuss the issue, please call me at 483-4297. SincqfVyl R. Eric Reickel Director "Equal Opportunity Employer" 1 L 1 i 1 PARKS AND RECREATION .DEPARTMENT 124 W. Michigan Ave. 4th Floor, City Hall Lansing, Michigan 48933 (517) 483-4277 (Voice) (517) 483-4479 JDD) (517) 483-7630 (FAX) David C. Hollister, Mayor MARCH 21, 1995 THE ATTACHED PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS BEING SENT TO THE PERSONS LISTED BELOW. COMMITTEE CHAIRS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR COMMITTEE MEMBERS TO INSURE THEY ARE AWARE OF THE PUBLIC HEARING. ALL INTERESTED CITIZENS ARE WELCOME TO HAVE FURTHER INPUT AT THIS FINAL PUBLIC HEARING. COMMITTEE CHAIRS: SUSAN CANTLON DON BALLARD CLARA BRATTON JAN CLARK TONY NOYOLA JOAN LENHARD K. MCKINNEY B. JOHNSON DEBBIE BALAN MARY WINEGAR STEVE WIDDER PAUL DYKEMA CAROL ABBOTT GERRY BRADY MURDOCK JEMERSON DIANE TOWNSEND JIM RUFF BOB CLEGG TERRY TERRY OTHERS RECEIVING THIS NOTICE: JUDGE GLENN ALLEN JR KRIS NICHOLOFF LEE LAYLIN FLORENCE ESTES RITA HERRON GARY JACOB JENNIFER GRAU CAROL WEBSTER DIANE BREWER PARK BOARD "Equal Opportunity Employer" lenefit workout .erobics to benefit those ith AIDS and HIV will .lve a warm-up session day. Page 3B Lansing State Journal Fitness: Lynn Jobs online Vincent, an aerobics Michigan is one Of two instructor at states to test a computer Healthcor Fitness `help wanted' job line. Center, leads Business, Page 5B her class in exercise. Metro Editor Elaine Kulhanek 377-1193 Index Databank 213 Across Mid -Michigan 413 Business section 5B-713 Weather 813 LOCAL&STATE ��B Parks spending o agenda -esidents can air views a plan for recreation c City Council meeting By Mark Andrejevic Lansing State Journal Lansing residents will have a lance Monday to tell the city how spend several million dollars on ty parks over the next five years. "We're looking for people to )me in and speak their feelings jout the state of the parks — if .ey like the improvements ey've seen and what they'd like see happen next," said Eric eickel, Lansing's director of irks and recreation. The city will hold a public hear- .g on Lansing's five-year parks and recreation master plan during Monday's 7 p.m. City Council meeting. The five-year plan, which is about an inch thick, is a state re- quirement for receiving matching dollars and grants for park pro- jects, Reickel said. The new plan covers the years 1995 through 2000 and includes some $18 million worth of improve- ments and renovations to area parks, pools and recreational facilities. "This is a guideline — irs not writ- ten in blood — it can be amended at any time," Reickel. said. Over the past five years, the city has fared well in attracting match- ing money for park projects. Reickel said. Lansing almost has doubled the $1.5 million It collects in annual revenues from a 1-mill property tax voters approved five years ago. "For every dollar taxpayers have contributed, we've been able to get another dollar," he said. Some of the major projects dur- ing that time Include zoo improve- ments, extensions of the city's riv- er trail, tennis courts and new equipment for more than 20 play- grounds in area parks. Projects in the new five-year plan include renovations to the city's three community centers and its two public pools, more ex- tensions of the river trail and more zoo improvements. "The community centers, particu- larly Foster, are in dire need of atten- tion," said Judith Fillce, vice chair- woman of the city's Park Board. Renee Montgomery, who lives near Tecumseh Park and has three school -age children, said the If you go A public hearing on Lansing's five-year parks and recreation master plan will be conducted during the City Council meeting. When: 7 p.m. Monday. Where: City Hall, 124 W. Michi- gan Ave. parks and recreational centers are Important for Lansing's youth. "They need to update the com- munity centers," she said. "If you provide a safe, quality environ- ment for both adults and children, you'll see a difference In the way our kids grow up." Twenty community committees met with Parks and Recreation Department officials to give input -on the new master plan. "The aspects of the plan came from the community rather than the department," FIlice said. A key ingredient of thefive-year plan will be a renewal of the city's 1-mill parks and recreation tax, which Reickel expects to go before voters in August. "It's a quality -of -life issue that addresses the infrastructure for making this a great place to live and play," he said. With more than 2,000 acres of parkland, Reickel said, Lansing has more parks per capita than any oth- er city its size in the country. "By the year 2000, we hope to have the substantial part of our parks system rebuilt to the splendor that many people remember when they were growing up," he said.' L 1 1 n 1 1 Regular Meeting LANSING PLANNING BOARD 7:30 pin., Tenth Floor City Council Chambers, LWOng City Hal Tuesday, Nwh 21, IM AGENDA I. OPENING SESSION A. Roll Call B. Excused Absences C. Introductions D. Approval of Agenda II. HEARINGS - None III. COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE (5 minutes each) IV. RECESS V. BUSINESS SESSION A. Minutes for Approval: March 7, 1995 B. Committee Reports: 1. Zoning and Ordinance Committee: Next meeting WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 1995, at 4 p.m., Planning Division Conference Room, Second Floor, Washington Square Annex a. Z-2-95, Vacant Land on Dunckel Road at Aldrich Dr., "A" Residential to 11E-2" Local Shopping District 2. Urban Development Committee: Next meeting TUESDAY, APRIL 11, 1995 at 4 p.m., Planning Division Conference Room, Second Floor, Washington Square Annex a. Act-2-95, 5800 Blk. S. Aurelius Road, new 700-ft. Tower at Old City Landfill - Withdrawn b. Act-4-95, 301 N. Butler, Lansing Women's Clubs, Historic Marker - Withdrawn C. Act-13-94 - Marcus Street, vacant land deeded to the City l PLANNING BOARD PAGE 2, MARCH 21, 1995 3. Executive Committee: C. Report from Planning Manager: D. Pending Items: Future action required 1. Zoning and Ordinance Committee: a. Z-3-91, 4700 Block Aurelius Road (Committee Held per continuance request) b. Z-3-95, 2801 Mersey -Lane, "CUP" Community Unit Plan to "DM-2" Residential District (Staff Held pending rehearing May 2, 1995) C. SLU-1-95, 2801 Mersey Lane, Cellular Communications Tower (Staff Held pending rehearing May 2, 1995) 2. Planning Board: a. Z-9-94, 1500 Blk. E. Michigan, "C" Residential, "DM-3" Residential and "F-1" Commercial Districts to "DM-3" Residential District; Church of the Resurrection, Remove three houses and cafeteria building and construct new parish hall - (Planning Board Tabled 092094) VI. NEW BUSINESS VII. COMMUNICATIONS VIII. COMMENTS FROM CHAIRPERSON IX. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS X . ADJOURNMENT FOR SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS, PLEASE GIVE NOTICE 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING BY CALLING LOUISE H. CHRISTIAN AT 483-4066 OR 483-4088 TDD. C: \WP\MMX\PLAM\ 3-032195 . aq2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 PARK BOARD AGENDA MARCH 11, 1995 SATURDAY Board Members: George Harlow, Barry Crown, Judy Filice, Wilbur Howard, Mary James, Sally Laurion, John Pollard, Mary Margaret Woll Excused: None Call to Order: 9:00 A.M., Scott House, 125 W. Main 1. INTRODUCTION: R. Eric Reickel, Director of Parks & Recreation Overview, 2. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Previous Millage Previous Five Year Plan 3. FUNDING STRATEGY 4. SCHEDULE 5. VOLUNTEER ASSIGNMENTS 6. ADJOURNMENT AGENDA COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8. 1995 - 4:00 P.M. Tenth Floor Conference Room Lansing City Hall NOTE: CHANGE IN TIME PER THE CHAIR MEMBERS: COUNCILMEMBER ELLEN BEAL, CHAIR COUNCILMEMBER ROBERT BROCKWELL, VICE -CHAIR_ Councilmember Rick Lilly, Member Councilmember Howard Jones, Member Councilmember Tony Benavides, Member STAFF: Francesca E. Knot i 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Feb 22 and Feb 27 5. APPOINTMENT OF ROSEMARIE AgUILINA TO THE ELECTED OFFICERS COMPENSATION COMMISSION 6. CITY MARKET ISSUES/REVIEW OF PROGRAM REPORT 7. CITY MARKET TRANSFER 8. FINANCE DEPARTMENT TRANSFER 9. SISTER CITIES TRANSFER/REPORT FROM GREG KOESSEL 10. COLONIAL'WOODS PARTNERSHIP/OAKWOOD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY 11. LOWERTOWN LOFTS REDEVELOPMENT - P.I.L.O.T. '12. SETTING PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FIVE YEAR PARK PLAN MARCH 27 13. PROPOSED RESOLUTION FROM CITY ASSESSOR REGARDING POVERTY GUIDELINES 14. ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS FOR BROWNFIELDS ECONOMIC REDEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE GRANT 15. PROPOSED RESOLUTION REGARDING PARKING RATE FLEXIBILITY 16. TRANSFERS: POLICE, DISTRICT COURT, FINANCE, CITY ATTORNEYS OFFICE, AND CITY COUNCIL 17. EXECUTIVE TRANSFER - PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT 18. PENDING_ ISSUES: a. Prefunding of Post Retirement Health Care Benefits for Employees' and Police & Fire Retirement Systems - Pending Updated Actuarial Report b. Letter from Mr. VanEssen regarding Court of Appeals - Referred to the City Attorney C. Report from the Internal Auditor Regarding Letter from Harold Leeman, Jr., Requesting City Council Review of the Lansing Building Authority's Expenditures associated with the property located on Michigan Avenue, Cedar/Larch and River Street (Triangle) - Pending. d. Vehicle Report/Updated Financial Impact Statement e. Letter from the Cable Advisory Board Recommending Adoption of the Report of the Ad Hoc Committee on Telecommunications (Awaiting Recommendation from the Mayor) (Also referred to General Services) f. Lansing Housing Commission/Audit Findings: Insurance Status, Inspections Status and Status of Payments to the City - March 22 g. Overtime Proposals h. LCC'S North Grand River Avenue Property and the City of Lansing Property at 120 East Shiawassee Street Central Fire Station/Pending Report from the Administration i. Lansing Housing Commission Audit/Report from Internal Auditor j . Civil Rights Ordinance Amendments k. Foster Community Center Repairs 1. Lansing Police Department Reorganization - March 15 M. Tollgate. Drain/Groesbeck Golf Course Improvements - March 15 n. Proposal for Regionalization - Recycling Tranfer Station o. Memorandum from the Finance Director Regarding Revisions to IRS Section 415 Limitations - March 15 19. ADJOURN Printed on Recycled. Paper * Park Board Minutes February 23, 1995 Thursday MEMBERS PRESENT: George Harlow, Barry Crown, Judy Filice, Mary James, Sally ' Laurion, John Pollard, Mary Margaret Woll MEMBERS ABSENT: Wilbur Howard (unexcused) ' OTHERS PRESENT: James Fr. Joel E. Warner To #20 C.F.A y, p ., Dennis Fijalkowski, -Michigan Wildlife Habitat Foundation; Roy ' Johnson, Oakwood Executive Park; William L. Myers, Dart Container, Oakwood Executive Park; Rick Hoekstra, Wieland- Davco Corporation representing Dart Container; Robert Ford, Ford & Associates; R. ' Eric Reickel, Director, Richard Schaefer, Landscape Architect, Parks and Recreation Dept. CALL TO ORDER: 7:30 p.m., Scott House, 125 W. Main Street APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: Crown moved the minutes of January 18, 1995 be approved; seconded by Woll. Several corrections were made due to remarks being attributed to Laurion instead of James on pages 2 and 4, a paragraph stricken from page 2 and a wording change from "next" to "last" on page 2. Motion carried (7-0) Minutes approved with corrections. Minutes were received from other department advisory and friends groups. DART CONTAINER - PARCEL C ' Rick Hoekstra from Wieland/Davco Corporation representing Dart Container spoke to the Board regarding Parcel C. When this Parcel was sold, the City did not sell the.portion of the Parcel which was along Sycamore Creek's floodplain in order to keep this as a ' green belt. Wieland/Davco had wished to purchase this land also. It has come to their attention that a broadcasting group has made an offer to purchase the section to put in . a 705' radio tower. They are against this large tower right next to their development (Oakwood Industrial Park). This is a beautiful, natural wetlands area set aside by parks. Selling this piece of property violates the original agreement. If it is to be sold, they should have preference in purchasing the property. Hoekstra presented maps and diagrams of the area. Reickel explained this request had come to the Parks Department from Planning. The Department will not sign -off on this until the Park Board acts on the issue. The original recommendation of the board will be researched and this will be on the Agenda in March. The department does not recommend the sale of this property. Dart discovered the ' request when the broadcasting company asked for an easement to reach the land -locked property to build and service the tower. •, 1 Park Board Minutes - February 23, 1995 3 FIVE YEAR PLAN Bob Ford spoke to the Board regarding the five year plan. The board was sent a draft copy with selected excerpts from the proposed master plan for review and comment. This plan is actually a continuation of the previous plan. Many projects are more neighborhood oriented with a greater commitment to community involvement. The millage renewal was briefly discussed. Woll has been approached regarding .the millage. An detailed update on what has been accomplished with millage funds is to be prepared for review with Mayor and Council. The board will discuss this at a future meeting. The Public Hearing before Council on the Five Year Plan has been changed to March 20, 1995. .Mary Margaret Woll left the meeting. The board discussed the plan at length and recommended changes be made. Changes include equity grants are to be spelled out in the CIP schedule; Groesbeck will show other funding that was dropped out; Willoughby will have a careful evaluation done along with some of the other parks as to disposal and the verbiage will carry through on any disposal of land; the Waverly Golf Course wording will be revised to show the larger, picture while softening the language; reduction of the contribution of the general fund in lieu of park millage will be noted and the elimination of this placed in the Goal Section; Foster renovation to have wording changes (wording change to replace); Old Town Fish ladder interpretive educational signage added and Adopt a Park added under the maintenance section. The unsatisfactory condition of Oak Park Field Office will also be emphasized. MOTION: Crown moved the Five Year Plan be approved and referred to the Mayor with discussed modifications; seconded by Filice. Motion carried (6-0) Ford thanked the Board for their input. WAVERLY GOLF COURSE The Waverly Golf Course RFP was discussed at length during the Five Year Plan review. James is hearing from many people who do- not want this course sold. Crown feels much ' of the concern is from non-residents who do not support the course and it is not a very challenging course. We are looking at properties outside the City of Lansing could be used to help support those properties inside the city limits. Reickel stressed the RFQ were general and simply asked for proposals. The course will not be recommended for sale without the golf holes being replaced and as discussed previously this is exploratory. 1 1 1 F David C. Hollister, Mayor PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT 124 W. Michigan Ave. 4th Floor, City Hall Lansing, Michigan 48933 (517) 483-4277 (Voice) (517) 483-4479 JDD) .CITY OF LANSING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN OF A PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1995 AT 7:00-P.M. IN ROOM 103 OF FOSTER COMMUNITY CENTER AT 200 N. FOSTER, LANSING, MICHIGAN. THE PURPOSE OF THE HEARING IS TO SOLICIT INPUT FOR THE CITY OF LANSING FIVE YEAR PARKS AND RECREATION PLAN. PRIOR TO THE HEARING CITIZENS ARE WELCOME TO REVIEW THE DRAFT COPY OF THE MASTER PLAN DOCUMENT AT 4TH FLOOR CITY HALL, 124 W. MICHIGAN AVENUE, LANSING, MICHIGAN. ALL INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS WILL HAVE 'AN OPPORTUNITY TO. GIVE ' TESTIMONY OR PRESENT STATEMENTS REGARDING THE FUTURE OF RECREATION IN THE CITY OF LANSING. i IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL LANSING PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT, DICK SCHAEFER, 483-4283. 01/31/95 1 FAX: (517)483-4524 I"Equal Opportunity Employer" 1 1 1 u u 1 NEWS RELEASE FROM MAYOR DA VID C. HOLLISTER For Immediate Release February 7, 1995 For further information contact: Eric Reickel 517/483-4177 PROPOSED PARK PLAN PRESENTED AT PUBLIC MEETING The Lansing Department of Parks & Recreation will hold a Public Hearing on the proposed Parks & Recreation Five Year Master Plan at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 8, 1995 at the Foster Community Center, 200 Foster Avenue, Room 103. Eric Reickel, Director, Department of Parks & Recreation, and project manager Robert Ford, Landscape Architects & Planners, will present the proposed Master Plan. Public comment will be invited. "The improvements that the Parks & Recreation Master Plan proposes affect all Lansing citizens. It is especially important that neighborhood residents have input into the Plan," said Reickel. "This hearing affords that opportunity." The Master Plan document will also be available for review between February 9 and March 1 at Gier Community Center, Kingsley Community Center, Foster Community Center, and 4th Floor, City Hall for citizen teview. A second public hearing will be scheduled for mid -March. Lansing City Council must review and approve the Parks & Recreation ' Master Plan prior to the Department of Natural Resources April 1 submission deadline. * Park Board Minutes ' January 18, 1995 MEMBERS PRESENT: George Harlow, Barry Crown, Judy Filice, Wilbur Howard, Mary James, Sally Laurion (left 9:35), John Pollard, Mary Margaret Woll (left 9:15) .' MEMBERS ABSENT: None OTHERS PRESENT: Gerald Brady, Manager/Curator of Potter Park Zoo, Paul Dykema, Forestry Manager, R. Eric Reickel, Director, Richard Schaefer, Landscape Architect, Parks and Recreation Department; Tom Foote; Robert Ford, Ford & Associates; ' Jim Sikarskie, MSU Veterinarian CALL TO ORDER: 7:35 p.m., Scott House, 125 W. Main Street Tom Foote is a mime and clown and spoke to the board regarding a Summer Playhouse in the Park. This program will involve going into 14 different city parks, hiring high school youth from drama classes and doing one or more plays at approximately 6:30 in the evening. They are now in the process of raising funds. Also, he will be conducting live shows every Saturday at the Market for the next 8 months. ZOO PRESENTATION - BISON UPDATE Gerald Brady, Manager/Curator of Potter Park Zoo, introduced Dr. Jim Sikarskie of MSU. ' Dr. Sikarskie has been at MSU for over 20 years and has been involved with exotic zoo medicine as well as native wildlife medicine for many years. He is also an active member of the National Bison Association. A meeting was held in the Mayor's Office regarding moving the bison and the Board was updated on this meeting. Dr. Sikarskie was unable -to attend the Mayor's meeting yesterday but stated the bison is friendly because he wants company and is a herd animal. He is healthy and reasonably happy as he has people feeding him and talking to him. However, the reason is he is safe and. friendly is because he is alone and desires human companionship. If he had a mate, he would be more aggressive to humans. Dr. Sikarskie is responsible. for animal safety and there is not a perimeter fence as ' required by the USDA. The USDA in has been satisfied by statements that we are planning on giving this bison up. We will be required to put up a perimeter fence and to take measures to eliminate the contact with people. This is the contact the bison has had to replace contact with other bison. This fencing will cost a minimum of $30,000 and then'the bison will be in isolation. ' Woll questioned if the neighborhood knows the fencing is needed. Filice stated the neighbors of Fenner are committed to the site and are concerned about the bison. .' Discussion followed as to the bison adjusting to the new herd and if he will be accepted. Also, she stated some citizens believe there should be a North American Exhibit in the zoo and the elimination of the bison is beginning the potential elimination of the North tAmerican Exhibit. Park Board Minutes - January 18, 1995 . 4 ' River Trail West - Phase 1 of River Trail - West would have the trail begin at Riverpoint Park and proceed west through the remainder of the park and ramp up to Washington Avenue. Riverpoint park is currently being developed and constructed through a grant received from.DNR. Phase 2 of River Trail - West will connect the west end of Riverpoint Park and go under the existing bridge at Washington Avenue. The trail will then cross the river into Scott Park/Cooley Gardens and then to Elm Street. Phase 1 would cost approximately $267,600. Phase 2 would cost approximately $288,000. Matching funds would be park millage and/or general fund. Applications can be sought through DNR tLand and Water; MDOT Intermodal .Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA). MOTION: Woll moved the Board recommend to the. Mayor applying for grants for Davis Park Field Improvements, Frances Park Waterfront (Moores River Drive Waterfront), and River Trail West; seconded by Filice. ' Motion carried. FIVE YEAR PLAN FOR PARKS .AND RECREATION Bob Ford spoke to the Board regarding the plan and the summary of the plan which had ' been mailed to board members. The Board was requested to review this draft and contact Schaefer with comments, corrections or questions. The time line for adoption was discussed along with public hearing options. James suggested this be put on tape and presented on Channel 28- with opportunities for in put via telephone number or address. There will be a community public hearing on February 8 hosted at Foster Center and the Park Board will meet on February 23, 1995. There will also be a public hearing before a Council meeting after the Mayor has reviewed and referred the plan to Council. A five year plan is mandated by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to qualify for grants which may be available. The approved plan must be on file in their office. James questioned how this plan will fit in with new initiatives that may be required by the Mayor after his State of the City speech. Ford * explained that after Park Board, this document is submitted to the Mayor for his review and recommendation prior to the public hearing at Council. This plan has had tremendous input from the community. The input came from groups who have participated directly in the centers or with the programs. From the discussions the recommendation was made. This document was also used as o a tool to help get the last millage passed. James questioned revenue sources listed from selling park land. Crown reminded the Board that no park land can be sold without a vote of the people and recommended this be stated. The Board discussed the Five Year Recreation Plan, Future Year Capital Improvement Needs 1995 through 1999 -listing in detail. It was noted the millage can only accomplish $1.5 worth of projects per year. Pollard questioned the focus of the use of the millage funds and recommends spending more of the money in the neighborhood parks as the list of projects would indicate there are only 20-30 parks in the city. The projects should be accomplished in the Park Board Minutes - January 18, 1995 5 ' neighborhood parks. Not all Lansing residents have access to transportation. Residents should be able to point to their local park and feel the millage has accomplished something for them. Potter is over utilized now. Filice stated things are happening in the neighborhoods. The downtown parks have benefitted and that has benefitted everyone, but there is more to be done. The river trail -. goes through the heart of the city and residents are using the trail. They are walking the river trail to get to Potter Park, Frandor, and North Lansing, and the trail might be the only "wilderness" some of the urban citizens know. It is free to everyone. Crown questioned the age group being discussed as play equipment is used primarily by children up to about the 4th grade. Pollard deals with various age groups including the young, poor mothers who are 13-18 years old with 2-3 kids.. They have no bicycles or cars and are trapped. These play areas are the .areas they can walk to and get a little relief in a summer day. Funds that were needed to make facilities handicapper accessible should be identified. In order to . pass a millage, it must be the most broad based program possible so everyone in the City has a reason to vote for the renewal. Pollard has had citizens tell him they will not vote for a millage renewal. Howard. noted most of the things being accomplished and proposed seem to be for adults and wondered why more things were not aimed at young people. Crown was disturbed by some of the comments of the Board. Last year neighborhood ' programs were heavily funded, and we frankly didn't get the "bang for our buck." The summer program report clearly showed that. Kris Nicholoff wants to change the direction of the programs the Lansing Youth Recreation Fund (LYRF) funds because the kids who are the users didn't take advantage of what was in place. Filice stated children are being raised to observe life rather than participate. They chose to focus on a video game screen or television screen. Filice was an adamant supporter of summer programs for years trying to get the neighborhood programs and craft programs for years but children do not participate. The Director also stated there is always an outcry for these park programs because t people remember going to them and they were popular 15 years ago. The problem is things have changed, children and families have changed. i The Director stated on June 1 there will be over 20 newly equipped play areas in the City. Unfortunately all playgrounds cannot be done at one time. This plan will allow for 20 or so more. There are five problems (3 centers and 2 pools) which must be addressed and they will take a lot of money. Ford noted the Board is focusing on a part of the Master Plan, a capital improvement budget. This is not the five year plan; it is not repair and maintenance; it is not programs; it is none of that. �1 1 1 11 i 11 I Park Board Minutes - January 18, 1995 6 Pollard is concerned about new development when established areas are not taken care of due to lack of staff and maintenance. He is concerned about the maintenance of the river trail being omitted as it will deteriorate and maintenance must be considered. Reickel stated that the only "new concept" was the expansion of the River Trail. Overall the idea is to replace --new playground equipment for old, Moores Park had facilities that were regenerated, the Pavilion at Potter. Potter Pavilion #2 would not be standing today if it weren't for the millage. 1t had become unsafe and the roof was falling in. We did rebuilt the infrastructure as intended. Pollard agrees with rebuilding and replacing but not new development. James wondered about the date for a millage renewal. The election must be in 1995 for it to continue in 1996. The informal discussion is how we will handle the campaign for the new millage. She feels we must have a portion of the plan stating was has been done from the last five year plan and millage so people can see the results. Eric Reickel stated the video will show what has been done. James restated Pollard's concern to have the neighborhood accomplishments and plans unburied so they are more apparent in the documents. Crown stated although these are called capital improvements they seem to in a large part be repair and maintenance. Some of the proposals at Davis will make the park more user friendly and better used. It is improving a well used park. Pollard stated some are repair and renovation but many are brand new things that never existed before. People come to him and say they were told this millage would accomplish specific things --accessibility in their local park. Crown noted a statement had also been made that matching grants etc. would be sought to match the millage to accomplish many things. Some of those grants were not available (to pursue or not awarded). Some of the ideas of 5 years ago did not come to pass. There will be some who are unhappy, because we cannot get through all the items with $1.5 million per year from the millage. We have spent much more due to grants we have received. While Potter is not everyone's favorite institution, one of the reasons the millage was passed was because the one area that people seemed to come together on was. Potter Park Zoo. It is the most popular and visible asset in the City. This is the item that enabled the millage to pass and we must continue to improve the zoo. Reickel stated that under maintenance and repair in the list are funds to fx the fences, backstops, tennis courts, relandscape, replace sidewalks in.the neighborhood parks. It will be spelled out more and not buried under a general title. Pollard again stated perception often does not have anything to do with the reality of where the money has been spent but the perception must be there. It must be apparent where the funds have been spent in the neighborhoods. The perception will pass the millage or kill it. It this Board is having these types of conversations from people who are involved, the public cannot have an understanding. He requested the neighborhood projects be broken out and made clear. Park Board Minutes - January 18, 1995 7 Reickel stated this has been one of the best Park Board sessions he has been involved in since he's been Director here. Ford again stated there are many issues going on here but this is the Plan for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. There is the millage being discussed and then also the general budget. There are three things and we shouldn't try to sell all three of these things in this document. BOARD MEMBER COMMENT ' James commented on the timely response (same day) to her complaints about trash in St. Joe Park when she called the Parks and Recreation Department directly. She also complimented the Lansing Police Department on their involvement in helping to curb trash disposal and treating her complaint as a serious issue. Filice had a comment from Forest View that the majority of people on the Board at Fenner are people who live outside the City of Lansing. The Director noted that on our viable boards for regional sites the majority of persons were non-residents. The Zoo Society and Turner -Dodge are cases in point. People are on Boards because they are pro -active and involved. At the Mayor's meeting it was made quite clear that people are on the Fenner Board because they are pro -active people. Forest View did not have a representative from their association on the board. The very active person on the Board happened to live in the Forest View area. Filice requested the Park Board minutes be sent to department advisory groups and friends groups so the groups would be kept informed of Park Board discussions. Reickel stated these groups advise the department. The Park Board is an arm of the Mayor. The Park Board's recommendations go to the .Mayor's Office and then the Mayor does what he sees fit. He may address the information to the Council, accept or reject or hold. Reickel will remind staff that they are to keep the advisory groups informed of Park Board actions. Submitted by: Lee Ann Murray, Park Bo r ecretary Accepted 2/23/9 p 5 1 4B *.Wednesday, October 19, 1994 • Lansing State Joumal p IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD ,..' BY Jennifer Grau 'ark survey under way The Department of Parks and Recreation is asking neighbor- pood people to answer five questions. The information theyprovide Will be used to develop the city's five-year recreation plan. The i jty is required to create this plan to receive state recreation money. The questions are: ■ What city park(s) do you use? -` ■ What are the three most critical problems with neighbor- hood parks? ■ What new playground equipment or support amenities Qestrooms, drinking fountains, bike racks, etc.) do you see as a need and in which park? ■ What new programs do you think we need in our city parks? ■ Do you feel safe in a city park? Please send or drop your responses to Lansing Parks and Re- creation, Neighborhoods Parks Committee, City Hall, fourth floor, Lansing MI 48933. Responses must be received by Oct. 28. Fabulous ethnic festival Fabulous Acres Neighborhood of Lansing is planning a cele- bration of diversity by holding a Cultural Festival to coincide with the dedication of a new neighborhood park, the Barb Dean Tot Lot. The ceremony will take place at 1 p.m. Nov. 5 along Martin and Garden streets. The neighborhood is looking for as many ethnic groups, clubs. and organizations to provide food and entertainment. For more In- formation or to participate in the event, call 483-7628. Power Plant plans Join the Downtown Neighborhood Association from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday to discuss plans for a power plant. The meeting, at the second floor of the Parthenon restaurant, will feature a presentation by City Visions Inc. Discussion will fo- cus on a multiuse redevelopment plan, developed by Bob Mor- ris and Linda Peckham, for the Board of Water and Light's Ottawa Street Power Plant. Anyone interested in downtown development is welcome. Several neighborhood association members will gather at 6 p.m. at the restaurant for a pre -meeting dinner Call Ellen Kays for more information at 482-6176, and call the Parthenon to make din- ner reservations at 484-0573. Northside's candidate night The North Lansing Community Association will hold a candi- dates' night on Oct. 26. • Candidates for various offices at 7 p.m. will be at the Old Comfort Station, 313 Grand River Ave., for the forum. COMMUT HOMET "I gave up t soon be sr Minister.ma 25 service yc At First Presbyterian Dimondale, John Toth Ing man, yet eve: 'very presence at Aurtures Earth, people From the ch Street Inthis vial ed eight miles s. By John B. Albright sing, Toth's wor: Lansing State Journal out to the Comm ■ For 15 years DIMONDALE — At a landmark for Dimondale's church In this Eaton County vil- parade: Lining ul lage, the Rev. John Toth saves units and trumpe- more than souls. taps. He's into the salvation of food ■ He's active cans, plastic bottles, glass and ty's Meals-on-Wl- newspapers. for the homeless It's life after discard for 1.5 mil- ■ He served o lion pounds a year of household regulatingfunera throwaway stuff from miles etery operators around. Volunteers sort it and town boundaries pack it at a shed in the parking lot ■ He was elect of Toth's, First Presbyterian as a Republican p Church of Dimondale. Toth piloted tl "I gave up doing things like play- centennial cel( Ing golf," Toth, 57, said this week $650,000 building as he showed off a plastics baler He's managed, tl and barrels filled with broken down to $75,000. glass. - He led parish "I'd Just as soon be smashing Land tours in 19' cans as be on on a golf course, hit- The Toths cam( ting a white ball." 1969 with three yc Cash paid by area processors for ter four years in the salvaged waste pays for send- nal Zone, where ing kids to camp, Toth said. church for Ame Toth and his wife, Joanne — Johnstown, Pa., t who is the church secretary — will mer Army Galva; be feted Sunday for 25 years of working as a stc service to the congregation. maker, Toth wen There will be an open house from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the church. high school as•a-c Johnstown Tribur, The program will begin at,; 2:30t: _ Later, he works �repair,.shop p.m. Figg,=,_one-rpfirate to:gei Norma • members,''of,�F ueg, 1 'said -�TotWAUU is U � Section 2 i I _ PLANNING PROCESS The Lansing Five Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan is based upon a planning process conducted by Landscape Architects & Planners, consultants retained by the City of Lansing Parks & Recreation Department. The planning process was initiated in July of 1994 and will conclude in March 1995. During the nine months, there were many meetings, analysis and discussions between the planners, the community and the department. Interviews were held with the Lansing Parks and Recreation Director and Department Landscape Architect. A series of focus groups were organized to determine priorities for over 19 specific recreation programs and facilities. Two public hearings were held asking for citizen input and review. An invitation was printed in the local newspaper "The Lansing State Journal" requesting comments from the public and a local cable station on Channel 28 was used to assist in advertizing public participation. ■ In addition, the consultants analyzed recreation in neighboring communities. Recreation plans were reviewed and inventoried for significant components that would influence Lansing's Recreation Plana Finally, the city's demographic data was analyzed from a "recreation" view using 1990 census data to correlate parks and census tracts. The analysis highlights significant sociological facts which can be used to assist in determining need within a specific section of the city. The City of Lansing has 127,321 inhabitants, as per the 1990 census, differing in their cultural and economic characteristics and living environments that range from urban neighborhoods to isolated residences. It is challenging to develop a city-wide recreation plan that focuses on both the general population as well as specific interest groups and individual recreation needs. A variety of techniques were used in obtaining input representing small and large segments of the population. The following describes the process used in formulating the goals and objectives for this Five Year Forecast. IPark Director Interview Several meetings were held with R. Eric Reickel, Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Lansing. The purpose of these meetings was to gain an understanding of the main operational and management issues facing the department. A number of deficiencies were identified by the Director. The lack of revenue to maintain and continue to renovate an aging system was a primary concern. The Lansing Parks system relied heavily on a one mill five year millage passed in 1990. The general revenue stream prior to the millage was not enough to support the system and once the millage was initiated and passed by the voters, city council reduced general revenues, which the Parks Department relied upon. The future is dependent upon a second millage approval by the voters currently proposed 2.1 ri for August of 1995. The department and administration must rely significantly on another one mill five year millage to continue at the present level of service. If the proposed 1995 millage fails, the availability of funds for matching grants will become very difficult to ascertain and the proposed 95-99 schedule for capital improvements will not be realized. However with passage of the millage the department will make substantial progress in maintaining the existing park system and move toward renovation and development of many of the proposed facilities. Specific features and facilities that are rated high in priority according to the Director include; the renovation of three community centers and a newly proposed community center for the south side of the city, renovation of the two outdoor municipal pools, continuing the development of neighborhood playgrounds known as "Project Play", and revitalizing the aging sections of the rivertrail, particularly in the downtown areas of the city such as in front of the Lansing Center/Wentworth Park. New sections of the River Trail that should be pursued and developed include the trail segment from Riverpoint Park to Moores Park, the connection from Potter Park Zoo to the newly proposed Ingham County Park on the reclaimed Solomon Pits located at Cavanaugh and Aurelius Roads, the continuation to the northwest along the Grand River via Consumers Power Company property to Grand Woods Park and the connection with East Lansing along Clippert and As Kalamazoo Streets. The Director also indicated the need to exchange, dispose or disinvest of dysfunctional properties or park lands that do not serve the residents of Lansing. Many of these park lands lie outside the city limits and are either vacant or do not serve the citizens of Lansing. Some examples include the nine hole Waverly Golf Course located dri Lansing Township, Priggooriss Park located in Bath Township, and Grand Woods Park located in Delta Township. Each of �I these parks and possibly others need to be carefully evaluated and assessed relative to their importance to the citizens of Lansing recreational needs. The revenues produced by the sale or exchange of some of these properties could produce reinvestments of equal or greater value in parks within the city limits. Other priorities include, but are not limited to, the following: redefining Potter Park Zoo via a new master plan, creating a new entry and signature exhibit and the possibility of regionalizing the zoo. Others include renovating Frances Park's existing gardens, historic parks like Reutter and Durant, overlooks, riverfront, and sports facilities and continuing the renovation of our historic structures like Turner -Dodge, Scott Art & Garden Center and the _historic parks within the central city. W The potential to create a revenue producing facility, exists at Ranney Park due to the proximity to East Lansing and Michigan State University. The existing park is used primarily for softball tournaments and winter sledding. The potential is dramatic given it is located in the middle of a young population center and next to the Frandor Mall. Initial ideas include a family recreation center, golf dome, aquatic center, winter recreation park or adventure putt -putt golf. All five concepts may not be feasible, however, a past study indicates that one or more can pay 1 2.2 Ifor the development and operations. The Director also cited the need to reach out and cooperate with the neighboring city's townships and counties. The City of Lansing does not intend to be the regional recreation provider but is interested in participating in regional partnerships. The idea of "shared facilities" could result in greater efficiency for all, especially in areas of city-wide or regional type facilities such as; Potter Park Zoo, baseball and softball programs and facilities and the cemeteries. The Lansing School District can also be involved in this effort with shared access to school pools, auditoriums, gymnasiums, playgrounds and other community related facilities. Also a new baseball stadium, currently under construction ' in downtown Lansing, might provide secondary uses for concerts, soccer tournaments, rugby or other regional tournament team play. Finally, the Director suggested the continuation of existing programs and possible funding part-time or full-time programmers. A high priority should be given to seniors programs and for persons with disabilities. This does not exclude other programming efforts. Department Landscape Architect Interview Several meetings were also held with Richard Schaefer, Landscape Architect for Lansing Parks. Mr. Schaefer indicated the park system is aging and there needs to be emphasis to rebuild and restore existing facilities versus the development of new parks. A facility inventory and database need to be initiated to track existing facilities and associated maintenance life cycles. This effort would be greatly enhanced with the acquisition of computers and a database in the Design and Research Section of the Lansing Parks Department. ■� The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was another concern. The department is not restructuring park facilities fast enough. The millage has just begun to successfully renovate existing structures and park sites previously neglected. Additional efforts will be needed in this area to update existing facilities and comply with current safety and accessibility standards. An ADA Transition Plan was developed by the Parks Department in 1992-93. The department continues to implement ADA requirements on all new construction and will continue to upgrade existing facilities as money becomes available. Cooperation with other agencies, school districts and communities could go a long way in avoiding duplication of recreational facilities. Efforts should be taken to communicate on a regular basis with those who offer similar facilities and maximize use in order to provide optimum opportunities for the public. Community Meetings A series of meetings were held with various groups within the community. The following 1' 2.3 r list represents the different committees which were formed to obtain opinions about specific focus areas. Each committee had a staff chairperson who then under the supervision of the consultants solicited members from the community who had knowledge, interest and desire to participate in formulating five top priorities within each specific focus committee. COMMITTEE NAME CHAIR COORDINATOR Cultural Arts and Historical Susan Cantlon Pam Blough Lansing Municipal Golf Operations Don Ballard Mark Hornung Natural Areas Clara Bratton Mark Hornung Senior Citizen Programs Jan Clark Dick Schaefer Athletics Tony Noyola Mark Hornung Handicapper Concern Joan Lenhard Dick Schaefer Downtown Coalition K.McKinney,B. Johnson Bob Ford Community Centers Debbie Balan Tanya Patelski Special Events Mary Winegar Tanya Patelski Oak Park Complex Steve Widder Phil Dorland Street & Public Trees Paul Dykema Phil Dorland Lansing Municipal Cemeteries Carol Abbott Phil Dorland Potter Park & Zoo Gerry Brady Pam Blough Neighborhood Park Programs Murdock Jemerson Bob Ford Scott Art & Garden Center Diane Townsend Tanya Patelski Riverfront Development Jim Ruff Pam Blough City Wide Infrastructure Bob Clegg Dick Schaefer Regional Recreation Issues Ford, Hornung, Blough Bob Ford Old Town District Terry Terry Bob Ford Each of the committees produced a report indicating the top five priorities. High ranked priorities were identified and included in the five year plan. All comments and reports have been included and incorporated in the appendix. OPINION SURVEY: The Neighborhood Park Programs Committee conducted a one (1) page opinion survey to members of that committee and other interested citizens. The returns from this survey'were used to assist this group in determining its top five ranked priorities. IDemographic Analysis An intensive correlation of statistical data was undertaken based using 1990• census data. An experienced planning consultant, Mr. Don Hamilton was utilized to extract statistical data for each census tract within the City of Lansing. The results targeted factors that helped define recreation needs. Factors include categories such as population, -age, sex, family households, non - family. households, persons living in households, group quarters, race, owner occupied, renter occupied, vacancy rate, persons per unit, value of housing stock, units occupied by race, urban versus rural population, school enrollment, education attainment, five year mobility, disabled civilian non -institutionalized persons, births, veteran status, place of birth, labor force measures, commuters, employment by age, industry, and class, income status, poverty status, housing characteristics, mortgage status and gross rents. 2.4 The results gave general and specific demographic impressions and trends relative to specific park areas within the city. Each park was then targeted and a service range attributed to each. If a service range crossed more than one census track, references were made to all appropriate census tracts. The parks and tracts were then evaluated and cross referenced with the existing park inventories. The results were used to help identify, support and challenge recreation priorities as identified by committees. The demographic analysis will be utilized to make applications for future grants and determine specific programs and facilities. The methodology and excerpts of this 1995 Demographic Study for Lansing Parks follows on pages 2.7-2.16. Public Opinion A newspaper article was introduced in the Lansing State Journal encouraging people to write in and give their comments and opinions on the existing park system and what they would like to see in the next five years. Opinion letters are included in this document and pertinent points were utilized in the development of this master plan. Public Hearin A public. hearing is a requirement of the State of Michigan Department of Natural Resources approval process. Two public hearings were held for the Five Year Master Plan. The first on February 8, 1995 at Foster Community Center and the second on March 27, 1995 at Lansing City Hall, loth floor Council Chambers. The public hearings for this document are included on Section 1, "Plan Adoption". Comments made at the public hearing will be analyzed and those comments deemed significant will be incorporated in the plan. The February 8, 1995 public hearing results were very important because most verified many of the needs suggested by the plan. Some specific points include: Gier Park: Restrooms need to be upgraded and repaired to meet ADA and modern' standards. Communication: More communication is desired between the organizations and the Parks Department. Chairs used during the master plan process could have been from various organizations instead of staff members. Crego Park: J.D. Erson indicated he thought remote control sail boats could be practiced on Fidelity Lake. Also correct the drainage problem on Fidelity Road. South Side Comm. Center: Senior Craft Store does not have a home. They used to be in the Civic Center and now have no where to be housed. They would like to be included in the new community center. Judith Mohay Filice felt that the Elks Club along Mt. Hope would make an excellent South Side Community Center and should not be overlooked or forgotten. Foster Comm. Ctr.: The Foster Community Center needs to be upgraded. Restrooms are not 2.5 barrier free. Sidewalks: - Bill Stonace indicated that walks in and around Frandor Shopping Center are non-existent. There should be curb cuts, walks under the freeway that do not flood and an interconnection of walks along Jerome Street near Sparrow Hospital. Washington Park: Judith Mohay Filice felt the warming house definitely needs to be enlarged. She also felt that a natural ice rink should be incorporated to allow young skaters to be separated from older skaters. �- Recreation Plans from Neighboring Communities Recreation Plans from neighboring communities were obtained through the State of Michigan Department of Natural Resources Recreation Division. A review was conducted by the consultants and significant deficiencies were noted. Deficiencies we're analyzed relative to the focus committees, the director's views and demographic information. Based upon this information, regionalization of Potter Park Zoo was probably the most significant need presented. Physical Inventories Both the physical and cultural features within and surrounding the city were identified. Private and public recreation providers were identified and listed or mapped. Selected groupings of interrelated data were cross referenced to produce a recreational basis. Public Review Process A draft copy of the Lansing Parks Five Year Master Plan was produced and four complete copies were made available, along with the 1995 Demographic Study, for review and comment at Gier Community Center, Kingsley Community Center, Foster Community Center and at the Parks Department, 4th floor, City Hall. Complete copies of both documents were also delivered 1 to each park board member for their review and comment. Excerpts of selected sections (Planning Process, Capital Improvement Funding Schedule and Basis for Action) of the plan were sent to each committee member, agencies such as Tri-County Regional Planning, adjacent county recreation departments and agencies within the city such as police, planning and public service i and other staff members. A second effort was made to recontact these parties and agencies to verify their comments or clarify specific points made during the planning'process. Park Board: The Park Board reviewed the executive summary on January 18, 1995. The minutes are included in Section 1 - Plan Adoption. The Park Board reviewed the executive summary for a second time on February 23, 1995. These minutes are also included in Section 1- Plan Adoption. �2.6 LANSING PARK STUDY METHODOLOGY The method used to prepare this report followed two tracks: 1. The collection and reorganization of participant 1990 US Census Data; and 2. The mapping of the city parks with the 1990 census tracts overlaying them. 1990 US Census data were assembled for the City of Lansing and for all the census tracts within the city. The data were sorted and reformatted to provide the best information for park influence analysis. City-wide data were established as the baseline. The data were then analyzed for outstanding characteristics and for unusual or unique features and any such ,I observations were summarized by census tract. The consultants defined each city park by its size, equipment, facilities, and location as either Neighborhood, Community, or City-wide.' The parks were then plotted with the appropriate areas of influence and overlaid with a map of the census tracts. The tracts affected by the parks were identified, the data assembled, then analyzed to produce a "Park Profile Brief'. (Some parks, such as Potter Park, have a much greater geographical area of influence. However, the analysis of regional data was beyond the scope of this report.) The initial park areas of influence used in this report were as follows: Mini & Neighborhood parks, 1/2 - 1 mile radius; Community 1-2 mile radius; and City-wide. The definition established for Communnity parks proved to be unworkable for purposes of seriously examining the differentiating community factors for a park with the community designation. A two mile park influence radius is simply too large an area for making comparisons to the City of Lansing city-wide base values. A circle with a radius of two miles covers an area of approximately 12.6 square miles. All of Lansing is 34.1 square miles. Each Community park circle covered more than 1/3 of the land mass of the community. A Community park could easily "capture" an influence area composed of an even more disproportionate number of total residents or census tracts. Summary comparative computations are included for both Comstock and Miller Road parks. Both were classified as Community parks. The Miller Road influence circle captured 12 census tracts and slightly more than 36 percent of the city's residents. The Comstock analysis included 24 tracts and was almost 46 percent of the City's population. Aggregations of this magnitude eliminate those unique or unusual characteristics upon which to focus a particular park's development program. 1 As a result of these findings, consultants examined areas surrounding each Community park which could, in their judgment, represent the physical community that would define the park area for planning purposes. The radius established for this alternative was approximately 3/4 of a mile. It represented an area that, on average, captured the influence of those four to six census tracts immediately surrounding the target park. We believe that this is a closer approximation of the true area of influence for these parks. It is the area that defines their physical setting. It is the area that sets the tone for anyone traveling through the area to reach the park, and finally, the local resident population serves as the closest user, base for the park. To maintain r p oporhonal mtegnty, the consultants also analyzed the neighborhood parks on this basis, using a one-third mile radius. Indicators for most of the elements of the "Profile Briefs" are straight forward, e.g. income and poverty indices; but some are less direct. Neighborhood stability was measured by the number of years in residency in a particular dwelling unit. Mobility was a measure of both the number of cars and the number of disabled individuals in a tract or park area. Although the logic of both, especially the latter, is somewhat tenuous, the information is valuable for planing, especially planning for areas where a higher percentage of persons have no car, or for areas with disproportionate numbers of disabled persons. The briefs were worded to provide snapshot views of the tracts and park influence areas. When an area of concern or interest is established, the users should refer to the base data for a more complete analysis. Also, no attempt was made to analyze the data in terms of state of national norms. All comparisons are to Lansing City census data. 'Standards taken or derived from National Recreation and Parks Association, Recreating Park & Open Space Standards & Guidelines.-1983: The Athletic Institute, Planning Areas & Facilities for Health Physical Education & Recreation, 1966: and other sources. The following is a synopsis of the Lansing City census data against which all the data of the tracts and parks were compared: 1. POPULATION - 0.52 % more females than males 2. HOUSEHOLDS - median age 29.7 Married couples households 42.0 % Non -family households 37.9 % Single-family households 20.1 % 3. RACIAL MIX - blacks/whites 92.5 % White 73.9 % . Black 18.6 % Everyone else 7.5 % Hispanic origin 7.9 % 4. HOUSING - Overall Housing Utilization Vacant housing 6.1 % Occupied Housing 93.9 % Owner occupied 51.4 % Single-family housing is 66.8 % of total Occupied Housing by Race: Whites: 2.36 persons/household Blacks: 2.92 American Indian/Aleut: 3.15 Asian/Pacific Isl.: 4.12 Other: 3.59 Hispanic: 3.60 Structures/Neighborhood Stability/Costs Average unit construction per decade 1940-1980: 8618 Units constructed during 1980's: 4957 1 i r 56 % of residents moved into their home since 1985 69 % of residents moved into their homes since 1980 (The movement rate since 1985 is the same as everyone moving approximately once every 9 years.) Miscellaneous 5.7 % of households have no phone 13.3 % of households have no car 1/3 of homeowners have no mortgage Housing costs as % of household income 14.7 % of homeowners pay more than 30 % 41.2 % of renters pay more than 30 % 5. EDUCATION 29.7 % of residen% in school - and 34.7 % of those are in college ... 1 in 10 residents is a college student. 21.7 % of residents 25 and older never graduated from high school; 18.4 % graduated from college. 6. DISABILITIES - (non -institutionalized persons) Age 16-64: 1 in 20 with personal disability Age 16-64: 1 in 10 with work disability Age 65+: 1 in 4 with personal disability Age 65+: 1 in 5 have mobility disability 7. PLACE OF BIRTH Only 3.1% born outside U.S., but of those 41.2% came to city during 1980's. 8. CHILDREN There were only 3954 children under age six living in two -parent households at the count date. This is 29.5 % of all the children in this age group. A higher percent of older children were in two -parent homes. For children ' between the ages of 7 and 17, 62.8 % lived in two parent families. Even so, the normal is both parents working. Therefore, 67.4 % of the children are potential 0 "latch key" kids even with two parents. Fifty-seven percent of families have children under 18 years 9. TEENAGERS City wide, 8.3 % of all persons ages 16-19 are not in school, have not graduated, and are unemployed or not in the labor force. Total 548 kids. 10. WORK FORCE 2/3 white collar workers; 1/3 blue collar Rank of employers: Retail trade Manufacturing (durable) Public Administration Educational service Health occupations Many government employees. LABOR FORCE Overall 69 % in work force, 31 % not. For men a little higher; women a little less. 60 % of single women with young children work 75 % of single women with older children work 57 % of all parents with children under 6 work 67 % of all parents with children between 6-17 work 11. POVERTY 19.4 % of total population Children more likely to be in poverty The city-wide statistics are appended to. this study for reference. LANSING 1990 CENSUS TRACTS I 33.01 32 i ' 31.02 i i 33.02 1 I----------- , i L I 3 1 34 8 i 5 7 31.0 3d.01 i . 4 6 10 _ 13 65 1 40 35 14 � ----, -• i 16 15 19 12 i M21 -:4 7.01 20 .147.01 24 i ' 22 �--- -, 17.02 25 23 L._. 29.01 ---; 26 44.01 37 ' 36.01 36.02 27 %202.02 28 i 29.02 214 i Li ---I 51 53.Q4 52.01 53.03 53.02 uraQ+a run ascmnm 52.02 i I NORTH �11/ �- 55.01. LANSING PARK STUDY: PARK LIST PARK NA MR DENIGNATTI ADADO-RIVERFRONT CITY WIDE ATTWOOD COMMUNITY AVERILL NEIGHBORHOOD BANCROFT COMMUNITY BARB DEAN TOT LOT NEIGHBORHOOD BASSETT NEIGHBORHOOD BECK NEIGHBORHOOD BLUEBELL NEIGHBORHOOD BUCHARD CITY WIDE CAESAR-DONORA NEIGHBORHOOD CAVANAUGH CHERRY HILL COMMUNITY CITY WIDE CLIFFORD NEIGHBORHOOD COMSTOCK COMMUNITY COOLEY CITY WIDE CREGO COMMUNITY DAVIS CITY WIDE DIETRICH CITY WIDE DUNNEBACKE NEIGHBORHOOD DURANT COMMUNITY EDMORE NEIGHBORHOOD ELM CITY WIDE ELMHURST NEIGHBORHOOD EVERETT COMMUNITY FAIRVIEW NEIGHBORHOOD FENNER CITY WIDE FERRIS NEIGHBORHOOD FILLEY FINE NEIGHBORHOOD COMMUNITY FOREST VIEW NEIGHBORHOOD FORSTER C.0 FOSTER COMMUNITY NEIGHBORHOOD. FRANCES CITY WIDE FULTON COMMUNITY GENESEE NEIGHBORHOOD GEORGETOWN NEIGHBORHOOD GIER C.0 CITY WIDE GLEN EDEN NEIGHBORHOOD 1 GRAND RIVER CITY WIDE GRAND WOODS GRAVES COMMUNITY NEIGHBORHOOD GREENCROFT NEIGHBORHOOD HILLBORN NEIGHBORHOOD HILLSDALE NEIGHBORHOOD HOLLY NEIGHBORHOOOD HORSEBROOK NEIGHBORHOOD HULL COURT NEIGHBORHOOD HUNTER COMMUNITY INGHAM NEIGHBORHOOD IRVING NEIGHBORHOOD JONES LAKE NEIGHBORHOOD KALAMAZOO PLAZA NEIGHBORHOOD KAYNORTH NEIGHBORHOOD KENDON COMMUNITY KIMBERLY NEIGHBORHOOD, KINGSLEY COMMUNITY KIRCHER MUNICIPAL CITY WIDE LARCH NEIGHBORHOOD LEWTON - NEIGHBORHOOD LYONS NEIGHBORHOOD i MARSCOT NEIGHBORHOOD MARSHALL COMMUNITY MC KINCH NEIGHBORHOOD ARCHIGAN AVE CITY WIDE MILLER ROAD C.C. COMMUNITY MOORES COMMUNITY MUNN NEIGHBORHOOD OAK NEIGHBORHOOD 119TH ARMORY NEIGHBORHOOD ORMOND NEIGHBORHOOD OSBORN PLEASANT VIEW NEIGHBORHOOD COMMUNITY PORTER NEIGHBORHOOD POTTER PDXSON CITY WIDE NEIGHBORHOOD QUENTIN COMMUNITY. RANNEY CITY WIDE REASONER NEIGHBORHOOD REGENT NEIGHBORHOOD REOLA NEIGHBORHOOD REUTTER COMMUNITY 1 1 1 1 1 I 1 1 1 RISDALE COMMUNITY RIVERPOINT COMMUNITY RIVERSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD ST. JOSEPH COMMUNITY SCOTT CENTER CITY WIDE SCOTT WOODS CITY WIDE SEVENTH NEIGHBORHOOD SHUBLE CITY WIDE STABLER NEIGHBORHOOD STROUD NEIGHBORHOOD SUNSET HILLS NEIGHBORHOOD SYCAMORE COMMUNITY TAMMANY NEIGHBORHOOD TECUMSEH NEIGHBORHOOD TRAGER NEIGHBORHOOD TURNER MINI NEIGHBORHOOD TURNER -DODGE CITY WIDE WAINWRIGHT NEIGHBORHOOD WALDO NEIGHBORHOOD WALSH NEIGHBORHOOD WASHINGTON MALL CITY WIDE WASHINGTON CITY WIDE WENTWORTH COMMUNITY WEST SIDE COMMUNITY WILLOUGHBY NEIGHBORHOOD WILSON NEIGHBORHOOD WOODCREEK NEIGHBORHOOD 11 1 1 Section 3 1 'C-1 LANSING PARKS AND RECREATION MISSION STATEMENT, GOALS & OBJECTIVES, 1995-2000 MISSION STATEMENT ' The mission of the Lansing Parks and Recreation Department is to enhance the quality of life through the preservation and maintenance of park lands, the provision of quality leisure time activities and the provision of special facilities which would otherwise not be available to Lansing residents. ' INTRODUCTION In introducing the city's goals and objectives, a theme or linkage can be expressed when discussing the elements of capital improvements, maintenance and user needs. In considering capital improvement needs for the next five years, input was gathered from administrational interviews, committee reviews, recreational deficiency research and community requests. Within the process of effective capital improvement projects, there must be continuing efforts for needs assessment and programming review on'a regular basis. Additionally, the service and operational levels required of a quality park system are dependent on the city providing essential services. The successful integration of these elements is key to achieving the mission of the department and it is this integration that is presented as follows: IGOALS 11 1 Promote and enhance the financial stability of the Lansing Parks by generating funding through the following sources listed below: A. General Fund. 1. Traditionally one of the major assets of the community to provide a park system for its residents and visitors. Tax revenue funds are offered by the city through its normal budget process. The Parks Department will strive to convince the Mayor and Council that the need for sustained or enhanced revenues are necessary to serve the residents of Lansing. .B. To provide the public a choice on the ballot for the adoption of a I mill tax renewal 1. Describing the intent of the millage, as it is the top priority of the Lansing 3.1 1 1 Parks and Recreation Department and provide a brief history of its introduction and recent community impact. a. The purpose of the millage is to continue capital improvements and essential replacements or repairs to facilities and to provide the support necessary to implement these improvements. b. The millage was introduced in 1990 as part of the Lansing five-year recreation plan. Its successful adoption and implementation has provided funding for numerous capital improvement projects and has greatly improved many facilities in the Lansing park system beyond the reach of revenues produced by the city's general fund. C. Revenue sharing opportunities. 1. Pursue federal funding sources available to the urban cities that assist in providing recreation opportunities to city residents. D. Grants from Federal. State and Local sources. 1. If the millage is approved by the voters, funds will be available as match money to parlay local funds with state funds and accomplish more capital improvement projects. Traditionally, matching funds were difficult to obtain for park purposes due to competition from other city needs. The millage allows greater flexibility to seek grants and other matching sources of revenue without interfering with the other city needs. ' E. Bonds, Loans, Gifts and Endowments, where: 1. The donation of gifts, loans or other contributions toward maintaining and developing the park system will be encouraged for specific projects. 2. Bonds and loans may be pursued for initial start up capital to create revenue generating facilities. F. To disinvest lands for reinvestment opportunities. 1. The Parks Department has evaluated its park lands that are surplus or deemed unusable or inappropriate and have concluded that some are not presently serving its citizens. Therefore, the sale of selected lands will generate additional revenues that may be used as reinvestment into the parklands held within the city limits that directly impact residents. G. To examine revenue sources that generate User Fees. 1. Developing facilities and programs to supplement funding the parks. a. Establishing a system to utilize user fee receipts toward the development and implementation of capital improvement or -maintenance projects. Examples might include special accounts earmarked for the improvement of the golf courses, cemeteries, Ranney Park, Potter Park and Zoo and others based upon their ability to generate revenues to supplement operation costs. 3.2 b. User fees will can also be used to support the city's general fund. ' H. Maintain, assess, develop, and preserve the park lands and facilities in order to provide for the needs of present and future generations. A. To provide systematic and effective maintenance by: 1. Improving general maintenance practices at all facilities with regard to equipment upgrades, staff/user safety and accessibility. 2. Creating a general maintenance plans, as well as master plans for the future needs of park areas, including but not limited to a new park maintenance and operational facility, infrastructure and/or facility replacement & repair rand other necessary maintenance facility improvements. 3. Enhancing the care of existing trees/street beautification through: a. Restored staffing levels and/or a new street light clearance crew plus reformatted pruning cycles. b. Developing city tree nursery stock/supplies, and returning to the production of flowers by city -owned greenhouses. 4. Improve the inventory and management of park facilities by providing a computerized network for tracking and retrieving information about park facilities. The computer system will allow for accurate record keeping of parkland'size, facility conditions and maintance equipment throughout the system. This will allow the city to project life cycle costing. B. To routinely assess park lands for acquisitionlexpansion, disposal andlor leasing by 1. Study specific demographic trends that may correspond to the generation of ' recreation services within a geographical target area. 2. Developing feasibility studies for park land that may be unique in recreation resources or experiences and could provide revenue through user fees, leases or other types of revenue sharing. a. Ranney, Scott Art and Garden Center, Turner Dodge, Potter Park Zoo, Waverly Golf Course, Riverfront Park, to suggest a few. ' 3. Preparing master plans for parks in need of development, transition or renovation. Examples of such parks include, but are not limited to: a. Reutter, Crego, Durant, Scott Art and Garden Center, Grand Woods. ' C. To continue with efforts of meeting accessibility requirements. 1. Recently the City produced an ADA (American Disabilities Act) Study of which recommendations will continue to be .followed. Project Play, a neighborhood program designed to purchase and install play equipment, signifies a major commitment by the city to provide safe and accessible ' play equipment which meet the latest accessibility standards of the industry. Similar efforts shall be continued to upgrade structures and buildings within the system. 1 3.3 1 D. To encourage the preservation o Lansing's natural ss ty ems/features, cultural elements, historic attractions and education interpretation opportunities. ' 1. Provide a balance between the reasonable use and preservation of the existing natural features within the city. Features of prime importance include but are not limited to: the Mason Esker which runs through Bancroft Park, the climax forest of Scott Woods, the wetland and woodlands of Crego, Fenner and Shubel Parks and many of the woods, glens, streams, waterfront and open spaces within the city. Careful planning needs to be undertaken when addressing these sensitive ecologically important areas. 2. Continue the preservation efforts to restore, reuse and adapt many of our cultural and historic buildings, structures and memorials. Some of the more prominent features include: the Turner -Dodge House, Scott House iDurant and Cooley Gardens, Frances Overlook and Gardens, the Olds Memorial, and Reutter Parks. .Continue to advocate feasibility studies and systematic planning efforts to revitalize or replace the cultural assets such as historic or noteworthy buildings or structures within the system. 3. Provide for the education and interpretation of facilities and structures of importance within the city. Such areas include the natural features, historic structures and areas of artistic beauty. A fine arts building at the Scott Art and Garden Center may be among the new innovative ideas regarding this topic or enhancing the interpretation of the woodland trail at Frances Park or providing historic interpretation and work study projects with students of Lansing Community College at Durant, Reutter, Cooley Gardens, Turner Dodge or others. ' E. To Continue physical development projects currently underway and new innovative projects in the future. 1. The Parks Department will continue the development of the River Trail throughout the city's river system. The goal is to provide a continuous trail system adjacent to the rivers within the city and to allow connection to neighboring communities such as East Lansing to the east, Lansing Township and Delta Township to the west and Delhi Township to the south. Specific links proposed during this five year plan include but are not limited to the sections from Spring Street through Riverpoint Park to Moores Park, the waterfront along Frances Park, a southern link from Potter Park Zoo to the new Ingham County Park 'Butterfield Park" located near Cavanaugh and Aurelius Road, and the northwest link to Delta and Lansing Townships. 2. The Parks Department will encourage the development of other significant projects along the river that will provide residents access to and use of the water resources and adjacent park lands. Examples of projects which are included, but not limited to, consist of: Grand River Park which proposes 1 3.4 new rest rooms, parking lot and boat launch facility, Potter Park Zoo erosion control measures, Crego Park with the development of Rivertrail access, fishing and other family related facilities and Cherry Hill parking lot improvements serving the boat launch and docking facility. . 3. The department will continue the development of its regional facilities such as Potter Park and Zoo, Frances Park and Gardens, Washington Park Outdoor Ice Rink, Turner Dodge Restoration, Adado Riverfront Park and Festival area, and its downtown parks, malls and plazas that service Michigan's tourists. These regional facilities represent the Lansing Park system to local residents as well as tourists. Efforts must be made to create quality facilities and programs at these facilities for they will leave long term impressions on the visitors to these parks. 4. The department will develop and enhance the existing golf courses within the park system. Each of the four golf courses produce revenues and help sustain the park system. The residents of Lansing enjoy relatively low user fees and high recreational value that these facilities provide. Each of the courses will need continued capital improvements to sustain or to improve the level of quality currently provided. 5. The Parks Department will develop new and enhance existing community centers within the city. The need is apparent for a new community center on the south side of Lansing. A committee has been established and consultant soon to be hired to evaluate the potentials and recommend .alternatives for establishing one central center or multiple satellite centers. In addition the need for expanding the facilities at the existing centers is equally important. Foster Community Center is in need of major facility renovations and upgrades including a new gymnasium, air conditioning and roof repairs. 'Kingsley and Gier are in need of spectator facilities in their existing gymnasiums and possibly floor replacements. Other improvements include parking lot resurfacing, walk replacements, outdoor recreations facility repairs on tennis courts, playgrounds and . other sports and recreation courts and equipment. The Parks Department must sustain its community centers for the are the recreational heart of the neighborhoods and general community. III. Promote the development of new recreation programs with active sports facilities and passive/leisure opportunities which are in high demand, or are innovative, unique or not presently provided by municipal or private sectors. A. To identify recreation/leisure program resources. 1. Produce a programming review and restructure , activities as necessary to provide residents with convenient, appropriate opportunities. 2. Present alternative funding and staffing sources that will accompany any new program or service. 3.5 3. Identify other recreational resources and potential for sharing programs with other city or non -city affiliated facilities, such as Ingham County or the Lansing School District. 4. Identify strategies for improved services and/or funding of existing regional facilities. The potential for regional funding of specific park lands may ' offer better services. Examples might include: the regionalization of Potter Park Zoo, to provide a more stable funding base. ' B. To assess existing facilities as to their suitability or programming purposes. 1. Prior to the development of new facilities or programs, assessment of existing service potential should be seriously considered. ' 2. Study the re -design or renovate existing facilities to accommodate recreation activities requested by the public before developing new. 3. Examine methods to increase or enhance programs for existing facilities, such as "Kids Kamp"; teen, senior and other needed programs. C. To monitor service and participation levels for future planning efforts. 1. Formulate and compile user records and numbers in a quantified format as with a computer database, to assist in determining participation rates and ' proposed trends . I IV. Promote interaction, involvement, and communication between the Parks and Recreation Department, the citizens of Lansing and surrounding communities. ' A. To develop partnerships/coalitions with community groups and educational institutions. 1. Create new or re-establish councils or committees for program assistance, such as with Senior, Special Events, Riverfront and Regional groups. 2. Encourage and support an annual or semi-annual conference or meeting between community groups and departmental divisions. ' 3. Develop coordination and communication with recreation facilities at local education institutions such as Lansing School District, Michigan State University and Lansing Community College, and the YMCA, YWCA, ' LYRF, Big Brothers/Big Sisters. 4. Continue to work with the Neighborhood Council in developing a communication network to identify and meets specific park and recreation needs, such as neighborhoods in bloom, adopt a park program, and other neighborhood projects. 5. Cooperate with the Police, City Attorney, Planning, Fire, Human Relations, and ' Community Services Departments to expand neighborhood response teams. B. To implement quality management principles at all levels. 1. Develop marketing reports, cost analysis and feasibility studies of any proposed. ' 3.6 1 or existing activities prior to committing to a new facility or program. 2. Ascertain and maintain adequate department staff and facilities to accommodate the existing and future needs of park users by providing enough professional and volunteer assistance. 3. Evaluate job satisfaction and personnel relations through structured staff workshops emphasizing existing problems and opportunities. C. To acknowledge the importance of public input and contact with community leaders. 1. Establish a simple, yet logical communication system between the users/public, their group leaders/coaches and the city's staff/supervisors. 2. Initiate a recommended program for training all public assistance personnel, such as coaches, umpires and activity leaders. 3. Identify division/staff members to interface with groups throughout the city. 4. Continue to work with the Lansing Police Department to establish a partnership between the neighborhoods, police officers and Parks Department to prevent crime and promote self esteem of residents within the neighborhoods. It is vital that the parks offer adequate security and a feeling of safety when in the park. This is a paramount concern expressed by many community. groups and committee reports. Efforts need to be made as soon as possible to reinforce the perception of clean and safe parks. D. To improve the public image and marketing efforts of the parks system. 1.. Actively address concerns for public safety, access and preservation within park areas through public needs analysis evaluations and implementation efforts. 2. Develop ways to measure effectiveness of marketing efforts at various stages of promotion. 3. Increase user awareness of the parks system with new and standard logo and text use, exhibit display, location maps/entry signs and promotional means. 4. Identify the market segment Lansing desires to attract through tourism efforts and develop a strategy to promote tourism within facilities such as Potter Park Zoo, Turner -Dodge and Fenner. 5. Revitalize advertising efforts for the Parks Department with all media opportunities to introduce and invite the public -to experience their natural and recreational resources. MA 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Capital Improvements Schedule 11 I CITY OF LANSING PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT CAPITAL INPROVEMENT NEEDS BY FUNDING SOURCES AND YEAR Fiscal Year (FY) 95/9a ENMFMENT POTTERZ PROPOSED PROJECT BOND GENERAL PARK VEHICLE ENTERPRISE SALEOF SOFTBALL SUB DONATIONS FUND FWD GRANTS MILLAGE ENTRYFEE FUD LAND CIP OTHER TOTALS Comrruuity Carters (NPI) Renovate dTee centers 54.000 400,000 454,000 Cooley Garden storage tidg.renovallon 20,000 20,000 Crego Development master pan park Improvements Davis convert yarh damond and No 65,000 65,000 2 yoUh baseball dwords 55,000 55,000 Design 8 Construction Manmgemert Landscape ArchJ Conalteri 100-000 100,000 Landscape Designers 12.500 12,500 Duant (NPI) master pan, site improvements a landscaping Frances park renovations (pasiion/ overlookharxfcapper access overlook) 75,000 75,000 Grand River boat launch complex, road, park lot repair, 8 pave 48,600 - 253,000 42,400 344.000 eb Groesbeck Golf Caxse pave parting lot 60,000 60,000 Hlrtr (NPI) pod repairs 18,000 18,000 Moores (NPI) pod repairs 20,000 20,000 Mt. Hope Cemetery fence replacement 10,000 10,000 20.000 Oak Park Complex renovationof faciitles 1,500,000 1,500,000 Park Playground EgUpmert (NPI) replace InmApleneigtortmodparks 35,000 60.000 Pavement Repairs (NPI) vadc s neighborhood parks 80.000 80,000 Potter Park/Loo Edicatlo al plaza 30.000 30,000 (g) 500,000 560,000 Smai protects 90,000 90,000 Rado System replace 800 MHz system 170,400 170.400 R op master plan Reasoner Park (NPI) replace picric shelter 45,000 45.000 Red Ceder Golf Cousa replace krigatlon 140,000 140,000 Fivertlail (by Street Nerve) repairs: SagrrwtD Kalamazoo 50,000 50,000 Moores [aver Drive (Frances Park) Scott Carter b.ildrg 8 site re on 200.000 c 100,000 - 300,000 Washington Park Ice rink Improvements 274.000 274,000 Washngtonn Mai co crateAridrrepairs 50,000 50,000 ighling system repairs 30,000 30,000 Waverly Golf Corse parldng andkrlgation 60,000 60,000 Westside ightball damadrnrth 60,000 60,000 TOTALS 78 6W 0 2.039.9001 518.0001 1,691,400 90,000 1 270,000 0 80,0001 0 4,652,900 �ape rrmcecc a Design CarWtart (NPI) = Ndghbotwod Pwk Improveme is UPARR = Urban Parks and Recreation Recovery ISTEA = i termodd Wface Treropatatlon Efiderry Act Grant Puking Sauces: a = Fisherles1DNR b = WaterwayslDNR c = Land and WatertDNR d = Trust Fu%MR e = UPARR Crart f = ISTEA GrwVMOOT g = EgJty Grsrt ' CITY OF LANSING PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT ' CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT NEEDS BY FUNDING SOURCES AND YEAR Fiscal Year (FY) 96197 ENVIRNMENT POTTER ZOO PROPOSED PROJECT BOND GENERAL PARK VEMCLE ENTERPRISE SALEOF SOFTBALL SUB DONATIONS FI.FD FUND GRANTS MILLAGE ENTRYFEE FLNDS LAD CIP OTHER TOTALS Capital Outiay/Const (NPp miscellaneous small projects 5.000 5,000 10,000 Community Centers (NPp Renovate three centers 50.000 300,000 350,000 Comstock (state owned) (NPp replace roof 40.000 40,000 Crego Development parklmprovements 5,000 40,000 5.000 50,000 d Davis park improvements 225.000 20,0D0 245,000 c,d Design 8 Construction Management Landscape ArchJ Consultant 100,000 100,D00 Landscape Designers 13,000 13.000 Evergreen Cemetery Implement plan - asphalt 10,000 10,D00 20,000 Gler Park (NPp playstnxhre, surfacing, and walls 25.000 10,000 35,000 d Groesbeck Golf Course upgrade greenttee/rakways/ driving range 100.000 200,000 2,618,000 2,916.000 Hunter (NPp renovation of facility 200,000 e 90,000 290,000 Land Acgulsltlon 300,DD0 150,000 d ML Hope Cemetery fence replacement 10.000 10,000 20.0D0 Park/Playground Equipment (NPp ` replace In multiple neighborhood parks 40.000 60,000 95.000 d Pavement Repairs (NPp various neighborhood parks 50,DD0 50,000 Potter Park/Zoo Zoo Improvements Projects 50,0D0 50,000 (9) 500.000 8D0,000 Small projects 90.OD0 90,000 Repair E Maintenance (NPp misc. small projects 40.000 40,000 80,000 Rlvertra9 (by Street Name) Elm to Washington 225.000(d) 75,000 300,000 Spring St to Washington 200,700 (d) 88,900 287,800 Moores River Drive (Frances Park) 242,885 ( 74,295 317,180 St Joe (NPp tennis courts (north) 40,000 40.000 sewer separation 50,000 50.000 Sycamore Park Install 8' fenckrg 35,000 35.000 Westslde scoreboards 10,000 10,000 20,D00 TOTALe 50,000 0 273 000 1 548 585 1,536.195 90 000 110 000 220,000 45,000 2 616 000 8.033.750 • = LandscapeAratlumta DesWp Consultant Grant Funding Sources: (NPp = Neighborhood Park Improvaments a = Fishertes/DNR b = Waterways/DNR c = Land 6 Whter/DNR UPARR = Urban Parks and Recreation Recovery d = Trust Fud/DNR ei = UPARR Grant f = ISTEA Grard/MDOT g = Egul1y Grant ISTEA= Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act l CITY OF LANSING PARKS ✓L RECREATION DEPARTMENT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT NEEDS BY FUNDING SOURCES AND YEAR Fiscal Year (FY) 87/88 ENVI R4MENT POTTER ZO PROPOSED PROJECT BOND GENERAL PARK VEHCLE EN ERPRISE SANE OF SOFTBALL SUB DONATIONS FLM GRANTS MILLAGE ENTRY FEE FUM LAD clP OTHER TOTALS CapitalOtMay/ConsL (NPQ miscellaneous small projects 5,0D0 51000 10,000 Cherry Hill Parking lot for launch she 40,000 40.GD0 Community Centers (NPQ Rewnte three centers 50,000 250,000 300,000 Comstock (state owned) (NPQ pav9lon renovation 100,000 100,000 park lottsurfacing/slgnage 15,0D0 15,000 Crego Development park lmprwAments 5.000 40,0D0 5,0D0 50,000 d Dads score shed/scoreboards 30,000 30,000 00,000 Design 6 Construction Management Landscape ArchJ Consultant 110.000 110,0D0 Landscape Designers 13,000 13,0D0 Evergreen Cemetery Implement plan - asphalt 10.000 10,000 20.000 Gler Park restroom/concesslon renovations 70,0D0 70,000 richer Field restroom/concesslon bldg t00,0D0 100,0D0 Moores (NP0 pool renowtlon 150,D00 c 100.GD0 250.000 ML Hope Cemetery fence replacement 10,D00 10,000 20.000 replace waterline system 40,000 40,000 80.000 Oak Park land ac ulsttlon to west 100,000 100.000 Park/Playground Egulpment (NPQ replace ki neighborhood parks 200.GD0 100,000 Pavement Repairs (NPQ wrlous neighborhood parks 50,000 50,000 Potter ParkrZoo Zoo Improvements Projects 50,000 50,000 (g 5W.000 800,000 Small projects 90,000 90,000 Ramey Improwments 1D0,000 100,000 Repair 3 Makdenance(NPq misc. small nelgborhood projects 40,000 40,000 80,000 Rlvertra9 (by Street Name) Potter Park to ML Hope 150,000 50,0DO 200,000 Sycamore Park Scoreshed and scoreboard 30,000 30,000 60,000 Tennis Court (NPQ rapalr fences 20,000 20,000 Turner -Dodge 'restoration phase 2 50,000 2D0,D00 150.000 400,000 d W4shkgton Park hockey bolds 72,000 72,000 TOTALS 180 000 0 510 o00 590 000 1 040 000 80 000 50 000 10 000 BO 000 100 000 3 110 000 (NPO - Neighborhood Park Improvements Grant Funding Sources: UPARR - Urban Parks and Recreation Recovery a : Fishedes/DNR b - Waterways/DNR c - Land 6 Water/DNR ISTEA- Intennodal Surface Trgnsportatlon EIflclancyAct d . Trust Fund/DNR e a UPARR Cwant f - ISTEAGrant/MDOT g . Equity Grant L CITY OF LANSING PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT NEEDS BY FUNDING SOURCES AND YEAR Fiscal Year (FY) 98/99 ENVI RNMENT POTTER ZOC PROPOSED PROJECT BOND GENERAL PARK VF}ICLE ENTERPRISE SUE OF SOFTBALL SUB DONATIONS FLND FUND GRANTS MILLAGE ENTRYFEE FWD LAND CIP OTHER TOTALS Capital Outlay/Const. (NPQ miscellaneous small projects 25.000 25,000 Community Centers (NPq Renovate three centers 50,000 250,D00 300,000 Davis Irrigation 3 fields 60,000 80,000 Design & Construction Management Landscape ArchJ Consultant 110,000 110,000 Landscape Designers 14.000 14,000 Durant (NPq master plan, she Improvements &landscaping 10,000 (01 40,OD0 50,OD0 Evergreen Cemetery Implement plan - asphalt 10,000 10,0D0 20.000 Fenner Phase II Improvements 150,000 50,D00 200,0D0 d Frances (NPI) sport field renovation 40,000 40,000 Groesbeck Golf Course clubhouse renovation 150,000 100,00D 250,000 Kircher Field pave & striping park lot 140.000 140,000 ML HopeCemetery fence replacement 10,000 10,000 20,000 ParldPlaygrould Equipment (NPQ replace k1 multiple neighborhood parks 200,000 Pavement Repairs (NPq various neighborhood parks 50,000 50,000 Potter Park2oo Zoo Improvements Project 75,0DO 25,000 (g) 500,000 800,000 Small projects 90,000 90,000 Repair & Maintenance (NPq misc. small neighborhood project 100,000 100,000 Rhoertrord replacement of docks 40,000 40,0D0 Rhsrtratl (by Street Name) ML Hope to Scott Woods Park 262,500 87,500 350,000 Turner -Dodge restoration phase 2 150.000 150,000 300,000 d Waverly Golf Course redevelop and expand to 18 holes 'see page Land Exchange 2,000,000 2,000,000 _ TOTALS 75 000 0 174 000 1 597.111 1,752,500 90.000 160.00 110 000 0 2,000,0001 4 759 000 (NPI) - Neighborhood Park Improvement UPARR - Urban Pub and Recreation Recovery ISTEA- Intennodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act Grant Funding Sources: a - FKshedes/DNR b v Waterways/DNR c = Land & WAter/DNR d - Trust Fund/DNR e = UPARR Grant 1 m tSTEA Grant/MDOT g . Equity Grant CITY OF LANSING PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT NEEDS BY FUNDING SOURCES AND YEAR Fiscal Year (FY) 99120OO ENVIRNMENT POTTER ZOO PROPOSED PROJECT BOND GENERAL PARK VEiCLE ENTERPIRSE SALEOF SOFTBALL SUB DONATIONS FLM FIND GRAMS MILLAGE ENTRYFEE FLNO LAND OTh$R TOTALS ap ay arts miscellaneous small projects 25,000 25,000 Davis concession 160,000 160.000 Design & Construction Management Landscape ArchJ Consultant 120,000 120,000 Landscape Designers 14,000 14,000 ngaey UommunityCenter tonnis court renovations 280,000 260,000 Pavement Repairs various neighorhood parks 50,000 50,000 PotterPark/Zoo Zoo Improvements Projects 75,000 25,000 (g) 500.000 600.000 Small projects 90,000 90,000 mey Improvements 100,000 100,000 Repair & Maintenance mist. small neighborhood projects 100,000 100,000 euttx park renovation 150,000 150,000 ve replacement of docks 40.000 40,000 RivertrallStoatName) Scott Woods to hgham Co. Park 150,000 50,000 200,000 umer e carriage house, parking lot 200,000 300,000 59 500,000 17- TOTALS 75 000 0 104,0001 150,0001 1 385 000 90,0001 0 0 0 100 000 1 909 000 (NPQ - Neighborhood Park Improvements UPARR - Urban Parks and Recreation Recovery ISTEA . kdermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act Grant Funding Sources: a m FTshedes/DNR b s WatonNays/DNR c m Land S WatedDNR d - Trust FLnd/DNR e - UPARR Grarrt f . ISTEA Grant/MDOT g - Equity Grant 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Section 4 0 BASIS FOR ACTION ' ACTION PROGRAM This section of the plan describes the future actions anticipated by the Parks and ' Recreation Department. The department seeks to maintain an overall comprehensive approach in providing both structured and unstructured recreational opportunities to its citizens. A description of projected land holdings, acquisitions and disposal will first be discussed. This will be followed by a discussion on recreation and maintenance issues. The discussions herein provide the linkage between the 19 committee reports, staff discussions, interviews, Park Board meetings, opinion surveys, citizen input, public hearings and the consultant's professional judgement. LAND HOLDINGS, ACQUISITION AND DISPOSAL The City of Lansing has extensive land holdings which have been placed under the specific jurisdiction of the Parks and Recreation Department. Properties which fall under the department's jurisdiction are properties specifically dedicated as city parks by Resolution of the City Council, (Sections 1020.03, and 8-403 of the City Charter under the definition given by the Michigan Constitution Art. 7, Section 23), parcels leased by the city and placed under the ' department's jurisdiction and properties for which future usage has not been specifically designated. Disposal of each of these types of properties requires unique criteria to be met for each type (Section 208.10 of City Charter). Acquisition of park lands is through direct purchase, ' lease, acquisition due to back taxes or through gifts to the city (Sections 208.02, 208.03, 208.04, 208.05, 208.06 and 208.07 of the City Charter). Please refer to Section 6, Park Facilities Inventory list, for current land holdings and recreational uses. In addition, please see the 1995 Demographic Study document for additional land holdings information. Acquisitions ' State Owned Land: Many of the Parks Department lands are leased form the State of Michigan. One of the present goals of the department is to acquire title to all leased lands from the state and other ' governing bodies. ' Groesbeck Golf Course: The land immediately north of Groesbeck Golf Course and Bancroft Park is currently owned by the Board of Water and Light. Acquisition of this land would allow for expansion of ' the golf course which would, in turn, enhance and improve the course. The department is currently working with the Ingham County Drain Commission to allow for a public drain to be constructed across Groesbeck. In exchange, it is envisioned that improvements will be made that ' include the redesign of some golf holes. Other improvements include the development of a driving range, renovation of the clubhouse and creating a "Golf' Learning Center for all age 4.1 groups. Portions of Bancroft Park should be evaluated and may provide area for Groesbeck expansion and improvements. A portion of Groesbeck is presently state owned. The department shall seek ownership of all state owned land. Crego Park: The land directly across the Red Cedar River from Crego Park is currently being used by the Board of Water and Light to store lime, which is slowly being reclaimed. This land is an important link between Crego Park and the River Trail. It may also serve for parking off of ' Aurelius Road and zoo expansion and storage. The acquisition of scattered land parcels fronting the west side of Fidelity Road and on the north side of Mount Hope Road are paramount 'to the future entry to Crego Park and should be purchased, as they become available. Fenner Nature Center:. Fenner is one of the most natural areas within the park system. Preservation and expansion of this vital area is important to the city's general welfare. The ten (10) acre parcel on the north side of Fenner between the Fenner entry and the property along Mt. Hope Road to Evergreen ' Cemetery should be purchased. This would provide the Parks Department with significant ownership of park land along Mt. Hope and Aurelius Roads, allow the road frontage along Mt. Hope and Aurelius Roads to be controlled by the Parks Department and create a natural appearance that is homogenous with the natural parks which reside in this area. Scott Woods: Scott Woods, a mature climax forest located squarely within the city, serves as an excellent example of natural preservation. Currently the Ingham County Parks Department is proposing to acquire the land immediately south of Scott Woods to develop an active park. ' There could be pressure to include Scott Woods as part of the active recreation program. Should this occur, efforts should be made to resist development of the woodlot, and divert the active recreation expansion to the land owned by the Public Service Department immediately east of the ' Scott Woods. There are few spots as tranquil as Scott Woods. Strong preservation practices will be required to maintain this natural habitat. River Trail/River Frontage: In keeping with past city master plans, the department will continue to acquire river front property to hold in public trust and develop for recreational purposes by fee simple or easement. This includes all river frontage within the city. In particular, lands located to the north and west of Dietrich Park such as the Board of Water and Light (BWL) property at the north end of Comfort Street across from Tecumseh Park, the Conrail property on the south side of the Grand River east of the BWL land, an easement along the Consumers Power property east of the Conrail land and easements or purchase of properties connecting to Dietrich park. Other lands important to the extension of the River Trail include the BWL . property next to the Eckert Plant and easements or purchased lands connecting Moores Park to the Eckert land. Similarly, cooperation is needed by General Motors to build the trail next to their plant to link Cooley Gardens and Elm Street. Other riverfront properties along Sycamore Creek should be acquired when made ' available to eventually connect the trail south to Parcel `D' and finally to Holt. Small parcels 4.2 ' or easements should be acquired whenever they become available along the Grand River, Red Cedar River and Sycamore Creek to link the River Trail' throughout the city and to adjacent ' communities. Downtown Business District: Open space in or adjacent to the Central Business District should be acquired in order to allow for additional green space in the urban environment and provide space for public programming for Lansing civic organizations. These parcels can also be used as staging sites for the many special events and rallies that are attracted to the state's capital city. Existing parks should be preserved and upgraded within the downtown, for it is vital to the health and welfare of the downtown. These include, but are not limited to, Durant, Reutter, Cherry Hill, Adado ' Riverfront, Wentworth, Ferris, Oak, Burchard, Chadwell, Turner Mini Park, Scott Art and Garden Center, Cooley Gardens, River Trail, and Kalamazoo Plaza and the Washington Mall which ' presently needs electrical upgrading and new lighting. The committee reports also suggest that Burchard Park be expanded to the north and meet Grand River Avenue. This would provide a visual and functional connection from Turner Street to Brenke Fish Ladder. ' The new Minor League Baseball Stadium, currently under construction, between Larch and Cedar Streets north of Michigan Avenue, contains a proposed park/plaza and picnic area. It will be important to include this plaza as an addition to the park system. This will improve ' the image in this area and provide additional green space in the Central Business District, as well as providing a picnic facility within the downtown area with baseball as a focal point. Additional items within the downtown area include the redevelopment of the River Trail adjacent to the Lansing Civic Center. A recent design proposal suggests the renovation of this 20 year old River Trail section which is in need significant repair. Another item includes the ' redevelopment of Wentworth Park immediately west of the River Trail section. This area could serve as a major focal point within the Downtown area. Finally, the area under the Michigan Avenue bridge needs to be renovated, lighted and enhanced. ' Turner -Dodge: ' Acquisition of the remaining two parcels west of the Turner -Dodge House should occur if and when these properties come on the market. Securing first right of refusal needs to be accomplished now in order to position the city for the future acquisitions. City -Wide: Acquisitions should be sought by the department which meet the following criteria a) make park lands more useable b) provide buffers or setbacks between different land -uses c) allow property lines to align properly or "square off' irregular shaped parcels d) provide better or improved ingress and egress ' e) have river frontage or provide better use or access to the river within Lansing 4.3 f) land donations that meet specific purpose or serve specific park or recreation related needs. Non-contiguous park land donations should be large if they intend to stand alone. g) lands that are in the best interest of the citizens of Lansing Disinvestments Park lands considered for disinvestment should undergo careful evaluation by staff, Park Board, the Mayor's office and City Council. Ultimately, park lands proposed for .sale must be approved by a vote of the people. Sites that have currently been suggested to be evaluated for disinvestment include: The Paulson Site: The Paulson site is located adjacent to a Granger landfill and may serve a better use by expanding the landfill site. Priggooris Park: A portion of the park was sold to the Michigan Wildlife Habitat Foundation in 1993. Of the original 263 acres, 80 remain. Recently the Wildlife Foundation has approached the Lansing Park Board and requested 60 additional acres be leased for a period of time with the intention to purchase at a nominal amount. The'land, as proposed by the foundation, will be managed to maintain habitat for wildlife and serve in a managed conservation role. Waverly Golf Course/NEchigan Ave. Park: Other parks which lie outside the city limits include Michigan Avenue Park, and Waverly Golf Course. Proposals to redevelop or exchange Waverly Golf Course are currently being initiated by developers due to its desirable location for commercial development. The Parks Department will facilitate the proposal process. A decision will be made by the Parks Board to pursue the disinvestment if the proposals are in the best interest of the city. Grand Woods Park: Grand Woods Park is currently leased to Delta Township and may at some point be worthy of disinvestment, either as a Golf Course, Township park or other similar open space use. Parcel `D': Parcel D, located within the city, is a land holding remaining from the construction of US- 127/496, and is currently proposed to be used in conjunction with Ingham County as a regional soccer facility. Although the city will retain title to the property; the use is intended to be regional and operation costs will be absorbed primarily by the Ingham County Parks Commission. Other: Other parks which do not serve city residents or do not provide potential recreation or conservation value should be investigated for disinvestment. Careful evaluation should be given to parks which fall into this category. It is not the intention of the Lansing Parks Department to serve, as a regional parks and recreation provider by holding properties that do not serve Lansing residents directly. Lansing, however, is not opposed to providing regional partnerships which meet specific needs by leasing or granting compatible uses. Further evaluation should be conducted on any park land prior to disinvestment. Any park land disposal will require careful evaluation and a vote by the people, Mayor, City Council and Park Board prior to exchange, disposal or sale. Monies acquired from exchange, disposal or sale are to be used to further develop current land holdings or acquire valuable parcels of potential park land as stated by the 1979 City Council Policy. COMMUNITY CENTERS The department currently staffs Foster Community Center, Gier Community Center and Kingsley Community Center. The locations of these centers is shown on the map in Section 6, page 6.12. Programming at the centers is structured toward all ages, from pre-schoolers to seniors, and is offered both on a drop -in or scheduled basis. Community groups participate regularly in many activities and events. Fees for the programs range from no cost to nominal fees. The centers are geographically distributed throughout the north, east and west areas of the city, north of I-496. Areas south of I-496 have only Miller Road Senior Center, which serve people over fifty years of age. A strong need has been identified for a community center on the south side of the city. Its location, size and configuration needs further classification and is currently being studied. Foster Community Center: Foster Community Center, a renovated elementary school on the east side, is the base office for all Life Time Sports. League registrations, administration and athletic field maintenance is based from this center. The Lansing School District administers and staffs a branch public library from this center. The library offers book and video lending as well as children's storytime hours. The center also includes several classrooms, a gym and an outside children's play area. The building requires continuous maintenance and in the near future will require a new heating and electrical system and significant gym renovations. Due to its age and present condition, Foster Center should be carefully evaluated. An architectural evaluation would help to make decisions to upgrade, demolish or replace the Foster Center. Parking capacity is exceeded during peak operation and should also be evaluated. Gier Community�Center: Located in the northern portion of the city within 36.5 acres of park land is Gier Community"Center. The center is sited immediately adjacent to Otto Middle and Gier Schools. Gier Park serves as an extended school yard, neighborhood park and a site for softball league play with three lighted fields and a fourth junior field. In addition to regular programming, Gier Center participates in a senior hot lunch program and the winter Saf-T-Hockey league. The gymnasium at Gier Center is lacking bleachers for spectators and the space to erect the seating. Therefore, the department should pursue adding on to the west side of the gym for 4.5 this purpose. Additional improvements are needed regarding parking lot and sidewalk improvements around the center. In addition to the center, the park is also in need of improvements. The existing restrooms at the ball field complex need to be renovated with an upgrading of electrical and mechanical systems and to meet accessibility standards; this proposal was reinforced during the first public hearing. The concession also needs improvements to the electrical system. The structure needs to be aesthetically improved. A pavilion is also desired near the ball park in ' addition to more playground equipment meeting barrier free and safety requirements. Finally, the Gier focus group indicated a desire for a soccer field with bleachers with increased parking for the park. ' Kin sle Community Center: g Y tY ' The center is located within a downtown residential area on the west side. Kingsley Center structures its programming toward the low and moderate income levels. Both structured programs (i.e. dance classes, crafts, senior classes) and drop -in programs (i.e. open basketball, summer programs) are offered on a regular basis. The gym at Kingsley lacks spectator bleachers. Space is available on the north side of ' the gym for this improvement. Other specific needs include roof replacement and site related improvements such as parking and walk renovations. Park improvements which are part of the community center complex would include complete replacement and renovation of the four tennis courts which are slowly deteriorating due to age. ' Miller Road Community Center: Miller Road Community Center is located in the south end of the city just west of Cedar ' Street. This center basically provides hot lunch and senior citizen programs. The steam table that keeps food hot needs to be replaced. The existing building is relatively old and outdated. The department continues to have many maintenance problems with the structure. The center needs basic electrical and mechanical improvements, particularly heating and air temperature control during change over months (spring and fall). The parking area is over capacity and needs to be improved and expanded and windows need to be lowered to allow for visual patrol of the ' parking lot which will provide security to users. The center may be useful in networking with police programs by providing a base from which officers can be stationed to help with security and community education programs. The upgrade of this facility will not preclude the need for ' a south side community center. Future Community Center Improvements: ' Future needs, which have been identified for the community centers in general, include the increased need in youth programming for the ages of 12-22. Programming needs to focus on recreational leisure time activities as an alternative to idle destructive free time. Possibilities ' include increased hours of operation and/or later evening hours, weekend programs, increased ' 4.6 0 1 ' structured programming and special events and adding bleachers for spectators in all gyms to allow for more family involvement and viewing by friends and relatives. Improved maintenance and repairs are needed such as roof replacements at Kingsley, gym renovations at all centers, replacement of heating and electrical systems at Foster and others as noted by the Community Center Committee Report. A second area of concern is that of after -school and evening programming geared toward children of working parents. A need has been identified to provide supervised after -school programming at the community centers or the neighborhood schools in order to provide creative avenues in which the city's youth can exert their energies and develop: creative, positive thought processes. Likewise, programming for senior citizens has been indicated as seniors have expressed regrets over losing the previous senior citizen programmer position. Thirdly, the need for a community center(s) located in the southern region of the city is currently under study. The survey, committee recommendations and the public hearings all expressed a need for an additional community center(s) in the south end as well as additional ' indoor recreational 'opportunities such as swimming, tennis, a track and fitness and nautilus equipment. Decisions must be made as to location and either a centralized center or multiple satellite centers before funding can be pursued. Each community center, especially Foster Center, should be evaluated relative to its life expectancy and as to what renovations will allow for more effective usage of the centers in order to maximize the city's investment in the facilities. In order to better serve the community, an evaluation as to the possible usage of the neighborhood schools for potential recreation centers should also be pursued. Responses from the committees and citizen comments have supported the need and desire of additional neighborhood recreational programs and centers, particularly for the south side, veterans, seniors and youth. SENIOR CENTERS The department provides senior programming at each of its community centers and operates and staffs the Miller Road Community Center. Programming of these centers is based on the interests and needs of persons who are fifty years of age or older. Programming addresses activities, social events, health concerns and information sought out by fifty -plus persons. As the "baby -boomers" mature and "early retirement" continues there will be a substantial increase in the number of people over the age of fifty that have available leisure time. This will continue to affect the Parks Department through an increased need for .active programming for this segment of the population. A Senior Program Director has been identified as a major need by seniors. This position needs to be filled and a funding mechanism established to. sustain the position. The Lansing Civic Arena, which housed the Lansing Senior Center, has been sold. The Senior Center is in need of a new location. An in depth analysis needs to be performed in order to better determine the specific needs, geographics and demographics of the senior population. 4.7 The need for anew center should also address possible coordination with the needs for a south end community center and present indoor recreational needs of Lansing seniors. ' Other needs which have been identified include creative marketing of programs, senior job mart, craft shop and an international program advisory council. In addition, veterans from the armed services have requested space in either a separate building or to be included in a new south side community center. Future studies or master plans should include this segment of the - population. Due to increased demands on the centers, a mechanism for funding needs to be addressed. Once services are provided there needs to be a method for sustaining the buildings, programs and activities. This funding source should be identified during the planning process before additional centers are developed. ' SPECIAL EVENTS Service of city-wide special events by the Parks Department has been down -sized in recent years, but are still major functions in the community.- Corporate sponsorship now contribute a major role in these events as they have recognized the benefits of community and public relations ' by becoming involved and co -sponsoring city-wide events. This corporate interest in sponsorship of special community events must be nurtured and encouraged in order for the city to be able to continue to improve the availability of events and activities throughout the year. ' The 4th of July Celebration, the department's best attended event, offers activities for individuals of all ages. The 4th of July program includes events such as a concert, a parade with ' a community marching band and fireworks which alone draw a crowd of over 35,000 people. There are eight (8) Neighborhood Concerts in the Park that take place in the summer months in various parks. Both of these events receive major contributions of corporate sponsorship to Imake them possible. Special events at the Turner -Dodge House include the popular Victorian Family ' Christmas, the Time Travelers History Camp, guided tours, the Mystery Dinner Theatre and the Spring Fling/Easter Egg Hunt. Fenner Nature Center features the Maple Sugar and Apple Butter weekend festivals, as well as day camps, color walks, star watch, and educational programs. Other city -funded recreational programs and events range from sporting programs to holiday events, to young children's enrichment to fifty plus programs. A listing can be found in Section 6, pages 6.5-6.11. ' Currently all of the special events could be enhanced by additional staffing, department/inter-department cooperation and support, purchases or rentals of equipment such as permanent or portable stages for performances, public address systems, promotional materials and an increase in marketing. ' Additional special events which the department participates in by offering support in staff 1 4.8 I time and materials include Riverfest, a Labor Day weekend event held in Riverfront Park, the Silver Bells in the City to begin the December holiday season, the Michigan Parade Into the 21st Century is broadcast for 2'/z hours state-wide on PBS and draws over 60,000 people to the downtown, the Car Capital Celebration celebrates the contribution of the auto industry to the Lansing community, Lansing factories produce more cars than any other, drawing over 20,000 people with this event and several special events at the Potter Park Zoo hosted by the Potter Park Zoological Society including the Boo at the Zoo at Halloween, Christmas , at the Zoo Wonderland of Lights and Clown Days at the Zoo. In 1994, the Silver Bells celebration attracted over 30,000 people with the lighting of the Christmas tree at the State Capitol, a sing -a -long, refreshments, music and an open for shopping business district. The Michigan Run draws thousands of people into the downtown also and is co -sponsored by the city and corporate monies. TURNER -DODGE HOUSE The Turner -Dodge House is a nationally registered historic house currently under renovation. The House is staffed by a Cultural Arts Coordinator. Historic education through interpretive classes, tours and day camps as well as cultural programs such as historic crafts, dance and piano are emphasized. The house also is the focus of special events such as the Victorian Christmas and special exhibits reflecting history and/or the arts. Over 25,000 persons enjoy the house through these programs annually. The Turner -Dodge master plan calls for site renovation, exterior building restorations and interior restoration of the .music room. The above mentioned improvements are designated as phase I renovations, scheduled for completion in 1995. Phase II restoration will include interior renovations which would include restoration of various rooms and related structural, mechanical, electrical and HVAC improvements. The parks department continues to seek outside funding for the future improvements from foundations and other private sources. FENNER ARBORETUM AND NATURE CENTER Fenner Nature Center. is the base resource for the department's natural areas and environmental education. Fenner consists of a series of natural ecosystems, a visitor's center staffed by the department's Naturalist. Fenner offers both structured and unstructured nature orientated recreation. Programming specifically includes scheduled programs for over 7,000 school children a year, summer nature day camps, adult programs and special events. such as Apple Butter in the fall and the Maple Syrup in the spring. Fenner is also open daily for self guided nature walks. Fenner is expected to continue to be involved in educating residents of all ages about the environment. A master plan was recently completed 'in 1994. Renovation to the Nature Center building occurred in 1994. Additional renovations, proposed in the master plan for Fenner, include trails, stream construction, landscape plantings, outdoor displays and exhibits. The master plan emphasized the need to reinforce a natural "Michigan environment." Exhibits which do not conform to this theme will be gradually phased out. 4.9 IPOTTER PARK AND ZOO ' Potter Park and Zoo, the most heavily visited facility in the park system, is operated by the Parks Department with a yearly average attendance of over 300,000. The 98.5 acres of park land contains a portion of the River Trail, 3 picnic pavilions,open picnic areas, a concession, playground equipment, a canoe rental and the Potter Park Zoo. Potter Park Zoo, a nationally accredited zoo by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA), contains over 400 exotic animals. The park and zoo, both started in 1915, have been undergoing several renovation projects over the last six years. Continued renovation and expansion is required to provide for the expanded user groups and to meet the current United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) standards for animal handling required for the needed animal permits. A list of proposed expenditures appear in the Capital Improvements Schedule. Due to the increased incidents of animal abuse vandalism and break-ins the need for increased security is of prime concern. Multiple solutions will be required including the appropriate number of personnel present on the grounds twenty-four hours a day and additional fencing. ■ The zoo also derives support from the Potter Park Zoological Society. The society employs a full-time executive director, education coordinator, visitor services manager and an executive secretary. These society employees provide support to the overall education preservation, conservation and recreation goals of the zoo, fund raising and membership drives to support the growth and renovation of the zoo. The society also provides volunteer support for special events, educational programs for school groups and an extensive summer Zoo School. The society is currently researching the possibility of a major capitol fund raising campaign in order to further support zoo improvements. Specific improvements shall be forth coming at the conclusion of the master plan now in process. Please refer to this. future zoo master plan document for priority projects. At this time, we anticipate a new entry and signature exhibit and a new Administration and Education Center. The Zoo Society and the Strategic Planning Committee are investigating the possibility of regionalizing Potter Park Zoo. As the zoo expands, it becomes more expensive to maintain. The concept of regionalization will invite all jurisdictions that benefit from the zoo to contribute i and have participation in its growth and development. The funding proposed will be assessed by a millage-pro rated throughout the county, tri-county or mid -Michigan area. The proposal will require more investigation and research, as well as legislation, to proceed beyond this conceptual stage. ' NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS Current park land holdings offer a very diverse group of park lands each uniquely suited to different activities based on terrain, natural vegetation, size, context and current facilities 4.10 1 available. Considerable renovation to this vital infrastructure is required in the form of play equipment, play fields, roads, utilities, tennis courts and landscaping. Considerable funding will be required to return these parks to their original planned service level and beauty. Current departmental goals for the neighborhood parks include the ability to provide regular routine maintenance, new play grounds in many parks that service a young population, recreation sport ' facilities for casual users, picnicking facilities, trails and open space for social gatherings and preservation of natural features. A major effort to develop playgrounds, within the parks and on school properties, has been initiated in 1994 known as "Project Play". The Parks Department and city have provided time and money in cooperation with Lansing School District to place play structures on both park and school sites under this program. This cooperative effort will yield approximately 20 to 60 - new playgrounds in the next five years, depending upon available funds. Additional funding support is� being realized by private donations, volunteer efforts and by federal, state and local grants. Thus far it is reported that approximately one million dollars has been targeted. The city has initiated a network center program in cooperation with the Lansing Police Department and Neighborhood Organization. The Parks Department has pledged cooperation with these organizations to help provide safety and security to users of the parks. An `Adopt A Park' program envisioned by the Mayor and City Council will help provide additional assistance from community organizations. AQUATIC PROGRAMS The, department operates two outdoor pool facilities at Moores and Hunter Parks. The pools are open ten weeks each summer and offer recreational programming in the form of open ' swims, 'adult swims, swims for the disabled and swimming lessons. Programming is under the direction of a full time staff member supported by summer seasonal pool staff. The pools offer swimming during summer months to many people who do not have access to other swimming opportunities. Moores Pool has undergone some improvements over the years, however, much more is needed to provide a quality facility. Hunter Pool should be evaluated as to renovation or new construction of a more modem swimming recreational experience. Possible modifications to Hunter could include the addition of a water slide, a spray pool and water play area of zero depth which gradually deepens allowing an area for small children to play, parents to sit next to children in the water and increased usage for persons with disabilities and expanded deck areas around the pool which would allow areas for sun-bathing and parents to sit and watch their children swimming. Both pools need to be assessed as to how they can offer modern and improved water play. Examples of such pool rejuvenation programs exist in several mid -western cities. Future programs should be directed toward maintaining or expanding the number of users while still providing a safe, accessible and functional water experience. The Parks Department is currently seeking funding for Hunter renovations through the Urban Parks and Recreation Recovery Program (UPARR) offered through the federal government. Funding is limited and I competition is keen, therefore other funding opportunities must not be overlooked. PROGRAMNIING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES The department employs a full-time certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist to develop and implement programs for people with disabilities in the Greater Lansing area. The Therapeutic Recreation Specialist also acts as a liaison to the department to facilitate issues and concerns from the public. The programs target different age ranges, from youth to adult, and disability characteristics. Programs offered include educational programs, day camps, cultural arts and sport programs, each of which change quarterly to reflect the seasons. A wide variety of special events are offered to disabled populations. Individuals are encouraged to participate in all city programs. Needs for additional programming and facilities are expected to increase. An Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) transition plan has been developed targeting barriers that hinder the availability of services, facilities, programs and activities to people with disabilities. Many facilities have been greatly improved, but continued renovation to improve accessibility is still required. Support for continued renovation and new barrier -free developments can be found in the Parks and Recreation Demographic Reports and the Handicapper Committee Report. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) TRANSITION PLAN 1993-1997 The production of the 1993-1997 ADA Transition Plan for the Lansing Parks and Recreation Department was a cooperative effort between the city's Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, Landscape Architect, other city staff and the State of Michigan. The Plan is a complete document in itself which reviews the Lansing Parks system and its facilities in terms of accessibility standards. The Plan states that the department will make a strong, concerted effort to work with the local hospitals, rehabilitators, special educators, special interest groups'and agencies to provide services to people with disabilities. People with disabilities are actively pursuing the quality of life and, as providers, the Parks Department is able to provide access to those opportunities. The development of programs and activities for the department will be in providing inclusive opportunities and programs for people with disabilities. Registration processes and forms or modifications will be overseen by the Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (TRS) when and where appropriate. The TRS. wi1L provide educational materials and in -services to Parks Department staff, both full and part-time, contractual and seasonal. This will assist the Parks Department in providing services to people with disabilities and providing access to programs, activities and park facilities. WASHINGTON ICE RINK The department operates an outdoor artificial ice rink from Thanksgiving through the end 4.12 I of February at Washington Park. The rink provides an opportunity for recreational open skating, lessons and hockey leagues. Additional recreational programs are also being considered for this facility, particularly in -line skating during the summer months. The facility is over 20 years old, and needs improvements if it is expected to continue to provide services. The boards are deteriorating, the rink's freezing mechanism needs evaluation, as well as other mechanical and electrical considerations. Expected needs for the future include an expanded warming area and locker room facilities. Also the possibility of an enclosure over the ice rink should be studied to reduce the sun's impact, which will reduce ice maintenance costs, extend the skating season and provide a more dependable environment for league reservations and ice skating lessons which are often canceled due to poor weather conditions. In doing these renovations the Department of Natural Resources must be contracted because the rink was originally funded by a grant through this agency. Total enclosures are specifically prohibited by the funding agent, therefore variances must be sought to allow the enclosure. The department is currently seeking professional services to evaluate the facility and recommend needed improvements. It is anticipated by the Parks Department that the ice rink and building will need major renovations. An assessment needs to be completed to analyze the expected future interest in additional ice skating opportunities in the Lansing area. Citizen interest in additional skating opportunities such as natural rinks have been documented as part of the committee reports and the citizen comments. The Parks Department has reduced the number of natural rinks previously provided as a cost cutting measure, due to their unpredictable nature, high maintenance and limited use. Natural rinks can make a comeback in neighborhood and regional parks if revenues can be allocated to provide personnel and equipment to create the natural rinks. GOLF COURSES The department owns and operates four golf courses: Groesbeck with 18 holes and Red Cedar, Sycamore and Waverly with 9 holes each. The courses range in difficulty, care and cost of play. It is the department's goal to offer affordable golf at variable levels of difficulty. Currently, only Groesbeck offers a challenge to the proficient golfer, the others are for the intermediate and novice golfer. Programming for the courses include open rounds, reserved rounds, golf leagues and special tournaments. A master plan for redevelopment has been prepared for Waverly and Groesbeck Golf 'Courses which include expanding Waverly to 18 holes with construction of a new clubhouse facility. Renovation of Groesbeck Club House to include indoor seating, winter use for cross- country ski rental and warming for the sledding hills open on the course. The Ingham County Drain Commission has approached the Parks Department requesting drainage easements across Groesbeck. The department stands to gain approximately 1.8 million dollars if the easements can 4.13 l a I be granted. The funds will be proposed to make necessary improvements at Groesbeck. Private developers have approached the Parks and Recreation Department with possible plans for the purchase of Waverly Golf Course, replacing it with the same or a better city golf course facility. This concept might yield a quality course of 9 or 18 holes, which could provide affordable golf on a premium course. This is something that Lansing is lacking and should be seriously considered. Currently, a Request For Proposals (RFP) is being offered to developers who initiated the request. Cooperation from Delta Township, Lansing Township and the City of Lansing is necessary for the proposal to proceed. A Feasibility Study should be undertaken regarding the flooding and frequent closure of Sycamore Golf Course. The course should be elevated and properly drained or closed and used for other park related purposes. Other considerations for the golf courses are new irrigation systems, renovation of greens and tees at Waverly, if the RFP proves unsuccessful, and Red Cedar Golf Courses. A new Learning Center and Driving Range, currently lacking within the system, would produce revenue while encouraging future participants. SUMA MR PROGRAMS Historically, the summer playground programs, which are currently called "Kid's Camps," were the model for other cities throughout the state. In 1977 the city offered 28 summer neighborhood park site programs structured for the ages of 5-16. The programs were offered Monday through Friday from 12:30 to 8:30 P.M. Each site was staffed with two leaders. Specialists in the areas of crafts, sports, and special events planned and coordinated activities for the 28 sites throughout the summer. Economic recessionary conditions of the 1980's resulted in decisions to reduce the number of general fund supported sites to what it is today. Presently, with the assistance of private donations and Community Development Block Grants, the city offers 18 neighborhood sites which are staffed four days a week from 9:30 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. The Neighborhood Park Program Five Year Plan Committee comprised of neighborhood association representatives expressed a need to provide for additional neighborhood programming. The committee identified several neighborhood sites which they feel need a summer recreation program for the youth, including teens. In addition, the committee identified a need for mobile recreation programs targeted for neighborhoods without access to city parks due to distance and/or major street barriers. Other summer needs addressed from the community were an indoor aquatic program in the schools, teen activities, year-round community center for south Lansing and a transportation program to provide access to and from the community centers. Citizen requests for additional programming within the neighborhoods were also clearly expressed within the Parks and Recreation Resident Survey and the series of public meetings. Emphasis should also be placed on sharing facilities with schools and other communities and scheduling programs to meet the needs of users. Additional recreational programming within the 1 4.14 centers and neighborhood parks must be reevaluated as a possible deterrent to youth problems, as well as increasing the overall quality of life for Lansing residents. "Shared facilities" is a relatively new concept for the Parks Department and school district and therefore policies and procedures will require additional lead time to be negotiated successfully. COMPETITIVE AND INSTRUCTIONAL SPORTS Currently the department plans and programs nine (9) different sports in over 175 leagues for adults and youth. Leagues are very diversified and geared to all levels of competition; starting with T-Ball (instructional) up to those teams that want to vie for national championships. Leagues are offered for men, women, co-ed and/or youth, in the following activities: basketball, softball, volleyball, soccer, tennis, baseball, floor hockey and flag football. Future trends in competitive and instructional sportswill be in co-ed activities and soccer. For the last five (5) years, women's softball and adult basketball leagues have declined steadily, while co-ed has increased five fold. Soccer will continue to expand, not only youth, but adult as well. With 45-50 youth teams per season the current facilities are used to capacity. Frances Park is currently used for soccer, but facilities have had drainage problems. If drainage problems can be overcome with proper base and drain tiles, Frances could provided two or possibly three soccer fields in the future. Other cities have already started adult leagues. Lansing has a non Parks and Recreation women's league of nine (9) teams, but as of yet, no men's leagues because of lack of interest. Other sites should be evaluated for their potential for providing facilities for competitive and instructional field sports. MUNICIPAL MARKET The historic Lansing "City Market" was previously administered by the department staff. Recently, during 1994, jurisdiction and operation of the market was transferred to the Mayor's office. The market is located along the River Trail in downtown. The Market provides retail space at a modest rate for various vendors. Products available often include farm produce, meats, cheeses, bakery goods, flowers and various handicrafts. The Market is enjoyed by downtown business persons, tourists and residents. The Market has been partially renovated to meet State of Michigan Department of Agriculture regulations. Additional improvements will be needed to modernize the 1930 facility. The Market currently requires additional marketing and advertising in order to increase the awareness of Lansing residents as to what the Market has to offer. FRANCES PARK Frances Park is located on the Grand River along Moores River Drive just east of Waverly Road. The park facility currently includes a formal rose garden, recognized as an All -American Rose Garden by the American Rose Society, an overlook over the Grand River, a pavilion with restrooms, large picnic areas, play equipment, a natural woodland trail and a large open sports field which can accommodate multi -uses. The park is currently used extensively for weddings in the garden and overlook and large group picnics. The future goals for the park are to maintain 4.15 the garden's current standards, provide replacement of plant materials where required due to age, encourage the continued planting of the recently started Memorial Tree Grove along the park drive, and continued overall quality maintenance. The Parks Department, in cooperation with funding by Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR), will install a major new play structure for children between the ages of 2-12 located north of the pavilion during 1995. Also with DNR/city funds, a major renovation project is scheduled to make the overlook and restrooms handicapper accessible. Capital improvements are needed to resurface many of the existing roads, and renovate the sports fields, which are poorly drained. Finally, due to the 10-12 major events held in the park annually, additional parking is likely to be needed in the park. Grant applications are being contemplated during 1995 for improving the water front along Moores River Drive. The improvements include fishing docks, extension of the River Trail, erosion control measures, a parking lot, boardwalk, pedestrian crossings, signage and landscaping. The shoreline in this area is badly eroding and pedestrian access is very poor posing a safety hazard to runners, walkers, bicyclists, and people wanting to fish. SCOTT HOUSE AND COOLEY GARDENS Recently both the Scott House and Cooley Gardens have enjoyed renewed attention. Currently the Scott House is used as a meeting location for several local clubs and veteran groups recently displaced from the Lansing Civic Center sale. This usage is expected to continue. The department is currently studying the structural and mechanical integrity of the house. It is anticipated the study will recommend preserving the structure as opposed to demolition. If preservation is the result, the department will continue to invest in the house, returning it to safe and useable standards. An attempt will be made to replicate the previous English Tudor style and recruit private organizations to adopt the house and generate revenues that will sustain required maintenance. The renovations will help promote its future use as a meeting location for city staff and civic organization. Discussions have also suggested the Scott Center be used as a fine art studio or display. Cooley Gardens is being renovated and returned to its original beauty. Extensive work has been completed concerning bed cleaning, plant pruning and replanting. The river bank behind the Scott House which was once carefully planted and cared for as gardens by the original residents is also being considered for rejuvenation. The proposed River Trail is planned to pass below the Scott Center when it connects Riverpoint Park with Moores Park. The riverbank, erosion problems and some landscaping along the trail are proposed projects that will enhance the Scott House and Cooley Gardens. The trail will utilize Cooley and Scott Gardens switch- back ramps to ascend the steep riverbank to provide accessibility to the disabled. The Parks Department will continue to work in conjunction with the Michigan Women's Historical Center, located adjacent to the gardens, to maintain the Scott Center Complex and Cooley Gardens to provide the maintenance required for the facility, grounds and garden. The 4.16 House is currently being studied to determine if it can be restored. It is forecasted that the master plan will provide the direction required for major interior and exterior improvements to the house. Therefore, renovation projects are anticipated within this next five-year period, from code compliance to major restoration. RIVER TRAIL Currently the six mile River Trail extends from Dietrich Park, in the north end of Lansing, to the border of East Lansing at Clippert Street. The trail provides linear recreation and transportation opportunities along the Grand and Red Cedar Rivers for bicyclists, rollerbladers, joggers and walkers. The trail interconnects a series of facilities such as Riverfront Park, the City Market, the Downtown Central Business District, the Capitol, Impression 5 Science Museum, R.E. Olds Science Museum, the Solar Walk, the Lansing Center, the Turner -Dodge House, the Brenke Fish Ladder and Potter Park Zoo. The immediate goal of the River Trail Master Plan is, to complete the connection from Riverpoint Park to Moores Park. Future plans include completion of the trail on the west side from Moores Park to Waverly Road, continuing the path northward from Dietrich -Park to Waverly Road and to cross Kalamazoo Street Bridge and make connection with East Lansing, Michigan State University, in a safe and responsible manner. In addition, the trail is proposed to head south along Sycamore Creek linking Potter Park and Zoo across Mt. Hope Road, through Sycamore Golf Course and connecting with the proposed Ingham County Park known currently as Solomon Pits, located west of Aurelius Road and north of Cavanaugh. The department shall make efforts to acquire and secure easements to link the River Trail from Potter Park and Zoo along or near Sycamore Creek, as stated above, and south of I-96 to Holt (Delhi Township). With the new renovations to the Lansing Center, the area of River Trail between the Lansing Center and the river is in need of renovation. Plans are being developed to include the River Trail immediately under the Michigan Avenue bridge. Wentworth Park, located west across the river from the Lansing Center, may also be targeted for major restoration to enhance the view and provide for special events near the Lansing Center, possibly in the form of an outdoor amphitheater. The renovations to these park lands will include new docks, walks, water. features and landscaping. PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE ACCESS During the February public hearing, comments suggested evaluating pedestrian and bicycle access throughout the city. Access for these users should be safe and controlled with linkage to neighborhoods, shopping centers and downtown attractions. Efforts should be pursued to provide connections to points of interest within the city as well as, to adjacent communities. A specific area mentioned includes the area along the east side of Clippert Street from Kalamazoo to Michigan Avenue and the area along the south side of Michigan Avenue from Clippert Street 4.17 easterly to the East Lansing city limits. Extension of the River Trail from Clippert east to Michigan State University was also considered as a high priority since many students access the trail by this route. FORESTRY PROGRAM The City of Lansing has been named an "All American Tree City" b the National Arbor - Y g tY Y Society for five years consecutively. The Forestry Division is responsible for all street trees located between the curb and sidewalk as well as trees on all public and park lands. This adds up to an estimated 120,000 trees cared for by the division. Forestry currently maintains nurseries, tree installation, tree maintenance, tree hazard reduction, emergency response and tree removal. The future will focus on participation in Global Releaf and tree maintenance to prolong tree life. Forestry provides a major impact in the quality of life and city beautification as "Trees are the City." Goals of the Forestry Program include: improving tree care, plantings, beautifying city entry ways and corridors into the city, developing partnerships with neighborhoods, protecting valued trees, identifying future funds and promoting community education programs. PARK SECURITY The Parks Department utilizes the Lansing Police Department (LPD) and private security to control most populated events. The Lansing Police Department works closely with the Parks Department to insure a safe and enjoyable experience for visitors to the parks and recreational facilities. The LPD provides routine security coverage and response calls for police service in " the parks and, in cooperation with private security police, also provide crowd control during special events. In the past the Parks Department had its own specialized Park Police Unit. Many citizens feel the department should return to this practice. However, others support a new program which would station police in neighborhood precincts. The Mayor is promoting police units to be stationed within school buildings and patrol neighborhoods and parks. During 1994 and 1995 the Police Department has created a neighborhood Network Center program to be located in 3-4 areas of the community. The Parks Department will work with the Lansing Police Department rj to provide assistance in developing recreational services, if deemed appropriate by the Mayor, Park Board and Council. Currently, there are community offices in two (2) of the community centers, Kingsley and Foster. It is fully intended to maintain these offices while expanding the special inter -relationship between the Parks Department and the Police Athletic League. The mutual goal of providing recreational opportunities to the youth of the community needs to be strengthened and expanded. In 1994, there were some reductions in the LPD's staffing levels. The LPD has requested full funding of all authorized positions in the fiscal year 1995-96 budget. With these reductions 4.18 r in staffing, the LPD is challenged in providing adequate coverage of special events sponsored by the city. Consideration should 'be given to the need for private security to supplement the LPD officers. CEMETERIES The department will continue to maintain Mt. Hope, Evergreen and North Cemeteries. Burials are expected to decline in Mt. Hope and North. The cemetery infrastructure requires evaluation in terms of fencing, waterlines and continued road maintenance. Expansion of Evergreen Cemetery may, be necessary within the next five years to provide additional burial sites. A cemetery feasibility plan was recently completed in July of 1994, by L.F. Sloane Consulting Group. The recommendations suggest selling the cemeteries to a private company. Should this option not be approved by a vote of the people as mandated to sell park lands, the plan then recommends many options for improving the revenue stream, new management practices, including a columbarium for cremation memorials and other capital improvements. Please refer to the plan for more specific details. OAK PARK FIELD OFFICE COMPLEX The Oak Park Complex currently houses the service garages for most department vehicles and equipment, division offices for Forestry and Grounds and Landscape Maintenance and material storage, as well as a work base for the majority of the persons employed in Field Services Division. The building is in immediate need of improvements to the restrooms. This facility is currently in need of replacement due to the deteriorated condition of the buildings, inefficient work conditions and the need for increased worker safety. The Oak Park Complex was constructed in 1948 and has served its purpose over the past years. The existing structures do not comply with current codes or accessibility standards. The department recommends a new facility be located and built to serve the Field Services Division. A study needs to be conducted to locate a new site or to demolish the existing building and rebuild._ Land to the immediate west, between Oak Park and the railroad tracks fronting Shiawasee Street, has been offered for sale. This property, if not contaminated, would be important to acquire for improved access onto Shiawassee, parking and storage, if the Oak Park Field Office Complex is to remain in its present location. If decisions are slow to materialize, improvements to existing restrooms should be made to meet code. In addition, the present radio system used to communicate between City Hall, Oak Park Field Office and vehicles in the field needs to be improved. The. present system is inadequate. The potential may exist to combine the parks radio with other city agencies. PRIVATIZATION Opportunities must be studied in order to determine where private individuals and firms 4.19 :J f} can offer the public better quality and reasonably priced recreational services than a city agency. Privatization will provide additional recreational opportunities for the Lansing community which are regulated by the department while allowing the department to focus on programs and facilities in which it can provide better than the private sector. Examples of privatization already exist with the Potter Park Canoe Rental and the operation of park concessions by advisory groups. Other recreation opportunity examples may include privatized facilities at Ranney Park such as a family recreation center, winter sports complex, aquatic facility, golf dome or adventure golf. Other potentials include boat rentals, special events, sports rentals, vendors and concessionaires at other park locations. These ventures should be encouraged when they represent cost savings, unusual services or serve in the public's best interest. REVENUE PRODUCING FACILITIES In order for the department to continue to offer quality up-to-date programming it is becoming increasingly necessary to look toward privatization as well as revenue producing facilities and activities in order to continue to be able to maintain current facilities and programming. Trends toward revenue producing activities have been increasing within the recreation industry. In order for public entities to continue to maintain or expand, additional funding must be acquired to staff and program the facilities. The city has experienced a reduction in federal and state funding support during the same period in time that new mandated programs must be implemented. This coupled with increased costs associated with operations has resulted in reduced services in many general fund programs throughout the city. Continually the department is being forced to reduce programming, not program, or provide inadequate maintenance. Revenue producing facilities will allow some facilities to be self-supporting and reduce demand on the General Fund. PARK MILLAGE A five year park millage was passed in 1991 which produced "1 mill" or approximately 7.5 million dollars used in targeting specific capital' improvements and major repairs or replacement items. Although not all proposed projects were completed, many were accomplished. A proposed second park millage is necessary to continue this work and will be a significant factor in determining the success of this current five-year plan. The department plans to place another five-year, 1 mill proposal before the voters in the fall of 1995. The park millage was used as matching funds for many state and federal grant programs that parlayed the funds produced by the millage. The five year millage produces approximately 1.5 million dollars per year. The actual funds used for capital improvements, less administration, engineering, design and some minor repair and maintenance projects will result in approximately $ 6,307,971. To date the Parks and Recreation Department has "matched or leveraged" approximately $ 5,224,853 totaling $11,532,824 devoted to capital improvements. Because of the millage, approximately 55% additional funds have been raised through matching federal grants, state grants and private donations. This match figure may actually rise if additional grants become available within the 4.20 I Icurrent five year millage period. The millage was desperately needed to prevent the deterioration of the basic park infrastructure. It is apparent that the 1990 millage was a great step toward the stabilization of the park system. It is also becoming increasingly apparent that an additional five year millage will be required' to continue the success of this effort. DOWNTOWN CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT It will be important for the Parks and Recreation Department to continue to participate in the development of the Capital Park Complex, proposed by the State of Michigan, and its expanded impact on the immediate downtown areas. The department's involvement in the renovation of Reutter, Durant, Ferris and Wentworth Parks within the downtown area will play an important part in the extension of the Capital Park concept into the downtown business district. A new committee was added this year called the "Downtown Coalition." This group, comprised of representatives from various business organizations in Lansing, indicated the need for continued downtown Washington Mall maintenance as well as enhancement of River Trail access, entrepreneurs, promotions and special events. They also suggested making the new baseball stadium plaza an urban park and linking the Central Business District with "Old Town" on the north end of the city. Finally, and no less important, the group supported continued updating and revitalization of the existing downtown parks. OLD TOWN A committee developed as a spin off from the Downtown Coalition, known as the "Old Town Association Committee." This group has a special focus in the business district north of Oakland Street and east of the Grand River, known as Old Town. They support street . maintenance, River Trail improvements, lighting the north Lansing dam, development of a new park or expanding Burchard Park (Brenke Fish Ladder) north to Turner Street and linking to the Central Business District with improved transportation options such as a mini rail trolley on the existing railroad track, improved CATA (bus) access and improved maps, signs and other indicators/promotions to attract visitors. It was suggested that interpretive signs be created providing information about the Fish Ladder and the salmon planted by the DNR. WATER BASED RECREATION It has been documented by the DNR in past state recreation plans, that the mid -Michigan area is lacking in water based recreation facilities. Therefore Lansing, as well as Ingham County, has been working toward creating water based opportunities. The following highlights some of the proposed actions: Crego Park: A new revised master plan is currently being prepared for Crego Park. This facility could provide year round recreational opportunities for the city's residents. The park may be revenue producing or tax supported. The site was contaminated by improper chemical waste disposal 4.21 t practices during the 1960-70's. During the 1980's, the site was cleaned up at a cost of 8 million dollars. Plans have been reduced from a major "Water Fun Park" to a more passive water based ` park to including a shelter, trails, fishing, boating, picnicking and family related activities. A connection to the existing River Trail is also a prime consideration. More active recreation might include cross country skiing, in -line skating, ice skating, mountain bikes, volleyball, basketball and other more traditional park activities. Acquisition of properties along Mt. Hope and Fidelity Roads are necessary to create an adequate entry into the park off of Mt. Hope which will avoid disturbing residents who live on Fidelity Road, which is currently the only access route into the park. Other Water Based Opportunities: Other water based recreation potentials include improving Grand River Park to provide better boating, restroom and launching facilities, waterfront improvements and River Trail extension at Frances Park along Moores River Drive, River Trail improvements at Michigan Avenue including a downtown amphitheater, promenade and waterfront enhancements, expansion of the River Trail west to Frances Park/Waverly Road, expanding north to Waverly Road/Grand Woods Park and south to the new Ingham County Park currently known as Solomon Pits (Aurelius & Cavanaugh) and purchase, acquire or lease and develop any and all waterfront property that further promotes water based recreation on behalf of Lansing's citizens... OUTDOOR BASKETBALL FACILITIES Outdoor Basketball Facilities are needed throughout the city. Many parks do and should provide basketball. The department plans to continue this practice. In addition, an outdoor basketball complex is proposed at Benjamin Davis Park in the southwest part of the city. Due to the community interest in basketball in this section of the city, a six court complex is recommended; renovation of one existing court and five new courts all within the same area. The courts are proposed to be lighted and provide basketball as a concentrated activity. Other sites throughout the city should be evaluated for their potential to upgrade their basketball facilities. If the Benjamin Davis lighted facility is successful, there may be interest in additional night basketball facilities at regional or community parks, which would help eliminate problems associated with night basketball in neighborhood parks. BASEBALL, SOFTBALL & RECREATIONAL BALL FIELDS The department has many ball fields ranging from quality tournament play forsoftball at Ranney and baseball at Kircher to intramural and other league play at Westside, Comstock, Davis, Elm, Gier, Marshall, Quentin, St. Joseph, Sycamore, Kendon, and Washington Parks. Many 1 neighborhood parks contain recreation fields for drop in play. The department will. continue to promote, improve and expand these and other traditional active recreation facilities as demand �\ increases. Interest has been expressed by Everett High School's baseball coach to light a baseball field. A study should be conducted to determine if and where it should occur. If the demand �� 4.22 1 is proven then the parks department will work with the Lansing School Board to provide a joint facility. STADIUM PARK PLAZA Currently there is a new Minor League Baseball Stadium proposed, located between Larch and Cedar Streets north of Michigan Avenue. Plans for this facility are currently being developed. The stadium is envisioned as a major economic and social asset to the community, and is expected to draw people into downtown Lansing from the region. The plan includes a park/plaza, and picnic areas for. the public to use. The park/plaza area is proposed to be located on the south end, bordered by Michigan Avenue, Cedar and Larch Streets, and include benches, paving, landscaping and large open areas to allow for adequate entry into the stadium, and will serve as a downtown park when the stadium is not being used. Picnic and parking areas are proposed at the north end of the property. Both the plaza and picnic area will benefit the public during game time and also when not in use, acting as another urban park, and should be included in the park system. This development will improve the image of this area of downtown and r, provide additional green space in the Central Business District. SOCCER COMPLEX A A cooperative effort has been put forth by the City of Lansing and Ingham County Parks and Recreation Departments to construct soccer fields on city property. The property, in the southeast portion of the city off Pine Tree Road, is known as Parcel D and is on long term lease to Ingham County. Ingham County put out RFP's and is in the process of hiring a consultant. The consultant will develop a plan with 7-10 outdoor soccer fields, parking and a service building. Construction will begin in early 1996. Funding has already been established for. this project. Ingham County and the City of Lansing split the cost of the matching funds for a recreation bond grant through the Department of Natural Resources. PLAYGROUNDS The parks department has initiated a major playground renovation project known as 'Project Play." It is anticipated that 20 to 60 new playgrounds will be created in the next five years, as funding allows. In addition to this effort, the Parks Department remains committed to providing barrier free access to all playgrounds, both existing and proposed. The department shall continue to upgrade existing pedestrian routes to playgrounds, and install safe and accessible. surfaces around and under play structures, while upgrading' play structures. The planning process used, to create playgrounds produced a sense of community by involving the neighborhoods and allowing choice of equipment within a fixed budget. This sense of ownership that results from the planning process has helped renew interest in family activities within the parks. The Parks Department hopes to continue with this planning process and involve as many people as possible within the next five year playground project. 4.23 OTHER ACTIVE AND PASSIVE RECREATION FACILITIES The department sponsors many other active recreation facilities such as, soccer, organized football, tennis, volleyball and other sports. The department will continue to support these active sports as demand is determined. Likewise, passive recreation activities will continue to be developed, enhanced and/or expanded; such as fishing facilities like docks and piers, canoeing opportunities, winter sports like sledding, natural ice rinks, cross-country skiing and others, boating and picnicking, walking, running and jogging. 4.24 t 0 I 91 I I I A 1 Section 5 -1 i 1 I RECREATION DEFICIENCIES Deficiencies The City of Lansing offers many opportunities for recreation and leisure through its facilities and programming. The committee reviews (Appendix A) provided strong insight into what the city's residents considered deficient in terms of parks and recreation services.. This evaluation was- then analyzed in a comparison with other deficiency research gathered pertaining to the surrounding counties and townships. The data gathered was taken primarily from completed recreation plans submitted to the Department of Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation Department for funding approval. To begin, a look was taken at external deficiencies in the neighboring communities of Ingham, Eaton and Clinton Counties, Dewitt, Meridian, Watertown, Lansing, Delta and Delhi Townships, East Lansing and Grand Ledge. Several common elements were presented as having great need within their present recreation systems. Additional sports facilities were demanded including softball diamonds, the number one request, soccer, basketball and volleyball. Indoor facilities were also requested by more than one outlying community for basketball and swimming. Although most communities utilize their local schools quite effectively for these facilities, there were several comments regarding the establishment of sports center/community centers to encompass multi -recreational opportunities; no specific locations were given. On the naturalistic side of tri-county area recreation, many requests were made for improvements of trails and.walkways through natural areas or along waterways. Several natural sites were slotted for some type of park development. There were many priorities listed for capital improvements, maintenance and renovation of existing facilities and park lands. The issue of maintaining existing infrastructure was a strong concern. The City of Lansing's residents are fortunate in that they have a wealth of outdoor and indoor facilities for parks recreation and leisure. As the Section 6 inventory details, Lansing has 112 public parks including four community centers and four golf courses. The city also has six miles of River Trail system connecting several of Lansing's park and cultural amenities. The city features many historical parks and homes such as Turner -Dodge, Scott Art & Garden Center and Cooley Gardens. Other outstanding attractions include Potter Park Zoo and Fenner Nature Center. In assessing the deficiencies of Lansing, an evaluation of existing programs and facilities combined with public input was considered the most efficient way of determining need. Pro- gramming -for the city's park facilities is extensive with activities for youth, adults, seniors, and programs for the disabled. Analysis of the committee reviews, revealed many requests for improved programming including more basketball, volleyball and baseball for women and seniors. Handicapper Concerns Committee suggested programs for the handicapped such as leisure education programs, sports training, cultural and performing arts, family activities and televised 5.1 I opportunities. The Neighborhood Committee requested increased after -school programming with crafts, sports and computers. The Forestry Committee had suggestions for city -owned greenhouses (for flowers and street plantings) and nursery stock and street tree maintenance programs. New facilities were requested primarily for sports related activities. A new softball diamond complex was listed as well as lighted youth diamonds. It should be noted that a minor league professional baseball team is due to arrive in Lansing in - 1997 and ' a stadium will be constructed to house games This stadium could potentially be used by the city for other programs when not in use by the. minor league team. New exhibits and educational facilities are desired by the zoo, as it is a popular, growing amenity and must continue with an expected level of service: There is a lack of educational administration and exhibit facilities which has been identified in the zoo's previous master plan. Renovation of existing facilities was also a consideration of several committees. Improvement requests were extensive for community center efforts, historical preservation and maintenance facilities. 'Maintenance by means of, capital improvements were listed quite heavily with regard to parks and recreation needs. Several projects have been slated for development concerning rehabilitation for improved service output. In the State's 1991-96 Recreation Plan, specific mention of infrastructure/facility rehabilitation and maintenance efforts are described at �! length (see Figure 5A, pages 5.4-5.5). Therefore in assessing the needs of Lansing's community, specific requests have been made to upgrade the following: !� All Seniors programming - Through upgraded community centers �1 Athletic programs - Through new and/or upgraded sports facilities (parks) Handicapper programs - By technical resource utilization such as multimedia innovations, television and family interaction After -school programs - Through upgraded community centers and pools Maintenance programs - Through renovation of Oak Park maintenance facility, the establishment of city owned planting stocks, master planning efforts and continued capital improvements/replacements Zoo facilities - Through new exhibits and construction of an educational and administration building Historical reservation - p B renovations to Scott House and Turner -Dodge Y g e Natural preservation - Promotion/Tourism - By continued renovations to Fenner Nature Center Through increased marketing and advertising strategies/efforts City-wide Linkage - By maintaining and extending the River Trail system to the city's limits An analysis of committee review priorities as broken into similar categories for overall priority rating is provided in Figure 5B, pages 5.6-5.8. 5.2 i 1 I The major concerns of the committees tended to lean toward internal restoration. Quality J Q t3' service was the underlying theme to many of their requests. A high quality level must be maintained by the Parks and Recreation Department in all divisions of operation from staffing and programming to facility maintenance and accessibility. In striving to meet the mission of the department, quality of service is a definite priority. All of the city's needs, regardless of their inclusion on the above listing, will be positively impacted by providing customer service in a friendly manner. This may include adding trained staff, recruiting more volunteers or hiring outside/private services. Many of the committees stated a need for staffing and/or increased personnel training and education. The formulation of specific interest committees was also listed by more than one group as being important for interaction and communication with the city's population. Standards The City of Lansing has accepted standards as recommended by the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA). The city designates and maintains its park land inventory by following these guidelines as applicable. It is to be noted that the city is compliance in recommended allowances for open spaces; a listing of the national standards is presented for review as Figure 5C on pages 5.9-5.13, at the end of this section. 5.3 Figure 5A: Excerpt. State of Michigan 1991-96 Recreation -Plan Community Recreation Goal: Restore and improve Michigan's community recreation infrastructure Hundreds of Michigan communities have developed community recreation plans in recent years. These plans are required for eligibility for DNR grants. A recurring theme in these plans is the need to upgrade basic recreation facilities. Many communities have told the DNR that they need- -funding--for- -small- and - modest -sized.. projects 'to develop basic community recreation facilities, and that few such projects are funded by current DNR grant programs. This concern has been expressed directly, through recreation organizations, and through the legislature. There is a need for stable and continuing State funding to help communities' do this. Critical needs are renovation of existing facilities; -and improvements to support facilities, i 'such as rest rooms, roads, parking areas, and utilities. State funding programs are not adequate to help communities meet their basic recreation needs, especially the need for small and medium-sized projects to improve basic facilities. The $70-million local Recreation Bond program has helped to address this need, but most of the Bond money will be allocated by 1993; at that time there will still be a great backlog of unmet need for.improving basic community recreation. The MNRTF will continue to provide some $5 million each year in State and local recreation development funding; but MNRTF priorities focus on projects with a natural resource orientation, so it assists few facility -oriented projects such as renovation and support facility development. Also, the Bond, MNRTF, and LWCF programs allow large grants (maximums range from $250,000 to $750,000); small local projects have a. hard time competing with large ones, and so much of the funding goes to larger projects. Renovation needs. In 1987, the DNR - published Rebuilding Michigan's Recreation Infrastructure. The report presented results of a study estimating that $719 million of renovation were needed to bring Michigan's public recreation infrastructure up to the condition desired by the administering agencies. Of that total, $561 million, or 78 percent, were needed for local government facilities, the remainder for DNR facilities. In greatest need of renovation. for local government were outdoor recreation. facilities— particularly play areas, picnic facilities, ballfields, and tennis courts. Also high on the local renovation needs list were support facilities such as roads, parking areas, and restrooms. Only part of the $70 million in local Bond funding is going 'to renovation, so much remains to be done to address a need of $561 million. I 5.4 1 Community Recreation Accomplishments Michigan's greatest recent achievement in improving community recreation was the 1988 passage by voters of the $140-million Recreation Bond ballot proposal. Improvements made with the $70-million local share began in 1989 and continue into the 90's. The MNRTF, LWCF, and other State funding programs have- also helped communities improve recreation infrastructure. CommunityRecreation- Actions Community Recreation Grants. Michigan has allocated about half its LWCF apportionment for the next five years to small and modest -sized projects to improve basic community recreation facilities. -The DNR has titled this funding "Community Recreation grants." Community Recreation grants are small ($10,000-$50,000) grants to local units of government for development of basic -community recreation facilities —such as ballfields, tennis courts, playgrounds, and picnic areas —and including support facilities, renovation of existing facilities, and retrofitting of existing facilities to make them accessible to persons with disabilities. (See later issue discussion on "Accessible Recreation"). Based on recent federal funding levels, the DNR expects to have about $300,000 per year available for Community Recreation grants. We do not make Community Recreation grants for land acquisition. The MNRTF provides nearly $20 million a year in dedicated land acquisition funding, and the MNRTF Board has been generous in its support -of acquisition of land for community recreation. The DNR has developed a project selection process and priority rating system for Community Recreation grant applications. See Appendix A, Land and Water Conservation Fund Project Selection Process, for more information. Other local grants. Other DNR programs will continue to make grants to local units of government to improve community, county, and regional recreation opportunities. Major funding programs that will provide local recreation grants include the Local Recreation Bond program, the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund, the Waterways Fund, the Coastal Management program; the Inland Fisheries Cooperative Grant program, the Recreation Improvement Fund, the Snowmobile Trail Improvement Fund, and the Off -Road Vehicle Trail Improvement Fund.. The DNR will also, continue to, provide recreation technical assistance to local units in overall planning, site planning, organization, financing, and accessibility to people with disabilities. 5.5 Figure 5B: Priority Relationships (taken from Committee Summaries) The following figure is a listing of priorities gathered from committee reviews. They have been catagorized according to similarities of interest or common need. The top five overall priorities are representative of the most requested needs by committees. Numbers listed in () after committee names corresponds to the priority originally assigned by that committee. By identifying and ' examining the top five overall priorities, as to highest need voiced by the public, the process toward problem solving and direction has begun. They are as follows: The ton five priorities: 1. Improvements/Specific capital improvements requested - golf courses (5), community centers (1-5), special events (5), oak park (1-5), scott house (1-4). 2. Increase or improve staffing requirements/working conditions - natural areas (1), seniors (2), access advisory (4), scott house (5), oak park (1-5), forestry (related). 3. Planning (master) or Capital improvement planning needed - athletics (2), special events (2), forestry (2), cemeteries (4). 4. Establish or create a new council or committee for programs - seniors (4), special events (4), forestry (3), regional (1&4). 5. Redesign or reorganize existing facilities - athletics (3), oak park (1&2), cemeteries (1), scott house (1-3). Specific priorities as presented by committees: a system to appropriate revenues into capital improvement funds- -golf course (1), cemeteries implement developed Master Plan concepts or previous goals- -golf course (2), natural areas (3), seniors (1) . produce/conduct a feasibility study for an existing or new facility- -golf course (3&4), improvements/ specific capital improvements requested- -golf course (5), comm. centers (1-5), special events (5), oak park (1-5), scott house (1-4), 5.6 increase or improve staffing requirements or working conditions- -natural areas (1), seniors (2), access advisory (4), scott house (5), oak park (1-5), forestry, develop partnerships/coalitions within the community groups- -natural areas (2), forestry (5), regional (2&3), review and concern for existing and/or future planning- -natural areas (4), produce/conduct a community Needs Analysis for a facility or programming- -natural areas (5), provide or seek new facilities- -seniors (3), special events (4), oak park (1), cemeteries (2), establish or create a new council or committee for a program- -seniors (4), special events (1), forestry (3), regional (1&4), provide or establish means for more funding- -seniors (5), community centers, forestry (5), improve general practices, maintenance, workmanship- -athletics (1), forestry (1) planning (master) or capital improvement planning needed- -athletics (2), special events (2), forestry (2), cemeteries (4), redesign or reorganization of facilities- -athletics (3), oak park (1 &2), cemeteries (1), scott house (1-3), programming needs review, restructuring or development- -athletics (4), access advisory (1-3), neighborhoods (1,4,5), communication needs improvements between staff and departments- -athletics (5), access and availability to all users is needed- -access advisory (5), establish a system for equipment availability and usage- -special events (3), improve public image or marketing efforts- -forestry (4), 5.7 consider the selling of lands or portions of lands- -cemeteries (3), new policy or ordinance changes- -cemeteries (5), forestry (4), concerns for safety and public awareness- -neighborhoods (2), regional (5), issues of transportation- -neighborhoods (3), 5.8 IFigure 5C A Recommended Classification System for Local and Regional Recreation Open Space Source: Roger A. Lancaster, Ed: 19 3: Recreation. Park and Open Space Standards and Guidelines. exan rla,Virginia: kational Recreation and ParK Association. Pages 5647. This classification system is intended to serve as a guide to planning —not as an absolute blue- print. Sometimes more than one component may occur within the same site (but not on the same parcel of land), particularly with respect to special uses within a regional park. Planners of park and recreation systems should be careful to providem ata minimum, be co posed of a "core system uate land for each functional component e of larkl�ands, with N RPA suggests that a park system, a total of 6.25 to 10.5 acres of developed open space Per 1,000 population. The size and amount of adjunct parklands will vary from community to community, but must be taken into account when con- sidering a total, well-rounded system of parks and recreation areas. COMPONENT USE SERVICE AREA DESIRABLE SIZE ACRES11.000 POPULATION DESIRABLE SITE CHARACTERISTICS A. LOCAL/CLOSE-TO-HOME SPACE: Mini -Park Specialized facilities Las than jG-while 1 scre or less 0.25 to 0 5A Within neighbor - hoods and.in d that serve a concen- radius proximity to apart- trated or limited poP- meet complexes. ulathon or spee'fie ; townhouse develop - group such as tots Or ment or housing for senior citizens- the elderly. Area for intense ree- t to S mile radius 15* Beres 1.0 to 2.OA Suited for intense development. Easily Neighborhood Park/Playground reathonal activitha. to serve a population accessible to neigh - such as field games. up to 5.000 to borhood Population — court games. crafts, nehghborhoodl. geographically playground aPPa- centered with safe rows area. skatins walking and bike ac- picn;ckmj wading eels. May be level - pools, etc. oped as a school - park facility. Community Park Area of diverse en• Several neighbor- 25+ acres 5.0 to 8.0A May include natural features. such as vironmental quality, hoods. 1 to 2 mile water bodies. and May include areas radius. areas suited for in - suited for intense reC- national facilitim tense development. Easily accessible to such as athletic eom- neighborhood served. plexm large swim - Ming pools. May be an area of natural Quality for outdoor recreation. such as walking, viewing. trt b any combig. na- y be any combina- tion of the above. tion depending upon site suitability and com nhunity reed. TOTAL CLOSE -TO -HOME SPACE C2S-10.5 A I.000 5.9 (continued) 1 B. REGIONAL SPACE: rda Reganal/Metro- Area of natural or Several Communities. 200+ Ceres 5.0 to 10.0A Contiguous to or encompassing politan Park ornamental quality 1 hour driving time natural resources for outdoor reerea- tion, such as picnick- ing, boating. fishing, swimming, camping. and trail uses; may include play areas. Regional Pak Area of natural Several communities. 1,000E acres; Variable Diverse or unique natural resources, Reserve quality for nature- 1 hour driving time.. sufficient area to en- such as takes. oriented outdoor. compass the resource to be presence and streams, marshes, recreation, such as viewing, and studying managed. flora. fauns, top - nature. wildlife habi- ography tat, conservation. swirnmirsg, picnicking, hiking. fishing, boat- ing, camping, and Vail tries. May in- clude active play areas. Generally, 80% of the land is reserved for corservation and natural resource man- agement, with less then 20» used for recreation development TOTAL REGIONAL SPACE 15.20 A/1.000 C. SPACE THAT MAY BE- LOCAL OR REGIONAL AND IS UNIQUE TO EACH COMMUNITY: Linear Park Area developed for No applicable Sufficient width to Variable Built or natural cor- one or more varying standard. protect the resource ridom such as util- modes of recreational and provide maxi• ity rights -of -way, travel, such as hiking, mum use. bluff lines, vegeta- W'iking, snowrnabilirsg, tion patterns, and horseback riding, roads, that link other Cross-country skiing, eomponenu of the canoeing and pleasure recreation system or driving. May include community facilities. active play areas. such as school, (NOTE: any included libraries, commercial for any of above eons• areas, and other park poems may occur in areas_ the ~linear park.") Special Use Areas for specialized No applicable Variable depending Variable within eommuniises. or single purpose nee• • standard. on desired size. reational activities, such as golf courses. nature centers, mari- nas. zoos, conserva- tories. arboreta. dis- play gardens. arenas. outdoor theaters. gun ranges, or downhill ski areas, or areas that preserve, maintain, and interpret build- ings, sites. and objects of archeological sig- nificance. Also plaza or squares in or Hear commercial centers, boulevards, parkways. Conservancy Protection and man- No applicable Sufficient to protect Variable Variable, depending agement of the standard. the resource. on the resource be- natural/cultural err ing protected. vironment with rec. reation use as a aseco ry obleetnC. 5.10 Suggested Facility Development Standards Source: Roger A. Lancaster, Ed. 1983. Recreation Park and'Ooen Space Standards and Guidelines, exan ria,Virginia: Mat one I KIMMIRT-lon a a sociation. Pages 60-61. 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Mtlaa of 2:1 soft CMW It correne"ty lm wmw. sort er oratmW we. ram NIA NIA N/A fihomm twe Mrd ao1• book Arent NIA iMel1 also trre"kt 50 e0. fi of ford and lawn with Mote a 1nY• kvwm of 5% Met So ld. tL p woo Oar pntereoMf. so*" "awe. T1rrrlowr rlao i - oms conowtdv aw 3. Thee wamM be 3/A Misled trap twirarrry ■maonwp M1d per A ewL of "ash. 5..12 Type of Op ity Plan Standard (a) Focal Park Land (acres) 10/1,000 Archery Ranges (b) 1/50, 000 Bal 1 f J el (c) 1/3, 000 Outdoor Basketball comets (c) 1/5, 000 Bicycle Trails (miles) 1/40,000 Golf courses (b) 1/25, 000 Indoor Ice Rinks . 1/50,000 Outdoor Ice Rinks - Artif. 1/20,000 Picric areas (tables) 1/200 Playgrauids (c) 1/3, 000 Rifle Ranges (b) 1/50,000 Shotgun. Ranges (b) 1/50, 000 Sledding Hills (c) 1/40,000 S000er Fields (c) 1/20,000 Outdoor Sid wing Pools 1/40,000 Outdoor Testis courts (c) 1/4, 000• Boat Iawxihes (parking) 1/400. mpg (mites) (d) 1/150 Cross -Country Ski Trails (miles) 1/10,000 Fishing Acoess (feet) 1,000/1,000 Fishing Piers 1/100,000 Hiking pails (miles) 1/5,000 Horseback Riding Trails (miles) 1/20,000 Nature Areas (areas) 1/50,000 Nature Trails (miles) 1/20,000 ORV Areas (acres) 1/7•500 ORV Trails (MUM) • 1/10, 000 Land Open toSna�aoobilirtq (acres) 10/1, 000 SnmobilNails (miles) (miles) :__ _ - ow 1/3, 000 ad ming Beaches 1/25,000 (a) thhits/Pqxlation --+• ` �" _ .,:. (b) Includes private clubs and ccamemaial - (c) Does not include facilities cn `$c hool`grotut3s.- (d) Includes amnerCial facilities. _ Michigan Delpart mertt of 'MUzal "' 986: (Source: FZ B -1•i00I- M; �j q ► S Fde�c.'r'eatiash , ,�.%. ` 7 . •»++� / ail � 3( r ....f +c-rya...:.may=...+a+u.+..+`9..:..� �. '"s+ i7a• .. a 5.13 1 1 1 1 11 11 1 Section 6 11 1 RECREATION INVENTORY 1 ' This recreation inventory is provided to describe the existing recreational opportunities offered to the residents of Lansing. The importance of this inventory is in its use for identifying and assessing the community's needs within our present parks recreation services and facilities. The information presented in this section will begin with a recent map displaying the city's park lands on page 6.2, followed by a Park Facilities Inventory Chart (page 6.3-6.4) listing activities and site characteristics found at each park. Current recreational programs offered b the city are then described on pages 6.5- p �' Y tY P g 6.11. This listing is followed by a location map of all Community and Senior Centers (page 6.12) that are operated by the city and other charitable organizations. Also provided is a listing of all Lansing Schools with their classifications of city-wide, community or neighborhood (page 6.13) and a location map showing School/Park combinations (page 6.14). A map showing the locations for the city's Golf Courses and Cemeteries is then provided on page 6.15, followed by a map illustrating the locations of Lansing's Natural and Historic Sites (page 6.16). Finally, as the inventory is concluded, a list of non -city owned recreation facilities in the area is presented, pages 6.17-6.25, a listing of ,Regional Parks and Recreation Facilities (page 6.26-6.28) and a map representing regional facilities on pages 6.29. rem 1 1 1 1 11 1 1 F PARK FACILITIES INVENTORY LANSING PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT •� PARK '•`•.'; INDEX NAME ACRES•:'•.; D5 ADADO FMNERFRONT 18 80 o W. J Y N m N:U 8> z is Z $ 'tW- 2 J J d ga • :''tJLu Z z U :: U d a Q to ►�- N • 0_0' ::. o W %�� Q ai :; D YZ R • � z M F � • z W �• C1 Q rc �'?? a ;::SPECIAL PARK FEATURES • CITY MARKET, AMPHITHEATER, FESTIVALS 1.4 ATTWDOD 28.80 •:. • • • • :; • .".LARGE OPEN FIELD G-2 AVERILL 8.00' • • C•8 BANCROFT 45.30'%' • • • • ';:'; • • • ;' • F5 BARB DEAN TOT LOT 0.89' • • • '3i C-4 BASSETT 4.00 ' • • • 15 BECK 10.40'' • 1.4 BLUEBELL 2.70',•'•' • • C5 BURCHARD 520 . :% D • • • -FISH LADDER, N. DAM. CANOE PORTAGE F41 CAESER-DONORA 3.00'• H5 CAVANAUGH 25.00'' • • • ;i • • E-5 CHERRY HILL 4.70 z': 2 • • E • :>'R/D • • F5 CLIFFORD 5.40+; • • #'s 3 • • C-4 COMSTOCK 820'; 2 • • • % • • ?i • E5 COOLEY 1.40';:; • :': • • • '..FORMALGARDEN F-7• CREGO LARGE 200.70"'' D • • • :;;LAKE FRONTAGE, NATURAL SETTING 15 DAVIS 41:80:# 3 • 2 • :: 2 • • :; • • C5 DIETRICH 5.00';'; ':i • • • • ;: C-3 DUNNEBACKE 6.40 ? :•': 2 • • r:'• • D5 DURANT 3.00 • • is ::HISTORICSITE, ARCH C5 EDMORE 0.50' • • • E5 ELM 5.80 ? • • • • • • is G-4 ELMHURST 5.00;#: • • :;: 2 • G5 EVERETT 3.00 i • • • D-7 FAIRVIEW 11.82'i '% ''NATURALAREA G-7 FENNER 128.00 'i • ;:': • • • ' ;ARBORETUM, TOURS D-4 FERRIS 3.00'; • • • B5 FILLEY 220:i • • • H-1 FINE 35.80;•:;' • G 7 FOREST VIEW 8.10 ;i • 2 2 • • • ':3 • • :: • 0-7 FOSTER C.C. 2.30 `: % • • • :: • ;:COMMUNITY CENTER, GYM E-7 FOSTER 4.00:; • 3 • F-2 FRANCES 57.80 ti' • 3 • :> • • :;:'; O • • • .FORMAL FLOWER GARDENS. RIVER OVERLOOK H-1 FULTON 28.30''; • • :`: ''• D • RIVER OVERLOOK D-4 GENESEE 0.40.`;; • J-3 GEORGETOWN 1120 ;: • 3 2 • • ':i; • 85 GIER C.C. 38.50+:.4 • %: • • • ;:` • :::COMMUNITY CENTER, GYM, SOFTBALL COMPLEX G-7 GLEN EDEN 3.00, F-2 GRAND RIVER 42.60 a ':1 • ';i;R/p • • B-1 GRAND WOODS 139.30 • • • • • • f 'JIDMINISTERED BY DELTA TOWNSHIP J-2 GRAVES 8.00 %T • • • F5 " GREENCROFT 1.50 H-2 HILLBORN 6.70 �x • • • E4 HILLSDALE 3204 • G-3 HOLLY 5.00 "I B-3 HORSEBROOK 4.30 n' • • • ' D-4 HULL COURT 1.30< • • E-6 HUNTER 14.00::'i • • :% 2 • • 1: • • ' :.:OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOL ' •3 GINGHAM 11.8p s> • • • F5 E IRVING 0.40'' 8-4 JONES LAKE 1.80''E "'i • ::;LAKE FRONTAGE E5 MM KALAZOO PLAZA 0.40?: • '+ • • '�R.E. OLDS MEMORIAL STATUE 1-5KAYNORTH 520`.'' • H5 KENDON 5.80:`:'' • • • C-7 KIMBERLY 19.50 ti; ::'NATURAL MARSH ECO SYSTEM E-4 KINGSLEY C.C. 4.60''' • • •• • :;# • • • ;:;COMMUNITY CENTER, GYM E-8 KIRCHER-MUNICPAL S.70'+ • T ''; • 'ikBASEBALL STADIUM C5 LARCH 0.50 %'' • ''< F-2 LEWTON 1.70'' ''% • G-S LYONS 5.00 • . 2 • J5 MARSCOT 5.00 '' • :% 2 • 0.8 MARSHALL 11.IOi • • • • :% 8 • • • • -!SAND VOLLEYBALL w MCKINCH 5.50 • • • W D-2 MICHK33ANAVE. 28.10. 0 J5 MILLER ROAD C.C. 0.30 MEETING CENTER F4 MOORES 22.90 D ..-SHUFFLEBOARD, S. DAM, OUTDOOR SWIMMING t-7 MUNN .14.40 D-6 OAK 16.70 o D5 IIM ARMORY 6.80%. 0 o 4_ 0 C-8 ORMOND 820 r., 0 0 0 D5 OSBORN 0.601. 0 0 H-3 PLEASANT VIEW xi C-6 PORTER F-6 POTTER 98.50 0 CANOE RENTALS, FEE• H-6 PDXSON 16.70.' -ZOO. F4 QUENTIN 10. 3 0 2 • 2 D-8 RANNEY 19. 1 o 3 j:j: SOFTBALL STADIUM C5 REASONER 6.60:. E-7 REGENT 4.90 G5 REOLA 0.60'... E5 REUTTER 3.00 .,:FOUNTAIN H5 RISDALE 17.60. e 2 0 iiii 0 E-5 RWERPOINT D 0 9 0 CONFLUENCE RIVERSIDE 11' � F-4 73i.- 9 E5 ST. JOSEPH 18.80 i 3 0 6 0:::F _i7_ -i-- E-5 SCOTT CENTER 5.50." 0 0 0 --*..*.SUNKEN GARDEN. INDOOR MEETING CENTER SCOTT WOODS 87.40 0 iiii e o o o ::::NATURAL SETTINGG-6 B5 SEVENTH -6 F SHUBEL -'-'CEMETERY OFFICE E-6 STABLER 1.30.*. F5 STROUD 0.80 C-2 SUNSETHILLS F5 SYCAMORE 10.00 e • G-7 TAMMANY 1.60 o -3 39.00 C TECUMSEH 2 F-6 TRAGER 0.60.,". c_5* TURNER (SMALLEST) 0.04 :.MINI PARK C5 TURNER -DODGE D HISTORIC HOUSE, INDOOR MEETING CENTER H-2 MNWRIGHT 0- H5 VALDO 0.50 F-6 WALSH 4.00 E5 VASHINGTON MALL 3.10.: 1 i."-,?'.-PEDESTR0.N URBAN MALL, FOUNTAINS, SCULPTURES G-4 V=HINGTON 45.40'.-.-. 0 0 # 0 0 0 0 0 '..-.".`:ARTlFr.AL ICE RINK (FEE)' E5 WENTWORTH 0.90..'... • D-3 WESTSIDE 2 0 0 0 0 i..*.-HORSESHOES K4 WLLOUGHHY .0 B-2 WLSON • 0 2 • 0 H-1 VYOODCREEK 00 TOTAL PARK ACREAGE 1755.15 AVERAGE PARK SIZE 1525 TOTAL G.C. ACREAGE 346.1 AVERAGE G.C. SIZE $6.53 C-7 EVERGREEN 103-90 G6 MT. HOPE 84.20 J46 NORTH 14.40'-,-, _111 1111,1*_4111*1.1*111,_� TOTAL CIEM.ACREAGE 202.5 AVERAGE CEM. SUE 67.50 RLY-EKI-R&LL 6 MILE LENGTH AS OF 1994 PAVED-BOARDWUX TRPJLVAY ALONG THE RED CEDAR AND GRAND RIVERS (SEE ACCESS POINTS ABOVE) 0 -ONE FACILITY/ACTIVITY 0 -FEE 6.4 JWy 1994 CITY FUNDED RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS FENNER ARBORETUM --Fenner nature day camp ' --Fall color walk --Bird feeding tips --Twill weave market.basket --Christmas for the critters --Star watch --Nature for preschoolers --Nature explorations for parent and child --Moon walks (winter tours) --Winter wildflowers --Girl Scout badges --Brownie Try -its badges --Maple Syrup Festival Turner -Dodge House --Time travelers history camp ' --Chores galore and simple pleasures --Charades and parades --Booming business --Rocket into the 21st Century --Gadgets and gizmos -Guided tours --Victorian Ventures --Mystery dinner theater --Preparing for the holidays --The Sutherland Quintet --Elegance and Etiquette of the 19th Century --Heritage Badges --Brownie Try -its --Jr. Girl Scouts --Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts --Spring Fling/Easter Egg hunt Potter Park Zoo --Boo at the Zoo -.-Wonderland of lights --We need you --Sundown Safari -Tours and Outreach programs --Girl Scout patch program ' --Winter wonderland of lights --Valetine's Day special --Spring Break programs available --Who's who at the Zoo --Vanishing Animals --Amateur Naturalist ' --Dig those bones 6.5 1 L� 1 1 1 1 I 1 1 --Wildlife ways --Secrets of survival --Wonders of the Rain forest Sports, Games and Fitness --Women's basketball --yoga --Co-ed volleyball --Jr. Karate --Family Karate --Taekwondo for older youth and --Foster golf room --Baton Twirling --Pom Pom Dance --Cheerleading --Tumbling --Girl's youth basketball --3 on 3 youth basketball --Adult afternoon hoop --Evening hoop --Mother-Daughter exercise --Fitness factory --Adult evening volleyball --Camp Lansing basketball camp --Camp Lansing soccer camp --Youth tennis fun day --Youth tennis lessons --Adult tennis lessons --Adult tennis tournament --Hershey track and field meet --Sand volleyball Sports night --Open recreation --In line roller blade skating --Individual Karate --Step aerobics adults --James Hoye Jr. youth basketball league --Evening hoop --Adult basketball tournament --Noon hour hoop --Adult afternoon hoop --30+ basketball --Adult recreation --Co-ed volleyball --Punt, pass and kick --Kingsley 10 and under floor hockey --Youth floor hockey and basketball sign up --floor hockey clinic --Teen time --Acrobatics --United States Tennis Assoc., National Junior tennis league --Cross country skiing --4 on 4 basketball tournament V 01 Dance --Tap dance --Exploring ballet technique --Open square and contra dance --Exploring modern jazz dance --Beginning Mexican Dance --Beginning Belly dance --Intermediate belly dance --Mini-movement --Creative movement --Beginning tap --Beginning ballet --Beginning ballroom dance --Continued ballroom dance --Introduction to jazz --Jazz 1 --Beginning Latin dance --Country western couples dance --Country western line dance --Beginning Polka dance --Introduction to ballet --Dance movement/tumbling --Beginning adult tap --Pre-dance --Acro/dance --Intermediate ballroom dance --Contra dance --Monthly square and contra dance --Introduction to African dance and culture Fifty Plus Programs --Blood Pressure --Diabetic Awareness Workshop --Walking club --MSU extension service/food --Miler's club --Spelling bee and crossword --Volunteer of the Month --All center picnic --Garden club --My-life's adventure --Annual senior fashion show --Outdoor lunches --Christmas in July --Reading and writing hour --bingo --Horseshoes --Happy hour --Senior prom --Travelogue --Potluck --Pancake supper nutrition workshops puzzles 6.7 ' --Sing a long --Masquerade party --Halloween Masquerade dance --Birthday celebration --Crafts --Health maintenance workshops ' --Cookie demonstration --Western jubilee Christmas cookie and recipe exchange --Halloween special --Harvest week and celebration --Line dancing for seniors --Sports, cards and games over open basketball --Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner celebrations --12 days of Christmas --Meals at Gier ' --Santa cookie delivery --Christmas light tour --Meals at Gier --Busy bees ' --Bridge lessons --St. Patricks day celebration and dance I Therapeutic Recreation --Accommodations --Miniature golf --Dinner and social --Outdoor theater --T-ball ' --Hershey track and field --Day camp --Bowling --Adapted aquatics --Leisure education --Leisure skills and exploration --Drop in fun days --Halloween Smore's and More --Progressive Euchre party Special Programs --Community centers summer program --Kids camp program --Summer youth fishing clinics --Drama camp --Brand new me workshops ' --Spanish 1 and 2 --Kingsley kids theater troupe --Drawing with colored pencils --Beginning ceramics for youth photo album covering --Kids play with polymer clay ' 6.8 --Holiday craft bazaar --Children's holiday make-n-take craft day --Christmas break open recreation --Michigan roots --1994 travelogue series --Ice skating --Boarshead theater presents --Foster family night --Train travels --Easter egg hunt --Christmas with Santa --Kwanzaa celebration --No school days activities --Supper with Santa --Christmas candy making --Letter to Santa --Christmas with Santa --special New Year's Eve dance --Halloween Happenings --Halloween party --Babysitting. --Home alone --Household dog obedience --Rummage sale --Craft bazaar --Glen Dean memorial scrabble tournament --Daddy-daughter dance --mother-son dance --Lunch with the Easter bunny --Spring break open recreation --Financial seminar --Candidates night --Pre conflict resolution --Walk michigan --Focus on Michigan --Bookmobile --Costume Swing Contra fling --Annual looking glass music --Family foolishness --Baseball card show and dance festival --Adult and child computer fun --Adult computer workshop --Resume workshop for beginners --Young chefs Outdoor City Pools --Hunter Park Pool --Moores Park Pool 1 IGeneral Interests --Family fun night --Family bingo --Hunter's safety course --After school recreation --After school kids klub --Youth recreation --Kingsley drill team --Kingsley you choir --Self development and cultural enrichment --Introduction to Spanish --Spanish 3 --S.M.A.R.T. dog training --Household dog obedience --Kingsley adult choir --Breast feeding. Creative Crafts --Stained glass seminar --Quilting for beginners --Floor Loom weaving --Ceramics class- --Cake decorating 1 --Cake decorating 2 --Youth cooking --After school crafts --All center black history month party --Valentines party Young Children's Enrichment --Junior pre-school --Parents and Toddlers --Story time Miscellaneous --Washington park ice skating rink lessons --Walk Michigan --Volunteer income tax assistance --Christmas gift drive --Letter to Santa Cristo Rey Community Center --Child services and northend K.I.D. program --Breakfast /lunch --Tutoring services --Kids summer kamp --Self-esteem classes --Bookmobile --Beginning Spanish] Neighborhood education Center --Family Math --Parent Student Connection --Family Science --Family Literacy --How to survive and enjoy patenting to the 1990's After School Kumon Centers --Math and Reading Program Ebersole Center --Nature discovery camps --Nature Discover 1: wonderful water --Nature Discover 2: Climbing the bear Boys and Girls clubs of Lansing --Summer fun program --Scramble for youth golf outing Black Child and Family Institute --Summer academic and recreation program January 1995 6.11 LANSING SCHOOLS Allen Attwood Averill Beekman Cavanaugh Cumberland Eastern High Elmhurst Everett High Fairview Forest View Franks Gardner Middle Gier Park Grand River Gunnisonville Hill Center Kendon Lewton Lyons Maple Grove Maplewood Moores Park Mt. Hope North Northwestern Otto Middle Pattengill Middle Pleasant View Post Oak Reo Rich Middle Riddle Sexton High Sheridan Road Verlinden Wainwright Walnut Wexford Willow Woodcreek City -Wide City -Wide Community Community Community Community City -Wide NOTE: All elementary schools are considered neighborhood facilities. 6.13 U "ht�T a.t%. OWNED GOLF COURSES AND r.FMFTIZP CIS ME ■MMUS ■mwmi.i R'- : Y_\ =:10:I E.` Ko]:I [1f_1 0164kj I I MWt.`-W_10 1 � BILLIARDS - BOWLING - Non -City Owned Recreational Opportunities Hall of Fame Billiards: 2510 S. Cedar, Lansing Pinball Pete's: 3182 Mall Court, Lansing 220 Albert, East Lansing Pockets: 1618 S. Washington, Lansing Rack n Roll Billiards: 4626 N. East, Lansing Royal Scot Bowling Lanes: 4722 W. Grand River, Lansing Tripper's: 354 Frandor, Lansing All Star Lanes: 8520 W. Saginaw, Lansing Cedar Way Lanes: 3507 S. Cedar, Lansing Goldstar Recreation: 825 W. Grand River, Williamston Holiday Lanes: 3101 E. Grand River, Lansing Lansing Bowling Association: 3227 Hepfer, Lansing Lansing Recreation Center: 1115 S. Washington, Lansing Marvelanes: 2120 E. M-78, E. Lansing Mason Bowling Center: 801 N. Cedar, Mason Metro Bowl:. 5141 S. Martin Luther King, Lansing Pro -Bowl: 2122 S. Martin Luther King, Lansing Pro -Bowl: 2757 E. Grand River, E. Lansing Royal Scot Lanes: 4722 W. Grand River, Lansing 6.17 CAMPGROUNDS - CAMPS - Lansing Cottonwood Camp round: 5339 Aurelius, Lansing Moon Lake Campground: 12700 S. Colby Lake Rd., Laingsburg Whell Inn Campground: 240 Fogg, Leslie Aim High Basketball Inc.: 1900 S. Cedar, Lansing American Camping Association: 3208 West Rd., East Lansing Eaton Rapids Camp Meeting Retreats: 1707 Grand River Dr., Eaton Rapids Mystic Lake YMCA: 2306 Haslett, E.Lansing & Pa-Wa-Pi YMCA Day Camp CANOE/BOAT RENTAL - CLUBS - Grand River Park Canoe Rental: Mason Potter Park Canoe Rental: 1300 S. Pennsylvania, Lansing Raupp Campfitters: 2021 E. Michigan, Lansing Captial City Old Car Club: 2373 W. Barnes, Mason. City Club of Lansing: 213 S. Grand, Lansing Elks Home Lodes: 5334 S. Martin Luther King, Lansing Family Motorcycle Club: 1206 S. Washington, Lansing Hundred Club of Greater Lansing: 3612 N. East, Lansing Jug & Mug Ski Club: 818 N. Hayford, Lansing 6.18 CLUBS cont. iLansing Assoc. of Women's Clubs: 301 N. Butler, Lansing Lansing SailingClub: 6039 E. Lake Drive, Haslett Liederkranz Club: 5828 S. Pennsylvania, Lansing Metropolitan Flag Club: 2216 E. Michigan, Lansing Michigan State Grange: 1730 Chamberlain Way, Haslett Michigan Trap Shooting Assoc.: 1534 Service Rd., Mason rOkemos Seahawks Aquatic Club: 1632 Alpha, Lansing Polish Home Federated: 1030 Mt. Hope, Lansing Rotary Club of Lansing: 417• Seymour, Lansing ' Tri-County Bicycle Assoc.: 5825 Oak Knoll, Lansing University Club of Michigan State: 3435 Forest Road, East Lansing V.F.W. Post 7309: 1243 Hull, Lansing DANCE & GYMNASTICS - Academy of Dance Arts: 2224 E. Michigan, Lansing Assiff Studio of the Dance: 140 W. Grd River, East Lansing Bauer Nancie Dance Studio: 4301 Holt, Holt Dance World: 16262 Chandler, E.Lansing DeMellio Studio of Dance: 1115 N. Washington, Lansing Donna Marie's Studio: 412 Elmwood, Lansing r Eastside Gymnastics: 1860 W. Grand River, Okemos Eastside Sheri's Studio: 1723 W. Grand River, Okemos 6.19 DANCE & GYMNASTICS cont. Great Lakes Gymnastics: 1900 S. Cedar, Lansing Happendance Studio YWCA: 217 Townsend, Lansing Island Dance Centre: 224 S. Main, Lansing Jance Studio: 317 E. North, Lansing Karyn's Dance Place: 4462 Holt, Holt Lansing Dance Foundation: 2326 S. Cedar, Lansing McDowell School of Dance: 1400 W. Saginaw, Lansing Pressick Judi School: 4976 Northwind, E. Lansing Rising Star Studio: 526 Lentz, Lansing Studio de Dance: 1128 E. Michigan, Lansing Tari's Cornerstone Studio: 1493 Haslett, Haslett Tomlian Dance Studio: 821 E. Kalamazoo, Lansing Watson Patsy Dancing School: 1122 W.. Holmes, Lansing Williams School of Dance: 128 W. Grand River, Willmstn GOLF COURSES - MINIATURE Funtyme Adventure Park: 800 Hogback, Mason 6295 E. Saginaw, Grand Ledge Goldstar Recreation: 825 W. Grand River, Williamston King Par Golf. 1410 W. Grand River, Okemos Putt -Putt: 5801 S. Pennsylvania, Lansing WindRiver Adventure Golf: 5800 Park Lake, East Lansing C'-K17 GOLF COURSES - PRACTICE RANGES Applegate Golf Center: 2055 Towner, Haslett El Dorado: 3750 W. Howell, Mason Fourwinds: 5850 Park Lake, E. Lansing Funt me Adventure Park: 800 Hogsback, Mason 6295 E. Saginaw, Grand Ledge Golf Gone Goofy: 11890 US 27, DeWitt Highland Hills: 450 W. Alward, DeWitt King Par: 1410 W. Grand River, Okemos Lansing Golf Center: 5855 M-99, Diamondale Mason Hills: 2602 Tomlinson, Mason Royal Scot: 4722 W. Grand River, Lansing Timber Ridge: 16339 Park Lake, E. Lansing GOLF COURSES - PRIVATE Country Club of Lansing: 2200 Moores River, Lansing Walnut Hills: 2874 Lake Lansing, E. Lansing GOLF COURSES - PUBLIC Bonnie View: 311 N. Michigan, Eaton Rapids Branson BE: 215 Branson Bay, Mason Brookshire Inn: 205 W. Church, Williamston Butternut Brook: 2200 Island Highway, Charlotte Centennial Acres: 12479 Dow Road, Sunfield 6.21 1 1 i 1 1 1 1 1 r GOLF COURSES - PUBLIC cont. Chardell: 4646 Howe Rd., Bath Chisholm Hills C.C.: 2397 S. Washington, Holt El Dorado: 3750 W.-Howell Rd., Mason Four Winds: 5850 Park Lake, E. Lansing Glenbrier: 4178 W. Locke, Perry Grand Ledge C.C.: 5813 E. St. Joseph, Grand Ledge Highland Hills: 450 E. Alward, DeWitt Indian Hills: 4811 Nakoma, Okemos Lake O the Hills: 2101 LacDuMont, Haslett Ledge Meadows: 1801 Grand Ledge Hwy., Grand Ledge Mason Hills: 2602 Tomlinson, Mason MSU Forest Acres: MSU, Mt. Hope & S. Harrison, East Lansing Oak Lane: N. Main, Webberville Pine Hills: 6603 N. Woodbury, Lainsburg Pine Lake: 1018 Haslett Rd., Haslett Players Club: 925 S. Canal Rd., Grand Ledge Prairie Creek: 704 Web Road, DeWitt Royal Scot: 4722 W. Grand River, Lansing Timber Ridsze: 16339 Park Lake, E. Lansing HEALTH & FITNESS - Anderson's Karate Dojo: 2002 N. Cedar, Holt 6.22 L 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 HEALTH & FITNESS cont. MUSEUMS - Asian Traditional Martial Arts: 115 W. Allegan, Lansing Court One: 1609 Lake Lansing, Lansing 2291 Research Circle, Okemos Fitness USA: 5611 W. Saginaw, Lansing Gold's Gym: 906 Waverly, Lansing Hawaii Health Spa: 4979 Lansing Rd., Lansing Healthcor Fitness Center: 3315 E. Michigan, Lansing The Karate Club: 2011 N. East, Lansing Klub Kids: 1475 Lake Lansing, Lansing Michigan Athletic Club: 2900 Hannah, E. Lansing Mid -Michigan Academy of Martial Art: 5218 S. Martin Luther King, Lansing Powerhouse Gym: 2751 E. Grand River, E. Lansing World Gym: 2380 N. Cedar, Holt YMCA: Downtown Branch, 301 W. Lenawee, Lansing Oak Park Branch, 900 Long Blvd, Lansing Parkwood Branch, 2306 Haslett Rd, East Lansing YWCA: 217 Townsend, Lansing Abrams Planetarium: MSU, E. Lansing Impression Five: 200 Museum Dr., Lansing Michigan Historical Museum: W. Ionia, Lansing Michigan Museum of Surveying: 200 Museum Dr., Lansing 6.23 MUSEUMS cont. MSU Kresge Art Gallery: MSU, East Lansing MSU Museum: W. Circle Dr., East Lansing Michigan Women's Museum: 213 Main Street, Lansing & Hall of Fame R.E. Olds Transportation Museum: 230 Museum Dr., Lansing NATURE CENTERS - Audubon -Capitol Area: 2020 Mt. Hope, Lansing Ebernole Environmental Education Center: 3400 Second, Wayland Woldumar Nature Center: 5539 Lansing Rd., Lansing SKATING RINKS/RENTAL - Edru Roller Skatina Arena: 1891 S. Cedar, Holt InLine Skating Rentals: 2758 E. Grand River, East Lansing Lansing Ice Arena: j475 Lake Lansing Rd., Lansing Munn Ice Arena: MSU, E. Lansing THEATRES - CINEMA Elmwood Plaza 8 Theatres: 936 E. Mall Dr., Lansing Lansing Mall West Cinema: 921. W. Mall Dr., Lansing Meridian 6 & 8 Theatres: Meridian Mall, Okemos Odeon Theatre: 300 N. Clippert, Lansing Southside Cinema: 3500 S. Cedar, Lansing C'► 1 1 1 1 i 1 1 1 1 THEATRES - CINEMA cont. Sun Theatre: 316 S. Bridge, Grand Ledge Super Cinema Multiplex: 6385 Newton, East Lansing THEATRES - PERFORMING ARTS All of Us Express - Childrens: 4544 Van Atta, Okemos Boarshead: 425 S. Caesar Chavez (Grand), Lansing Lansing Civic Planers Guild: 2300 E. Michigan, Lansing Riverwalk Theater: 200 Museum Dr., Lansing Wharton Center: MSU, East Lansing 6.25. Regional Parks and Recreation Facilities SLEEPY HOLLOW STATE PARK, State of Michigan Sleepy Hollow State Park is located in Clinton County on Price Road off from US-27, near St. Johns and Laingsburg. The park is operated by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR), and contains over 2600 acres, with a 410 acre lake, Lake Ovid, which was developed from the Little Maple River. The Park has a modern campground with 181 sites and restroom accommodations. Also available is a rustic youth organization site for youth groups, scouts and church and school group use. The camp sites are within a short walk to the park's beach area. Day use facilities at the park include a 1/2 mile beach with beach house and concessions, shelters and picnicking, play equipment, restroom facilities, ballfields, trails for hiking and mountain biking, groomed cross- country ski trails, and activities such*as -snowmobiling, hunting and trapping (during appropriate seasons) and year round bird watching. Sleepy Hollow is also the site of the annual Indian Pow -Wow, hosted by the Lansing North American Center. ROSE LAKE WILDLIFE RESEARCH AREA, State of Michigan Rose Lake Wildlife Research Area is located in Bath and Woodhull Townships off of Upton and Stoll Roads. The park is operated by the Michigan DNR containing Rose Lake, Potter Lake and a portion of Mud Lake. Existing facilities provide opportunities to study wildlife habitats, and activities such as hunting, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing and trails for hiking and mountain biking. Most of the facilities provide limited access. Parking and roadways are around the perimeter with facilities located in the middle. GRAND RIVER PARK AND RIVERBEND NATURAL AREA, Ingham County Grand River Park contains the Riverbend Natural Area within it, making Grand River Park the largest in Ingham County. The park contains 539 acres and is located along the central western edge of the county, south of Lansing between Diamondale and Holt, along the Grand River. The land is mostly wooded with some grass areas. McNamara Landing is a small parcel immediately south of Grand River Park, which functions as a canoe landing. McNamara Landing is state owned land, however,. Ingham County has a long-term operating agreement for this parcel. Existing features include: a softball diamond, bank and boat fishing, a beach, canoe rental, hiking trails, horseshoe pits, nature day camp, pedal boat rental, picnic grounds & shelters, playgrounds, volleyball courts, a stocked fishing pond, cross-country skiing with rentals and lessons, ice skating, sledding, tobogganing and a warming lodge & snack bar. 6.26 1 ILAKE LANSING PARK - SOUTH, Ingham County Lake Lansing Park - South contains 30 acres and is located at the northeast corner of Lake Lansing and Marsh Roads in Meridian Township. The park is formerly the site of a popular amusement park. The old carousel building was preserved and remains on location. The park is very popular during the warm months because of its sandy swimming beach. Overcrowding is typical during warm weekends with swimmers and boaters. Currently, the County Parks Department owns and leases out the house at the southwest end of the property. Access to the picnic shelter is paved and also handicap accessible. Existing facilities include: a beach and bath house, horseshoe pits, pedal boat rental, picnic grounds and shelter, playgrounds and tricycle track, shuffleboard courts, snack bar, volleyball courts, and ice fishing. LAKE LANSING PARK - NORTH, Ingham County Lake Lansing Park - North consists of 411 acres of land and is operated by Ingham County Parks Department. It is located to the northeast of Lake Lansing in Meridian Township, with a majority of the park lying north of Lake Drive. Only a small boat launch links Lake ' Lansing Park - North with Lake Lansing. A good portion of the park is wooded upland consisting of mature oaks and maples. Much of the park is marshlands, consisting of pine plantations and transitional field grasses. Existing facilities include: softball diamonds, a boat launch, hiking trails and boardwalks, horseshoe pits, nature study area, picnic grounds and shelters, playgrounds, volleyball courts, cross-country skiing and rentals, ice fishing and winter warming lodge. FITZGERALD PARK, Eaton, County ■ Fitzgerald Park is a 78 acre park operated by the Eaton County Parks and Recreation Commission. It is located at 133 Fitzgerald Park Drive in Grand Ledge along the Grand .River, and is on top of ancient sedimentary rocks known as the 'Ledges.' The park offers picnicking, trails, a Nature Center, ball diamonds, volleyball, basketball, horseshoes, a playground, and disc golf. The park also rents canoes and cross-country skis seasonally. Naturalist services are offered at the park, by the Eaton County Parks and Recreation Commission's Park Naturalist, for civic groups, school groups, and any other organization. These services include presentations on ecology (i.e. trees, plants, wildlife, natural history). LINCOLN BRICK PARK, Eaton County Lincoln Brick Park is historically named after the decade of brick production that once took place on the site. The park is located just north of Grand Ledge on Tallman Road, one mile west of M-100 off State Road. The park consists of 90 acres and is positioned just across the 6.27 river from Fitzgerald Park. The park is composed of a variety of habitats from woodlands and open meadows to over 6,000 feet of scenic river frontage. The park provides pavilions and picnicking, a tot lot, nature trails, cross country skiing, fishing, an archery range and diversified wildlife. The park has proposed developments which would provide access across the Grand River to Fitzgerald Park. HARMS NATURE CENTER, Meridian Township Harris Nature Center is a center which will be located at 3998 Vanatta Road and proposed it will be operated by Meridian Township's Parks and Recreation Department. The properties combining to become Harris Nature Center total just over 200 acres with an existing structure on site. The proposed development consists of the renovation of the existing building into the visitor ' center, as rooms will be made larger and accessibility standards will be met. More trails will also be established, and with the property's close proximity to the Red Cedar River, most programs will focus around the river. The proposed nature center is scheduled to be opened to the public in late 1995. ' WOLDUMAR NATURE CENTER, Nature Way Association Woldumar Nature Center was established in 1966 when a land donation of 177 acres was made to the Nature Way Association; the governing body of Woldumar. It is located at 5539 Lansing Road, in Lansing. 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Bear Lake. Resources held by the City of, Lansing Parks and Recreation Department include numerous acres of river frontage and wetlands. Suburbs generally encapsulate the City along its incorporated limits. Water Resources: The City of Lansing is very fortunate to have both the Grand and Red Cedar Rivers, as well as Sycamore Creek, flowing through its limits as depicted on the Water Resources Map on page 7.4. ' The Grand River flows east into the city from the western boundary to the central region of the City, where it is joined with the Red Cedar River. The Grand River then turns and flows north through the downtown area. The river then turns again, flowing westward to exit the City. The Red Cedar River enters the city on. the eastern boundary at Michigan State University ' flowing westward until joining the Grand River just south of the downtown area. The Sycamore Creek flows north through the southern region of the city joining the Red Cedar River at Shubel Park. The acquisition of riverfront land parcels has been an important aspect of Lansing's park planning since the early 1920's. Currently, the department maintains a 6 mile River Trail for non - motorized traffic running along the Grand and Red Cedar Rivers and interconnecting several parks. The City of Lansing and the Board of Water and Light together own over 22 of the 32 miles of river frontage within the city limits. It is the intent of the city to continue acquiring and developing riverfront land parcels for public use and enjoyment. The department also retains ownership of Fidelity Lake, located within Crego Park. Fidelity Lake was created as a borrow pit during the construction of Expressway 127 and is sufficient in size ' and water quality to support aquatic life and a fish population. Additionally, the department maintains a small park which provides public access to Jones Lake, a small lake in the northern region of the city. Public access is also available to a large water filled borrow pit at Sycamore Woods, which is one of several water filled pits .in that region of the city. rIngham County Parks is currently considering a land acquisition and future development of Solomon Gravel Pits (Butterfield Park), just south of Scott Woods Park. This property has a lake of approximately 35 acres 'in size. Preliminary plans are being developed with potential improvements including beach/swimming area, picnicking, fishing, boat rentals, volleyball, 7.1 i hockey, ice/in-line skating, basketball, ballfields, and trails. No other major water bodies of water exist within the City. Soils: Most of the soils in Lansing are disturbed urban soils and are classified as a Marlett-Capac Association with well drained to poorly drained loamy soils. With the Grand and Red Cedar Rivers and Sycamore Creek, the city has a large ratio of land within the floodplain that are subject to periodic flooding and silting. Topography: In general, there is very little grade change in elevation within the city, except for areas which lie upon the Mason Glacial Esker. The rivers and creek banks are from 0'-10' in height with a very gradual rise up from the banks. Grade changes usually do not affect the land's usability to a great an extent as the floodplain's limitations. Vegetation: Being a built environment, the city's vegetation is primarily that which has been planted. The park lands contain a large amount of oak, ash and maple in the drier areas with black locust, willows, box elder, and cottonwoods along the river banks. In most areas, the underbrush is maintained with mowing, but a few areas do allow natural succession of vegetation. Fish and Wildlife: The city relies on its water resources, as well as the natural areas, for experiences with the natural environment and wildlife. The Grand River is used by many sportsmen and casual anglers for recreational enjoyment. Fenner Arboretum, Crego Natural Area, ' and Scott Woods offer excellent locations for the study of habitats. Potter Park Zoo also offers additional opportunities for habitat and animal study for both north american and world-wide habitats. Proposed Land Use: The city has a very active and extensive Department of Planning and Neighborhood Development. The Planning Division is responsible for current development as well as proposed land use planning. Proposed land used for all zoned areas is shown on the Proposed Land Use Map on pages 7.5-7.9. Circulation: The Circulation Maps illustrate the major transportation patterns within the City as prepared by the Department of Planning and Neighborhood Development and begin on pages 7.10-7.13. Bus Routes: Buses for public transportation are owned and operated by the Capitol Area Transportation Authority (CATA). . The map on page 7.14 depicts the extensive bus routes available. The availability of public transportation allows many of the parks and community centers to be more accessible to residents who otherwise would have difficulty in reaching the facilities. Certain CATA facilities are equipped for the physically handicapped. Contaminated Sites: According to the 1990-94 recreation plan, the Parks and Recreation Department has three sites which have been identified as being environmentally contaminated, located on map, page 7.16. Sine this last plan, two of these sites have been remediated and 7.2 released. These. sites include: Crego Park: The site has been remediated and released. A revised master plan is in the process for the development of this site. ' Barb Dean Tot Lot (Garden Street Site): The site was part of a major cleanup effort completed in mid-1994. The site will continue to be monitored by monitoring wells on -site. Construction L 1 1 1 plans were developed in early 1994 and a small neighborhood park was constructed .and opened in late 1994. Paulson Park: Paulson Park is the site of an old city dump prior to many of the restrictions which currently exist in regards to contaminative substances. The ground water within the site has been further contaminated by leaching from two adjacent old industrial sites. Therefore, a composite of contaminates have been found on the site. Currently a plan for the cleanup is being proposed. . 7.3 I Water Resources I I I I 11 I I I I I I I I I I �! nes etlooi rQ .41 Ij 4.v Fidelity Lake rtwwn .RCO.fIU. LI !r L 'C— Cce T 7, 'GtoncrTowm North 1 Base Map for Proposed Land Use and Circulation Maps I I Il I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I �JO�E 5 F4 -L7 U—FN MR, 0.0 T' 01" v -i4 "[I; ji 1! 1 -11 .[S' 5 L I. N ; I I il I , -Lti G�r cquW 0 'k Area 4 11� 4 14 !T- VIEIu7Fkt A I Viff 'tF A'LAC E, IT, -nKX. FAA JE. iFJ .o out .w, I '4.V::- - _Z7 "oo ruo Area 3 ED : PT 117o GEcGGcToWN 1 77- 71 1 j; ,1nAHNC 4 VIA' 5kUA IU .j -Irr4 -;-71- Az. CREGO %I! 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CLI L f75 n-7 I v 'North it 7.15 1 I n U 11 1 d Section 8 1 1 Il I I 1 ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE Form of Government/Mayor: The City of Lansing is a Mayor -Council form of government based on the revised City Charter approved in August of 1978. The Mayor, who is responsible for the implementation and administration of City policy, is elected every four years.- The office is currently held by Mayor David C. Hollister, who was reelected in November of 1993 to serve from 1994-1997. City Council: The City Council is comprised of eight members serving four year terms, whereby four members represent individual political wards and four members are elected at large. Below is a list of each of'the members. COUNCIL MEMBERS 1st Ward Ellen Beal 2nd Ward Sandy Allen 3rd Ward Tony Benavides 4th Ward Paul Novak At Large Robert Brockwell At Large Richard Lilly At Large Howard Jones At Large Mark Canady The City Council is policy making in form, with the authority identified as that of determining city policy by the passage of resolutions and ordinances and final adoption of the city budget. Park Board: The department is assisted by a citizen based Park Board which serves the department in an advisory capacity. Members of the Park Board are appointed to four year terms by the Mayor and approved by City Council as provided for in the 1978 City'Charter. The Park Board meets the third Wednesday of every month within City Hall or at various park facility locations. Current members of the board are as follows: 8.1 I PARK BOARD MEMBERS 1st Ward Mary Margaret Murphy-Woll 2nd Ward Wilbur D. Howard 3rd Ward Sally H. Laurion 4th Ward Mary James At Large, George M. Harlow, Jr. At Large John Pollard At Large Barry G. Crown At Large Judith Mohay Filice The Park Board is advisory in nature. Regular monthly meetings are held to review the progress and concerns of the department and to ensure that all activities are in accordance with accepted city policy. The board itself may propose changes in the department's operations for the purpose of making the department or program more effective. Proposed policies and programs, or changes in existing policies or programs requiring Council action must be submitted by the department Director to the Park Board prior to submission to the Mayor and Council for action. The board in turn submits written recommendations concerning the proposals to the Mayor, along with the department's proposal. When the Mayor submits the proposal to Council for action, the board's recommendations are also forwarded. This same procedure is followed with regard to budgetary matters. Each year, prior to December 1st, the board is required to prepare a written report evaluating the effectiveness of services and analyzing the status of priorities for services and activities of the department. Baseball Advisory Board: Special concerns are baseball facilities, leagues, tournaments and the operation of concessions used to fund special recreational baseball projects. Friends of Cooley Gardens: Support and participate in the continued renovation of the Cooley Gardens including funding and volunteer labor. Friends of Fenner Arboretum and Nature Center: Support the Fenner facilities and programs through volunteer support of special events, special development projects, and advisory opinion on the Nature Center's growth and use. Friends of the River: Support continued river front property acquisition by the department, cleanup of the river banks and rivers, and advice concerning development within the flood plain. Friends of Scott Art and Garden Center: Comprised of members of the numerous clubs which utilize the Scott House for meetings. The Friends recommend usages for the building and support continued restoration of the building and grounds. 8.2 Friends of Turner -Dodge House: Members provide a volunteer base for special events, advise on and support the continued renovation of the historic site, and provide project funding for various renovation efforts. Foster Center Advisory Board: Provide advisement concerning the programming of the Foster Community Center as well as provide financial support for needed program materials. Gier Center Advisory Board: Provide advisement concerning the programming of the Gier Community Center. as well as provide financial support for needed program materials. Kingsley Center Advisory Board: Provide advisement concerning the programming of the Kingsley Community Center as well as provide financial support for needed program materials. Potter Park Zoological Society: Provide volunteer and monetary support for special events, provide educational programs, and provide funding for improvements through concession sales and private donations. Softball Advisory Board: Supports the Softball sports programs through advisement and fund raising for softball equipment and facilities. Washington Mall Board: Created by City Council ordinance, the board advises on special events, promotions, maintenance and new development in conjunction with the North and South Washington Mall. River & Waterfront Development Board: The River and Waterfront Development Board, created by City Council ordinance, is to be concerned with promoting implementation of the waterfront plan which is basically directed at increased public areas to and use of the city's waterfront development, for redevelopment of the waterfront that is so sensitive to public use and that is maintained in the best manner possible and preservation and improvement of the natural environment of the river water and river front land. Parks and Recreation Department: The Parks and Recreation Department, established by Section 4-305 of the City Charter, is responsible for the care, programming, and future planning of its many facilities and land holdings. These responsibilities are accomplished through the administration of a sizable full and' part-time staff under the direction of the Director of Parks and Recreation, R. Eric Reickel. The Director accomplishes these tasks by the direction given from the Mayor in regard to carrying out the various city ordinances and policies. 1 8.3 i Department Funding: The Parks and Recreation Department is funded through the general fund and three enterprise funds which are cemetery, golf and Potter Park Zoo. Of these, the cemetery and zoo funds are subsidized by the general fund. Department Divisions: The Parks and Recreation Department is organized under five divisions which are Administration, Field Services, Leisure and Special Recreation. Services, Potter Park/Zoo and Golf/Washington Ice Rink. An organizational chart on page 8.7 depicts the relationships and responsibilities of each of the divisions. The Administration Division is responsible for providing office management, clerical, personnel services, finance, purchasing, administration of the Cemeteries and equipment maintenance and security. The Field Services Division is responsible for the year round maintenance of all park lands and publicly owned trees. Work often includes mowing, leaf removal, snow removal, trash pickup, and set-up of special events. Field Services is also responsible for the maintenance of the three cemeteries. The Forestry unit is responsible for the care of the city's publicly owned trees including the street tree program as well as all trees located on city park lands. Responsibilities include the maintenance of tree nurseries, tree planting, tree maintenance and pruning and tree removal. Programming of the various facilities is the responsibility of the Leisure and Special Recreation Services Division. This division is responsible for the staffing and programming three community centers, scheduling and administering life time and competitive sports, special services such as handicapper programs and special events. Operation of Fenner Nature Center and the historic Turner -Dodge House. Potter Park/Zoo Division is responsible for housing and exhibiting of approximately 400 exotic animals. Staff provide for the acquizition, display and health of the animal collection in compliance with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Department of Interior State of Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the American Zoo and Aquarium Assocation (AZA) accreditation standards. Facilities and services are maintained for an average of 2,300 visitors daily during peak season. The Golf/Washington Ice Rink Divsion operates and maintains four municipal golf courses totaling 45 holes and an outdoor artificial ice rink. More than 140,000 rounds of golf are played annually and more than 20,000 skaters skate at the ice rink each winter. Administration and planning for park land acquisition, disposal and development is the responsibility of the Director who is aided by the Park Design and Research staff. The design office is responsible for administration of all capital development, grant writing, facility master planning and expenditure of development funds. . 1 8.4 Departmental Staffing: Staffing for the department is comprised of permanent full time employees, permanent part-time employees, seasonal laborers and part-time contract employees. The number of employees and the division under which they are employed are given on pages 8.8-8.11. This staffing level is at a reduction of several full-time staff members due to budget cuts in 1988 and Iagain in 1992 and 1993. No current changes in staffing numbers are expected. The department is aided yearly by literally hundreds of volunteers. Type and Number of Employees by Funding Source General Potter Park/ Cemetery Golf Position Summary Fund Zoo Fund Fund Fund TOTAL Executive 1.0 1.0 Exempt 4.3 0.7 5.0 Supervisory, Clerical, Technical & Professional 33.9 2 .0 1.0 2.1 39.0 Hourly 56.2 15.0 5.0 2.8 79.0 Second - hourly 38.0 3 .0 9.0 10.0 60.0 Temporary/part-time Contract 450.0± 13.0 18.0 481.0 TOTAL 583.4 33.0 15.0 33.6 665.0 Citizen Advisory Groups: The department is also assisted by a number of citizen advisory groups. These groups are specific to a particular facility or recreational activity. These groups act as an advocate for their specific area in the program planning and budgetary process. They provide many hours of volunteer support, as well as funding for many, development projects and equipment at the facilities. The size and membership of these groups vary from a few to several hundred. Each has established its own set of by-laws and several of the groups operate as non-profit corporations. The current support groups are as follows: Volunteers: Currently the department staff is supplemented by volunteer help in all areas of recreational planning and programming. Below are a few examples of the contributions volunteers make to the department. Providing special program opportunities free of charge. Coaches for the various sports programs. Historical interpreters provide tours of the Turner -Dodge House. 1 8.5 Supervision and assistance help at the community centers and in various programs. Assistance with children and adults in handicapper programs. Readers at the Senior Center for hearing and visually impaired. Student Interns in various recreational areas. Maintenance volunteer help maintain park facilities. Special Events involve volunteers as judges, performers, medical help, schedulers and workers Potter Park Zoo receives volunteer veterinary care from Michigan State University, interns and volunteers in the zoo education programs and assist at special events. Department Financing: Funding for the department is through several means with the primary source through the city's General Fund. The departmental budget for fiscal year July 1,1994 through June 30, 1995 is given in the tables beginning on pages 8.12-8.15. At the time of the preparation of this plan no expected increases or decreases are expected in the General Fund appropriation. In addition, the department receives funding from various State of Michigan grant funds, State of Michigan Equity Funds, program revenues, golf fees, minor trust funds, land sales and donations. These amounts vary from year to year.. Lansing School District Relationship: Departmental property abuts many of the Lansing Schools leading to a school/park relationship which are depicted on the plan on page 6.14. The schools also use many of the park facilities of school athletic functions. The department's athletic and summer programming often use school facilities as well. At this time each organization is responsible for the administration and maintenance of their own facilities as no formal integrated structure currently exists. Currently the relationship between the city and the Lansing School District is being strengthened in hopes of improving integration between the school district's numerous facilities and the department's programming abilities. Close integration and cooperation can prevent the 1 duplication of facilities and programming as well as allow both organizations to better serve the Lansing residents. 1 1 rr �r r� �r�r r rr rr ter �r rir r r rr �r rr r r �■r 0 PARKDESIGN°AND RESEARCH OFFICE AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT CLERICAL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION CURATOR OPERATIONS FACILITY MAINTENANCE SECURITY SERVICES OPERATIONS MAINTENANCE COMMUNITY CENTERS FOSTER GIER KINGSLEY F LAN DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION FORESTRY PLANTING / PM TRIM / REMOVAL GROUNDS & LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE I - AREA 1 TRAVEL CREW 1 SE TRAVEL CREW 2 SW ATHLETIC FIELDS SOUTH CEMETERY BURIAL / MAINT. -INFRASTRUCTURE REPAIR CREWS TRAVEL CREW 4 POOLS LIFETIME SPORTS SPECIAL RECREATION SERVICES FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE GARAGE OAK PARK SECURITY AREA 2 RIVERFRONT PARK ATHLETIC FIELDS NORTH PRANCES LANDSCAPE TRAVEL CREW 3 N TURNER -DODGE HOUSE FENNER ARBORETUM ■lir m m m a m m m m m= r m m m='= M = A city of lansing D E PA R T M E NT:_Parks '& Recreation DEPARTMENTAL ORGANIZATION Description: (attach organization. chart I The following narrative reflects the functioning organization of the Parks and Recreation Department. BE-0 p.1 1995-96 The Park Design and Research staff; Senior Secretary; Administrative Assistant; Deputy Director; and Managers of Potter Park/Zoo and Golf directly report to the Department Executive. This chain -of -command reflects six (6) functional areas within the Department. A total of 45 salaried and 78 hourly staff members (inclusive of Potter Park/Zoo, Cemetery and Golf enterprise funds) are employed on a full time basis to administer and operate the services provided by the Department. The full time staff is supplemented with 58 Seasonal Laborers, 3 park caretakers, 1 part-time Security I and approximately 500 contractual employees. The major responsibilities involve the operation and maintenance of 105 parks, 3 cemeteries and many non -park parcels involving more than 2,700 acres of real estate; providing leisure time programs for Lansing area residents through the operation of a zoo; an artificial outdoor ice rink; 4 golf courses; 2 outdoor swimming pools; 3 community centers; a nature center and arboretum; a city owned senior center; and a historical house/site; care and maintenance of street and park trees; and related.support functions involving those operations. Over fifty buildings are utilized in conjunction with the various operations and programs. ADMINISTRATION DIVISION Administration - Department Executive Office - (101-783810) This function consists of those activities performed by the Director of Parks and Recreation in concert with the Mayor, Parks Board and City Council. One (1) executive position. Deputy Director - (101-783811) The Deputy Director's responsibilities include participation with the Director in developing departmental positions on staff, equipment needs, capital improvements, operating resources for budgetary and other policy positions to be used by Finance staff, the Mayor and City Council. In the Director's absence the Deputy acts on behalf of the Director. The Oak Park Garage, Forestry, Grounds & Landscape Maintenance and Leisure & Special Recreation Services Sections report to the Deputy Director. One (1) exempt position. Park Design & .Research - (101-783810) This staff person reports directly to the director, operating out of City Hall. Responsibilities include research, graphics, budgetary, planning for CIP, long-range planning for park and, facilities repair and maintenance, design and field work in support of Department work crews, and new development. One (1) Teamster non -supervisory position (funded through the park millage). OFFICE AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT: These work sections involve four (4) operations that involve the ancillary functions associated with the Department administration, and business functions associated with the Cemetery operation. i Office Management and Clerical Group - (101-783811) This work group provides secretarial/clerical services for the Director, Deputy Director, Parks Board, Division Heads, etc. In addition, this staff greets the public at 4th Floor, City Hall, types administrative correspondence, receipts funds, answers telephones, processes reservations for picnics and weddings in the parks, processes correspondence, types contracts etc. One (1) Teamster supervisory position and two (2) teamster non -supervisory positions. page of N city of lansing D E PA R T M E NT:_Parks & Recreation DEPARTMENTAL ORGANIZATION BE-0 p.1 1995-96 Description: (attach organization chart Business Administration Section - (101-783811 and 516-173840) This work group is accountable for budgetary compliance with purchasing processes and procedures, payroll functions and Cemetery Office operations. The Administrative Assistant coordinates and monitors paper flow involved with payment of invoices, oversees fixed assets systems, compiles fiscal reports for the department and supervises the Payroll & Personnel Services Group in addition to the Cemetery Office/Business Operations. One (1) Teamster non -supervisory position and three (3) Teamster non -supervisory positions. Garage Section - (101-783813) Located at the T.J. Haskell Operations Center, 717 E. Shiawassee. the garage is responsible for a supply crib operation which serves as a central store for inventory supply items and maintenance tools, repair and maintenance of large rolling stock equipment and small grounds maintenance equipment. One (1) Teamster supervisory position, one (1) Teamster non -supervisory position and nine (9) hourly UAW positions (1 unfunded). Oak Park Security Group - (101-783810) This group is jointly supervised the Deputy Director and Garage Supervisor. Responsible for securing the T.J. Haskell Complex (Field Office) during the evening and on holidays and telephone calls from the public regarding park or forestry problems which are forwarded to the appropriate manager. as needed. Two (2) hourly UAW positions supplemented with 3,024 hours of part-time contractual staff to complete the necessary schedule. FIELD SERVICES DIVISION - This Division is subdivided into seven (7) operations that involve both program and maintenance responsibilities organized by sections. Administration/Management - (101-783820) This Section includes the expenditure accounts for repair and maintenance and construction projects common to the City's parks; equipment utilized for general parks operations and the utility accounts for general parks buildings. Forestry Section - (101-78382r) This section provides tree care for approximately 45,000 street trees and all park trees. Includes inspection, emergency tree service, trimming, removal, hazard reduction, preventative maintenance and planting. One (1) exempt position, two (2) Teamster supervisory positions, fifteen (15) hourly UAW positions and one (1) seasonal UAW laborers. Grounds and Landscape Maintenance Section - (101-783822 and 516-173841/42) This section is subdivided into three (3) work groups.'' Two (2) of the work groups provide grounds maintenance for the city parks, cemeteries, on State trunklines and on city boulevards. They are responsible for maintenance programs involving repair of tables and benches, planting of plants', mowing, fertilizing, watering, weeding and spraying operations, athletic field maintenance, cemetery services of internment, special care, perpetual care and maintenance of 190 acres of cemetery grounds. The third group is responsible for small construction projects, special event set-ups for the public, rubbish pickup for the parks system, maintenance of the park infrastructure involving water systems, irrigation systems gates, signs, fences,. walkways, trails, docks, boardwalks, kiosks, gravel roads, parking lots, tennis and basketball courts, play equipment, asphalt patching, manholes, catch basins, electrical systems (outlets, lights, timers) ranging from repair to reconstruction. One (1) exempt position, and three (3) Teamster supervisory positions, twenty-nine (29) hourly UAW positions (1 unfunded), forty-four (44) seasonal UAW laborers and three (3) UAW Caretakers. page of r r� rr rr r� rr r r rr Ir rr r �r rr r r rr r�rr 00 0 city of lansing D E PA R T M E NT:_ Parks & Recreation DEPARTMENTAL ORGANIZATION BE-0 p.1 1995-96 Description: Iattach organization chart LEISURE AND SPECIAL RECREATION SERVICES DIVISION - This Division is subdivided into seven (7) operations 'that involve program and maintenance responsibilities organized by sections. Administration/Management - (101-783830) This section includes the one top managerial position for the Division who is responsible for identifying the recreational needs and interests of the community while planning and developing leisure time opportunities which will best meet these expressed needs. One (1) Teamster non -supervisory position functions as Department's personal computer systems administrator, and is responsible for the processing of special events requests and permits, Washington Mall and Environs permits and serves as the department secretary to the Washington Mall Advisory Board. This section also includes utility accounts for the Division's buildings and equipment requests common to the Division. One (1) exempt position and one (1) Teamster non -supervisory position. Community Centers - (101-783831) This section includes the three (3) Community Centers of Kingsley, 1220 W. Kalamazoo; Gier, 2400 Hall Street; and Foster, 200 N. Foster Street. The Community Centers responsibilities are to provide a comprehensive offering of community -based leisure opportunities, both passive and active that reflects the diversity of Lansing's communities. . Seven (7) Teamster supervisory positions, two (2) Teamster non -supervisory positions, one (1) Teamster non -supervisory part-time clerical position and part-time contract staff to assist with programming at the Centers. Lifetime Sports - (101-783832) This section provides quality recreation opportunities and facilities for all age groups to participate in a variety of organized sports activities. Youth programs include baseball, softball, flag football, saf-t-hockey, soccer and tennis. Adult programs offer team and individual athletic opportunities in baseball, softball, basketbal'1, volleyball and tennis. Two (2) Teamster supervisory positions, one (1) part-time Teamster non -supervisory clerical position and up to 450 part-time contract officials, umpires, coaches, instructors and part-time security employees. Special Recreation Services - (101-783833) This section provides city-wide opportunities for persons of all ages and abilities by providing access to structured and unstructured recreation programs, seasonal programs and special events. This mission is accomplished by providing the following programs: Kids Camps, Aquatic Programs, Therapeutic Recreation Programs, Specialty Camps, Senior Citizen Programs, Special Events and programs such as In -Line Hockey, Tennis Lessons, Ice Skating Lessons, etc. Four (4) Teamster supervisory positions (1 unfunded) and part-time contract staff to assist with programming. Facilities and Maintenance - (101-783834) This section is responsible for providing custodial services for Leisure Service buildings. Four (4) hourly UAW positions. Turner -Dodge House - (101-783836) This section provides quality recreation programs interpreting greater Lansing area cultural heritage diversity and rich history (1845-1945) using the Turner -Dodge Family as a focal point to illustrate significant changes in the region's development. One (1) Teamster supervisory position and part-time contract staff to assist with programming. Fenner Nature Center - (101-783837) This section provides natural resource -based recreation and education experiences to the citizens of the greater'Lansing area resulting in a higher appreciation for the environment in which we live. One (1) Teamster supervisory position and part-time contract staff to assist with programming. page of it rl 9r rr Ir r �r �r rr rr rr it rr r rr rr rr rr r city of lansing BE-0 p.1 D E PA R T M E NT:_Parks & Recreation DEPARTMENTAL ORGANIZATION 1995-96 Description: Iattach organization charts POTTER PARK/ZOO DIVISION - (509-783835) This operation is subdivided into five (5) groups that involve promotions, program and maintenance responsibilities organized as (a) Administration/Management functions, (b) Curator functions for the City Zoo at 1301 S. Pennsylvania and animal care services at Fenner -Arboretum, 2020 E. Mt. Hope, (c) mode and facility maintenance for Potter Park, Trager Park, Irving Park and Lindberg Drive, (d) entrance gate staffing and (e) security services for the facilities. One (1) Teamster supervisory position, one (1) Teamster non -supervisory position, fifteen (15) hourly UAW positions, three (3) seasonal UAW laborers, three (3) Zoo Attendants, three (3) Entrance Gate Attendants to the park, four (4) Entrance Gate Attendance to the Zoo, and one (1) .part-time UAW Security worker. GOLF DIVISION - (584-783850/51/52/53/54) This Division (enterprise account system) includes both the administration/ management and golf course operations and maintenance at Groesbeck, Red Cedar, Sycamore and Waverly Golf Courses. One (1) exempt position, three (3) Teamster supervisory positions, four (4) hourly UAW positions, ten (10) seasonal UAW laborers, twelve (12) part-time contract Starters and six (6) part-time contract Concession Aides/Clubhouse Attendants. Washington Ice Rink - (101-783823) This winter work function involving the golf course personnel operates the artificial ice rink at Washington Park, 2700 S. Washington Avenue through the general fund. Four (4) part-time contract ice rink Concession Attendants and three (3) part-time contract Ice Rangers, page of PARRS AND RECREATIOR Sueiasas a ManagaimeOt Divislom Administration Grounds 6 Landscape Maintenance 101 783810 702000 0 SALARIES 6 LONGEVITY $159,337 101 783822 702000 0 SALARIES 6 LOMOXVITY 5175,599 101 703810 712000 0 LONGEVITY - HOURLY 34,212 101 783022 706000 0 MA4X& - HOURLY {{3,682 101 763810 713100 0 VACATION/SICK LV/P.L. 200,597 101 783822 707000 0 HAaES-TIDQORARY wXIJ 170,612 101 783810 714000 0 PTO - SNASONALS 10,039 101 783822 704000 0 OVERTIME - -AFAR 971 101 783610 741000 0 MISC. 6 OPERATING EIP 4,300 101 753822 709000 0 OVERTIME - HOURLY 5,38S 101 703810 743050 0 FMNO►.eSRV.-TSMP.SELP 1000 101 783822 741000 0 MISC. 6 OPERATING EXP 123,450 Subtotal 1411,285 101 783822 742100 0 PURL 20,350 Subtotal 93f 0,{{9 Office 6 Business Management 101 783811 702000 0 SALARIES 6 LONGEVITY $157,626 Athletic Field'& Pool Maintenance 101 783811 708000 0 OVERTIME - SALARY 941 101 783824 706000 0 WAGES -. HOURLY f,659 101 783811 741000 0 MISC. 6 OPERATING EXP 8,800 301 787824 707000 0 MAOEf-TiM070RARY HELP 78 _ 7e,659 101 783011 743000 0 PROFESSIONAL SERVICE/ 38,400 101 783024 708000 0 OVERTIME - SALARY 428 101 743812 743000 0 CITY MkRKZT-OPXRATIOM 125,000 101 783624 709000 0 OVERTIME - HOURLY 6,015 101 783813 702000 0 SALARIES 6 LONGEVITY 72,693 101 783e24 741000 0 MISC. 6 OFEMTZMO LIP 2,190 101 783013 706000 0 WAGES - HOURLY 230,978 301 7e302{ 7{2300 0 FUEL 3 , 39 101 703513 708000 0 OVERTIME - SALARY • 270 Subtotal 200J92 101 783813 709000 0 OVERTIME - HOURLY {,{27 101 783813 741000 0 MISC. 6 OPERATING EXF 16,650 T'OIAL FIELD SERVICES 101 783813 742100 0 FUEL 1,650 101 783613 746200 0 EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE 92,400 Aleuts f Spacial "creationSer�lcaa Subtotal 7S0 1JS Administration 101 783830 702000 0 SALARIES 6 LOMOXVITY $91,74a TOTAL MaOiGmmmr DIVISION 11,161,420 101 7e3830 708000 0 OVERTIME - SALARY 273 101 703830 741000 0 MISC. 6 OPERATINO*EXP 35,264 Yield Services Division 101 783830.744000 0 UTILITIES 143,842 Administration Subtotal 1271,127 101 783820 702000 0 SALARIES 6 LONGEVITY $9,919 101 783520 743000 0 MISC. 6 OPERATING EXP 1,050 i0000 linters 101 753820 741860 0 TAXES 6 ASSESSMENTS 4,550 101 7e303702 1 702 0 SALARIES 6 LONGEVITY $303,{{3 101 703820 743000 0 PIMOYEfSIOMAL SERVICES 200,900 101 7aA831 707000 0 MAGES-TDRORAXY RELY 93,494 101 763620 7{{000 0 UTILITIES .70,100 101 7e3e31 708000 0 OVERTIME - SALARY 3,145 101 783820 977000 0 EQOXPIEMT 156,040 101 763831 743000 0 MISC. 6 OFSRATINO UP 23,026 Subtotal S450,S59 101 783431 743000 0 IRO►XSSIONAL SERVICES 17,900 $443,012 ForestrySubtotal 101 783821 702000 0 SALAXISS 6 LONGEVITY $117,540 Lifetime Sports 101 783621 706000 0 WAGES -. HOURLY 361,411 101 783032 702000 0 SALARIES 6 LONGEVITY $91,000 101 783821 707000 0 NAOES-TDQORARY HELP 16,030 101 783832 707000 0 MAGES-TZMPORARY RELY 157,315 101 783821 708000 0 OVENT"m - SALARY 400 101 783832 708000 0 OVERTIME - SALARY 3,208 101 783321 709000 0 OVERTIME - HOURLY 3,052 101 783832 709000 0 OVERTIME - HOURLY 2,615 101 763021 741DOO 0 MISC. 6 OPERATING EXP 24,700 101 783832 741000 0 MISC. 6 OPERATING UP 58,760 101 703521 742100 0 FUEL 11,650 Subtotal 1312,906 101 723221 742510 0 TIES RXFLACaa11T 8,000 Special Recreation Services 102 783821 743000 0 FROFESSIONAL SERVICES 4,000 101 783833 702000 0 SALARIES 6 L40MEVITY $118,337 101 763821 745200 0 SQUIm= RENTAL 21000 101 783633 707000 0 NAGEf-TEMQORJLRY UST 144,420 Subtotal 1548,791 101 7e3833 70a000 0 OVERTIME - SALARY {,{19 101 783833 709000 0 OVERTIME - HOURLY {9{ 101 783833 741000 0 MISC. 6 OPERATING EXP 38,426 Subtotal 1296,096 12,130,191 ►ecllltles 6 Maintenance 201 783034 706000 0 WAGES - SOURLY $77.768 101 763036 761000 0 MISC. 6 OPERATING RIP 13,450 101 783836 762100 0 FUEL 710 subtotal 9{ 1,928 Turner -Dodge House 101 783036 702000 0 SALARIES 6 LCaG:VITY $37,349 ' 101 783636 707000 0 WOO" : TIDO In" 20,910' 101 763836 708000 0 OVERTIME - SALARY 1,953 101 783836 741000 0 MISC. 6 OPERATING UP 10,497 Subtotal 170,611 Fenner Nature Center 101 783837 702000 0 SALARIES a LONGEVITY i3a,773 101 7a3a37 707000 0 WAORS - TZNQ MELT 20,722 101 783837 708000 0 OVERTIME - SALARY 2,310 101 783837 741000 0 MISC. 6 OPERATING RIP 7,720 subtotal 6i 9,525 TOTAL LRISUBR 6 ".RRC.m3cmcEs $1,555,205 WashL gton Ioe Rlak Dlvlsl.on 101 18335S 702000 0 SALAAINS 6 LONGEVITY $50,056 101 783855 706000 0 RAGES -HOURLY 36,199 101 783855 707000 0 MAORS-TEMPORARY HELP 10,880 101 783855 708000 0 OVRRTINZ-SALARY 702 ' 101 763855 709000 0 OVZRTIMZ-HOURLY 1,859 101 783855 741000 0 MISC. 6 OPERATING RIP 5,950 101 7638S5 742300 0 GOODS SOLO 8,500 101 783655 744000 0 UTILITIES 20,400 TOLL WASSIAGION ICB Eta 13i 2,546 TOTAL FARES a RaCREATIOS $4,979,362 POTTER PARE ZOO FXMD BUDGET for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 1995 (Memo Only) ESTIMATED REVEIRMES sales, Fees, and Mlse. $360,900 From General Fund 1,267,949 From Fund Balance TOTAL 61,62S,8t9 APPROPRIATIOIIS 509 783a35 702000 0 SALARIES 6 LONGEVITY 176,980 509 783835 706000 0 WAGES - NOURLY 363,353 509 783835 707000 0 WAOZs - TEMPORARY NEL 87,665 509 703035 708000 0 OVERTIME - SALARY 200 509 783835 709000 0 OVERTIME - SOURLY 26,272- 509 783835 712000 0 LONGEVITY - SOURLY 15,200 509 783835 713100 0 VACATIOW,SIcK IV a F. 69,210 509 783835 716000 0 FTO - SRASOMALS $53 509 783635 715000 0 FRINGE BENEFITS 335,457 509 78303S 761000 0 MISC. 6 OPERATING ZIF 51,550 509 783835 761298 0 Zoo MARKETING 6,300 509 703635 761600 0 ADMINISTRATIVE CwUm 321,149 509 783035 762100 0 FUEL 2,950 509 783035 762600 0 ANIMAL FAD 61,300 509 703035 763000 0 CONTRACTUAL SERVICE@ 31,650 509 783033 766060 0 UTILITIES 66,300 509 783835 746100 0 BUILDING MAIWTRWARCS 0 509 783835 766200 0 SwIpmXT MUST 6,000 509 783835 767100 0 Con►oRZNCE@/WORKSHOPS 2,000 509 783835 970000 0 CAPITAL IMPROV>QENT@ 70,OSO 509 783635 977000 0 DWIPHINT 54,410 ORARD TOTAL POTTER PARK. ZOO $1,628,819 ri mmi r r r i r= r r r r r r. r m r r= MUNICIPAL CENOITERIES FUND BUDGET for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 1995 (Norco Only) ESTIMATED REVENUES Baba, ►eea, and Mloc. $133,0a9 ►roe General Fund 492,477 From Retained SarnLngm From Perpetual Cara Fund 52,575 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS Adminletration 516 173640 702000 0 SALARIES i LONGEVITY $30,591 516 173540 706000 0 OVERTIM9 - BALMY 341 516 173040 712000 0 LONGEVITY 5,700 516 173a40 713#00 0 VACATIOM,SIC[ i P.LV. 23,011 516 173a40 714000 0 PTO-SaAfONALI 2,560 516 173840 715000 0 PRINCE RENEFITS 145,743 516 173040 741000 0 MISC. i OPERATING all 7,250 516 173640 741600 0 ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGE 201,415 516 173840 744000 0 UTILITIES - 6,950 516 173540 746200 0 EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE 13,700 516 173840 747100 0 CONFERENCES. 150 516 173840 977000 0 OQOIFMENT 29,060 Total +dmiaLstretida Feld Services - Nadal a Npeolal Cars 516 173541 706000 0 MACES - HOURLY $41,075 516 173641 709000 0 OVERTIME - HOURLY 5,313 516 173541 741000 0 MISC. i OPERATING a" 2,300 516 173841 742100 0 GASOLINE - 1,200 Total Paid lawless Grounds YainteGanOe 516 173042 706000 0 MAOSS - HOURLY $79,735 516 173042 707000 0 MACES-TZKPORAR7 HELP 03,051 516 173842 709000 0 OVaRTINO-HOURLY 10,156 516 173442 741000 0 MISc. i OPERATING ail 6,700 516 173042 742100 0 GASOLINE 5,400 516 173842 746000 0 REPAIR i MAINTENAMCS Total Groandm Naimtemaaoe 0 GRAND TOTAL CDRTERY FUND $708,141 MURICIPAL DOLT TURD BUDGET for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 1995 (Memo Only) ESTIMATED REVENUES melee, teem, and Miec. 11,283,134 To Fund Oalance 73,948 APPROPRIATIONS admCnC•t•ation Sao 703a50 702000 0 SALARIES i LONGEVITY $123.206 504 7030SO 706000 0 OVERTIME - SALARY 4,534 584 703050 712000 0 LOMOSVITY 3,409 504 703650 713100 0 VACATION,SICK a I.LV. 9,0a1 504 7a3a5O 714000 0• !TO-SEASOMALS 3,030 584 783950 715000 0 ►RIME REMITS 168,199 584 70850 741000 0 MISC A OIaRATINO Ell. 34,350 Sa4 7a3a50 741600 0 ADMINISTRATIV3 CRAROE 272,051 584 •7a3850 746200 0 aQUIINQNT MAINTSnpm 19,200 504 7a3a3O 977000 0 HQUIPMaMT 60,527 Total Admiaimtratino $690,687 Groeebeok Golf Coarse 466 411 504 703851 706000 0 WAG - HOURLY $25,430 5a4 703351 707000 0 WAGES - TIMPORARY NHL 79,253 504 783051 709000 0 OVERTIME - HOURLY 7,021 564 703a51 741000 0 MISC. A OPERATING R" 35,150 594 703851 742200 0 FUEL' 4,350 584 783051 742300 0 cONCESSIOM SUmms 20,350 5a4 78385i 744000 0 UTILITIES 9,650 55 Sea 5a4 7a3a51 745000 0 CART RENTAL 32,400 5a4 783051 746000• 0 REPAIR a MAINTaRANCS 7,000 Total Groombeck $220,604 Red Cedar Golf Coarse 5a4 793052 706000 0 MAGSO - HOURLY 121,599 504 753052 707000 0 NAGSS - TEMPORARY QL 43,597 304 783952 709000 0 OVSR'TINS - NOURLY 2,943 1SS S42 Sa4 70852 741000 0 MISC. A OPERATING A" 14,950 504 783852 742100 0 FUEL 1,100 $700,141 504 783a52 742300 0 CONCESSION SUPPLIES 13,200 504 703a52 744000 0 UTILITIES 4,450 504 7a3aS2 745000 0 RID CEDAR CART RENTAL 7,200 504 703852 746000 0 REPAIR i MAINTENANCE 1,000 Total Red Cedar $110.239 11,209,114 r r r i +r rr rr rr r� i■r r� rr r■� r r� r� rr r +r Sycamore Golf Ocuraa s04 7a3053*706000 0 WAGES - HOURLY 5a4 7a3aS3 707000 0 MAGE$ - TEMPORARY HZL Sa4 703a53 709000 0 OVERTIME - HOURLY 504 763053 741000 .0 MISC. 6 OPERATING SIP 584 7a w 742100 0 PULL 504 7a3a53 742300 0 CONCESSION SUPPLIES, Sa4 703as3 744000 0 UTILITIES 514 703a53 746000 0 REPAIRS 6 MAINTENANCE Total Syoamore Waverly Golf Cmwm 504 743E54 706000 0 WAGES - NOURLY $94 7E3054 707000 0 WAGES - TEMPORARY MM S64 7a3a54 709000 0 OVERTIME - SOME 5E4 703E54 741000 0 MISC. 6 OPERATING REP SE4 763054 742100 0 POEL 584 793054 742300 0 CONCESSION SUPPLIES 584 743254 744000 0 UTILITIES 584 7E3254 745000 0 CART RENTAL 594 783554 746000 0 REPAIRS 6 MAINTX31AMC1 Total Waverly f7AARD WrAL CMLT ti1�D $3,809 32,512 654 10,400 450 9,100 2,550 1,000 861,07S $21,621 44,405 4,905 15,150 2,200 16,330 3,050 16,200 2,500 12� 6,561 {1,209,156 1 1 I 1 1 1 Appendix A FIVE YEAR RECREATION PLAN COMMITTEES Lansing, 1994 COMMITTEE CHAIR COORDINATOR Cultural Arts and Historical Programs Susan Cantlon Blough Lansing Municipal Golf Operations Don Ballard Hornung Natural Areas Clara Bratton Hornung Senior Citizen Programs Jan Clark Schaefer Athletics Tony Noyola Hornung Handicapper Concerns Joan Lenhard Schaefer Downtown Coalition K. McKinney, B. Johnson Ford Community Centers Debbie Balan Patelski Special Events Mary Winegar Patelski Oak Park Complex Steve Widder Dorland Street & Public Trees Paul Dykema Dorland Lansing Municipal Cemeteries Carol Abbott Dorland Potter Park & Zoo Gerry Brady Blough Neighborhood Park Programs Murdock Jemerson Ford Scott Art & Garden Center Diane Townsend Patelski Riverfront Development Jim Ruff Blough City Wide Infrastructure Bob Clegg Schaefer Regional Recreation Issues Ford, Hornung, Blough Ford Old Town District Terry Terry Ford FEW ICOMMITTEE: CULTURAL ARTS AND HISTORICAL PROGRAMS MEMBERS: Susan Cantlon, Chairperson G. Allen R. Armitage R. Fredman J. Roe G. Wiskemann Planning Contact: Pam Blough PRIORITIES: 1. Continue with the Master Plan's three phase preservation and restoration recommendations for the interior and exterior of Turner -Dodge House and with funded support of the park millage. 2. Completion of Phase I by spring of 1995. This should include exterior restoration and stabilization, improved handicapper access, parking lot re -design, restoration of family perennial gardens with a seasonal gardener position, and the renovation and furnishing of �. the music room/parlor (the largest room on the first floor). 3. Completion of Phase II. This should include updating electrical and mechanical systems and renovation/restoration of interpretive period rooms, new parking on the west side, and landscaping improvements. Phase II depends heavily on local support from the private sector, as well as grant funding resources such as federal preservation and foundation grants. The Friends of Turner -Dodge House, Inc., are initiating Phase II funding efforts. ' 4. Completion of Phase III. This should include reconstruction of the two-story Carriage House to serve as a Visitor Orientation Center, handicapper access, and interior restructuring to serve an office, gift shop, exhibit area and banquet room for revenue generating private functions such as weddings. 5. The home will serve the people of Lansing by functioning as a "living" Cultural Heritage Center and interpreting capital region history (1845-1945). It shall be open to the public on a year-round basis for cultural, recreational, and educational programs. 4 DISCUSSION: The growing awareness of the need for preservation of significant landmarks and the increased interest in local history and cultural heritage programs have generated public support for renovation of facilities like the Turner -Dodge House. The educational and recreational benefit to the local community, to local revitalization projects (Historic Commercial District of Old Town, north Lansing) and the increased potential for tourism dollars make this a viable project. I A.2 COMMITTEE: 'MUNICIPAL GOLF OPERATIONS Don Ballard, Chairperson Susan Carrow, Golf Operations Supervisor John Johnson, Golf Maintenance Supervisor Doug Kelly, Assistant Operations Supervisor Larry Parker, President of Oldsmobile Golf League Jim Donahue, Greater Lansing Amateur Golf Assoc. Peg Lear, Capital Area Women's Golf Assoc. Kris Nicholoff, Lansing Youth Rec. Fund Pat Holland, Lansing Everett Golf Coach Planning Contact: Mark Hornung PRIORITIES: 1. Develop and implement a system for appropriating a portion of golf revenues into a Development & Improvement Fund for Capital Expenditures. 2. Implement Master Plan concepts for updating and expanding Groesbeck & Waverly Golf Courses. 3. Develop a plan for establishing a top quality Learning Center & Driving Range for teaching, instruction and revenue purposes. 4. Produce a feasibility study for Sycamore Golf Course, with regard to either improving the drainage problems that exist, or closing the facility's golf operations. 5. Modernize/automate irrigation systems at Waverly and Red Cedar Golf Courses. DISCUSSION: This committee has accepted these priorities with the intentions of a continued effort to provide safe, enjoyable golfing opportunities for generations to come.- It is the recommendation of this Committee that the City -of Lansing stay on the right track of providing quality golfing services to the people of Lansing. Specifically, all four golf courses were addressed with some need for planning and/or implementation. E ICOMMITTEE: NATURAL AREAS 1:_ Clara Bratton, Chairperson Lee Laylin, Friends of Fenner Arboretum, President Paul Dykema, Forester City of Lansing Rick Brigham, Friends of Fenner Arboretum Board Ralph Wilson Ted Black Planning Contact: Mark Hornung PRIORITIES: 1. Increase manpower from City Forestry and Field Services to maintain the parks and natural areas in the way of regular trimming, pruning, trail maintenance, and assistance in native species proliferation. 2. Develop a partnership with the school district and neighborhood groups to utilize the park lands adjacent to school sites as educational extensions and neighborhood recreation areas. 3. Implement Phase 2 of the master plan at Fenner and acquire additional arboretum personnel. This staffing would include one full-time naturalist and one half-time clerical worker. 4. Close attention is requested for the future developments impacting Scott Woods and the River Trail system. Development plans, usage patterns, programming difficulties, and supervision/regulation problems of these areas must be reviewed. 5. Develop and implement a Needs Assessment Analysis by survey/questionnaire specifically relating to natural areas. This study may then assist with the marketing and advertising of programs to Lansing's residents. DISCUSSION: Personal safety, development. and management of lands, and citizen input are the major focus elements of the committee. This committee is concerned with the protection of natural areas and the safety of citizens, as they are important to the quality of life in Lansing. Specifically, the natural areas needing attention are presented as Fenner, Scott Woods, River Trail extensions, and lands adjacent to schools. Community input is a high consideration. I A.4 COMMITTEE: SENIORS MEMBERS: Janet Clark, Chairperson Nancy Weber, TCOA Jean Clements, Senior Volunteer Martha Benedict, LCC I Jeanne Cole, Delta Retirement Loran Graham, Black Men Inc. Lee Richardson, Black Men Inc. Planning Contact: Dick Schaefer It PRIORITIES: Marge Hart, Senior Volunteer Stella Allen, AARP Don Coleman, NCCBD Jennie Washington, Kingsley Ctr. Lillian Callabrese, NCCBD 1. To move forward on the goals that were established in 1990 except for the one regarding the Tri-County Office on Aging, as this goal has been met. (Reference to these goals has been provided in Section 3) 1 2. Restore and fill the position of Senior Program Director. 3. Relocate an identified site and facility for the programming uses of adults over the age 1. of 50. 4. Establish a working Advisory Council made up of all adults over the age of 50, to work with the Senior Program Director in developing a city-wide program for seniors. 5. Provide adequate funding for a strong program for those senior adults over 50. DISCUSSION: Restoration of staffing was a primary concern for this committee; as well as other items that relate to the priorities stated above, such as staff education and training, marketing efforts, volunteer coordination, new programming needs, and coordination with referral programs. Lack of transportation and CATA services were also issues discussed. High concern was voiced as to the unattained goals previously set in 1990: Many of the previous goals were reformatted into priorities for this new plan. Staffing, transportation, marketing, education, coordination with referrals, and programming were all listed in the previous recreation plan. In response to this concern the Committee decided to ban as a formal group with open membership and elected Stella Allen as chairperson. The Lansing State Journal was asked to run an article describing this new group. I A.5 I COMMITTEE: ATHLETICS MEMBERS: Tony Noyola, Chairperson Michael Wagner, Men's Basketball Sally Smith, Adult Athletics Rich Emerson, Adult Softball Jim Glennie, Women's Basketball Rob Yelvington, Men's Senior Baseball Tom Brennan, Adult Ice Hockey Ken Galbraith, Youth Athletics Dennis Louney, Youth Flag Football Ron Smoker, Adult Softball, Youth Soccer Planning Contact: Mark Hornung PRIORITIES: 1. Improve general maintenance practices at all facilities with regard to grounds, equipment, fencing, safety and accessibility. Specifically Kircher and Ranney fields were presented as problem areas. 2. Provide a lighting maintenance plan in conjunction with contractors for the diamonds and fields that are presently lit, as well as develop a master plan for the future lighting of all fields. Provision of a lit Youth Complex was also considered under this priority. 3. Reorganization or re -design of existing facilities is recommended to accommodate and promote additional or different uses. Specifically Frances, Westside, and "the 119th Armory were presented as areas for potential modification. Additionally there is a need to develop new facilities or actively seek out existing facilities for increased demand in the areas of adult basketball, volleyball, and baseball for women and seniors. 4. Programming considerations need review with regard to adult hockey, youth baseball, softball, and football. As hockey rinks are few and far between, serious thought should be given to opening another rink or multipurpose facility. Program development, age division delineation and new league implementation are issues that currently need addressing. is 5. Improve communication skills between Lifetime Sports staff and coaches and provide a type of training program for officials and umpires. Require coach certification for youth programs and continue to educate officials at all levels with clinics and training programs. As a part of this process the summer staff will take on a larger role in the field and act as liaisons to full time staff. DISCUSSION: Specifically, this committee would like to see as a top consideration, the creation of maintenance plan/program to address the problems at recreation facilities. Another adult league, I A.6 1 r lighted baseball diamond is also a high priority. Discussion has led to the potential of utilizing g g P tY P g the new Minor League facility that is scheduled for construction in a joint programming effort, however communication has not reached a formal level, although a letter has been sent to the Mayor per the Leisure Services Manager and Lifetime Sports Supervisor. High potential is being given to the ideas of modifying the 119th Armory and Frances Park for extended recreational use. The addition of one football and two soccer fields is desired. There has been a strong request for a four -diamond complex, fully equipped and serviced for league and tournament play, as adult softball is on the rise. This could bring back "big time" softball to the City of Lansing as well as state and national tournaments. A.7 I COMMITTEE:. MEMBERS: RECREATION ACCESS ADVISORY - Joan Lenhard, Chairperson Judith Mohay-Filice, Park Board Becky Crist Skye Crist IlaMae Hartwig Tom Sampson Association for Childrens Mental Health - Kathleen Longwell, Staff Christine Braun, Parent Valerie Thede, Parent Kathleen Longwell, Parent Christine Braun, Staff Valerie Thede, Parent MS Society - various callers Planning Contact: Dick Schaefer PRIORITIES: Access Board - Dianne Dawson -Ryan Helen Schneiderman Michigan State University - Dr. Dan Ferguson Dr. Gail Dummer Dr. John Shinsky, Lansing School District Ellen Weaver, Center for Handicap Affairs 1. Develop and implement a leisure education program that could be introduced to the Lansing School District Special Education program targeting middle school and senior ° high school students. 2. Develop and implement a sports training program, i.e. aerobics, bocci, wheelchair sports and fitness. Increase access to structured, adaptive aquatic programs. 3. Programming opportunities need to be developed or offered with regard to cultural, performing and fine arts and family -oriented programming by means of potlucks, game nights, a respite program, picnics, fishing and camping. Additionally an investigation into the potential of local access cable television for programming would be helpful as far as fitness, instructional and informational programs. 4. Institute departmental staff training to include part-time, contract and seasonal employees about mainstreaming, integration, and ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act). The department also needs to purchase the following pieces of equipment: computers, fax; and TDD (telecommunication device for the deaf). There is also potential for the department to utilize MSU students for service projects, promotional activities, television productions and marketing/publicity. 5. In the process of park development, high use parks must provide unisex bathrooms, i.e. A.8 1 11 Francis Washington, Davis and Riverfront arks. And as picnic tables are replaced, 10 � P P percent should be constructed to meet ADA requirements. ADA compliant signage should be provided at all high schools, multi -use facilities and parks. DISCUSSION: Focused primarily on the development of a Comprehensive Leisure/Recreation Program and its eventual implementation. Different strategies were discussed and a meeting was held with the Lansing School District. It could be targeted for a grant with Special Education Funding or MSU's Special Education/Therapeutic Recreation. Also of priority was the request for more family oriented programming. This was discussed in two ways: one where the whole family participates the entire time, and two where the family had separate and joining times for activities. This type of family program was stressed for everyone, not just inclusive of the handicapped, and was recommended for conjunction with special events and community centers. Another big topic was utilizing MSU as a resource, especially with their telecommunication and education departments. This would allow students to perform projects and fieldwork in a practicum effort influencing the participants, students and department staff. One example within this concept would be the production of televised educational resources for those individuals who are homebound. With student and'university assistance this is a relatively low cost endeavor that benefits everyone involved. Finally, the group had many positive comments on the installation of a unisex restroom facility at Potter Park. It has been received very well by the public, not just for handicapped individuals, but for parents or guardians as a safety feature. It is in the opinion of this committee that more facilities of this type should be installed at the larger use oriented parks and facilities. FEM COMMIT TEE', u4 • DOWNTOWN COALITION Kevin McKinney, Chairperson Bob Johnson, Chairperson Jim Wardlaw, Pace Creative Sue Mills, Center for the Arts, Jan Hayhow, Michigania Tom Galyon, GLC&BB Jim Cash, Christman Co. Pat Cook, EDC Joe Promo, Old Kent Bank Kelly Thompson, Downtown Lansing Trygve Vigmostad, LRCC Terry Terry, Message Makers Planning Contact: -Bob Ford PRIORITIES: 1. Continue the Washington Mall maintenance program currently operated by the Lansing Parks Department. The merchants pay a special assessment and receive snow removal, sweeping, landscape maintenance, and other mall repairs as needed. It keeps the mall looking clean, neat and promotes business. 2. Work with the Mayor and City Council in designating the new Ball Park Stadium Plaza as an "Urban Park". Hopefully, by creating a "Park" outside the stadium we can blend the downtown design with the stadium and streets. It may also allow us to apply for special funding for the park and create a pleasant urban space when the ball park is not in use. 3. Promote the River Trail within the urban areas. The River Trail provides vitality to the urban areas and brings in many special events and consumers. The committee supports other types of uses along the trail such as: an "Urban Amphitheater" at Wentworth Park across from the Lansing Civic Center. promote more entrepreneurs to open small shops and commercial related enterprises along and adjacent to the River Trail 'to service users. �. promote more interaction between the business districts and the River Trail. This may take the form of signs, pedestrian links, or promotions. 4. Continue to maintain and upgrade the existing downtown parks such as Durant, Reutter, Cooley Gardens, Scott Art & Garden Center, Washington Mall, Louis F. Adado Riverfront, Ferris, Cherry Hill, Burchard, Riverpoint and Turner Parks. They add to the A.10 I quality of life in the downtown area and should not be overlooked. 5. Promote the concept of "Linking" the Central Business District with the "Old Town" located around Grand River Avenue and Turner Streets via the Grand River. The river should be thought of as a resource that can provide not only aesthetic value but also serve as a transportation link and activity zone that will draw people into the downtown areas. The connection and movement between the two areas can be thought of as a commercial promotion as well as a recreational experience. Some thoughts included the use of boats or train trolley to transport people, renovation of the Board of Water .& Light Power station into a commercial mall, promote the City Market as a destination point, create entertainment along the link and promote the river / downtown(s) as entity's and pleasant indoor/outdoor experiences. DISCUSSION: The Downtown Coalition is a new organization represented by various organizations within the downtown area. The members are individuals who are affiliated with other organizations and represent that organization's special interest in promoting the downtown. The goal or mission of the group is to help promote the business districts within the city and advertize the area to tourists and other consumers. The group was included in the Lansing Five Year Recreation Planning effort to solicit input relative to the special recreation and commerce needs, of the downtown area. This was the first time commercial interests were sought in the development of the Five Year Recreation Plan. t I A.11 1 COMMITTEE: COMMUNITY CENTERS MEMBERS: Debbie Balan, Chairperson l Milt Alston, Parks and Recreation Jackie Borden, Kingsley Glen Lopez, Parks and Recreation Rita Herron, Kingsley Melissa .Barnard, Foster Darnell Oldham, Kingsley Harold Stierley, Miller Verna Ozanich, Gier Lucille Stotz, Miller Julie Schneggenburger, Lansing Police Department Planning Contact: Tanya Patelski PRIORITIES: Developed for each individual community center Foster 1. Replace heating and electrical system in the building and add air conditioning. Replace all windows. Ensure adequate ventilation. 2. Renovate the gym, including floor, ceiling and lighting. 3. Renovate other rooms: walls, ceilings, floors, including plastering, painting and carpeting. 4. Develop meeting facilities with better seating, tables, audio-visual equipment, screens, fax, copiers, overhead projectors, and kitchen facilities. Look into the possibility of charging fees for use of meeting facilities. 5. Replace and expand playground equipment with safe and up to date equipment. Gier 1. Expand gym to include bleachers. 2. Increase parking availability at the ball park. 3. Build a pavilion at the ball park. 4. Replace playground equipment by center with safe, up to date equipment and install. ' additional equipment near pavilion. 5. Develop a soccer field with bleachers. A.12 Kingsley 1. Repair or replace roof. 2. Expand gym to add bleachers, concession area and dividers. Refurbish the floor. 3. Upgrade meeting rooms by painting and recarpeting. 4. Upgrade electrical service of the Jim Hoye Memorial Library for use of computers. 5. Upgrade bathrooms and locker rooms, including replacing shower facilities. Miller 1. On -site' heating and air temperature control is needed during change over months of the season. 2. Extend windows down in pool room so that the parking lot is visible to patrons for security reasons. 3. Replace steam table. 4.. Increase parking availability. 5. Paint the interior. DISCUSSION: Additional considerations given were to increase tree maintenance at all centers, and programming for maximum use at Gier. Concerns were noted with regard to the completion of plans for the Gier Concession Plaza and the fact that no grant monies over the past five years have been targeted for either Foster or Miller Road Centers. A concern/suggestion was that the City establish a fund and preventive maintenance system to service the facilities it now has before adding new facilities. A.13 CONI IITTEE: SPECIAL EVENTS 1 I' Mary Winegar, Chairperson Sue Mills, Arts Council Center Diane Brewer, Riverfest and Jaycees Robert James, African American Festival Steve Widder, Michigan Run Jennifer Grau, Lansing Neighborhood Council Denise Lynch, Parks and Recreation Dave -Smith, CATA Diane Townsend, Parks and Recreation Trudy McKinnon, Michigan Parades into 21 st Century Lt. Rick Cook, Lansing Police Department/Community Bureau Duane Vernon, Michigan Parades into 21 st Century Planning Contact: Tanya Patelski PRIORITIES: 1. Establish a "Capital Area Special Events Committee" to serve as a clearinghouse to schedule events and streamline technical information and contacts needed to carry out events. This committee should be a regional committee with surrounding governmental units as well as the Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Chamber of Commerce. 2. To begin a capital improvement program to improve restrooms and drinking fountains in Adado Riverfront Park and provide for bicycle parking for downtown events. 3. To establish an equipment loan program (hand held radios, chronomix timer, electrical cords, sound system, small portable stages) to facilitate events. 4. To erect a band shell at the Sun Bowl, and purchase a covering for the Salt Shed. 5. To install more electrical outlets on the downtown mall area and in Adado Riverfront Park. DISCUSSION: This committee was very interested in the total picture of special events in the Greater Lansing area. They saw the primary need in this community as to coordinate existing services. and expertise to the greater benefit of all. They felt it was important to establish a Capital Area Special. Events Committee, as it was of benefit in existing areas, as well as future concerns such as the new baseball stadium. With the assistance of this committee, scheduling of city-wide programs could be aided. In listing the events, there was such a wide variety of events, both with and without fees attached, they saw something for everyone. The teen population was one that they noted was under served. A.14 COMMITTEE: OAK PARK COMPLEX 10121818,30m, Steve Widder, Chairperson Paul Dykema, Forestry Manager Irene Cahill, Forestry Supervisor Dominic Fucciolo, Forestry Supervisor Tim Simon, Garage Supervisor John Brodie, Grounds Supervisor Larry Curtin, Grounds Supervisor Jim Pecora, Grounds Supervisor John Johnson, Golf Supervisor Planning Contact: Phil Dorland PRIORITIES: 1. Remodel or build new office facility to include private offices for all supervisors, conference rooms, restrooms, lunch room, shower room/locker room, storage room and kitchen facility. 2. Expand, remodel and improve garage/shop area to include additional drive through garage bays. 3. Demolish existing cold storage garages and construct new storage sheds that include a delivery -loading dock. 4. Expand and repave parking/drive area to include heated truck ports with large pull - through bays, additional and separate gas pumping areas, a truck wash area and a secure employee parking lot. 5. Construct a maintenance facility that would provide for the consolidation of carpentry and painting operations and also for a large open storage area for picnic tables. DISCUSSION: This committee developed its priorities based on the fact that the existing Oak Park Complex was built in 1948, and is now inadequate to meet current demands. At least three satellite locations throughout the city are being utilized for storage and equipment due to lack of space at Oak Park. Consolidation is needed. Also, the majority of the department's equipment fleet is exposed to weather conditions year-round, which leads to rapid deterioration of components and service delays. Staff offices/conditions are in desperate need of renovation. I A.15 COMMITTEE: FORESTRY MEMBERS: Paul Dykema, Chairperson Edward Eckart Clyde Blackwell Ron Callen Elise Harvey Cara Boucher Dominic Fucciolo Planning Contact: Phil Dorland IPRIORITIES: 1. Improve the care of existing trees through restored staffing levels, pruning cycles, equipment and a new street light clearance crew. �. 2. Improve the appearance of gateways to the city and corridors to the Capitol by the economics of increasing tree nursery stock/supply, designating major entry ways as special maintenance areas and returning to the production of flowers by city owned greenhouses. 3. Revitalize the Community Outreach Program by developing a Friends of Forestry group and forming partnerships with groups and neighborhoods to involve them in planting and iadopt-a-tree/flower bed programs. '4. Improve the city's recognition of the importance of trees to residents by developing a .� system of checks and balances to avoid needless damage to trees from construction projects. Also the City Council should be encouraged to pass a "Historic Tree Ordinance" recognizing and protecting special community trees (size, species, age). 5. Emphasis should be placed on New Program Development by identifying stable fundin g sources and establishing a partnership with utilities for energy conservation practices and community education opportunities. i. DISCUSSION: The committee's urgent request was that the Oak Park Complex be replaced immediately. . They feel the working conditions for the staff are deplorable and that the city should take action. This committee conducted a survey of the business owners and residents along Michigan Ave., as to whether street trees should be planted in other business districts. Over " 90% of the respondents said "yes." Comprehensive planning efforts are stressed. A.16 r COMMITTEE: Carol Abbott, Chairperson Planning Contact: Phil Dorland NOTE: An analysis of the cemetery system was conducted in July of 1994 by the L.F. Sloane Consulting Group. This briefly described the three cemeteries, their capacities and concerns for future use. All of the local funeral directors were contacted by the consultant and their input was included. Therefore, due to the recent production of this study, it was felt by the department that a formal cemetery committee was -not required. PRIORITIES: First and foremost, the committee recommended the sale of the entire I cemetery system to a private company, subject to voter approval. In the event)k this was not approved, the following five priorities were developed: 1. Design, survey and place corner markers in the road side lots at Evergreen. Previously these have been reserved for large family estate plots, but redesign would allow for two grave monument lots. Gradual opening to sale within estate sections would increase revenues. (taken from previous rec. plan goal) 2. Analysis and development of a columbarium for cremation memorials would require a capital investment. Development of this facility and/or a privatized funeral home could also be another source of revenue. Leasing lands to a funeral home would be of no new cost to the city. (taken from previous recreation plan goal) 3. Research into the sale of 20 acres on Forest Road at the rear of Evergreen. Presently zoned residential, its sale would not adversely effect the cemetery's future and depending upon sale amount could potentially double the Perpetual Care Fund. 4. Develop an ongoing capital improvement program to address the cemetery infrastructure such as roadways, drainage systems, bank erosion, fencing and watering systems. 5. Explore policy changes to enhance the revenue stream thereby reducing or eliminating the taxpayer subsidy. DISCUSSION: The city operates three cemeteries; one full and two available. The two available cemetery sites sell an average of 100 lots per year. The present system is predicted to have an active life of 29 years, without taking into consideration the 45-plus acres that are undeveloped in Evergreen. However, although the cemeteries lands may have a comfortable future outlook, their nearby locations limit the service area. Since the cemetery in the city's south area is full (all lots sold), there is a concern for lack of service to this area. A.17 COMMITTEE: POTTER PARK ZOO 5510 Gerry Brady, Chairperson Carol Webster, Potter Park Zoological Society James Gamble, McFadzean Everly Associates Arnie Bunkley, Marshburn Bunkley Planning Contact: Pam Blough NOTE: A Zoo Master Plan for development is currently in the process with McFadzean Everly Associates of Evanston, Illinois, city staff and the Potter Park Zoological Society. The master plan will replace the previous plan completed in 1983 and will provide the framework for future development. The plan is expected to be completed in March 1995. For these reasons, it was felt by the department that a formal zoo committee was not required. PRIORITIES: 1. The completion and adoption of the new zoo master plan. 2. The design and construction of the new zoo entrance which will include new entrance and ticket areas, and education building, administration building, gift shop, concession and public restrooms. Parking lot improvements will also be included. 3. The development of the key exhibit area immediately within the entrance of the zoo. At this time sub arctic animals such as seals and polar bears are being evaluated. 4. Improved directional and interpretive signage. 5. The implementation of a zoo tram to replace the train which was discontinued several years ago. DISCUSSION: The new master plan will provide a new overall circulation and exhibit layout, concentrate on temperate regions of animals, and improve the educational, administration, and animal husbandry facilities of the zoo. The completed master plan will include an extensive list of projects with priority projects in the near future, including the five listed above. A.18 J ICOMMITTEE: I i NEIGHBORHOOD PARK PROGRAMS MEMBERS: Murdock Jemerson, Chairperson Judith Filice, Park Board Mary James, Park Board & Westside Kim Kennon, Elmhurst School Area Harold King, Northside Neighborhood Judy Hackett, Oak Park Neighborhood Jackie Borden, Westside Neighborhood Vicki Anthes, DNR Parks and Recreation Denise Lynch, Assistant Chair Alex Kruzel, Walnut Neighborhood Jerry King, U.A.W. - Local 602 Howard Jones, City Council Jeff Smith, Lansing Police Dept. Ray Hall, Lansing Police Dept. Ruth Leyrer, Bingham Community Assoc. Mary Murphy-Woll, Park Board & Eastside Neighborhood Larry Lopez, Cristo Rey Community Center Jennifer Grau, Lansing Neighborhood Council Planning Contact: Bob Ford PRIORITIES: 1. Recreation programming focus groups should be used and should, include private resources, neighborhood associations, schools and community policing. 2. Keep the community policing units involved and create new ones. 3. Focus on transportation issues. 4. Continue to utilize youth corp and VISTA programs. 5. Increase after -school programming (crafts, general recreation, computers) and remember transportation. DISCUSSION: The committee felt its best efforts should be focused on devising strategies or approaches to use in order to ascertain information on the needs .of Lansing's parks and its programs. A decision was made to conduct a type of survey that would invite public participation. A survey was developed and distributed through the Lansing State Journal readership. Fifty-one surveys were returned with the top five used parks listed as Potter, Frances, Bancroft, Oak, and Washington. Other committee considerations were the timing of recreation programs (evenings/weekends), inter -generational programs, involving school principals, introducing urban youth to natural resources, accessibility, utilizing swimming pools more effectively, coordinate with beautification efforts and to network with senior services. Equipment and facility needs were recommended for several neighborhood parks. A.19 I COMMITTEE: MEMBERS: SCOTT ART AND GARDEN CENTER Diane Townsend, Chairperson Judy Kish, Potter Park Zoological Society Pat Bursch, Lansing Art Guild ' Sam Pardee, Friends of Cooley Gardens Barb Wortman, Tri-County Iris Society Claude Butcher, Lansing Camera Club Barbara Church, Garden Club of Greater Lansing Diane Brewer, Capital City Riverfest Planning Contact: Tanya Patelski PRIORITIES: 1. Update electrical and plumbing services; due to age of house these are out of date and in disrepair. 2. Remove aluminum siding and restore the exterior or repair aluminum siding. There is a problem with water leaking into the house either due to the way the exterior siding was installed or another reason. Both the front and back doors are less than weather -tight (with the front door being in very bad condition). Install intercom from front door to offices on second floor. 3. Renovate interior of house. Ceiling tiles are discolored, the kitchen and the small, main floor restroom need remodeling. The basement needs additional lighting, a water source, electricity, and to provide work space for the clubs. The attic could be remodeled to provide additional meeting and/or office space. 4. Provide additional custodial services so the house can be appropriately maintained and purchase a vacuum cleaner and other equipment to be permanently stored on site. 5. Hire a seasonal, part-time (spring, summer, fall) landscape gardener to maintain the gardens, grounds and bushes. 1 DISCUSSION: As this center is used by eight groups for a meeting site on a permanent basis, and with two of the groups basing their office operations from the building, the priorities developed were based on -committee recommendations for what this facility needed to sustain the current amount of use. Several of these priorities were requested in the previous (1990-94) five year plan. ' Specifically, bathroom/plumbing renovations, work space, aluminum siding replacement, ceiling tiles, kitchen modifications and hiring part time garden assistance. 0KII COMMITTEE: RIVERFRONT DEVELOPMENT MEMBERS: Jim Ruff, Chairperson Helen LeBlanc Paul Howland Priscilla Holmes Mark Nixon Wayne Werner Shirley Murray John Strickler Planning Contact: Pam Blough PRIORITIES: 1. River Trail Extensions: First from Elm Street to River Point Park then to Moores Park. Next the Sycamore Creek Extension [from Potter Park to Sycamore Center Park (Ingham County Park, 'Butterfield Park"). 2. Lansing Center River Trail Renaissance: to provide for an accessible gathering area, that is more than just a path, with a promenade space as illustrated in Lansing Center's Master Plan. To include a lower, out-of-the-way fishing level, and an expansion of the plan from .the Museum district to the Adado Riverfront Park and to adjacent land uses (i.e., Baseball Stadium). 3. Boat Launches: Add one in Old Town, north of the dam. Possible location could be Dietrich Park. One could be located in Grand Woods also, but the Committee did not want city dollars spent in the township. 4. Pedestrian Bridges: Construct a pedestrian bridge across the Grand River from the Grand Tower to the Museums, making sure that boat traffic is accommodated. 5. Parks adjacent to rivers should have river access. Neighborhood parks may be developed with minor neighborhood type amenities and/or furnishings, while larger parks should provide development according to location and use. Edmore Park is a perfect example for a neighborhood park which could be improved with river access. DISCUSSION: The Committee discussed the needs for policies regarding entrepreneurial operations for canoes, bicycles, rollerblades, fishing bait and river taxis. Existing developments could use added features in high visibility areas, such as fountains, water walls and special lighting. Public information, safety and access were issues presented as items that needed attention. Policies for the protection of naturalized areas were felt to be in need of development as a commitment statement; four areas were suggested. The committee also recommended that the city create and ' participate in a regional nonprofit group geared toward project sponsorship and funding, perhaps in partnership with the Adopt -a -River program and its representatives. A.21 COMMITTEE: CITY WIDE INFRASTRUCTURE Bob Clegg, Chairperson John Hunat, BWL; steam Brian Cooper, BWL; electric Roger Ophaug, BWL; planning Randall Roost, BWL; water tech. Roger Zeeff, BLW; water tech. Bev Burkhart, Ameritech Planning Contact: Dick Schaefer Kathy Hurl, Ameritech Pete Jewett, Consumers Power Carl Wesolek, Continental Cable Dave Berridge, Transportation Dept. PRIORITIES: Consolidated in the following list are efforts and suggestions from the various utility and service offices represented. (Ameritech, Consumers Power and Continental Cable presented minimal changes/recommendations) 1. Board of Water & Light offices have suggested future plans regarding the Washington Mall steam lines and lighting upgrades. Other steam projects include Wentworth and Scott Parks, with a study requested for the abandoned Ottawa power station. Porter Park and Sycamore Golf Course have planned electrical projects. 2. The BWL has proposed a well development in the year 2000 at Davis. Final water system installation projects were targeted for St.Joe, Cherry Hill and the River Trail. 3. A 30 year CSO program is in its beginning years through Public Service, with several projects recommended at various parks. 1996. projects might include I-27 to Clemins, Michigan Ave. to Saginaw, Saginaw to Old 43, and Solomon Pit storm drainage by means of a developer. Cherry Hill was also considered for a water storage basin. 4. Ameritech did not have any major project recommendations. Continental Cable recommended upgrading a conduit to double from Ionia to Washington Square (east). Consumers Power discussed conversion to a medium pressure gas line in the downtown area at some point in the next five years. 5. The Transportation Department discussed projects at Ferris Park (east) in converting a parking lot into park use, and closing Chestnut to establish one full parcel. Also redevelopment of Capital Park for the state park system was proposed for Allegan,- King, Ottawa and Sycamore Streets. DISCUSSION: This committee was brand-new to the five year planning effort. Discussion as to budget approximations was provided, but not in a priority format, therefore input was limited. A.22 LJ ' COMMITTEE: REGIONAL RECREATION MEMBERS: ' Eric Reickel, Director, Lansing Parks and Recreation Bob Moore, Director, Ingham County Parks Steve Tuma, Eaton County Parks Mike Maisner, MRPA, Deputy Director Tom Kehler, Campus Parks and Planning Hector Chiunti, DNR Forest Management Dick Benkert, Delta Township Jim Crisp, East Lansing Recreation and Arts John Daher, Lansing Township Supervisor LuAnn Maisner, City of DeWitt Parks Louis Twardzik, MSU Dept. of Parks and Recreation Mark Jenks, Delhi Township Parks Wendy Longpre, Meridian Township Parks Kit Frey, Okemos Schools/Recreation Lisa Simmons, Watertown Township Coordinator ' John Coleman, Tri-County Regional Planning Dave Finney, Lansing School District Paula Cunningham, LCC Presidents Office Donna Stine, DNR Parks and Recreation Planning Contacts: Bob Ford, Mark Hornung &Pam Blough 1 PRIORITIES: 1. Organization of this committee to be assembled regularly on an annual or semi-annual basis to discuss the regional issues at hand. I2. Develop and organize more joint programming between communities. 3. Facility sharing (MSU, LCC, Lansing Schools, and adjacent communities) is needed. 4. Development of a "Recreation Task Force" between the schools and municipal recreation P P providers is recommended. 5. Park safety is a concern, and could be dealt with through implementation of a. park police service; safety/risk management program and through design and maintenance of the parks. ' A.23 1 DISCUSSION: From a starting point 36 objectives were formulated, the final count reached 45 objectives of which the top five were chosen, as positioned by a vote. Other recommendations included the River Trail extension from Potter Park Zoo to the proposed Ingham County Park ("Butterfield Park"), a regional survey to assess the needs of each community, the soccer complex between Ingham County . and Lansing Parks should be continued, political limitations need to be investigated, addressed, and remedied to allow for more implementation of projects, and finally, the regional parks and programs should be marketed more effectively. 1 In F 1 1 E A.24 I COMMITTEE: OLD TOWN DISTRICT MEMBERS: Terry Terry, Chairperson Robert Busby Barbara Morris Planning Contact: Bob Ford PRIORITIES: 1. The need for a street maintenance program for the Central Shopping District, inclusive of the Old Town commercial district. 2. Promotion of the River Trail and maintenance of the downtown parks. Also, enhancement of the park area of the River Trail between Clinton and the Turner Dodge House as it is now overgrown with weeds. 3. Lighting of the dam at the Brenke Fish Ladder AND street lights along E. Grand River and Turner that are designed by artists as unique sculptures. ' 4. Development of a park on the south side of the intersection of Turner Street and E. Grand River, to allow an open view of the river and Capitol from Turner Street. This would also allow a view of Turner Street north from the Fish Ladder and River Trail. 5. To continue to promote linkages such as walking, CATA, mini -rail system, maps and ' signage, that will further connect the city and its satellites. DISCUSSION: These priorities were developed through meetings of the Old Town Creative Form, our Old Town Advisory Council, and Board of Directors during the past year. • These meetings ' discussed many issues impacting the development of Old Town and the parks along the river. The purpose of the Old Town Business & Art Development Association (OTBADA) is to catalyze and promote the development and revitalization of Lansing's historic commercial district and surrounding community. Their goals focus on economic development, preservation of historic buildings and enhancement of the art and cultural community. OTBADA is a non ' profit organization (501(c)3). 1 A.25 1 11 ll1 1 1 1 1 Appendix B 1.1 = = M 4¢ •'Wednesday, February 8,1995 • Lansing State Journal IN THE C NEIGHBORHOOD D By Jennffm Grau Neighborhoods N' Bloom I Even though temperatures are below freezing and there is snow on the ground, it's not too soon to be thinking about spring flowers. In fact, a group of flower supporters have been meeting for several months now to organize and plan 1995's Neighborhoods N' Bloom. To make this year's flower distribution even more successful than last year's, we need your help. f The hours are flexible. If you can spare an hour or two between now .,,,and May, please call the Lansing Neighborhood Council at 72-6290. Schools support Bea Christy Dinner This year's Bea Christy Dinner has a new twist: (student volunteerism. As guests enter the dining room, they will be treated to a musical „interlude by Eastern High School's brass quartet, directed by Karen Viele. The centerpieces at each table are being created by Greta Pitts' art class at Pattenglll Middle School, and after -dinner musical entertain- - ment will be provided by Gwen Bodiford's vocal ensemble QS Edition. The dinner is at 6:45 p.m. Feb. 17 at the Lansing Center. Parks and Recreation nearing The Lansing Parks and Recreation Department will have the first of several public hearings tonight in Room 103 of the Foster Commu- nity Center, 200 N. Foster St. The purpose of the 7 p.m. meeting is to solicit public input on the newly developed five-year master plan. Drafts of the plan are avail- able at the fifth floor of City Hall,124 W. Michigan Ave. For more information call Dick Schaefer at 483-4283. 5-year Parkk plan hearing tonight Lansing State Journal The 1211sing Departrnent of Parma and Recreation is conducting e pub- lic hearing at 7 tonightear plan. emeet g is at Foster COI- munity Center, 200 N. Foster Ave., Room 103. Pinvited to at- ublic joborheooasresidents to low net It into the plan* have inP d current will be .The master plan through March 1 available Thursdayty Center, Kingsley a�� ( Center, Foster Commu- nity Center and the fourth floor °f City Hall for public review. A second public hearing is planned City Co ncil must review and approve Parks and Recreation's master plan prior to the DePa�ent Sub - 'of Natural Resources' April 1 sub- mission deadline. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 i Qu i c k i e Nei c�hb o r h o o d P a r k S u ry ev 1. What city park(s) do you use? 2. What are the three most critical problems with neighborhood parks? 3. What new playground equipment or support amenities (restrooms, drinking fountains, bike racks, etc.) do you see as a need and in which park? k. What new programs'do you think we need on our city parks? S. Do you feel safe in a city park? Please return to: Lansing Parks and Recreation Neighborhood Parks Committee City Hall, 4th. Floor Lansing, MI 48933 11 1 1 1 1 Appendix C J 1 I 1 a 1994 KIDS KAMP SUM ER PROGRAM REPORT Big Brothers/Big Sisters ESCAP Program Attwood 21 14 32 3-Eaton Rapids Comstock 10 11 16 6 Cristo Rey 21 18 23 5 1 9 1-Dewitt Dunnebacke 1 5 6 Kendon 11 2 12 1 Moores Park 8 5 13 Mt. Hoe 26 7 29 2 4 1-48864 Northwestern 8 4 11 1-Haslett Oak Park 19 3 2 20 Verlinden 8 9 17 Wainwright 9 3 12 Woodcreek 12 10 22 Gier ( BAD) 20+ 0 6 1 2 7 5 Kingsley ( BAD) 0 13+ 2 3 8 85 1 Educational Seminars for Children, Adolescents and Parents (ESCAP) A partnership between the Lansing Parks and Recreation Department Kids Kamp program and the Big Brothers/Big Sisters ESCAP program was developed and the result was very successful. The ESCAP program provides seminars that cover relationship building, self esteem, trust building, conflict 'resolution, cooperation, values clarification, problem solving, communication skills and teamwork. Harvalee Saunto, Trainer/Facilitator for ESCAP, attended several of our Kids Kamp staff meetings to familiarize our staff with the program and to schedule visits to the Kids Kamp sites. The sites were 'scheduled.for one or more visits, based upon the number of children and their ages. If the number of children per site was very large or there was a wide variance in ages, Harvalee scheduled more than one visit so that she was able to tailor her presentation to a particular age group. ' The format was totally interactive; presentations included group discussions, games and role playing. Because the program was hands-on, it was appealing to the children and proved to be very compatible with goals of the Kids Kamp program. This report represents the Kids Kamp sites where ESCAP programs were presented, the number of boys and girls in attendance and the zip code areas where the children live. The zip code information. that was collected is not currently utilized, however it is available if needed for future funding and programming decisions. 1 ' 1994 KIDS KAMP ' ATTENDANCE SUMMARY LYRF - COMSTOCK PARK 76 450 15 601 1 19 1651 LYRF - KENDON 44 494 16 471 15 562 LYRF - MOORES PARK 58 403 13 489 16 497 LYRF - WAINWRIGHT 72 487 16 588 19 616 LYRF - VERLINDEN 79 537 17 567 18 608 LYRF - OAK PARK 41 720 23 781 25 789 LYRF - DUNNEBACKE 18 178 6 178 6 211 LYRF - ATTWOOD =80 734 24 766 25 832 GEN FUND - ELMHURST 48 1475 115 1504 1 16 1533 GEN FUND - MT HOPE 178 740 1 24 1723 1 23 1822 GEN FUND/LYRF-POST OAK 82 622 20 1 672 T22 747 GEN FUND - WOODCREEK 98 783 25 873 28 957 GEN FUND - CAVANAUGH 79 509 16 529 17 544 GEN FUND - NORTHWESTERN 33 407 13 447 14 447 GEN FUND - MAPLEWOOD 49 448 1 14 1492 1.16 1516 11 SPECIAL RECREATION SERVICES SUMMER ATTENDANCE REPORT 1994 KIDS KAMPS CDBG - 3 SITES 618 51,459 LYRF - 8 SITES 468 4,764 GEN FUND - 7 SITES 467 4,443 DRAMA CAMP 44 512 BASKETBALL CAMP 202 1,492 **NATIONAL JUNIOR TENNIS LEAGUE (NJTL) 69 2,413 **YOUTH TENNIS FUN DAY 32 32 ADULT TENNIS LESSONS 20 153 TENNIS TOURNAMENT 92 92 YOUTH TENNIS LESSONS 93 465 SENIOR PICNIC 61 61 SWIM LESSONS 56 448 SWIM POOL- PUBLIC HOURS 3,680 19,709 **TEEN POOL PARTY 48 48 **MUSIC IN THE PARKS NOT APPLICABLE 1,075 **EVENING KIDS KAMPS (TEENS) 84 974 **BASKETBALL TOURNEY (TEENS) 46 100 **BIG BROTHERISISTERS ESCAP PROGRAM NOT APPLICABLE 278 FISHING CLINICS NOT APPLICABLE 967 -**SOCCER CAMP 60 374 **LAKE LANSING FIELD TRIPS 274 274 EDRU ROLLER SKATING TRIP 498 498 **GRAND RIVER PARK FIELD TRIPS 283 283 HERSHEY TRACK & FIELD FIELD TRIP 399 399 DAY CAMP - THERAPEUTIC RECREATION 6 36 MINIATURE GOLF - THERAPEUTIC RECREATION 15 105 4TH OF JULY PARADE (# OF ENTRIES) 84 81 **CAMP ADVENTURE 278 669 **NEIGHBORHOOD RECREATION SPORTS 174 560 **NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERTS NOT APPLICABLE 1,075 ' " Indicates new program 1 11 1 I 1 I 1994 Summer Youth Fishing Clinics Attendance Report Moores 16 10 26 Elmhurst 14 18 32 Cavanaugh 20 17 37 Wainwright 23 16 39 Mt. Hope 11 25 36 Georgetown 18 16 34 Verlinden 27 19 46 Woodcreek 12 26 38 Comstock 20 30 50 Dunnebacke 4 7 11 BCFI 20 25 45 Post Oak 34 17 51 Cristo Rey 53 45 98 Maplewood 17 15 32 Attwood 34 26 60 Oak Park 32 30 62 Kendon , 10 7 17 Northwestern 23 15 38 Foster 50 40 90 Gier 39 28 67 Kingsley 23 35 58 Grand River Trip 283 :: ;;:.;.:.::.::.:..: XX::.. The Summer Youth Fishing Clinic Program was sponsored by the Lansing Parks and Recreation Department with the support of the Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Division and the Lansing Youth and Recreation Fund. The purpose of this program was to introduce urban youth to fishing. The program consisted of two visits to each of our eighteen Kids Kamp sites as well as to our three community centers. The program format was interactive and included hands-on activities and presentations by our fishing program leaders. During the last week of Kids Kamp, we bussed 283 children to Grand River Park in Holt for an outing that included fishing in a stocked pond. This outing provided an opportunity to actually use the information that they learned in the clinics and for many children this was their fast fishing experience. J Appendix D i- 1 C � 3 � < f " I CITY CLERK MARILYNN SLADE MAYOCi DAVID_ C. HOLLISTER TERM EXPIRES 1/1/96 1/1/98 1/1/96 1/l/98 1/1/98 1/1/96 1/1/96 1/l/98 1/1/98 1/l/98 1 1995 Committee &' Board Assignments 1 1 1 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (4:00 p.m.-Thurs.) Y Benavides -- President Jones -- Vice -President Allen, Beal, Brockwell, Canady, Lilly, Novak -- Members Staff Support: Fran Knot Early Retirement Issues: Tina Gallante Joint Meetings: Fran Knot AD HOC COMMITTEES WAYS AND MEANS (5:15 p.m., Weds.) ETHICS (As Needed) Beal -- Chair Novak -- Chair Brockwell -- Vice -Chair Lilly -- Vice -Chair Lilly -- Member Jones -- Member Jones -- Member Benavides -- Member Staff Support: Fran Knot Staff Support: Tina Gallante PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT (6:30 p.m., Tues)SOUTH LANSING COMMUNITY CENTER Lilly -- Chair Allen -- Co -Chair Novak -- Vice -Chair Benavides -- Co -Chair Allen -- Member Staff Support: Tina Gallante Staff Support: Fran Knot (Mtgs dates set by the Chair) PUBLIC SERVICES (2:45 p.m., Weds.) BLUE RIBBON (As Needed) Brockwell -- Chair Canady -- Chair Canady -- Vice -Chair Lilly -- Vice -Chair Benavides -- Member Staff Support: Tina Gallante Staff Support: Tina Gallante PUBLIC SAFETY (5:15 p.m., Tues.) Allen -- Chair Beal -- Vice -Chair Benavides•-- Member Staff Support: Terese 'Horn GENERAL SERVICES (4:00 p.m., Weds) Jones -- Chair Brockwell -- Vice -Chair Allen -- Member Staff Support: Tina Gallante ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & INTER GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS(As Needed) Novak -- Chair Jones -- Vice -Chair Canady -- Member Staff Support: Fran Knot Tina Gallante BOARDS & COMMISSIONS RETIREMENT BOARDS Benavides TRI COUNTY OFFICE ON AGING Brockwell Allen Slade TRI COUNTY EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING Beal Jones Benavides TRI COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING Brockwell Canady Benavides STORM WATER UTILITY Novak, Brockwell LAW & COURTS COM. CORREC. BD Novak COURT FACILITY CONSOLIDATION COM Novak, Beal, Lilly 1 1 1 1 CITY of LANSING INTEROFFICE COMMUNICATION PARK BOARD MEMBERS ff4vi- : 1st Mary Margaret Murphy-Woll H484-4076 Term Expires 6/97 210 Ferguson Council Action Lansing, MI48912 06/14/93 2nd Wilbur D. Howard H393-2928 Term Expires 6/98 6200 Lerner Way W-Same # Council Action Lansing, MI 48911 06 / 27 / 94 3rd Sally H. Laurion H882-0951 Expires 6/95 2704 Victor Av ~Term Council Action Lansing, MI 48911 11 / 16 / 92 4th Mary James H371-2166 Term Expires 6/96 303 N. Jenson W373-8563 Council Action Lansing, MI 48915 10/24/94 AT LARGE Przsi&..t George M. Harlow, Jr. H321-3095 Term Expires 6/95 3630 Ridgefield Council Action Lansing, MI 48906 06 / 10 / 91 John Pollard H484-4113 Term Expires 6/96 1718 Blair Council Action Lansing, MI 48910 06 / 29 / 92 Barry G. Crown H487-5749 Term. Expires 6/97 3036 Westchester Rd W332-7000 Council Action Lansing, MI 48911 FX332-9361 06 / 14 / 93 Vice Judith Mohay Filice H48277325 Term Expires 6/98 Pcesidcnt 1462 Cambridge Council Action - Lansing, MI 48911 07 / 05 / 94 " Agenda: Dennis Sykes, Planning & Municipal Development Jack Siebold; LYRF, 305 N. Butler, Lansing, MI 48915 10/24/94 Im/C:\WP\DATA\PARKBOAR\MEIvBERS David C. Hollister, Mayor 517/483-4141 DEPARTMENT LIAISONS Dave Wiener (4146) Executive Assistant Budget'Department Central Garage Computer & Communication Services . Labor Relations Board of Water & Light Liza Estlund Olson (4148) Special Assistant the Mayor Parks and Recreation Personnel Department Police Department City Attorney City Clerk's Office Linda Sanchez (4147) Special Assistant to the Mayor Finance Department ..Human Relations & Community Services Fire Department City Treasurer Assessor's•Office Bob Johnson (4144) Special Assistant to the Mayor Planning & Neighborhood Development Economic Development Public Service COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS Dave Wiener Ways and Means Ad Hoc Committee on Ethics Board Recommendations Linda Sanchez Public Safety.. Ways'and Means General Services Liza Estlund Olson Committee of the Whole Intergovernmental Affairs General Services Bob Johnson Economic Development Physical -Development Blue Ribbon Committee Public Service PARK BOARD AGENDA ' JANUARY 18, 1995 Board Members: George Harlow, Barry Crown, Judy Filice, Wilbur Howard, Mary James, Sally Laurion, John Pollard, Mary Margaret Woll Excused: None Call to Order: 7:30 p.m., Scott House, 125 W. Main #' 1. STATEMENTS OF CITIZENS - The public may address the Board on agenda and non -agenda items. Comments should be limited to five minutes on any single item. 2. BOARD MEETING MINUTES A. December 14, 1994 Park Board Minutes B . Other Department Board Meeting Minutes 3. OLD BUSINESS * A. Ad Hoc Committee Report on Tree Preservation - Referred from Physical Development (backup information sent with 12/14/94 packet) 4. NEW BUSINESS ' * A. Evaluation of the Parks & Recreation Department prepared by Barry Crown * B . Grants (Davis Park Field Improvements, Frances Park Water Front, River Trail West) C . Five Year Plan for Parks and Recreation 5. CORRESPONDENCE 6. DIRECTOR'S REPORT A. Community Center Grant Submission - Status 7. INFORMATION A: Park Board Meeting Dates 1995 B . Mystery Dinner Theater 1995 PSA C. Victorian Valentine Dinner PSA D . Council Committees and Meeting Times 8. REMARKS BY BOARD MEMBERS * Requires Board Action Ll I 1 Appendix E I February 20, 1995 Robert Ford Robert Ford & Associates, Inc. 919 East Grand River Avenue East Lansing, MI 48823 Dear Bob: rThis is in response to your request to comment regarding the draft of the Parks & Recreation Master Plan for the City of Lansing. ...On page 2.2, there is reference in the second paragraph to Butterfield Park. The proposed name was Burchfield Park, but it appears now that -that will not be the ' name due to restrictions imposed by the DNR as the result of a restriction in the Natural Resources Trust Fund Grant contract. ...On page 4.8, in the last paragraph, it is suggested that the Regional Recreation Committee supported the concept of regionalization of the Potter Park Zoo. In reality, this was assigned a low priority by the committee. However, I believe Eric has indicated that this will be corrected before the final draft is complete. ...On page 4.14, in the third paragraph there is again reference to Butterfield Park. With the exception of those few points, everyone associated with the preparation of this P P Y P P document should be congratulated. You did an excellent job of identifying what needs to be accomplished over the next several years in order to provide the citizens of Lansing with an even more outstanding Park and Recreation system. If you have any questions, please give me a call. Sincerely, R bert C. Moore Director of Parks /j eltdansmpin.220 DAVID 0. SHEATHELM Chair ■1��� BOARD OF INGHAM COUNTY PARK TRUSTEES DUNE H. PALLOTTINI Secretary 301 BUSH STREET, P. O. BOX 38 • MASON, MICHIGAN 48854 MICHAEL B. FARRELL TELEPHONE (517)676-2233 • FAX (517)676-3085 Trustee ROBERT C. MOORE Director STATE OF MICHIGAN NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION JERRY C. BARTNIK KEITH CHARTERS JOHN ENGLER, Governor LARRY DEVUYST DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES JAMES PEHILL DAVID HOUJ Stevens T. Mason Building, P.O. Box 30257, Lansing, MI 48909 JOEY M. SPANO ROLAND HARMES, Director February 21, 1995 Mr. Richard Schaefer Parks & Recreation Department 124 W. Michigan Avenue 4th Floor City Hall Lansing, MI 48933 Dear Mr. Schaefer: We have reviewed the DRAFT Recreation Plan for the City of Lansing which you recently submitted to our office. We have found the plan to be a good foundation for the development of a final community recreation plan. There are, however, some revisions that need to be ' incorporated into the plan. We will be able to approve the plan once the revisions noted in the enclosed sheet have been adequately addressed. We are providing a copy of our review form for your use. Individual items marked " X " have met the recreation plan requirements. Plan deficiencies are explained under the "NOTES:" for each section, and require plan revision for approval. Please provide our office with a revised complete plan which address these items. Also, prior to plan approval, we must receive: 1) copy of signed resolution of plan adoption by the park and recreation commission and governing body; and 2) copies of plan transmittal letters to both the county and regional planning agencies. If you have any questions about this matter, please call me. VA:tja Enclosure cc: Recreation Grants Section Administrative Services Division ncerely, Vicki Anthes Community Technical Assistant Parks and Recreation Division (517) 335-7890 R Rev.v. 12/93 12/93 RECREATION PLAN REVIEW SHEET CITY OF LANSING NAME OF LOCAL UNIT(S) ' INGHAM COUNTY YEAR OF ADOPTION DATES: PLAN WAS RECEIVED AMENDMENT WAS RECEIVED APPROVED PLAN EXPIRES AMENDMENT APPROVAL 1 1 ACTION TAKEN ON THIS DATE. BY: DRAFT PLAN REVIEWED 2/21/95 VICKI ANTHES DRAFT PLAN APPROVED , PLAN APPROVED , AMENDMENT APPROVED , ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE: X COMMISSION OR ADVISORY BOARD X ORGANIZATIONAL CHART X STANDARD OPERATION PROCEDURES NOTES: Please provide the city's operating budget. SATISFACTORY YES_ NO-X. _ OPERATION BUDGET X RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHER AGENCIES X STAFF DESCRIPTION COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION: SATISFACTORY YES X NO_ SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS - X AGE X PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES SENIOR CITIZENS X EMPLOYMENT TRENDS X POPULATION X GENDER X HOUSEHOLDS X RACE/ETHNIC GROUPS _ SOCIO-ECONOMIC LEVELS NOTES: PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS X LAND USE X WATER RESOURCES X TOPOGRAPHY X TRANSPORTATION NOTES: MAP RECREATION INVENTORY SATISFACTORY YES_ NO X _ RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN POLITICAL BOUNDARIES X PUBLIC PROPERTIES X NATURAL RESOURCES X PRIVATE PROPERTIES X SCHOOLS X HISTORIC RESOURCES X MAP ACCESSIBLE FACILITIES _ ACCESSIBLE PROGRAMS TRANSITION PLAN COMPLETED _ RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES BEYOND BOUNDARIES _ MAP ' NOTES: Please include any regional recreation opportunities which may benefit Lansing area residents. - 1 DESCRIPTION OF PLANNING PROCESS SATISFACTORY YES X NO_ X WAS THE PLAN DEVELOPMENT PROCESS DISCUSSED ? X WERE KEY PERSONS IN THE PLANNING PROCESS LISTED ? X WAS THE PUBLIC INVOLVED ? X HEARING(S) -X-SURVEY(S) X WORKSHOP/MEETING WERE PLANNING PROCESS RESULTS LISTED ? NOTES: BASIS FOR ACTION PROGRAM SATISFACTORY_ _ YES X N• _ IS EACH ACTION CLEARLY RATIONALIZED? NOTES: ACTION PROGRAM SATISFACTORY YES_ NO X CAPT_TAL IMPROVEMENT SCHEDULE (CIS) INDICATED ' — YEARS = COSTS = LOCAL MATCH NOTES: FUNDING SOURCE CIS MAP IS CIS REALISTIC? Please indicate the likely grant funding sources (i.e. L&WCF, MNRTF... ) PLAN ADOPTION SATISFACTORY YES_ NO BY: DATE: ' EVIDENCE: _ MINUTES _ OFFICIAL RESOLUTION EVIDENCE OF TRANSMITTAL TO COUNTY AND REGIONAL PLANNING AGENCIES: NOTES: C STATE OF MICHIGAN • NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION JERRY C. BARTNIK KEITH CHARTERS JOHN ENGLER, Governor LARRY DEVUYST PAUL LE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES JAMESIPEHILL ' DAVID HOLD Stevens T. Mason Building, P.O. Box 30257, Lansing, MI 48909 JOEY M. SPANO ROLAND HARMES, Director April 17, 1995 Mr. Richard Schaefer Parks & Recreation Department ' 124 W. Michigan Avenue 4th Floor City Hall Lansing, MI 48933 Dear Mr. Schaefer: SUBJECT: Recreation Plan for City of Lansing The community recreation plan referenced above has been approved by this Division. You are now eligible to participate in our grant programs through December 31, 2000. We ask that you provide copies of the final plan to the Community's elected and appointed officials and make copies available to the public. All projects for which grant assistance is sought must be listed and justified in -the plan. The community may amend the plan as needed. All amendments must be accompanied by evidence of approval by the community's governing body. Amendments must be in the form of either 1) a complete revised document, with a cover letter describing the changes; or 2) substitute or additional pages, 'with clear indication as to where they are to be inserted in the plan (the second option applies only if the plan on file here is suitably bound). Plan revisions will not extend the eligibility period stated above unless all plan content is updated and the community requests extended eligibility. If you have any questions on this, please contact me. ' incerely, ki Anthes Community Technical Assistant ' Parks and Recreation Division (517) 335-7890 VA:tja cc: Recreation Grants Section ' Administrative Services Division R W26-E6 Rev. 12/93 ri n 410 Abbott MCA Caot 7 angina. Jli 48823 �cicpfjonc [5171 337-1731 R. Eric Reickel, Director February 23, 1995 Parks and Recreation Department 4th Floor City Hall Building 124 W. Michigan Avenue Lansing, Michigan 48933 Dear Mr. Reickel: It is our understanding that the Lansing Parks and Recreation Department is currently preparing a long.range parks improvement plan for the years 1995-2000. In this regard, the City of East Lansing respectfully request that the plan include the installation of a pedestrian/biking pathway along the east side of Clippert Street from Kalamazoo Street to Michigan Avenue and along the south side of Michigan Avenue from Clippert Street easterly to the East Lansing City Limits. The East Lansing Commission on the Environment and the Transportation Com- mission have been jointly working on the development of a City-wide bike/ped- estrian plan to improve our non -motorized transportation system. The requested improvements along Clippert Street and Michigan Avenue will link very well with the proposed East Lansing system and provide an important non -motorized facility connecting the MSU Campus, Lansing River Trail, Red Cedar Golf Course and the Municipal Ball Field area. Your consideration of the above request will be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Peter G. Eberz, Group Manager Public Works/Environmental Services 9 recycled paper LANSING POLICE DEPARTMENT 120 W. Michigan Ave. Lansing, Michigan 48933 (517) 483-4600 (TDD/Voice) FAX: (517) 483-4824 David C. Hollister, Mayor Jerome G. Boles, II, Chief of Police March 2, 1995 Mr. Richard Schaefer Parks and Recreation Department City of Lansing 124 West Michigan Avenue Lansing, Michigan 48933 Dear Mr. Schaefer: After a review of your Department's Five Year Recreation Master Plan, I would like to comment concerning the security aspects of the plan. As you know, the Lansing Police Department works closely with the Parks Department in terms of providing routine security coverage and response to calls for police service in the parks. However, the relationship between the two departments has become even closer over the past couple of years. The Lansing Police Department currently has community offices located in two Parks Department Community Centers and we fully intent to maintain those offices, both in the Kingsley Center and the Foster Center. It is also our hope that the special inter -relationship between the Police Athletic League and the Parks Department continues to grow. Our mutual goal of providing recreational opportunities to the youth of our community needs to be strengthened and expanded. The past year saw some reductions in LPD's staffing levels, however, we believe that the upcoming budget year will reinstate these positions. We have requested full funding of all authorized police positions in the FY'95-96 budget. The policing of routine events and activities within the Lansing Parks system should not pose a problem for the Police Department. The challenge we face is providing adequate coverage of special events sponsored by the City through the Parks Department. This is especially true of those events spanning several days in the downtown area. We will continue to work with the Parks staff to provide the best possible coverage for such activities, yet we also realize the need for private security to supplement our officers in the future may have to be considered. As the reorganization of the Police Department continues, it is our hope that specific problems which are identified in certain parks can be more readily addressed and solutions found. The Police Department appreciates the opportunity to review and comment on your "POLICE & COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS FOR PROGRESS & EXCELLENCE" "Equal Opportunity Employer" Richard Schaefer Page 2 Department's Five Year Plan. If our Department can be of further assistance in this process, feel free to contact me at your convenience. Sincerely, J6fome G. Boles II Chief of Police Ydks-Wa4;A �er�►��d ;uarcifa �lifclre(� Aedid W • -12>8 26aacny • 4K;n� • 48912 Dame AAOne: (547) 484-3754 946ne (547) 8934722 March 12, 1995 Eric Reikel Parks and Recreation Department City Hall Lansing, Michigan 48933 Dear Mr. Reikel: The citizens of the Potter -Walsh Neighborhood Association wish to request that improvements for Walsh Street Park be included in the five-year capital improvement plan. The equipment that is currently in the park, need to be replaced. It is old, rotten, and sparse. Thank you very much for your cooperation in this matter. If I can be of further assistance, please feel free to contact me at either of the above telephone numbers. Sincerely, faz Juanita Mi.tcbell., President Potter -Walsh Neighborhood Association PAHi'S b ►T" NIAR 14 1995