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2005-2010
Parks and Recreation
5-year (Master) Plan
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5 Year Parks and Recreation Plan
2005 - 2010
TABLE OF CONTENTS
City of Lansing
2005-2010 Parks & Recreation Master Plan
March 31, 2005
DNR Checklist
Acknowledgments
Introduction
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY i - vii
Section 1
COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION 1.1 - 1.20
Demographics (also see Appendix F)
Physical Characteristics
Section 2
COMMUNITY ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE 2.1 - 2.15
(Operation Budget, Organizational Structure, Standard
Operating Procedures, Commission/Advisory Board(s),
Relationships with other Agencies, and Staff Descriptions)
Section 3
PLANNING PROCESS 3.1 - 3.6
(Plan Development, Key People Involved, Public
Involvement, Results)
Section 4
RECREATION INVENTORY 4.1 - 4.28
Section 5
ACTION PLAN 5.1 - 5.58
(Goals & Objectives, Capital Improvements Schedule,
Action Program Rationale)
Appendices
Appendix A - Focus Group Reports
A.1
- A.45
Appendix B - Correspondence
B.1
- B.28
Appendix C - Public Meeting Notices, Agendas & Minutes
C.1 a - C.103
Appendix D - Master Project List
D.1
- D.14
Appendix E - River Trail Study
E.1
- E.7
Appendix F - Demographics Base Data for City of Lansing
F.1
- F.12
Appendix G - Demographics Park Profiles
G.1
- G.86
Michigan Department of Natural Resources - Grants, Contracts and Customer Systems
ON COMMUNITY RECREATION PLAN CERTIFICATION CHECKLIST
By Authority of Parts 19, 703, and 716 of Act 451, P.A. 1994, as amended, submission of this information is required for eligibility to apply for grants.
Instructions: Complete, obtain certification signatures, and submit this checklist with a locally -adopted Community
Recreation Plan.
This Certification Checklist must be completed and submitted to the DNR along with your community recreation plan if
your plan was developed following the Community Recreation Plan Guidelines (IC1924) published by the DNR prior to
2004.
If you prepared your community recreation plan following the guidelines published by the DNR in 2004
(Guidelines for the Development of Community Park, Recreation, Open Space and Greenway Plans) no checklist
is required.
PLAN INFORMATION
Name of Recreation Plan:
List the Community Names (including School Districts) covered by
the Recreation Plan (Attach additional sheets if necessary)
County
Month and Year Plan was Adopted by
the Community's Governing Body
1• CITY OF LANSING
INGHAM
MARCH 2O05
2.
3.
4.
* Please Note: Do not submit any plan that has not been adopted by the highest level governing body for each community.
PLAN ELEMENT
Instructions: Please check each box to certify that the listed information is included in the plan.
A. COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION
1. Data and Discussion of Social Characteristics: All of the items below are required and must be included in the plan. All of
this information must be from the most recent U.S. Census, unless otherwise noted in the plan.
0 a. Community Population 0✓ e. Population Distribution (Breakdown by Age, Gender,
0✓ b. Employment Trends Race and Income Level)
a✓ c. Number and Location of Households 0✓ f. Location of Populations with Unique Needs (Persons
❑✓ d. Population Trends
2. Description and Discussion of Physical Characteristics:
included in the plan.
0 a. Land Use Patterns
�✓ b. Topography
0✓ c. Water, Fish and Wildlife Resources (if not included
in the plan, briefly explain below * why this does not
apply):
with Disabilities, Low -Income, Senior Citizens, Ethnic
Background, etc.
All of the items below (except c.) are required and must be
�✓ d. Soils and Vegetation
0✓ e. Transportation Systems
0✓ f. Climate
❑✓ g. Environmental issues
0✓ h. Zoning
❑✓ i. Maps (to illustrate the physical characteristics of a.-h.)
B. DESCRIPTION OF COMMUNITY ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE: All items below are required and must be included in the plan.
0✓ 1. Current Funding Sources 0✓ 4. Roles of Commission(s) or Advisory Boards)
❑✓ 2. Annual and Projected Budgets for Operations, ❑✓ 5. Relationship(s) with Other Agencies
Maintenance, and Capital Improvements 6. Parks and Recreation Policies and Procedures
0✓ 3. Staff Description and Organizational Chart
C. DESCRIPTION OF THE PLANNING PROCESS: All items below are required and must be included in the plan.
0✓ 1. Discussion of the Plan Development Process ❑✓ 3a. Overall Description of Public Input Process and How
2. Description of the Key Persons Involved in the Process Results were Used in Plan Development
0✓ 3. Description of Public Involvement Process Used in ❑✓ 3b. Description and Dates of Public Input Method(s) Used
Development of the Plan:
Page 1 of 2 PR 1924-1 (Rev. 01107/2D05)
D. RECREATION INVENTORY: Information in the plan should be current and from an inventory conducted no more than 24 months
prior to the date the plan was adopted locally. All items below are required and must be included in the plan.
,• -� Q' 1. Description/Inventory of Recreation Opportunities within. ❑✓ 2. Description/Inventory of Recreation Opportunities
the Community's Political Boundaries Outside the Community's Political Boundaries
❑✓ a. Public Properties/Facilities ❑✓ 3. Map(s) Showing Location of Facilities
❑✓ b. . School Properties/Facilities ❑✓ 4. Description of Community's Barrier -Free Compliance
c. Private Properties/Facilities Status and Unmet Needs
E. ACTION PROGRAM, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT SCHEDULE AND RATIONALE: All of the items below are required and must be
included in the plan.
❑✓ 1. Action Program
❑✓ 2. Capital Improvement Schedule Q 2c. Priority of each Action
- - - ✓ 2a Estimated Costs (by action/project ect and total b (y action/ p j y year) ❑✓ 2d. Funding Sources for each Action
❑✓ 2b. Year Actions will be Undertaken 0✓ 2e. Map Showing Location of Proposed Actions/Projects
Plans must be adopted by the highest level goveming body (i.e., city council, county commission, township board). If planning is the
responsibility of a Planning Commission, Park and Recreation Commission, Recreation Advisory Board or other local Board or
Commission, the plan must also include a resolution from the Board or Commission recommending adoption of the plan by the
governing body.
The local unit of government must submit all plans to both the County and Regional Planning Agency for their information.
Documentation that this was done must be submitted with the plan to the DNR.
Items I., III., and IV. below are required and must be included in the plan. If II. is not included in the plan, briefly explain below why it
does not apply.
❑Q I. Official Resolution of Adoption by Governing Body dated: _ 03/28/2005
❑ II. Official resolution of the
amendment by the governing body, dated:
Commission or Board, recommending adoption of the
❑ III. Copy of letter transmitting adopted plan to Coun Planning Agency dated:
❑✓ IV. Copy of letter transmitting adopted plan to Regional Planning Agency dated: 04/01/2005
I hereby certify that the content of the recreation plan for the CITY OF LANSING includes
(Local Unit of Government)
the required contents, as indicated above, and as set forth by the Department of Natural Resources and that the recreation plan was
adopted by resolutio_Wf the goveming,06dy on 03/28/2005
(Date)
for the Local
04/01 /2005
Date
This completed checklist must be sianed and submitted with a Incallv_adnnfPd r_nmmnnifv rarrnmfinn neon in -
GRANTS, CONTRACTS AND CUSTOMER SYSTEMS
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
TTYlrDD: 711 (Michigan Relay Center) PO BOX 30425
LANSING MI 48909-7925
Based solely on the certifications provided above, the
(Name ofP/an)
community recreation plan is approved by the Department of Natural Resources and the community (ies) covered by the plan, as
listed on page 1 of this checklist, is/are eligible to apply for recreation grants through
!Date!
Grants, Contracts and Customer Systems Date
Page 2 of 2 PR 1924-1 (Rev. 01/0712005)
INTRODUCTION
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INTRODUCTION
Mission Statement:
"The mission of the Lansing Parks and Recreation Department
is to enhance the quality of life through the preservation and
maintenance ofpark lands, the provision of quality leisure time activities
and the provision of special facilities which -could otherwise not be available
to Lansing residents. "
Over the past five years, 2000 - 2005, the Lansing Department of Parks and Recreation has and will
continue to provide within its human and financial resources a means to accomplish the above
mission. As we prepare to evaluate and project our next five years, our mission statement continues
to keep us on track. One aspect not brought out in our mission statement is the results of our
mission. As people come together to play and experience the park land and special facilities
something happens; communities evolve, people bond and an identity is developed. This document
is a vision on how we create community through people, parks and programs.
This document is also a comprehensive plan
developed to assist this department and city
government in providing quality parks, recreation, and
leisure time programs, and forestry, cemetery, golf,
and zoo services to its citizens. As you go through this
document you will see how our mission statement
builds community though people, parks, and
programs.
z ' This plan examines the City of Lansing's existing park
Lhepark.
d of Landscape Architects and Planners, and recreation resources and evaluates present and
ets with the Hull Court Park Community to potential challenges, opportunities and needs. This
playground equipment to be installed in
summer 2004 process was completed with the utilization of specific
citizen input through focus groups. The plan
recommends a course of action in addressing the
identified challenges and needs, and serves to meet the requirements set by government agencies in
order to qualify for grant funds. Grant funds are used for capital improvements projects and land
acquisitions. All proiects will be subiect to the availability of funding through the Lansin
Park Millage, the city's general fund, and the approval of the Lansing Park Board, Mayor and
Lansing City Council.
The format for this recreation plan has been established by the State of Michigan, Department of
Natural Resources, Grants Management Section. The plan is based on information gathered and
compiled from the following sources:
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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.
C. Committee reviews based on scheduled workshops with the Parks Board, Lansing
citizens, focus groups, neighborhood organizations, community leaders, recreation
clubs and organizations, and parks department staff.
D. Open comments from the general public solicited through the Lansing State Journal,
a public meeting before the Parks Board, Planning Board and a public hearing and
public meetings before the City Council.
E. Data compiled from previous Recreation Plans and City Policies.
Within the process of effective capital improvement planning, needs assessments and program
reviews need to be conducted on a regular basis. Additionally, the service and operational levels
required of a quality park system are dependent on the city providing essential financial resources.
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Executive Summary
Over the past 5 years, the department has made
significant progress in accomplishing the
programmatic and capital improvement goals of
the past recreation plan. Key to the success of
this progress was the successful renewal of the
Lansing Park Millage. A new one mill five year
millage was passed in November of 2000, with
a 72% voter approval. As this five year millage
expires, one of the challenges faced by the
department is the continuance of the millage. If
authorized to appear on the August 2005 ballot,
we will be seeking another renewal of one mil for
five years. The department has been very
successful in using the Lansing Park Millage to
leverage state and local matching funds. The
following is a listing how the Lansing Park
Millage performed over the past five years in
leveraging state and local matching funds.
Project
Park Millage
Grant Funding
Project Total
Ranney Skate Park
$504,297.00
$494,740.00
$ 999,037.00
Cherry Hill Boat Ramp
$39,900.00
$30,000.00
$ 69,900.00
Moores Park Fishing
$139,370.00
$247,800.00
$ 387,170.00
Lansing River Trail*
$250,000.00
$226,500.00
$ 476,500.00
Potter Park Zoo
$500,000.00
$500,000.00
$1,000,000.00
Lansing River Trail**
$96,000.00
$192,000.00
$ 288,000.00
Lansing Dog Park
$5,000.00
$5,000.00
$ 10,000.00
Sycamore Golf Course
$598,000.00
$200,000.00
$ 798,000.00
Lansing River Trail***
$300,000.00
$1,669,200.00
$1,969,200.00
Durant Park Arch
$44,000.00
$88,000.00
$ 132,000.00
Totals
$2,476,567.00
$3,653,240.00
$6,129,807.00
* River Trail Extension - Scott Woods
* * River Trail Extension - Spring Street
* * * River Trail Extension - Potter to Hawk Island
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• Ballfield Improvements at
Ranney, Westside and Davis
Parks
• Ranney Park Skate Park
• BMX Track at Gier Park
' • Renovation of the Durant Park
Arch as well as Durant Park
• Renovation of the St. Joe,
Letts and Ranney Park Tennis
Courts
Other improvements using the Lansing Park Millage
over the past five years include:
• Over 30 neighborhood playgrounds
renovated
• Restroom/Concession Building
Renovations at Kircher, Westside,
Sycamore, Bancroft and Davis Parks
• River Trail Extension on the east and
west sides of Lansing including
connection with East Lansing and
Michigan State University
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2002.
• Renovation of the Sycamore
Golf Course - First Tee Golf facility for youth programs
• Cemetery Improvements at Evergreen and Mt. Hope
The future of the Lansing Parks system is highly dependent upon a fourth millage approval by the
voters currently proposed for August 2005. 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 2005 millage fails, the availability of funds for matching grants will become very difficult
to obtain and the proposed 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.
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-- To assist the department in formulating specific guidelines and recommendations for park
maintenance, facility renovations and new capital developments within our park system, several
independent studies were initiated, most during the past five years. It is important to note that the
studies are still recognized and the recommendations are still valid and acted upon. Listed below
are examples of studies that will play an important role during this planning period.
Study Name Year Firm Conducting Study
River Trail South Study 2003 Landscape Architect_ s and Planners,
Inc.
River Trail Boardwalk Study 2001 Capital Consultants, Inc.
River Trail Amenities 2001 Landscape Architects and Planners,
Inc.
Bituminous Pavement Inventory 2002
Ranney Park Master Plan 2000
Capital Consultants, Inc.
Landscape Architects and Planners,
Inc.
Turner Dodge Renovation Study 2001 Capital Consultants, Inc.
Quentin Park Master Plan 2000 Landscape Architects and Planners,
Inc.
Bassett Park Master Plan 2003 Landscape Architects and Planners,
Inc.
Hull Court Park Master Plan 2004 Landscape Architects and Planners,
Inc.
Hunter Park Master Plan 2004 Capital Consultants, Inc.
Golf Course Buildings: 2000 Keystone Design Group & Capital
Waverly & Red Cedar Consultants, Inc.
Park Buildings Study Part 1: 2000 Keystone Design Group & Capital
Marshall, Ranney, St. Joseph Consultants, Inc.
Sycamore, Westside Parks
Park Buildings Study Part 2: 2001 Keystone Design Group & Capital
Bancroft, Clifford, Comstock Consultants, Inc.
Foster Parks
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Potter Park Zoo Master Plan 1995 & 2004 McFadzean Everly Associates &
Bassett and Associates
Scott House Master Plan 1996 Architects 4
Pre -Planning Reconnaissance 2004 US Army Corps of Engineers
Level Study (Grand River) Detroit District
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Proposed extension of the Lansing River Trail South from Potter Park Zoo to
Ingham County's Hawk Island Park. Red trail section funded by Michigan
Natural Resources Trust Fund Grant and Lansing Park Millage. Green and
Blue sections proposed to be funded by Lansing Parks and Recreation,
Ingham County Parks and Michigan Department of Transportation.
Specific features and
facilities that are rated high in
priority over the next five
years include a continuation
of the upgrading the aging
neighborhood parks and
ballfields, the southern
extension of the Lansing
River Trail, the renovation of
the central core of the Potter
Park Zoo, continued
renovations of our park's
restroom and concession
buildings, outdoor swimming
pool renovations, expansion
of our community center
gymnasiums to include
bleacher seating for
spectators, spray grounds,
modular bicycle park, amphitheater in Louis Adado Riverfront Park, development of the Grand River
Park Marina, and a new youth football facility.
There is also a need to continue to reach out and cooperate with the neighboring cities, townships
and counties. The City of Lansing cannot afford to continue being the regional recreation provider
for all communities 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 the Lansing River Trail. Over the past five years, this department has met with
several representatives from parks and recreation departments from the surrounding communities
including East Lansing, Delta, Delhi, Eaton County, and Ingham County to discuss the possible
regionalization of the River Trail. Michigan State University would also be listed as a regional
partner in the future expansion of the River Trail. The trail is already connected on the east side to
East Lansing and Michigan State University. Lansing will first focus attention on developing the
trail south to its corporate limits. Expansion to the northwest and west are being looked into but are
not as high a priority. In this plan, a separate authority would be developed with board
representation and some level of financing from each governmental unit to support the programming
and maintenance of the River Trail.
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Other partnerships that will continue to grow include the Lansing School District. This year our
department and the Lansing School District signed an agreement outlining our relationship regarding
reciprocal use of facilities and playing fields.
We look forward to our continued partnership with the Lansing Entertainment and Public Facilities
Authority (LEPFA) which operates and maintains Oldsmobile Park, the Lansing Convention Center
and the City Market. LEPFA has conducted five major summer music festivals, called "Common
Ground." Each year this musical event drew over 100,000 people to Louis F. Adado/Riverfront
Park. As a result of this very popular event, major electrical improvements were made to the park
to support the state-of-the-art staging and lighting requirements used for this event. Future plans for
this park would support this event and other major events in the downtown area.
An ADA Transition Plan was developed by the Park and Recreation Department in 1992-93 and that
ADA plan is outdated; we will over the next three years upgrade our plan. The department
continues to implement ADA requirements on all new construction and will continue to upgrade
existing facilities as money becomes available.
Our golf program will change over the next five years. The approach will be
✓ to improve the marketing of our golf courses to maximize revenues over expenditures,
✓ to grow our golfers through The First Tee National Program of golf instruction,
✓ to create new golf revenue streams by developing the city's first driving range and
j ✓ to increase the numbers of golfers coming to our course by increasing the number of outings.
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One of the most important things that must be taken into consideration for the next five years is the
continued growth and development of the department's image. In particular we must project the role
and contribution we make in creating a "sense of community" within the city of Lansing. It is our
belief that through our recreation programs we celebrate communities, through our parks we enable
existing communities to thrive, and through our people we foster new communities for the future.
Today we live in an era of shrinking state revenue sharing which translates into lesser dollars for
cities and their various departments. To survive a department must be able to articulate its value to
the community in terms of indispensable people, indispensable programs and indispensable facilities.
This department will continue to define itself and its mission by what this community values.
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SECTION 1
COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION
COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION
The City of Lansing is primarily an urban environment with small undeveloped areas under several
forms of ownership. The primary land holders of undeveloped land are the City of Lansing, Lansing
School District, and the Board of Water and Light. 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.
Demographic Analysis
The statistical data included in the 1995-2000 Master Plan has been updated with the 2000 census
data. Using the 2000 census data we extracted statistical data for each census tract within the City
of Lansing. The results target factors that help to 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, employment by age, industry, and class, income
status, poverty status, housing characteristics, mortgage status and gross rents.
The results give general and specific demographic impressions and trends relative to specific park
areas within the city. Each park was targeted and a service range attributed to each. If a service
range crossed more than one census tract, references were made to all appropriate census tracts. The
parks and tracts were evaluated and cross referenced with the existing park inventories. The
demographic analysis will be utilized to make applications for future grants and determine specific
programs and facilities.
The methodology and excerpts of this 2005 Demographic Study for Lansing Parks follows on pages
1.5 -1.12.
Political Boundaries
The city limits of incorporation are shown on the map on page 1.13. The City is divided into four
political wards as depicted on this map.
Land Use Patterns and Zoning
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.
Land Use and Zoning are shown on the maps 1.14-1.16.
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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 as great
an extent as the floodplain's limitations.
Water Resources and Fish and Wildlife
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 1.17.
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 j oining 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 8.36 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 24 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. Public access is also available to a large
water filled borrow pit at Hawk Island County Park, which is one of several water filled pits in that
region of the city.
Additionally, the department maintains a small park which provides public access to Jones Lake, a
small lake in the northern region of the city.
Ingham County Parks constructed a regional park facility just south of Scott Woods Park, known as
Hawk Island Park (formerly Solomon Gravel Pits). This property has a lake of approximately 35
acres in size. Improvements include beach/swimming area, picnicking, fishing, boat rentals,
volleyball, hockey, ice/in-line skating, basketball, ballfields, and trails.
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No other major water bodies of water exist within the City with the exception of Bear Lake which
! is owned by Michigan State University.
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 Nature Center, Crego Natural Area, Shubel Park, 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.
Soils and Vegetation
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 is subject to periodic
flooding and silting.
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.
Transportation S, stems
- 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 1.18.
Buses for public transportation are owned and operated by the Capital Area Transportation Authority
(CATA). The map on page 1.19 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.
Climate
The climate of the area is especially pleasant, having four true seasons, modulated by the effect of
the Great Lakes. The Great Lakes modify what would be normally hotter summers and colder
winters.
Contaminated Sites
According to the 1995-2000 recreation plan, the Parks and Recreation Department had three
contaminated sites, one which had been remediated. Barb Dean Tot Lot (Garden St. Park) has been
remediated, but is still being monitored. These contaminated sites are shown on a map on page 1.20.
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Crego Park: Crego Park has been partially remediated. The area to the east ends of the park have
been remediated while the lower lying areas on the west side still hold some contamination,
consisting of naturally occurring arsenics.
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 plans
were developed in early 1994 and a small neighborhood park was constructed and opened in late
1994. `
Paulson Property: Paulson Property 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. The city is considering the sale of this site.
1.4
Methodology
Demographic Study
Five Year Parks & Recreation Master Plan
2005-2010
The method used to prepare this report followed two tracks:
1. Collection and organization of participant 2000 U.S. Census Data; and
2. Mapping of the city parks in GIS with the 2000 Census Blocks overlaying them
The 2000 U.S. Census data was assembled for the entire City of Lansing and for all of the census
tracts and blocks within the city. The data was sorted and reformatted to provide the best
information for park influence analysis. City-wide data were established as the baseline. The
data was analyzed for outstanding characteristics and for unusual or unique features and any such
observations were summarized.
The City defined each park by 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 blocks. The blocks affected by the parks were identified,
the data assembled and 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 park areas of influence used in this report are as follows:
Mini & Neighborhood parks, %2 - 1 mile radius
Community parks, 1 - 2 mile radius
City-wide, takes on the characteristics of the city-wide data.
The definition established for Community 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 blocks. For instance, the Miller Road Center 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 on which to focus a particular park's
development program.
As a result of these findings, the city examined areas surrounding each Community park which
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could, in their judgement, represent the physical community that would define the park area for
planning purposes. The radius established for this alternative was approximately 1 mile. It
represented an area that, on average, captured the influence of those census blocks/tracts
immediately surrounding the target park. This is a closer approximation of the true area of
influence for these parks. It is the area that defines their physical setting, sets the tone for anyone
traveling through the area to reach the park and the local resident population serves as the closest
user base for the park.
To maintain proportional integrity, the city also analyzed the Neighborhood parks on this basis,
using a'/2 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 planning, 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 blocks 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 or national
norms. All comparisons are to City of Lansing census data.
'Standards taken or derived from the National Recreation and Park Association, Recreating Park
& Open Space Standards & Guidelines, 1983; The Athletic Institute, Planning; Areas & Facilities
for Health, Physical Education & Recreation, 1966; and other sources.
CITY-WIDE BASELINE STATISTICS
The following is a synopsis of the City of Lansing census data against which all the data
of the blocks and parks were compared. Complete city-wide census profile statistics can be
found in Appendix G.
1. POPULATION -
4% more females than males
Median Age - 31.4
Under 18 26.77%
Age 18 - 29 20.70%
Age 30 - 49 30.16%
Age 50 + 22.37%
2. HOUSEHOLDS-
Persons per household 2.39
Average size family 3.08
Married couple households 35.78%
Non -family households 42.68%
Single -parent households 23.86%
3. RACIAL MIX - whites/blacks 82.77%
White 61.3 7%
Black 21.40%
Hispanic origin 9.98%
All other 7.26%
4. HOUSING - Overall Housing Utilization
Vacant Housing 6.84%
Occupied housing 93.16%
Owner occupied 53.51 %
Occupancy by Race:
White 68.91 %
Black 19.37%
Hispanic origin 7.02%
All Other 4.70%
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4. HOUSING - Overall Housing Utilization (continued)
STRUCTURES -
Average units constructed during decade
before 1940 13,202
1940-1980 33,879
1980-present 6,128
NEIGHBORHOOD STABILITY -
68.60% of residents moved into their house since 1990
13.78% of residents moved into their house since 1980
5. EDUCATION -
29.90% of residents are in school - and 28.58% of those are in college
17.57% of residents age 25+ never graduated from high school
21.16% graduated from college w/ a BA or advanced degree
6. DISABILITIES - (non -institutionalized)
1 in 3 people have a disability (34.98%)
Of those w/ disabilities:
Age 5-15 years 5.94%
Age 16-64 years 71.32%
Age 65 + years 22.75%
7. PLACE OF BIRTH -
Only 6.7% born outside the U.S.
8. CHILDREN -
City had 31,894 children under the age of 18 (26.8% of total population)
Children under age six: 70.5% of mothers are in the labor force
For children between five and seventeen: 77.3% of mothers are in the labor force
Children and poverty: (See number 10, below)
9. LABOR FORCE -
75.6% white collar workers
24.4% blue collar workers
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9. LABOR FORCE - (continued)
Rank of employers by % of workers
Retail trade 11.84%
Manufacturing 11.84%
Public Administration 9.49%
Educational services &
Health Occupations 22.58%
55.75%
Overall 68.6% of persons age 16+ are in the labor force and 31.4% are not. For
men a little higher (73.70%); women a little lower (64.17%).
10. INCOME / POVERTY -
Per Capita Income: $17,924
Percentage in poverty:
All ages
16.86%
Age 65+
8.80%
Children 5-17 years
17.30%
Children under 5
22.50%
w/ female head of household:
Children age 5-17 3 8.1 %
Children under 5 45.5%
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COMMUNITY ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE
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COMMUNITY ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE
Operating Budget
The Parks and Recreation Department's operating budget is funded through the general fund of the
city. The department also administers three enterprise funds for the Golf, Cemetery and Potter
Park/Zoo operations. The Golf, Cemetery and Potter Park/Zoo operations are currently supported
with a general fund contribution to cover operating and capital costs. Service and program fees are
charged to offset the general fund appropriations.
Infrastructure Budget
The capital improvement projects for the Parks and Recreation Department are funded in the city's
infrastructure budget. The Parks and Recreation portion of this infrastructure budget is also known
as the Lansing Park Millage. The City of Lansing's definition of a capital improvement project is
a project that has a useful
life of at least ten years
and costs no less than
$15,000. Capital
improvement projects
must meet accounting
definitions for items that
can be capitalized.
Generally professional
services which are not a
part of a specific "brick
and mortar" project do
not meet this definition.
Free-standing equipment
is not considered to be a
capital improvement.
Federal and State grant
sources are sometimes
available to leverage our
local tax dollars. When the city is notified that grant applications are being accepted, a decision must
be made whether or not to apply. Different agencies have different guidelines, timetables for
submission, local match requirements and approval processes. The Parks and Recreation Director
evaluates available grant opportunities in relationship to projects included in the Five Year Plan and
submits his/her recommendation to the Park Board. The Park Board's recommendation is then
forwarded to the Mayor who determines if the application should be sent to the City Council for their
action. The City Council Grants Policy (Resolution 357 of 11/23/98) states "Any grant shall be
subject to the same budgetary policies required of other City expenditures as required in Sections
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7-107 through 7-110 of the City Charter. Applications for grants requiring the addition of City staff
1 or a City match of $10,000 or more, or exceeding $100,000, or exceeding one year in length shall
require a financial impact statement and approval of the City Council. Any grant funded position
shall terminate upon the expiration or elimination of grant funding. No grant, which is subject to
these provisions shall be accepted without the approval of the City Council."
Capital improvement projects maybe selected from the Parks and Recreation Department's "Master
Projects" list for consideration in the city's
budget process separate from any grant
{consideration. Typically the Parks and
Recreation Director suggests projects to the
`�.. Park Board at their November meeting and
asks for a recommendation to coincide with.
the Mayor's budget recommendations to
City Council. The department's budget is
submitted to the Budget office at the
beginning of the calendar year. The capital
improvement projects are prioritized by a
committee representing various city
a departments who have submitted projects,
budget staff, the Finance Director and the
Ranney Park Skate Park - Early Construction during the Mayor's Executive Assistant. Each capital
summer of 2001. Projected funded through the Ranney
Trust Fund, Lansing Park Millage, City of East Lansing, improvement project is rated on a priority
Ingham County Parks, The Lansing Skate, Bike and system that was approved by the City
Recreation Foundation and various in -kind contributors. Council with the fiscal year's budget. The
Mayor's budget by City Charter
has to be submitted to the City
Council by the fourth Monday
in March. The capital
improvements recommended by
the Mayor appear in the budget
section titled "Infrastructure."
The city Council holds a
number of meetings and a
public hearing to review the
budget. The City Charter
requires the City Council adopt
a budget by the third Monday in
May.
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2000, the Lansing voters, at an
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referendum, approved one mill for
operation of the city's parks and recreation
system for five year time periods. This mill has
been levied by the City Council since 1990 to
allow renovation and development of Lansing
park facilities. Fiscal year 2006 will be the last
year to levy this one mill unless it is sent back
for another referendum vote or the Mayor and
City Council decide to continue the one mill
within the city's taxing authority. The Mayor's
operating and infrastructure budget for the Parks
and Recreation Department for fiscal year 2006
(July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006) is show on
pages 5.9.
Currently DNR grants are not available to
address most of the repair and maintenance
needs or the program and operational needs of
the Parks and Recreation Department.
Therefore, it is up to the City to determine how
to address these needs through the general fund.
Organizational Chart:
The Parks and Recreation Department
organizational chart is provided on page 2.15.
Standard Operating Procedures:
The following describes the city's organizational
structure, the chain of command, the
department's relationship with the Park Board
and various relationships with other agencies.
Charter of the City of Lansing:
The Charter of the City of Lansing, Michigan, was approved by the voters on August 8, 1978.
Article 1, Chapter 1, Section 101 states "The people of the City of Lansing, by adoption of this home
rule Charter, create and continue a body corporate known as the `City of Lansing' and provide for
continuing control of their municipal corporation.
Section 403.6 of the Charter states "No park, recreation, cemetery, or waterfront land may be sold
without the approval, by a majority vote, of the electors of the city voting on the question at a regular
or special election."
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
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of the members:
COUNCIL MEMBERS
1" Ward
Harold Leeman, Jr.
2°d Ward
Sandy Allen
3`d Ward
Randy Williams
4`h Ward
Geneva Smith
At Large
Brian Jeffries
At Large
Joan Bauer
At Large
Larry Meyer
At Large
Carol Wood
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.
Executive Branch:
Article 4 of the City Charter establishes the executive branch of government. The Charter
establishes the Mayor as the chief executive officer of the City of Lansing. The Mayor is responsible
for the implementation and administration of city policy. The Mayor is elected every four years.
The office is currently held by Mayor Tony Benavides, who was elected in November of 2003 to
serve from January 2004 to December 2005 to fill out the remaining term of the previous mayor.
Ordinances and City Council policy resolutions:
The City Charter under Article 8, Section 403 requires the city to adopt procedures by ordinance to
protect the interests of the city and to assure fairness and consistency in the acquisition and
disposition of interests in real property.
Chapter 208 of the City Ordinances was adopted to comply with the Charter requirements. Section
10-a of the chapter states that "No park, recreation, cemetery or waterfront shall be sold without the
approval, by a majority vote, of the electors of the City voting on the question at a regular or special
election. `Waterfront' means an area of both land and water related to the Grand River, the Red
Cedar River and Sycamore Creek within the City. The area of land shall be a strip of land, on both
banks of the water body, bounded by the normal water's edge and a line twenty-five feet, horizontal
measure, from and paralleling such edge. The area of water shall be the width of the river or creek
itself, i.e., the area across the body of water from the normal waters's edge shall be determined from
the most recent topographic maps of the City that are on file in the Department of Planning and
Municipal Development and in the Public Service Department." Section 10-b of the chapter states
"The Mayor shall cause to be prepared a written inventory of all real property provided for in
subsection (a) hereof. Such inventory shall be prepared and filed with the City Clerk and Council
within one year of the effective date of this chapter (Ordinance 539, passed June 12, 1979). As real
property is acquired, the Mayor shall designate whether or not it shall be added to the written
inventory."
December 10, 1979 the City Council adopted a Park Land Policy dealing with acquisition,
development, encroachment and disposal. The policy, as amended, reads as follows:
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By committee on PUBLIC PROPERTIES AND SAFETY -
Resolved by the City Council of the City of Lansing:
Whereas, the City of Lansing's park land acquisition and development program has been based on
the Parks and Recreation Department's "Land Policy," adopted in 1961; and Whereas, this land
policy concerns the four areas of acquisition, development, encroachment, and disposal; and
Whereas, the City Council, through its Committee on Public Properties and Safety, has researched _
this matter, conducted public hearings, and formulated a comprehensive statement of policy for
current and future use by the Administration: Now, Therefore, Be it Resolved the Lansing City
Council does hereby adopt the following as Park Land Policy.
1) Acquisition:
The Parks and Recreation Department, working in cooperation with the Parks Board, the Planning
Board, the Board of Education and interested citizen groups, may study the recreational land needs,
and shall prepare an annual report describing the projection of such needs. This report shall be
submitted t the Lansing City Council. The Council may request that specific acquisition projects be
included for their future consideration as part of their budget review process.
Properties identified in the Recreational Land Needs Study should be classified as being either a
current park land need or a projected land need. Properties included in either category should be the
result of complete analysis of the existing and the projected physical and population development
of the Greater Lansing Area.
Property acquisition will be conducted in accordance with provision of the City Charter and existing
ordinances relating to land acquisition, and shall include, by action of the City Council, the
designation that the property is acquired specifically for Park Land.
2) Development:
The Parks and Recreation Department will be responsible for the development and the maintenance
of a Park Development Capital Improvement Plan. This plan shall be incorporated into the Capital
Improvement Plan for the City of Lansing which addresses the overall needs of the city. Proposed
park development projects will be submitted by the Department of Parks and Recreation through the
Planning Board to the Mayor or his designee as part of the annual budget process, and shall include
a maintenance and operation impact statement for all improvements identified in a CIP (capital
improvement project) budget request. The City Council requests that the Parks and Recreation
Department, working in cooperation with the Planning Department, shall submit to the City Council
for review and action, a plan which classifies all park areas managed by the City of Lansing. Such
classification shall identify each park area as being either for neighborhood, community, city,
regional or other appropriate titled use, and shall further designate it as Park Land.
3) Encroachment:
The Parks and Recreation Department and the City of Lansing must preserve and defend park lands,
including those classified as being held for projected park needs, from encroachment by public or
private uses. Any request for alienation of park land should be considered in terms of the long-range
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good for the people of the City of Lansing.
4) Disposal:
The object of any such sale or transfer should be with the purpose of improving the park system of
the City of Lansing and not be for the benefit of private development or interest. Such proposed
disposal should be reviewed by the Park Board and the Planning Board who shall submit
recommendations to the Mayor. These recommendation, along with that of the Mayor, must be
received by City Council prior to any action being taken by the Council in regard to the proposed
disposal.
Areas designed as Park Land shall not be disposed of in any form, except under the provision of the
Lansing City Charter, Section 8-403.6.
A) Disposal of Park Land for Another Public Purpose:
When park land must be taken for another public use, such as a highway, fire station, or for any other
reason in the public interest, the City of Lansing shall insure the recreation services to the people
served by the park shall not be diminished. It shall be the policy of the City of Lansing that park land
shall be surrendered for a legitimate public use only after a plan is developed and adopted by the City
Council for replacement of the park land and recreation services, giving weight to the area from
which the land is being- taken. The Replacement Plan shall include identification of the people
served by the park, basic functions to be maintained, acreage and facilities needed, and financial
impact.
If land is transferred to another City Department, a fund transfer crediting an amount equal to the fair
market value of said land shall be presented to Cit Council forthwith for park land acquisition as part
of this replacement policy. These actions assure the people of the City of Lansing that minimum
park acreage will be maintained as demands for community services increase.
B) Disposal of Park Land Unsuitable for Park Development:
If a certain piece of park land should become unsuitable for park/recreation use, the City shall
provide for its disposal through the exchange for more suitable land if possible. When exchange is
not feasible or beneficial, such property may be sold and a transfer of the funds from disposal to an
amount for park land acquisition or for suitable development projects shall be presented forthwith
for City Council for approval; and
Be It Further Resolved that all previously adopted policies inconsistent with the provisions hereof
are hereby rescinded.
In keeping with the Park Land Policy, on April 7, 2003, the City Council adopted a resolution
classifying City properties as dedicated park land. The resolution also listed the year acquired, the
number of acres of each park, and the classification of parks (i.e., neighborhood, community, city-
wide or special use). City ordinance states that the Mayor shall designate whether or not property
acquired shall be added to the written inventory. The Park Board, when advising the Mayor on
acquisitions, needs to recommend whether or not the acquisition should be dedicated as park land
and recommend a classification for the acquisition.
Advisory 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 under Article 5, Chapter 1 of the City Charter. The Park Board
meets the second Wednesday of the month at various park facility locations. Current members of
the board are as follows:
PARK BOARD MEMBERS
1 IT Ward
Ruth Leyrer
2"1 Ward
Rick Kibbey
3`d Ward
Ronald Lott
4`h Ward
Patrick Murray
At Large
Claude Ramey
At Large
Melvin McWilliams
At Large
Brian Smith
At Large
Alfonso Mejorado
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 the 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 V% 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.
Staff Description:
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. The Director accomplishes these
tasks by the direction give from the Mayor in regard to carrying out the various city ordinances and
policies.
In addition, the department receives funding from various Federal and State of Michigan grant funds,
State of Michigan equity funds, minor trust funds, land sales and donations. These amounts vary
from year to year.
Department Divisions:
The Parks and Recreation Department is organized under five divisions which are Administration,
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Field Services, Leisure and Special Recreation Services, Potter Park/Zoo and Golf/Washington Ice
l Complex.
The Administration Division is responsible for providing office management, clerical, personnel
services, finance, purchasing, administration of the cemeteries and equipment maintenance and
security. Also under the Administration Division, the Park Design & Research Section is
responsible for all capital development projects, construction and renovation projects, repair and
maintenance projects, master plans, grant writing, facility master planning, expenditure of
development funds and other landscape architectural related duties. Administration and planning
for park land acquisition, disposal and development is the responsibility of this section under the
direction of the Director.
The Field Services Division, comprised of the Grounds & Landscape Maintenance Section and
Forestry Section, is responsible for the year round maintenance of all park lands and publicly owned
trees. Work by Grounds &
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Landscape Maintenance often
includes mowing, leaf removal,
snow removal, trash pickup,
and set up of special events.
Grounds & Landscape
Maintenance is also
responsible for the
maintenance of the three
cemeteries. The Forestry
Section 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,
planting, maintenance, pruning
and removal.
Programming of the various facilities is the responsibility of the Leisure and Special Recreation
Services Division. This division is responsible for staffing and programming four community
centers, scheduling and administering lifetime and competitive sports, special services such as
therapeutic recreation programs, Miller Road senior programs, classes and special events. The
division is also responsible for the 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 acquisition, 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 Association (AZA)
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accreditation standards.
Facilities and services are
maintained for an average of
2,300 visitors daily during peak
season.
The Golf/Washington Ice
Complex Division operates and
maintains four municipal golf
facilities, one 18-hole course,
two 9-hole courses and one
driving range and practice
facility with the First Tee
Learning Academy. This
division also operates and
maintains one outdoor and one
indoor artificial ice rink. More
than 100,000 rounds of golf are
played annually. More than 20,000 skaters skate at the ice rink each winter and more than 800 hours
of ice time are rented by local hockey associations.
Department Staffing:
Staffing for the department is comprised of permanent full time employees, permanent part-time
employees, seasonal laborers and part-time contract employees. In June 2003, the department had
a permanent full time staff of 126 employees. However, with the unfortunate cut in state revenue
sharing dollars, any new vacancy was held unfilled until it was determined on a position -by -position
review it could be financially supported. At this time we have 108 full time employees. The
department is aided yearly by literally hundreds of volunteers.
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Tyne and Number of Employees_ by FundinLy Source
General
Potter Park/
Cemetery
Golf
Position Summary
Fund
Zoo Fund
Fund
Fund
TOTAL
Full Time
Executive
1.0
1.0
Exempt
2.0
2.0
Teamster 214-Supv.
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3.0
Teamster 580-Supv.
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1.0
2.1
27.0
Teamster 580-CTP
10.0
1.0
1.0
12.0
UAW
54.8
16.0
5.0
4.2
80.0
Part-time
Teamster 580-CTP
1.0*
1.0
TOTAL
97.0
18.0
6.0
7.0
126.0
Seasonal and Part-time
UAW Seasonal
37.0
3.0
9.0
10.0
59.0
UAW Part-time
3.0
1.0
4.0
Part-time contract
450.0±
13.0
18.0
481.0
TOTAL
490.0
17.0
9.0
28.0
544.0
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Part-time, half-time positions, counted
as one position.
RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHER AGENCIES
River & Waterfront Development Board:
The Waterfront Development Board was created by City Council ordinance to oversee
implementation of the waterfront plan. The plan encourages increased uses of public areas and
development projects that use the waterfront as a focal point. This Board has been inactive in recent
years. It should be revitalized, or other arrangements should be made to ensure that the purpose of
this Board is fulfilled.
Regional Directors Group:
Approximately two years ago, as a spin-off of the Five Year Parks and Recreation Plan process, a
Regional Directors Group was formed. The intention was to meet on a regular basis to maintain
contact with each other in an effort to advance regional goals. That group has evolved into a regional
trails group, but several park directors felt it beneficial to continue to meet and discuss a broad range
of topics. The group meets on a quarterly basis and includes directors from the City of Lansing,
DeWitt, East Lansing, Meridian Township, Eaton County, Ingham County, Delta Township, Delhi
Township and Portland.
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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 and 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:
Friends of Bancroft Park:
Neighborhood organization dedicated
to improving the community as well as
Bancroft Park. Neighborhood
meetings and social functions all take
place in the newly renovated restroom
and meeting center.
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.
ayor Tony Benavides (center in suit) joins the Friends of Banc
ark in cutting the ribbon on their newly renovated
stroom/meeting center. City Council Member Harold Leeman
tht) also participates.
Friends of Durant Park:
Mission Statement: Inspire interest and appreciation of Durant Park as a historical Lansing resource
and viable public space serving the needs of the community.
Friends of Fenner Nature
Center:
Support the Fenner facilities
and programs through
volunteer support of special
events, special development
projects, and advisory
opinions on the Nature
Center's growth and use.
Foster Center Advisory
Board:
Provide advisement
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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.
Historic District Commission:
Works to provide recognition, preservation and protection of historical and architectural sites,
buildings, structures, objects, open spaces and features.
Historical Society of Greater Lansing:
Provides resources, through donations of funds and historical materials, to the local history room at
the Capital Area District Library.
Letts Center Advisory Board:
Provide advisement concerning the programming of the Letts 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.
Friends of the River:
Support continued river front property acquisition by the department, cleanup of the river banks and
rivers, and advise concerning development within the flood plain.
Scott Art and Garden Center Advisory Board:
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.
Softball Advisory Board:
Supports the. Softball sports programs through
advisement and fund raising for softball equipment and
facilities.
Friends of Turner -Dodge House:
Members provide a volunteer base for special events,
advise on and support the continued renovation of
historic site, and provide project funding for various
renovation efforts.
Adopt -A -Park:
In 1999, the Lansing Parks and Recreation Department
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riends of Turner Dodge - Garden Dedication Ceremonies -
ummer 2003
formalized its park adoption process with a program called Adopt -A -Park. Lansing residents are
encouraged to volunteer their efforts in a number of ways to enhance our park system including but
not limited to: trash pickup, playground maintenance, flower beds, etc. For their efforts volunteers
are recognized with a certificate and a their (or their organization's) name on a plaque at the Parks
and Recreation's Administrative office.
Adopt -A -River:
The department collaberates with the Ingham Conservation to host the annual Spring River Clean
Up Day along the banks of the Red Cedar and Grand River and along the River Trail.
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 in the
department.
■ Provide special program opportunities free of charge. Coaches for the various sports
programs.
■ Historical interpreters provide tours of the Turner -Dodge House.
■ Supervision and assistance help at the community centers and in various programs.
■ Assistance with children and adults for inclusion and access.
■ Student Interns in various recreational areas.
■ Maintenance volunteer help maintain park facilities.
■ Special Events involve volunteers as judges, performers, medical help, schedulers and
workers.
■ Volunteer veterinary care for the zoo animals and assistance at special events are provided
by Michigan State University interns and volunteers.
Lansing Area Skate, Bike and Recreation Foundation:
The Lansing Area Skate, Bike and Recreation Foundation (LASBRF) was founded in 1998 and grew
out of an increasing interest in action of alternative sports, more specifically skateparks and BMX
facilities. LASBRF is a not for profit, 501(c)3 foundation and continues to work with the city of
Lansing as well as other municipalities on skateboarding activities. LASBRF also partners with
local private organizations and business such as Modern Skate and Surf, Riverfront Cycle and
Velocipede Peddler for technical assistance and support.
Capitol Area BMX:
The Capitol Area BMX Club is a group of dedicated volunteers who came together in 1998 with the
skateboarding community to work towards the construction of a BMX track here in Lansing.
The Lansing Area Flying Aces:
The Lansing Area Flying Aces is a Lansing -based non-profit group of mid -Michigan model aviators
affiliated with and chartered by the Nationwide Academy of Model Aeronautics.
Neighborhood Groups:
There are a number of neighborhood organizations organized through the Lansing Neighborhood
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Council and a number of neighborhood watch groups organized through the Lansing Police
Department who assist the department in various capacities with programs and facilities.
Lansing School District Relationship:
Departmental property abuts many of the Lansing Schools leading to a school/park relationship
which is depicted on the plan on page 4.14. The schools also use many of the park facilities for
school athletic functions. The department's athletic and summer programming often use school
facilities as well. In 1996 the school district turned over their enrichment and public aquatics
programs for the Parks and Recreation Department to run. 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 duplication of facilities to allow both organizations to
better serve the Lansing residents.
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PLANNING PROCESS
PLANNING PROCESS
The Lansing Five Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan is based upon a planning process that has
been used since 1990. The process for this Five Year Master Plan began in November 2003 and
concluded in March 2005 following Lansing City Council approval. During this planning period,
many meetings, analyses and discussions took place between the Parks and Recreation Department
staff, various boards and commissions, elected officials, neighborhood groups and the public.
The City of Lansing has 119,128 inhabitants, as per the 2000 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. In order to best plan for this diverse population the City of Lansing used a three -tiered
approach in the planning and development of this Five Year Master Plan.
First Tier: (Focus Groups)
In the first tier, a series of focus groups was organized to determine priorities for 20 specific program
and/or facility areas. The Focus Groups were set up with a Chairperson and a Planning Team
Member. It was the responsibility of the Chairperson to decide when their meetings would be held
and who would be on their committees. The Focus Groups were asked to hold a minimum of two
meetings and solicit knowledge and expertise from city staff, adjacent agencies and the community
who had an interest and desire to participate in formulating five top priorities within the focus area.
The Planning Team member was provided to each Focus Group to provide information and support
to the Chairperson and to maintain consistency in the process. Each of the focus groups produced
a report indicating the top five priorities. High ranked priorities were identified and included in the
five year plan. Appendix A contains the focus group reports along with the names of people who
provided input.
It is important to note that many citizens volunteered their time to work with the focus groups and
to take time out to provide public input at the various meetings held in relationship to this plan.
Detail regarding their involvement is highly visible in various sections of this plan.
Second Tier: (Infrastructure Needs List)
In the second tier, a checklist was developed for the park system to help identify the deficiencies and
needs of a particular site. Park maintenance staff had a number of sites assigned to them to inspect.
Steve Widder, Manager of Grounds and Landscape Maintenance for the department, and his staff
conducted individual park site inspections and filled out Park Facility Checklists. Following these
inspections, Tanya Moore, Landscape Architect for the department, met with maintenance personnel
to develop a list for checklist items that were found to need improvement, repair or maintenance.
This list is titled "Infrastructure Needs" and is prioritized utilizing a modified version of the capital
improvements priorities schedule adopted by the City Council with their 1994-1995 budget. (See
Appendix D)
3.1
The "Infrastructure Needs" list was then subdivided to develop 1) a "Master Project" list of capital
improvements projects (those estimated to cost $15,000 or more) (See Appendix E ), 2) the capital
improvements schedule to meet the requirements of a Community Recreation Plan for the Michigan
Department of Natural Resources, Financial Services Division, Grants Management 'Section (see
Potential Grant Funded Projects, Section 5, page.5.8), and 3) a maintenance and repair project list
of items estimated to cost less than $15,000 (not included in this plan document).
Third Tier: (IVeighborhood/resident Input)
The third tier involved two different approaches to gain citizen input. The first was a meeting with
residents, mainly from neighborhood associations and the second was a survey that was sent out in
the local newspaper, the Lansing State Journal.
On October 2, 2004, department staffmet with 26 neighborhood and school representatives at Foster
Community Center. Tanya Moore, Department Landscape Architect, and Murdock Jemerson,
Department Director, reviewed our expectations on their involvement in the planning process. We
gave a presentation on what to look for in the parks and how to evaluate the parks and playground
equipment. Their role was to assist the Department in:
✓ evaluating the existing condition of their parks, i.e., playground equipment, amenities
✓ evaluating the current uses of the park, positive or negative
✓ proposing future uses for the park, programming and facilities
We developed an evaluation form and passed out to the participants to take back to their respective
neighborhood groups. The groups used the month of October as "neighborhood park evaluation
} month." We collected the evaluations from all the groups in November 2004 and their input and
observations were included in the "Infrastructure Needs" list.
The department through the Lansing Neighborhood Council and the Lansing State Journal provided
neighborhood residents an opportunity to answer eight questions published in the Neighborhood
Section of the newspaper. The survey was published -in the LSJ on December 8, 2004. The returns
from this survey were included in the "Infrastructure Needs" list. The questions were:
(1) What Lansing city park(s) do you use?
(2) In your opinion, what are the three most critical problems with our neighborhood parks?
(3) What new facilities, equipment or support amenities are needed, and in which parks?
(4) What new programs do we need in our city parks?
(5) Do you feel safe in a city park?
(6) How many times per year do you visit Potter Park Zoo?
(7) How many times per year do you play on a city golf course?
(8) (Optional) What organization are you representing? Please provide contact info.
In addition to the three -tiered approach, Recreational deficiencies in neighboring communities were
analyzed and recreation plans were reviewed and inventoried for significant components that would
influence Lansing's Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The city's demographic study was also
updated using the 2000 U.S. Census Data. This study provides a profile for each park. This data can
be found in Appendices F (Base data for City of Lansing) & G (Park Profiles).
3.2
From the above planning process we pulled from the information those projects that were eligible
for a grant. This selection process was based on the type of project compared to the Park and
Recreation Department's past experience with granting agencies scoring processes' used in awarding
acquisition or development grants. The estimated cost, the year of implementation and the suggested
funding source(s) is shown for each project.
PUBLIC MEETINGS:
Once a draft copy of the Five Year Master Plan was developed, the department held a number of
public meetings through our Park Board, Planning Board and City Council. These meetings were
announced in Lansing Parks and Recreation Community Activities Guide Spring 2005 edition,
broadcast on the city's local cable station, Channel 12 and shown on the city's web site to assist in
advertising for public participation. Some of the meetings were also published in the local
newspaper, the Lansing State Journal. A more detailed description of these meetings follows and
the notices,_ agendas and minutes can be found in Appendix C.
Park Board:
The Park Board reviewed the "Capital Improvements Schedule" at its November 10, 2004 meeting
and was mailed a draft copy of the plan in December for review, two weeks prior to their regular
meeting on January 12, 2005 meeting. Park Board input was incorporated into the plan to develop
a draft for public review. The Park Board provided their recommendations and moved to refer the
master plan to the Mayor on January 12, 2005.
Planning Board.
The Planning Board was provided an overview of the master plan in January 2005 by Bill Rieske,
Principal Planner in the Planning and Neighborhood Development Department. Each board member
received a draft copy of the plan at their regular Planning Board meeting on February 1, 2005. The
plan was then reviewed by Mr. Rieske and the board for further discussion at their Urban
Development Committee meeting on February 22, 2005. Parks and Recreation staff, specifically
Murdock Jemerson, Director, and Tanya Moore, Landscape Architect, provided the committee with
an overview of the plan. The Planning Board on March 1, 2005 voted to endorse the Parks and
Recreation Draft Master Plan 2005-2010 and to forward its comments to the Parks and Recreation
Department.
Mayor and City Council.
The Draft Master Plan was forwarded to the Mayor on February 1, 2005 requesting it be placed on
the City Council agenda. The City Council received the Mayor's request at their regular meeting on
February 7, 2005 and referred it to their Public Service Committee (PSC).
The PSC placed the Five Year Plan on their February 9, 2005 agenda. Parks and Recreation staff
provided the PSC anoverview of the Draft Master Plan at the February 9t'meeting and asked to have
a public hearing scheduled in order for additional public review and comment. The Public Hearing
was scheduled for March 7, 2005. Additionally, the committee asked to hold two additional public
meetings out in the community. These meetings were held on March 8, 2005 at Foster Community
Center and March 15, 2005 at Gardner Middle School.
3.3
Public Notices for the March 71h, 8t' and 15t' meetings were published in the Lansing State Journal.
The public hearing notice for the March 7"' meeting was advertised on February 25, 2005 in the local
newspaper "The Lansing State Journal" requesting public comment. The public meeting notices for
the March 81h and 151h meetings were advertised in the Lansing State Journal on both March 61h and
March 13".
Comments were documented at each of these public meetings and were then incorporated into a
document titled, "Revisions to the Five Year Master Plan" and taken back to a PSC meeting on
March 17, 2005 for further discussion. Following the March 17th meeting, the PSC wanted to discuss
the revisions further and added it to their meeting agenda on March 23, 2005. Following these
meetings, comments were evaluated and modifications made to the master plan based on approvals
from the PSC. The PSC referred the Five Year Master Plan, with revisions, to the Committee of the
Whole, who met on March 28, 2005 and finally back to the whole Council for their March 28, 2005
meeting. The City Council at their March 28, 2005 meeting passed a resolution for adoption of the
plan.
Public Review:
A draft copy of the Lansing Parks Five Year Master Plan was produced and complete copies were
made available, on February 24, 2005, for review and comment at: Gier, Foster, and Letts
Community Centers, the City Clerk's office, the Lansing City Council office, the Parks and
Recreation Administrative office at 318 N. Capital, and the Planning and Neighborhood
Development Administrative office at 316 N. Capitol. In addition, the entire draft plan was
published on the City of Lansing's web site on February 25, 2005.
Each Park Board member, Planning Board member and City Council member received a copy for
their review and comment. The Action Plan was also sent to each focus group chair, agencies such
as Tri-County Regional Planning, adjacent county recreation departments and agencies within the
city such as police, planning and public service and other staff members. A second effort was made
to contact these parties and agencies to verify their comments or clarify specific points made during
the planning process.
Description of Planning Results/Recreational Deficiencies:
City of Lansing residents are fortunate in that they have a wealth of outdoor and indoor facilities for
parks recreation and leisure. As the Recreation Inventory, Section 4, details, Lansing has 114 public
parks including four community centers, for golf facilities, a zoo, nature center, historic mansion,
three cemeteries and more than 8.3 miles of River Trail system connecting several of Lansing's park
and cultural amenities. The city features several historical parks such as Durant Park, Reutter Park,
and Kalamazoo Plaza (first Oldsmobile factory site). The Turner -Dodge House is the only 19'
century residence in the greater Lansing area that is open the general public year round. Other
outstanding attractions include Potter Park Zoo, Fenner Nature Center, Frances Park and Cooley
Gardens.
The City of Lansing offers many opportunities for recreation and leisure through its facilities and
programming. The focus groups along with input of appointed board members, elected officials,
neighborhood groups and the public provided strong insight into what the city's residents considered
3.4
deficient in terms of parks and recreation facilities and services. These comments and
recommendations, combined with the "Infrastructure Needs" list, established a strong framework
from which the Parks and Recreation Department administrative staff was able to develop the five
year action plan.
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. Programming for the
city's park facilities is extensive with activities for youth and adults with varying levels of skill
development. Analysis of the committee reviews, revealed many requests for improved
programming including more basketball, volleyball and baseball for women and seniors.
The Accessibility Issues Focus Group suggested programs for the disabled such as increased signage
and relief maps,. special events with video, audio cassette and audio services. The Public Art Focus
Group requested the re -activation of a liaison committee, a public art policy, and a catalogue of the
works of art in Lansing. The Forestry Focus Group had suggestions for exotic pest management and
control, adjusting pruning cycles, updating tree inventories and developing the public's awareness
of trees. The Potter Park and Zoo Focus Group wants to maintain and sustain the zoo infrastructure,
to enhance the visitor experience and to expound the hospital/clinic quarantine facility.
Renovation of existing facilities was also a strong consideration of several focus groups.
Improvement requests were extensive for ongoing maintenance at our 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.
Through public comments the deficiencies centered around the need for a new community center on
the south side of the city. With the current centers on the west, north, southeast and east sides of the
city, there was an apparent gap in providing the same service levels to the south side of Lansing.
To establish a relationship of facilities and programs to neighboring communities, the Regional
Recreation Focus Group was developed. This group consisted of park and recreation professionals
from Tri-County Regional Planning, Ingham, Eaton and Clinton Counties, DeWitt, Meridian,
Watertown, Lansing, Delta and Delhi Townships, the cities of Lansing, East Lansing and Grand
Ledge, and Michigan State University. The park and recreation professionals shared insight on their
current programs, facilities and future plans. Neighboring communities recreation plans that were
previously obtained through the State of Michigan Department of Natural Resources Recreation
Division were also reviewed.
Several common elements were presented as having great need within their present recreation
systems. 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. 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.
Comments and information from the parks and recreation professionals in the neighboring
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communities along with deficiencies identified in their recreation plans were analyzed relative to
comments from the Lansing Parks and Recreation Department staff, appointed board members,
elected officials, focus groups, the director's views, public comments and the 2000 demographic
information we utilized to frame the five year action plan.
Therefore, in assessing the needs of Lansing's community, specific requests have been made as
follows:
All Seniors programming -
Through upgraded and additional community centers.
Athletic programs -
Through new and/or upgraded sports facilities (parks).
Access programs -
By technical resource utilization such as multimedia
innovations, television and family interaction.
After -school programs -
Through upgraded and additional community centers.
Maintenance programs -
Through renovation of Oak Park and combining maintenance
facilities in the city, the establishment of city owned planting
stocks, master planning efforts and continued capital
improvements/replacements.
Zoo facilities -
Through new exhibits and a broader funding base.
Historical preservation -
By renovations to Scott House and Turner -Dodge.
Natural preservation -
By creating, inventorying and analyzing existing features to
establish a long-term monitoring program.
Promotion/Tourism -
Through increased marketing and advertising strategies/efforts.
City-wide Linkage -
By maintaining and extending the River Trail system.
Water based recreation -
By acquiring water front parcels and developing facilities
which relate to said activities by renovating our pools and by
providing spray parks.
Teen facilities and programs-
By providing additional facilities, program staff and
program supplies.
Quality 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 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 focus groups 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.
3.6
SECTION 4
RECREATION INVENTORY
RECREATION INVENTORY
The recreation inventory provides: 1) a description/inventory of recreation opportunities within
Lansing's political boundaries, 2) a description/inventory of re-creation opportunities outside of
Lansing's political boundaries, 3) maps showing locations of facilities and 4) a description of
Lansing's barrier -free compliance status. 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 4.2, followed by a Park Facilities Inventory Chart (page 4.3 - 4.4) listing activities
and site characteristics found at each park.
Current recreational programs offered by the city are then described on pages 4.5 -4.10. This
listing is followed by a location map of all Community and Senior Centers (page 4.11) 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 4.12 - 4.13)
and a location map showing School/Park combinations (page 4.14).
A map showing the locations for the city's Golf Courses and Cemeteries is then provided on
page 4.15, followed by a map illustrating the locations of Lansing's Natural and Historic Sites
and Museums (page 4.16).
A list of non -city owned recreation facilities in the area is presented, pages 4.17 - 4.25, a listing
of Regional Parks and Recreation Facilities (page 4.26 - 4.28) and a map representing regional
facilities on pages 4.29.
Finally, we must mention, the Community Services Guide. The department publishes the guide
seasonally to announce the programs that will occur.
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CITY FUNDED RECREATION PROGRAMS
Fenner Nature Center
Nature Day Camp - 2 different themes each summer.
Fall Color Walk
Winter Wildflowers
Spring Wildflowers
Animal Tracks and Signs
Spring Bird Walks - Weekly for April and May
Winter Night Hikes - (2)
Spring Evening Walks
Beginning Bird Watching
Landscaping for Wildlife
Bird Feeding Tips
Nature for Preschoolers
Explorations for Parent and Child
Designing a Butterfly Garden
Girl Scout Badges - (7)
Brownie Try -Its - (9)
Cub Scout Badges
Saturday Children's Programs -
Seasonal, natural history, art, etc.
Interpretive tours for schools, scouts, adults.
Programs in the community for schools, adult
service clubs, etc.
Maple Syrup Festival
Apple Butter Festival
Earth Day Event
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Butter Festival 2004.
Arbor Day (at Potter Park)
International Migratory Bird Day (at Fenner and Potter Park)
Turner -Dodge House
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Tunier Dodge House - Father's Day Breakfast
Public Visitor Hours: May -October
Meet Your City - local history lecture series
on cable
Time Travelers History Camp
Harry Potter Days
Guided Tours, Tours & Tea
School Tours
Seasonal Teas
Holiday Luncheons
Old Fashioned Family Christmas: December
Children's Birthday Parties
Heritage Badge Program (Brownie Try -Its,
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Rentals for Weddings and other special events
Mayor's River Walk Destination
Concert on the Lawn site
Sports, Games and Fitness
Adult Baseball (Wooden Bat, Ages 30 & over; Ages 40 & over
Youth Baseball (Junior, Wildcat, Tee Ball)
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Pilates
Adult Karate (Beginning & Advanced)
Youth Karate (Beginning &
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Family Karate
Jr. Karate
Kai Shin Ryu Karate
Pre -School Gymnastics (Ages 2-4)
Teddy Bear Indoor Soccer (Ages 3-5)
Youth Wrestling
Yoga
Acrobatics
Tai Chi
Roller Skating
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Youth Basketball
Girls' Basketball Clinic
Lil Hoopers Basketball Clinic (Co-ed, Ages 4-6)
Youth Flag Football
Youth Floor Hockey (Leagues, Pre & Post season
tournaments)
Youth Floor Hockey Clinic (Ages 3-6)
Adult Softball (Men, Women, Co-ed)
Youth Softball (Slow pitch, Fast pitch)
Senior Softball (Ages 50 & over, 60 & over, 70 &
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Youth Soccer
Adult Tennis (Men, Women, Mixed doubles)
Adult Volleyball (Men, Women, Co-ed)
Sand Volleyball (Co-ed)
Camp Lansing (Youth Basketball, Youth Soccer)
Low Impact Aerobics
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Evening Open Basketball
Evening Open Volleyball
Youth Recreation (Ages 6-17)
Teen Recreation (Ages 13-17)
Adult Game room
Tot Time (Ages 5 & under)
NIA Dance
Dance
Tap
Ballet
Modern Dance
Jazz (Levels I & II)
Mexican (Levels I & II)
Belly (Beginning, Intermediate,
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Clogging
Ballroom
Pre -Dance
AcroDance
Latin Dance
Hawaiian Hula Dance
Creative Movement
Urban Dance
Women's Improvisational Dance
Scandinavian Dance
Hip Hop
Fifty Plus Programs
50 + Men's Basketball League
Fit for Life Exercise/Walking
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Walking for the Heath of It
TaiChi
Getting in Shape
Line Dancing
Chair Exercise
Clogging
On -going Guest Presentations to include the following topics:
Senior Employment
Diabetes
Blood Pressure
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Medications
Estate Planning
Medicare
Nutrition
Heart Disease
Fire Safety
Quit Smoking
Internet Fraud
AARP
Tri-County Office on Aging Programs
Picnics
Travelogue
Potluck Dinners
Thanksgiving Celebration
Dinner
St. Patrick's Day Celebration
Valentine Celebration
Christmas Celebration Dinner
Halloween Party
Evening Dances
Euchre
Skip -Bo
Billiards
Darts
Crafts
Bridge
Table Tennis
BINGO
Board Games
Birthday Celebrations
Soaring Eagle Trip
Domino Farms Trip
Enrichment Classes & General Interest:
Scrap Booking
Learn to Sew
New Items and Craft Sale
Birthday Parties
Beginning Piano (Adult and Youth)
Conversational Japanese
Conversational Spanish
Conversational Italian
Chess Theory
4.8
Senior Men's Softball at Ranney Park
Antique Appraisals
Babysitting
Girl Power
Massage Therapy
Ukrainian Egg Art
Cake Decorating
Dog Training
Crocheting
Knitting (Adults)
City Kidz Knit
Genealogy Search
Written Memories Class
Hunter's Safety
Home Buying Seminar
Financial Resources
Model Builders Workshop
Young Chefs
Travelogue
Skratch DJ
Basic Home Repair
Successful Futures
Social Graces
CPR/First Aid
Computer Lab
Computer Classes
Adult Computer Fun
Beyond the Basics
Computer Instead of Typewriter
Spreadsheets
Making it Look Good
Mail Merging
Microsoft Publisher
Timesaver on Word
Power Point Presentations
Intro to the Internet
Viruses/Losing Documents
Intro to Access
Creative Drama
Poetry Reading/Teens
Rubber Stamping Cards
Planning Your Flower Garden
Special Programs
Community Centers Summer
Programs
Hue
Kids Camp Program/Field Trips
Summer Teen Recreational/Field Trip Program
Hotcakes for the Holidays
Lunch with Santa
Drive -Up Santa
Teddy Bear Lunch with Santa
Christmas Carnival
Brunch with the Easter Bunny
Easter Egg Hunt
Teen Limousine Scavenger Hunt
Monster Munch Lunch
Teddy Bear Halloween Party
Teddy Bear Ooey Gooey Fun Day
Barbie Party (Theme parties)
Horseback Hayride
Carnival
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
(VITA)
Boarshead Theater Presents
Scrabble Tournaments
Co -Sponsored CADL Programs:
Pre-school Storytime
Pre-school Crafts
Toddler Storytime
Becoming a Story Teller/Teens
Babies and Books
Adult Book Discussion
Family Nights/Presentations
Parent/Child Activity Time
Summer Fun at Kids Camp during field trip to Grand River Park.
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LANSING PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Allen Elementary
Attwood Elementary
Averill Elementary
Beekman Center
Bingham Elementary
Cavanaugh Elementary
Cumberland Elementary
Eastern High
Elmhurst Elementary
Everett High
Fairview Elementary
Forest View Elementary
Gardner Middle
Gier Park Elementary
Grand River Elementary
Gunnisonville Elementary
Kendon Elementary
Lewton Elementary
Lyons Elementary
Maple Grove Elementary
Moores Park Elementary
Mt. Hope Elementary
North Elementary
Otto Middle
Pattengill Middle
Pleasant View Elementary
Post Oak Elementary
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Rich Middle
Riddle Middle
Sexton High
Sheridan Road Elementary
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Wainwright Elementary
Walnut Elementary
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Hope Academy
Holy Cross
Immaculate Heart of Mary/St. Casimir
Lansing Catholic Central
Lansing Christian
Lansing Seventh-Day Adventists
Michigan Early Childhood Center
Mid -Michigan Elementary School Edison Project
Mid -Michigan Public School Academy
Montessori Radmoor School
Mosaics Education
New City Academy
New Covenant Christian School
Northeast Eaton Consortium
Our Savior Lutheran
Parker Memorial Baptist
Resurrection Church
Sankofa Shule School District
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Windemere Park Charter Academy
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NON -CITY OWNED RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
BILLIARDS -
Barley's American Outpost: 727 E. Miller, Lansing
Freddie's Place: 2215 W. Holmes Rd., Lansing
Lansing Billiards: 5214 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Lansing
Mr. Grumpy's Pockets: 1618 S. Washington, Lansing
Pinball Pete's: 220 Albert, East Lansing
Pockets: 1618 S. Washington, Lansing
Royal Scot Bowling Lanes: 4722 W. Grand River, Lansing
Tripper's: 354 Frandor, Lansing
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Lansing Bowling Association: 3407 W. Herbison Rd., DeWitt
Marvelanes: 2120 M-78, East Lansing
Mason Bowling Center: 801 N. Cedar, Mason
Metro Bowl: 5141 S. Martin Luther King, Lansing
Michigan State University Union: Abbott @ Grand River, East Lansing
Pro Bowl: 2122 N. Martin Luther King, Lansing
Redwing Bowling Lanes: N. US-27, St. Johns
Royal Scot Lanes: 4722 W. Grand River, Lansing
CAMPGROUNDS -
Hickory Lake Campgrounds: 11433 S. Beardslee Rd., Perry
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Lansing Cottonwood Campground: 5339 Aurelius, Lansing
Moon Lake Campground: 12700 S. Colby Lake Rd., Laingsburg
Mullican's Riverside Resort: 3266 N. Ionia Rd., Vermontville
Wheel Inn Campground: 240 Fogg, Leslie
CAMPS -
Aim High Sports: 7977 Centerline Dr., Dimondale
Eaton Rapids Camp Meeting Retreats: 606 Outer Dr., Eaton Rapids
Girl Scouts Camp Wacousta: 13360 S. Wacousta Rd., Grand Ledge
Mystic Lake YMCA & Pa-Wa-Pi YMCA Day Camp: 2306 Haslett, Lansing
Tutor Time Adventure Camp: 2273 Club Meridian Dr., Okemos
1150 Commerce Park Parkway, DeWitt
CANOE/BOAT RENTAL -
Burchfield Park: 630-1/2 N. Cedar, Mason
Harlow's Wacousta Canoe Rental: 9988 Riverside Dr., Eagle
Raupp Campfitters: 2021 E. Michigan, Lansing
CLUBS -
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American Le ion: 112 S. Howard, Lansing
731 N. Clinton, Grand Ledge
1240 E. Grand River, Laingsburg
Capital City Old Car Club: 2373 W. Barnes, Mason
Chief Okemos Sportsman's Club: 4667 Gunnell, Dimondale
City Club of Lansing: 213 S. Grand Ave., Lansing
Country Club of Lansing: 2200 Moores River, Lansing
Family Motorcycle Club: 1206 S. Washington, Lansing
Jug & Mug Ski Club: 2216 E. Michigan, Lansing
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Kiwanis Club of East Lansing: MSU Union Building, Willimston
Lansing Association of Women's Club: 301 N. Butler Blvd., Lansing
Lansing Boat Club: 2901 W. Main, Lansing Township
Lansing Sailing_Club: 6039 E. Lake Drive, Haslett
Leiderkranz Club: 5828 S. Pennsylvania, Lansing
Metropolitan Flying Club: 2216 E. Michigan, Lansing
Michigan State Grange: 1730 Chamberlain Way, Haslett
Michigan Trgp Shooting Association: 1534 Service Rd., Mason
Okemos Seahawks Aquatic Club: 1632 Alpha, Lansing
Polish Home Federated: 1030 Mt. Hope, Lansing
Rotary Club of Lansing: 417 Seymor, Lansing
Ten Pound Fiddle: 431 Gainsborough Dr., East Lansing
Tri-Cou= Bicycle Association: 5825 Oak Knoll, Lansing
University Club of Michigan State: 3435 Forest Rd., East Lansing
V.F.W. Post 6034: 412 E. Main, Potterville
V.F.W. Post 7309: 1243 Hull, Lansing
DANCE AND GYMNASTICS -
Academy of Dance Arts: 2224 E. Michigan, Lansing
Ann's School of Dance: 3320 E. Lake Lansing, East Lansing
Assiff Studio of the Dance: 140 W. Grand River, East Lansing
Baur Nancie Dance Studio: 2018 Cedar St., Delhi Twp.
Bethany's Studio of Dance: 1723 W. Grand River, Okemos
Children's Ballet Theatre: 1235 Center St., Lansing
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Dance Fusion: 2168 Cedar St., Delhi Twp.
Dance World: 16262 Chandler, East Lansing
Danzalot LLC: 1493 Haslett Rd., Haslett
DeMellio Studio of Dance: 1115 %2 N. Washington, Lansing
Donna Marie's Studio of Dance: 800 Thomas L. Parkway, W. Delta Twp.
Great Lakes Gymnastics: 1900 S. Cedar, Lansing
Greater Lansing Ballett Comp : 2224 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing
Hapl2endance Studio YWCA: 3448 Hagadorn, Okemos
Island Dance Center: 224 S. Main, Eaton Rapids
Karen's Dance Place: 4462 Holt, Delhi Twp.
Lansing Chamber Dance: 2456 Cedar St., Holt
Red Cedar Gymnastics: 1860-1/2 W. Grand River, Okemos
Rising Star Studio: 526 Lentz, Lansing
Studio de Dance: 1306 Michigan, East Lansing
Synergy Touring Company: 2002 Cedar St., Holt
Tari's Cornerstone Studio: 1673 Haslett, Haslett
Twistars USA Inc.: 9410 Davis Hwy., Diamondale
Watson Patsy Dancing School: 3222 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Lansing
Williams School of Dance: 128 W. Grand River, Williamston
GOLF COURSES - MINIATURE
DeWitt Family Golf Center: 11890 US-27, DeWitt
Funtvme Adventure Park: 800 Hogsback, Mason
6295 E. Saginaw, Grand Ledge
3384 James Phillips Dr., Okemos
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I King Par Golf: 1410 W. Grand River, Okemos
WindRiver Adventure Golf. 5800 Park Lake Rd., East Lansing
GOLF COURSES - PRACTICE RANGES
Applegate Golf Center: 2055 Towner, Haslett
_ Branson Bav Golf Course: 215 Branson Bay Dr.; Mason
DeWitt Family Golf Center: 11890 US 27, DeWitt
El Dorado: 3750 W. Howell, Mason
Forest Akers Golf Course: 3535 Forest Rd., Lansing
Fourwinds: 5850 Park Lake, East Lansing
Funtvme Adventure Park: 800 Hogsback, Mason
6295 E. Saginaw, Grand Ledge
3384 James Phillips Dr., Okemos
Hijzhland Hills: 450 W. Alward, DeWitt
King Par: 1410 W. Grand River, Okemos
Lansing Golf Center: 5855 M-99, Diamondale
Eagle View Golf Club: 2602 Tomlinson, Mason
Royal Scot: 4722 W. Grand River, Lansing
Timber Ridae: 16339 Park Lake, East Lansing
GOLF COURSES - PRIVATE
Country Club of Lansing: 2200 Moores River, Lansing
Grand Ledge Country Club: 5813 E. St. Joseph Hwy, Grand Ledge
Walnut Hills: 2874 Lake Lansing, East Lansing
GOLF COURSES - PUBLIC
Akers: Mt. Hope & S. Harrison, East Lansing
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Bonnie View: 194 S. Michigan, Eaton Rapids
Branson Bay: 215 Branson Bay, Mason
Brookshire Inn: 205 W. Church, Williamston
Centennial Acres: 12485 Dow Road, Sunfield
Chardell: 4646 Howe Rd., Bath
Chisholm Hills Country Club: 2395 S. Washington, Lansing
Eagle View Golf Club: 2602 Tomlinson Rd., Mason
El Dorado: 3750 W. Howell Rd., Mason
Four Winds: 5800 Park Lake, East Lansing
Glenbrier: 4178 W. Locke, Perry
Governors Club of Michigan LLC: 4036 S. Hagadorn, Okemos
Grand Ledge Country Club: 5813 E. St. Joseph, Grand Ledge
Highland Hills: 450 E. Alward, DeWitt
Hunters Ridge Golf Course: 8101 Byron Rd., Howell
Indian Hills: 4887 Nakoma, Okemos
Ironwood Links: 742 N. Eifert, Mason
Lake O' the Hills: 2101 LacDuMont, Haslett
Ledge Meadows: 1801 Grand Ledge Highway, Grand Ledge
Meridian Sun Golf Club: 1018 Haslett Rd., Haslett
Oak Lane: 800 N. Main, Webberville
Pine Hills: 6603 N. Woodbury, Lainsburg
Players Club: 925 S. Canal Rd., Grand Ledge
Prairie Creek: 800 Web Road, DeWitt
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Royal Scot: 4722 W. Grand River, Lansing
The Falcon at Hark Hollow: 555 Quarter Horse, East Lansing
Timber Ridge: 16339 Park lake, East Lansing
Twin Brook: 2200 island Hwy., Charlotte
Twin Oaks: 6345 N. US-27, St. Johns -
Wheatfield Valley: 1600 Linn Rd., Williamston
HEALTH & FITNESS
Court One: 1609 Lake Lansing, Lansing
2291 Research Circle, Okemos
Curves for Women: 2040 N. Aurelius Rd., Delhi Twp.
602 Elmwood Rd., Delta Twp.
Fitness USA: 5611 W. Saginaw, Lansing
Frandor Mall; 656 Frandor
Go Work Out: 6135 W. Saginaw, Lansing
Gold's Gvm: 4790 S. Hagadorn, Lansing
Hawaii Health Spa: 4979 Lansing Rd., Lansing
Michigan Athletic Club: 2900 Hannah, East Lansing
Mid -Michigan Academy of Martial Art: 5218 S. Martin Luther King, Lansing
2128 Hamilton, Okemos
One on One Personal Training: 4749 Central Park, Okemos ,
Powerhouse Gvm: 12900 US 27, DeWitt
World Gym: 2380 N. Cedar, Holt
YMCA: Dowtown Branch, N. Washington Ave., Lansing
Oak Park Branch, 900 Long Blvd, Lansing
Parkwood Branch, 2306 Haslett Rd, East Lansing
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MUSEUMS
Abrams Planetarium: Michigan State University, East Lansing
Impression Five: 200 Museum Dr., Lansing
Michigan Historical Museum: 717 W. Allegan, Lansing
Michigan Museum of Surveying: 220 Museum Dr., Lansing
Michigan State Universijy Kresge Art Gallery: Michigan State Univ., E. Lansing,
Michigan State University Museum: W. Circle Dr. East Lansing
Michigan Women's Museum & Hall of Fame: 213 W. Main Street, Lansing
R.E. Olds Transportation Museum: 240 Museum Dr., Lansing
Telephone Pioneer Museum: 221 N. Washington Sq., Lansing
NATURE CENTERS
Audubon -Capitol Area: 2020 Mt. Hope, Lansing
Harris Nature Center: 3998 Van Atta Rd. Okemos
Woldumar Nature Center: 5739 Lansing Rd. Delta Twp.
SKATING RINKS/PARKS/RENTAL
Apple Sports: 1050 Trowbridge, Lansing
Edru Roller Skating Area: 1891 S. Cedar, Holt
Ice Sports: 2810 Hannah Blvd., East Lansing
Munn Ice Arena: Michigan State University, East Lansing
The Summit: 9410 Davis Hwy., Dimondale
THEATRES - CINEMA
Celebration Cinema: 200 E. Edgewood Blvd., Lansing
Elmwood Plaza 8 Theatres: 936 E. Mall Dr. Lansing
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Lansing Mall West Cinema: 921 W. Mall Dr., Lansing
Meridian Theatres: Meridian Mall, 1999 Central Park Dr., Okemos
NCG Lansing Cinemas: 2500 Showtime Dr. Lansing Township
Sun Theatre: 316 S. Bridge, Grand Ledge
THEATRES - PERFORMING ARTS
All of Us Express - Childrens: 3222 S. Martin L. King Jr. Blvd., Lansing
Boarshead: 425 S. Grand, Lansing r
Lansing Civic Players Guild: 2300 E. Michigan, Lansing
Lansing Communi _ College: 401 N. Capitol, Lansing
Michigan State University Department of Theatre: East Lansing
Riverwalk Theatre: 228 Museum Dr., Lansing
Spotlight Theatre: 3808 E. Grand Ledge Hwy, Grand Ledge
Wharton Center: Michigan State University, East Lansing
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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 %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.
BIRCHFIELD PARK AND RIVERBEND NATURAL AREA, Ingham County
Birchfield Park contains the Riverbend Natural Area within it, making Birchfield Park the
county's largest park. The park contains over 540 acres and is located along the central western
edge of the county, south of Lansing between Dimondale and Holt, along the Grand River. The
land is mostly wooded with some grass areas. The park also contains the McNamara Canoe
Landing, which is state owned land that Ingham County has a long-term operating agreement for.
Existing features include: more than 6 miles of hiking trails, over 10 miles of mountain bike
trails, a softball diamond, bank and boat fishing, a beach with swimming on a natural spring fed
pond, canoe, kayak and pedal boat rentals, horseshoe pits, nature day camp, picnic grounds &
shelters, playgrounds, volleyball courts, a stocked fishing pond, 6.9 miles of cross-country ski
trails with rentals and lessons, ice skating, two sledding hills, dual •700 foot toboggan runs and a
warming lodge & snack bar.
HAWK ISLAND PARK, Ingham County
Hawk Island Park is Ingham County `s most recent development. The park is located in the city
limits of Lansing, north of Cavanaugh Road between Aurelius and Pennsylvania. The north end
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The park was built on the former Solomon Gravel Pits, reaching completion in 2001. Facilities
at the park include a 35 acre lake, beach, bath house, boat rental, fishing with the lake stocked,
picnic grounds and shelters, playgrounds, volleyball courts, ball diamonds, paved trails, a winter
sports rental area and cross-country skiing extending through park and cooperatively with the city
into Scott Woods Park and the Sycamore Golf Course. There are walkways on Cavanaugh Road
leading to the park.
In 2003 and 2004 the city was awarded DNR and MDOT grant funding to extend the River Trail
South from Potter Park to Hawk Island. This connection is expected to be completed by 2007.
LAKE 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 410 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.
KENNETH A. HOPE SOCCER COMPLEX, Ingham County
The Kenneth A. Hope Soccer Complex is a premier soccer complex in the tri-county area. The
complex consists of six state-of-the-art fields that have earned World Cup ratings. The complex
officially opened September 9, 2000. Located at 5801 Aurelius Road, between Jolly and Miller
Roads in Lansing the complex will be utilized for youth recreational soccer, adult leagues and
tournaments.
FITZGERALD PARK, Eaton County
Fitzgerald Park is a 78 acre park operated by the Eaton County Parks and Recreation
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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, sledding, and skateboard park. 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 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.
HARRIS NATURE CENTER, Meridian Township
Harris Nature Center is a recently developed nature center located at 3998 Vanatta Road and is
operated by the Meridian Township Parks and Recreation Department. The center consists of
over 200 acres of land dedicated to promoting and interpreting the Red Cedar River and the
surroundings ecosystems. The center provides programs and exhibits intended to assist in the
learning process. Renovated buildings and facilities are used to complement hiking and nature
observation opportunities. The nature center opened it's doors in the summer of 1997.
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, and currently maintains 188 acres of land. The Nature Way Association is a
private, non-profit educational organization, providing outdoor education to 15,00 school
children annually. Over 40,000 guests visit during the same period. The nature center provides
educational trail system through woodlands, fields, prairie, pine forests, orchards, and along the
Grand River. There are over 5 miles of trails and at least 1 mile of river shore line.
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ACTION PLAN
} ACTION PROGRAM
This section of the plan describes the future actions anticipated by the Parks and Recreation
Department. It includes the purpose of the plan, the goals and objectives, the capital improvements
schedule and the action program rationale. The rationale will provide linkage between the focus
group reports, staff discussions, interviews, Park Board meetings, opinion surveys, citizen input,
public hearings and the staff s professional judgment.
Goals and Objectives:
Based on our findings throughout the planning process department has formulated the following
goals and objectives to address the needs of the community.
I. Promote and enhance the financial stability of the Lansing parks by generating funding
through the following sources:
A. General Fund
1. The general fund is the major source of funding for a parks and recreation system.
Appropriations from the general fund are voted on by the City Council as part of the
Charter established budget process. The Parks and Recreation Department will work
with the Mayor to provide the necessary funding to adequately serve the residents of
Lansing with our park system. The department currently receives 9.6 percent of the
city's total general fund budget. This percentage includes the park millage
allocation.
B. 1 mill tax renewal
Renewal of the dedicated one mill for five years is a top priority for the Parks and
Recreation Department. The Director of the Parks and Recreation Department and
Park Board believe that the public needs to be given an opportunity on August 2,
2005 to renew the one mill dedicated for parks improvements for the next five years
(2006-2010). Following is a brief history of the millage program.
a. The purpose of the millage is to provide a stable funding source for capital
improvement projects within the Parks and Recreation Department. Secondly,
the park millage provides local matching funds to leverage state and federal
funds. And finally, the park millage provides funding for continued
replacements and/or repairs to facilities.
b. The millage was introduced in 1990, renewed again in 1995 and 2000, as part
of the Lansing five-year parks and 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.
For many years the city allocated limited dollars for capital projects. This
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coupled with the prioritization process used by the city's financial staff resulted
in limited dollars for the Parks and Recreation capital program.
C. Revenue Sharing
1. The Parks and Recreation Department needs to pursue state and federal funding
sources that assist in providing recreation opportunities to city residents.
D. Grants and Donations from Federal, State and Local Sources
1. 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. If the millage is approved by the
voters, funds will be available as match money to parlay local funds with grant funds
and accomplish more capital improvement projects.
E. Bonds, Loans, Gifts and Endowments
1. The donation of gifts, loans or other contributions toward maintaining and
developing the park system needs to be encouraged for specific projects.
2. Bonds and loans may be pursued for initial start up capital to create revenue
generating facilities.
F. Sale of Lands for Reinvestment Opportunities
1. To sell dedicated park land the City Charter requires that the matter be voted on by
the citizens of Lansing. The department has evaluated its dedicated park lands and
undedicated properties under the authority of this department. Those undedicated
properties deemed unusable or inappropriate and are not presently serving the
citizens of Lansing should be sold. The sale of these selected undedicated properties
will generate revenues that may be used for acquisition and development based on
the December 10, 1979 City Council policy. (p. 2.3-2.6)
G. User Fees
1. The Parks and Recreation Department could develop more facilities and programs
that have user fees to supplement the cost of developing and operating the facility
and/or program.
2. User fees should be reflective of the current market fees.
II. Maintain, assess, develop, and preserve the park lands and facilities in order to provide
for the needs of present and future generations.
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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 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 and other necessary
maintenance facility improvements.
3. Enhancing the care of existing trees/street beautification through:
a. Practice exotic pest management control through public and professional
education.
b. Work to improve tree pruning frequency through appropriate species plantings
and removal of inappropriate species.
c. Work to obtain grants and alternative funding sources to finance a new tree
inventory complete with GPS/GIS information.
d. Explore the possibility of utilizing volunteers and interns to perform routine
clerical and tree inventory activities.
e. Plans should be coordinated between this department and the Public Service
Department to remove storm damage trees and leaves from Crego Park within
the next 5 years.
f. Provide trees, especially along streets.
4. Improving 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 maintenance equipment throughout the system. This will allow the
city to project life cycle costing.
5. Continuing to promote the Adopt -A -Park program.
6. Paying seasonal and part-time staff with competitive wages to compete with private
business.
B. To routinely assess park lands for acquisition/expansion, disposal and/or leasing by:
L Studying 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 such as Grand River Park and Adado 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. Adado Riverfront, Burchard, Crego, Moores, Glen Eden, Grand River,
Hillsdale, Holly, McKinch, Munn, Osborn, and Reasoner.
4. Placing park infrastructure data onto electronic data base.
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C. To continue with efforts of meeting accessibility requirements.
1. 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 meets
the latest accessibility and playground standards of the industry. Similar efforts shall
be continued to upgrade structures and buildings within the system.
D. To encourage the preservation of Lansing's natural systems/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 Park, Fenner Nature Center and Shubel
Park 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 Art & Garden Center, Cooley Gardens,
Frances Overlook and Gardens, the Olds Memorial, Durant 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 welcome center at the Turner Dodge House may be among the
new innovative ideas regarding this topic, enhancing the interpretation of the
woodland trail at Frances Park or providing historic interpretation and work study
projects with students from Lansing Community College at Durant, Reutter, Cooley
Gardens, Scott House or others.
E. To continue physical development projects currently underway and new innovative
projects in the future.
l . The department will continue the development of the River Trail throughout the city's
river/waterway system. The goal is to provide a continuous trail system adjacent to
the rivers/waterways within the city. and to allow connection to neighboring
communities such as 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 Adado Riverfront Park to Cherry Hill Park,
Potter Park to the new Ingham County Hawk Island Park, the segment from Hawk
Island Park south to Delhi Township (also connected to Hope Soccer Complex), the
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segment from Moores Park to Grand River Park and the continuation of the
j northwest leg from Dietrich Park along the Grand River to Tecumseh Park and on to
Grand Woods Park in Delta Township.
2. The 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 include, but are not limited to: Grand
River Park erosion control measures, Crego Park with the development of the interior
of the park, and improved fishing opportunities at Moores Park between the dam and
swimming pool.
3. The department will continue the development of its regional facilities such as Potter
Park and Zoo, Fenner Nature Center, the River Trail, Frances Park and Gardens,
Washington Park Ice Complex, Turner Dodge House Restoration, Adado Riverfront
Park, and its downtown parks 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 lasting 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 that should offset their
operating costs. The residents of Lansing enjoy relatively low user fees and high
recreational value that these facilities provide. Each of the courses will need to
evaluate its ability to manage as a true enterprise operation. Adjustments in
programming, customer service and marketing strategy will be ongoing to meet this
goal. Capital improvements to sustain or to improve the level of quality currently
provided will be necessary. Improvements that are projected during this plan include,
but are not limited to, creation of a First Tee Golf Academy and driving range at
Sycamore Golf Course and a banquet facility at Groesbeck Golf Course.
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. Identify other recreational resources and potential for sharing programs with other
city or non -city affiliated facilities, such as Ingham County, the Lansing School
District, or Oldsmobile Park (completely accessible park/stadium).
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 and provide a more stable funding base. An example might include the
regionalization of the Lansing River Trail.
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B. To assess existing facilities as to their suitability for programming purposes.
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1. Prior to the development of new facilities or programs, assessment of existing service
potential should be seriously considered and evaluated.
2. Study the re -design or renovation of existing facilities to accommodate recreation
activities requested by the public before developing new facilities.
3. Examine methods to increase or enhance programs for existing facilities, such as
"Kids Camp," 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.
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 and churches.
1. Create new or re-establish councils or committees for program assistance, such as
with Forestry, 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 recreational facilities at local
educational institutions such as Lansing School District, Michigan State University
and Lansing Community College, and the YMCA, YWCA, Big Brothers/Big Sisters
or with other support programs such as LYRF.
4. Continue to work with the Lansing Neighborhood Council in developing a
communication network to identify and meet specific park and recreation needs, such
as Neighborhoods in Bloom, the Adopt -A -Park Program, and other neighborhood
projects and programs.
5. Cooperate with the Police, City Attorney, Planning, Fire, and 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 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. Supplement the department's park research and design staff with outside consulting
services to update site plans. Updated site plans will guide park renovation projects
to meet the needs of Lansing residents.
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4. 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 and Recreation 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
or on the River Trail. 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 exhibit displays, location
maps/entry signs and promotional materials.
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,
Frances Park, the River Trail, Turner -Dodge House and Fenner Nature Center.
5. Revitalize advertising efforts for the department with all media opportunities to
introduce and invite the public to experience their natural and recreational resources.
6. Update the city's web page on a regular basis with current, interesting and valuable
information.
E. To develop shared visions for regional possibilities and to implement regional
solutions when feasible.
1. Work with surrounding communities to develop regional park and trail systems.
2. Work with surrounding communities on common recreational programs.
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TARGET PARK
YEAR LOCATION
2005-2010
RIVER TRAIL
2005-2010
RAN N EY
2005
RIVER TRAIL
2005-2010
RIVER TRAIL
2005-2010
RIVER TRAIL
2005-2010
RIVER TRAIL
2005-2010
RIVER TRAIL
2005-2010
CREGO
2005-2010
FRANCES
2005-2010
POTTER
2005-2010
LOCATION TBD
2005-2010
MOORES
2005-2010
HUNTER
2005-2010
SOUTH SIDE
POTENTIAL GRANT SUPPORTED PROJECTS
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS SCHEDULE
PARKS & RECREATION FIVE YEAR MASTER PLAN
(04/01/2005 thru 04/01/2010)
ESTIMATED
TOTAL
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Acquire Norfolk R.O.W. - north leg
Gazebo, trail, recreation area phases
Develop Cavanaugh Rd. -Maguire Park
Develop from MI Ave. to Cherry Hill Park leg, replace boardwalk
Develop leg from Shiawassee St. to MI Ave, (Ottawa Power Plant &
Develop Maguire Park to Hope Soccer Complex
Develop Moores River Dr. to Grand River Park
Park improvements (develop site plan - passive day use park;
fishing
Park improvements (gardens, water fountain, entry to gardens, pa
Renovate N American exhibit more native species such as moose
Develop modular skate park
Park improvements
Park Improvements
Development of a community center
Grant Codes:
MNRTF=Dept. of Natural Resources Trust Fund
LWCF=Dept. of Natural Resources Land & Water Conservation Fund
MDOT=Ml Dept. of Transportation - MDOT Transportation Efficiency Act
FISH=Dept. of Natural Resources - Waterways - Fisheries Grant
UPARR=Urban Park & Recreation Recovery
ACORPS=Army Corps of Engineers
COST
250,000
400,000
1,325, 912
750,000
600,000
2,000,000
1,810,000
1,100,000
600,000
1,500,000
100,000
1,500,000
1,500,000
TBD
POTENTIAL ESTIMATED
GRANT GRANT
SOURCE AMOUNTS
MNRTF
187,500
MNRTF
300,000
MNRTF/MDOT
960,912
MNRTF/MDOT/ACORPS 562,500
MNRTF/MDOT/ACORPS 450,000
MNRTF/MDOT
1,500,000
MNRTF/MDOT
1,357,500
MNRTF
500,000
LWCF
450,000
MNRTF
500,000
MNRTF
75,000
LWCF /UPARR
1,125,000
LWCF/ UPARR
1,125,000
TBD
TBD
*** OTHER PROJECTS SUPPORTED BY THE PARK MILLAGE ARE NOT LISTED ON THIS SCHEDULE. THIS LIST ONLY CONTAINS THOSE PROJECTS THAT
FIT THE GRANT CRITERIA FOR GRANTS AVAILABLE AT THE TIME THIS PLAN WAS APPROVED.
'** THIS DOCUMENT IS A LONG RANGE PLANNING DOCUMENT THAT WILL CONTINUE TO EVOLVE AND IS REVIEWED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. ALL
PROJECTS LISTED ARE SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDING THROUGH THE GRANT SOURCE, THE PARK MILLAGE AND THE GENERAL FUND
AND THE APPROVAL OF THE PARK BOARD, MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL.
*** THE DEPARTMENT WILL CONTINUE TO SEEK OUT OTHER SOURCES FOR GRANTS IN ADDITION TO THOSE LISTED ABOVE.
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ACTION PROGRAM RATIONALE
Throughout the planning process, it was found that the focus of action for capital improvement
projects and program development for the next five years for the Lansing's Park and Recreation
Department should evolve around the following themes:
• Continued systematic renovation of basic core facilities
• Major restoration of its vital infrastructure
• A systemic approach to the reduction of barriers to inclusion to
programs and facilities
• Maintaining apro-active approach in facility and program development
and support on local and regional levels
• Acquisition of key parcels of land
• Continued review and evaluation of its non -dedicated land holdings for
possible disposal
***All projects will be subject to the availability of funding through the Lansing Park Millage,
general fund, and the approval of the Lansing Park Board, Mayor and City Council.
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• Continued systematic renovation of basic core facilities
***All projects will be subject to the availability of funding through the Lansing Park Millage,
general fund, and the approval of the Lansing Park Board, Mayor and City Council.
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'j The Department of Parks and Recreation has 114 parks facilities that include not only parks with
playgrounds and other amenities, but also four community centers, three cemeteries, four golf
facilities, one 18-hole, two 9-hole and a driving range, a nature center, a zoo, a historic home and
an 8-mile River Trail. These make up this department's core facilities which must be monitored for
deterioration and subsequent replacement. The following is a discussion on the department's plans
for A) Neighborhood and Community Parks and Playgrounds and B) City-wide or Regional Park
Renovations.
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Neighborhood and Community Parks and Playground
Current departmental goals for the neighborhood parks and playgrounds include the ability to
provide inclusive opportunities to all, regular routine maintenance, new playground equipment,
recreation sport facilities, picnicking facilities, trails and open space for social gatherings and
preservation of natural features. 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.
Playgrounds:
A major effort to develop playgrounds, within the parks and on school properties, was initiated in
1994 known as "Project Play". The Parks and Recreation Department and city provided time and
money in cooperation with Lansing School District, neighborhood grants, PTO fund raising projects,
private donations, Community Development Block Grants and state grants, to place play structures
on both park and school sites through 1997. Where a park has a school adjoining the site, the
equipment was placed either on the school site or close to it. In the year 2005, we will have
completed the replacement cycle with ninety-one (91) sites (65 parks, 12 park/schools, 13 schools,
1 other) having new playground equipment installed that meets current industry standards. The
department will be conducting a safety audit on all playground equipment within the parks to
determine a new replacement cycle for the next 10-15 years. The department has a Landscape
Architect trained as a Certified Playground Safety Inspector. Funding for future playground
equipment replacements will be sought through the park millage, private donations, volunteer efforts,
Community Development Block Grants, state grants and local grants.
3 Hunter Park:
r The Hunter Park Master Plan began during the summer of 2004. At the request of the Allen Street
Neighborhood Association, the department and Capital Consultants, Inc. held several meetings with
the residents to come up with the Master Plan in November 2004. Four phases were identified for
future improvements to Hunter Park. Briefly, those improvements include: Phase 1- Constructing
a garden house and paved path around the perimeter. Phase 2 - Renovation and repair to the existing
swimming pool. Phase 3 - Construction of the spray park. Phase 4 - Completing the paved path,
relocating the existing basketball courts, installing an open-air picnic shelter, constructing a paved
plaza near the main entrance and paving the south parking lot.
Moores Park:
Improvements at Moores Park Pool are now necessary due to the deterioration of the pool bottom,
and deck. Plans include a new pool liner, parking, pool deck improvements and possible "spray
ground" installation. It should also be noted that in 2008 Moores Park will be 100 years old.
Residents from the Moores Park Neighborhood Organization (MPNO) are starting plans for this
celebration. MPNO is also interested in seeing the following repairs addressed prior to the 2008
celebration:
a. Repair concrete stairways.
b. Repair entrance pillars at Moores River Drive & fishing area.
c. Enhance stone steps near park sign.
d. Work with MPNO to install "labyrinth meditation walk".
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The above mentioned items will be considered in the department's fiscal year 2007 capital
improvements schedule in order to complete them for the 100 year celebration.
Quentin Park:
Work on the Quentin Park Master Plan began in the spring of 2000. Landscape Architects and
Planners, Inc. conducted several workshops with community residents to develop the master plan.
The master plan included keeping most elements in the park as is, but adding a new parking lot. The
master plan was never completed. The community has polled the neighborhood and is interested in
a new study of the master plan to prioritize improvements.
Crego Park:
A new master plan should be developed for Crego Park. This new master plan should combine some
of the concepts from previously completed plans. This facility could provide year round recreational
opportunities for the city's residents. The park has potential to be revenue producing which could
help offset the operational cost. A portion of the site was contaminated by improper chemical waste
disposal practices during the 1960-70's. During the 1980's, the site was cleaned up at a cost of 8
million dollars. The site has been premeditated and released by the Michigan Department of
Environmental Quality (MDEQ).
Past master plans have included plans for a major "Water Fun Park". The revised master plan should
reduce this concept to a more passive, day use, water based park to include a shelter(s), trails, fishing
(catch and release), boating, picnicking and family related activities. A connection to the existing
River Trail from Potter Park/Zoo area is a prime consideration. More active recreation might include
cross country skiing, in -line skating, ice skating, volleyball, basketball and other more traditional
park activities.
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City-wide or Regional Parks Renovations
j The larger parks that have a regional draw that will be slated for renovations under the "Potential
Grant Supported Projects" within the next five years include Frances, Grand River, Adado
Riverfront, Ranney and Crego Parks, and Potter Park and Zoo.
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, 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 for large
group picnics. The future goals for the park include a new master plan for the park. This plan will
take under consideration the mission of the park, an inventory of the existing plant and tree materials,
evaluate existing plant and tree materials for possible replacement due to age, and continued overall
quality maintenance.
Grand River Park:
Grand River Park is located on the north shore of the Grand River along the western city boundary.
R.E. Olds donated the property to the city in 1944. This park, along with Frances Park on the
opposite side of the river, is a great asset to the parks system. These two parks provide a vast amount
of water frontage along the Grand River and green space at the terminus of the city limits. These
natural features should be maintained for the integrity of public purposes.
The park is a prime location for boating and docking facilities. In 1998, the Michigan Department
of Natural Resources, the Board of Water and Light, and the city combined financial resources to
renovate the park. These improvements included new restrooms, launch facilities and a paved
parking lot for cars and boat trailers, with handicap accessibility throughout. Additional renovations
needed at the park include expansion of the existing parking lot to service the high demand by MSU
Women's Crew and J&K Steamboat. Both would be asked to participate in funding the construction
of this parking area.
This park houses a number of outside groups such as the MSU Ski Team, the MSU Men's Crew
Club, the Lansing Oar and Paddle Club, J & K Steamboat, the Lansing Boat Club, MSU Women's
Varsity Crew Team Boat House and the boating public of Lansing. Currently, all groups work
cooperatively with each other at the park.
The Lansing Boat Club, a Michigan non-profit corporation and licensed marina, has maintained a
lease on this property since it was given to the city by R.E. Olds in 1944. The club's lease has now
expired and they are currently on a month by month lease arrangement with the city. Negotiations
between the city and the club have been promising. The city's position is to encourage the club to
consider having the city operate the facility as a public marina with the club as the managing partner.
Potter Park and Zoo:
Potter Park and Zoo, the most heavily visited facility in the park system, has a yearly average
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attendance of over 300,000. The 98.5 acres of park land contains a portion of the River Trail, three
} picnic pavilions, open picnic areas, a concession, playground equipment 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 Potter Park Zoo Master Site Development
Plan was commissioned by the City of Lansing
in 1995 and was prepared by McFadzean Everly
Associates. Currently, the Zoo Entry Plaza, the
restroom/concession/gift shop, the Discovery
Center and the Welcome Center have been
completed. We currently have on board the firm
of Bassett Associates of Lima, Ohio who is
working construction plans for the Arctic Fox
and Michigan River Otter exhibits. Bassett
Associates will be formulating the construction
plan for Phase II renovation of the central core
of the zoo. Funding has been secured for the
Lansing Park Millage $500,000.00 and a
matching grant of $500,000.00 from the Glassen
Foundation here in Lansing. The picture shows
the presentation of the check.
Ranney Park:
itching Grant Presentation for the Hal and Jean
assen Foundation to Lansing City Council and Mayor
my Benavides, September 2004. Carol Webster,
;ecutive Director of the Potter Park Zoo Society (cente
check) accepts the check on behalf of the Zoo
iciety. City Council President Joan Bauer and Mayor
:navides on the left. Far Right is Bruce Ausgustine,
fitter Park Zoo Society Board Member, Murdock
merson, Parks Director, and Neal McLean, President
the Glassen Foundation.
Ranney Park Master Plan was commissioned by
the City of Lansing and the City of East Lansing in the fall of 1999. Landscape Architects and
Planners, Inc. was hired to produce the plan.
Ranney Park is a 19.1 acre park located on the east side of Lansing bordering East Lansing. The park
was willed to the City of Lansing by Dr. George E. Ranney. His will, dated November 24, 1914
specified the land be used as a park and/or playground. Michigan Avenue and Grand River Avenue
border the park on the south and north sides respectively.
Frandor Shopping Center is along the entire west side of the park while the east edge is mixed with
residential and commercial uses. At the time of the writing of the 2000 plan, the park contained a
softball diamond with aged lighting and bleachers. It also contained a dual sided concrete handball
court which is used by tennis and handball players. At the south end of the park exist a restroom and
a non-functional concession stand. There is a large hill at the north end of the park, which is used
for sledding in the winter. After three well attended public meetings, the plan was submitted to the
Lansing Park Board and the East Lansing City Council for review in January of 2000. All parties
signed off on the plan in February of 2000.
We have completed a 20,000 square foot concrete skate park in June 2002. We also completed
installation of two new tennis courts, new bleacher seating for 1,000 spectators and new ball field
lighting. We are working to put together a design on renovating the scorer's tower. This tower does
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have historical significance and we will work towards maintaining this historic piece. Funding for
these improvements came from the Lansing Park Millage, the Ranney Park Trust Fund and several
in -kind and cash donations from the skate park community.
Future projects for Ranney Park, according to the master plan, include a playground, a perimeter
trail, gazebo, and now possibly a second ballfield.
Ballfields:
Renovations to ballfield locations where leagues play has been occurring over the past five years at
Kircher and Davis Parks. Continued renovation will be needed at these facilities as well as at Gier
over the next five years. Kircher will need new field lights. Gier will need new field lights as well.
Both lighting systems are over 20 years old and are inefficient.
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• Major restoration of vital infrastructure
***All projects will be subject to the availability of funding through the Lansing Park Millage,
general fund, and the approval of the Lansing Park Board, Mayor and City Council.
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The Parks and Recreation Department must continue to provide safe and well maintained parks.
This includes roads, boardwalks, sidewalks, parking lots and other park amenities that sometimes
go unnoticed. In the "Parks Millage Projects" capital improvement schedule you will find several
projects that fit in this category. City-wide repair and maintenance, bleacher replacements,
playground renovations, parking lots, renovation of a restroom facility, paving projects and
boardwalk restoration are all included in the FY 06 budget for capital improvements. Assisting us
in making these recommendations are the finding of the various studies related to these projects.
Building Renovation Studies:
We commissioned Capital Consultants in 2000 to initiate a study on some of our park restroom and
concession facilities. Capital Consultants sought the assistance of Keystone Design
Group/Architects to put the study together. They issued four design studies. Their first study came
out in September 2000, and it covered the starter houses at Waverly and Red Cedar Golf Courses.
The second study was released in October 2000 and covered five parks, Marshall, Ranney, St.
Joseph, Sycamore and two options for Westside. The third study was released in March of 2001 and
it covered the facilities at Bancroft, Clifford, Comstock and Foster Parks. Their last study was issued
in May 2001 and it reviewed the score tower at Westside Park.
Since the issuance of the reports, the Department has completed renovation of the restroom/
concession buildings at Davis, Sycamore, Westside, Bancroft, and Kircher Parks. This fiscal year
we are looking to replace Marshall Park's restroom. Over the next five years we will be focusing
on completing the remaining sites.
River Trail:
The River Trail Amenities Report was commissioned by the City of Lansing in July 2001. The report
was completed by Landscape Architects and Planners, Inc.(LAP). The purpose of the report was to
inventory and analyze the existing amenities along the Lansing River Trail and to provide
recommendations for improvements along with cost estimates. Lansing Parks and Recreation
specified that the following amenities be covered in the plan: tables, benches, waste receptacles,
bicycle racks, picnic grills, signage, parking lots, lighting, shelters, restrooms, and drinking
fountains.
As a result of the various recommendations coming out of this report, the Parks and Recreation
Department has appropriated approximately $250,000 over the last three years and will continue to
request funding to upgrade these items.
The River Trail Boardwalk Study was commissioned by the City of Lansing in January 2001.
Capital Consultants, Inc. prepared the report for the Parks and Recreation Department as a written
assessment for the River Trail boardwalk located along the Grand River. The report represents the
portions of boardwalk north of Kalamazoo Street and south of Grand River Avenue. These were
determined to be the oldest sections of the boardwalk. The remaining portions are to be investigated
at a later date.
As determined by the study, the City of Lansing has made efforts to maintain the boardwalks and
overlooks as they begin to deteriorate. As a result, several components have been replaced. Included
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in the report is a form to assist the City with future investigations and maintenance and a Capital
Improvements Schedule.
Bituminous Pavement Inventory:
Bituminous Pavement Inventory was commissioned by the City of Lansing in July 2002. Capital
Consultants, Inc. prepared the inventory which was limited to paved areas in our three cemeteries
(North, Mount Hope and Evergreen), Potter Park Zoo and the Lansing River Trail.
Providing and maintaining a good network of roads and paved paths throughout the park system is
a primary concern to the City. The cemetery street system is comprised of approximately 6.5 miles
of paved road, based on the most recent plans. The entrance and exit drives at the Potter Park Zoo
comprise approximately 1.2 miles of paved road. In addition, there are approximately 8.36 miles
of paved Lansing River Trail. From this plan we have renovated approximately .9 miles in Potter
Park Zoo, .8 miles in the cemeteries and approximately 1.2 miles of the Lansing River Trail.
Davis Park:
Davis Park Master Plan was commissioned by the City of Lansing in 1999. This master plan was
completed by Landscape Architects and Planners. The department looks to Ben Davis Park as the
location for major out-of-town tournaments. The Greater Lansing Visitors and Convention Bureau
has indicated to us the need for Lansing to have two "three-plex" softball diamond complexes to
attract the major out-of-town softball tournaments. Gier Park is our only other existing "three-plex"
complex. At the two existing diamonds at Davis Park, the department just completed improvements
to the lighting system, installed underground irrigation and erected a new restroom/concession
} building. We will be constructing a third league diamond next to the existing two league diamonds
' within the next year. Other elements of the master plan propose lighted basketball courts, expanded
parking on the east end, redesigned and expanded parking on the west side, a skate park, and a water
spray ground area.
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• A systemic approach to the reduction of barriers to inclusion to
programs and facilities
***All projects will be subject to the availability of funding through the Lansing Park Millage,
general fund, and the approval of the Lansing Park Board, Mayor and City Council.
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The Americans with Disability Act (ADA) was signed by George Bush on January 26, 1990, and
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became effective in total on July 26, 1991. The ADA legislation mandates accessibility in
recreation, leisure and the "environment within private or public sector. This civil rights law prohibits
discrimination on the basis of disability.
Following the passage of the ADA, the City of Lansing developed an ADA Transition Plan which
reviewed the Lansing Park system and its facilities in terms of accessibility. This plan targeted
barriers that hindered the availability of services, facilities, programs and activities to people with
disabilities. In 2000 the ADA Transition Plan was combined with the Five Year- Master Plan
because the two documents overlapped each other to a great extent.
Since the passage of the ADA, the department has been making a strong, concerted effort to provide
inclusive services 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 within this section, in the Demographics and the Access
Committee report.
Lansing City Council passed the following Resolution No. 53 on January 27, 1992.
Resolution by the City Council of the City of Lansing:
WHEREAS, the Federal Government has enacted legislation (P.L. 101-136) to protect the
rights of people with disabilities called Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); and
_ WHEREAS, ADA requires the removal of all barriers that would hinder the availability of
services, facilities, programs and activities to people with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, ADA also requires municipalities to 1) provide public notice of intent to comply,
2) identify an employee responsible for the coordination of compliance and to handle complaints of
alleged violations, and 3) establish a system for the resolution of complaints alleging noncompliance
all by January 26, 1993; and
WHEREAS, ADA requires municipalities to perform a self evaluation of services, programs,
activities and facilities to determine where barriers exist and how they can be overcome by
January 26, 1993; and
WHEREAS, ADA requires municipalities to prepare a transition plan containing specifications
for the removal of all structural barriers by July 26, 1993.
NOW, THEREFORE; BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lansing City Council supports the
objectives of the ADA legislation and pledges to work with the Mayor in complying with all ADA
requirements and deadlines.
Carried unanimously.
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Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist.
The Parks and Recreation Department employs a full-time Certified Therapeutic Recreation
Specialist (CTRS) to develop and implement programs for people with disabilities in the Greater
Lansing area. The CTRS also acts as a liaison to the department to facilitate issues, concerns, and
inclusion for the public.
EVALUATION OF ACCESSIBILITY OF EXISTING FACILITIES, PROGRAMS AND
POLICIES
The original assessment of the facilities, programs, and policies started shortly after the legislation
was passed and made law. A small group of people specifically trained and educated on accessibility
reviewed park land, playgrounds, outdoor areas, river trail, golf courses, community centers and
other facilities in the Parks and Recreation Department. The group was supervised by a Certified
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS). The assessment tool used was developed by the
Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for the State of Michigan. This evaluation was performed
from February through September of 1992. The City of Lansing has contracted with a specialized
group to who are currently performing our second evaluation.
The task of the employees within the department was to review current practices, identify areas that
needed to be updated, hold meetings for public input and gather data from a variety of resources.
This information was used to assist the department in its development of the Five Year Master Plan
(FYMP) and the development of an ADA Transition Plan. All of the material gathered was reviewed
by the CTRS and recommendations were made to the administration for the FYMP.
This process of review and assessment created an opportunity for the department to develop a
strategic plan to remove barriers and create an opportunity for inclusion. The development of the
FYMP identified and prioritized facilities, features, programs and policies that would be reviewed
and updated keeping with the new legislation.
The CTRS will continue to maintain or develop additional relationships with groups, associations
and other service providers who work with people who have disabilities. This relationship can be
used as a barometer for the department in sorting out issues for compliance and reasonable
accommodations.
The CTRS will continue to offer programs for the department and act as the contact for requests on
reasonable accommodations and inclusion. The programs currently offered by the CTRS have
accommodations. In addition to these ongoing programs, the CTRS will continue to receive
information from the public on updating, changing and developing new programs.
EVALUATION OF ACCESSIBILITY OF EXISTING PROGRAMS
The development of programs and activities for the department will be in providing inclusive
opportunities, as well as programs, for people with disabilities. Registration processes and forms,
or modifications will be overseen by the CTRS. When and where appropriate, the CTRS will
provide educational materials and in -services to Parks, Forestry and Recreation staff, both full-time
and part-time, contractual and seasonal.
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The department should establish an education and training session that is viewed by all new
employees and reviewed yearly by all members of the department for updates. New information or
rulings in court procedures may have direct impact on services for the department. If everyone is
knowledgeable about these events a consensus to change and grow could be vital in the department's
expansion and growth and it will assist us and ensure that all people will have access to programs,
activities, facilities and parks.
The process for requests on accommodations and inclusion should be reviewed by the CTRS and
staff who supervise the programs. Recommendations can be made for accommodations and
inclusion after contact with the person who made the request.
The department will make a strong, concerted effort to work with our local hospitals, rehabilitators,
special educators, special interest groups and agencies that provide services to people with
disabilities. These liaisons will continue to provide us with input from people with disabilities. The
disabled are actively pursuing the quality of life and, as providers, we are able to provide access to
those opportunities.
Existing programs include: Leisure Education, day camps, health, wellness, sports, crafts, cultural,
seasonal and special events. Individuals are -encouraged to participate in all city programs. The
request and need for additional programs and service are rising. The city needs to develop a strategy
to address that growth. I
COMPLETION OF A TRANSITION PLAN TO ADDRESS IDENTIFIED ACCESSIBILITY
_ ISSUES
The assessments in 1992 - 93 identified barriers for inclusion or access. While the FYMP is
primarily developed for use in grant applications it was also the vehicle used for the development
of the Transition Plan (TP). The TP outlines in detail how the department will structure itself in
response to the ADA. This includes but is not limited to: programs, policies, registration, inclusion,
speed of removal of barriers, monitoring of complaints and recommendations for accommodations.
The current TP will identify accomplishments of the previous TP and provide an update to the
upcoming years, This identification will help to establish a pattern of intent to be compliant and
move the department toward a barrier free inclusive environment
The department will be working toward contracting with a specialized group to perform another self -
evaluation over the next five years.
IMPLEMENTATION OF METHODS TO ADDRESS BARRIER -FREE ISSUES IN THE
DESIGN AND PLANNING OF NEW FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS
The Department sought a comprehensive approach to implementation of the TP through the FYMP.
This included, but was not limited to, highest priorities as established through public input, facility
use, and ability for funding through grant applications and capital improvement money The current
FYMP will identify critical areas for needed improvements. The criteria used to establish critical
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improvements will include but not be limited to: available funding, public use and input,
'} deterioration, health and safety issues.
The city needs to develop alternative ways for access into the recreation experience. This may
include additional signage, topographic models, audio, visual, electronic and cd-rom material.
The City of Lansing Parks and Recreation Department has addressed issues on accessibility since
1992 after the original evaluation was completed. Lansing Parks and Recreation through its capital
improvement funds and grants has addressed priority issues in our parks, playgrounds, community
centers and other identified facilities.
In the next Five Year Plan the department will conduct another self -evaluation identifying non -
accessible areas. The information gathered will be used to establish priorities and time lines for
access.
ACCESSIBILITY ISSUES AT EXISTING FACILITIES ADDRESSED
Internal Complaint Procedure:
As a complaint or grievance is filed with the department, the CTRS will review the complaint and
proceed with recommendations to the administration. The complaint will be addressed immediately
so as to resolve the complaint or grievance. The complainant can pursue action through the Parks
and Recreation or Human Relations and Community Services Departments, or the Departments of
Justice or Interior at the Federal level. When contact has been made at the Federal level it is usually
referred back to the point of local government for recommendations and action. The instructions and
form can be found on 5.25 - 5.26 in this document.
PROJECTS AT FACILITIES ADDRESSING ACCESSIBILITY ISSUES:
The City of Lansing has been updating its facilities each year to provide barrier -free access
throughout our park system. The following projects have been accomplished:
BECK PARK - accessible playground provided with walks
CLIFFORD PARK - accessible tennis court, and playground provided with walks
connected to the newly accessible paved parking lot.
COMSTOCK PARK - accessible playground provided with walks
DAVIS PARK - accessible playground provided with walks, accessible picnic tables
provided, tennis court fencing installed with openings at least 36", installed handicap
parking spaces with signage on the west end of the park. Ballfields have accessible
restrooms and bleachers
FENNER - accessible trail loops provided, parking lot paved with ADA accessibility to
building, picnic area, and trails.
FOREST VIEW PARK - accessible playground provided with walks to parking area
FRANCES PARK - accessible playground provided with walks to the parking area,
accessible walks provided from pavilion to parking, pavilion and overlook renovations
have taken place to provide access, handicap parking spaces are designated, the
maintenance garage was constructed.
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GIER PARK- concession building and plaza area renovated to provide accessibility in the
} building and to the ball diamonds and parking area.
GROESBECK GOLF COURSE - new shelters have been installed, the rinse/fill pad has
been updated, and the clubhouse renovations are complete, and 9 holes have been
renovated with a cart path.
HILLBORN PARK - accessible playground provided with walks
HUNTER PARK - accessible playground provided with walks from parking area
INGHAM PARK - accessible playground provided with walks
MOORES PARK - accessible playground provided with walks to parking area, pavilion
and restrooms.
POTTER PARK - accessible playground provided with walks, accessible picnic tables and
grills provided, pavilion #2 and #3 are accessible, the new restroom/ concession building
in the zoo is accessible, the farmyard was constructed and is accessible, and the new
entrance plaza is under construction and will be fully accessible.
RIVERFRONT PARK - accessible playground provided with walks
RIVERPOINT PARK - accessible playground provided with walks connecting the
accessible pavilion, dock and parking areas, picnic tables in the shelter are accessible.
RIVERTRAIL - all new sections of the RiverTrail are accessible
ST. JOSEPHPARK - accessible playground provided with walks, tennis court repairs, a
paved parking lot connecting the restroom building.
TURNER -DODGE HOUSE - renovations have taken place at Turner -Dodge only to the
exterior of the structure. The first floor is fully accessible by the ramp in the rear.
WASHINGTON PARK - accessible playground provided with walks connecting the
{ parking area, a new indoor skating rink was constructed which is accessible, the restrooms
were renovated also.
In addition to the projects listed in past plans, the following other updates have been accomplished:
Workplace - the Parks & Recreation offices were moved from city hall in 1998 and are
fully accessible to the disabled. The city installed a TDD system.
Community Centers -
Three of the city's community centers, Foster, Gier, and Letts, have been renovated with
accessible features.
Zoo - All of the exhibits at Potter Park Zoo are accessible.
Fenner Nature Center -
Fenner Nature Center has been renovated and the upstairs is accessible. The parking lot,
and trails have been made accessible.
Park Pavilions/Restroom facilities -
Pavilions at Frances Park, Potter Park, Cooley Gardens, Moores Park, Riverpoint Park,
have been made accessible.
Restroom Facilities -
Restroom facilities have been renovated for accessability at Bancroft Park, Davis Park,
Fenner Nature Center, Foster Community Center, Frances Park, Grand River Park,
Kircher Park, Moores Park, Potter Park and Potter Park Zoo, Sycamore Park, Washington
Park and Westside Park.
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Playgrounds -
Since 1994, the city has been upgrading their playgrounds. By 2006 all playground sites
will have accessible play sites.
Swimming pools (Aquatic facilities) -
Moores Park Pool had accessible steps installed and pool bathhouse made accessible.
Boat launch facilities -
Grand River Park has been renovated with new accessible facilities including restrooms,
launch, parking and docking. Cherry Hill Park was renovated with accessible walks.
Other amenities (benches, tables, spectator seating, etc.) -
The city has made a concentrated effort to provide accessible amenities at all of our parks
with our tables, benches, drinking fountains and trash receptacle.
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CITY OF LANSING
PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
ADA INTERNAL COMPLAINT PROCEDURE FORM
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Contact the department designee. ,. They will explain the options and procedures to the
complainant. They will notify the appropriate personnel within the City of Lansing of a
complaint.
2. Within fifteen (15) working days of receiving a complaint, a meeting with the appropriate staff
within the city will take place in a round table discussion, including the complainant.
3. Within fifteen (15) working days, recommendations or resolution will be handed down by the
department head.
4. The complainant will be notified, in text, at a meeting as to the recommendations. If they are
not satisfied, they will be notified of other options for them to pursue.
5. The complaint form needs to be returned to the department designee.
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COMPLAINT PROCEDURE FORM
NAME
DAY PHONE
ADDRESS
CITY
EVENING PHONE
STATE ZIP CODE
Please state clearly the conditions of the facility, program and/or activity in which you perceive non-
compliant with the ADA. Other formats may be used (i.e. audio, visual, telephone, etc).
List any witnesses:
Name
Phone #
Name
Phone #
Please return form to:
Joan Lenhard, CTRS
City of Lansing, Parks & Recreation Department
200 N. Foster
Lansing, MI 48912
Five Year Plan Update 2004 for 2005
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• Maintaining a pro -active approach in facility and program
development and support on local and regional levels
***All projects will be subject to the availability of funding through the Lansing Park Millage,
general fund, and the approval of the Lansing Park Board, Mayor and City Council.
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ADOPT -A -PARK PROGRAM
The Adopt -A -Park Program was officially established in 1999 to promote beautification of the park
system. Residents are encouraged to volunteer to maintain certain aspects of park maintenance such
as playground surfacing upkeep, trash pick up, plantings, and pet waste cleanup utilizing Mutt Mitts.
The city should continue support of this valuable program as the costs for maintaining and improving
our park system continue to increase. The city should expand on this program by providing training
for people involved in the program. Funding sources for this program should be established and
maintained to provide supplies, tools, water, and other needed items for the continued success of this
program.
AQUATICS
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. Both pools
have undergone many repairs. Additional information regarding needs for aquatics can be found in
the committee report on page A.31.
Moores:
Moores Pool has undergone some improvements over the years, however, much more is needed to
provide a quality facility. Moores should be improved with plantings and pathways, benches and
bike racks to create a more attractive entrance.
Hunter:
Hunter should be improved with plantings and pathways, benches and bike racks to create a more
_ attractive entrance. The Allen Neighborhood Association and Capital Consultants, Inc. have teamed
together to design a new master plan for Hunter Park and Pool. The plan calls for a repairs to the
pool's gutters and a zero -depth entry. The plan also calls for a "spray ground" to be installed where
the existing baby pool currently sits. There will be other repairs to the structural and mechanical
systems throughout the pool.
Programming:
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. Future programs should be directed toward maintaining or expanding
the number of users while still providing a safe, accessible and functional water experience.
Swimming programs should be expanded to include special interest classes and special events such
as canoeing, boating, scuba and swimming exhibitions. The department should continue to foster
swimming programs to "grow" lifeguarding staff.
ATHLETIC FACILITIES (PARK/SCHOOL)
The department has many athletic facilities for our sports programming and tournament play
throughout the city. Along with those facilities, many of our neighborhood parks that we maintain
have recreation facilities for drop in play. We have worked with community groups to establish
improvements in some of our neighborhood sites to make them more versatile for the greater
community. We will continue to promote, improve and expand our park facilities to include
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traditional and new active recreation programming. We continue to improve our Capital
Improvement Projects to accommodate the program space needed for all our outdoor sports. Next
on our priority list for improvements should be: St. Joseph Park, Frances Park, Marshall Park,
Sycamore Park and Washington Park. These parks have old "block house" style restroom and
storage facilities and need to be addressed for future use.
Davis Park:
The Davis Park renovation began with the replacement of the field lights and installation of the
irrigation system' on the adult softball diamonds. In spring 2004, the concession/restroom/
maintenance/umpire locker room was completed on schedule at the opening of the adult softball
season. The construction of the third diamond with all the amenities, irrigation and lights is
scheduled to start sometime in spring of 2005. At some point scoreboards would be a tremendous
addition to complete the softball facility. That will complete the renovations for the east side of
Davis Park. The west side of Davis Park currently has two youth diamonds, but due to parking
restrictions both diamonds can not be scheduled at the same time. Additional parking can be
accomplished by razing the current tennis courts and extending the parking lot to the west toward
Wise Road. If possible, purchasing the property to the west of the tennis court would be most
beneficial and would allow us to create a second drive into the facility. Adding fencing to the two
diamonds would greatly enhance the two ball fields. Extending the fencing from the backstops 200
feet with four foot fencing along the dugout areas and ten foot fencing extended to the 200 foot mark
will make the fields more appealing to our youth baseball program as well as for outside groups who
would use Davis Park for tournament weekends.
Kircher Park:
Kircher Park has seen a dramatic face lift in the last two years. A complete restroom/umpire locker
room/concession/maintenance facility has greatly improved the aesthetic look of our facility. Along
with an appealing look, the facility also has the best of both worlds, looks and functionality. The
maintenance staff now has a completely covered storage area with easy access to stone dust right
next to the building. Since the renovation of Kircher, we now have a complete facility to offer users
in need of a lighted facility to play their games. Next on tap for Kircher are new bleacher and field
lighting systems.
Ranney Park:
The master plan for Ranney has been completed almost to a "T"! New bleachers, field lights, tennis
courts and renovation of the field have improved the facility tremendously. The addition of the
skateboard park next to the field makes the facility highly visible both to the young and old at heart.
Additionally, our Senior Softball 70 and over made its debut the summer of 2004, that makes two
Senior Softball divisions, 60 and over and 70 and over that play at Ranney Park. Ranney Park truly
is a multi -purpose facility. Yet to be completed is the renovation to the scorers tower, dugout
area, parking lot and the rest of the original Master Plan for the north section of the park.
ATHLETIC PROGRAMS
The Lifetime Sports office currently plans and programs for twelve different sports for both youth
and adults. Our adult sports programming offers enough diversity for every level of competition
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and skill levels. With over 150 leagues, 1,100 youth and 1,500 adults participating in our sports,
} Lansing continues to lead the Greater Lansing area with sports programming. Leagues offered for
men, women, co-ed and/or youth are: baseball, basketball, flag football, floor hockey, softball,
soccer, tennis and volleyball.
Future trends for sports programming in the past have included skate parks, wall climbing structures,
instructional sports camps and soccer complexes. The Hope Soccer Complex opened in September
of 2000; this cooperative with Ingham County Parks and Recreation has been our best investment
to date. Over 4,800 games have been played at Hope with thousands of youth, parents and spectators
visiting the facility each year. Our instructional sports camps continue to grow each year, the youth
basketball continues to grow due the popularity of camp staff. The Lansing Community College
basketball staff has provided youth with basics, as well as advanced skills for the past two years and
the parents of our basketball campers have given very positive reviews supporting the staff. The
Soccer Zone staff instructs our campers in our soccer camp, which continues to be popular especially
with our younger age divisions. Our NFL flag football program is extremely popular with football
dads in our community. This program offers an NFL style shirt, wristbands, and flags for each player
and an NFL logo football per team. Each coach is contacted in early July and has choice of the 27
NFL team logos to choose from, needless to say, we will stay with this program. We continue to
fund and assist the Mid -Michigan Youth Football League with practice sites and scheduling of
leagues. This league is an independent organization and prefers to operate separate of our normal
sports programming; we support that philosophy.
The department needs to look at acquiring or building a large multi -purpose indoor athletic facility
to accommodate many of our indoor sports. Traditionally, we have had available rental time at
Lansing School District (LSD) facilities. With the demand getting greater for LSD, sponsored
activities, user groups like Lansing Parks and Recreation are getting less rental time as years pass.
At some point, we will have to address what direction the department needs to pursue to address this
critical problem.
The department continues to work with our Building Maintenance division to establish a "routine
maintenance" schedule for all of our parks facilities . Having online capabilities has made this
process much quicker and maintenance staff have been helpful identifying seasonal schedules. We
will continue to work with maintenance staff to identify future pitfalls at all of our facilities.
BASKETBALL FACILITIES
Outdoor basketball facilities are needed throughout the city. Many parks provide basketball and the
department plans to continue this practice. In addition, an outdoor basketball complex is proposed
at 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. Sheltered outdoor basketball courts are a new trend in this sport and
should be studied in areas where basketball courts are in parks. Other sites throughout the city
should be evaluated for their potential to upgrade their basketball facilities. If the Davis lighted
facility is successful, there may be interest in additional night basketball facilities at regional or
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i community parks, which would help eliminate problems associated with night basketball in
neighborhood parks. Basketball court locations within any park should be strategically located so
as not to create problems with adjacent residents.
CEMETERIES (LANSING MUNICIPAL)
The department maintains three cemeteries: Evergreen, Mt. Hope and North. The majority of burials
take place in Evergreen, about twenty percent in Mt Hope and one or two burials a year in North.
Grave site sales are in Evergreen only and re -sales in Evergreen and Mt. Hope. Section P at
Evergreen was recently finished in development and sales are being done in that area. Evergreen has
room for expansion in the future for both full burials, cremation only sites and more columbaria.
A recent addition to North will be developed for cremation only sites.
Roads, fencing and waterlines are continually evaluated for maintenance. Paving was recently done
in all three cemeteries and Mt. Hope are included in the departmental paving plan for future needs.
Waterlines are maintained through the Management Services Department - Building Maintenance
Division. Fencing is especially needed at Mt. Hope. A comprehensive computer program
specifically designed for cemeteries is needed to more effectively manage the cemetery data and
provide maintenance plans.
COOLEY GARDENS/SCOTT CENTER
Cooley Gardens:
Cooley Gardens has been renovated and'returned to much of its original beauty. Extensive work has
"l been completed concerning bed cleaning, plant pruning and replanting. The river bank behind the
J Scott House, which was once carefully planted,and cared for as gardens by the original residents, is
also being considered for rejuvenation. The riverbank, erosion problems and some landscaping
along the river bank are proposed projects that will enhance the Scott House and Cooley Gardens.
Scott Center:
The Restoration of the Scott Center Report was first commissioned in December 1996. The report
was completed by Architects Four, Inc. from Ann Arbor, Michigan. T he recommendations of the
report are now being seriously considered for action within the next five years. The report presents
a detailed description of work required to upgrade the building and it's systems to current standards,
and proposes modifications to suit the current and future use of the facility. Also included are
recommendations for how the building may be used by the City of Lansing to maximize it's benefit
to the community. The goal of the document is to provide the City of Lansing with detailed
information to assist it in deciding whether it is feasible and practical to restore the house. For other
improvements needed to the site, refer to the Focus Group Report on page A.9.
COMMUNITY CENTERS
The department currently staffs Foster, Gier, Letts and Miller Rd. Community Centers. Three of the
centers are geographically distributed throughout the north, east and west areas of the city, north of
I-496, while the fourth is on the southwest end of the city. The locations of these centers are shown
on the map in Section 4, page 4.11 . Programming at the centers is structured toward all ages, from
pre-schoolers to seniors, and is offered both on a drop -in and scheduled basis. The centers also
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provide an extensive summer camp program for youth. Fees for the programs range from no cost
to nominal fees. Community groups and neighborhood organizations also use the centers for
meeting purposes. Miller Road Community Center, the only center on the south side, near I-96 and
south of I-496, serves people over fifty years of age in the senior program. Miller Road is also a site
for some of our enrichment classes. The department will continue to monitor the needs of the senior
population in Lansing and attempt to provide for those service groups.
The need to expand the gyms at Gier and Letts Centers comes as a result of the growing number of
programs that utilize these facilities. The existing gyms were built with no seating for spectators.
Whenever there is a major game in the gym, the spectators must sit along the walls of the gym right
at the boundary lines. This becomes a major problem, especially for Gier Center, during floor
hockey season where over 100 teams compete and pack the gym well over capacity. Additional
improvements to the centers were identified by the Focus Group and can be found in their report on
pages A.6-7.
Foster Community Center:
Foster Community Center, is a renovated elementary school on the east side. The center houses the
Leisure and Special Recreation Services, Lifetime Sports and Leisure Services administrative offices.
The Capital Area District Library administers and staffs a branchpublic library from this center. The
library offers book and video lending as well as children's story -time hours. The center also includes
several classrooms, a gym, game room and an outside children's play area. Most areas of the
building were updated in 1997-98 with Park Millage funds. These renovations are expected to keep
this 1917 structure operational for another twenty years. The second phase of renovations installed
air conditioning throughout the building. Future renovations should include renovation of the
kitchen facilities, additional gym storage and a third dance room. Renovations should also provide
accessible restrooms and better accessibility to the entrances with electric eye doors, especially the
south entrance. Foster Center has an Adult Advisory Board and a Youth Advisory Board.
Gier Community Center and Park:
Located in the northern portion of the city within 36.5 acres of park land is Gier Community Center.
The center is immediately adjacent to C. W. Otto Middle School and Gier Park Elementary of the
Lansing School District. Gier Park serves as an extended school yard, neighborhood park and a site
for softball league play with three lighted fields and a junior baseball field. In addition to regular
programming, Gier Community Center sponsors several special events and activities throughout the
year.
Improvements over the last five years include a new indoor climbing wall, playground equipment,
BMX track with tower and additional paved parking. The Capitol Area BMX Association, a local
chapter of the National Bicycle League, is currently leasing the track. Also, they assist with
managing the track's daily operations during racing season. A citizen advisory board for the Gier
Center has indicated a desire to help with matching funds to build a water park on the site grounds.
Letts Community Center:
The center is located within a downtown residential area on the west side. The regular programming
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at Letts includes a very active senior program. Many of the groups that met in the Senior Center at
the former Civic Center have successfully relocated their meetings to Letts Center. The center also
provides hot lunches to its senior program daily. Letts is also a pick up site for the Meals on Wheels
inbound senior meal program.
The center also houses an active teen recreational program twice weekly. This allows for the
Lansing area teens to have quality gym and recreational time at the center.
Future improvements to this building include renovations to the gym (expansion), upgrade of the
electrical capacity of the kitchen and roof repairs. Kitchen improvements would allow staff to
explore the opportunity to offer additional cooking classes.
Miller Road Community Center:
Miller Road Community Center is located in the south end of the city just west of Cedar Street. This
center provides hot lunch and senior citizen programs during the day. This facility also provides
fellowship programs on Wednesday evenings, the first Thursday, and the second and fourth Saturday
of each month. This facility is also a site for a few of our enrichment classes. 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. The seniors are more comfortable at warmer temperatures, and the
aerobic exercisers request a cooler environment. The structure needs to have the windows lowered
to allow for visual patrol of the parking lot which will provide security to users. The facility is
-) limited in its use due to the lack of full time staff and the size limitations of providing only two
usable rooms. The original plans called for an expansion of the building, possibly to the south.
South side Community Center Development:
A need to develop a community center in the southern region of the city has been identified to help
alleviate the geographic, facility and social needs presently being experienced in the south end of the
city. A committee was formed by Council Member Sandy Allen in March 2005 to address this need.
This committee will make recommendations to the City Council for this project.
Following the committee recommendations, a feasibility study will be undertaken. This study will
address the resident recreational needs, possible building sites and needs, possible existing structures
which could be purchased and/or renovated and costs associated with the development, acquisition,
staffing and maintenance of the facility. Based on this study, a plan of action will be developed as
to how the results of the survey should be addressed.
A mechanism for funding will need to be addressed in the feasibility study as well. Once services
are provided, there needs to be a method for sustaining the building, programs and activities. This
funding source should be identified during the planning process before the south side center is
developed.
Caesar-Donora Focus Center:
This facility is not a city -operated facility but sits on park property by Caesar-Donora Park. There
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has been an expressed need to expand the center at this site. It is understood that funding for this
expansion has already been obtained through an outside grant source.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT - DONATIONS
The Parks and Recreation Department welcomes donations both financial and in -kind. Any citizen
or organization can make direct financial donations to the City of Lansing. All funds received will
be properly deposited and earmarked for the specific purpose. Citizens can also make their financial
donation to specific organizations dedicated to providing support to the Department of Parks and
Recreation such as the Potter Park Zoological Society, the Lansing Youth and Recreation Fund, the
Lansing Skate, Bike and Recreation Foundation or any one of the department's Friends groups as
listed on page 2.8.
Citizens or organizations wishing to contribute to a future capital improvement project must contact
the department to discuss the gift/donation prior to the start of the project. Capital improvement
projects are governed by contractual arrangements between the City of Lansing and the contractor.
Contained within the contract is a detailed explanation of the scope of the project as well as labor
and material cost. Once a contract is executed it becomes a difficult matter to reduce the scope of
the project and the materials involved. For example, if a group is interested in donating a piece of
playground equipment to a park improvement project, it is important that the department deletes that
item from the contractor's list of supplies prior to the city's contract bidding process.
COMMUNITY USE BUILDINGS
} A number of buildings are used by the community. These sites were discussed by the Focus Group
Committee. A list of these sites and priorities for improvements can be found in the committee
report on pages A.8-11
CULTURAL ARTS AND HISTORICAL
Turner -Dodge House & Historical Center:
The Turner -Dodge House & Historical Center is a Nationally Registered Historic Site built in 1858.
The 8,600 square foot Classical Revival home was first owned by Lansing pioneers, Marion and
James Turner and then passed on to their daughter Abby Turner and her husband Frank Dodge who
renovated and enlarged the house at the turn -of -the- 1 9th-century. The house is staffed by a curator,
education aide and activity leaders.
A past Master Plan for the site and house was completed in 1993. Since then the house has been
restored to the 1900 period on the exterior and most recently, the interior. The major portion of the
$360,000 restoration of the house interior was completed in 2002 with a grant from the Department
of Consumers and Industry and matching funds from the Friends of Turner -Dodge House and the
City of Lansing Parks Millage. The restoration included the replacement of the antiquated fire
suppression system. A heritage garden has been developed and is maintained by volunteers. A
replica of the original pergola has been placed in the garden and a 1902 Women's Christian
Temperance Union fountain has been moved to the site.
The planning process determined that this facility should not be a museum house, but a heritage
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center so that the citizens of the community might have greater access to the site. The contribution
of the house as a tourist attraction in the Old Town area was also recognized. Accordingly, the
programs of the Turner -Dodge House address education and interpretation, tourism, and make the
facility available for rentals for weddings and other special occasions and events. Programming is
targeted to all ages, from school children to older adults.
A "Wish Book," based on the Master Plan planning documents, has been developed by the Friends
of Turner -Dodge enumerating the remaining items and projects that are needed to complete the
restoration. -Exterior painting will need to be accomplished in the next few years. An
educational/visitors center adjacent to the Turner -Dodge House will be the next step in the Master
Plan along with the further development of the site grounds. The Parks Department continues to seek
funding for the future improvements from foundations and other private sources.
The Turner Dodge Renovation Study was commissioned by the City of Lansing, Department of Parks
and Recreation in February 2001. The purpose of the study is to identify code violations and to make
recommendations for modifications to the building's electrical, mechanical and structural systems,
as well as modifications required to make the building comply with the Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA). The City of Lansing and The Friends of Turner -Dodge & Heritage Center funded
numerous renovations with a grant from the Michigan Department of Consumer and Industry
Services, supplemented with matching City funds.
Work projects initiated by this plan that have been completed include:
Interior Restoration
- Correction of Electrical Code Violations
Correction of Mechanical Code Violations
Currently, work is being done to the Turner Dodge House to repair the front porch and balconies.
Future projects include more work in the architectural and structural areas.
DOWNTOWN PARKS
The Downtown Focus Group concentrated on park areas in the Central Business District that
included Adado Riverfront Park (including the River Trail), Burchard, Cherry Hill, Durant, Ferris,
Reutter, and Wentworth. The committee identified the top issues within each park and then ranked
these issues in priority order.
The department will work with other city departments to coordinate efforts with other city master
plans, such as the 20/20 Vision Plan, the Michigan Ave. Concept Plan and other initiatives to bring
more housing into the city and downtown areas. Future needs may require additional park and
recreation opportunities for these areas.
Adado Riverfront Park:
Adado Riverfront Park spans the east and west banks of the Grand River through the mid -region of
downtown Lansing. The park has two restroom buildings, walkways, a playground, a small
stage/amphitheater area, tennis courts, an old non -working water fountain, the Windlord Sculpture,
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..} wood docks and overlooks and the River Trail linking it to other city attractions. The park
accommodates the summer "Common Ground" music festival. Some smaller improvements were
done primarily on the west bank of the Grand River immediately across from Lansing Community
College to accommodate the festival. During the times when the park is not being used for special
events it should be configured to be used as a downtown open space or park uses. Although the park
will be closed during scheduled events, such as "Common Ground", it is important to maintain
pedestrian use throughout the park by carefully planned detours. Park uses should include but not
be limited to the River Trail, additional walking paths, recreational field game area, additional
landscaping, outdoor seating areas, and passive waterfront improvements. In addition to the Events
Venue, the group thought it was important to include additional lighting or upgrade existing lighting
along the River Trail on the east bank of the Grand River.
River Trail Extension:
Extend the River Trail on the west bank of the Grand River from Riverfront Park to Cherry Hill
Park. This would include Riverfront Park, Wentworth Park, and Cherry Hill Park. Public easements
or land acquisitions would form the remaining connections. From Cherry Hill Park extend the trail
across the Grand River at River Street via a proposed pedestrian bridge (previously an automobile
bridge; which was demolished). This would allow the trail user to use either the east or west side
of the river within the downtown area creating a series of pedestrian "loops" linking businesses,
parks and retail establishments.
Ferris Park:
Convert Existing Parking Lot to Open Space — Conversion of the southeast parking lot which is
currently operated by the State of Michigan back to open space. This area was proposed to be used
for tennis courts as per the current park plan. Since the Roosevelt Parking ramp has been
constructed, making equivalent parking available for state employees, the lot will revert to the city
for park use. The park needs picnic tables and additional seating areas. It was also noted that the
park needs additional landscaping, irrigation system, more maintenance and additional patrols by the
Lansing Police Department.
The Preliminary Land -Use Study -Ferris Park/Parking Lot was first commissioned by the City of
Lansing in September 1989. This study was prepared by Barton-Aschman Associates, Inc. Ferris
Park is situated on a four -acre block near the heart of downtown Lansing, Michigan. Located two
blocks north of the State Capitol and three blocks west of Lansing Community College, the park is
bounded on the north by Genesee Street, on the south by Shiawassee Street, on the east by Walnut
Street, and on the west by Pine Street. While low density residential uses surround the park on the
north, south, and west sides, a state-owned parking lot currently exists in the southeast corner of this
park.
The purpose of the study was to propose redevelopment of the state-owned parking lot if the current
users were relocated to the now new parking ramps in downtown Lansing.
The Downtown Neighborhood Association which has adopted Ferris Park has indicated an interest
in seeing the parking lot returnto park use. We met with the Downtown Neighborhood Association
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as well as representatives of the State House of Representatives - Business Office, the City
Department of Planning and Neighborhood Development, Transportation Division to work towards
this goal within the next five years. The Downtown Parks Focus Group indicated that park users
are interested in tennis courts and soccer fields.
Burchard Park:
Property Acquisition — The abandoned rail road property immediately east of Burchard Park would
allow another pedestrian or bicycle corridor from "Old Town" to the Central Business District. It
might also be promoted for a trolley to be used for commuting back and forth. Portions of this
railroad corridor traverse Riverfront Park that is currently used by pedestrians and is recognized as
a part of the River Trail. The Focus Group thought it was time to acquire the railroad property to
assure future public use.
Durant Park:
Significant improvements have been made to the park since the last comprehensive plan was
developed. The beautification efforts should be continued. Suggestions included installing
landscaping and irrigation. Maintenance was also mentioned as a high priority.
Reutter Park:
The park needs to have an updated master plan. Items that should be included in this master plan
include: additional landscape materials, an irrigation system, redesign of the landscaping around the
fountain, increased seating around the fountain, possible removal or replacement of the fencing
around the fountain and a new surface for the fountain pool. Improved maintenance would also
continue to be a high priority.
Wentworth Park:
Wentworth Park has undergone a transformation with the installation of the 9-11 Remembrance
Memorial in the fall of 2002. What used to be a small downtown lunch spot has now become the
greater Lansing's focal point to reflect on the tragic events of September 11, 2001. Additional
landscaping would add to the beauty of this park.
Burchard Park:
The existing parking lot that services "Old Town" could use electrical "hook-ups" and other facilities
that would lend support to the festivals that occur in this area. A closer evaluation will be needed
to thoroughly understand all of the needs.
FLEET COMMUNICATIONS
The Fleet Communications Focus Group discussed the department's field communication system.
Priorities of this committee can be found in the report on page A.16.
FORESTRY (STREET AND PARK)
The City of Lansing has been named a "Tree City U.S.A." by the National Arbor Day Foundation
for twenty years. The Forestry Section is responsible for all street trees located on City of Lansing
owned right-of-way as well as trees located in all the city parks, cemeteries and golf courses. This
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1 adds up to an estimated 120,000 trees under intensive care by the division. Forestry currently
maintains nurseries, tree installation, tree maintenance, tree hazard reduction, emergency response
and tree removal programs. The future will focus on Emerald ash borer management 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 Section include updating the tree inventory and integrating it with a GIS
system, plantings to improve street and park landscapes, promoting community education programs
to increase public awareness of trees, reducing tree pruning cycles to a level consistent with
arboricultural standards, managing waste wood so as to avoid storing additional materials at Crego
Park, and increased tree planting to reduce the effects of Emerald ash borer (EAB) on Lansing's tree
population. The Forestry Section will work closely with state and federal programs to stay abreast
of new pest and disease management issues. The department budgeted $50,000 in 2005 for tree
planting and will continue in this effort to attempt to replace and provide street trees in the light of
the EAB.
The nursery at Grand River Park was closed due to the construction of the MSU Boathouse. This
was one of five nurseries used to grow trees to an acceptable size for planting in parks and along
streets. The four remaining nurseries are located at the Waste Water Treatment Plant, the Wise Road
Water Treatment Plant, Evergreen Cemetery and Cemetery Office. The land on which the Waste
Water Nursery and Water Treatment Plant Nursery reside are owned by the Public Service
Department and the Board of Water and Light respectively. The Forestry Section will try to establish
a fifth permanent nursery on Parks and Recreation land to aid in growing replacement trees for those
- killed by Emerald ash borer and insulate the section from the effects of unforeseeable nursery
closures. Additonal discussions and priorities of the Focus Group can be found in the committee
report on pages A.17-19.
GOLF OPERATIONS (LANSING MUNICIPAL)
The department owns and operates four golf facilities. Groesbeck has 18 holes and Red Cedar and
Waverly have 9 holes each. The Sycamore Golf Course, a former 9-hole course, is now the location
of the First Tee Golf Academy and city owned driving range. The courses range in difficulty, care
and cost of play. It is the department's goal to offer quality, affordable golf at variable levels of
difficulty. Currently, Groesbeck offers a challenge to the proficient golfer, Waverly has the potential
to offer a challenge but lacks the amenities the serious golfer desires (i.e., watered fairways), the
others are for the intermediate and novice golfer. Programming for the courses include open rounds,
reserved rounds, golf leagues and special tournaments.
Facility improvements must be made to ensure future financial success as well as protect and
preserve these assets owned by the City. Irrigation deficiencies exist at all of the 9-hole courses.
Only by making strong improvements will the 9 hole courses return to being an influential part of
the golfing community in this area. Additional priorities of the committee can be found on pages
A.20-21.
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Sycamore Golf Course:
In the spring of 2001, visitors from the First Tee Foundation came to Lansing looking for a possible
location for anew golf learning academy. The new First Tee Golf Academy and Driving Range will
produce revenue while encouraging future participants. After several visits to our four golf courses,
it was decided that Sycamore Golf Course would be an ideal location for this program. Of all the
golf courses within our system, Sycamore Golf Course has the most "down" days of all the courses
due to the flooding of the Sycamore Creek.
The First Tee Foundation and The First Tee of Michigan, quickly formed a local advisory group
made up of golf enthusiasts from corporate Lansing. These citizens went about the task of raising
funds to construct a "Learning Academy" at Sycamore Golf Course. The newly renovated golf
course will also include three target greens, a new drive and parking lot, a driving range and two
practice holes. Construction of the major elements, less the "Learning Academy" and the practice
holes, are underway. The completion of the "Learning Academy" will follow this construction phase
in 2005-2006. It is our hope that this facility will "grow" and maintain the interest of the game of
golf in Lansing.
NATURAL AREAS
The department holds many properties which are undeveloped, or naturalized. Some of these parks
include Bancroft, Beck, Crego, Davis, Fine, Fulton, Grand River, Holly, Kimberly, Poxson, Regent,
Scott Woods, Shubel and Tecumseh. These areas should be kept natural to provide green space and
natural buffer zones to the urban environment. The Natural Areas Committee proposed a Natural
l Areas Advisory Board be established in order to advise the department on the preservation, careful
1 development and/or acquisition of additional areas within the City of Lansing. The Board would also
propose guidelines, draft policy, and address specific management issues. The Board would be
composed of city staff plus local professionals knowledgeable about the natural environment.
Additional discussion about Natural Areas can be found in the committee report on pages A.22-23.
Fenner Nature Center:
Fenner Nature Center is the base resource for the department's natural areas and environmental
education for the citizens of the city and surrounding areas. The nature center consists of a variety
of natural habitats, a trail system, and a Visitor's Center staffed by the department's naturalist.
Fenner offers structured and unstructured nature oriented recreation with a commitment to the
continued effort to educate residents of all ages about the environment. Programming includes
scheduled programs for over 7,000 school children per year, summer nature camps for children and
families, child and adult classes, and special events, such as the Maple Syrup Festival and Apple
Butter Festival. The trails of the nature center are open daily for self -guided walks.
A master plan for Fenner Nature Center was completed in 1994 at the time of the Visitor Center and
grounds renovation. After 10 years, it is time to revisit the master plan and make minor
modifications. The master plan emphasized the need to reinforce a natural "Michigan" environment.
Exhibits and vegetation that do not conform to this theme are gradually being phased out. Specific
improvements noted in the master plan that are still relevant are native landscape upgrades, outdoor
displays, an additional nature center staffnaturalist and perimeter fencing. Refer to the FennerNature
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Center Master Plan for more details.
The 10 acre parcel that was acquired in 1999 is being gradually integrated into the facility. Trails
are being developed and a marsh boardwalk is scheduled to be installed in 2005. Habitat
improvement of the marsh will begin at the same time.
NEIGHBORHOOD AND CITY WIDE PARKS
.Current park land holdings offer a very diverse group of park experiences. Each park is uniquely
suited to different activities based on terrain, natural vegetation, size, context and current facilities
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.
Improvements within parks include many amenities. For Example: The neighborhood group
surrounding Marscot Park has specifically requested a shelter be installed at Marscot Park. This
would provide a place within the park where neighbors could meet to create community.
Hull Court Park:
Master Plan Report was commissioned in August 2004. Landscape Architects and Planners Inc.
(LAP) were contracted to work with the Hull Court Neighborhood Association to come up with a
design for their neighborhood park. The park was scheduled to receive new playground equipment
in September so the timing of this master plan was great. The playground equipment was sited by
the neighborhood association with input from the children of the neighborhood. The equipment was
installed on schedule and the neighborhood is very excited about the future installations of
equipment and pathways. Future improvements include two multi -use hard surface areas, picnic
pavilion, volleyball court, bicycle loop, grills, picnic tables and horseshoe courts.
Bassett Park:
Staff met with community residents to design a master plan for this park. The firm of Landscape
Architects and Planners, Inc. were contracted to come up with the plan below. It is our hope that we
will be able to construct some of the proposed elements of this plan over the next five years.
OAK PARK MAINTENANCE COMPLEX
The existing complex used by the department's grounds maintenance, forestry and garage sections
is not adequate for the needs of these operations. The site is not large enough and efforts to acquire
more land surrounding the current complex concluded that in order to have an adequate facility,
these operations would have to find a new site or possibly combine with the City's Central Garage
operation and other city garage and maintenance facilities. It was determined that a combined
operation would require a 12-13 acre site with a 33,000 square foot building. The City is
investigating several properties that may suit this need.
PARK SECURITY
The Parks and Recreation Department utilizes the Lansing Police Department (LPD) and private
security to control most populated events. The Lansing Police Department works closely with the
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Parks and Recreation 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 guards, also provides crowd control
during special events.
River Trail Volunteers:
The Lansing Police Department currently hosts a volunteer patrol program for the River Trail.
Volunteers ride a golf cart up and down the trail to assist trail users with information, directions, or
to report problems. This program has been a great asset to the Parks and Recreation Department and
should continue.
POTTER PARK AND ZOO
The priorities of the Potter Park and Zoo Focus Group can be found in the Committee Report on
page A.128.
Arctic Fox and North American River Otter Exhibits - Over the past year, the department and
Bassett Associates of Lima, Ohio have been working on the design for the new exhibits for these
animals. The otter exhibit is designed to maximize otter comfort and activity in an environment rich
with natural materials, a stream, multiple pools, a slide, and vegetation where the animals can dig,
play and hide. The three viewing areas, one of which will be underwater, are arranged to offer ideal
vantage points for the entire length of the stream and the activity areas located along it. Behind the
scene are holding facilities that include indoor dens and pools. The Arctic Fox exhibit provides a
�) spacious run of tundra with a pool for the relocation of the zoo's arctic foxes.
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Over the next few years, the Zoo Society has set a goal of raising $2 million dollars for the Central
Core project. The city will continue to set aside Park Millage monies to provide a match for the Zoo
Society funds.
PUBLIC ART
The Public Art Focus Group met to discuss public art within the city. Standards for development
of art pieces in parks were developed. The priorities of this committee can be found on page A.29
RIVER TRAIL/RIVERFRONT DEVELOPMENT
The Lansing River Trail:
The River Trail provides a linear, non -motorized recreation and transportation opportunity along the
Grand and Red Cedar Rivers for bicyclists, rollerbladers, joggers and walkers. The trail
interconnects a series of facilities such as Adado Riverfront Park, City Market, the Downtown
Central Business District, Old Town, the State Capitol, Impression 5 Science Museum, R.E. Olds
Science Museum, the Planet Walk, the Lansing Center, Turner -Dodge House, Brenke Fish Ladder,
Moores Park and outdoor swimming pool, Michigan State University, Lansing Community College
and Potter Park Zoo.
Currently the River Trail contains 8.36 miles and extends from Dietrich Park, in the north end of
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Lansing, to East Lansing and Michigan State University and westward to Moores Park and Moores
River Drive. The River Trail will soon extend to the south from Potter Park connecting with Hawk
Island County Park as well. This southern extension is currently fully funded with a grant from the
MDNR Trust Fund and the park millage for the section through Scott Woods; and partially funded
for the section from Scott Woods north to Potter Park with dollars from the park millage and Ingham
County Parks and a MDNR Trust Fund grant; award of a grant from the MDOT TEA-21 program
is expected in 2005. The River Trail is the "spine" for a regional network of recreation trails to
connect to. According the a recent survey, conducted by Michigan State University, of River Trail
users, more than half of those responding were in favor of seeing the trail expanded. A complete
synopsis of the survey results can be found in Appendix F.
The old Ottawa Street Power Plant was gutted so the building could be used for economic
redevelopment. When this project transpires the river frontage to the east of the building can be
linked with Adado Riverfront Park and Wentworth Park, The renovations to these park lands will
include new docks, walks, water features and landscaping. The Central Lansing Comprehensive
Plan discusses a number of the following items.
The River Trail committee priorities centered on facility improvements, maintenance deficiencies
and/or programs that were needed. Issues are listed in priority order as follows:
Connectivity and Land Acquisition:
Continue to develop the Trail and Greenway system throughout the city and to adjacent
communities. Acquire the land or easements necessary to create the opportunity to connect the trail
and extend it to neighborhoods, businesses and retail centers. The department should continue efforts
to acquire and secure easements to allow for future expansion of the River Trail. Future linkages
of the trail include completion of several legs of the trail system:
South Extension:
from Hawk Island Park south to Maguire Park on the corner of Jolly and Aurelius Roads
from Maguire Park to the Ingham County Hope Soccer Complex
from the Hope Soccer Complex south to Holt (Delhi Township)
from Potter Park Zoo to Crego Park and Fenner Nature Center
Downtown Extension:
from the Ottawa Station Redevelopment Project to Wentworth Park at Michigan Avenue
and Adado Riverfront Park to the north
from Wentworth Park to Cherry Hill Park
West Extension:
from Moores Park to Grand River Park
from the bridge north of Elm St. to Cooley Gardens and Scott Center
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Northwest Extension:
from Dietrich Park along the Grand River to Tecumseh Park (through the ConRail easement,
BWL property to the property on the opposite side of the river from Tecumseh Park where
it would cross into the park)
from Tecumseh Park to Grand Woods Park in Delta Township
A connection to the River Trail should also be explored in the south end of town; a suggested
location is along the power lines which run from the east side of the city to the west side.
Regional Authority:
Support continues to grow for a "Regional Trail Authority". This concept relies upon the assembly
of "Partnerships" and "Alliances" between public and private organizations who will support trails.
The goal is to gain the political support to create the "Authority" and the funding to support it.
Funding would probably take the form of a county wide or Tri-county wide millage or assessment.
Regionalization of the River Trail. The Lansing River Trail is viewed as the hub of a regional trails
network. This past November 20, 2004, the first "Mid -Michigan Regional Trails Summit was held
in East Lansing. This one day workshop drew recreational trails advocates representing the tri-
county region of Clinton, Ingham and Eaton Counties. Plans for future trail systems were shared
and the majority if not all, had connecting trails to the Lansing River Trail. Our intention is to
extend the Lansing River Trail to the city's corporate limits. Once this is complete, this department
will continue to encourage and support surrounding local units of governments in their efforts to
1 connect to the Lansing River Trail. Once the River Trail has been completed and other local units
l of government have made trail connections with the River Trail, then, and only then, should we
consider a River Trail Authority. Representation on this Authority would be weighted according to
many factors including the length of that jurisdiction's trail. We have also been focusing on the
ongoing improvement of the River Trail.
Partnerships:
Develop partnerships between local jurisdictions and trail supporters. The partnerships can take
different forms such as; trail advocate groups, school districts, non-profit organizations, corporate
sponsors and various citizen groups, etc. The partnerships will enable groups to assist with
communication, funding, maintenance, and development.
Maintenance (Capital Improvements /Major Repairs):
There is a concern about the image and maintenance of the existing 'River Trail". The existing trail
needs to be evaluated and a serious commitment made to the improvement of the existing
infrastructure. Maintenance should also include re -building portions of the trail, which will take the
form of "Capital Improvement Projects". Other projects should include projects like new rails,
decking, infrastructure (if necessary), benches, trash receptacles, landscaping, and others as they
become identified. It is anticipated that the more routine maintenance will continue to be provided
by the Parks Department through their normal operations budget. A yearly maintenance plan should
be developed with costs to outline a time line for replacements of asphalt and boardwalk.
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Wayfinding /Signs:
The Parks Department is currently in the process of developing a new sign program that will provide
a coordinated sign system. The system should be designed to identify other "non -motorized"
transportation systems such as sidewalk connections to neighborhoods, retail centers, bike routes,
parks, bridges, and other nearby trail systems.
Education:
There is a lack of information about trails, and the benefits they provide to the general citizens.
There should be a concerted effort to inform the public as to the value a trail and greenway provide
such as higher real estate values, health benefits, social dialogue and economic benefits to name a
few. This could take the form of brochures, school demonstrations, public announcements,
programs, trail walks, web sites and other forms of education.
Also, the following items were mentioned but did not receive enough support to make it into the top
five issues that the committee was responsible to identify.
Safety:
The trail needs to be safe in order to be a positive influence on the city. Therefore a renewed effort
needs to be made to encourage safety patrols along the trail. Other programs like a "trail watch" or
neighborhood groups who are inconspicuous but can reach the police on a moment's notice need to
be developed or re -issued.
Promote Economic Activity:
More emphasis needs to be placed upon the economics of the trail by initiating new zoning
ordinances along the edges of the trail system to stimulate small business such as: bike shops, cafes,
eateries, hotels, and other "cool city" concepts.
Other:
The department installed new benches, trash barrels and tables in 2005 to replace all the old fixtures
that were deteriorating. Other amenities such as lighting and telephones were not installed or
budgeted. As the popularity of the trail has increased since its inception so has the need to provide
additional amenities along the trail. Regarding lighting, the trail is currently lit only through the
downtown section. Increased levels of safety could be provided with telephones located at strategic
locations. Additional priorities of the River Trail and Riverfront Development Focus Groups can
be found on pages A.35-39.
Other Pedestrian and Bicycle Access:
With the growing popularity of bike ways, the department should evaluate pedestrian and bicycle
access throughout the city. There is an expressed interest to provide a means of pedestrian access
to connect the neighborhoods. Access for these users should be safe and controlled with linkage to
neighborhoods, shopping centers and downtown attractions. The development of a non -motorized
transportation corridor in the south end should be explored.
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SPECIAL EVENTS
The Parks and Recreation Department provides many special services for city-wide special events.
The largest special event in a city park is the "Common Ground" festival that is held for
approximately two weeks at Adado Riverfront Park. This festival of music incorporates three major
stages throughout the park and features top name entertainment such as Gladys Knight and the Pips,
Smokey Robinson, Alice Cooper, Kansas, Foreigner, REO Speed Wagon, Johnny Lang, Bad
Company, Pat Benatar, and Crosby, Stills and Nash. The Parks and Recreation Department provided
the park and maintenance services.
The 4th of July Celebration, another well attended event, offers activities for individuals of all ages.
The 4th of July program includes events such as a concert, a parade and fireworks which alone draw
a crowd of over 35,000 people.
The Mayor's Family River Walk kicks off the summer of activities each year on the first Saturday
of June. Ever since the first walk in 1994, the walk has drawn over 1,000 participants. Participants
start the walk on the River Trail at the Potter Park Zoo and walk approximately 3 miles on the River
Trail to the Turner Dodge House. Participants are treated with healthy snacks upon their arrival and
a courtesy bus ride back to the Zoo is offered for those wishing not to walk back.
There are ten Neighborhood Concerts in the Park that take place in the summer months in various
parks. Each concert draws approximately 200 to 350 participants. This is a very popular program
and is supported entirely from corporate donations.
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Special events at the Turner -Dodge House include the popular Victorian Family Christmas, the Time
Travelers History Camp, guided tours, the Mystery Dinner Theater and Teas.
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 4.
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 time and
materials include Silver Bells in the City which begins the December holiday season; the Michigan
Parades Into the 21st Century Parade which draws over 60,000 people to downtown Lansing;
Veterans' Day Parade and Memorial Day Parade; plus various concerts, walk/run/jog events, and
celebrations most weekends through spring, summer, and fall, and several special events at the Potter
Park Zoo hosted by the Potter Park Zoological Society including Boo at the Zoo at Halloween,
Wonderland of Lights and L & L Zoo Days at the Zoo.
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Additional concerns by this committee can be found on pages A.40-41.
SUMMER 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 the park millage and Community Development Block Grants, the
city offers 22 neighborhood sites which are staffed a minimum of four days a week primarily from
9:30 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Foster, Gier and Letts Community Centers offer a drop -in program four
days per week (M-Th) from 10:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. and Fridays from 10:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
Breakfast and lunch are served at the centers. The centers also offer field trips once per week. There
is a Totally Teens program running at Woodcreek, Gardner and Forest View Schools four days per
week from 6:00-9:00 P.M. and this team program also runs at the centers three days per week from
4:00-8:45 P.M. Super Thursday teen trips are especially popular.
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 ofpublic 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 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 and
Recreation Department and school district and therefore policies and procedures will require
additional lead time to be negotiated successfully.
TECHNOLOGY
Over the past ten years, technology has changed a great deal. The department needs a plan in place
to provide direction and prioritization of computer equipment and projects. Over the past year, the
department has been working with Capital Consultants, Inc. and the city's Computer and
Communications Department to design an interactive web database of its parks and recreation
facilities. Once completed, staff members can pick a park, see a listing of the park's facilities and
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_ amenities, note deficiencies, assign cost estimates to correct deficiencies, and plan capital
improvements. The database will be seen by the general public and the general public will be able
to communicate to the department any deficiencies it encounters. Additional priorities of the focus
group can be found on pages A.43-44.
WASHINGTON PARK ICE SKATING COMPLEX
The department operates an outdoor artificial ice rink from Thanksgiving through the end of
February at Washington Park. The rink provides an opportunity for recreational open skating,
lessons and hockey leagues. Additional recreational programs also utilize this facility, particularly
in -line skating during the summer months.
The City of Lansing entered into a partnership with the Greater Lansing Amateur Hockey
Association and constructed a domed indoor ice surface in 1996. The hockey association financed
a portion of the cost of the construction and in return received reduced rental rates to allow for
recovery of their capital expenditure. The domed rink utilizes the same mechanical cooling systems
as the outdoor rink. The dome is open from October thru March, allowing for expanded skating
opportunities for the residents of Lansing.
The department has found that with the construction of other ice arenas in the area, the ice rink is
underutilized much of the time. Opportunities to regain the market should be explored to find our
niche in the market. The department should also explore the feasibility of year round use, and reach
out to schools for day use with transportation provided to assist the schools in getting the children
1 to the complex. A scholarship/grant program should also be established
The shared service facility (warming house) for the rinks was renovated in 1998 and provides for
better customer comfort, expanded concession and service operations and is accessible for persons
with disabilities. Both the service facility and the City portion of the dome construction were built
with millage dollars.
The outdoor ice slab is over 20 years old and is approaching its maximum life expectancy. A
decision will need to be made to replace or convert it to other uses such as tennis or a skateboard
street course as examples. Improvements have been made to the cooling tower and compressor
systems.
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. Some water based recreation potentials include
waterfront improvements at Grand River Park, specifically a municipally operated marina,
development of Crego Park, a downtown amphitheater at Adado River Front Park, promenade and
waterfront enhancements, expansion of the RiverTrail to create access to the river for such activities
as fishing, boating and other water related sports and leisure, and to purchase, acquire or lease and
develop any and all waterfront property that further promotes water based recreation on behalf of
Lansing's citizens. Spray parks are being looked at as a new amenity. The department will meet
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with community groups to strategically locate these facilities within parks that fit the appropriate
1 demographics with larger numbers of children.
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, cross-country skiing, boating, picnicking, walking, running and jogging.
Dog Parks:
A new program becoming popular throughout the country is the creation of "dog parks." Dog parks
are places where people and their off -leash dogs can exercise together. Dog parks provide safe,
accessible places where dog owners can meet other people and exercise with their pets. These parks
also promote responsible pet ownership and a realistic enforcement of dog control laws.
Since February 2001, a committed group of local citizens have worked with the City to establish a
dog park within the city limits of Lansing. Beginning with their formation as Friends of Greater
Lansing Dog Parks in September 2001, the Friends have accomplished much. Their first task was
to change the existing city ordinance to allow for a leash -free, properly fenced dog park. This was
accomplished April 2003. In September of 2003, the Friends received their 501(c)3 status as an IRS
recognized nonprofit organization. In September 2004, Lansing City Council designated a 17.5 acre
1 parcel of Scott Woods Park to be the future dog park for the City of Lansing. Council also approved
_ J a resolution where they provided a $5,000 matching grant with the Ingham County Parks Department
for funding toward the purchase of the fence --a total of $10,000. As of January 2004, the Friends
have raised an additional $10,000 for a total of $20,000. They are still fund raising toward their
$100,000 goal and have conducted various activities including three "dog paddles" (dog swim
events) at the Ingham County Park's Hawk Island Park. The group plans to complete its Phase 1
goal to fence and open the park by 2006.
Skateboarding, Free -style Biking and BMX:
In October 1998, nearly 300 BMX riders, skateboarders, parents, local business owners, public
officials and interested residents came together to attend a Public Forum at the Foster Community
Center to discuss the possibility of an 'Extreme Sports Park" for Lansing. Media coverage of the
meeting launched tremendous interest in continuing a study to determine if such as park could
become a reality in the Lansing area. At the conclusion of that study, it was determined that a
skatepark and BMX track would be built.
The skatepark, located at Ranney Park, was completed in June 2002. Lansing Area Skate, Bike and
Recreation Foundation (LASBRF) played a major role in the fund raising and oversight of the
construction of the skatepark. They were instrumental in securing the services of Team Pain
Enterprises to design and construct the skatepark. Team Pain Enterprises in one of the nation's best
respected skatepark designer/building firms. There is an expressed need for an area at Ranney to
be developed that would accommodate younger or beginning skaters at Ranney.
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The BMX track was completed in May 2001 at Gier Park with the assistance of the National Bicycle
i ) League (NBL). Racing began in May of 2001. The BMX track is now home to a full schedule of
events attracting riders young and old from across the mid -west region of states. Many Lansing
racers have competed at the national level and are nationally ranked. In July 2004, the track hosted
the NBL's Mid -West Regional race which drew over 3,000 spectators. Furthermore, the track is
open to recreational and competition riders at all times.
With the popularity of the Ranney Skate Park and the BMX track at Gier Park, a third site has yet
to be determined for "freestyle" bikers. Bikes are not'allowed in Ranney Skate Park due to design
restrictions and "freestyle" bikers generally do not race at Gier Park either. After several meetings
with the "freestyle" bikers and a visit to Washington Park, it was decided that modular skateboard
equipment would be a great use of the unused ice rink surface at Washington Park during the warmer
months but that other sites should be considered as well.
Lansing Area Flying Aces:
The Lansing Area Flying Aces is a group of model airplane enthusiasts currently fly their airplanes
at Elm Park. They limit the type of model airplanes to control -line flyers, radio control helicopters
and electric "Park Flyers." In addition to providing the department with recommendations on this
specialized activity, the Flying Aces conduct, twice annually, Model Builders Workshops to instruct
youth in the basics of model airplane building and flying. Workshops have been conducted at Letts
Community Center and the Impression 5 Science Center. The Flying Aces hope to expand their
activities to include larger radio controlled airplanes at a proposed Model Aerodrome. The Flying
Aces desire to place the Aerodrome at a site off Aurelius Road. In October of 2003, Council
Committee of the Whole moved the matter be referred to the City Attorney so it could be reviewed
and work with the Mayor to have the Flying Aces use the site and to work with the DNR and the
County regarding the lease or make other suggestions.
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• Acquisition of key parcels of land
***All projects will be subject to the availability of funding through the Lansing Park Millage,
general fund, and the approval of the Lansing Park Board, Mayor and City Council.
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The City of Lansing has extensive land holdings which have been placed under the specific
} jurisdiction of the Parks and Recreation Department. These properties fall under the department's
jurisdiction through deed restrictions, leases or easements obtained by the city, ordinances, specific
dedications as city parks by resolution of the City Council or specific assignment to the parks and
recreation department but not dedicated as city parks through resolution of the City Council.
Acquisition of park lands is through direct purchase, lease, acquisition due to back taxes or through
gifts or donations to the city.
The Michigan Constitution (Article 7, Section 23), City Charter (Chapter 8) and Chapter 208 of the
City ordinances governs the purchases and sales of property. No park, recreation, cemetery or
waterfront shall be sold without the approval, by a majority vote of the electors of the City voting
on the question at a regular or special election. As real property is acquired, the Mayor shall
designate whether or not it shall be added to the written inventory. December 10, 1979 the City
Council adopted a Park Land Policy dealing with acquisition, development, encroachment and
disposal. On June 22,1981 the City Council adopted a resolution designating various city properties
as park land. On April 7, 2003, the City Council adopted a resolution which designated properties
as park land or land under the jurisdiction of the department. Please refer to Section 4, Recreation
Inventory, for current land holdings and recreational uses.
Any acquisition of lands for dedicated park purposes must be thoroughly evaluated on several points.
First, does the property fit within our development plan. Secondly, can we maintain the property and
finally can we afford the property. The Parkland Focus Group developed the following criteria and
questions for land acquisitions.
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Acquisitions should be sought by the department which meet the following criteria:
a) make park lands more useable
b) provide better or improved ingress and egress and linkages between park facilities
and other city attractions
c) have river frontage or provide better use or access to the river within Lansing
d) 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.
e) provide buffers or setbacks between different land uses
f) allow property lines to align properly or "square off' irregular shaped parcels
g) lands that are in the best interest of the citizens of Lansing
h) lands available for the proper operation and maintenance of the department
Future Goals and Objectives for this area of focus are to routinely assess open space, natural lands
and other properties for acquisition, expansion or lease as future park land, as well as review current
park lands and properties for possible disposal by:
a) Coordinating with the City Master Plan to classify land as dedicated park, managed
open space, etc.
b) Assessing the standards by which we measure the department when compared to
other agencies nationwide.
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c) Developing feasibility studies for property to gain a better understanding of the
purpose and overall benefit to the existing Parks & Recreation system.
1. What are the current trends?
2. What is the impact on the natural resources?
3. What is the population and demographics of the area?
4. What will be the function of the property?
5. What is the relationship to similar facilities provided in the area?
6. Will the property create linkages?
7. What will be the impact on maintenance?
RIVER TRAIL
The Department of Parks and Recreation will consider properties that accommodate expansion of
the River Trail which is in keeping with past city master plans in acquiring river/waterfront property
to hold in public trust and develop for recreational purposes by fee simple or easement. Properties
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. This
includes all river frontage within the city.
As stated in the "Capital Improvement Projects - Potential Grant Supported Projects", the department
will seek to acquire properties to develop and expand the Lansing River Trail. Specifically, the
acquisition of the Norfolk (Conrail) Right of Way for the northwest expansion of the Lansing River
Trail. This action is a necessary step in the overall plan to build a network of recreational trails
J) within the mid -Michigan region. At the first "Mid -Michigan Regional Trails Workshop" held
November 20, 2004, several regional parks and recreation professionals from local units of
government in the Tri-County region came together to discuss recreational trail development. The
results of that workshop produced a map of a regional recreation trail system with the Lansing River
Trail as the "spine" of that network of trails through mid -Michigan. Therefore, this department will
move to acquire those properties as stated in the capital improvement program.
River Trail SOUTH: Waterfront properties along Sycamore Creek should be acquired when
made available to connect the trail south to Maguire Park, the Poyet property, the Hope Soccer
Complex and to Delhi Township. A detail of each particular parcel can be found in the River Trail
South Study, completed in May 2003.
River Trail NORTH. Waterfront properties along the Grand River located to the north and
west of Dietrich Park such as the Peckham and ProBowl properties, the abandoned railroad property
on the south side of the Grand River east of the BWL land, the Consumers Energy easements and
easements or purchase of properties connecting to Dietrich park.
River Trail WEST: Waterfront properties along the Grand River located west of, and
inclusive of, Moores Park. Property to the west of Moores Park, particularly the CNN Railroad
property should be acquired through easement to connect the trail to Grand River Park. The trail
should also be linked directly to Cooley Gardens.
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River Trail DOWNTOWN. • Acquisition of parcels in downtown Lansing on the west side
of the river should be acquired so that the trail may be developed on both sides of the river
throughout downtown Lansing. These acquisitions should coordinate with the Reconnaissance Study
commissioned by the EDC Department and the Army Corps of Engineers. 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. Wentworth Park can be linked with Adado Riverfront Park to the
north in conjunction with the Ottawa Station Redevelopment Project once redevelopment plans have
been confirmed. The riverbank land which connects Cherry Hill Park to the Grand Tower site
should be reserved for future RiverTrail development along the west side of the river. Acquisition
of properties in this district supports the linkage of attractions and open space, as well as the
continuous River Trail on both sides of the river, and, if feasible, pedestrianibicycle bridges. A
feasibility study should be conducted to determine the best linkages.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS FOR ACQUISITION
While current economic conditions restrict our ability to consider other properties at this time, should
economic conditions improve, and a prospective property fits within our development plans other
than the Lansing River Trail, we will consider,acquisition.
Groesbeck Golf Course:
The land immediately north of Groesbeck Golf Course and Bancroft Park is currently owned by the
j Board of Water and Light. Acquisition of this land would allow for a new entrance into the golf
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course which would remove golf traffic from the residential streets. Contamination is present on the
site which would limit the uses to non -evasive types, such as a new entrance to the course or a
driving range. The Ingham County Drain Commission is currently proposing re-routing the drain
into some of the BWL property.
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.
Davis Park:
Currently, a residence sits within the park boundaries of Davis Park on Wise Road. Should this
property become available for purchase, the department will seek to acquire it to straighten out its
borders and to use this site for additional parking to support youth baseball, soccer and future
developments.
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Washington Park
There are several in -holdings of property along Washington Avenue. These properties will be
valuable to the department for additional parking and to straighten its park borders. Some of the
properties have been purchased by the Ingham Regional Medical Center (IRMC). IRMC has no
plans for the development of these properties at this time and is interested in selling them to the
department. The other properties are privately owned and could be purchased as they are available.
Turner/Dodge:
In keeping with the Turner/Dodge master plan, acquisition of the 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.
Oak Park Field Office & Maintenance Complex:
The existing complex used by the department's grounds maintenance, forestry and garage sections
is not adequate for the needs of these operations. The site is not large enough and efforts to acquire
more land surrounding the current complex concluded that in order to have an adequate facility,
these operations would have to find a new site or possibly combine with the City's Central Garage
operation and other city garage and maintenance facilities. It was determined that a combined
operation would require a 12-13 acre site with a 33,000 square foot building. The City is
investigating several properties that may suit this need.
Forestry Tree Nursery:
The Forestry Division of the Parks & Recreation Department is in need of a site, approximately 5
} acres in size for tree nursery operations. Possible sites include the site being added to Scott Woods
currently under the Public Service jurisdiction.
119' Armory Park:
The City has maintained a park, known as 119' Armory Park, since 1949. The property was
formerly owned by the Michigan National Guard Armory, with a letter of understanding that the
southeast section of the property could be used as a park. The property was recently sold to the
Lansing School District (LSD). The department is working with the LSD to acquire the 119'
Armory as park land in order to maintain the use as a neighborhood park where there is play
equipment, a basketball court and open space.
Adado Riverfront Park:
There is an old railroad ROW within Riverfront Park which should be acquired by the department.
This ROW would include the trestle.
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• Continue review and evaluation of its non -dedicated land holdings for
possible disposal
***All projects will be subject to the availability of funding through the Lansing Park Millage,
general fund, and the approval of the Lansing Park Board, Mayor and City Council.
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In keeping with the December 10, 1979 Land Policy, park, recreation, cemetery or waterfront land
considered for disposal should undergo careful evaluation. Ultimately these lands, if proposed for
sale, must be approved by a vote of the people. The June 22, 1981 Council Resolution classifying
lands under the jurisdiction of the Parks and Recreation Department indicated that ten sites were not
subject to the disposal provisions of the City Charter, unless they are waterfront but were subject
to the December 12, 1979 policy action with regard to disposal of land unsuitable for park
development. This action therefore made ten parcels available for sale. Since 1981, six of the
parcels have been sold (Note, however, that 20 acres of Parcel C were retained since it is along the
Sycamore Creek). The four (4) remaining sites are:
Foster Street Lots: This site is located at the end of Foster St. two blocks away from Foster Park.
The contamination, which exists on most of the site, discourages any possible park development.
Currently the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality is planning on doing environmental
re -mediation by excavation and capping of the contaminated sections of the site.
Mifflin Property: These vacant parcels located south of Kalamazoo Street at the south end of
Mifflin Street have little recreational potential due to their size. As with the Foster Lots, this area
of the city is served by Foster Park which is three blocks away. An individual has expressed interest
in the purchase of these parcels for other uses. This property is in the floodplain and holds limited
potential for single family development.
The Paulson Site: The Paulson site located in the northeast corner of the City at the east end of
Paulson Street is an inactive landfill which has remained unused for many years. Being adjacent
} to the active Granger landfill, this vacant site may serve a better use by expanding the landfill site
to the east.
Grand Woods Park: Grand Woods Park is currently leased to Delta Township and may at some
point might be transferred to Delta Township or Eaton County so as to keep the land in public trust.
Other:
Other lands, under the jurisdiction of the department, 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 land which falls into this category. 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 established under the 1979 City
Council Policy.
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APPENDIX A
FOCUS GROUP REPORTS
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FOCUS GROUP REPORTS
CITY OF LANSING
PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
FIVE YEAR MASTER PLAN FOCUS GROUPS
February 14, 2005 through February 14, 2010
PLANNING
TEAM
FOCUS GROUP
CHAIR
MEMBER
Accessibility Issues
Joan Lenhard
Bob Ford
Cemeteries (Lansing Municipal)
Carol Abbott
Dick Schaefer
Community Centers & Senior Centers
Brett Kaschinske
Murdock Jemerson
Community Use Buildings
Carol Munroe
Murdock Jemerson
Cultural Arts & Historical Program
Liz Homer
Dick Schaefer
Downtown Parks
Dick Schaefer
Bob Ford
Fleet Communications Maintenance
Tim Simon
Tanya Moore
Forestry (Street and Park)
Paul Dykema
Dick Schaefer
Golf Operations (Lansing Municipal
Don Ballard
Tanya Moore
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Infrasiauctare
Natural Areas
Clara Bratton
Bob Ford
Park Land (dedicated or not)
Tanya Moore
Murdock Jemerson
Potter Park and Zoo
Gerry Brady/Carol Webster
Dick Schaefer
Public Art
Dick Schaefer
Murdock Jemerson
Recreation Programming
Brett Kaschinske
Murdock Jemerson
Regional Recreation Issues
Murdock Jemerson
Bob Ford
River Trail System
Tanya Moore
Bob Ford
Riverfront Development
Dick Schaefer
Bob Ford
Special Events
Brett Kaschinske
Murdock Jemerson
Technology
John Johnson
Tanya Moore
Washington Park Ice Skating Complex
Don Ballard
*Replaced by park assessment sheets - compiled into master list.
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FOCUS GROUP: ACCESSIBILITY ISSUES
FOCUS GROUP MEMBERS:
Joan Lenhard, Chairperson, Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, MS., CTRS
Bob Ford, Planning Team Member, Landscape Architects and Planners, Inc.
Mary Riel, City of Lansing Management Services
Dan Lord, MDNR
Kay Miller, MDNR
Jim Aubuchon, Keystone Design
PRIORITIES:
1. Technology was identified throughout all meetings as a priority to enhance access and security.
Technology can be used in the following ways: topographical maps at 1/4 mile markers that have
audio about the area, species of plants, animals etc. Also, an alarm system might somehow be
utilized with this system. Development of virtual tours or CD-ROMS for our trails, parks and
events. Update and develop the city web site for accessibility.
2. Our buildings -Foster Center has numerous issues related to accessibility -bathrooms, south door
entrance area, electric eye doors. Fenner -changes in floors is via outdoors, elevator, bathrooms on
first floor, Gier -designated parking on lower level with main office on upper level. Miller Rd - turn
about for transportation (safety is an issue at this time). All buildings need to update its signage.
3. Completely review all of our park systems, facilities and update the Transition Plan and
incorporate the report into the Five Year Master Plan with current documentation of our facilities.
Narrative on the information in the chart:
The information submitted is really divided into two groups -physical access and technology. The
areas of physical access are related to our River Walk, other walking paths and our older buildings.
The suggestions are to provide a topographical picture of our trials. This will assist people who are
blind or visually impaired. In addition, people would have knowledge of where they are on the trail.
This information should be at major entrances to the walks at all of our parks. (Fenner, Scott,
Riverwalk in addition -The Zoo) Another part of the trail areas is to provide %2 mile markers (1/4 mile
markers would be better) with possible description of area that they are currently going through. For
safety on the River Trail it was suggested that the trail is divided and that rules of the road be listed
at main entrance points to the River Trail. This could go along with the topographical maps.
Access in our parks to provide more user-friendly surfaces on the playgrounds is a must. Rubberized
material or another type of surface has been requested for years to be installed at our larger regional
parks. Include three transfer points and three access points that someone who is a chair user can use
the structure. Include additional seating around the play structure for care givers to watch and
supervise. This should include hard surfacing for access.
Our regional parks need to have more accessible picnic tables. This may change the layout of the
'T tables at pavilions but it would provide better options for inclusion. (Frances, Potter Park & Zoo,
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Washington, RiverFront). Other tables could be scattered throughout the park areas.
For large functions at RiverFront better signage and traveling paths for people pushing strollers and
those using chairs, walkers etc. Monitor and review set-up with strict controls to provide improved
access. (Who is doing this?)
Foster Center entrance on the south side: Redesign so that the handle is not in the middle of the door
opening. Put on side. Or redesign south entrance to have electric doors, have less steps or be zero
entrance. Put electric doors at ramp access area and at the gymnasium doors.
Fenner Nature Center must have an elevator. Someone cannot be on one level in a wheelchair and
access the other level without going outside and around on the path. This is not an acceptable form
of access.
On the side of technology the consumer could access our programs and services more frequently
through the use of Virtual Tours and the use of CD-ROMS for educational purposes. This was
talked about quite frequently. Audio walking tours were suggested for Fenner, Turner and the Zoo
specifically. To be included could be a walking tour of our riverwalk and cemetery.
It was suggested that I develop an interview and education program that was done at least once a
month to address our upcoming events, talk about inclusion and have this air on the government
channel. It is another means of inclusion and education of our consumers. It could also be
something to develop for a weekly series.
Another component to inclusion was the development of a web -site that used Screen Reader Soft
Ware such as Jaws, Bobbies Access, Text Only or Freedom Scientific. This would create access for
people who are blind, visually impaired or may have another physical disability. Our web -site would
be accessible for registration and viewing.
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Idea I
Site
Idea
Site
Put Educational Programs or
ALL Sites
Change South entrance and
Foster (South Entrance)
Lectures on CD ROM
remove steps and handle
CD ROM Virtual Tours
Fenner, Turner, Zoo, River.
Play structures -have more
All sights and Future sights
Trail, Frances & Cooley
access features (Ramps not
Gardens & Regional Parks
just transfer points)
Topographical Map of Sights
Fenner, River Trail, Scott
Provide more accessible
Regional, identify where
with Trails
Woods
picnic tables throughout all
within park these tables are
parks
located.
Auditory Information
Fenner, Turner, Zoo, River
Develop web -site that has the
C&CS or Us.
Walking Tours
Trail, Scott Woods, Frances &
ability to be more inter -active
Cooley Gardens
with information.
Increase signage and pictorial
Fenner, Turner, Letts, Gier,
Swing Gliders for play ground
Regional Parks
of each CC at its main doors.
Foster, Zoo, Golf, Ice
equipment
Electric Roof (Main
Letts, Gier, Foster (ramp) and
Ruler of the Road for the
River Trail
Entrances)
(gym)
River Trail. Divide trail with
marker (Dashed line)
Screen Reader Soft Ware
Jaws, Bobbies Access
Auditory information at
Zoo, Fenner, Turner and other
Program - Computer
Assistive, Text Only Reader,
Exhibits
sites
registration & other programs
Freedom Scientific
River Walk Markers for
River Walk Trail and.possible
More Inclusive Recreation
Community Centers and TR
distance -change texture every
other trails - Fenner
Opportunities, Dances,
'/2 mile marker or 1/4 marker
Sporting programs,,. special
events. P&P
Increase Travel program for
TR
www.msfl.oriz
weekends
Mi Ski for Life
Turn About or other exit area
Miller Rd Center.
Elevator, .
Fenner (two floors are not
for Miller Rd.accessible
within the building)
Must go outside
FOCUS GROUP: CEMETERIES (Lansing Municipal)
FOCUS GROUP MEMBERS:
Carol Abbott, Chairperson, Administrative Assistant (Cemetery Administration Supervisor)
Dick Schaefer, Planning Team Member, Landscape Architect, Parks & Recreation Department
Due to the business hours and unpredictable needs of the cemetery/funeral industry, it was thought
that a questionnaire would be a more effective way to secure input for the committee.
The questionnaire was sent to the following funeral homes, monument companies and interested
groups: Chapel in the Pines, Estes Leadley Co, Gorsline Runciman, Palmer Bush Co, Riley Funeral
Home, Tiffany Funeral Home, Greater Lansing Monuments, Yunker Memorial Inc, Mt. Hope
Monument, Lansing Jewish Cemetery Fund, North American Islamic Trust, and Rick Kibbey, Parks
and Recreation Board Member.
Responses were received from four funeral homes and three monument companies.
The questions and number of responses in each level were as follows:
1 = least satisfied; 5 = most satisfied
1
2
3
4
5
1. Cost of grave site
0
0
0
4
3
2. Cost of open/close
0
0
0
5
2
- 3. Availability of grave sites
0
0
2
2
3
4. Condition of cemeteries
0
0
3
2
2
5. Hours of operation
0
0
2
3
2
1 = no need; 5 = great need
6. Need for cremation only sites
0
0
2
3
2
7. Need for more monument lots
0
0
2
1
4
Additional comments were that the City of Lansing Cemeteries needs to do some advertising/
marketing, even if just a separate ad in the phone book. Two funeral homes would like to see a
chapel available for families not wanting to go to the grave site. One would like to see a crematory
with the chapel. One funeral home would like us to do the set/seal of vaults and provide the
lowering device for the casket at an additional fee. One monument company expressed a desire for
single grave site monument spaces.
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FOCUS GROUP: COMMUNITY CENTERS & SENIOR CENTERS
} FOCUS GROUP MEMBERS:
Brett Kaschinske, Chairperson, Manager of Leisure Services
Murdock Jemerson, Planning Team Member, Director of Lansing Parks and Recreation
Donna Peterman, Gier Advisory Board President
Claude Ramey, .Gier Advisory Board and Lansing Park Board Member
Ted Jones, Foster Advisory Board President
Dianne Dawson Ryan, Foster Advisory Board Member
Natalie Riddle Bashford, Letts Advisory Board President
Robin Anderson King, Letts Center Programmer
Gloria Lewis, Foster Center Programmer
Milt Alston, Gier Center Programmer
PRIORITIES:
1. Gym expectation at Community Centers
2. Spray Parks at Community Centers
3. Dance Room expansion at Foster
4. Expand programming at Miller Road to include open recreation for youth
5. Create dedicated fitness rooms
Foster
New 5 year plan
Gym storage
Create third dance room
Gym expansion
Gier
New 5 year plan
Spray park in NE corner of building area
Incomplete from the last 5 year plan
Renovate the kitchen facilities
Incomplete from the last 5 year plan
Expand gym to include the bleachers
Letts
New 5 year plan Incomplete from the last 5 year plan
Basketball court north of tennis courts w/lights Expand gym to add bleachers, concession
Spray park Area and dividers
Miller
New 5 year plan Incomplete from the last 5 year plan
Expand programing to include after school open Re -stripe parking lot entrance road; repair
Recreation Cement handicapper cut to side walk
-1 The following is a list of what the centers currently provide:
Tot time
Teen and youth activity and open recreation
Enrichment classes
Youth employment opportunities
Advisory boards
Group meetings
Relief Centers
Facility rentals
Carnivals
What the centers provide individually:
Letts
Senior Programs/ meals
Food Bank/ food movers/garden project
Black History events
Gier
Rock climbing
Teddy Bear activities for preschool age students
Floor Hockey
50 + Basketball
Foster
Computer Lab
Senior Walking Program
Dedicated Dance Rooms
Capital Area District Library
We would like for each center to have dedicated fitness areas for fitness programs. Kitchen and
dance facilities need to be upgraded at the centers. The biggest deficiency at our centers is the
amount of spectator space in the gymnasiums. This greatly reduces the quality of programming and
creates a safety concern during large special events.
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__) FOCUS GROUP: COMMUNITY USE BUILDINGS
FOCUS GROUP MEMBERS:
Carol Munroe, Chairperson, Administrative Aid, Parks & Recreation Department
Murdock Jemerson, Planning Team Member, Director of Parks & Recreation Department
Richard O'Malley, Mid -Michigan Art Guild
Gladys Beckwith, Michigan Women's Historical Center
Ivan Love Jr., Capitol Area Community Services Inc.
Susan Hill, Capitol Area District Library
Heather Brooley, Greater Lansing Food Bank ( Garden Project )
Karen Langeland, Michigan State University
Bruce Miller, Lansing Oar & Paddle Club
Tsveta Lambo, Garden Club of Greater Lansing
Barbara Wheeler, Michigan Society of Herpetologists
Ron Whitmore, Northwest Lansing Healthy Communities Initiative
Listed below are the Parks and Recreation properties discussed:
Michigan Women's Historical Center Lansing Oar & Paddle Club
213 W. Main Street 3205 Lansing Road (Grand River Park)
Lansing, Michigan Lansing, Michigan
t
Greater Lansing Food Bank Inc., (Garden Project)
Foster Park Building - Foster Park
401 South Foster
Lansing, Michigan
Capitol Area District Library
Foster Street Library (In Foster Community Center)
200 North Foster Street
Lansing, Michigan
Capitol Area Community Services Inc.
101 East Willow, 107 East Willow, and 810 Baker Street
Lansing, Michigan
Scott House/Center
125 W. Main Street
Lansing, Michigan
Michigan State University (Women's Varsity Crew Club Boathouse)
Grand River Park
3205 Lansing Road
Lansing, Michigan
OR
Discussion:
The Committee focused on what the hindrances are as it relates to community use of the public
buildings being represented and how do these hindrances if any deter from current programing,
creation of new revenue streams, or lack of programing. Listed below are the four core areas of
concern/priorities and the facilities in most need.
Renovation:
Scott House/Center, Foster Park Community Building
1. Foster Park Community Building is need of a new restroom facility in the building that should be
handicap accessible. Currently there is no working restroom in the building. Because the
community uses this facility on a regular basis during the year a restroom facility is needed. The
building is also need of a new security door to deter break ins and that is weather tight. The outside
exterior including the roof (leaking) needs repairing as well as better security lighting around the
perimeter of the building, that is out of reach of vandals, but illuminates enough of the building so
it can be seen from the street on all four sides. An outdoor water source near the building that can
be used for the watering of plants in the Foster Community Garden is also needed. The interior of
the building is in disrepair and needs to be gutted and refurbished as indicated in Facilities Study
done by the Parks and Recreation Department in 2001. Another suggestions was the need for an
alarm system to be installed as another way to deter break ins.
Currently the facility is being used to store supplies for numerous community garden projects, used
as a partial office space for the Greater Lansing Food Bank (Garden Project). The facility stores
seeds, plants, gardening supplies among other items used in the creation and maintenance of
community gardens around the Lansing area including Foster Park. The hindrance of expanding
programing at this facility is the lack of restrooms, and the deterioration of the building mainly due
to age.
2. Scott House/Center currently used by seven groups as a permanent meeting site. It also houses
on the second floor the Northwest Lansing Healthy Communities Initiative. This group uses the
second floor as their office. Approximately nineteen to twenty meetings are held at the Scott
House/Center and usually involves generally 150-250 people each month. In addition the house is
also used by other groups such as the Lansing Park Board and other City Departments for public
meetings, conferences, and departmental meetings among other things. Aside from this some clubs
such as Friends of Cooley Gardens and the Greater Lansing Garden Club use proceeds from their
plant sales to finance part-time summer gardeners and buy plants to improve the aesthetics of the
grounds.
Currently the building due to it's age is in need of updated plumbing and electrical services. The
current plumbing and electrical are out -dated and in disrepair. There is also a problem with water
leaking into the house which has resulted in water damage. This damage could be do in part to the
siding currently on the building that is in need of removal and new siding installed. Both the front
and back door of the kitchen need to be replaced. The doors are not weather tight nor in very good
condition. There is also a need for repair of the wheelchair ramp that is outside the kitchen area.
,} The interior of the house needs to be renovated - mainly the kitchen, the walls, all restrooms need
to be refurbished and remodeled. The basement needs additional lighting as well as a water source
to provide additional work space for the clubs. The second floor needs to also be remodeled so that
it meets the needs of the current tenants as well as create a new meeting area.
These improvements would open the door to more expanded community use of the facility. It would
aid in allowing current occupying groups to develop programing that could generate a revenue
stream with the proceeds going into a fund to continue the maintenance and upkeep of the Scott
House/Center. Improvements could also increase the touring of the grounds by the community and
outside visitors as well as increase the wedding rentals of the gardens.
Maintenance:
There is a need to provide increased custodial services at many of the Parks Department buildings.
So that buildings are properly maintained. Increased custodial services can also aid in preventing
increased deterioration. This item would go a long way in providing a more pleasing environment
for the public to enjoy as well as prevent repairs that would not have occurred if the facility was
consistently maintained. Programing can be expanded at some facilities if there was increased
maintenance and custodial services. With increased programing and community use comes an
increase need for adequate maintenance services, without this increased use can cause more rapid
deterioration which could lead to faster need for renovation and even a decrease in community use
do to conditions.
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The lack of security aids at some Parks Department facilities is also believed to be a hindrance to
increased community use. Some facilities are limited in lighting around the exteriors while other
due to increase in break ins and vandalism warrant a security system. Collaboration with law
enforcement and neighborhood groups at some areas may help in deterring crime. However, security
lighting that is harder to vandalize, light sensitive fixtures, and better security doors are needed at
some facilities, as well as more adequate lighting in adjoining parking lots (i.e. Grand River Park).
Many facilities due to age and deterioration have become easier targets for vandals and are in need
of better security aids than padlocks. Increased outside light can deter unwanted elements around
the exterior of the buildings. This can aid in reducing vandalism, break ins, and the rapid building
deterioration associated with it.
New Revenue Streams - Community Projects - Development of Programs to expand
Community Use:
Due to budgetary constraints the need for new revenue streams is evident. Through collaborative
efforts with non-profit organizations, community groups, and neighborhood associations programing
can be developed that has a dual purpose of increasing community use of buildings and creating a
revenue stream that can help in the maintenance and upkeep of Parks and Recreation facilities. By
developing programing that is staffed by trained volunteers provided by the community but overseen
by the Parks and Recreation Department there is a potential for generating new revenue at low cost.
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Models such as those created by the Friends of Cooley Garden and Greater Lansing Garden Club
who have developed activities with the help of the Parks Department that create revenue, involves
the community, and showcases areas such as Cooley Gardens are good examples of programs that
work. Collaborating with community groups such as these, who have shown an interest in helping
to create programs or concepts, with the goal of informing the community and providing a revenue
stream that goes toward a specific project or goal is one way to bolster community interest and
expand community use.
Improve the definition on public access and call on the human resources of non -profits and
community organizations to create activities like art shows, public seminars, craft shows whose
revenue can go toward the improvement, maintenance, or creation of community programs in Parks
Department facilities.
The first step is to look at all angles of community partnerships, or create partnerships, specify in
current leases for tenants to provide or design a program that brings the community into
underutilized facilities. Explore creative lease agreements that would allow for a community
projects or collaborate with community service organizations like Capitol Area Community Services,
or Michigan State University on projects that are mutually beneficial to the public from a leisure
service standpoint.
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�} FOCUS GROUP: CULTURAL ARTS & HISTORICAL PROGRAM
FOCUS GROUP MEMBERS:
Elizabeth Homer, Chairperson, Curator, Turner -Dodge House & Heritage Center
Dick Schaefer, Planning Team Member, Landscape Architect, Lansing Parks & Recreation
Erin Batdorff, Turner -Dodge House, B.A. in the History of Arts
Pat Clark, Greater Lansing Convention & Visitors Bureau
Brittani Harris, Waverley H.S., Cultural Arts student
Rita LaMoreaux, Turner -Dodge Board, completing M.A. in Nonprofit Administration
Marc Levitt, Turner -Dodge House, M.A. in History
Jose Lopez, Lopez & Associates, Arts & Cultural grant writer and active in OTBADA
Linda Sutton, Old Town MainStreet, former director
John Groghan, Environmental Tech
Jerry Lawler, Turner -Dodge Board
Jerry Roe, Turner -Dodge Board
Over half of this committee is under the age of 34, in keeping with the targeted audience of the Cool
Cities Initiative.
1. Complete Phase II of the Master Plan for the Turner -Dodge House.
This should include completion of updating of electrical and mechanical systems,
renovations/restoration of interpretive period rooms, new parking on the west side, and
landscaping improvements. Phase II utilizes local support from the private sector, as well as
grant funding resources such as federal preservation and foundation grants. The Friends of
Turner -Dodge have initiated Phase II funding efforts. The City should secure the right of first
refusal for the two properties west of the Turner Dodge House for future acquisition
2. Support the establishment of a City of Lansing History, Arts and Culture Commission.
This commission would promote history, art and culture in the community and the development
of a sense of place; leverage our creative resources and encourage cooperation with
metropolitan history, arts, and cultural agencies; establish an endowment fund, assist the mayor
and council in the development of a public policies to preserve the City's architectural treasures
and other policies as needed, work with other boards and commissions to strengthen the
aesthetics and appeal of projects that affect public places.
Conserve and Preserve the City's Historical Treasures and Unique Character.
Preserve, develop and maintain the arts, cultural and historical features of the city's parks,
cemeteries, parks facilities, gardens, the river access facilities, and river walk. Work in concert
with the Cool City priorities of the State and City which include providing walkable cities,
fostering the City's unique character, preserving open spaces, and designs that foster gathering
places and unique art venues. Utilize the funding of the Parks millage, private funding, Federal
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r - ) and State funded initiatives.
4. Support the establishment of a Downtown Lansing Arts and Cultural Center and District.
Support the efforts of the City of Lansing and the Greater Lansing Arts Council to bring a new
Arts and Education Center to downtown Lansing and create an Arts, Historical and Cultural
District which would overlap the Principle Shopping District, including Old Town and the
Turner -Dodge House, and older historic neighborhoods such as Washington Avenue south of
Elm Street and historically significant downtown buildings. The Arts and Education Center
would be a part of a unique and vibrant district incorporating artists, businesses, historical, arts
and cultural organizations, arts and history venues, public art and special events.
5. Complete Phase III of the Master Plan for the Turner -Dodge House.
This should include reconstruction of the two-story carriage house to the west of the Turner -
Dodge House to serve as a Visitor Orientation Center with handicapper access and interior
restructuring to serve as offices, archival and storage area, gift shop, exhibit area for local
history, art and culture, interpretive area, and banquet room for revenue generating private
functions. This phase should also include the staffing and marketing of the Turner -Dodge House
& Heritage Center, Park and Carriage House.
DISCUSSION:
The state Cool Cities Initiative demonstrates the growing awareness of the need for preservation of
significant landmarks and the increased interest in local history, arts and culture. Cultural heritage
programs have generated public support for restoration and maintenance of facilities such as the
Turner -Dodge House. In 1979, the City Council established a Council -Citizens Liaison Committee
on the Arts, but it has been inactive for many years. Increasingly, people perceive the need for
organizational structures and City policies to facilitate the development of historical, arts and cultural
facilities and programs which involve more than a single City department and could assist and help
guide the work of the Parks Department in Historical, Arts and Cultural areas. The educational,
recreational, and economic benefit to the community and to local revitalization make these
recommendations viable lines of pursuit.
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FOCUS GROUP: DOWNTOWN PARKS
FOCUS GROUP MEMBERS:
Dick Schaefer, Chair, Landscape Architect, Lansing Parks and Recreation
Robert Ford, Planning Team Member, Landscape Architects & Planners, Inc.
Ellen Kays, Downtown Neighborhood Association Representative
Robin Menefee, Native American Arts Council
Kevin Meyer, Common Ground / Meridian Entertainment
Peter Sullivan, LEPFA, (Lansing Center)
Penny Zago, Downtown Neighborhood Association Representative
Joan Sheldon, Durant Park Representative
Shane Silsby, Lansing Transportation and Parking Department
Larry Meyer, Cherry Hill Park/Reutter Park, Lansing City Councilmember
PRIORITIES:
After a discussion of the issues identified from the first meeting, new ideas were entertained.
Additional discussion followed. The following represents the FIVE most important issues. We also
ranked the remaining issues in priority order. Because there are seven Downtown Parks that were
being evaluated we asked the Focus Group to identify top issues within each park first then identify
the top five among all of the parks.
Riverfront Park — Downtown Entertainment Events Venue — The highest ranked project was the
Events Venue within Riverfront Park. The venue would be regional in nature and include a variety
of physical improvements to be able to host outdoor shows and entertainment venues. The
improvements are envisioned to be located on the west bank of the Grand River immediately in front
of Lansing Community College. Improvements would include but not be limited to a main
amphitheater or events stage including: lighting, overhead structure, seating for viewers, crowd
control, walkways, utility upgrades and other support facilities. During the times when the stage is
not being used the park should be configured to be used as a downtown open space or park uses.
The River Trail should be preserved and improved along the west bank from Shiawassee Street to
the railroad bridge (used exclusively by pedestrians as a river crossing). Although the park will be
closed during scheduled events it is important maintain pedestrian use throughout the park when
events are not in use. Park uses should include but not be limited to the River Trail, additional
walking paths, recreational field game area, additional landscaping, outdoor seating areas, and
passive waterfront improvements.
River Trail Extension — Extend the River Trail on the west bank of the Grand River from Riverfront
Park to Cherry Hill Park. This would include Riverfront Park, Wentworth Park, and Cherry Hill
Park. Public easements or land acquisitions would form the remaining connections. From Cherry
Hill Park extend the trail across the Grand River at River Street via a proposed pedestrian bridge.
(previously an automobile bridge, which was demolished). This would allow the trail user to use
either the east or west side of the river within the downtown area creating a series of pedestrian
"loops" linking businesses, parks and retail establishments. .
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Ferris Park — Convert Existing Parking Lot to Open Space — The next highest ranked project was the
conversion of the southeast parking lot which is currently operated by the State of Michigan back
to open space. This area was proposed to be used for tennis courts as per the current park plan. It
is reported that the lot will revert to park space as soon as the State of Michigan is able to provide
equivalent parking within the Downtown, which should be forthcoming within the next 1-2 years
according to the City of Lansing Transportation Dept.
Burchard Park — Property Acquisition — The abandoned rail road property immediately east of
Burchard Park would allow another pedestrian or bicycle corridor from "Old Town" to the Central
Business District. It might also be promoted for a trolley to be used for commuting back and forth.
Portions of this railroad corridor traverse Riverfront Park that is currently used by pedestrians and
is recognized as a part of the River Trail. The Focus Group thought it was time to acquire the
railroad property to assure future public use.
Cherry Hill Park — In addition to having the River Trail extension through Cherry Hill Park another
upgrade was mentioned, namely; the upgrade of the existing parking lot. There seems to be a lack
of parking spaces for cars and cars with boat trailers. This being the only boat launch on the "middle
river" it was thought to be important to better serve boaters and the Lansing Police Department boat
squad.
OTHER DOWNTOWN PARK ISSUES LISTED IN PRIORITY ORDER:
_) Durant Park — Significant improvements have been made to the park since the last comprehensive
plan was developed. The beautification efforts should be continued. Suggestions included installing
landscaping and irrigation. Maintenance was also mentioned as a high priority.
Ferris Park — The park needs picnic tables and additional seating areas. It was also noted that the
park needs additional landscaping, irrigation system, more maintenance, and additional patrols by
the Lansing Police Dept.
Reutter Park — The park needs beautification. Adding landscape materials and an irrigation system
would support this goal. Maintenance was also mentioned as a high priority.
Wentworth Park — The park needs additional beautification. It was mentioned that the park needs
additional landscaping to support this goal.
Riverfront Park — In addition to the Events Venue the group thought it was important to include
additional lighting or upgrade existing lighting along the River Trail on the east bank of the Grand
River.
Burchard Park — The existing parking lot that services "Old Town" could use electrical "hook-ups"
and other facilities that would lend support to the festivals that occur in this area. A closer
evaluation will be needed to thoroughly understand all of the needs.
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11, FOCUS GROUP: FLEET COMMUNICATIONS MAINTENANCE
FOCUS GROUP MEMBERS:
Tim Simon, Chair, Oak Park Garage Supervisor, Lansing Parks & Recreation
Tanya Moore, Planning Team Member, Landscape Architect, Lansing Parks & Recreation
Paul Dykema, Forestry Manager, Lansing Parks & Recreation
Steve Widder, Grounds & Landscape Maintenance Manager, Lansing Parks & Recreation
Irene Cahill, Forestry Supervisor, Lansing Parks & Recreation
Dominic Fucciolo, Forestry Supervisor, Lansing Parks & Recreation
John Bauer, Grounds & Landscape Maintenance Supervisor, Lansing Parks & Recreation
John Johnson, Golf Maintenance Supervisor, Lansing Parks & Recreation
The Park & Recreation Department's two way radio system was moved to the Board of Water
and Light and it is recommended that they be the system operator for the next five years. Dick
Rice from the Board has stated there will be no major changes to the system. The shared system
costs are projected to be $7.30 per radio, per month, (radios on the air).
2. With moving to the Board's system, the quality of communications has increased dramatically.
However, with the condition (age) of our current radios, once they fail we will have no support
for repair. We will need to replace at least six radios per calender year to maintain consistent
radio communications with crews.
3. Staff has suggested that the Department look into purchasing a limited number of Nextel
phones. These would be handed out to staff when current radios go down and are sent in for
repairs. This would also give additional (limited) communications to crews when and if the
Board's system failed and we were off the air.
-,) FOCUS GROUP: FORESTRY (Street and Park)
FOCUS GROUP MEMBERS:
Paul Dykema, Chairperson, Forestry Manager, Parks & Recreation
Dick Schaefer, Planning Team Member, Landscape Architect, Parks & Recreation
Professor James Kielbaso, Michigan State University
Stephen Woods, Vice President, Smith Tree & Landscape
Alan Carroll, System Integrity Manager, Board of Water & Light
Monica Terrell, Park Board Member
Rick Kibbey, Park Board Member
Irene Cahill, Forestry Supervisor, Parks & Recreation
Dominic Fucciolo, Forestry Supervisor, Parks & Recreation
Joan Bauer, Lansing City Councilmember
Geneva Smith, Lansing City Councilmember
PRIORITIES:
Several issues will become prominent in the management of the City of Lansing Forestry Program.
These general categories are Exotic Pest Management and Control, Tree Pruning Frequency,
Technology, Volunteers and Interns, and Crego Park.
1 1. Exotic Pest Management and Control - Exotic pests of have become increasingly important to
l the Parks and Recreation Department, and it appears that this type of problem will become more
important in the future. Exotic pests new to our area that are impacting our forests and trees
include giant hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum), goutweed (Aegopodium podagraria), and
Emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis). Goutweed was found in Scott Woods Park where it
was killing under story trees. This goutweed infestation is under treatment for eradication. Giant
hogweed was recently found in Attwood Park where it had been planted by a park neighbor.
Eradication of this infestation will be performed by the Michigan Department of Agriculture
and will take at least three years.
The most recent and potentially the most damaging exotic pest introduced into Michigan is the
Emerald ash borer (EAB). This ash borer is lethal to all the native species of ash (Fraxinus) in
Michigan, and has recently been discovered in southern Lansing. For many years ash has been
heavily planted in urban environments because it was relatively pest free and transplanted
easily. The Lansing area was no exception to that trend. Native ash species are normally found
growing in low -land areas such as river valleys. This explains why a large area of Lansing has
ash as a major component of the native tree population. Given the prominence of ash in Lansing
it is estimated that over 60,000 landscape, park, and river trail trees will succumb to EAB and
will require removal. One half of these trees are owned by the City of Lansing Parks and
Recreation Department.
Public awareness of EAB and tree care in general is a priority. Lansing residents generally
_ appreciate trees and, as a community, have avoided many of the pit falls other communities
have experienced, but education is needed on how to slow the spread of EAB, what to plant to
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) avoid future monocultures, and plant care in general.
Removal of Emerald ash borer infested/killed trees will be an important issue in the community.
Government agencies need to work together to minimize the financial impact of tree removal
(which can exceed $3,000 per tree) on residents. EAB eradication funding, grants, and
insurance policies are potential sources of funding for tree removal. The public will need to be
made aware of these programs and their impact on the community. Utilization of volunteers
going door-to-door talking with residents in affected areas of the community is one example of
this type of outreach program. Trees must be removed in a timely manner if personal injury and
property damage are to be minimized and electrical system integrity is to be maintained.
Removal of over 35,000 landscape trees in parks, golf courses, cemeteries, and along streets
will overburden the tree nursery system. Additional lands need to be identified and dedicated
as tree nursery locations. These sites must be cleared and stocked so that those trees will have
a chance to grow to acceptable size for use in our facilities and along streets to replace dead ash
trees in a timely manner.
Two ash trees have been identified that are considered "Heritage" trees for the parks where they
grow. The first tree is a green ash that is growing on the southeast corner of Quentin Park at the
corner of Pattengill Avenue and W. Barnes Avenue. The crown of this tree measures
approximately 100 feet across. The "Quentin Park Ash" is the largest tree in the park and may
have been on the site when the park was built. The second "Heritage" ash tree in Lansing is
growing at Kircher/Municipal Baseball Field. This green ash tree might be considered historic
because of the prominence of some of the people who played baseball at the field. This tree is
approximately sixty (60) feet height, has a trunk diameter of forty (40) inches and has a crown
spread of eighty-five (85) feet. Both of these trees should receive treatment with pesticides in
an effort to avoid infestation by EAB.
2. Tree Pruning Frequency - The City of Lansing tree pruning frequency is twice the national
standard and must be reduced if storm damage is to be minimized and electrical system integrity
maintained. The potential exists for the removal of declining trees sooner in their lives, doing
less work per visit, and spending less time doing political and/or citizen requested work. The
Forestry Section should continue its efforts to discover and utilize tree species with reduced
maintenance needs. Additional funding for the Section's pruning activities should be explored.
Potential new sources of income to the section could include new income from the
Telecommunications Act, grants, or gifts.
Communication of tree pruning needs to residents through educational programming should be
explored. Currently the Forestry Section prunes both public and privately owned trees if they
impact the right-of-way or park lands. If residents care for their own trees, this would free time
for Forestry employees to work on public trees. Volunteers might be utilized in various ways
in this program.
3. Technology and Equipment -Forestry does not have a GIS/GPS inventory despite our inventory
program being GIS capable. The Section should work with Management Services to obtain GIS
hardware to perform an inventory. Injured workers could be utilized to perform the inventory.
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Paper work order and reporting systems are time consuming and inefficient. Hand-held data
collectors should be purchased that are capable or recording work orders and accomplishments.
The data would be uploaded and downloaded between the data collectors and the server daily.
Additional software development might need to take place in order to accomplish this goal.
When major storms hit, a community communication between supervisors and work groups
may become difficult because power to transmitters and towers might be severed. Placing GPS
transmitters in trucks would help supervisors find mobile work units during emergency
operations and record what situations have been addressed.
4. Volunteers and Interns - Significant room exists for volunteers and interns to work in the
Forestry Section. Potential projects and job responsibilities for these people could include
conducting a tree inventory or working with citizens. Residents trying to contact the Forestry
and Grounds Sections via telephone never talk to a human on their first call because of a lack
of clerical staff. Managers and supervisors are performing all the clerical functions being
completed for the sections. Management and the effected unions should discuss what union
tasks can be performed by interns and volunteers without jeopardizing paying jobs. If the
Community Center Section clerical staff positions are filled, one of the clerical staff should be
shared between the sections as per the 1993 reorganization plan.
5. Crego Park - Scrap wood from the Public Service Department, Grounds and Golf Course
} Sections, and logs left over from the 1999 storm cleanup effort are stored on this site. This site
should be cleaned up as soon as possible so the site can be utilized for other activities.
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--, FOCUS GROUP: GOLF OPERATIONS (Lansing Municipal)
FOCUS GROUP MEMBERS:
Don Ballard, Chairperson, Manager of Golf, Parks & Recreation Department
Tanya Moore, Planning Team Member, Landscape Architect, Parks & Recreation Dept.
John Johnson, Golf Maintenance Supervisor, Parks & Recreation Department
Sue Carrow, Golf Operations Supervisor, Parks & Recreation Department
Jason Crocker, Assistant Golf Operations Supervisor, Parks & Recreation Department
Gray Tuttle, President, Greater Lansing Amateur Golf Association
Kris Nicholoff, President, Lansing Youth Recreation Fund
Tom McNeal, Owner Country House Catering
Dave Panici, Golf Coach Eastern High School (Boys & Girls)
Russ Cunningham, Junior Golf Liaison, GLAGA
PRIORITIES:
The group met to discuss the current condition and the future of the City of Lansing Golf Operation.
The state of the game of golf at this time makes the future operation of the City of Lansing golf
program important to the entire area. Historically people have looked to the City to provide
affordable golfing experiences. This must continue in the future in order to bring new customers into
the sport. We must look to ways of developing our own customer base in order to make the golf
l operation of the City of Lansing successful in the future. We must also be fiscally responsible in
these ends we recommend the following:
6. Provide Junior Golf opportunities to bring the next generation of golfers into the sport.
• Initiate, promote and ensure the First Tee of Lansing program
• Continue the Youth Scholarship Program with GLAGA & LYRF
• Develop a Junior League program at Red Cedar
• Increase the visibility of existing Junior Tournament opportunities and expand where
possible.
2. Provide learning opportunities for area residents at the Sycamore Learning Center and Driving
Range by developing lesson programs with qualified teaching professionals. Develop and offer
a series of lesson programs and golf clinics to bring people to golf.
3. Examine future clubhouse expansion and/or additional facilities at Groesbeck to provide
opportunities for larger golf outings, wedding receptions and parties. Current facilities are
inadequate to be competitive in this area.
4. Examine the future needs of Waverly Golf Course. This will help it be an asset to the golf
program of the City of Lansing.
• Improve clubhouse and maintenance facilities at Waverly Golf Course to provide attractive
and functional customer and employee service areas.
• Provide irrigation improvements for entire course. Current system of irrigating greens and
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tees only is inadequate due to its age and pipe capacity. Watered play areas are expected by
the golfing public. In order to be competitive in the Lansing golf market this has to happen.
5. Develop a marketing program to promote City of Lansing golf and increase visibility and
market share of our facilities in the golf community. Examples:
• Advertising campaign to promote golfing opportunities, discounts available and availability
of golf in Lansing. Funding must be provided to compete with the private sector for
customers.
• Opportunities for visibility in the area should be expanded. Examples would be expanding
hosting of regional and state-wide golf tournaments and fundraiser outings.
• If changes are made to make weddings and large meetings possible, do a large ad campaign
to advise public of opportunities.
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t FOCUS GROUP: NATURAL AREAS
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FOCUS GROUP MEMBERS:
Clara Bratton, Chairperson, Naturalist, Leisure Services, Lansing Parks and Recreation
Bob Ford, Planning Team Member, Landscape Architects & Planners, Inc.
Paul Dykema, Forestry Manager, Lansing Parks and Recreation
Ron Eggleston, Friends of Fenner Advisory Board
Carol Miller, Friends of Fenner Advisory Board
Jason Kilgore, MSU Plant Biology
Shawna Meyers, MSU Forestry
Jason Meyers, MSU Forestry
PRIORITIES:
After a discussion of the issues identified from the first meeting, new ideas were entertained.
Additional discussion followed. The following represent the five most important issues and others
in priority order.
1. Management of Natural Areas - This was the top issue identified following closely by issue
number two. The focus group felt it important to create and inventory and analysis of existing
features and establish a long-term monitoring program to evaluate the stability and integrity of
} the habitat. Management of issues would also include the evaluation of imminent impacts such
as; the proposed "Dog Walk" adjacent to Scott Woods, the proposed extension of the River
Trail's southern leg which passes through Scott Woods and the impact of cross country skiing
in Scott Woods. Other areas frequently mentioned include Crego, FennerNature Center, Scubel
Park, portions of Potter Park, Mt. Hope and Evergreen Cemeteries, and the Cemetery Office
Complex. The main purpose to manage natural areas is to evaluate and propose measures to
control "overuse" and "unlimited access" to the natural habitat and create "balance" between
"the desire to use" and "the need to preserve" the natural habitats identified.
2. Advisory Board - This issue was highly ranked and was a close second to issue number one.
The Natural Area Advisory Board would be comprised of various members, many of which,
would be local professionals (MSU / others) in addition to city staff. The reason is to bring a
variety of perspectives to the board and offer the best collective thinking available within the
region. The board would be composed of knowledgeable people focused upon the development
of goals relating to the preservation, careful development and/or acquisition of additional
natural areas within the City of Lansing. The board would also propose guidelines, policy
drafts, and address specific management issues. The area most frequently identified includes
the area created by Fenner Nature Center, Crego Park, Shubel Park, portions of Potter Park, Mt.
Hope and Evergreen Cemeteries, Scott Woods (and newly acquired acreage west of Scott
Woods), Sycamore Golf Course, and the proposed "Dog Park". Other area identified include
Kimberly Park, Grand River Park (west side), Sheffield, Fine Park and others.
3. Master Plans - This issue was weighted about 50 percent less than the first two issues. Create
` master plans for natural areas within the city. Although each park should have its own master
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-•� plan it is equally important to integrate properties that lie within the same biological ecosystem.
1 Less attention should be paid to property lines and more emphasis placed on integrated natural
systems. The plans should not only concentrate on physical projects but also on managerial
procedures. Practices and methodologies should be emphasized along with educational classes
and public displays. A specific issue that was mentioned was the need for a pedestrian
connection from Fenner Nature Center to Crego Park either by an "at grade crossing" or a
"pedestrian overpass." A link to the existing River Trail was also mentioned as an objective.
4. Public Education - This issue was weighted about 50 percent of the top two issues. There is a
need to educate public regarding the status of our natural areas, their use, preservation,
development and/or acquisition within the city. It was recommended that a "Task Force" be
created to spearhead this issue. The Task Force should concentrate on bringing attention to the
issue, inviting people to participate, advertise the benefits of natural areas and bring people into
the natural environment in a controlled fashion. Some specific issues that were noted include
increased bio-diversity, retention of biological integrity/value, and balancing public access with
overuse of natural areas. It was also noted that education should be for all ages from school age
to senior citizens.
5. Staffing -This issue was weighted about 50% of issues three and four. There was a need to hire
staff to facilitate the above mentioned programs and projects. The focus group thought that two
naturalists were needed immediately with more to follow in the future.
OTHER ISSUES:
Partnerships - The Natural Area Advisory Board should act as a liaison and help foster partnerships
between local jurisdictions such as: Ingham County Parks Commission, Ingham County Drain
Commissioner, and adjacent communities like Delhi Township, Delta Township, Meridian
Township, and private and public organizations. This would help preserve and control larger
geographical areas, which would benefit the entire ecosystem.
Dog Park - Evaluate the impacts of the "Dog Park" proposed to be located immediately east of Scott
Woods. Members were concerned about the close proximity of the dogs to the natural environment.
Impacts such as noise and additional congestion were primary concerns.
Small Natural Parcels - Identify, obtain and preserve small natural parcels within the city. These
small parcels of land that are primarily underdeveloped offer unique refuge for animals within the
city.
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•) FOCUS GROUP: PARK LAND (dedicated or not) ' '
FOCUS GROUP MEMBERS:
Tanya Moore, Co -Chairperson, Landscape Architect, Lansing Parks & Recreation
Bob Ford, Co -Chairperson, Landscape Architects & Planners, Inc.
Murdock Jemerson, Planning Team Member, Director, Parks & Recreation Department
Paul Dykema, Forestry Manager, Lansing Parks & Recreation
Robert Engel, Real Estate Broker, Lansing Planning & Neighborhood Development "
John Grannell, Lansing Assessors Office (2/4/04 only)
Brett Kaschinske, Interim Manager of Leisure Services, Lansing Parks & Recreation
Dennis Lysakowski, Interim Dev. Mgr., Lansing Planning & Neighborhood Dev. (2/4/04 only)
Bill Rieske, Senior Planner, Lansing Planning & Neighborhood Development
Dick Schaefer, Landscape Architect, Lansing Parks & Recreation
Margo Vroman, Assistant City Attorney, Lansing Attorney's Office (2/4/04 only)
Steve Widder, Grounds & Landscape Maintenance Manager, Lansing Parks & Recreation
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The group met on February 4 and 26, 2004. Various issues were discussed as they related to
acquisition, disposal and management of the Lansing Park System. The following a synopsis of the
issues identified for future discussion and prioritization.
! Acquisition
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.
(Contamination is present on the site which would limit the uses to non -evasive types, i.e. a
driving range or a new entrance to the golf course.)
2. Crego: 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. (Check on this land —want to
maintain rights to the existing River Trail). It may also serve for zoo expansion and storage
and/or parking off of Aurelius Road. 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 (to keep the entry off
Fidelity Rd.).
3. 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, properties
along Sycamore Creek should be acquired to connect the trail south to the Poyet property, Hope
Soccer complex and finally to Delhi Township. Lands located to the north and west of Dietrich
Park such as Peckham, ProBowl and Liebler properties, the abandoned railroad property on the
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south side of the Grand River east of the BWL land, an easement along the Consumers Power
property east of the railroad land and easements or purchase of properties connecting to Dietrich
park. Property to the west of Moores Park, particularly the CNN Railroad property should be
acquired through easement to connect the trail to Grand River Park. Furthermore, acquisition
of parcels in downtown Lansing on the west side of the river should be acquired so that the trail
may be developed on both sides of the river throughout downtown Lansing. These acquisitions
should coordinate with the Reconnaissance Study commissioned by the EDC Department and
the Army Corps of Engineers. Small parcels 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.
4. 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.
Wentworth Park can be linked with Louis F. Adado/Riverfront Park to the north in conjunction
with the Ottawa Station Redevelopment Project (no plans known for the redevelopment of this
structure). Acquisition of properties in this district supports the linkage of attractions and open
space, as well as the continuous river walk on both sides of the river (refer to the Waterfront
Development Plan), and, if feasible, pedestrian/bicycle bridges. A feasibility study should be
conducted to determine the best linkages. (Add Development of the River Trail on the west side
of the river through the downtown section and the correlation this any riverfront development
would have in relationship to the Reconnaissance Study being done by EDC.)
5. Turner/Dodge: In keeping with the Turner/Dodge master plan, acquisition of the 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.
6. Oak Park Field Office & Maintenance Complex: The existing complex used by the department's
grounds maintenance, forestry and garage sections is not adequate for the needs of these
operations. The site is not large enough and efforts to acquire more land surrounding the current
complex concluded that in order to have an adequate facility, these operations would have to find
a new site or possible combine with the City's Central Garage operation. It was determined that
a combined operation would require 12-13 acres and a 33,000 sq. ft. building. The old Metro
Ford site which is available is approximately 12 acres.
7. Forestry Tree Nursery: The Forestry Division is in need of a site, approximately 5 acres in size,
for tree nursery operations. Possible sites include the site being added to Scott Woods currently
under the Public Service Department's jurisdiction.
8. Ci . -Wide: Acquisitions should be sought by the department which meet the following criteria:
a) make park lands more useable
b) provide better or improved ingress and egress and linkages between park
} facilities and other city attractions
c) have river frontage or provide better use or access to the river within Lansing
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d) land donations that meet specific purpose or serve specific park or recreation
s related needs. Non-contiguous park land donations should be large if they
intend to stand alone.
e) provide buffers or setbacks between different land uses
f) allow property lines to align properly or "square off' irregular shaped parcels
g) lands that are in the best interest of the citizens of Lansing
h) lands available for the proper operation and maintenance of the department
Disposal:
1. Foster Street Lots: This site is located at the end of Foster St. two blocks away from Foster Park.
The contamination, which exists on most of the site, discourages any possible park development.
Currently the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality is planning on doing
environmental re -mediation by excavation and capping of the contaminated sections of the site.
2. Highway Parcel B: This site is located on the south side of I-96 and at the east end of Dadson
Dr. (Note: The site now has a cell tower place on it. The lease money from the cell tower is
appropriated into the Park Land and Acquisition Development account. It is now in the
Department's best interest to retain the site.)
3. Mifflin Property: These vacant parcels located south of Kalamazoo Street at the south end of
Mifflin Street have little recreational potential due to their size. As with the Foster Lots, this area
of the city is served by Foster Park which is three blocks away. An individual has expressed
interest in the purchase of these parcels for other uses. This property is in the floodplain and
holds limited potential for single family development.
4. The Paulson Site: The Paulson site located in the northeast corner of the City at the east end of
Paulson Street is an inactive landfill which has remained unused for many years. Being adjacent
to the active Granger landfill, this vacant site may serve a better use by expanding the landfill
site to the east.
5. At the October 1994 Park Board meeting a number of parks were discussed for possible
disposal. Four of eleven sites considered received a majority vote of the Park Board. These are:
1) Elmhurst Park (give to school), 2) Foster Park (sell south vacant lots and lots at end of street),
3) Highway Parcel B (discussed above) and 4) Munn Park land trade (Note that this went to a
vote of the people and the land trade was approved and consummated.). The following sites did
not receive a majority vote of the Park Board: Filley Park (sell west), Graves Park, McKinch
(sell south portion), Quentin Park (sell lot 15), Reasoner Park (sell portion of), Regent Park and
Willoughby Park
6. Grand Woods Park: Grand Woods Park is cufrently leased to Delta Township and may at some
point might be transferred to Delta Township or Eaton County so as to keep the land in public
trust.
' 7. Elmhurst Park: The Park Board recommended transferring this land back to the schools for their
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use. As with most of the school park sites, if one entity maintained it, great efficiency could be
assured plus it relates more to school use than park functions.
Other: Other park lands 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 park lands which fall into this category. It is not the intention of the Lansing Parks and
Recreation 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 established under the 1979 City Council Policy.
Further Discussion:
Future Goals and Objectives for this area of focus are to routinely assess open space, natural lands
and other properties for acquisition, expansion or lease as future park land, as well as review current
park lands and properties for possible disposal by:
_ 1. Coordinating with the City Master Plan to classify land as dedicated park, managed open space,
etc.
2. Assessing the standards by which we measure the department when compared to other agencies
nationwide.
3. Developing feasibility studies for property to gain a better understanding of the purpose and
overall benefit to the existing Parks & Recreation system.
a. What are the current trends?
b. What is the impact on the natural resources?
c. What is the population and demographics of the area?
d. What will be the function of the property?
e. What is the relationship to similar facilities provided in the area?
f. Will the property create linkages?
g. What will be the impact on maintenance?
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,- -� FOCUS GROUP: POTTER PARK AND ZOO
FOCUS GROUP MEMBERS:
Gerry Brady, Co -Chairperson, Zoo Director, Lansing Parks and Recreation
Carol Webster, Co -Chairperson, Executive Director of Potter Park Zoological Society
Dick Schaefer, Planning Team Member, Landscape Architect, Lansing Parks & Recreation
Tara Harrison, Veterinarian/Curator, Potter Park Zoo, Lansing Parks and Recreation
Paul Dykema, Forestry Manager, Lansing Parks and Recreation
Harold Leeman, City Council Member
Rick Kibbey, Park Board Member
Keith Aldrich, Potter Park Zoological Society Board Member
Dennis Laidler, Potter Park Zoological Society Education Curator
PRIORITIES FOR POTTER PARK ZOO:
1. Work with the American Zoological Association and the Potter Park Zoological Society to
develop the zoo becoming private going to a Public/Private Partnership.
2. Plan developed to maintain and sustain the zoo's existing buildings, exhibits and grounds.
3. Enhance Visitor Experience (signage, education programs, graphics). Incorporate the Red Cedar
T River, and redesign the Zoo Entrance.
4. Renovate the Bird/Reptile Building and Rhino Area.
5. Expand Zoo Hospital/Clinic/Quarantine. Surgery, necropsy, quarantine are done in the same
building. A separate surgery room is needed.
- FOCUS GROUP: PUBLIC ART
FOCUS GROUP MEMBERS:
Dick Schaefer, Chair, Landscape Architect, Lansing Parks and Recreation
Murdock Jemerson, Planning Team Member, Director Lansing Parks and Recreation
Catherine Babcock, Lansing Art Gallery
Jack Bergeron, Lansing Community College
Priscilla Holmes, Reotown Commercial Association
Sue Mills, Arts Council of Greater Lansing
Joan Sheldon, Lansing Citizen
Listed in order of most importance.
1. Reactivate the Council -Citizens Liaison Committee on the Arts to develop and administer
policies, which promote, implement and maintain art in public spaces.
2. Develop a public art policy to govern acquisition, safety, standards, insurance, indemnification,
ownership, maintenance and disposition.
3. Catalogue works of art in the Lansing Park System and inventory their condition.
4. Provide revenue for existing and new pieces of art by establishing endowments, seeking
donations and grants, having fund -raises, applying to foundations and other sources of funding.
5. Designate specific parks for either temporary or permanent art display.
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---•) FOCUS GROUP: RECREATION PROGRAMMING
FOCUS GROUP MEMBERS:
Brett Kaschinske, Chair, Manager of Leisure Services, Lansing Parks & Recreation
Murdock Jemerson, Planning Team Member, Director, Lansing Parks and Recreation
John Bauer, Grounds and Landscape Maintenance Superv., Infrastructure, Lansing Parks & Rec.
Mark Simon, Community Building Programmer, Lansing Parks and Recreation
Penny Knupp, Community Building Programmer, Lansing Parks and Recreation
Juan Noyola, Lifetime Sports Supervisor, Lansing Parks and Recreation
Denise Lynch, Special Recreation Services Coordinator, Lansing Parks and Recreation
Joan Lenhard, Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, Lansing Parks and Recreation
Nicole Fisher, Michigan Recreation and Parks Association
Rebecca Kegler, YMCA
Dalia Luera Harris, Police Athletic League
PRIORITIES:
The committee created several categories for Recreation Programming, and developed specific goals
and priorities for each area. At this time there is also a need to improve and expand the agreement
between the Lansing School District and Parks Department to allow increased access and
programming in the school facilities. With increased and expanded after school programming
l '1 through the schools, we are finding it increasingly harder to get space in the schools to use as
program sites. A strong partnership with the schools is also needed to help support the Parks
programs and disperse information throughout the schools to increase participation in our programs.
Overall the committee also feels the need for a marketing person on staff to promote programs within
the department. This position could also be responsible for grant writing and solicitation of
sponsorships from local business.
Community Centers
1. Expand gyms at centers to include bleachers.
2. Create fitness facilities at all centers.
3. Create dance rooms at Foster and create a dance room at Gier.
4. Renovate kitchen facilities at centers.
5. Expand Miller Road to include youth programs after school.
6. Keep an eye out for new facilities in the city for community centers.
Other items include:
Upgrade computers for better customer service.
Pay rates for contract staff should be kept above that of fast food restaurants.
Offer incentives and employee discounts for classes.
Develop better relations with the police.
Revise and update building use policy.
t Create storage facilities outside buildings.
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Enrichment
1. Resident / Non-resident fees - Work to reduce non-resident fees for adult enrichment classes.
This will allow more classes to run and avoid cancellations due to low enrollment.
2. Add a marketing position to the department
3. Keep programming for the trend of child/parent activities not in competitive sports setting.
4. Look at the possibility of mailing community activity guides to all postal patrons and making
it glossy.
Aquatics/Outdoor Pools
1. Any spray park should be located at the south end of town because the pools are located more
to the north of the city. Spray pads should not be in parks with existing pools, unless they are
a zero depth water playground and part of the existing pool. Spray parks also need to be in
parks that are visible to the public and close to major roads.
2. Seating at outdoor pools for parents is needed. Look at possibility of allowing participants to
bring chairs or permanent seating against fence.
3. Expand swimming special interest classes by continuing to foster swim programs and growth
of future lifeguard programs focusing on diversity of staff and use of programming grants.
4. Improve entry ways to Hunter and Moores Parks.
5. Continue to emphasize maintenance on pools that are getting older.
6. Look at the possibility of obtaining pool grant for Moores Park.
Other items:
Vast improvements have been made in terms of health department violations at both pools
and water quality continues to improve.
New filter system at Hunter Park seems to be working.
Need better sign age, friendlier, and prettier signs in the entryways. Overall improve the
aesthetics and create an appeal.
Indoor Pools
1. Expand for weekend programming at the schools.
2. Focus on seniors swim programming.
3. Focus on beginning swim for adults.
Athletics
1. Third diamond for softball and soccer at Davis Park
2. Lighting at park athletic facilities, lighted softball fields, additional scoreboards at Davis and
Sycamore. Replace lights at Kircher.
3. Frances Park Master Plan should include upgrade field to include soccer, sand volleyball etc.
and more sports fields in open areas, i.e., flag football.
4. Renovate St. Joe restroom and renovate fields to possibly include facilities for Mid Michigan
Youth Football.
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5. Renovate Sycamore outfield.
6. Westside north dugouts and score shed need upgrading.
Therapeutic Recreation
1. Focus on the need for large programming areas, such as gyms, schools, etc.
2. Bocce indoor and outdoor fields are needed for programming.
3. Draw on more individuals with physical disabilities.
4. 'Transportation is need for any recreation programs.
5. Improve the partnership with the Lansing School District for promotion of therapeutic
recreation activities.
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- ) FOCUS GROUP: REGIONAL RECREATION ISSUES
FOCUS GROUP MEMBERS:
Murdock Jemerson, Chair, Director Lansing Parks and Recreation
Tanya Moore, Planning Team Member, Landscape Architect, Lansing Parks and Recreation
Dick Benkert, Delta Township Parks and Recreation
Jon Coleman, Tri-County Regional Planning
Paul Curtis, MDNR, Parks and Recreation
John Daher, Lansing Township
Robert Ford, Landscape Architects and Planners Inc.
Mark Jenks, Delhi Township Parks and Recreation
Jeff Kacos, MSU Campus Park and Planning
Brett Kaschinske, Assistant Manager of Leisure Services, Lansing Parks and Recreation
Staci Leyko, DeWitt Recreation Authority
Luann Maisner, Meridian Township Parks and Recreation
Tim McCaffrey, East Lansing Parks and Recreation
John McComb, Lansing Finance Department
Robert Moore, Ingham County Parks
Dan Patton, Eaton County Parks
Bill Rieske, Lansing Planning and Development
Larry Sierra, Michigan State University
1 Peter Stoughton, Delhi Charter Township
l Peter Sullivan, LEPFA
Carol Webster, Potter Park Zoological Society
Carol Wood, Lansing City Council President
David Wiener, Executive Assistant to the Mayor
Linda Sanchez, Chief of Staff, Mayor's Office
Council Public Services Committee Members (Joan Bauer, Harold Leeman, Jr. and Geneva Smith)
CONCLUSIONS
After a discussion of the issues identified from the first meeting, new ideas were entertained.
Additional discussion followed. The following represents the FIVE most important issues and others
in priority order. Please note that there were THREE issues that tied as the most important issue.
1. The Regional Forum: One of the three top priorities was to create a Regional Forum. The
forum will consist of the Recreational Providers" within the community. This will include counties,
Townships, cities, villages and others who provide recreation within the Mid -Michigan Area. The
Forum is expected to meet on a quarterly basis and discuss issues of mutual concern. It was
suggested that the issues identified during this planning session be used as the agenda for the next
meeting. Mr. McCaffery volunteered to host the remaining 2004 forums.
2. Downtown Redevelopment of Parkland: One of the three top priorities was to redevelop the
parks within the central business district. This goal fits the governors' new initiative to create "Cool
Cities" which focuses on the economic revitalization of the central cities. A project, which gained
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- broad support, was the creation of a "Central Events Facility" which would include the
redevelopment of Riverfront Park, especially on the west riverbank.
3. Trails & Greenways: One of the three top priorities was to continue the planning and
development of the trail and greenway projects that are currently underway. This includes the
extension of the River Trail to the south from Potter Park to I-96 (Delhi Township). It also includes
the River Trail to the northwest from Deitrich Park to Waverly Road (Delta Township - North).
Finally, to continue the River Trail to the west from Moores Park to Grand River Park and on to
Waverly Road (Delta Township - South): These connections to adjacent communities were referred
to as "linkages".
4. Preserve Open Space: The Fourth priority was to preserve "Open Space". This rather broad
statement is meant to have sweeping ramifications. Whenever and wherever there is Open Space
available it should be acquired or placed into a conservation easement.
5. Regional Partnerships: The effort should continue to work together to provide recreational
facilities and programs and avoid duplication whenever possible. Groups should include school
districts, governmental agencies and private recreational providers.
The following issues were identified during the second meeting in priority order but did not receive
a very high rating. The first two received a vote from an individual the remainder did not receive
} any votes.
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Planning and Coordination of Parks & Recreational Activities: There was an interest in coordinating
recreational programs and events between agencies. It was thought that this could be accomplished
through the Regional Forum.
Recreational Facilities: Recreational Facilities were mentioned in a general sense. Playgrounds were
specifically emphasized. A more in depth discussion could be conducted through the Regional
Forum.
Stabilize Funding: As in the previous plan regional mileage was discussed. Although it was thought
to be a good idea and had support it did not fair very well against the other issues identified.
Evaluate Regional Recreational Standards: The discussion indicated that the existing national
standards are outdated and not relevant to most modern or developed communities. A more
qualitative analysis needs to be developed to better serve the needs of the modern population.
Maintain Infrastructure: Discussions focused on continuing the same or greater level of maintenance
for existing facilities. Some suggested that existing facilities need to be maintained at a specific
level before new facilities are encouraged. If more facilities are approved then maintenance should
be budgeted on a pro-rata basis.
J Youth Programs: Some felt that youth programs were deficient and needed to have more regional
cooperation. This issue is one that can be discussed in greater detail through the Regional Forum.
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FOCUS GROUP: RIVER TRAIL SYSTEM
FOCUS GROUP MEMBERS:
Tanya Moore, Chair, Landscape Architect for Parks and Recreation Department
Dick Schaefer, Chair, Landscape Architect for Parks and Recreation Department
Robert Ford, Co -Chair, Landscape Architects & Planners, Inc.
Richard Benkert, Director, Delta Township
Paul Hamilton, Planner, Tri-County Planning Agent
Jeff Kacos, Michigan State University, Campus Planning
Wendy Longpre, Landscape Architect for City of East Lansing
Robert Moore, Director, Ingham County Parks Department
Bill Rieske, Planner, Lansing Planning Department
Shane Silsby, Transportation, City of Lansing
PRIORITIES:
The Five -Year Comprehensive Plan included a public participation process. Part of that process
involved 25 different Focus Groups. A staff member chaired each Focus Group. The chairperson
recruited people within the community that had a special interest in that particular area. The process
included two meetings. The first meeting was to generate discussion about specific ideas that would
benefit the public. The second meeting was used to prioritize the issues identified in the preceding
meeting. The goal was to identify the top five most important issues related to the area of focus.
Most suggestions centered on facility improvements, maintenance deficiencies and/or programs that
were needed.
1. Connectivity and Land Acquisition — Continue to develop the Trail and Greenway system
throughout the city and to adjacent communities. Acquire the land or easements necessary to
create the opportunity to connect the trail and extend it to neighborhoods, businesses and retail
centers.
2. Regional Authority — Support continues to grow for a "Regional Trail Authority." This concept
relies upon the assembly of "Partnerships" and "Alliances" between public and private
organizations who will support trails. The goal is to gain the political support to create the
"Authority" and the funding to support it. Funding would probably take the form of a county
wide or Tri-county wide mileage or assessment.
3. Partnerships - Develop partnerships between local jurisdictions and trail supporters. The
partnerships can take different forms such as; trail advocate groups, school districts, non-profit
organizations, corporate sponsors and various citizen groups, etc. The partnerships will enable
groups to assist with communication, funding, maintenance, and development.
4. Maintenance(Canital Improvements / Major Repairs): -There is a concern about the image and
maintenance of the existing "River Trail". The existing trail needs to be evaluated and a serious
commitment made to the improvement of the existing infrastructure. Maintenance should also
include re -building portions of the trail, which will take the form of "Capital Improvement
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# Projects". Other projects should include projects like new rails, decking, infrastructure (if
necessary), benches, trash receptacles, landscaping, and others as they become identified. It is
anticipated that the more routine maintenance will continue to be provided by the Parks
Department through their normal operations budget.
5. Education — There is a lack of information about trails, and the benefits they provide to the
general citizens. There should be a concerted effort to inform the public as to the value a trail
and greenway provide such as higher real estate values, health benefits, social dialogue and
economic benefits to name a few. This could take the form of brochures, school demonstrations,
public announcements, programs, trail walks, web sites and other forms of education.
The following items were mentioned but did not receive enough support to make it into the top five
issues that the committee was responsible to identify.
Safety: - The trail needs to be safe in order to be a positive influence on the city. Therefore a
renewed effort needs to be made to encourage safety patrols along the trail. Other programs like a
"trail watch" or neighborhood groups who are inconspicuous but can reach the police on moments
notice need to be developed or re -issued.
Promote Economic Activity — More emphasis needs to be placed upon the economics of the trail by
initiating new zoning ordinances along the edges of the trail system to stimulate small business such
as: bike shops, cafes, eateries, hotels, and other "cool city" concepts.
Wa. fi�g/Si ns — The Parks and Recreation Department is currently in the process of developing
a new sign program that will provide a coordinated sign system. The system should be designed to
identify other "non -motorized" transportation systems such as sidewalk connections to
neighborhoods, retail centers, bike routes, parks, bridges, and other nearby trail systems.
ISSUES IDENTIFIED:
Various issues were discussed, by park, in random order. The following is a synopsis of the issues
identified for future discussion and prioritization. If there are errors or omissions please note for
next meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 22, 2004, 9:00 A.M. same location. * Represents item
noted by one or more people.
1. * Connectivity — Connect River Trail to neighborhoods, businesses and adjacent
communities. DeWitt is considering a trail south along Turner Street. Delta / Delhi
Townships are considering connections along their borders.
2. * Regional Park Authority — Study the feasibility of creating a Regional Park Authority to
help fund the "regional projects" such as the River Trail, Act 261, 1965.
3. * Economic Development —Help initiate zoning ordinances, building criteria and other tools
that will help the communities orient their businesses toward the River Trail such as: cafes,
eateries, bike shops, hotels, and other "user friendly" business opportunities. Study the
impacts and potentials that trails have on the communities they serve.
4. MDOT — the communication between the City of Lansing and MDOT needs to improve so
that these large scale projects such as: "The Capital Loop" and Pleasant Grove lane
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conversions don't get funded and then deliberately turned back to the state. Better
communication hopefully means better planning. The River Trail is now being considered
for a MDOT grant to connect Potter Park to Hawk Island.
5.
Consumers Energy — A method needs to be developed to allow for CE to grant a 20-year
easement across their transmission lines for trails to be considered for funding by the MDNR.
Currently they grant licenses, which do not qualify for this funding.
6.
* Alliances — Alliances need to be strengthened between the various communities and Rails
to Trails as well as the Health Department to lobby for trail projects. Unify user and special
interest groups to support trails.
7.
* Maintenance — The River Trail is starting to age and is looking "run-down".
Commitments need to be made to renew and rebuild the older portions with a "fresh look".
Develop a long-range maintenance plan to assure maintenance for existing and future trails.
8.
* Way -Finding — a system of signs needs to be developed so that we can identify the River
Trail and connections to the other "non -motorized transpiration systems" such as sidewalks,
bike routes, secondary trails, bridges, etc. Coordinate with CATA on bus stops and surface
bike routes.
9.
* Safety — The trail needs to be safe in order to maintain its reputation and integrity. Create
regular patrols. Resolve conflicts between roller blades, dogs and bikes. Stripe bike lanes.
Add lighting along the trail including lighting the parking lots i.e. Kruger landing / Clippert
Street lot.
10.
Re -Brand the Trail — The trail needs to be re -named because it's becoming more regional.
11.
* Regionalize the Trail — make the trail more regional by connecting to the State Trail
Network, Tri-County, Rails to Trails, etc.
' 12.
* Acquire Land — acquire properties or establish "rights of ways" by purchasing easements,
i.e. the Board of Water & Light properties, or contaminated sites.
13.
Utility Companies — Work with Utility Companies in an attempt to establish trail easements
on their properties. Lansing would benefit from an east / west connector in the southern
portion of the City.
14.
* Coordination — Coordinate between governmental jurisdictions. Coordinate grant
applications on regional issues.
15.
* Education — Provide public education about "non -motorized transportation" issues such
as lane conversions, bike lanes on roads, etc.
16.
* Connect Recreational Facilities — Have the River Trail connect to as many parks as
possible.
17.
Amenities — new benches, new trash receptacles, new restrooms along the trail.
18.
Policy Issue — Have an ordinance that will require pedestrian crossings under any new bridge
where the height requirements can be met.
19.
Design — keep pedestrians and automobiles separate.
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FOCUS GROUP: RIVERFRONT DEVELOPMENT
FOCUS GROUP MEMBERS:
Richard Schaefer, Chair, Landscape Architect, Lansing Parks and Recreation
Robert Ford, Planning Team Member, Landscape Architects and Planners Inc.
Priscilla Holmes, Reo Town / River Point Park / Moores Park
Joe Lessard, MSU Extension Office
Bruce Miller, Lansing Oar and Paddle -Club
Tracy L.C. Miller, Lansing EDC
Bill Rieske, Lansing Planning Office
Jim Grant, NTH Consultants, Ltd.
Nancy Krupiarz, Rails to Trails Conservancy
James Blair, Riverfront Business Center
PRIORITIES:
Promote Economic Activity along the Riverfront — By an overwhelming majority the Focus Group
targeted "economic activity" along the Riverfront. This idea has many different meanings. One
idea was to encourage restaurants and the city to allow the expansion or opening of their doors to
the river. Another was to provide for pedestrian bridges linking the east and west banks of the river
to promote crossover traffic from the business sector to the entertainment sector.. A bridge at
Washtenaw would allow connection to the museum district and a bridge at River Street would allow
a connection from the west bank to the south. Yet another was to allow for more commerce along
the Riverfront by encouraging businesses and restaurants to open outdoor cafes and eateries. It
would also be nice to be able to rent a non -motorized watercraft and paddle up/down the rivers.
This could be done on consignment or possibly be provided by the city.
Wayfinding Signs — Once again signage was viewed as an important item. This issue ranked about
50 percent less than the number one issue. The group indicated that signs were needed for people
to find their way around the Riverfront. Directional signs were thought to be important as well as
interpretative signs (historic or natural features). In addition, signs could be used to promote
tourism and business development by advertising businesses close to the Riverfront and along the
River Trail. Signs on the bridges that cross over the river were also thought to be helpful to people
who use the River Trail and rivers.
Extension of the River Trail Within the Downtown Area — This issue ranked about 50 percent less
than Item number two. The group felt it important to encourage the development of the River Trail
on the west -bank of the Grand River, especially in the Downtown Area. This would allow people
the ability to use both river banks and cross over via pedestrian bridges from time to time. In
addition easy connections to the business and entertainment areas by the use of ramps, stairs, and
walks would help everyone gain access to the River Trail and make it more convenient to use. An
overall sediment was to "continue the development of the River Trail" throughout the city and
specifically from Potter Park to the Hope Soccer Complex and to Delhi Township.
Redevelopment of Brownfields along the River — This issue ranked the same as number three.
4 r'1 There are a number of contaminated sites located along the river. These sites will most likely
qualify for clean-up funds. This would be a method to redevelop the brown field and turn it into
a "greenfield" or park.
Locks at the Two Dams — This item ranked the same as number three and four. Lansing has two
dams within the city limits, the north dam at Burchard Park and the west dam at Moores Park. The
idea was started by a Planning Director to promote waterway boat traffic and offer a way to get over
the dams. This would allow larger boat traffic to move up and down the river and transport people
or goods to various locations along the Riverfront.
The following are items that were mentioned. The items that are underlined did receive 1-2 votes
from participants with the first two receiving two votes.
Safe — Safety along the Riverfront was primarily in conjunction with the River Trail and Grand
River Park. Water safety is important and should be stressed at all public areas. Programs should
be developed to teach people the proper methods to use and the rules to follow.
Water Oualiiy — Improvement of the water quality was thought to be important to allow for body
contact since there is a significant amount of boating and skiing on the Grand River. Improvement
of the water quality would also provide a more aesthetic environment.
Connection to Other Communities — The River Trail is an important feature along the Riverfront
in the Lansing area. The group thought it was important to attempt to connect to other communities
such as: Delhi and Delta Townships.
Revenue Producing Projects — The group thought it was important to continue to support revenue -
producing projects along the Riverfront. There are groups currently located along the river (i.e.
Grand River Park — Lansing Boat Club and MSU Women's Crew) that are thought to be under
assessed and their lease / contract should be negotiated to fair market values.
Land Acquisition — The city should be acquiring land whenever and wherever it becomes available
along the rivers within the city limits.
Improve Facilities — Many of the existing park facilities lack proper maintenance. Specific items
include: restrooms, parking lots, shelters etc. The group suggested that these facilities be enhanced.
Youth Recreation — Youth should be able to take better advantage of our rivers. There should be
programs to teach our youth the proper and safe ways to use the water.
Housing along the River — New housing should be developed along the river.
Riverpoint Park Improvements — Riverfoint Park only has 5 parking spaces. This is inadequate and
more parking needs to be developed at this park. The north end of Grand Street was mentioned as
a possible location.
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- FOCUS GROUP: SPECIAL EVENTS
FOCUS GROUP MEMBERS:
Brett Kaschinske, Chair, Assistant Manager Leisure Services, Lansing Parks & Recreation
Murdock Jemerson, Planning Team Member Director Lansing Parks and Recreation
Barb Hicks, Principal Shopping District
Matt Weingarden, Principal Shopping District
Sue Mills, Arts Council of Greater Lansing
Carol Tracz, Greater Lansing Convention and Visitors Bureau
Carol Monroe, Lansing Parks and Recreation
Ann Kostin-McGill, Lansing Parks and Recreation
Emily Stevens, Lansing Parks and Recreation
Hope Bologna, Lansing Parks and Recreation
PRIORITIES:
1. Improve efforts to collaborate with other agencies on special event projects.
2. Review facility fees and adjust them to be more competitive within the market to attract larger
special events. (Specifically regarding sporting events)
3. Focus on diversity and culture within our special events.
4. Create special events around Extreme Sports such as skateboarding and BMX racing.
5. Create a special events office in the Mayor's office and/or create a city wide special events
committee
DISCUSSION:
A major concern of this committee was the lack of cooperation between special event providers in
the city. All providers seem to operate without knowledge of what others are doing in the
community. We end up reproducing events, which creates many small mediocre events instead of
combining efforts to make one large, outstanding event. Also, the City's fee structure is ridged
making it difficult to compete with other communities so the City loses many large special events
looking to come to Lansing. It was suggested that the entities such as the City, the convention center
and hotels work together to provide competitive rates to attract large events to Lansing. The fifth
priority came about as a means to accomplish priority one and two. A special event office in the
Mayor's office could provide all event providers in the area with a common place to post their
events, look for possible collaborations and avoid duplications. A city wide special events
committee could consist of those individuals who control fees and policies in Lansing so they can
be sure we are offering the best possible package to groups that want to bring events to Lansing.
This would get everyone on the same page, realizing that bringing special events into the City
benefits everyone.
The committee created a matrix of special events already taking place with Lansing Parks and
Recreation and events in the City of Lansing. The goal of the matrix was to see where there were
voids in programs as it relates to different age groups and leisure time activities. There seems to be
a large number of events focused around holidays and we seem to be deficient in arts and cultural
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diversity. Events that were suggested to fill this void were: Ethnic Festivals, A Taste of Lansing,
i Wine Tasting, Art Shows and placing diverse themes on special events we already run.
Other issues that were brought up, but not seen as the top five priorities were:
The need for a public relations coordinator so the community was aware of the special events taking
place in Lansing. The committee also looked at parks and how they can be used for different
special events - specifically Adado Riverfront Park and a design for festivals such as Common
Ground, to have a permanent stage, creating more special events for young adults and looking at
events for non peak or holiday times.
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The Matrix -. ,r Events Lansinc Parks and Recreation Run event in Bold
Youth
Teen
Adults
Seniors
Families
• Haunted Forest
Haunted Forest
Concerts in the Park
Senior Olympics
-Haunted Forest
• Friendly Forest
4" of July
Mayor's River Walk
Concerts in the
-Friendly Forest
• Flashlight Easter Egg
Teen Trips (4)
0 4" of July
Park
-Concerts in the Park
Hunt
Adopt a River
0 Corporate Games
0 The Mayor's
-Daddy Daughter/Mother
• Wonderland of Lights
Breast Cancer Run
Adopt a River
River Walk
• Rose for Mom
Kidney Race
Kidney Race
0 4" of July
Son Dance
• Hershey Track and
March of Dimes
Cooley Plant Sale
Memorial Day
-Mayor's River Walk
Field
Diamond Classic
Chili Cook Off
Parade
-Wonderland of Lights
• 4' of July
Common Ground
Michigan Pride Festival
Art in the Park
-Maple Syrup Festival
• L & L Zoo Days
Art in the Park
-Be a tourist
• Boo at the Zoo
Native American Arts &
• Safety Picnic
Crafts Pow Wow
-Michigan Parade
• Common Ground
-Memorial Day Parade
• African American Festival
-Chili Cook Off
• Blues Festival
-Silver Bells
• Festival of the Sun
-Art in the Park
• Junteenth
Therapeutic Rec
Historical
Nature
Singles
Sports
-Therapeutic Rec Week
Victorian Christmas
Apple Butter
-Michigan Pride Festival
0 Hershey Track and
-Adaptive Water Ski
Mother's Day Luncheon
0 Maple Syrup
-Blues Festival
Field
•Themed Dances
• Migratory Bird Day
-Festival of the Sun
. Senior Olympics
-Overnight Camping
Arbor Day
0March of Dimes
• Adopt a River
• Kolman Race for the
Cure
• Kidney Race
• Lansing Softball Tourney
• Michigan State
Builders... Softball
Tourney
• Diamond Classic
• Standard Federal Run
• Sleepy Hollow Triathlon
• Adidas Classic
) FOCUS GROUP: TECHNOLOGY
FOCUS GROUP MEMBERS:
John Johnson, Chair, Golf Maintenance Supervisor, Lansing Parks & Recreation
Tanya Moore, Planning Team Member, Landscape Architect, Lansing Parks & Rec.
Mary Mills, Lifetime Sports Coordinator, Lansing Parks and Recreation
Dominic Fucciolo, Forestry Supervisor, Lansing Parks and Recreation
Steve Widder, Grounds & Landscape Maint. Manager, Lansing Parks and Recreation
Carol Munroe, Administrative Specialist, Lansing Parks and Recreation
Bob Rose, Public Service Department
Eric Tumbarella, Manager of Computer & Communication Services
Sam Quon, Computer & Communication Services
PRIORITIES:
1. Redesign the department's web -site and provide the necessary ongoing support to keep it up-to-
date.
2. Accelerate the upgrade schedule for software used by the department.
3. Increase the number of computers and possible computer peripherals in needed areas including
laptops for field use.
4. Budget for and provide better ongoing training for utilized software.
5. Explore additional benefits of and expand the use of GIS software applications.
6. Implement an ongoing departmental "Technology Committee."
DISCUSSION:
The Parks and Recreation Department web -site is very outdated. It needs a fresh new look and data
needs to be current. Tying information on the site to the available GIS data base is possible. The
amount of information that could be disseminated via a good web -site would be a great benefit to
interested citizens with Internet access. New upgrades for Rec-Trac and Web-Trac are needed as
well as the necessary hardware and operating systems to make it all work. Other software that
needs to be updated to more current versions and standards are LandCadd (Autocad), ARC -View
GIS software, the Forestry Section=s Tree -Keeper software to include GIS modules, a better option
to Rec-Trac for better sports league scheduling, and the department -wide upgrade to the new City
standard MS Office XP Pro office suite software. Employees need to be provided with ongoing
training and support in the use of new software.
Some of our staff that use computers in their jobs must share a computer with other staff members.
This sometimes becomes awkward and inefficient. We need to look at additional computers for
some of our staff. In some of our operations, supervisors would greatly benefit from the use of
laptop computers that can be used in the field as well (i.e., Forestry with its Tree -Keeper database
software). Other computer -based technology that needs upgrading is the cash receipt system at the
- Golf Courses. A Point -of Sale cash receipt system that would allow reporting to a central computer
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f --1 would greatly streamline the reporting from its four golf courses.
The use of a large format blueprint printer is needed for Parks Design. The expenditure of our
department for new computers and peripherals has been minimal.
The use of GIS (Geographic Information System) software is a powerful tool. The databases
created can be used by many applications for viewing and analyzing information in the form of
maps, graphics, spreadsheets and reports. In maintenance operations workflow can be more
accurately distributed and monitored and physical inventories of infrastructure better maintained
and viewed. Maps created can be viewed by staff for many purposes and can be linked to Internet
web -sites. The data that is built on these systems can be shared and viewed by other departments
within the city as well. There are many potential uses as this technology develops.
As this committee met, it became apparent there was a need for an ongoing forum within our
department that would follow technology issues. Many of the issues we raised were common to
all. It would benefit each work group to know what is being done department -wide in the realm of
technology related issues. Coordination of efforts on projects such as the web -site, Rec-Trac, Web-
Trac and future GIS implementation would be ,enhanced by periodic sharing of information. It
would also be logical to include a member or members from our Computer and Communication
Services department as they take the lead in citywide technology issues.
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) FOCUS GROUP: WASHINGTON PARK ICE SKATING COMPLEX
FOCUS GROUP MEMBERS:
Don Ballard, Chair, Golf Manager, Parks & Recreation Department
John Johnson, Parks & Recreation Dept.
Sue Carrow, Parks & Recreation Dept.
Jason Crocker, Parks & Recreation Dept.
Ian McLaughlin, Director Greater Lansing Amateur Hockey
Shirley Decker, Treasurer GLAHA High School Hockey Coordinator.
Bob Bolda, Junior Hockey Coordinator GLAHA
Rich Hull, Director St. Johns Hockey Association
The group met to discuss the current condition and the future of the Washington Park Ice Skating
Complex. The discussion focused on the Dome since it is the primary source of revenue at the
facility. The Dome opened in 1998 as a practice facility in conjunction with the Greater Lansing
Amateur Hockey Association. The temporary changing areas remain the primary criticism of the
facility. The facility is not in demand to be used for games due to the lack of locker room facilities.
This significantly decreases the potential for increased weekend activity. Looking at the future of
the facility is important to ensure that the loss of business that would result from structural failure
is minimal. The outdoor rink remains the primary public open skating facility for the City of
Lansing as it has for the last 27 years. There has been no problem with the outdoor rink condition
but in the future if there are problems with the outdoor surface alternatives should be looked at to
maximize the potential of the facility.
5-year objectives
1. Evaluate condition of skating dome and plan for enclosure for when dome fabric fails. It is only
warranted for 10 years which would be 2008. A permanent structure may be less costly to operate
compared to a dome when utility factors are taken into account. If permanent structure is
considered, study the feasibility of enclosing 2 sheets of ice for maximum use of cooling system.
2. Improve existing changing areas for customer security, privacy and comfort.
3. Examine the potential of permanent complete locker room facilities to facilitate more game and
tournament activity.
4. Develop and offer a series of clinics and programs during vacation breaks and low season to
introduce skating to area youth and help others improve their skills.
5. Work with the Lansing School District to offer skating activities as part of the district wide
physical education program.
6. Develop Adult Hockey League program to utilize non -prime time hours of use.
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APPENDIX B
CORRESPONDENCE
March 28, 2005
Lansing City Council
RE: The Proposed Flying Park at the Hope Soccer Complex:
The Lansing Area Flying Aces appreciate and fully support the inclusion of the proposed
Model Plane Park into the Master Park Plan. The park is not proposed exclusive to one
type of model flying. It is proposed to be inclusive of all the venues of outdoor model
airplane flying.
There are model builder/flyers in the area that will appreciate and use it as soon as it is
available. Once available model flyers will come from miles around to fly their model
aircraft. One current indoor flying session, once a month, for 4 hours draws over 25
model flyers from as far away as Indiana, Toledo, Ohio and Holland, Michigan. It is
growing in attendance as the word gets around it is available.
The Lansing Area Flying Aces continue to conduct our Model Builder's Class twice a
year graduating students at the average of about 8 per session. This Spring Session we
have 5 father/son teams. One Grandfather/grandson team learning to build and fly. That
means 12 more capable people. More than 30 (ages 12 through the Senior Citizen) have
all ready graduated from our classes in the short time we have offered them. More than
one of the younger students will likely seek a career in the aero space industry as he/she
grows into adult hood. You can see the light in their eyes turn on when they fly what
they have built.
The typical question that is asked is where can we go to fly? We have a temporary
answer in the Elm Street Park and you will be providing the permanent answer at the
Hope Soccer Complex.
I would like to express the Lansing Area Flying Aces sincere thanks for the temporary
Elm Street Park flying facility we are able to enjoy now. Other modelers and potential
modelers now know we are there and are looking for us to be there.
Respectfully,
Robert Strobel
10901 Skinner Hwy
Dimondale, MI 48821
Ph: 646-6846
Email: rsxrob@aol.com
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Dear City Council Members:
The Westside Neighborhood Association (WNA) is sending this letter as public input
about the "Lansing Parks and Recreation 5-Year Plan (2006-2010)" (Plan). The WNA is
interested in the inclusion of outdoor recreation and playground improvements at the
Letts Center, located within the Westside Neighborhood.
The Plan currently includes future improvements to the community center building with
expansion of the gym, upgrade of the electrical capacity of the kitchen, and roof repairs.
The most recent upgrade to Letts was the much -needed renovation of the tennis courts.
We appreciate the investment that the City has made and plans to make at the Letts
Center.
In addition to the currently planned renovations, we request that the playground area
and outdoor recreation amenities located behind the Letts Center be improved and
upgraded from a 1970's site plan. New families are moving into the neighborhood, and
we wish to enhance resident attraction with a high class and attractive play area. We
have a unique opportunity within the next two years to make significant improvements to
this park, which serves as a focal point in a neighborhood revitalization effort. Through
local and state partnerships, we have the means to utilize grant funding sources to
construct a City -designed park that will be highly attractive, draw neighborhood and City
residents, while greatly enhancing revitalization efforts.
The park improvements will be accomplished as part of an ongoing comprehensive
initiative to achieve neighborhood revitalization. The selected targeted area for
improvement is a 400-home area around the Letts Center. This area was selected
because of the location of Riddle School and the Letts Center as neighborhood assets
that will help to guarantee the successful revitalization of the surrounding area. The
community center is integral both physically and socially as a place to foster and
encourage neighbor connections that are essential in producing a quality sense of
community.
Our desire is for the City to provide planning and design of an upgraded play area within
the next fiscal year. This design would then be used to seek grants for construction and
implementation. Partners in the revitalization initiative have the ability and capacity to
seek and implement grants to construct the selected park improvements. The WNA
requests that planning and design for the playground improvements at the Letts Center
be included in 5-year parks plan, or if more appropriate, occur as a separate project. We
believe that the City is integral and essential to this process, and must be involved for
planning, design and engineering.
The Westside Neighborhood revitalization efforts are part of a Vision 2020 state
initiative. The mission of a Vision 2020 Initiative is to develop local comprehensive
revitalization plans that focus resources on locally identified target areas to eliminate
substandard housing and the conditions which cause it, by the year 2020. This initiative
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is part of Mayor Benavides' Community Government Response Team's work on
community -based initiatives to improve targeted neighborhoods in Lansing. An area in
the Westside Neighborhood has been selected as a targeted area under both initiatives.
Partner organizations involved with the initiatives include the City of Lansing, Northwest
Lansing Healthy Communities Initiative, Habitat for Humanity of Lansing, Greater
Lansing Housing Coalition, and the Local Initiatives Support Corporation. We will form
additional partnerships with agencies that can provide funding, goods, and services as
resources to resolve problems associated with neighborhood decline. Successful
applications will become a model will foster continued success in other neighborhoods.
Much of the work is being accomplished by hundreds of volunteers. For example, this
summer, there will be a house build project in the Westside, as part of the Jimmy Carter
Work Project in Michigan and sponsored by Habitat for Humanity. The house build will
use volunteer labor from Governor Granholm's office and the state legislature. In
September of this year, the United Way will conduct a Day of Caring in the target area
where two hundred volunteers will carry out basic home repairs for households in need.
The Letts Center will continue to be a focus in years to come as part of a plan to sustain
the improvements made as part of the Vision 2020 Initiative. We envision home repair
workshops, home ownership classes, landscape design help, and other presentations
designed to encourage residents to make and sustain improvements. The community
center is centrally located in the targeted area and serves as a community focal point. In
addition, we envision the Letts Center as a natural gathering place to encourage
neighbor interactions, inter -assistance, and to promote a sense of community identity
and pride.
The need for the playground improvements is based on several factors. Some of the
play equipment is aging, outdated, and unusable. The general area is in need of
improvement in order to attract local residents. At least one local family is uncomfortable
taking children to the park because of safety fears. Additional comments about the Letts
Center playground will be gathered in a survey, as part of our Vision 2020 initiative. The
survey will be conducted in April 2005, with results available by July 2005.
Additional needs stem from threats of reversing our revitalization efforts. As you are
aware, the closure of the General Motors Lansing Car Assembly Plant on Verlinden
Avenue will have a major impact on the City of Lansing in terms of loss of jobs and
revenue. In addition, the presence of a huge, vacant industrial building will have a
negative impact on local households. This impact will be felt even greater with the
closure of the Verlinden Elementary School. Beginning this spring, there will be acres of
vacant building space within the Westside Neighborhood and a few blocks away from
the Letts Center. We want to avoid neighborhood deterioration and dampening of our
revitalization success in the targeted area. A new park design will help us achieve that
goal.
The benefits of a new park design at the Letts Center are numerous. Park
enhancements will benefit an area that is low income and racially diverse. The park will
be situated next door to an elementary school that will use the outdoor facilities during
recess. Not only will the surrounding neighborhood benefit, but Because of the Letts
Center's regional and near -downtown location, the park will draw residents in from
around the City. We envision neighborhood and public input to be part of the process for
park design and theme selection. We believe that residents will desire a park that
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includes attractive features not found elsewhere in the City. One of the suggestions for
the park, also included in the Plan, is a "Spray Park" for seasonal water recreation. This
is just the type of unique and exciting outdoor attraction that will draw residents and
create an appealing place to live in Lansing.
Another benefit of a new park design is that the timing is ripe to coordinate with partners
and activities already planned as part of the Vision 2020 Initiative. A new park design
will act as an additional catalyst for neighborhood revitalization. Having a design in hand
next year will give us the ability to seek grants for construction. Our local and statewide
partners have the capacity to seek considerable funds and implement a significant
project. In addition, the level of effort happening in the targeted area provides the
eligibility and competitiveness needed for a Cool City Grant.
Improvement of the Letts Center playground is part of an area -wide plan and initiative
that will bring about recovery of a low income area within the Westside Neighborhood.
The targeted area, within which the Letts Center is located, has been showing signs of
upturn and is on the brink of becoming a very desirable neighborhood near downtown.
There is a unique opportunity for the Letts Center to be part of the excitement and
momentum occurring in this area of the City. A comprehensive revitalization initiative
will achieve the City's and state's goals to improve neighborhoods and attract new
families to live in the City. As a partner in these efforts, the City and the Letts Center will
help bring about needed changes in the area and capture statewide attention for
Lansing.
Sincerely,
Robert Burns, President
cc: Ms. Debbie DeLeon, City of Lansing
Mr. Murdock Jemerson, City of Lansing
Letts Center Advisory Board
Letts Center Staff
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Murdock Jemersori -_Comments on Lansing Parks Five Year Plan.doc
Comments on Lansing Parks and Recreation Five -Year Plan
As a concerned citizen and an active volunteer involved with Friends of Fenner Nature
Center, I wish to commend the Parks and Recreation Department for its five-year plan. I
believe it is necessary to improve and expand the array of Parks facilities in the city.
Your plan describes a reasonable approach to keeping our city park system operating for
the benefit of our citizens.
Anyone reading the planning document can only be impressed by the extensive nature of
our city park system, which has an amazing variety of properties and facilities. Given the
increasing pressure on public funding, it is a monumental challenge to maintain aging
facilities and heavily used fields and buildings. The attention given in the plan to
maintenance and upgrading buildings and play structures is appropriate.
Another appropriate theme evident in the plan is the desire of the Department to explore
and develop cooperative approaches with the Lansing School System and other
governmental bodies. Having served on the Ingham County Parks Board, I can testify to
the positive results of cooperative efforts, as seen in the Hope Soccer Complex and Hawk
Island County Park. The River Trail extension and the planned dog park are other
examples of cooperative planning between the city and the county parks system.
Given the vast amount and variety of park properties, the city needs to explore those
options that will allow it to focus on the most important needs of the parks system. Those
options include divestment of selected non -dedicated properties, the closing of certain
outdated or expensive -to -operate facilities, and the active involvement of neighborhood
groups in the maintaining of smaller "pocket park" properties. The Parks Department
also needs to continue its positive relationships with "Friends"groups, who bring valuable
creative and financial benefits to the park system, and help build community around
selected parks facilities and programs.
As a suggestion for future five-year plans, I would ask you to consider a concerted effort
to reach out to more groups of citizens in the plan development phase. The more
community groups (seniors, youth groups, school groups, neighborhood groups,
community service organizations, church groups, ethnic/cultural groups) and general
citizenry you involve, the more ideas you will find, and the more community "ownership"
you will encourage for our parks programs.
As President of Friends of Fenner Nature Center, I can see the results of past parks
millage uses in Fenner Nature Center, and I pledge our organization to the effort to
successfully pass the next parks millage.
Sincerely,
Ron Eggleston
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`Aayor Tony B enavides
Lansing City Council LANSING AREA
Murdock Jemerson SKATE, BIKE $
Director, Lansing Parks and Recreation RECREATION
Parks Board FOUNDATION
SUBJECT: 1) Beginner Pool addition — Ranney Skate Park 2) Prioritize Preventive Maintenance for Skating Surface
1) LASBRT has confirmed the need and recommends the additionof a concrete Beginner Poot on the West or Northwest side of the
skating surface with a "snake -run" into the main skating area. This should be included in the Parks Master Plan. Our predictions
during the design phase (based on recommendations from Team Pain, various cities and skaters) of collisions and conficts between
yonngerlolder and beginnerladvanced skaters have been confirmed.
We have witnessed parents with. beginners (some who cane from out
of townn with children) who were unable to use the facility or had to
leave.
This addition would present ann opportunity to evaluate 1) drain-
age concerns as drains under that park were omitled from original
design and 2) additional. street elements which are in demand. Initial
estimates range from $20,000 to $100,000. We believe this addition.
could be done for around $50,000. Turihernuore, fend -raising is abso-
lutely possible if certain limiting -factors (ire resolved.
site knew that older kids would indeed mentor younger, unskilled skaters. This is easily confirmed at any high end facility like ours.
Therefore, the best solution. is a Beginner Pool separate but contiguous with the existing skating surface so beginners can emulate
advanced skaters, practice away front the crowds and fast skaters and then transition onto the main. surface when ready.
2) Please prioritize preventive maintenance and timely repairs for skating surface to protect tax fiunded asset.
IMPORTANT! A `kids onV 129, i/ityatanotherlocatlon is notrecommended. Module elements are not recommended for flanney.
DISCUSSION:
During the planning phase of the Ranney Skate Park and subsequent design reviews several design standards were recommended
including: 1) we would build the best skate park in Michigan if not the entire country 2) we would build to attract, accommodate and
sustain the interest of advancedleapert skaters 3) we would accommodate beginners with the understanding that they would learii fast
and transition to advanced elements quickly 4) we would get the best design/build team in the world to build our park 5) we would
build the park as big as possible - specific to recommendations of top design-
ers and skaters (40,000 ft/2) 6) we would sustain skater, parent and advo-
catc involvement 7) we would advocate and recommend awesome multiuse
elements for the whole park 8) if opponents to the skate park agreed to "give
it a chance" we promised to help them with elements the wanted includ-
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ing perimeter trail, enhancement to the ball field, community gardens, picnic
k� tables, better walk -way from neighborhoods and Friendship Manor to Fiandor.
9) Small "satellite parks" would be built in various neighborhood parks with a
focus on South Lansing. A council resolution confirmed and prioritized Ran-
ney Park and Ben Davis Park for skate park facilities.
• We have a great skate park that does accommodate advanced, intermediate and beginner skaters most of the time. However our
predictions, based on recommendations from Team Pain, various cities and skaters, of likely collisions and conflicts between younger/
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older and beginner/advanced skaters are indeed an issue. For the record the Ranney facility has 1) transition elements favored by ad-
vanced skaters 2) a vert wall component 3) a pool element 4) street elements. Initial plans for the Ranney skating surface was a 1.0,000
ft/2 facility. The final size was a compromise of just under 25,000 ft/2. Team Pain recommended 40,000 ftJ2 considering demograph-
:Fs and likelihood of use by MSU students and out of town visitors seeking awesome skate parks. Those projections were correct.
(rends in skating indicate an increasing demand for "street" elements which should be discussed.
• We advocated for a beginner area or "kiddie pool" separate but contiguous to the main skating surface. However and for several rea-
sons including urgency to move construction forward and unfamiliarity with skate parks in this part of the country, the beginner pool
was omitted. The proposed addition should be constructed of concrete to blend in with the current design. We have had these discus-
sions with Parks over the years.
• We have confirmed that there have been collisions between skaters that have resulted in some injuries (none critical) — expected and
not uncommon with action sports facilities. To be clear, coitflict/collision events that are most concerning are collisions beliveen teen
and adult advanced skaters andyoung, pre -teen skaters. Size, speed, weight and skill levels are critical factors as to the outcome of
collisions. This understood. We believe these can be prevented.
• New skate park projects typically have beginner elements included as part of the design. There is now a trend to retrofit existing
skate facilities with beginner pools. St. Augustine, FL is a good example. We have had these discussions with Parks.
• We believe it is prudent to recommend this addition be prioritized but the Mayor, City Council and Park Director for the Parks Mas-
ter Plan. We can prepare a digital video tape presentation to make clear the need of this element which includes testimonial statements
from skaters and parents. We also have photographs of beginner pools at other parks.
IMPORTANT! We always consider the Proficiency Vector: the community's learning curve when presented with new challenges in the
form of a skatepark. Any given individual or community of skateboarders will progress when exposed to new challenges and skating
elements. The proficiency vector should be anticipated so that a park doesn't become outdated as the skills of the skateboarders in the
community improve with access to a new facility.
We are mindful of concerns of liability issues and believe it is critical to contain or prevent known hazards regarding any public facil-
ity. Once again, we are ready and able to assist city officials as we continue our dynamic partnership with the City.
Sincerely yours,
Pete Bosheff
President, Lansing Area Skate, Bike and Recreation Foundation
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Mayor Tony Benavides
Lansing City Council LANSING AREA
Murdock Jemerson SKATE, BIKE $
Director, Lansing Parks and Recreation RECREATION
Parks Board FOUNDATION
SUBJECT: Covered Basketball Courts in Lansing parks.
The Lansing Area Skate, Bike and Recreation Foundation continues to advocate for innovative, action sports facilities and programs
for Lansing youth and adults. We are always available to assist decision makers in our home town with new and/or time proven high
impact, low cost options. During my time on the West Coast I observed that most neighborhoods had covered basketball courts and
several parks and most public schools. They were indeed popular and facilitated play during inclement weather prioviding breezy
shade on hot summer days. We advocated for these in Lansing some time ago without success.
During a blizzard in 2004, Ellen and I walked through Hunter Park where we watched an older
teen shoveling off the basketball court (photos). I asked him why he was doing it and he an-
swered, "For the love. " 1 can assure you that one or more covered hoop courts in Lansing stra-
tegically located would likely be extremely popular and certainly unique to this area. Like our
skatepark, which has been studied by many cities, Lansing could once again lead the way set-
ting a new standard of "awesome" in Michigan. Furthermore, a public involventent/community
building process could easily be created for such a project.
We understand the passions that drive action sports participants and limiting factors specific to weather, facilities and sometimes politi-
cal and budgetary realities. Players will play, riders will ride, fishers will fish, surfers will surf, golfers will golf — any chance they can
— even in cold, rainy weather. As most of you know we can assist with innovative and out of the box solutions so critical for our future.
i have attached a few images FYI. Covered courts can have very simple roof systems or can be
complex rather beautiful structures. We have done some cost analysis and find them reason-
able and not that expensive as regards the positive and unique asset that will result from such
a structure. It is also possible to "light" such a facility which is very cool. Moreover, many of
you know we advocated for such a roof system
over the entire Ranney Skatepark as a possible
future addition.
Like our skatepark .. .
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in Michigan.
Street Ball has been hot for several years and is now an EPSN show. So is Sand Vol-
leyball, Women's Fastpitch Softball and other action, TV friendly sports.
As is our mantra - it is critical to identify and engage our local experts, likely users,
advocates and resources at the concept phase to build constituency for this or any proj-
ect. Furthermore, we always recommend a focused location selection process to ensure
project success and contain failure modes. Unquestionably, the South Side should be
prioritized for such a facility and/or neighborhoods where our research is certain to
confirm a real interest. We have already begun this simple process based on our protocols which resulted in these recommendations.
We ill follow up soon. This is a simple, hip, rad, sick addition to the Parks Master Plan. Contact me with questions anytime.
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PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
318 N. Capitol Avenue
Lansing, Michigan 48933-1206
(517) 483-4277 (Voice)
(517) 483-4479 (TDD)
(517) 483-6062 (FAX)
FIVE YEAR RECREATION PLAN
2006-2010 Draft `
Our current Five Year Recreation Plan is set to expire at the end of this year. Our new Five
Year Recreation Plan (2006-2010) will soon be presented to the Mayor, City Council and
the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) for their evaluation and approval.
Once approved by the MDNR, the City of Lansing will become eligible to compete with
other communities for matching state and federal recreation development and land
acquisition grants. The plan will be used to guide this department through the next five
years of parkland, facility, and recreation programming development.
All of Lansing's citizens are encouraged to provide comment on this very important
document. To get involved, please plan on attending one of three public hearings listed
below or simply call the Lansing Parks and Recreation main office at 483-4277 to give your
input. You can also e-mail your comments to the Lansing Parks and Recreation Department
at lforebac.&i.lansing mi.us. You will receive an e-mail response to let you know your
comments were received.
Monday, March 7 at Lansing City Council at 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 8 at Foster Community Center at 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 15 at Gardner Middle School Auditorium at 6:30 p.m.
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INTEROFFICE COMMUNICATION
DATE: February 1, 2005
TO: Mayor Tony Benavides
FROM: Murdock Jemerson, Director of Parks and RecreatiAeationActio
RE: Lansing Parks and Recreation 5 Year Parks and RePlan
At its January2005 meeting, the Lansing Park Board recommended that the attached 5 Year
Parks and Recreation Action Plan be forwarded to you for your review, approval and
subsequent forwarding to the Lansing City Council. A copy of this plan will also be
forwarded to. the Planning Board of the Department of Planning and Neighborhood
Development'for their review and approval. We would like the plan to be forwarded and
placed on the City Council's agenda for Monday, February 7, 2005. Hopefully it will be
forwarded to the Public Service Committee meeting that, is scheduled to be held on
Wednesday, February 9, 2005, where a Public Hearing could be set for February 28, 2005.
Our plan must be approved by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources by April 1,
2005. Once approved, we will be able to continue to compete with other local units of
government for state and federal grant funds for recreational development and acquisition
projects..
Attachment
cc: Linda Sanchez, Chief of Staff
David Wiener, Mayor's Chief Executive Officer
Ron Lott, President of Lansing Park Board
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CITY of LANSING
INTEROFFICE COMMUNICATION
DATE: February 25, 2005
TO: Bill Rieske, Principal Planner
FROM: Murdock Jemerson, Director
Department of Parks and Recreat'
RE: Response to Planning Office's Comments on Draft 5 Year Action Plan
On Tuesday, February 22, 2005, staff from this department met with the Urban Development
Committee, and you presented comments on, our draft of our 5 Year Action Plan. Having
discussed the comments with staff, we are offering the following responses.
1. Page 5.3 and 5.40 Additional Street Trees. The departtnen't budgeted in their FY05 CIP
budget, $30,000, for tree planting. -The department will continue in these.types of efforts to
continually attempt.to replace and provide street trees in light of the devastation`to the Ash trees,
which make up a large number of street existing street trees, that the Emerald Ash Borer has
produced throughout the state. - We will incorporate these comments into the plan.
2. Page 5,5 - We will incorporate these comments under our trail section in the plan
3. Page 5.5 Regionalization of the River Trail. The Lansing River Trait is viewed as`the hub of
a regional trails network. This past November 20, 2004, the first "Mid -Michigan Regional Trails
Summit -was held in East Lansing. This one day workshop drew recreational. trails advocates
represeriting the tri-county region of Clinton, Ingham and Eaton Counties. Plans for future trail
systems were, shared and the majority if not all, had connecting trails to the Lansing River Trail.
Our intention is to extend.the Lansing River Trail to the city's corporate limits. Once thus is
complete, this department will continue to encourage and support surrounding local units of
governments'm their'efforts to connect to the Lansing River Trail. We have also been •focusing
on the ongoing: improvement of the River Trail; We can add these comments to the plan.
4. Pages 5.8 & 5.9 = Park IVlillage and Grant Supported,Projects. Your comment is correct.
5. See # 1 above.
6. Page 5.42 - Future River Trail Links. Your comments are correct.
7. Pages 5.42 - 5.44 - River Trail Authority. We agree with your comment, specifically on the
composition of a River Trail Authority. Once the River Trail has been completed and other local
units of government have made trail connections with the River Trail, then, and only then, should
we consider a River Trail Authority. Representation on this Authority would be weighted
according to many factors including the length of that jurisdiction's trail.
8. Pages 5.43 & 5.44 - Trail Amenities. The department views River Trail amenities as a very
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high priority. We have included funding in our budget, for the past 3 years, to replace and
improve the image of the River Trail with additional signage and new benches, trash receptacles
and tables. You will begin to see the efforts of this in the next few months with the installations
of the benches, trash receptacles and tables. The installation of the signage will follow.
In addition to the items listed above, an additional email was sent to us on Wednesday, after the
meeting, stating additional comments that needed incorporation in the plan. We are addressing
these comments as follows:
9. Baker-Donora Focus Center, and associated park improvements, and possible beautification
of Irving Park, the connection to the River Trail. We can incorporate comments into the master
plan related to the expansion of the existing focus center on city park land. It is understood that
funding for this expansion has already been obtained through an outside grant source.
10. South Side Community Center- This is currently mentioned on pages 5.35 & 5.36.
cc: Five Year Master Plan
LeeAnn Foreback
Tanya Moore
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Tanya Moore - Parks Plan Items Page 1
From: Bill Rieske
To: Jemerson, Murdock; Moore, Tanya
Date: 2/23/05 1:10PM
Subject: Parks Plan Items
I must apologize for failure to connect the dots. I omitted from the Planning Staff comments two important
items:
1. The Baker-Donora Focus Center, and associated park improvements, and possible beautification of
Irving Park, the connection to the Rivertrail, etc.
2. The South Side Community Center, wherever that is planned to go.
Please address those if possible in your Parks Plan draft, and in the memo as appropriate. We can
incorporate them in the Planning Board's endorsement of the plan.
Many thanks!
- Bill
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DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND
NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT
316 N. CAPIrol Avi.N(1: SUIIL l)-1 LANSINC, Ml 48933-1236
(5 1 7) 483-4066 1'AX: (S 17) 483-6036
PLANNING OFFICE
Memorandum
TO: Urban Development Committee
CC: Tanya Moore, Parks and Recreation Department
FROM: Bill Rieske, Principal Planner
DATE: February 22, 2005
RE: Planning Staff Comments regarding Parks Plan - Action Plan
Last Friday, I met with Tanya Moore of the Parks and Recreation Department and gave
her Planning staff comments regarding their proposed five-year Parks Plan draft. The
substantive comments were:
1. Page 5.3 - More street trees are needed, especially in our major transportation
corridors. Trees are an important element of the streetscape.
2. Page 5.5 - Explore the development of a non -motorized transportation corridor
(similar to the Rivertrail) to serve the south side of the City, and to extend the
reach of the Rivertrail via a network of non -motorized facilities.
3. Page 5.5 - Regionalization of the Rivertrail should be approached carefully. The
focus should be on improving Lansing's Rivertrail as opposed to investments
within other jurisdictions. (A possible exception to this is to extend Rivertrail
South to Hope Soccer Complex via property within Delhi Township.)
4. Pages 5.8 & 5.9 - The capital improvement items lised on these spreadsheets
are Park Millage and grant supported items only, and are not intended to be a
complete and comprehensive listing of all proposed improvements.
5. Page 5.40 - The Forestry section should include mention of incorporating street
trees as a focus (or major element) of urban design.
6. Page 5.42 - The future Rivertrail links listed have all been supported, at least in
concept, by the Planning Board, and included in comprehensive plan
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documents. Several segments (e.g. the South Extension and portions of the
West and Northwest Extensions) have been reviewed in greater detail, and
recommended for approval, as Act 285 Review cases.
7. Pages 5.42- 5.44 - Regarding the Rivertrail Authority discussion: The Rivertrail
Committee contained a regional cross-section of Rivertrail stakeholders, and was
heavily weighted with suburbanites. A regional Rivertrail Authority, if established,
should contain sufficient Lansing representation to ensure sufficient funding for
Lansing's Rivertrail. A complete, high -quality Rivertrail in Lansing, with
continuous improvement, will go a long way toward implementing a regional
rivertrail goal.
8. Pages 5.43 & 5.44 - The lower priority items ["Promote Economic Activity",
"Wayfinding/Signs", "Other" (Amenities), and "Other Pedestrian and Bicycle
Access"] were all important recommendations of the Central Lansing
Comprehensive Plan.
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Ms. Moore and I also discussed formatting and editing, and she noted that photos and
graphics will be added as appropriate prior to publication.
Attached is the Table of Contents from the 2000 Parks and Recreation Plan. Based
upon DNR requirements, the 2005-2010 Parks Plan will contain similar material.
The staff recommendation is approval, provided that the above items be addressed in
the Action Plan.
We will discuss these comments at the February 22, 2005 meeting. Many thanks for all
your work!
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City of Lansing
2000-2005 Parks & Recreation Master Plan
March 1, 2000
TITLE
SECTION
DNR Checklist
Acknowledgments
i - v
Introduction
vi - vii
Director's Comments
viii - ix
ix - xi
Section I
COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION 1.1 - 1.26
Demographics
(See "Demographic Study" document, which
supplements this master plan)
Physical Characteristics
Section 2
COMMUNITY ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE 2.1 - 2.18
(Operation Budget, Organizational Structure, Standard Operating
Procedures, Commission/Advisory Board(s), Relationships with other
Agencies, and Staff Descriptions)
Section 3
PLANNING PROCESS 3.1 - 3.7
(Plan Development, Key People Involved, Public Involvement, Results)
Section 4
RECREATION INVENTORY 4.1 - 4.41
Section 5
ACTION PLAN 5.1 - 5.35
(Goals & Objectives, Capital Improvements Schedule, Action Program
Rationale)
Appendices
Appendix A - Focus Group Reports
A.1 - A.45
Appendix B - Correspondence
B.1 - B.5
Appendix C - Public Meeting Notices, Agendas & Minutes
C.1 - C.54
Appendix D - Other Plans Referenced
D.1 - D.2
Appendix E - Master Project List
E.1 - E.10
Appendix F - FY 2001 City CIP List
F.1 - F.2
Appendix G - Program and Operational Needs List
G.1
Appendix H - Grant Project Maps
H.1 - H.2
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MEMORANDUM
City of Lansing
Parks & Recreation Department
318 N. Capitol Ave.
Lansing, MI 48933-1206
(517)483-4282 . (517)483-6062 fax
tmoore@ci.lansing.mi.us
To: Bill Rieske, Planning & Neighborhood Development
From: Tanya M. Moore, Landscape Architect
Date: January 27, 2005
Subject: Park & Recreation Five Year Master Plan eview :.
Enclosed you will find twelve (12) copies of the Action Plan portion of our Five Year Master
Plan for your review and for the Planning Board review and endorsement. This plan is required
by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources in order to eligible for state grants. The plan
is due to the MDNR by April 1, 2005 in order to apply grant projects in the 2005 grant cycle.
The Parks & Recreation Department also utilizes this plan on a regular basis as a planning and
budgeting tool.
The Park Board approved the plan in concept at their regular meeting held on January 12, 2005.
We will be sending this to City Council for their endorsement for their regular meeting on
February 21, 2005, for final approval no later than March 21, 2005. City Council will set a
public hearing sometime in March.
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January 20, 2005
Murdock Jemerson, Director
Lansing Parks & Recreation
318 N. Capitol Avenue
Lansing, MI 48933-1206
Dear Murdock:
A couple of years ago as a "spin off" of the Lansing Parks & Recreation's five year master plan
process, a Regional Directors group was formed. The intention was to meet on a regular basis
to maintain contact with each other in an effort to advance regional goals. That group has
evolved into a regional trails group which is certainly valuable. However, we think it would be
beneficial to continue to meet as a Regional Directors group to discuss a broader range of
topics.
Please mark your calendars for Friday, February 25'h at 10:00am. We will meet in Mason at
121 E. Maple Street in the First Floor Conference Room of the Hilliard Building. Directions are
included with this letter.
Sincerely,
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RA-J Xft"C. Mire, Director
Ingham County Parks
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INGHAM COUNTY PARKS DEPARTMENT
121 E. Maple St., P.O. Box 178 - Mason, Michigan 48854
Phone: (517) 676-2233 - Fax: (517) 244-7190
Web: www.ingham.org/pk/home.htm B . 19
E-mail: parks@ingham.org
Toll -Free: 1-888-517-1086
" Regional Director's List for the February 25, 2005 Meeting
Staci Leyko, Director
DeWitt Area Recreation Authority
1401 W. Herbison Road
DeWitt, MI 48820-7900
sleyko(a.dewittrecreation.org
Tim McCaffrey, Director
East Lansing Parks & Recreation
410 Abbott Road
East Lansing, MI 48823
tmccaff(aD-cityofeastlansing.com
LuAnn Maisner, Director
Meridian Township Parks & Recreation
2100 Gaylord C. Smith Court
East Lansing, MI 48823
853-4604 (new number)
maisner(cDmeridian.mi.us
Dan Patton, Director
Eaton County Parks
133 Fitzgerald Park Drive
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
517-627=7351
dpatton eatoncounty.org
Richard Benkert, Director
Delta Township Parks & Recreation
7710 W. Saginaw Highway
Lansing, MI 48917-9712
rbenkert(a)deltami.gov
Gerald Jaloszynski, Coordinator
Green Space Commission
Clinton County
100 E. State Street
St. Johns, MI 48879
Murdock Jemerson, Director
Lansing Parks & Recreation
318 N. Capitol Avenue
Lansing, MI 48933-1206
517-483-4275
miemerso(a)-ci.lansing.mi.us
Mark Jenks, Director
Delhi Township Parks & Recreation
2074 Aurelius Road
Holt, MI 48842-6320
Mark.ienks(a-)delhitownship.com
Mary E. Scheurer, Director
Portland Parks, Recreation & Cemetary
259 Kent Street
Portland, MI 48875
Bob Moore, Director
Ingham County Parks
P O Box 178
Mason, MI 48854
517-244-7191
bmoore(a-)ingham.org
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Robert Kirkby
1928 Roberts Lane
Lansing, MI 48910
Phone: 517.485.8898
E-mail: Kirkbyro c@msu.edu
January 31, 2005
Murdock Jemerson
Department of Parks and Recreation
City of Lansing
318 North Capitol
Lansing, MI 48933
Re: Clifford Park
Dear Mr. Jemerson:
PARKS & RECREATION
FEB 0 2 2005
When I purchased my home adjacent to Clifford Park in the year 2000, 1 had some
concerns about the quality and safety of the park. I contacted you about these concems
and requested some potential solutions. Since that time, your Department has
responded admirably by demolishing the abandoned and decrepit bathroom structure,
installing new play equipment, and most importantly, sanctioning the creation of a
community garden.
Having access to the Clifford Park Community Garden has allowed me to meet dozens
of.neighbors, gardeners: and non -gardeners alike. The garden has given us all a
renewed sense of pride in the neighborhood and provided my wife, myself and at least a
dozen other families with access to fresh vegetables and beautiful flowers. The garden
provides me with great opportunities for both exercise and relaxation, as my yard is
extremely small and nearly completely shaded by mature trees. Without the Clifford
Park Community Garden, gardening would be extremely difficult if not impossible.
Throughout all of my contacts with you and your staff, I have been treated with respect
and courtesy. Most importantly, the Lansing Parks Department has remained
responsive to my concems and has helped to make Clifford Park and the City of Lansing
a better place to live. I applaud the efforts of your Department and encourage you to
remain open to citizen ideas related to the improvement of Lansing's parks. I invite you
to visit the Clifford Park Community Garden and meet the gardeners to learn more about
how much things have changed for the better.
Sincerely,
.tJ
Robert Kirkby
CC: Lansing City Council
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�Ss Our opinions
Park
City should nix expansion plan
in favor of essential services
he LSJ has long been a champion of the river -
front and the River Trail. Our support for these
natural amenities is undiminished.
However ...
At the present time, the.city of Lansing must
concentrate its money on the most essential things.
And in this context, renewing the city parks millage
this summer for the purposes of park expansion
isn't practical.
Lansing's goal must be to hold the fort on parks —
keep what we have — and divert available dollars to
essential services.
Under the city's plan, the millage will generate
about $2 million per year. Paired with state funds,
the money would, among other things, fund an
expanded River Trail and renovations at a number
of parks.
But this millage vote will not occur in a vacuum.
Lansing officials are asking for taxes and parks
expansion when:
0 Local roads and sidewalks are a mess.
0 Staffing in the police and fire departments isn't
at optimal levels.
The city is nervously watching employee health
and pension benefits cost more and more.
0 Economic development remains important —
more so when the Lansing Car Assembly closes and
idles 3,7001ocal workers.
Neighborhoods must address -the aftereffects of
the closure of five city. schools.
These challenges would be daunting for a flush.
z city. Lansing isn't. It has a $2 million -plus shortfall:
City leaders' must consider extravagant measures
— such as reducing the millage and living with
limited plans for our parks. Then it can ask voters
i for the difference and use the money for critical ..
needs, without raising the overall tax burden.
Limiting our parks isn't desirable. But Lansing
can't focus on the desirable now, only the essential. .
School
pickin''
g
Why the fight over superintendent? .
or a post with not much power, the office, of
state superintendent sure is creating lots* of .
B . 22 head scratching at the Capitol. And lawmakers'
confusion only doubles among the public.
Why is it such a big deafto let the governor
aDDoint the Ctnte ennprintanflant *n lo.,.i 1► T;.,b : _ _+
or
Bankfuptcy ahead
Back in the 1930s, oil was dis-
covered near my hometown of
Mount Pleasant.
Like flies to a honey pot
came the Texas oilmen known as
"wildcatters." I was a day -dream-
ing kid who imagined those
cowboy -booted, ten -gallon -hat-
ted Texans were like my West-
ern movie heroes Tom Mix and
Buck Jones.
One of the wildcatters talked
my father out of a couple of
thousand Great Depression dol-
lars, which promptly disappeared
down a dry hole in the ground.
I said to my father, "That Tex-
an sure is swell! I bet he's a
millionaire."
My father said, "You're right,
Emery. The son of a gun owes a
million dollars."
Is our government like the
Texan of my boyhood memories?
Our federal game plan,seems to
be: think big, talk big, act big and
go broke.
Emery Freeman
East Lansing
Courage appreciated
•Thursday marks the loth an-
nual National Day of Appre-
ciation for Abortion Providers.
This date is to commemorate
the murder of Dr. David Gunn
by an anti -abortion extremist on
March 10,1993.
Since safe and legal abortions
became a reality in this -country,
there have -been countless acts
against abortion providers. Since
1977, there have been 4,245 re-
ported acts of violence against
abortion providers, including
seven murders and 17 attempted
murders. This includes hun-
dreds of stalkings, death threats,
and trespassings. Since legaliza-
tion, there also have been more
than 10,000 incidents of hate
mail and harassing phone calls.
Providers endure all of this
anger and hate while continuing
to provide the best care possible
for their patients.
As a member of Medical Stu-
dents for Choice at the MSU
020 J
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Your I
September 20, 2004
Bassett Park Neighborhood Association
Linda Fredenburg
1530 Comfort
Lansing, MI 48915
Dear Ms. Fredenburg:
The Lansing Department of Parks and Recreation is currently involved in the preparation
of its Five Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan. This plan will be used to guide this
department from 2006 to 2010. The plan will cover an evaluation of Lansing's current
and future demographic projections, future capital improvement programs, current and
future recreational programming trends, and future park maintenance needs. This plan
must be submitted to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources prior to April 1,
2005, where it will be reviewed and approved. Once the plan is approved, the Lansing
Department of Parks and Recreation will be eligible to compete for state and federal
funding for park improvements.
A very important component in the development of this plan is community involvement.
We are seeking your ideas and the input of your neighborhood association in the
evaluation of Lansing's park system.
We have identified one or more parks within your neighborhood association boundaries.
The park which we have identified as being within your neighborhood boundaries is
Bassett Park. We would like you or your representatives to join us on October 2, 2004,
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at the Foster Community Center where we will explain how
you and your neighborhood association can assist us in evaluating your park(s). Lunch
will be provided after the meeting.
We are interested in knowing what deficiencies exist in the park(s), what are the current
uses, what programs would you like to see, and how or what can improve your
neighborhood park(s). Our nationally certified playground inspector, Tanya Moore, will
be on hand to provide you with specific information on the current safety standards for
parks and playgrounds. At the conclusion of this meeting, we will ask that you meet with
your association members, discuss the park's current condition and future prospect, and
we will collect your results by October 15 for inclusion in the plan.
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September 20, 2004
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This is a very important function of the department and your participation is critical to the
success of the plan. Please call my secretary, Lee Ann Foreback, by Tuesday,
September 28, at 483-4275 to let her know if you will be attending. If you cannot attend,
please let her know who will be attending in your place. If you get voice mail, please
leave a message including your name, the organization you represent and if you will be
attending.
I would like to thank you in advance for your support in our continued effort to make
Lansing's park system the best in the state.
Sincerely,
Murdock Jemerson, Director
Parks and Recreation Department
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Bassett Park Neighborhood Association
1, Linda Fredenburg
1530 Comfort �P
Lansing, MI 48915
h 484-8618
Bassett Park
Cherry Hill Neighborhood Association
Penny Strang LM 4 -.,a '3
6218 Brookline Ct. 1'. as
East Lansing, MI 48823
H 351-1389
Cherry Hill and Kalamazoo Plaza
Churchill Downs Community Association `�
Neil Davis C.a�® LA i o4e4.1 ' '� �
c/o Faith United Methodist Church
4301 S. Waverly Rd.
Lansing, MI 48911
H 882-0661
H'illborn and Wainwright
1
VrColonial Village Neighborhood Association
Anita Beavers
3010 Boston Blvd.
Lansing, MI 48910
H 882-0015
Elmhurst and Holly
Creston Area Neighbors
Victoria White ' c_ ryl R - a
3205 Creston Avenue 1 : a%
Lansing, MI 48906
H 372-8438
Gier
Downtown Neighborhood Association
ov Monica Zuchowski (, I Y► q - a $
320 N. Walnut 1 ; 3 a
Lansing, MI 48933
H 484-6175 v
Burchard, Comstock, Ferris, Riverfront-
West, Reutter and Wentworth
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Eastside Neighborhood Organization
Nancy Parsons Ct -
430 N. Fairview 1 ; 3 D
Lansing, MI 48912
H 3 72-3 249
Kimberly, Fairview, Marshall, Oak,
Riverfront -East, Hunter, 119th, Foster
Community Center, Stabler, Elm and Walsh
abuAous Acr't NYo
Maria Castillo��
1623 Martin St. _.tn
Lansing, MI 48910
H 372-7038
Barb Dean Tot Lot
Fairview Area Interested Residents
Mellisa Austin L rn (j _ 3 T
227 Leslie St.
Lansing, MI 48912
H 3 71-43 63
Foster and Regent
Forest View Citizens Association
Brett Stockhill vyq `a
3821 Stoneleigh 'ZAO s
Lansing, MI 48910
H 393-1725
Crego, Scott Woods, Forest View, Glen
Eden, Tammany and Biggie Munn
Genesee Neighborhood Association
Ruth Hallman o,
1014 W. Lapeer v q /V /�► uo G k.
Lansing, MI 4891540
H 484-5101 b kAA
Ferris L�-Q-
Groesbeck Area Neighborhood Association
Bill Nelson L rn g _ a FS
1017 N. Foster a i 4 Lo
Lansing, MI 48912
H 371-3888
Fairview and Kimberly
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Hull Ct. Park Neighborhood Organization
Linda Tellschow L m 9_ a g
1125 Comfort a, : Q D
Lansing, MI 48915
H 487-2453 �
Hull Court
Hunter Park East Residential Organization
Paulina McCullough No bA,-k
434 Lathrop +oSZ K. oAxaA ,
Lansing, MI 48912 T� ~ '—`"
H 487-3619 t w�
Hunter and Stabler
Hunter Park West Yn g _ a. <e
Karen Anderson a,
612 Jones St.
Lansing, MI 48912
H 485-9233
Hunter
Knollwood/Willow Neighborhood
Association L-M CI _ .a g
Walter Brown
1310 Knollwood
Lansing, MI 489106
H 371-3453
Edmore
Lansing -Eaton Neighborhood Organization
Brian Holland L m q, -- -a, g
3818 Blue River Dr. a,.5 (o
Lansing, MI 48911
H 887-9902
Fulton, Fine and Woodcreek
Lewton/Rich Neighborhood Association
Neil Davis 'Q-e�
2409 Victor
Lansing, MI 48911�
H 272-0712
Lewton
Moores Park Neighborhood Organization
Susan Dougherty
229 Moores River Dr. 0
Lansing, MI 48910
H 372-6946
Moores
Neighbors United In ion
Emma Berry
1714 Dono
Lansin 48910
H 4 -4756
esar/Donora and Clifford
North Lansing Community Association
Tom Powers
319 E. Grand River
Lansing, MI 48906
W 485-8335
Jones Lake, Moore, Gier, Seventh, Dietrich,
Reasoner, Dodge, Turner -Mini, Larch,
Burchard, Durant, Edmore, Comstock,
Bancroft, Ormond, Porter and Marshall
Oak Park Neighborhood Association
Judy Hackett L M 4
625 N. Pennsylvania „, o,�,
Lansing, MI 48912 `U� "
H 371-4214
Oak Park
Old Everett Neighborhood Organization
Gail Fournier 0 6-0-CL-
717 E. Willard -ZCAL-�
Lansing, MI 48910
H 394-1503 W-241-7797
Reola, Lyons, Poxson and Everett
Old Forest Neighborhood Association
Kevin Webb
528 W. Grand River m cl —aq
Lansing, MI 48906 (P P rA
H 372-8649
Comstock
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Old Oakland Neighborhood Organization
Bob Bradshaw
919 N. Verlinden
Lansing, MI 48915 to P-yo,
H 482-8324
Westside and Dunneback
P.L.A-C.E.
Diane HarteYA...„
233 Allen
Lansing, NU 48912
H 484-2647
Hunter V� 4 S(,
Potter/Walsh Neighborhood Organization
aw. A
7 18Lathro
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Lansing, NU 4891
H484-3751 W393-1722//4
Walsh
Quentin Park Neighborhood Association
Dawn Haddad
1732 Quentin
Lansing, Nff 48910
H 487-1923
Quentin
River Forest Neighborhood Association
2711 Delta River Dr.
Lansing, MI 48906
W 373-8293
Tecumseh
River Point Organization
Lansing, NU 48906
H 372-6248
River Point
Sagamore Hill Neighborhood Association
1334 Boston Blvd.
Lansing, Nff 48910
H 487-6828
Quentin
Shady Oaks Neighborhood Association
pah Orman 0
d
Lansing, Nff 48906
H 886-3807
Horsebrook
Turner -Dodge Neighborhood Organization
109 W. Dwight St.
Lansing, Nff 48906
Turner -Dodge and Reasoner
Walnut Neighborhood Organization
ftnQq�ner0A
11035* Seymour'Venue
Lansing, MI 48906
1p
H 484-4512
Comstock, Burchard, Edmore and Durant
Westside Neighborhood Org
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Lansing, MI 48915
H 484-0009
St. Joseph, Kingsley, Osborn and Hillsdale
Wexford Heights Neighborhood Associatio!b
IMMMUI U-601
P.O. Box 80244
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Lansing, NH 48908
H 882-5324
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C Friends of Durant Park
Joan Sheldon
726 Seymour Avenue
Lansing, MI 48906
485-4225
Durant
Friends of Bancroft Park
Sue Eareckson
1403 Indiana Avenue
Lansing, MI 48906
H-482-6983 W-694-2300
Bancroft d
5241 Sunrose Avenue S
Lansing, MI 48911
393-3068
Bluebell
0 Baker/Qonora Focus Center
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840 Baker St.
Lansing, MI 48910
485-0907 �/VSV V
Caesar Donora
1�11WO&10'
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6294- Haag Rd. v F
Lansing, MI 48911
882-0796
Georgetown Je-�
Andon. Pogoncheff
805 June St.
Lansing, MI 48906 "0&-L"
MarshallMWJpp/ -
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• 310 N. Seymour
L MI 48933
487-65 x12 `
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LVSuzanne Elms -Barclay
1628 Lindbergh Dr.
Lansing, MI 48911
Sycamore and Shubel
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APPENDIX C
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICES, AGENDA,
and MINUTES
I, DEBORAH K. MINER, CITY CLERK of the City of Lansing, Michigan, do hereby certify
that I have compared the attached copy of Resolution #124, approving the Lansing Parks
and Recreation Department's Five Year Master Plan (as modified), adopted by the City
Council of the City of Lansing at their regular meeting held on Monday, March 28, 2005,
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 30th Day of March, A.D. 2005
1 r
DEBORAH K. MINER, CITY CLERK
From the desk of...
Debbie Miner,
City Clerk
City of Lansing
124 W. Michigan Ave.
Lansing, MI 48933
(517)483-4131
Fax: (517) 377-0068
LANSING CITY COUNCIL LEGISLATIVE ITEMS; MARCH 28, 2005 RESOLUTIONS
C.la
BY THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMITTEE
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LANSING
WHEREAS, in orderto be eligible to receive grant funds from the Michigan Department of
Natural Resources (MDNR) a five (5) year recreation plan, meeting their plan content
criteria, has to be on file with the MDNR; and
WHEREAS, the Park Board reviewed the Parks and Recreation Draft Master Plan 2005-
2010, held a public meeting for input and at its meeting on January 12, 2005 and moved
that the draft plan with their corrections be forwarded to the Mayor; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board, at its meeting on March 1, 2005, voted unanimously to
endorse the Parks and Recreation Draft Master Plan 2005-2010, and to forward its
comments to the Parks and Recreation Department; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor forwarded the Draft Master Plan to the City Council to hold a public
hearing as required by the MDNR; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a public hearing on March 7, 2005 and additional public
meetings on March 8, 2005 and March 15, 2005 to receive comment by the citizens of
Lansing; and
a
' WHEREAS, the City Council Public Service Committee has reviewed the Draft Master
Plan; and
WHEREAS, during the life of this plan, plan amendments can be made by the City Council
following a public hearing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council authorizes the Parks and
Recreation Department to make the necessary final modifications to the draft plan before
submission to the MDNR.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council hereby approves the Parks and
Recreation Master Plan and capital improvements schedule for grants.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Parks and Recreation Department is to forward the
Parks and Recreation Master Plan 2005-2010 to the MDNR for review and approval.
By Councilmember Bauer
Carried Unanimously
LANSING CITY COUNCIL LEGISLATIVE ITEMS; MARCH 28, 2005 RESOLUTIONS
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PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
318 N. Capitol Avenue
Lansing, Michigan 48933-1206
(517) 483-4277 (Voice)
(517) 483-4479 (TDD)
(517) 483-6062 (FAX)
April 1, 2005
Jon Coleman
Tri-County Regional Planning
913 W. Holes Rd., Suite 201
Lansing, MI 48910
RE: FIVE YEAR PARKS & RECREATION MASTER PLAN
CITY OF LANSING, MICHIGAN
Dear Mr. Coleman:
Enclosed you will find the final copy of the Five Year Parks and Recreation Master
Plan as submitted by Mayor Benavides to the Department of Natural Resources on
April 1, 2005. This copy is for your file.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Tanya Moore at 483-4282.
Sincerely,
Murdock Jemerson, Director
Lansing Parks and Recreation
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AGENDA
Committee of the Whole
Monday, March 28, 2005 - 5:00 p.m.
Tenth Floor Conference Room - City Hall
Council President Sandy Allen
Council Vice President Geneva Smith
1. Call To Order
s
2. Roll Call
3. Public Comment
4. Approval of Minutes
5. Discussion/Action:
A. Review of Five Year Parks Master Plan
B. Other
6. Adjourn
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REVISIONS TO THE FIVE YEAR MASTER PLAN:
The following revisions are suggested to be made following the public comments at the March
7" Public Hearing at the City Council Chambers, the March 8`" Public Meeting at Foster
Community Center and the March 15" public meeting at Gardner Middle School
(Approved, PS Committee, 3/17/05)
p. 5.14
After text "d. Work with MPNO to install "labyrinth meditation walk"." -
The above mentioned items will be considered in the department's fiscal year 2007
capital improvements schedule in order to complete them for 100 year celebration.
(Approved, PS Committee, 3/17/05)
p. 5.15
Replace text under Grand River Park, "....along the western city boundary. The property was
acquired from R.E. Olds in 1944." with: -
"....along the western city boundary. R.E. Olds donated
the property to the city in 1944."
(Approved w/ revised text, PS Committee, 3/23/05)
p. 5.36
Add text after the paragraph about Miller Rd. Community Center, and before the section on
Cultural Arts and Historical:
South side Community Center Development:
A need to develop a community center in the southern region of the city has been
identified to help alleviate the geographic, facility and social needs presently being
experienced in the south end of the city. A committee was formed by Council Member
Sandy Allen in March 2005 to address this need This committee will make
recommendations to the City Council for this project.
Following the committee recommendations, a feasibility study will be undertaken.
This study will address the resident recreational needs, possible building sites and
needs, possible existing structures which could be purchased and/or renovated and
costs associated with the development, acquisition, staffing and maintenance of the
facility. Based on this study, a plan of action will be developed as to how the results of
the survey should be addressed.
A mechanism for funding will need to be addressed in the feasibility study as well.
Once services are provided, there needs to be a method for sustaining the building,
programs and activities. This funding source should be identified during the planning
process before the south side center s is developed.
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C.2
(Approved, PS Committee, 3/23/05)
p. 5.35
Eliminate the last two sentences of the first paragraph:
fior a coynynunft�r cente opt the south side of the city.
(Approved, PS Committee, 3/23/05)
p. 5.36
Eliminate the 2nd to last sentence under Miller Rd. Comm. Center:
(Approved, PS Committee, 3/17/05)
p. 5.22
Add the following after the first paragraph:
Following the passage of the ADA, the City of Lansing developed an ADA Transition
Plan which reviewed the Lansing Park system and its facilities in terms of accessibility.
This plan targeted barriers that hindered the availability of services, facilities,
programs and activities to people with disabilities. In 2000 the ADA Transition Plan
was combined with the Five Year Master Plan because the two documents overlapped
each other to a great extent.
Since the passage of the ADA, the department has been making a strong, concerted
effort to provide inclusive services 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
within this section, in the Demographics and the Access Committee report.
(Approved w/ deletion of last sentence, PS Committee, 3/17/05)
p. 5.14
Add the following text under Quentin Park:
The master plan included keeping most elements in the park as is, but adding a new
parking lot. The master plan was never completed. The community has polled the
neighborhood and is interested in a new study of the master plan to prioritize
improvements. ,
at ound the Pei hneter of the pay* and to mo Pe the basketbaff courf
(Approved, PS Committee, 3/17/05)
p. 2.11
Insert before paragraph on "Lansing School District Relationship:"
Lansing Area Skate, Bike and Recreation Foundation:
The Lansing Area Skate, Bike and Recreation Foundation (LASBRF) was founded in
1998 and grew out of an increasing interest in action of alternative sports, more
specifically skateparks and BAff facilities. LASBRF is a not for profit, 501(c)3
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foundation and continues to work with the city of Lansing as well as other
municipalities on skateboarding activities. LASBRF also partners with local private
organizations and business such as Modern Skate and Surf, Riverfront Cycle and
Velocipede Peddler for technical assistance and support.
(Approved, PS Committee, 3/17/05)
p. 2.11
Insert before paragraph on "Lansing School District Relationship:"
Capitol Area BMX:
The Capitol Area BMX Club is a group of dedicated volunteers who came together in
1998 with the skateboarding community to work towards the construction of a BMX
track here in Lansing.
(Approved, PS Committee, 3/17/05)
p. 2.11
Insert under Lansing BMX Association:
The Lansing Area Flying Aces
The Lansing Area Flying Aces is a Lansing -based non-profit group of mid -Michigan
model aviators affiliated with and chartered by the Nationwide Academy of Model
Aeronautics.
(Approved, PS Committee, 3/17/05, revised 3/23/05)
p. 5.48
Insert text as the second paragraph under "Other Active & Passive Recreation Facilities":
In October 1998, nearly 300 BMX riders, skateboarders, parents, local business
owners, public officials and interested residents came together to attend a Public
Forum at the Foster Community Center to discuss the possibility of an "Extreme
Sports Park"for Lansing. Media coverage of the meeting launched tremendous
interest in continuing a study to determine if such as park could become a reality in the
Lansing area. At the conclusion of that study, it was determined that a skatepark and
BMX track would be built.
The skatepark, located at Ranney Park, was completed in June 2002. LASBRF played
a major role in the fund raising and oversight of the construction of the skatepark.
They were instrumental in securing the services of Team Pain Enterprises to design
and construct the skatepark. Team Pain Enterprises in one of the nation's best
respected skatepark designer/building firms. There is an expressed need for an area
at Ranney to be developed that would accommodate younger or beginning skaters at
Ranney.
The BMX track was completed in May 2001 at Gier Park with the assistance of the
National Bicycle League (NBL). Racing began in May of 2001. The BMX track is
now home to a full schedule of events attracting riders young and old from across the
mid -west region of states. Many Lansing racers have competed at the national level
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and are nationally ranked. In July 2004, the track hosted the NBL's Mid- West
Regional race which drew over 3,000 spectators. Furthermore, the track is open to
recreational and competition riders at all times.
(Approved w/ changes to last sentence, PS Committee, 3/17/05)
p. 5.48
Insert text as the third paragraph under "Other Active & Passive Recreation Facilities":
The Lansing Area Flying Aces is a group of model airplane enthusiasts currently fly
their airplanes at Elm Park. They limit the type of model airplanes to control -line
flyers, radio control helicopters and electric "Park Flyers." In addition to providing
the department with recommendations on this specialized activity, the Flying Aces
conduct, twice annually, Model Builders Workshops to instruct youth in the basics of
model airplane building and flying. Workshops have been conducted at Letts
Community Center and the Impression S Science Center. The Flying Aces hope to
expand their activities to include larger radio controlled airplanes at a proposed Model
Aerodrome. The location of the Model Aerodrome has yet to be determine
(Reference language and date of Council resolution, COW minutes, Terese)
(Approved, PS Committee, 3/17/05)
p. 5.53
Add the following text:
119'Armory Park:
The City has maintained a park, known as 119" Armory Park, since 1949. The
property was formerly owned by the Michigan National Guard Armory, with a letter of
understanding that the southeast section of the property could be used as a park. The
property was recently sold to the Lansing School District (LSD). The department is
working with the LSD to acquire the 119" Armory as park land in order to maintain
the use as a neighborhood park where there is play equipment, a basketball court and
open space.
(Approved, PS Committee, 3/23/05)
p. 5.47
Add the following text under "Water Based Recreation":
Spray parks are being looked at as anew amenity. The department will meet with
community groups to strategically locate these facilities within parks that fit the
appropriate demographics with larger numbers of children.
(Approved, PS Committee, 3/17/05)
p. 5.39
Add the following text as the 2"d paragraph under "Downtown Parks":
The department will work with other city departments to coordinate efforts with other
city master plans, such as the 20120 Vision Plan, the Michigan Ave. Concept Plan and
other initiatives to bring more housing into the city and downtown areas. Future needs
may require additional park and recreation opportunities for these areas.
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i (Approved, PS Committee, 3/17/05)
5.35
Add the following text as the last sentence to the first paragraph:
The department will continue to monitor the needs of the senior population in Lansing
and attempt to provide for those service groups.
(Approved, PS Committee, 3/17/05)
5.34
Add the following text as the last sentence under "Basketball Facilities":
Basketball court locations within any park should be strategically located so as not to
create problems with the adjacent residents.
(Approved, PS Committee, 3/17/05)
5.34
Add the following text under "Basketball Facilities" after, "......The courts are proposed to be
lighted ......... a concentrated activity.":
Sheltered outdoor basketball courts are a new trend in this sport and should be studied
in areas where basketball courts are in parks.
(Approved w/ change in text in parenthesis, PS Committee, 3/17/05)
5.42
Add the following text as the second paragraph under "Neighborhood Parks":
Improvements within parks include many amenities. (For Example:) The
neighborhood group surrounding Marscot Park has specifically requested a shelter be
installed at Marscot Park. This would provide a place within the park where neighbors
could meet to create community.
(Approved w/ deletion/change of text, PS Committee, 3/17/05)
5.45
Add the following text as the second sentence under "Other Pedestrian and Bicycle Access":
Fwr-exantple,- there is an expressed interest by the Lanshrg-Eaton
A sin to provide a means of pedestrian access to (connect neighborhoods)t1w
(Approved, PS Committee, 3/17/05)
p. 2.8
Add the following text under, "Relationships with other Agencies":
RRg ional Directors Group
Approximately two years ago, as a spin-off of the Five Year Parks and Recreation Plan
process, a Regional Directors Group was formed. The intention was to meet on a
regular basis to maintain contact with each other in an effort to advance regional
goals. That group has evolved into a regional trails group, but several park directors
felt it beneficial to continue to meet and discuss a broad range of topics. The group
meets on a quarterly basis and includes directors from the City of Lansing, DeWitt,
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East Lansing, Meridian Towns/zip, Eaton County, Ingham County, Delta Towns/zip,
Delhi Township and Portland
(Approved, but also add to beginning of document, PS Committee, 3/17/05)
p. 5.10, 5.11, 5.18, 5.21, 5.28, 5.49, 5.54, and in the Introduction, as the last sentence in the third
paragraph \
Add the following text:
***All projects will be subject to the availability of funding through the Lansing Park
Millage, general fund, and the approval of the Lansing Park Board, Mayor and City
Council.
(Approved, PS Committee, 3/17/05)
ADD Visionary statement in beginning of document, Introduction
Add the following text as the last sentence to the first paragraph:
This document is a vision on how we create community through people, parks and
programs.
(Approved, PS Committee, 3/23/05)
p.5.41
Remove the following text at the bottom of the page:
(Approved, PS Committee, 3/23/05)
p.5.51
Change the text, second sentence under Groesbeck Golf Course:
Acquisition of this land would allow for eVansisn a new entrance into the golf course
which would , in . remove golf traffic from the
residential streets.
(Approved, PS Committee, 3/23/05)
p.5.8
Remove this page titled, "Proposed Capital Improvement Project FY2006"
(Approved, PS Committee, 3/23/05)
p. 5.8
Change the Capital Improvement Schedule (see attached Capital Improvement Schedule, revised)
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(Approved, PS Committee, 3/23/05)
p. 5.36
Add the following text after Miller Road Community Center information:
Community Involvement - Donations
The Parks and Recreation Department welcomes donations both financial and inkind.
Airy citizen or organization can make direct financial donations to the City of Lansing.
All funds received will be properly deposited and earmarked for the specific purpose.
Citizens can also make their financial donation to specific organizations dedicated to
providing support to the Department of Parks and Recreation such as the Potter Park
Zoological Society, the Lansing Youth and Recreation Fund, the Lansing Skate, Bike
and Recreation Foundation or any one of the department's Friends groups as listed on
page 2.8.
Citizens or organizations wishing to contribute to a future capital improvement project
must contact the department to discuss the gift/donation prior to the start of the project.
Capital improvement projects are governed by contractual arrangements between the
City of Lansing and the contractor. Contained within the contract is a detailed
explanation of the scope of the project as well as labor and material cost. Once a
contract is executed it becomes a difficult matter to reduce the scope of the project and
the materials involved. For example, if a group is interested in donating a piece of
playground equipment to a park improvement project, it is important that the
department deletes that item from the contractor's list of supplies prior to the city's
contract bidding process.
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TARGET PARK
YEAR LOCATION
2005-2010
RIVER TRAIL
2005-2010
RAN N EY
2005
RIVER TRAIL
2005-2010
RIVER TRAIL
2005-2010
RIVER TRAIL
2005-2010
RIVER TRAIL
2005-2010
RIVER TRAIL
2005-2010
CREGO
2005-2010
FRANCES
2005-2010
POTTER
2005-2010
LOCATION TBD
2005 - 2010
MOORES
2005 - 2010
HUNTER
POTENTIAL GRANT SUPPORTED PROJECTS
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS SCHEDULE
PARKS & RECREATION FIVE YEAR MASTER PLAN
(04/01 /2005 thru 04/01 /2010)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Acquire Norfolk R.O.W. - north leg
Gazebo, trail, recreation area phases
Develop Cavanaugh Rd. -Maguire Park
Develop from MI Ave. to Cherry Hill Park leg, replace boardwalk
Develop leg from Shiawassee St. to MI Ave, (Ottawa Power Plant &
Develop Maguire Park to Hope Soccer Complex
Develop Moores River Dr. to Grand River Park
Park improvements (develop site plan - passive day use park;
fishing
Park improvements (gardens, water fountain, entry to gardens, pa
Renovate N American exhibit more native species such as moose
Develop modular skate park
Park improvements
Park Improvements
Grant Codes:
MNRTF=Dept. of Natural Resources Trust Fund
LWCF=Dept. of Natural Resources Land & Water Conservation Fund
MDOT=Ml Dept. of Transportation - MDOT Transportation Efficiency Act
FISH=Dept. of Natural Resources - Waterways - Fisheries Grant
UPARR=Urban Park & Recreation Recovery
ACORPS=Army Corps of Engineers
ESTIMATED POTENTIAL
TOTAL GRANT
COST SOURCE
ESTIMATED
GRANT
AMOUNTS
250,000
MNRTF
187,500
400,000
MNRTF
300,000
1,325,912
MNRTF/MDOT
960,912
750,000
MNRTF/MDOT/ACORPS 562,500
600,000
MNRTF/MDOT/ACORPS 450,000
2,000,000
MNRTF/MDOT
1,500,000
1,810,000
MNRTF/MDOT
1,357,500
1,100,000
MNRTF
500,000
600,000
LWCF -
450,000
1,500,000
MNRTF
500,000
100,000
MNRTF
75,000
1,500,000
LWCF /UPARR
1,125,000
1,500,000
LWCF / UPARR
1,125,000
*** OTHER PROJECTS SUPPORTED BY THE PARK MILLAGE ARE NOT LISTED ON THIS SCHEDULE. THIS LISTLpILY5CONT�AINHOSE PROJECTS THAT
FIT THE GRANT CRITERIA FOR GRANTS AVAILABLE AT THE TIME THIS PLAN WAS APPROVED.
*** THIS DOCUMENT IS A LONG RANGE PLANNING DOCUMENT THAT WILL CONTINUE TO EVOLVE AND IS REVIEWED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. ALL
PROJECTS LISTED ARE SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDING THROUGH THE GRANT SOURCE, THE PARK MILLAGE AND THE GENERAL FUND
AND THE APPROVAL OF THE PARK BOARD, MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL.
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AGENDA
COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICES
Council Conference Room, Tenth Floor, City Hall
Wednesday, March 23, 2005
1:30 p.m.
Councilmember Bauer, Chair
Councilmember Meyer, Vice Chair
Councilmember Wood, Member
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of Minutes
IV. Public Comment on Agenda Items
V. Action/Discussion
1) Appointment of William R. Stewart to the Principal Shopping District Board of
Directors
2) Public Improvement IV; Mercantile Way & Pierpont Street - Payment Plan
3) Public Improvement III Resolution for Assessment Rill 382 for Construction of
New Water Main Along Wayne Street Between Aurelius Rd. and the East End of
Wayne Street
�(,��blic Improvement I/II Resolution: Cedar Street, Holmes Road, Pe nsylvania Ave. and Cavanaugh Road ---A4S I fem A-11tt S• v 1« D, f
S) Parks Five Year Master Plan
6) Receipt of the Public Service Department Report r7veel
7) Other
VI. Adjourn
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i VII. Pending Items:
1. Waste Management Plan
2. Periodic Update on Huckaba's Property
3. Shortening the Notice Requirement for Trash in the Right of Way
4. Parks/Green Space
5. Street Light Improvements update from Public Service Dept. on South
Washington Avenue Improvements/Long term
6. Ranney Park Master Plan - Reopen Process
7. Update from Public Service Dept. on the S. Washington Avenue
Improvements/Johnson Report
8. Monitor of Downtown Parks/Smith-Bauer-Jemerson
9. Presentation on Draft Report on Policy and Procedure for Alleys
10. Groesbeck Type II Noise Mitigation Application
11. Antique Lighting - Grand River, S. Washington & Michigan "
12. Cost analysis on the use of sod compared to the use of grass for
areas between the sidewalk and curb
13. Apartment Recycling - Review after May 17th
14. CSO Construction Coordination between BWL & Public Service
15. Public Improvement I/II for Reconstruction of a public sidewalk in
areas of Cedar, Holmes, Pennsylvania, and Cavanaugh.
16. Snow Removal Process
17. Five Year Parks & Recreation Action Plan
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Pv{21, c �� fl o� REVISIONS TO THE FIVE YEAR MASTER PLAN:
a
The following revisions are suggested to be made following the public comments at the March
7°i Public Hearing at the City Council Chambers, the March 8`h Public Meeting at Foster
Community Center and the March 15`h public meeting at Gardner Middle School
(Approved, PS Committee, 3/17/05)
p. 5.14 (g, add,
After text "d. Work with MPNO to install "labyrinth meditation walk"."
The above mentioned items will be considered in the department's fiscal year 2007
capital improvements schedule in order to complete them for 100 year celebration.
(Approved, PS Committee, 3/17/05)
p. 5.15 (tRp"
Replace text under Grand River Park, "....along the western city boundary. The property was
acquired from R.E. Olds in 1944." with: -
"....along the western city boundary. R.E. Olds donated
the property to the city in 1944."
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p. 5.36 ( �)
o Add text after the paragraph about ��" Rd. Community Center, and before the section on �.
ti
Cultural Arts and Historical: -
�'e Commuiu Center Development.
A need to ba community center in the southern region of the city has been
identified. This project needs further study in order to define it's location, size,
configuration, funding and staffing. Due to increased demands on the centers a
mechanism for funding needs to be addressed. Once services are provided, t ere needs
to be a method for sustaining the buildings, programs and activities. This nding
source should be identified during the planning process before a enteA a);`�'
velo ed ac a exzs i muna center, as part o t rs s u jr, slimul e J
relative to its life expectancy and as to what renovations will allow for more effective J
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tr usage of the centers in order to maximize the city's investment in the facilities.
���� � OY�'vr►vvZGe - � ova �r�'�'�"' .�Y/� h.� cc r�u�,, wi( �- �
p. 5.35 (��� 1 , Hell aOlGlrr� 5 114e
23,1)10�Eliminate the last two sentences of the first paragraph: 6°r' SS C fr.
required.
p. 5.36 ,lavd—Da-nel� Odd e e ef#�
"-o'0 Eliminate the 2"d to last sentence under Miller Rd. Comm. Center:
of Centel,
(Approved, PS Committee, 3/17/05)
p. 5.22(44a3ty43' i MaAha-D,&os) 6LhvV+ V ( 9(M,1tr, .
Add the following after the first paragraph:
Following the passage of the ADA, the City of Lansing developed an ADA Transition
Plan which reviewed the Lansing Park system and its facilities in terms of accessibility.
This plan targeted barriers that hindered the availability of services, facilities,
programs and activities to people with disabilities. In 2000 the ADA Transition Plan
was combined with the Five Year Master Plan because the two documents overlapped
each other to a great extent.
Since the passage of the ADA, the department has been making a strong, concerted
effort to provide inclusive services 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
within this section, in the Demographics and the Access Committee report.
(Approved w/ deletion of last sentence, PS Committee, 3/17/05)
p.5.14� .Dunbar)
Add the following text under Quentin Park:
The master plan included keeping most elements in the park as is, but adding a new
parking lot. The master plan was never completed The community has polled the
neighborhood and is interested in a new study of the master plan to prioritize
improvements. At this thne,
aivund the Perimeter of the pay k and to mo Pe the baskethaffrourt-
(Approved, PS Committee, 3/17/05)
p. 2.11 (PdfeB-os�Wf�--
Insert before paragraph on "Lansing School District Relationship:"
Lansing Area Skate. Bike and Recreation Foundation:
The Lansing Area Skate, Bike and Recreation Foundation (LASBRF) was founded in
1998 and grew out of an increasing interest in action of alternative sports, more
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a - specifically skateparks and BMX facilities. LASBRF is a not for profit, 501(c)3
foundation and continues to work with the city of Lansing as well as other
municipalities on skateboarding activities. LASBRF also partners with local private
organizations and business such as Modern Skate and Surf, Riverfront Cycle and
Velocipede Peddler for technical assistance and support.
(Approved, PS Committee, 3/17/05)
p. 2.11 s �
Insert before paragraph on "Lansing School District Relationship:"
Capitol Area BMX:
The Capitol Area BMX Club is a group of dedicated volunteers who came together in
1998 with the skateboarding community to work towards the construction of a BMX
track here in Lansing.
(Approved, PS Committee, 3/17/05)
p. 2.11 (QaQ�Aridr�s)
Insert under Lansing BMX Association:
The Lansing Area Flying Aces
The Lansing Area Flying Aces is a Lansing -based non-profit group of mid -Michigan
model aviators affiliated with and chartered by the Nationwide Academy of Model
Aeronautics.
(Approved, PS Committee, 3/17/05)
' p. 5.48
Insert text as the second paragraph under "Other Active & Passive Recreation Facilities":
In October 1998, nearly 300 BMX riders, skateboarders, parents, local business
owners, public officials and interested residents came together to attend a Public
Forum at the Foster Community Center to discuss the possibility of an "Extreme
Sports Park"for Lansing. Media coverage of the meeting launched tremendous
interest in continuing a study to determine if such as park could become a reality in the
Lansing area. At the conclusion of that study, it was determined that a skatepark and
BMX track would be built.
The skatepark, located at Ranney Park, was completed in June 2002. LASBRF played
a major role in the fund raising and oversight of the construction of the skatepark.
They were instrumental in securing the services of Team Pain Enterprises to design
and construct the skatepark. Team Pain Enterprises in one of the nation's best
respected skatepark designer/building firms.
The BMX track was completed in May 2001 at Gier Park with the assistance of the
National Bicycle League (NBL). Racing began in May of 2001. The BMX track is
now home to a full schedule of events attracting riders young and old from across the
mid -west region of states. Many Lansing racers have competed at the national level
and are nationally ranked In July 2004, the track hosted the NBL's Mid -West
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Regional race which drew over 3,000 spectators. Furthermore, the track is open to
recreational and competition riders at all times.
(Approved w/ changes to last sentence, PS Committee, 3/17/05)
p. 5.48 )
Insert text as the third paragraph under "Other Active & Passive Recreation Facilities":
The Lansing Area Flying Aces is a group of model airplane enthusiasts currently fly
their airplanes at Elm Park. They limit the type of model airplanes to control: line
flyers, radio control helicopters and electric "Park Flyers." In addition to providing
the department with recommendations on this specialized activity, the Flying Aces
conduct, twice annually, Model Builders Workshops to instruct youth in the basics of
model airplane building and flying. Workshops have been conducted at Letts
Community Center and the Impression 5 Science Center. The Flying Aces hope to
expand their activities to include larger radio controlled airplanes at a proposed Model
Aerodrome. The location of the Model Aerodrome has yet to be determine
(Reference language and date of Council resolution, COW minutes, Terese)
(Approved, PS Committee, 3/17/05)
p. 5.53
Add the following text: (Nancy Parsons)
119" Armory Park:
The City has maintained a park, known as 1191h Armory Park, since 1 aThe
property was formerly owned by the Michigan National Guard Armory, with a letter of
understanding that the southeast section of the property could be used as a park. The
property was recently sold to the Lansing School District (LSD). The department is
working with the LSD to acquire the 11Y' Armory as park land in order to maintain
the use as a neighborhood park where there is play equipment, a basketball court and
open space.
p. 5.47 3-1Z3-d5
Add the following text under "Water Based Recreation": (Sandra, Friends of Bancroft Park)
Spray parks are being looked at as anew amenity. The department will meet with
community groups to strategically locate these facilities within parks that fit the
appropriate demographics with larger numbers of children.
(Approved, PS Committee, 3/17/05)
p. 5.39
Add the following text as the 2"a paragraph under "Downtown Parks": (Eric Hewitt)
The department will work with other city departments to coordinate efforts with other
city master plans, such as the 20120 Vision Plan, the Michigan Ave. Concept Plan and
other initiatives to bring more housing into the city and downtown areas. Future needs
may require additional park and recreation opportunities for these areas.
Page 4 of 6
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(Approved, PS Committee, 3/17/05)
5.35
Add the following text as the last sentence to the first paragraph: (Sylvester Stewart)
The department will continue to monitor the needs of the senior population in Lansing
and attempt to provide for those service groups.
(Approved, PS Committee, 3/17/05)
5.34
Add the following text as the last sentence under "Basketball Facilities":
Basketball court locations within any park should be strategically located so as not to
create problems with the adjacent residents.
(Approved, PS Committee, 3/17/05)
5.34
Add the following text under "Basketball Facilities" after, "......The courts are proposed to be
lighted ......... a concentrated activity.":
Sheltered outdoor basketball courts are a new trend in this sport and should be studied
in areas where basketball courts are in parks.
(Approved w/ change in text in parenthesis, PS Committee, 3/17/05)
5.42
Add the following text as the second paragraph under "Neighborhood Parks":
Improvements within parks include many amenities. (For Example.) The
neighborhood group surrounding Marscot Park has specifically requested a shelter be
installed at Marscot Park. This would provide a place within the park where neighbors
could meet to create community.
(Approved w/ deletion/change of text, PS Committee, 3/17/05)
5.45
Add the following text as the second sentence under "Other Pedestrian and Bicycle Access":
(Brian Holland)
Fry-exanT*, there is an expressed interest by the Lunshtg--Eizton
Association to provide a means of pedestrian access to (connect neighborhoods)the
(Approved, PS Committee, 3/17/05)
p. 2.8
Add the following text under, "Relationships with other Agencies":
Regional Directors Group
Approximately two years ago, as a spin-off of the Five Year Parks and Recreation Plan
process, a Regional Directors Group was formed The intention was to meet on a
regular basis to maintain contact with each other in an effort to advance regional
goals. That group has evolved into a regional trails group, but several park directors
felt it beneficial to continue to meet and discuss a broad range of topics. The group
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meets on a quarterly basis and includes directors from the City of Lansing, DeWitt,
East Lansing, Meridian Township, Eaton County, Ingham County, Delta Township,
Delhi Township and Portland!
(Approved, but also add to beginning of document, PS Committee, 3/17/05)
p. 5.10, 5.11, 5.18, 5.21, 5.28, 5.49, 5.54
Add the following text:
*"All projects will be subject to the availability of funding through the Lansing Park
Millage, general fiend, and the approval of the Lansing Park Board, Mayor and City
Council.
(Approved, PS Committee, 3/17/05)
ADD Visionary statement in beginning of document
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} INTRODUCTION
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.
Over the past five years, 2000 - 2005, the Lansing Department of Parks and Recreation has and will
continue to provide within its human and financial resources a means to accomplish the above
mission. As we prepare to evaluate and project our next five years,, our mission statement continues
to keep us on track. One aspect not brought out in our mission statement is the results of our
mission. As people come together to play and experience the park land and special facilities
something happens; communities evolve, people bond and an identity is developed. This
document is a vision on how we create community through people, parks and programs.
This document is also a comprehensive plan
developed to assist this department and city
government in providing quality parks, recreation, and
leisure time programs, and forestry, cemetery, golf,
and zoo services to its citizens. As you go through this
document you will see how our mission statement
builds community though people, parks, and
programs.
This plan examines the City of Lansing's existing park
and recreation resources and evaluates present and
potential challenges, opportunities and needs. This
process was completed with the utilization of specific
citizen input through focus groups. The plan
recommends a course of action in addressing the
identified challenges and needs, and serves to meet the requirements set by government agencies in
order to qualify for grant funds. Grant funds are used for capital improvements projects and land
acquisitions. All projects will be subject to the availability of funding through the Lansing Park
Millage, the city's generalfund, and the approval of the Lansing ParkBoard, Mayor and Lansing
City Council.
The format for this recreation plan has been established by the State of Michigan, Department of
Natural Resources, Grants Management Section. The plan is based on information gathered and
compiled from the following sources:
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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.
C. Committee reviews based on scheduled workshops with the Parks Board, Lansing
citizens, focus groups, neighborhood organizations, community leaders, recreation
clubs and organizations, and parks department staff.
D. Open comments from the general public solicited through the Lansing State Journal,
a public meeting before the Parks Board and a public hearing before the City Council.
E. Data compiled from previous Recreation Plans and City Policies.
Within the process of effective capital improvement planning, needs assessments and program
reviews need to be conducted on a regular basis. Additionally, the service and operational levels
required of a quality park system are dependent on the city providing essential financial resources.
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PARKS & RE-,,,t.. ION DEPARTMENT
PARKS FIVE YEAR MASTEk' LAN (0=112005 thru 02128/2010)
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS SCHED 1l LEhPOTENTWL GI>yANT14U�ORTED PROJECTS
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MAPLOCATION
PROJECT
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et Year
ra et Year
Ta at Year
Ta et Year
Ta et Year
Target Year
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Est.Gnnt
KEY
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2005
1 2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
Source
Amount
Acquisition of krholdkrg on Wise Rd.
150,000.
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RIVER TRAIL
acquire Norfolk (Conmil) R.O.W. - north leg
50�000
MNRTF
187,500
GE
acquire Inix"ngs along Washington Ave.
300.000
MNRTF
225,000
RANNEY
acquire Wwidkfg along North Rd. —
gazebo, trall, recreation area phases
/
400,000
100,000
MtjRTF
75,000
RIVER TRALL.
develop Cavanaugh Rd. to Maguire Park
MNRTF
300,000
RIVER TRAIL
develop from MI Ave. to Cherry Hill Park leg, replace boardwalk along the S. Grand Parking Garage
MNRTF
RIVER TRAM.
develop leg from Shlawassee St. to MI Ave. (Ottawa Power Plant & Wentworth Park)
750,000
750,000
MNRTF
562,500
RIVER TRAIL
develop Ma Park to Hope Soccer Complex leg
MNRTF
450,000
RIVER TRAIL
develop Moores River Dr. to Grand River Park leg !
2,000,000
MNRTFTI'7.:500
park Improvements (develop site plan - passive day use park: fishing, boating, trails, picnicking, etc.) /FRANCES
1.810.000
MNRTFCREDO
park Improvements (gardens, water fountain, entry to gardens, pavilion cou etc.)
100,000
1,000,000
MWCFrtyard,
600,000
—
-2,500,
LWCF,
—
POTTER
renovate north amerlcan exhlbH more native species such as moose, elk, etc.)
1,500.0001
MNRTF
/ 1,125,000
WAGi'{ CT01L
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develop modular skate park
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MNRTF
1,125,000
75,000
MOORES
park Improvements `
MNRTF
HUNTER
park Improvements (
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WCF ,(IPAR
WOF / UPARI
1,125,0D0
1,125,000
TOTAL GRANT EST.
LOCAL MATCH
'11,425,000
1,312,5W
1,425,000
3.075,000
4.545.000
2,137,
13.807,500
TOTALS
05,000
437,500
475,000
1,025.000
1,515,0D0
,500
4 640 000
1,900.wb,
---1,750,000
1.900.000
4.100,000
6,060,000
2,850,000
18,560,000
Note: Project I=Uon maps are Included under Appendix H
Grant Codes:
MNRTF-Dept. of Natural Resources Trust Fund
LWCF=Dept of Natural Resources Land & Water Conservation Fund �� V
BOND -Dept. of Natural Resources Recreation Bond V
ISTEA=MI Dept. of Transportation - Inter model Surface Transportation Efficiency Act
FISH -Dept. of Natural Resources - Waterways - Fisheries Grant
UPARR=Urban Park & Recreation Recovery
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MINUTES
COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICES
Council Conference Room,�Tenth. Floor, City Hall2-
Wednesday, March :23, 2005'�.I,
1:30 p. m.'
CALL TO ORDER b.
Meeting was called to order_ -:;El 1:32 "p.m
COMMITTEE MEMBERSPRESENT
Councilmember Joan Bauer,; -Chaim,
Councilmember,Larry,Meyer;Vice Chair
Councilinember.Caro1 Wood, Member
OTHERS PRESENT
Diana Biiely, Council Staff
Debbie eLeori�,,,Ma or!s Staff
Don Kulha�nek,�Law Dept
Kevin Greed Principal 'Shopping District
Approval of Minutes
COUNCILMEMBER LEEMAN MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES
OF THE FEBRUARY 17, 2005, COMMITTEE MEETING, AS SUBMITTED.
MOTION CARRIED, 2-0.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Bauer requested quick Public Comment, then do Public Comment again at
Park Issue.
Mr. Pollard let me remind you at the third meeting of the year Darnell and I
bond and millage proposals. Public improvements wrong to assess all these
people for the sidewalks. Need better plan �r ��
Water main; belongs to BWL, why are we putting,in water main, and assess
100% to homeowners.
Darnell Oldham - Public improvements — ,state approved assessments,, how
much it costs per square foot to the residents of Lansing =feels it is rather
high, before you approve, revisit it again;\foll'ow'state guidelines:.: Called Dave
Berridge, when is Berwick Dr. going to be resurfaced,city has filled -pothole,
but was told in 2003 that the entire streetwould be resurfaced, will petition the
city to do that. Water main, should be BWL`responsibility, outside audit of
BWL is needed. Still wants resolution Qf support for southside community
center.,
Gary Andrews - the city has decided`[to can � lthe; ser car shows.
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Appointment of William Stewart ti p
Councilmember Bauer welco lies and thanks him/for his interest
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Mr. Stewart - Lansingkbeen very good to me, lives in Haslett, give back to
community,,,, professional public .speaker, motivational, 1989 started own
Subway store', developed cl ain of <15�subways, 3 skyline restaurants, shared
with psd thata don't know,what `can bring, optimistic, believe dreams can be
shared'°Bring 15'years;of'advert sirig%and feel if I can contribute anything,
wouldbe happy to serv.�e '
Bauer,` make a couple comments on business
Mr. Sf
teward' ='skyline opened a year ago, not profitable yet, this year 15%
increase in sales -not eInou'gh morning and evening business, whole downtown
area is getting ready to eX4/ 1 de in a nice, concise way. Any new business will
help ,
Mr. Meyer - do you own any part of Subway? Or just franchise?
Mr. Stewart - Only franchise.
Councilmember Wood, I assume this is as long as you own a business, you
don't have to live in Lansing
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Kevin Green - been with the PSd, extremely impressed with Mr. Stewarts
involvements in the City of Lansing, hands on prop
Motion to approve appt Williams stewart through june of 2006
Carol - Kevin, does this complete your board until 2006
Kevin- yes
Motion carries 3-0
Councilmember Bauer thanked Mr.
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Public Improvement IV; Mercantile Way 8vPierpont Street ,
Councilmember Bauer - can you update us?-,
Jane Dykema- They have asked for an extension
Bauer what we want to know is how'oftendo we; do this? -yry
Jane - we did extensions for theresidents..of;Turner street
Bauer - is this available fora:ny res derits?,"f
Meyer - does the taxpay1 k pay the carrying tharges
Jane - there is an interes` tN
Meyer -,same value, Just over..time
Wood =Mark Canady.;wanted to see,
hetalked to you? -`
Jane -;requested 15 yearnps `;`
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Bauer''_ atdoyou recomi
Jane - has foshow you'that
Water Main
Bauer asked jane to explain
we do
it is needed.
long of a period we can extend it; has
Jane we already have a contract and approvement to install water main, pave
the street, the property owners say these properties are undeveloped and have
expressed interest in developing as soon as we get the sanitary in. 10
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properties altogether. The only way BWL does it now is if it's paid up front;
have property owners ready to develop, came up with this as a way to fund it;
city is a customer of the Board. This resolution sets a public hearing for April
11
Meyer, the city has no cost? The owners do it to enhance property? What's it
zoned; appropriated in full
Jane - Residential;
Bauer, none of the other neighbors have spoken about it?;
Jane - the only people who will be assessed {are{these'specific property owners
Motion to set Public Hearing for April 11for Public Hearing\III, motion carries
3-0 '.
Bauer -Will you be notifying people of#the Public Hearing? T'3
Is Wayne platted further up the hill
Jane - yes, going back up to consumers energy.
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Public Improvement I/II is p a.11ed�,from tfiq`agenda i 4
Wood - my argument has ,been if we are moving to try to do new sidewalks we
need a policy saying what�will be spent
Jane at your -next ,.meeting:we
Motion to receive andpeace on
wood
Meyer - put it to pending perl'f
Carol moves,all the sets of min
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Till have a presentation and cost breakdown.
file; the`public service thing in packet by Carol
entation
utes minutes approved 2-1 Bauer
Five Year,4Pla h,
t
Wood is there` anything that might be discussed in the 5 year plan that may
need to be discussed
Murdock says that in the 5 year plan we have the fy 06 captial improvement
schedule budget, I have asked if we can take it out, and I propose that we take
it out, would be better discussed at budget hearing
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Is there anything in the Mayor's budget that we should be aware of; I have
heard that we may not have skating at Washington Park, or that there may not
be seasonals, is there anything we need to be aware of before Monday night?
Murdock, tough question to answer, I have made suggestions on the budget in
terms of hwat this dept may or may not need to cut. Meeting tomorrow
morning to discuss that, have yet to hear back.
Bauer, that is an interesting question. If we adoptfive.-year plan and the
bottom falls out, this is only a guide, every year ule still budget.
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Wood, would like to be prepared Monday`;nigh . A
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Bauer - would like to review the revision to the five,eyear �masten elan .that was
already approved.:;
Bauer - we did everything except southsid-e '.
Bauer - need to talk about Southside,community center;, then come back to the
list.
Bauer. Carol and Larry all want
Southside Community
Bauer this would be on
attached)
Wood - Sandy -has p
but dont"know'.whai
timeluie 'from that`'&
Add sentence about
,:Center, take last ser
otlierwis-e, maybe it
decide differently on
Meyer sen e~gettii
unless we put faij
lay this out, all in
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o get rid `of the bail
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Road (document
a'-f,a'for the Southside Community Center;
Sate goal is. Suggested that we ask for a
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immittee, change heading to southside community
rice out - Joan suggests - unless the department says
.ould be a separate line. Perhaps take a look at it and
ielalloc�ation of funds when we know what we're looking
mode of a demand, has heard this for eighteen years,
erethat we want a feasibility study to send out deadlines,
he execution, need strong guidelines.
Murdock, something like that we can put it in there as an item to be taken up
within the next 5 years
Meyer, feasibility study sets out timeline
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Carol perhaps this is where the mode switches from the five year plan and do a
resolution.
Bauer, our intent at this time is to show that city council in more definitive
language, that the southside comm. Center needs guidelines, timeline, set new
resolution. Don't necessarily need all that in plan, but that paragraph needs
more definitive language, do a feasibility study
Murdock, that study can be presented when we d`o .the fy, 06, that suggestion
come into play during budget hearings.
Bauer, Tonya - can you rewrite this so itfits more�,as a statement that the city
is committed to the next step. Would it stills be imcommunity"center?.
Tonya - yes.
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Bauer suggests working on a resolution to cover,details;..
Gary - Co-chair of 5 year master p
community focus centers, were no
split of the city, Westside, and eas,
consideration. Brought up 19801a,
Pete - Prioritizing SS Cen
involved at the feasibility
Seed money makes sense
Bike lanes crashed and `b
involvement
Location important
Demographic :studies;,eq
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a each,,of the f
founded by: the
de given center
1990 plan
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ned in Lansingzbecau
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:)ur'�segments proposed
wards, lwas a geographic
s ;4 southside not given
in last plan, get citizens
there was no public
Lost quorum at 2:`31 p Yrn %
Pollard suggests that resolution will not work. Don't care about charter. Only
way will believe is if you put money into it. Ampitheater complains about
money., put into that, butt cart have southside center. Need to pass a millage
Put Ani southside community center.
a
Murdock wants to pointout that DNR has gone about a change for 5 year
guidelines we do'not`have to put any of these schedules in these plans. When
DNR put this together, we were in the midst of putting this together, we used
our old guidelines, fy06 it does not have to be put in by either one of the
guidelines. DNR looks at grant supported projects, but not approved, would
have to be applied for, its potential grants.
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Murdock, under the new guidelines you only have to submit goals and
guidelines, and in the next five years you must meet those goals, but since we
were already underway we decided to stick with it.
Bauer - look at 1980 master plan language, would like the message that this is
a priority. We will take a look at it at COW on Monday at 5:00 p.m.
Tonya - if you can email it
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Bauer - if you could redo just a paragraph list it under Southside Community
Center
Mr. Oldham - On this paragraph sugges is that change-thewording to A need to
develop instead of build.
Bauer - will take out the last sentence. ,'
Pete - South side need to prioritize. The public is not clear ,on how things are
prioritized. Perhaps outline how things areprioritize`d:
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Gary - In the master plan process; the'dynarmcs'of,the community were
considered, and the recommendations sin,celthat included Geyer and Letts and
the purchase of Foster, met com�munity;dynamic needs from a geographic
f stand, they are recognized in�'the 'plan, in 'was no''t originally considered that
more than one Southside; there, are difference&'in :the Southside the armory
proposal was an attempt to bridge the 'differences; being in the middle of the
southside, one center may riot serve both J
Murdock - wwould the committee be willing to entertain, if we put, under
location,�to`:'be,determined, under project Southside Comm Center develop,
these/funding.sources do not fi nd community centers.
Wood page 4 of 6 Spray Park - 5 47, concerned with water costs, during a time
when s so expensive
Wood'moves, to remove Spray Park from the 5 year
Meyer - Its�to ceate�; a better quality of life, which is why geography is so
important. It's ban amenity that attracts families with small children, likes it out
there, promote that ' ant to attract younger families.
Gary - would like to meet with community groups to see what the thought is
Wood - part of concern is it is no different than when we went to Groesbeck,
dealing with the traffic calming; there was a moratorium, there was no funding,
and lastly if there were other projects approved, that we had to do those, and
the presentation contradicted what council said.
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Gary - no need to invest money, fire department will come out and create a
spray in any aprk you would like, no need for spray parks
No motion to report.
Wood - anything talking about Groesbeck and the Banquet facility must be
stricken
Motion by Joan carried 3-0 to remove all references to Groesbeck Banquet
facility (Golf Course)._
Much commending going on.
Pete - Page 2 ADA add adaptive sports to it.'
Recommend additional skating area for younger kids.`i
Murdock - we will add that, will also add yo-dAandout-on covered basketball
Bauer - to be sure that this is considered; .how would :we ;do that to make it
part of it.
We can add it under Ranney park, the need foryounger, kids section - Murdock
Bauer - Tonya will you write -a sentence on that, t
Gary - the one thing we don t see is private..sector funding for some of these
projects. Need to Chan& that soon, to Help _engage the public. Community
involvement r
Bauer lee, lapsing ids foundation,. and the capital area region has mechanism
through whrchtake ,prate funds; create a foundation that would allow for
private, donations':
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about private'sector funds ensues, on and on.....
Mf%kgldhadh page 4, would like to see spray parks .stricken. Feels it would be
great `P R. for the city andwtt�"6 fire department. Publicize it.
Wood - would like to: see=,Groesbeck Golf Course 5.51 of the master plan
regarding bwl land, ytotenhance and improve course.
Meyer, patrons have to travel through residential, if we could redesign that
Wood - road to make access one thing; don't want to support expansion
Murdock - we can do that. It actually means to redesign entrance from Lake
Lansing, not to expand holes.
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Meyer - can do cooperatively with Lansing Township perhaps; help to relieve
subsidy from citizens.
Acquisition of this land would allow for consideration of a new entrance
Mr. Oldham page 4 of 6 5.53, the armory, why should we use millage money
when we have cell tower money?
Bauer - good point ,
Pete - are we going anywhere with sand volleyball
Murdock, no just restroom and parking ver,�there; ,
Spreadsheet - need to get copy from Car 1
Wood - we are pulling 06 capital improvements;�park-' illage improvements
will be discussed in about 3 to 4 weeks at budget�hearingsa
Bauer - only keeping capital improvement grant supported projects. At this
point, is this potential grants based --oh funding sources?
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Murdock - yes, scrap BOND.; + 1'
Added to be determined under. southsi lb'c`bmmiinfty center
Wood is there a necessity to have the target years, is that required?
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Tonya and Mur--dock - yeses
Bauer.- What kirid of. money arewe.:going to plug in for Southside Community
Center-?
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Tonya;, when we have better idea from the committee we'll have a better idea
`hand .can' -amend then. '
Murdock W have about 64,1t left, and 140 on park millage.
Bauer, can we tplug that'.money in to show that we have a target?
Tonya - you don't °wwant to guess.
Mr. Pollard concerned with staffing and operational costs
Review of the Capital Improvements Schedule, Potential Grant Supported
Projects
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Acquisition of inholding on Wise Road. Would need acquisition and a survey
as well as an environmental, this figure covers all that and the demolition.
Should be listed as trust fund, 25% of millage, 75% of trust fund.
Wood - I understand the safety issue, what I'm asking are we going to take a
house that is paying taxes, buy it, make it not taxable to the city anymore?
Tonya - that is correct
Bauer, is $112,000 from DNR Trust Fund?
Tonya - will check on the Abraham propeity/
Nil
Bauer - are these all just projections? ,'IQ
Murdock and Tonya - yes f s"
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General discussion of the spreadsheet.
No action taken.
Bauer, Wood feel that the marina should Abe "taken off
Bauer - the difficulty is
or without?
Murdock we can only tc
per year. They will dWl
Pete - where=is
iow ado w eiplevelrage grant rr
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the. DNitR submone grant,
for. separate departments.
youth
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Murdockfwe re not400king�at it
projectbonly
Bauer if. -,We get rid of thelMarin
ant'it afte-niall?
; what can we live with
will only approve one grant
a potential grant program, on fy06, millage
project, can we amend it later, if we decide we
Murdock'y�es>you °may a mend it and go after grant monies.
Wood you inatecl 'at it's usually two grants we could get per year, and
looking at 2009 you`have 6 requests for that year, and the next year 4. What if
we just picked the only two you wanted.
Tonya the problem is that grant cycle is 5 years away
Wood, the problem is that even though we understand the spreadsheet,
someone who is not familiar with it, will look at it, and it becomes an issue.
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Smaller groups will wonder where they fit in? How we package this, what we
give to the public, is important.
Gary and Mr. Oldham agree; discussion continues to that effect.
Mr. Meyer - I don't see how you can do strategic planning without having it
misconstrued. Would rather have open debate after the fact, but if you leave
the dollar amounts off, eventually appropriate, but if you don't put them down
just yet. J
Tonya - change the 2010 column to future..:,
Meyer - 3 year plan is feasible, most don'tnthink,that.far ahead.,,,
Mr. Oldham - under the initial millage proposal w'11e lost the opportunity for
750,000 DNR grant over and above money,�hat wasset aside, additional
monies were set aside for the southside community center, what I'm saying is
can we give the people what we sell them.
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Bauer agrees with Oldham. Need to discuss, when millage talk begins, a
statement of putting more into neighborhood parks and maintenance. Keep a
broad based list, but get rid of the marina,long -ranged "wish list". Approach it
later during millage discussion. r
Murdock, FY06/CIP, would be"a good time during hat to revisit the talks about
millage r
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Bauer, this spreadsh,
Carol mopes to -take -t
Motion carries :271 M
ivir. . roilara commen
the trust fund is in j
any: funding.
Speaks about unrea;
Pete -wasn't there �a
Bauer and Murdock,
efis not'y,�et approved.
Y
he marina out .of the plan
matching monies is coming from DNR, as we speak
dy Viand if its upheld, the DNR may not be able to do
concepts of funding in the budget
s on maintenance in the public hearings?
yes
Bauer - this spreadsheet is a longterm wish list, not exclusive, not five year
spending plan.
Wood - is there any problem with putting that this is a future vision long range
planning document that continues to evolve, is reviewed and may be altered on
a regular basis, still must be approved, not exclusive, bring it back periodically
to make people aware of its conceptual purpose.
Gary comments on the need to "sell' it to public
Pete - There is a demand for a survey of residents to find out what they want
Oldham - process could have been started earlier
Bauer- remains optimistic and feels that the extra time ha's been worth it.
Motion to move the parks plan, have committee ofAh'e wh'ole,on Sp.m on
Monday to present to colleagues,'
Tonya, in what form do you want us to come to you on Monday nlght?
Is the current documentation enough?
Meyer thinks that what is there is the most understandable, the changes are
more explicit, easier to explain. Update the revisions -to the 5''year plan.
Oldham remove participants names frdmft?
Councilmembers agree Murdock and Tonya will make ne
Motion carries 3-0 to have".,,
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Make 4 copies of the parks plan
Bauer"Mafiks everyone 1orkcomini
Adjourned 4:18 p.m.
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Pete Bosheff
Tonya
Murdock Jemerson
Adjourn"
The meeting was adjourned at 12:43 p.m.
Submitted by,
Terese Horn
Administrative Secretary
Lansing City Council
Approved on
Supporting Documentation Attached.
Murdock for being flexible with
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AGENDA
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICES
loth Floor, City Hall
City Council Conference Room
Thursday, March 17, 2005
10:30 a.m.
Councilmember Bauer, Chair
Councilmember Meyer, Vice Chair
Councilmember Wood, Member
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of Minutes
IV. Public Comment on Agenda Items
V. Action/Discussion
a. Five Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan
VI. Adjourn
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REVISIONS TO THE FIVE YEAR MASTER PLAN:
The following revisions are suggested to be made following the public comments at the March
7`' Public Hearing at the City Council Chambers, the March 8`h Public Meeting at Foster
Community Center and the March 15`' public meeting at Gardner Middle School
p. 5.43 (Uunderi!icn/eesst
Add texxtension"
feast a Camb dge R to the par ing to along o s River Dr. in
FPark
p. 5.50 (Judy Fi" Add to t under `Ri er Trail W -rwove/
he P rks & Recrea on Dep rtment wi cons It and wo wz z the Tra rtation
epa 1ment add connecti z from ambrid a Roa to the p rkin of an zing
do s along oo es River Driv 'n rances Par
p. 5.14 (Dorothy Jones) &VV�
After text "d. Work with MPN�O to install "labyrinth meditation walk"." -
The above mentioned items will be considered in the department's fiscal year 2007
capital improvements schedule in order to complete them for 100 year celebration.
p. 5.15 (Jim Hepfer)�yq,/�°�
Replace text under Grand River Park, "....along the western city boundary. The property was
acquired from R.E. Olds in 1944." with: -
"....along the western city boundary. R.E. Olds donated
the property to the city in 1944."
p. 5.36 (many south side citizens)
Add text after the paragraph about Miller Rd. Community Center, and before the section
Cultural Arts and Historical: -
Future Community Center Development.
A need to build a community center in the southern region of the city has been
identified. This project needs further study in order to define it's location, size,
configuration, funding and staffing. 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 Each existing community center, as part of this study, 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
I I -W-�Vr -
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MY
- p. 5.35 (Gary Andrews, John Pollard, Darnell Oldham, Pete Boscheff)
Eliminate the last two sentences of the first paragraph:
r Fwly-ther chrrr)*ation vj1 its location, size and cvyy�g ny ation is stiH required -
A sh-ong need hirs been hienti)1wiffoy a community centey on the south side of the ch!V.
p. 5.36 (Gary Andrews, John Pollard, Darnell Oldham, Pete Boscheff)
Eliminate the 2°d to last sentence under Miller Rd. Comm. Center:
p. 5.22 (Nancy Parsons, Martha Dees)
Add the following after the first paragraph: �ph�-�
Following the passage of the ADA, the CCty of Lansing developed an ADA Transition
Plan which reviewed the Lansing Park system and its facilities in terms of accessibility.
This plan targeted barriers that hindered the availability of services, facilities,
programs and activities to people with disabilities. In 2000 the ADA Transition Plan
was combined with the Five Year Master Plan because the two documents overlapped
each other to a great extent.
Since the passage of the ADA, the department has been making a strong, concerted
effort to provide inclusive services 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
within this section, in the Demographics and the Access Committee report.
p. 5.14 (Kathy Dunbar) �f Iilvve
Add the following text under Quentin Park:
The master plan included keeping most elements in the park as is, but adding a new
parking lot. The master plan was never completed The community has polled the
neighborhood and is interested in a new study of the master plan to prioritize
improvements. hire; t ,
i ie�e�neter��li �
p. 2.11 (Pete Boscheff),
Insert before paragraph on "Lansing School District Relationship:"
Lansing Area Skate, Bike and Recreation Foundation:
The Lansing Area Skate, Bike and Recreation Foundation (LASBRF) was founded in
1998 and grew out of an increasing interest in action of alternative sports, more
specifically skateparks and BMX facilities. LASBRF is a not for profit, 501(c)3
foundation and continues to work with the city of Lansing as well as other
municipalities on skateboarding activities. LASBRF also partners with local private
organizations and business such as Modern Skate and Surf, Riverfront Cycle and
Velocipede Peddler for technical assistance and support.
Page 2 of 5
C.36
p.2.11 G'��Yt7Yr�
Insert before paragraph on "Lansing School District Relationship:"
Capitol Area BMX:
The Capitol Area BMX Club is a group of dedicated volunteers who came together in
1998 with the skateboarding community to work towards the construction of a BMX
track here in Lansing.
p. 2.11 (Gary Andrews) lW I,yL k
Insert under Lansing BMX Association:
The Lansing Area Flying Aces
The Lansing Area Flying Aces is a Lansing -based non-profit group of midi Michigan
model aviators affiliated with and chartered by the Nationwide Academy of Model.
Aeronautics.
�5.4881
the second paragraph under "Other Active & Passive Recreation Facilities":
October 1998,
parents,
owners, public officials and interested residents came together to attend a Public
Forum at the Foster Community Center to discuss the possibility of an "Extreme
Sports Park"for Lansing. Media coverage of the meeting launched tremendous
interest in continuing a study to determine if such as park could become a reality in the
Lansing area. At the conclusion of that study, it was determined that a skatepark and
BMX track would be built.
The skatepark, located at Ranney Park, was completed in June 2002. LASBRF played
a major role in the fund raising and oversight of the construction of the skatepark.
They were instrumental in securing the services of Team Pain Enterprises to design
and construct the skatepark. Team Pain Enterprises in one of the nation's best
respected skatepark designer/building firms.
The BMX track was completed in May 2001 at Gier Park with the assistance of the
National Bicycle League (NBL). Racing began in May of 2001. The BMX track is
now home to a full schedule of events attracting riders young and old from across the
midi west region of states. Many Lansing racers have competed at the national level
and are nationally ranked In July 2004, the track hosted the NBL's Mid -West
Regional race which drew over 3,000 spectators. Furthermore, the track is open to
recreational and competition riders at all times.
p. 5.48 (Gary Andrews) yWeaQ
Insert text as the third paragraph under "Other Active & Passive Recreation Facilities":
The Lansing Area Flying Aces is a group of model airplane enthusiasts currently fly
their airplanes at Elm Park. They limit the type of model airplanes to control -line
flyers, radio control helicopters and electric "Park Flyers." In addition to providing
the department with recommendations on this specialized activity, the Flying Aces
conduct, twice annually, Model Builders Workshops to instruct youth in the basics of
Page 3 of 5
C.37
model airplane building and flying. Workshops have been conducted at Letts
Community Center and the Impression S Science Center. The Flying Aces hope to
expand their activities to include larger radio controlled airplanes at a proposed Model
Aerodrome. The location of the Model Aerodrome has /
aqq
p. 5.53 COW dGT on✓ l� �7�0'>,�
Add the following text: (Nancy Parsons)
119" Armory Park: alp 1
The City has maintained a park, known as 119" Armory Park, since 19 The
property was formerly owned by the Michigan National Guard Armory, with a letter of
understanding that the southeast section of the property could be used as a park. The
property was recently sold to the Lansing School District (LSD). The department is
working with the LSD to acquire the 119' Armory as park land in order to maintain
the use as a neighborhood park where there is play equipment, a basketball court and
open space.
pp.5.47 4_ AN6et 0' fV-X
Add the following text under "Water Based Recreation": (Sandra, Friends of Bancroft Park)
Spray parks are being looked at as anew amenity. The department will meet with
community groups to strategically locate these facilities within parks that fit the
appropriate demographics with larger numbers of children.
p.5.39 oo��JJ VU✓��
Add the following text as the 2"d paragraph under "Downtown Parks": (Eric Hewitt)
The department will work with other city departments to coordinate efforts with other
city master plans, such as the 20120 Vision Plan, the Michigan Ave. Concept Plan and
other initiatives to bring more housing into the city and downtown areas. Future needs
may require additional park and recreation opportunities for these areas.
5.35 �IVy Ved
Add the following text as the last sentence to the first paragraph: (Sylvester Stewart)
The department will continue to monitor the needs of the senior population in Lansing
and attempt to provide for those service groups.
5.34 DVYte .0(
Add the following text as the last sentence under "Basketball Facilities":
Basketball court locations within any park should be strategically located so as not to
create problems with the adjacent residents.
5.34 ' /" k
Add the following text under "Basketball Facilities" after, "......The courts are proposed to be
lighted ......... a concentrated activity.":
Sheltered outdoor basketball courts are a new trend in this sport and should be studied
in areas where basketball courts are in parks.
Page 4 of 5
C.38
5.42
Add the following text as the second paragraph under "Neighb rhood Parks":
Improvements within parks include many amenities. The neighborhood group
surrounding Marscot Park has specifically requested a shelter be installed at Marscot
Park. This would provide a place within the park where neighbors could meet to create
community.
5.45
Add the following text as the second sentence under "Other Pedestrian and Bicycle Access":
(Brian Holland)
-Ern►le, there is an expressed interest i
•Jssoc44 uwto provide a means of pedestrian access to
Gn�nPcf nei��-doe ds
p. 2.8
Add the following text under, "Relationships with other Agencies":
Regional Directors Group yvY4
Approximately two years ago, s a spin-off of the Five Year Parks and Recreation Plan
process, a Regional Directors Group was formed. The intention was to meet on a
regular basis to maintain contact with each other in an effort to advance regional
goals. That group has evolved into a regional trails group, but several park directors
felt it beneficial to continue to meet and discuss a broad range of topics. The group
meets on a quarterly basis and includes directors from the City of Lansing, DeWitt,
East Lansing, Meridian Towns/zip, Eaton County, Ingham County, Delta Township,
Delhi Township and Portland
p. 5.10, 5.11, 5.18, 5.21, 5.28, 5.49, 5.54
Add the following text: a �� add fo �q t.,�h;n o f d ee%
***All projects will be subject to the availability offending through the Lansing Park
Millage, general fund, and the approval of the Lansing Park Board, Mayor and City
Council.
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PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
318 N. Capitol Avenue
Lansing, Michigan 48933-1206
(517) 483-4277 (Voice)
(517) 483-4479 (TDD)
(517) 483-6062 (FAX)
"Creating Community Through People, Parks and Programs"
Lansing Department of Parks and Recreation
5 Year Parks and Recreation Plan
2006 - 2010
A Brief Synopsis
Purpose:
This plan examines the City of Lansing's existing park and recreation resources and
evaluates present and potential challenges, opportunities and needs. This process was
completed with the utilization of specific citizen input through focus groups. The plan
recommends a course of action in addressing the identified challenges and needs, and
serves to meet the requirements set by government agencies in order to qualify for grant
funds. Grant funds are used for capital improvements and land acquisitions. The
Recreation Plan format has been established by the State of Michigan, Department of
Natural Resources, Grants Management Section.
Moor Goals:
Promote and enhance the financial stability of the Lansing parks by generating funding
through
• General Fund
• Lansing Park Millage
• Revenue Sharing (grants)
• Donations
• User Fees.
Maintain, assess, develop, and preserve the park lands and facilities in order to provide
for the needs of present and future generations.
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.
Promote interaction, involvement, and communication between the Parks and Recreation
Department, the citizens of Lansing and surrounding communities.
"Equal Opportunity Employee'
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PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
PARKS FIVE YEAR MASTER PLAN (0310112005 thru 02/28/2010)
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS SCHEDULE -POTENTIAL GRANT SUPPORTED PROJECTS
�y
MAP
LOCATION
PROJECT
Tar et Year
TargetYear
Ta et Year
Ta et Year
Target Year
Target Year
Grant
EsLGrant
KEY
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
Source
Amount
DAVIS
Acquisition of inholding on Wise Rd.
acquire Norfolk (Conrail) R.O.W. - north leg
150.000
—
r--- --�
RIVER TRAIL
25D,000
MNRTF
187,500 i
WASHINGTON
acquire Inhoklings along Washington Ave.
__
300.000
MNRTF
225,000�
TURNER -DODGE
acquire Inholding along North Rd.
_
100,000
MNRTF
�— 75.000
RANNEY _
gazebo, trail, recreation area phases _
-
develop
_
400,0001
_
�- _
MNRTF_L
300,000'
RIVER TRAIL
Cavanaugh Rd. to Maguire Parts
1,900,000
MNRTF
! 1,425,000
RIVER TRAIL
develop from MI Ave. to Cherry Hill Park leg, replace boardwalk along the S. Grand Parking Garage
750,000
MNRTF
RIVER TRAIL
develop leg from Shlawassee St. to MI Ave. (Ottawa Power Plant & Wentworth Park)
develop Magire Park to Hope Soccer Complex leg
2,000,000
600,000
MNRTF
562,500
4_50,000
1,500,000
RIVER TRAIL
RIVER TRAIL
develop Moores River Dr. to Grand River Park leg _
park improvements (develop site plan - passive day use park; fishing, boating, trails, picnicking, etc.)
1,810,000
-
_MNRTF
MNRTF
00
1,357357,,500
CREGO
_
FRANCES
park Improvements (gardens, water fountain, entry to gardens, pavilion courtyard, etc.)
600,1M0
100,000
1,000,000
MNRTF
GRAND RIVER
2.500,000
LWCF
450,000
1,875,000,
renovate park and boat launch Into a municipal marina
POTTER
renovate north american exhibit more native species such as moose, elk, etc.)
_
_
0
1,500.00_0_1
_NRTF/others
MNRTF
1 1,125:0001
RNERFRONT
develop an amphitheater for events in the park
develop modular skate park _
park Improvements (water park/pool, deck, parking, etc.) _
1,500,000-
100.000
1,500,000
_
1
I
_-f
I-CWCF
_MM
MNRTF i
/ UPARF
�,j25,000!
25,000`
1,125,00011
WASHINGTON
MOORES
HUNTER
TOTAL GRANT EST.
park Improvements (water park/pool, deck, parking, public restrooms, etc.)
- - -�_
1,425.000
1,312,500
1,500000
1.425,000
3,075.000
--
4,545,000 j
�^----��
4WCF/UPARF,
2.137.500
1,125,000
13. 07,500�
--� ---
LOCAL MATCH -
475,000
437.500
475,000
1,025,000
1,515,000
{i_
712,5001
--
TOTALS
___
4,640.0_001
_
_
_—
1,900,000
1,750.000
1,900,000
4.100.000
6.060.000
2.850,000
----
18,560,000
r
Note: Project location maps are included under Appendix H
Grant Codes:
MNRTF=Dept. of Natural Resources Trust Fund
LWCF=Dept. of Natural Resources Land & Water Conservation Fund
BOND=Dept. of Natural Resources Recreation Bond
ISTFA=MI Dept. of Transportation - Inter model Surface Transportation Efficiency Act
FISH=Dept. of Natural Resources - Waterways - Fisheries Grant
UPARR=Urban Park S Recreation Recovery
.AL
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MINUTES
COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICES
Tenth Floor, City Hall
City Council Conference Room
Thursday, March 17, 2005
10:30 a.m.
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 10:35 a.m.
Roll Call
Councilmember Joan Bauer, Chair
Councilmember Larry Meyer, Vice Chair
Councilmember Carol Wood, Member
Others Present
Councilmember Sandy Allen
Councilmember Geneva Smith
Murdock Jermerson, Parks Director
Tanya Moore, Parks
Gary Andrews, Citizen
Ron Lott, Chair Parks Board
Terese Horn, Council Staff
Public Comment
Darnell Oldham spoke on the Five Year Master Plan. He asked to be treated the
same as a special interest group; have more clout with his recommendations.
He expressed his involvement in the City. He feels that there are too many
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white elephants in the Plan. He feels that there hasn't been enough input from
the citizens. They didn't have an ample amount of time for public input. From
the things that he has heard, he doesn't feel anyone agrees with the Master
Plan project list. He feels that the average citizen will not get anything from the
proposed Master Plan and the Parks Funds needs to be put back into the
infrastructure.
John Pollard commented about millage money going towards repairs and
maintenance. He voiced concern about passing a resolution in 2003
authorizing Parks to submit a grant application and then another one was
approved this year. He commented about the savings there would be if the
River Trail extension would be built on the side originally planned. He indicated
that he will not support a millage to put towards Capital Improvements.
Gary Andrews commented about the Flying Aces effort to establish as
Aerdrome Field at the old Holt Soccer Field. He indicated that there was a
conflict with the property description and a neighboring property owner taking
over part of the City's public property. He commented that there has been an
illegal operation of wet land fill without a permit. The property has been given
all rights to the county by lease. His allegation is that the neighborhood
property owner is encroaching on the property. He stated that the property line
has extended three miles east. He stated that he is going to blow the whistle
unless there are three words included in the "Plan" with respect to the
extension of the River Trail; Lansing Model Airplane. He also claimed that it
would only be approximately $350,000 to $400,000 instead of the $800,000
that is quoted in the "Plan" for an Aerodrome. He explained that he was asked
to leave the group because they were discouraged. He is independently
proposing the Aerodrome.
Councilmember Allen remarked that she is disappointed with the language on
the Southside Community Center. She commented about the "Plan" still
including the extension of the River Trail. It is her belief that there no more
money should be put into the River Trail extension. A Southside Community
Center is more important.
DISCUSSION/ACTION
5 Year Park Action Plan
The Committee reviewed the revisions proposed to the Parks Five Year Master
Plan.
Page 5.43 and page 5.50
Councilmember Wood expressed concern about including the River Trail "West
Extension" in the Master Plan. She requested that this be pulled from the Plan.
She commented that if that is the route we are going to take, then maybe we
need to talk about all of the sidewalks that need to be fmished.
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COUNCILMEMBER WOOD MOVED TO STRIKE ONE AND TWO FROM THE
RECOMMENDATION FOR CHANGES TO THE FIVE YEAR MASTER PLAN.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Councilmember Bauer requested that Public Service and Parks Deaprtment
come up with a way that would make the River Trail assessable on the
Westside.
Page 5.48
Mr. Andrews commented about the resolution passed that supported the
Aerodrome at the old Holt Soccer Field.
COUNCILMEMBER WOOD MADE A MOTION TO STRIKE THE LOCATION OF
THE AERODROME AND PLACE THE WORDING OF THE RESOLUTION
SUPPORTING THE SITE AT THE OLD HOLT SOCCER FIELD. MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Page 5.47
Councilmember Wood voiced caution about the wording on this
recommendation because of the expectation that people may have when this is
read. She requested that wording be included to make it clear that this is not in
the plan during this time of economic hardship but is only a "vision". She
suggested that there be a statement put at the beginning for this portion that
states that this is a vision of where we would like to be in five years.
Mr. Jemerson agreed to put clarify with a statement in the introduction.
Councilmember Wood clamed that if the "Plan" is approved and includes
visions that are not described as such, the Parks Department could have a
different idea than that of Council of what are the priorities.
Councilmember Bauer expressed that the two project lists that includes what
we are going to go after with a Grant is more of a problem with respect with the
expectation.
There was discussion with respect of the amphitheater. It was reported that
this recommendation came from the discussions for the Common Ground.
Councilmember Allen commented about the Splash Park and amphitheater,
etc. She recommended that they not be included in the "Plan" but rather be
listed as a vision.
There was discussion about how to put the wording such that it doesn't give
citizens expectations that are not reality.
Larry Meyer exited at 11:35 a.m.
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Page 5.45
Committee members voiced concern about including this example singling out
a particular neighborhood group. It was the consensus of the Committee to
make this statement more general.
COUNCILMEMBER WOOD MADE A MOTION TO REWORD THIS SECTION
TO REFLECT MORE OF A GENERAL STATEMENT "TO PROVIDE A MEANS
OF PEDESTRIAN ACCESS TO THE RIVER. MOTION CARRIED, 2-0.
P.5.14
COUNCILMEMBER WOOD MADE A MOTION TO REMOVE THE LAST
SENTENCE OF THIS PARAGRAPH; "AT THIS TIME". MOTION CARRIED, 2-
0.
COUNCILMEMBER WOOD MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE EVERYTHING AS
AGREED OF THE REVISIONS PROPOSED WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE
SPRAY PARK AND SOUTHSIDE COMMUNITY CENTER. MOTION CARRIED,
2-0.
Councilmember Bauer recommended that the Committee review the rest of the
"Plan" on the regular scheduled meeting for Wednesday, March 23, 2005, and
have it reviewed at Committee of the Whole on the following Thursday.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 11:55 a.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Terese Horn
Administrative Secretary
Lansing City Council
Approved by the Committee,
Appropriate documents attached to original set of minutes.
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AGENDA
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICES
Gardner Middle School Auditorium
Tuesday, March 15, 2005
6:30 p.m.
Councilmember Bauer, Chair
Councilmember Meyer, Vice Chair
Councilmember Wood, Member
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Public Comment on Agenda Items
IV. Action/Discussion
a. Five Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan
V. Adjourn
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PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
318 N. Capitol Avenue
Lansing, Michigan 48933-1206
(517) 483-4277 (Voice)
(517) 483-4479 (TDD)
(517) 483-6062 (FAX)
"Creating Community Through People, Parks and Programs"
Lansing Department of Parks and Recreation
5 Year Parks and Recreation Plan
2006 - 2010
A Brief Synopsis
Purpose:
This plan examines the City of Lansing's existing park and recreation resources and
evaluates present and potential challenges, opportunities and needs. This process was
completed with the utilization of specific citizen input through focus groups. The plan
recommends a course of action in addressing the identified challenges and needs, and
serves to meet the requirements set by government agencies in order to qualify for grant
funds. Grant funds are used for capital improvements and land acquisitions. The
Recreation Plan format has been established by the State of Michigan, Department of
Natural Resources, Grants Management Section.
Wor Goals:
Promote and enhance the financial stability of the Lansing parks by generating funding
through
• General Fund
• Lansing Park Millage
• Revenue Sharing (grants)
• Donations
• User Fees.
Maintain, assess, develop, and preserve the park lands and facilities in order to provide
for the needs of present and future generations.
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.
Promote interaction, involvement, and communication between the Parks and Recreation
Department, the citizens of Lansing and surrounding communities.
"Equal Opportunity Employer"
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v
PARKS 3 RECREATION DEPARTMENT
PARKS FIVE YEAR MASTER PLAN (03/01/2005 thru 0212=010)
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS SCHEDULE -POTENTIAL GRANT SUPPORTED PROJECTS
MAP
LOCATION
PROJECT
TargetYear
Ta et Year
Ta et Year
TargetYear
Ta et Year
TargetYear
Grant
Est. Grant
KEY
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
Source
Amount
DAVIS
Acquisition of Inholding on Wise Rd.
150,000
RIVER TRAIL
acquire Norfolk (Conreil) R.O.W. - north leg
250,000
MNRTF
187,500
WASHINGTON
acquire inholdlngs along Washington Ave.
300.000
MNRTF
225,000
TURNER -DODGE
acquire lnhoiding along North Rd.
100,000
MNRTF
75.000
RANNEY
gazebo, trell, recreation area phases
400.000
MNRTF
300.000
RIVER TRAIL -
develop Cavanaugh Rd. to Maguire Park
1,900,000
MNRTF
1,425,000
RIVER TRAIL
develop from MI Ave. to Cherry Hill Park leg, replace boardwalk along the S. Grand Parking Garage
750,000
MNRTF
562,500
RIVER TRAIL
develop leg from Shlawassee St. to MI Ave. (Ottawa Power Plant 6 Wentworth Park)
600,000
MNRTF
450,000
RIVER TRAIL
develop Magire Park to Hope Soccer Complex leg
2,000,000
MNRTF
1,500,000
RIVER TRAIL
develop Moores River Dr, to Grand River Park leg
1.810,000
MNRTF
1,357,500
CREGO
park Improvements (develop site plan - passive day use park; fishing, boating, traits, picnicking, eta.)
100,000
1,000,000
MNRTF
825,000
FRANCES
park Improvements (gardens, water fountain, entry to gardens, pavilion courtyard, etc.)
600.000
LWCF
450,000
GRAND RIVER
renovate park and boat launch Into a municipal marina
2,500,000
MNRTF/oftra
1,975,000
POTTER
renovate north amedcan exhibit more native species such as moose, elk, etc.)
1,500.000
MNRTF
1,125.000
RIVERFRONT
develop an amphitheater for events in the perk
1,500.000
MNRTF
1,125,000
WASHINGTON
develop modular skate park
100,000
MNRTF
75.000
MOORES
park Improvements (water park/pool, deck, parking, etc.)
1,500,000
�WCF/UPARI
1,125,000
HUNTER
park Improvements (water park/pool, deck, parking, public restrooms, etc.)
1,500,000
CF/UPARI
1,125,000
TOTAL GRANT EST.
1,425,000
1,312,500
1,425,000
3.075.000
4.545,000
2,137,500
13,807.500
LOCAL MATCH
475,000
437.500
475,000
1,025.000
1,515,000
712.500
4.640,000
TOTALS
1,900,000
1,750,000
1,900.000
4,100.000
6,060.000
2,850,000
18.560.000
Note: Project location maps are included under Appendix H
Grant Codes:
MNRTF=DepL of Natural Resources Trust Fund
LWCF=Dept. of Natural Resources Land h Water Conservation Fund
BOND -Dept. of Natural Resources Recreation Bond
ISTEA=MI Dept. of Transportation - Inter model Surface Transportation Efficiency Act
FISH -Dept. of Netural.Resources - Waterways - Fisheries Grant
UPARR=Urban Park & Recreation Recovery
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MINUTES
COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICES
Gardner Middle School
Tuesday, March 15, 2005
6:30 p.m.
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m.
Roll Call
Councilmember Joan Bauer, Chair
Councilmember Larry Meyer, Vice Chair
Councilmember Carol Wood, Member
Others Present
Councilmember Brian Jeffries
Councilmember Sandy Allen arrived 8:00 p.m.
Councilmember Geneva Smith arrived 8:10 p.m.
Murdock Jermerson, Parks Director
Tanya Moore, Parks
Marty Riel, Management Services
Ron Lott, Chair Parks Board
Brian Smith, Parks Board member
Terese Horn, Council Staff
Alfonzo Mejorado, Park Board member
Sign In Sheet Attached
DISCUSSION/ACTION
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5 Year Park Action Plan
Councilmember Bauer made opening comments.
Councilmembers expressed their gratitude to the citizens for their attendance
at this meeting to provide input on the Parks Plan.
Mr. Murdock Jermerson gave a brief overview of the Five Year Master Plan as
described in the handout "A Brief Synopsis" distributed to the citizens and
members of the Committee. Included in the synopsis was a chart of the
potential grant supported projects. The Master Plan examines the City's
existing park and recreation resources and evaluates present and potential
challenges, opportunities, and needs. He informed the public that there will be
another park millage on the fall ballot.
Councilmember Bauer remarked that there are some changes being made to
the Plan to address some concerns that were expressed at other public forums.
Mr. Murdock Jermerson reported on concerns addressed at the Foster Center
public forum and indicated that they decided to incorporate the following
recommendations into the plan:
• $100,000 that would be the budget for Capital Improvements
• Include two groups - Lansing Area Skate Park and Lansing Flying. Aces
• 100th Year Celebration to be included in the Plan
• Things that need to be done in the parks
• Corrections to description of how we got the Grand River Park - it was a
donation to the City of Lansing
• Added to include a Statement that there is a need for a Southside
Community Center and a Financial Plan should be Prepared
• American Disability Act - Parks to be Handicap Assessable
• Quentin Park Master Plan Revisited
Public Comment
Darnell Oldham, Churchill Downs - He commented on the Ballot Proposal
Language from 1990 that addresses the Southside Community Center. He
remarked about the money that was appropriated for a Southside Community
Center that is no longer set aside.
• Opposed the $500,000 facility at Groesbeck Golf Course
• Opposed extending the River Trail
• Contribute Parks Fund to Community Parks
• Include Southside Community Center
Mr. Oldham questioned that if the Southside Community Center was part of
the Plan, when would it become a real project to be built. Mr. Jemerson stated
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that they would want to get some type of assistance with a project like that.
The costs in 1996 as determined by Hobbs and Black to purchase the site and
build, was approximately $4.6 million for the project. He commented on other
discussions suggesting utilizing current buildings. The estimated cost now
would be about $8 million. In order to use the Park Millage, it would be a
number of years away. There use to be a grant program with the Department of
Natural Resources but it has been eliminated. No longer is there a grant
resource to apply to for park money. The best they can say right now to include
in the Plan was that there is an expressed need for a Southside Community
Center and that they would like to try to find funding resources to support it.
Sandra Shull - Friends of Bancroft Park
• Supported a Southside Community Center - majority of public at their
neighborhood meeting supported using the park funds for this.
• She commented on the money spent on golf; Sycamore First Tee, which
was approximately $2 million. The Boat Rowing Team has never been
held to their agreement. These monies could have provided money for
the Center
• Establish a Spray Park on Southside - Feel money supporting parks is
going away from kids.
• Park Funds should go toward Programs for Kids
Mr. Murdock Jermerson stated that there has not been a priority for a
Southside Community Center in the Parks Department in his tenure as
director until now.
Ron Lott, Chair of the Parks Board, indicated that the reason that park millage
was not used was because it was not a priority. The millage has already been
promised for paving the parking lot at Quentin Park and Davis Park has
parking concerns. There are also safety issues that need to be addressed with
the park millage money.
Councilmember Bauer assured the public that the Southside Community
Center will be in the Plan.
Jan Witner
• Supported the Southside Community Center
• Recommended Utilizing current Buildings, i.e. Walter French
• Community Parks with Programs for Kids
She commented about the $1.5 million that was set aside for the Southside
Community Center and how the money has dwindled down. She indicated that
she felt that the Southside has been put on hold because the people on the
south side haven't been vocal about this.
Maria Lapinski - Westside Resident
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• Supported the original route designed for the River Trail by Sycamore
Creek. Concerned about paying an extra $1 million for developing the
River Trail for the alternate route. She commented about the alternative
plan having problems with flooding.
Mr. Jemerson stated that the Trail will be built high, but they know that some
of the time, there will be part of the Trail underground.
Eric Hewitt - Northtown
• Support the Parks Five Year Master Plan
• Establish a Vision on how to Incorporate new citizens that have moved
in to new Developments
• Include more Cohesion in the different Groups throughout the Plan
• Include the 20/20 Plan.
Brian Holland - Lansing Eaton Neighborhood Association
• Establish a Pedestrian Access to the River Trail from the Fulton Park
Neighborhood
Mr. Jemerson stated that the Master Plan is a vision. He commented about the
process to change the Five Year Master Plan and that it could be done if
i something came up that needs to be incorporated.
Emly Horne commented that the committee that looked at sites for the
Southside Community Center considered many sites, such as, neighborhood
schools, south precinct, and other facilities that were felt to be not acceptable.
She questioned the acquisition of property in conjunction with Washington
Park and asked to be informed on any activity. She questioned the use of the
Park for bikers.
• Park for Bikers
Mr. Jemerson stated that Washington Park Skate Board was designed just for
skate boarders so the distances are shorter. It would be a very dangerous
condition for bikers. In the summer the Washington Park Board ice rink sits
vacant so this would be a good use in the summer for a modular park for
bicycle users. Ms. Horne will bring it up to the neighborhood group.
John Pollard
1. Parks on the Southside should be Equivalent to the Rest of the City
2. Street maintenance, essential issues being replaced with non -essential
projects
3. Opposed to Constructing an Amphitheater
4. Opposed to a Banquet facility at Groesbeck
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5. Opposed to Park Funds going into State owned Parking Lot
6. Opposed to McQuire Park River Trail Expansion
7. Support Park Funds going toward Repairs and Maintenance of Parks
8. Park Funds for Forestry
9. Repair Facilities at Washington Park
10. Repair Essentials at Parks before Esthetic Improvements
11. Repair Maintenance Building at Waverly Golf Course
Sylvester Steklart, Churchill Downs
• Consider the needs of the senior population in Lansing and Provide
Services
• Requested a printout of where the $1.5 million appropriated for
Southside Community Center went.
Paul Kindel encouraged
• Put the River Trail on the west side, Sunny Side, rather than the east
side because it would require les maintenance..
Dave Wade - Churchill Downs
• Opposed putting Basketball Courts close to Residential Housing
• Support the Southside Community Center - He questioned who
authorized to move the $1.5 million? When this was set aside, the
citizens expect it to still be there.
Nancy Krupiarz - Downtown
• Support Lansing's River Trail Extension - She asked that it stay on
Course. This is a regional project and should leverage money for the
City.
• Provide Facilities for Active Living
Nancy Parsons - Eastside
• Support Improvements on 119th Armory Park - She commented that
when Lansing School District did presentation for the new Pattengill,
they mentioned partnering with Parks on the 119th Armory Park.
Tom Beavers - Southside
• Support the Westside Extension of the River Trial
• Don't feel that a Starter House at Waverly Gold Course should be almost
a half million Dollars
• Encourage Programs for Youth
• Opposed banquet Meeting room at Groesbeck
Ellen Beal
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• Support Southside Community Center - Ms. Beal remarked that the
possibility of using Walter French as a building for the Southside
Community Center would not be suitable to serve the students at
Gardner School. She encouraged the City to look at utilizing closed
school buildings, i.e., Maple Grove. Gardner Middle School has a
swimming pool and this could be used through partnership between the
Parks Department and School District.
Pete Bosheff
• Support Southside Community Center - He suggested the use of older
schools or military buildings to convert to a Southside Community
Center. He also commented about an earlier suggestion to turn schools
after 3 p.m. into community centers.
• Support Covered Basketball Courts
• Oppose putting Basketball Courts in Residential Housing
• FY 06 Capital Improvement Schedule - First Phase for Youth Football
would be St. Joe
• Work with the Neighborhood to Determine if putting another $1.5
million into the Alternative Route for the River Trail Extension makes
Sense
• Include Roller Hockey in the Parks Master Plan
• Utilize older Buildings - Do we need a new Starter House at Waverly Golf
Course?
Lynne Campbell
• Neighborhood Groups Should have accessibility to Use Neighborhood
Parks
• Shelter be Installed at Marscot Park
• Support the Extension of the River Trail
• Support a Southside Community Center
Doris Wilcox - Churchill Downs
• Oppose extending the River Trail - Only need the 8 miles
Dwight Washington - Submitted Communication Expressing the following:
• Support Promoting "Greener" Lifestyles
• Bike Pathways Throughout the City of Lansing to Encourage Biking in
the City
• Youth Programs on a Local Level rather than Regional within Financial
Range for Youth and their Families
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• Continued Opportunities in the Academic Enhancement Programs to
Utilizing the Experiential Learning Pedagogy
• Covered Basketball Courts at Foster Park to Build Community
Connections between the people of Lansing, Lansing Township, and East
Lansing
• Increase Personnel Staff to Promote and Manage Recreational Activities
rather than decreasing Staff
Darnell Oldham requested that the Council come up with a solution for a
Southside Community Center and put it in the plan.
Councilmember Allen announced holding a meeting next week on Establishing
a Southside Community Center. She requested Council's support for a solution
for a Southside. Community Center. She indicated that after investigating the
Armory, it does not look feasible to be used within the next few years.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 8:21p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Terese Horn
Administrative Secretary
Lansing City Council
Approved by the Committee,
Appropriate documents attached to original set of minutes.
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PARK BOARD AGENDA
March 9, 2005
BOARD MEMBERS: Ron Lott, Rick Kibbey, Ruth Leyrer, Melvin McWilliams, Alfonso
Mejorado, Patrick Murray, Claude Ramey, Brian Smith
CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 P.M., Gier Community Center, 2400 Hall St.
I. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
II. STATEMENTS OF CITIZENS
The public may address the Board on the non -agenda items. Comments should be limited to
three minutes on any single item. The public may also address the Board on agenda items
after the presentation of the item and the Park Board members' questions have been answered.
III. BOARD MEETING MINUTES
A. February 9, 2005 Park Board Minutes
B. Other Departmental Board Minutes
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. Presentation by The Garden Project
B. Take Public Comment on MDNR & MDOT Grant Application for River Trail - Hawk
Island (Cavanaugh Rd.) To Maguire Park
V. OLD BUSINESS
A. Park Board Evaluation
B. Parks & Recreation Millage Renewal
1. Southside Community Center Funds History provided by Internal Audit
VI. UPDATES
A. Construction Projects (The First Tee, Turner -Dodge Front Porch Renovation, Potter Park
Zoo Otter Exhibit)
B. Parks and Recreation 5 Year Plan 2006-2010
1. Planning Board Action
2. Public Hearing @ Council, March 7 @ 7:00 p.m.
3. Public Meeting @ Foster Center, March 8 @ 6:30 p.m.
4. Public Meeting @ Gardner Middle School, March 15 @ 6:30 p.m.
VII. CORRESPONDENCE
VIII. INFORMATION
A. Maple Syrup Festival @ Fenner Nature Center 3/19 & 3/20, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
B. Friends of Fenner February 2005 Newsletter
C. Turner -Dodge House Annual Report to the Friends of Turner -Dodge 2004
IX. REMARKS BY BOARD MEMBERS
Bold - requires board action
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AGENDA
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICES
Foster Community Center
Tuesday, March 8, 2005
6:30 p.m.
Councilmember Bauer, Chair
Councilmember Meyer, Vice Chair
Councilmember Wood, Member
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Public Comment on Agenda Items
IV. Action/Discussion
a. Five Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan
V. Adjourn
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PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
318 N. Capitol Avenue
Lansing, Michigan 48933-1206
(517) 483-4277 (Voice)
(517) 483-4479 (TDD)
(517) 483-6062 (FAX)
"Creating Community Through People, Parks and Programs"
Lansing Department of Parks and Recreation
5 Year Parks and Recreation Plan
2006 - 2010
A Brief Synopsis
Pu! pose:
This plan examines the City of Lansing's existing park and recreation resources and
evaluates present and potential challenges, opportunities and needs. This process was
completed with the utilization of specific citizen input through focus groups. The plan
recommends a course of action in addressing the identified challenges and needs, and
serves to meet the requirements set by government agencies in order to qualify for grant
funds. Grant funds are used for capital improvements and land acquisitions. The
Recreation Plan format has been established by the State of Michigan, Department of
Natural Resources, Grants Management Section.
Maior Goals_
Promote and enhance the financial stability of the Lansing parks by generating funding
through
• General Fund
• Lansing Park Millage
• Revenue Sharing (grants)
• Donations
• User Fees.
Maintain, assess, develop, and preserve the park lands and facilities in order to provide
for the needs of present and future generations.
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.
Promote interaction, involvement, and communication between the Parks and Recreation
Department, the citizens of Lansing and surrounding communities.
"Equal Opportunity Employer'
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PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
PARKS FIVE YEAR MASTER PLAN (0310112005 th u 0212812010)
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS SCHEDULE -POTENTIAL GRANT SUPPORTED PROJECTS
MAP
LOCATION
PROJECT
TargetYear
TargetYear
Targ@tY@ar
TargetYear
TargetYear
TargetYear
Grant
Eit.Grant
KEY
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
Source
Amount
DAVIS
Acquisition of Inholding on Wise Rd.
160,000
RIVER TRAIL
acquire Norfolk (Conrail) R.O.W. - north leg
250.000
MNRTF
187.500
WASHINGTON
acquire Inholdings along Washington Ave.
300,000
MNRTF
225.000
TURNER -DODGE
acquire Idtolding along North Rd.
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100.000
MNRTF
75,000
RANNEY
gazebo, troll, recreation area phases
400,000
MNRTF
300.000
RIVER TRAIL
develop Cavanaugh Rd. to Maguire Park
1.900.000
MNRTF
1,425,000
RIVER TRAIL
develop from MI Ave. to Cho" Hid Park leg, replace boardwalk along the S. Grond Parking Garage
750,000
MNRTF
' 562.500
RIVER TRAIL
develop tog from Shlawassee St. to MI Ave. (Oltaws Power Plant 3 Wentworth Park)
600.000
MNRTF
450.000
RIVER TRAIL
develop Maglre Park to Hope Soccer Complex leg
2,000,000
MNRTF
1,500,000
RIVER TRAIL
develop Moores River Dr. to Grand River Park tog
1.810,000
MNRTF
1,357,600
CREGO
park Improvements develop site plan - passive day use park; Oshing, boating, trails, picnicking, etc,)
100,000
1,000,000
MNRTF
825.000
FRANCES
park Improvements (gardens, water fountain, entry to gardens, pavilion courtyard, etc.)
600.000
LWCF
450.000
GRAND RIVER
renovate park and boat launch Into a municipal marina
2,500,000
MNRTF/othm
1,875,000
POTTER
renovate north amedcan exhrbft more native spades such as moose, elk, etc.
1,500,ODO
MNRTF
1,125,000
RIVERFRONT
develop an amphitheater for events In the park
1,500,000
MNRTF
1,126,000
WASHINGTON
develop modular skate park
100,000
MNRTF
75,000
MOORES
perk Improvements (water park/pod, deck, parking, etc.)
1.500.000
IWCF
/ UPARI
1,125,000
HUNTER
perk Improvements (water park/pool. deck, perking, public restrooms, etc.)
1,600.000
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WCF / UPARI
1.125,000
TOTAL GRANT EST.
1.426.000
1,312,600
1,425.000
3,075,000
4,545,000
2,137,500
13,807,500
LOCAL MATCH
475,000
437,500
475.000
1,025.000
1,515,OW
712,500
4,640,000
TOTALS
1,900,000
1,750,000
1,9D0,000
4,1D0,0D0
6,060,000
2,8W,0D0
18,560,000
Note: Project location maps are Included underAppendlx H
Grant Codes:
MNRTF-DepL of Natural Resources Trust Fund
LWCF-Dept. of Natural Resources Land 6 Water Conservation Fund
BOND -Dept of Natural Resources Recreation Bond
ISTEA-MI Dept of Transportation - Inter model Surrace Transportation Efficiency Act
FISH -Dept. of Natural Resources - Waterways - Fbheries Grant
UPARR-Urban Park 3 Recreation Recovery
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MINUTES
COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICES
Foster Center
Tuesday, March S, 2005
6:30 p.m.
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:40 p.m.
Roll Can
Councilmember Joan Bauer, Chair
Councilmember Larry Meyer, Vice Chair
Councilmember Carol Wood, Member
Others Present
Councilmember Brian Jeffries
Councilmember Harold Leeman
Councilmember Sandy Allen
Murdock Jemerson, Parks Director
Tanya Moore, Parks
Marty Riel, Management Services
Ron Lott, Chair Parks Board
Terese Horn, Council Staff
Sign In Sheet Attached
DISCUSSION/ACTION
5 Year Park Action Plan
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Mr. Murdock Jermerson announced that a copy of the Parks Master Plan could
be found on the City web site, Parks Department. He explained their process to
obtain grants to assist in the cost of parks' improvements. He reviewed the
highlights of the Plan that included the purpose and goals as laid out in a
handout "A Brief Synopsis" provided to all in attendance. Document attached.
He reviewed the capital improvement schedule that is included in the plan for
2006 and the schedule for grant proposals. He reported on the studies that
were considered when developing the Master Plan.
Councilmember Bauer announced that she would like input on what the City
does well and what it is that they felt that the City should do to improve our
parks.
Public Comment
Dorothy Jones commented about the Master Plan indicating that neighborhood
groups were also used as base information with respect to establishing the
Master Plan. She commented that the plan didn't include items requested for
Moores Park. She would like the people in Moores Park Neighborhood involved
in a meeting at the beginning of the process. Anyone that represents official
groups should be involved. She was concerned about the 2008 target date as to
whether it would be on target. The following items were requested to be
considered for the Master Plan:
• Kids camp at Moores Park
• Community Center fee Lowered - She expressed concern with the
community centers user fee being at market level. She felt that there
would be many groups that couldn't come up with fees at market level
and then would go somewhere else.
• Equipment for Making Parks that need Repair or Replacing should be in
each Five Year Master Plan
• Increase the Charge for Visiting the Zoo for non -Residents - She
commented about the wealth in the City declining and suburbs' getting
the wealth, but the City is still providing centers and zoo. She
questioned what percent of the people visiting the zoo is from the city
and what percent is non-resident.
Mr. Jemerson stated that they have funds in'the General Operating budget for
equipment. They look at the capital improvement schedule on a year to year
basis. The Master Plan was first prepared by employees than referred to the
Parks Board and then on to the Mayor. The plan has to be submitted but if
something comes up, there is a process that could be followed to alter the plan.
It would have to go to a public hearing and then to Council before the DNR
would even consider a change.
Jim Heffler, commodore of the Lansing Boat Club, Grand River Park
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• Again allow camp fires
• Do not Develop the Backside of the Grand River Park
• Clarify that the Park became City property because RE Olds gave this
park to the City for nothing in May of 1944.
Mr. Heffler explained the terms and condition of the City obtaining the park
was that the park would remain a park. He indicated that there has been
discussion about developing the back side of the park and he opposes that.
The Lansing Boat Club occupies about 5 acres of the park. They have a long
history on the river. The Plan states that they lease the land on a monthly
basis but it is really leased on an annual basis and can be abolished on a
monthly basis. In the past year, their club has been limited on the
recreation camp fire. They are no longer able to burn anything unless it is
fire wood. He would like this changed back. The Lansing Boat Club has
provided a site plan for a marina to be constructed to have access to the
river to put in boats on. It is not suitable to put boats in the water by
shoreline. Until they get additional money and a change of attitude of the
DEQ they can't do anything.
Ron Engelson
• Involve Citizen Groups in Parks' matters
• Keep River Trail well Maintained
Mr. Engelson commended Murdock for the work he has done. It is important to
have citizen groups involved in parks. The only way to keep the parks the way
they should be is to involve citizens. This would help to build communities.
This would give people a meaningful role. The river trail is something that is a
regional asset. He feels that this is an important attraction to have available for
all who would like to use it.
Gary Andrews
• Create a South Side Community Center
• Establish a Perimeter Path for the Dog Park
• Post in the Dog Park that "Dogs are not allowed to Run free in the Park"
• Aerodrome Field at the Old Holt Soccer Field
Mr. Andrews remarked the greatest asset of the City's is a body of land that we
keep for recreational purposes. The Public Service Department conducted a
feasibility study on the aerodrome field. They provided the feasibility study with
recommendations for the facility. State Grants could help support this project.
Connie Doyle
• Support the Extension of the River Trail.
• Include Repair of Barb Dean Tot Dot
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John Pollard
• Establish South Side Community Center
• Opposed to Construction and Acquisitions included in the Master Plan
• Include Funds for Maintenance of Small Neighborhood Parks
• Establish Funds for Forestry
Darnell Oldham
• Include a Southside Community Center
• Put Greater Emphasis on local Parks in the Community so that Youth
have Something to do
Kathy Dunbar
• Conduct a new study on the needs of Quentin Park and Prioritize
Improvements
Ms. Dunbar explained that improvements at Quentin Park was included in the
Master Plan but was never completed. The neighborhood was polled and the
results supported conducting a new study on the needs at Quentin Park. They
would like to have a pavilion and a paved walk around the perimeter of the
park and the basketball court moved.
Judith Filice
• Establish an Access to the River Trail by Frances Park
• Consider Dangerous Situation with Accessing the River Trail through
Frances Park
She expressed that she was delighted to see the improvements of Frances Park.
However, there is River Trail that is limited in the scope. It has a beginning and
an end but no access. The entrance from Frances Park is very dangerous. If one
was to enter the bike trail, one would have to use the road. • Everyone has tried
to use that River Trail but there are no sidewalks or pathways to get to it. She
indicated that the situation is very dangerous.
Pete Bosheff supported the park millage. He recommended the following:
• Maintenance of Capital Assets - Need a preventative maintenance
program
• Focus groups — The City needs to do a better job of spreading around
information in the downtown parks. He would like to have more
emphasis on community groups to get input.
• Separate Skateboard Park for Kids
• Better job at Engaging people as coaches, etc.
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• Provide a tool for Benefactors to Donate Money and Create a Mechanism
to Control Donations .
• Need more Programs for Neighborhood Parks
• Build a Covered Basketball Court
• Utilize the knowledge of Community People
• Develop a Southside Community Building.
• Advocated an Ice Rink.
Martha Dee
• Requested Programs for handicap and Autistic Children.
Nancy Parson
• Requested Programs that would interact with Special Need Children
Doug Finley
• Use Millage for Operating Expenses
Sandra Skull
Establish Youth Programs - Ms. Skull voiced concern about putting money into
the maintenance on golf courses and -River Trail.
Todd Ramsey
• Support Baseball Programs
Doug Goodrich, GM, offered GM's involvement after the community establishes
their programs.
Councilmembers expressed their appreciation for all who came to offer their
comments.
Rick Kibby supported utilizing the citizens' comments to make the Master Plan
more attractive.
Councilmember Allen
• Broaden the Service at Groesbeck to allow the seniors to golf for almost
nothing.
Judith Filice suggested not to designate a park for handicap but to provide
certain activities that is adaptive to handicap children. She felt that it would be
a negative overtone to single them out by developing a handicap park.
ADJOURN
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The meeting was adjourned at 8:32 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Terese Horn
Administrative Secretary
Lansing City Council
Approved by the Committee,
Appropriate documents attached to original set of minutes.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LANSING, MICHIGAN
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 10TH FLOOR
LANSING CITY HALL
124 W. MICHIGAN AVENUE
AGENDA FOR MARCH 7, 2005
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 4:00 P.M. on
Thursday, March 3, 2005, 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 Monday,
March 7, 2005 at 7:00 P.M. at the Council Chambers, 10th Floor, City Hall.
1. ROLL CALL
II. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
III. READING AND APPROVAL OF PRINTED COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
Approval of the Printed Council Proceedings of February 21, 2005
IV. CONSIDERATION OF LATE ITEMS (Motion to suspend Council Rule # 11 to
allow consideration of late items)
V. TABLED ITEMS If any, (Tabled Items to be Considered under Vlll F)
VI. SPECIAL CEREMONIES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS OF CITY EVENTS (From
Councilmembers, Mayor or City Clerk)
A. SPECIAL CEREMONIES
1. Proclamation; Family Fun Fair
2. Tribute; Desiree Quinney
B. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF CITY EVENTS
VI1. PUBLIC AND MAYOR COMMENT ON LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
A. Public Hearings (The public may comment for up to three minutes; the color
of the registration sheet to speak at this time is white)
1. In consideration of the Five Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan
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2. In consideration of Public Improvement 11/111; Special Assessment Roll
#381 Road Improvement for all lands fronting Washington Ave. south
of Miller Rd. to the north of Edgewood Blvd.
B. Legislative/City Matters - Speakers are requested to list specific topics to be
addressed during public comment. (The public may comment for up to three
minutes on either legislative items or city matters; the color of the
registration sheet to speak at this time is yellow)
VI11. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
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A. CONSENT MATTERS FOR ACTION
B. RESOLUTIONS FOR ACTION
1. BY COUNCILMEMBER SMITH
a. Tribute; Desiree Quinney
b. Tribute; Grace Louise Demps
2. BY THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS
' a. Transfer of Funds; Donations -Contributions (Police), ACT-51
Major Streets -Pennsylvania Ave. Bridge
3. BY THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
a. Grant Application; Nike Inc. Reuse -A -Shoe Program to fund a
rubbertized playground surface at Potter Park Zoo to be made
from recycled athletic shoes
C. REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES
D. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION and Setting of Public Hearings
E. ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE
F. LATE ITEMS
IX. OTHER CITY -RELATED BUSINESS
A. REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICERS & BOARDS (Motion That all Officer and
Board Reports, as well as Communications and Petitions, be considered as being
read in full and that the proper referrals be made by President Allen)
1. Letter from the City Clerk submitting Mayor Benavides' Executive
Orders regarding:
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a. Executive Order 2005-01; Transfer of the Transportation and
Parking Office from the Planning and Neighborhood
Development Department to the Public Service Department
b. Executive Order 2005-02; Reorganization of Functions in the
Parks, Finance, Management Services and Public Service
Departments, and Creation of a City Public Information Officer
2. Letter from Mayor Benavides regarding the Delegation of
Authority to the Development Manager of the Department of
Planning and Neighborhood Office to Sign Routine Documents
Associated with Property Acquisition and Disposition for the
City of Lansing
3. Consolidated Strategy and Plan Submission Action Plan for FY 2006
4. Letters from the Mayor re:
a. Announcement; Ingham County Courthouse Centennial
Celebration to be held May 7, 2005
b. Public Improvement Il; 2004 Gravel Streets Reconstruction #2,
PS #01076, for all lands fronting Kenbrook, Annetta and
LaBelle, Special Assessment Roll #380
C. Establishment of Fees for the Parks and Recreation
Department Leisure Services Division to charge for the use of
Inflatable Obstacle Courses and various Carnival games
d. Reappointment of Jeff Williams to the Economic Development
Corporation and the Tax Increment Finance Authority Board of
Directors for a Term to Expire February 28, 2011
e. Appointment of Richard Karp to the Principal Shopping District
for a seat left vacant by Bill Castaner for a Term to Expire June
30, 2008
Public Improvement IV; 2004 New Sidewalk Project, P.S.
#01075, for all lands fronting the north side of Jolly Rd. from
Dunckel Rd. to Tranter St., Special Assessment Roll B-75
g. Public Improvement IV; 2004 New Sidewalk Project, P.S.
#01075, for all lands fronting Mercantile Way from Pierpont St.
to the north end and Pierpont St. from Pennsylvania Ave. to
the east end, Special Assessment Roll B-76
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h. - Public Improvement IV; 2004 New Sidewalk Project P.S.
#01075, for all lands fronting Lake Lansing Rd. from
Massachusetts Ave. to the east City Limits, Special
Assessment Roll B-77
i. Public Improvement IV: Special Assessment Roll #381 Road
Improvement for all lands fronting Washington Ave. south of
Miller Rd. to the north of Edgewood Blvd., P.S. #85058
Grant Applications; Michigan Department of Natural Resources
and the Michigan Department of Transportation for the
development of the River Trail South from Hawk Island County
Park (Cavanaugh Rd.) To Maguire Park (corner of Jolly and
Aurelius)
k. Application for an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Act (OPRA)
filed by NeoPhase for the property located at 1131-1133 S.
Washington
I. 2005 Golf Fees
M. Grant Acceptance; Michigan Departmentof Natural Resources
for the development of the River Trail South
n. Reassignment of Tim Haggart to the Board of Water & Light
from an At -Large Position to a 2"d Ward Term to Expire June
30, 2007
B. COMMUNICATIONS & PETITIONS
1. Letter from the Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth
Liquor Control Commission providing 15 Day Notice of an application
filed by Lansing Restaurant Ventures, Inc. for a new SDM License to
be held in conjunction with an existing 2004 Class C License located
at 217 Townsend
2. Application for Community Funding filed by the Native American Arts
and Crafts Council fortheir Riverbank Traditional Pow Wowto be held
June 17-19, 2005
3. Financial Report on Community Funding filed by the Native American
Arts and Crafts Council for their Riverbank Traditional Pow Wow held
July 18-20, 2004
4. Financial Report on Community Funding filed by Hospice of Lansing
for their Service of Remembrance Event held November 3, 2004
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5. Notification from the State of Michigan, Department of Treasury of the
issuance of Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificate #N2004-0614
for property located at 201 Lathrop
6. Appeal of the Decision by the Claims Review Committee filed by
Yolanda G. Reyes of 125 N. Magnolia for property located 220
Regent St.
7. Letter from Jill Rassizi of 321 Bingham regarding her shared driveway
and requesting overnight parking
8. Letter from Brett R. Stockhill, President of the Forest View Citizens
Association regarding safety issues with the intersections of Forest
and Collins and Cavanaugh and Dunckel
9. Electronic Mail regarding snow removal on side streets from:
--JoLynn Crawford of 5643 Valencia Blvd
--Colleen Blossey, no address given
10. Letter from Comcast Cable providing notice of the repositioning of
channels on their lineup effective April 5, 2005
11. Appeal to the Decision of the Claims Review Committee filed by
Edward A. Henderson Jr. of 10700 Petrieville Hwy, Eaton Rapids for
property located 300 S. Pennsylvania
12. Brochure and Registration Form from the National League of Cities
Leadership Training Institute fortheir 131' Annual Leadership Summit
to be held August 25-27 in Cambridge, MA
13. Registration Form for the Michigan Municipal League's Region 2
Meeting to be held April 29, 2005 in Decatur, MI
X. MOTION OF EXCUSED ABSENCE
XI. REMARKS BY COUNCILMEMBERS
XI1. REMARKS BY THE MAYOR OR EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
XI11. ADJOURNMENT
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DE BIE MINER, CITY CLERK
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CITY OF LANSING
INTEROFFICE COMMUNICATION
y Lansing City Council Office
Council Committee Schedule for Week of March 6, 2005
Mayor/Council Liaison
Monday, March 7, 2005 - 12:00 noon, 9th Floor Conference Room
Committee on Personnel
Monday, March 7, 2005 - 6:00 p.m., loth Floor Conference Room
Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
Tuesday, March 8, 2005 - 3:00 p.m., loth Floor Conference Room
Committee on Public Services
Tuesday, March 8, 2005 - 6:30 p.m., Foster Community Center
Committee on General Services
Wednesday, March 9, 2005 - 8:00 p.m.; loth Floor Conference Room
Committee on Planning and Development
Wednesday, March 9, 2005 - 10:00 a.m., loth Floor Conference Room
Committee on Public Services
Wednesday,' March 9, 2005 - 1:30 p.m., loth Floor Conference Room
Committee, on Public Safety
Thursday, IVLarch10; '2Q0,5 - l l:30 .a.m., 10th Floor Conference Room°
Committe6 'of':the Whole :.
Thursday, tblarch 10, 2005 - 1:30 p.m.., loth Floor Conference Room
Ad Hoc Committee" on..Iiousina
Thursday, March 10, 2bb`5l th Floo"r7;Council Chambers
City°Board Meetines
Historic District Commission - Mondhy; March 7, 2005 - 5 30 pp., 316 N. Capitol D-1
PSD Board Meeting - Tuesday, March 8, 2005 5'.00"pAh , 316 N. Capitol Ste C-3
Ethics Board - Tuesday, March 8, 2005 - 5:30 p.m., 10th Floor Conference Room, City Hall
Zoning & Ordinance - Wednesday, March 9, 2005 -4:00 p.m., 316 N. Capitol Ste. D-1
Fire Board - Wednesday, March 9, 2005 - 6:00 p.m., Fire Station #3, 629 W. Hillsdale
Parks Board - Wednesday, March 9, 2005 - 7:00 p.m., Gier Community Center, 2400 Hall St.
Lansing Building Authority - Thursday, March 10, 2005 - 8:15 a.m., 7w Floor Conference Room
Public Service Board - Thursday, March 10, 2005 - 11:30 a.m., 1625 Sunset Ave.
Board of Zoning - Thursday, March 10, 2005 - 7:30 p.m., 101h Floor Council Chambers
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LANSING, MICHIGAN
City Council Chambers
Lansing, Michigan
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF
THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF LANSING
PROCEEDINGS OF MARCH 7, 2005
The City Council of the City of Lansing met in regular session and
was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by President Allen.
PRESENT: Councilmembers Allen, Bauer, Jeffries, Leeman,
Meyer, Smith, Williams, Wood
ABSENT: None
Councilmember Wood requested a moment of silence for all of the
men and women in the Armed Services.
The Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance were led by Councilmember
Smith
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
By Councilmember Leeman
To approve the printed Council Proceedings of February 21, 2005
Carried unanimously
CONSIDERATION OF LATE ITEMS
There were no Late items
SPECIAL CEREMONIES &
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CITY EVENTS
• Special Ceremonies
1. Proclamation; Family Fun Fair
Mayor Benavides presented a Proclamation to Erin Smith, Associate
Director of the Capital Area Youth Alliance and Honey Minkowitz of
Americore Vista for the Family Fun Fest being held this month. He
said this event is part of Parent Awareness Month that is recognized
every year at Harry Hill Vocational Center.
Erin Smith announced that on Saturday, March 12° they have the
Family Fun Fair at Harry Hill Vocational Center located at 5815 Wise
Rd. This is a free event for all families. There will be over forty
booths representing community agencies and businesses in the area
that will advertise their services. There will be free food and
entertainment.
Honey Minkowitz, thanked all of the sponsors who helped finance
this event.
2. Tribute; Desiree Quinney
Councilmember Smith expressed her pleasure at presenting this
resolution to Desiree Quinney. Desiree is on the Adhoc Committee
on Diversity and she puts a lot into what she does, she is a great
asset to the community. She congratulated her on all of her
accomplishments.
Desiree, thanked the City Council for this resolution. She is honored
to receive this, but she credits the hard work from her team members
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and would like to acknowledge the Michigan State University
Purchasing Department for receiving this award as well.
• Announcement of City Events:
Councilmember Bauer explained that tonight is the official public
hearing for the City of Lansing Parks and Recreation Five Year
Master Plan. There will be two additional meetings for this Plan and
plenty of opportunity for community involvement. The first meeting
will be tomorrow at March a at 6:30 P.M. at Foster Community
Center and the second meeting will be Tuesday, March Wh at 6:30
P.M. at Gardner Jr. High. The purpose of these meeting is to receive
citizen input.
Councilmember Smith announced that on Wednesday March 91hshe
will be holding a Townhall Meeting to address the General Motors
Plant dosing on Verlinden St The Townhall meeting will be at 6:00
P.M. at Verlinden Elementary School and the Mayor will be present
as well as others that can answer the questions that she is unable to.
Councilmember Leeman announced that the Traffic Division is
having a Traffic issues meeting for those that live in the Groesbeck
Neighborhood. The meeting will take place at Plymouth
Congregational Church on Wednesday, March 91h at 7:00 P.M.
Councilmember Wood announced that on Wednesday, March 91h at
6:30 P.M. the Friends of Hunter Park will meet at the Allen
Neighborhood Center. The Moores Park Neighborhood Organization
will meet on Wednesday at 7:00 P.M. at Moores Park School, and
the Quentin Park Neighborhood Association will meet at Grace
United Methodist Church on Wednesday.
Councilmember Jeffries urged public participation of the March 9'
meeting dealing with the traffic study of the Groesbeck area. He said
this is an Issue that has been kicked around for over a year. The
meeting will focus on getting input from the public. On March 100'
there is going to be a presentation on the Southwest side of Lansing
and discussion on the intersections of Holmes and Pleasant Grove,
Holmes and Waverly and Jolly and Waverly in terms of how to
redevelop those areas. The meeting will be Thursday at 7:00 P.M.
atTrinityAME Church on W. Mt. Hope and this will bean opportunity
for the public to provide their comments.
Councilmember Williams announced that the Lansing Eaton
Neighborhood Association will meet Wednesday night at 6:45 P.M.
at the Woodcreek Elementary School. One of the topics of
discussion will be renewing the special assessment for mowing of
Glenbume Commons.
David Wiener, Executive Assistant to Mayor Benavides, announced
that on Wednesday evening at 5:30 P.M. there will be a Memorial
Review Board Meeting in the Mayor's Conference Room.
PUBLIC'S AND MAYOR'S COMMENT
ON LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
• Public Comment on Scheduled Public Hearings:
1. In consideration of the Five Year Parks and Recreation Master
Plan
Murdock Jemerson provided an overview of the Five Year Parks and
Recreation Master Plan. He announced that along with the two
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community forums being held for this Master Plan, there is the Center established.
regular Park Board meeting on Wednesday at 7:00 P.M. at Gler
Community Center and the public is welcome to attend and give their Frank S. Curds X, no address given, spoke about the Parks and
Input. Copies of the Five Year Plan are available for review at the Recreation Department not taking care of the public swimming pools
Community Centers, City Council Office, City Clerk's Office, Mayor's as well as all of the tall grass in the Parks.
Office, Planning Office and the Parks and Recreation Office at 318
N. Capital. The Five Year Plan is also on the City's website. Christine Timmons of 339. St. Joe spoke about the Millage including
a South Side Community Center
Sue Erickson of 1403 Indiana Ave. spoke in support of the Parks
Plan and how important it is to keep up the Parks so that the kids
can have a safe clean place to go:
Joan Sheldon of 736 Seymour Ave. spoke in support of the Parks
Plan.
Doug Finley of 2810 N. Cambridge spoke about the process that the
Lansing Parks Department went through to get community input on
this plan. He said this is the right thing to do.
Sandra Shelp of 1534 Massachusetts spoke in support of the Parks
Plan, but stated concem about the amount of money being spent on
Golf Courses, which she feels could be better spent on youth
activities..
Carol Webster of the Potter Park Zoological Society spoke in support
of the Parks Plan and thanked the citizens of Lansing for supporting
the Park Millage's every five years.
Joan Nelson of 217 Rosamond spoke in support of the Parks plan.
Ellen Sullivan of 424 Everett Drive spoke in support of the Leash
Free Dog Park. She said that she will continue working with the
Parks Department to make this a great place for pets.
Mike Sears of 5810 Orchard Court said the Parks Plan does not
Include any funding for a South Side Community Center.
Jerry Roe of 4809 Gull Road, Delta Township, spoke in support of
the Parks Plan and said he will work very hard to help get the Millage
passed. He is the President of the Friends of Turner Dodge House
and said it is very important for this millage to pass.
Pat Murray of 1720 Bradley thanked everyone for the appointment to
the Parks Board. He said that even though he has only been on the
Board for a short time he has seen how important it is for this plan to
be put into place.
Damell E. Oldham Sr. of 3815 Berwick spoke about how the South
side needs a community center and how the plan does not speak to
that
John Pollard of 1718 Blair spoke about the extension of the River
Trail as stated in the plan.
Ted Ramsby of 3830 Royale Dr., Holt, said he is a representative
from the Lansing Adult Baseball Advisory Board. He thanked the
City of Lansing for their support in the renovation of Kirshner Park.
Dorothy Jones of 426 W. Bames spoke in support of the five year
Parks Plan.
Susan Dougherty of 229 Moores River Dr., stated that she is the
President of the Moores Park Neighborhood Assn. and they support
the Parks Master Plan.
Christopher Hull of 1937 Sunnyside Ave. spoke in support of the
Parks Plan, but stated that he is opposed to the millage.
Charlene Decker of 2711 Pleasant Grove Rd spoke about the Parks
Plan and stated that the City needs to get Supervisors back in the
parks. She said that it is important to get a South Side Community
Belinda Fitzpatrick of 224 S Holmes spoke In support of the Parks
Plan.
Mike Cole of 3424 Braebum thanked the Parks Department for the
improvements to Davis Park. He also spoke about the need for the
Community Center on the South side.
Kathy Dunbar of 1334 Boston Blvd spoke is support of the Parks
Plan
2. In consideration of Public Improvement 11/III; Special Assessment
Roll #381 Road Improvement for all lands fronting Washington
Ave. south of Miller Rd. to the north of Edgewood Blvd.
Jim Campana of 6239 S. Washington Ave. spoke about concems
with the notice that was sent to the residents and the sewer lines that
are in the area for repair.
John Pollard of 1718 Blair spoke about financial concems regarding
this Public Improvement
Damell E. Oldham Sr. of 3815 Berwick Dr. spoke about the
assessment being to high and said it should be looked at again by
the Council.
• Public Comment on Legislative/City Matters:
Lakiesha Allen, no address given, spoke about racial issues inside
the Lansing Police Department and about an e-mail that was sent to
all LPD employees.
Captain Ray Hall of the Lansing Police Department, spoke in
reference to the e-mail that was mentioned by the previous speaker.
He stated that the Police Department shares the same concems that
Ms. Allen does regarding this e-mail. An Intemal Affairs
Investigation has been launched and is ongoing at this time. They do
not know who sent the e-mail whether it be a sworn personnel or a
civilian but they do intend to find out He stated that the Lansing
Police Department will not -tolerate this from any of it's employees
and when the person that sent this e-mail is found, they will be dealt
with according to Department protocol.
Ammahad Shekarakki of 902 Willow stated that October 16, 2005 is
the Million Man March in.Washington DC and asked that all black
men and boys attend the March in DC.
Larry Brunette of 230 N Sycamore spoke about the denial of his
rezoning request for 230 N. Sycamore
Frank S. Curtis , no address given, spoke about how the citizens of
Lansing want Council Members to listen to their needs.
Sheila McCoy of 230 N. Sycamore spoke about the lack of
accountability that is happening in the City.
Dolores Nagel of 1267 Lakeside spoke about the financial problems
that she has had because of the denial of her rezoning.
Mike Sears of 5810 Orchard Ct said that Council needs to reconsider
the requests of Mr Brunette and Ms Nagel for rezoning.
William Hubbell of 3916 Wedgewood spoke about the dosing of the
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AUGUST 11, 2003 COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS 77
GM plant on Verlinden.
Patricia Lone of 1807 Georgetown spoke of an issue between herself
and Councilmember Smith.
Michael John Simon of 720 Sycamore spoke about the need for a
cure for AIDS and for World Peace.
John Pollard of 1718 Blair spoke about his FOIA requests and
charter violations by City Council.
Darnell E. Oldham Sr., of 3815 Berwick Dr. spoke about UAW
Employees and thanked the Union workers for the work that they do.
Howard Jones of 426 W. Banes gave praise to the Lansing State
Journal for an article that they put in the paper about the Governors
Club.
Ed Simmer of 4245 W. Jolly spoke about the pile of snow up against
the parking meters and said that the City Attorney should void all
tickets given out to people because of not being able to get to the
meters and put money in them.
Mike Behaan of 4127 Okemos Rd., Okemos spoke about the need
for a Board of Water and light Audit
Christine Timmons of 339 W. St Joe spoke about the tax
abatements to GM
Belinda Fitzpatrick of 224 S. Holmes spoke about the importance of
a Board of Water & Light Audit
Russell Terry of 121 E. Mt Hope spoke in opposition to the fees for
the use of the Inflatable Obstacle Courses and Various Carnival
games.
Charlene Decker of 2711 Pleasant Grove spoke about the problems
with the Board of Water & Light.
Viol Trice of 3514 Aragon spoke about the kickoff event for "Fathers
Day" at School in Lansing Schools.
Mike Cole of 3424 Braebum spoke about the City TV Channel and
how residents of the City do not have access to it unless they have
cable. He said all residents should be able to watch Council
meetings without having cable.
Councilmember Leeman left the meeting at 9:40 P.M.
LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION #077
BY COUNCILMEMBER SMITH
RESOLVED BYTHE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LANSING
WHEREAS, Michigan State University received the "Corporation of
the Year - Education Sector" award from the Michigan Minority
Business Development Council (MMBDC) atthe council's 211annual
awards dinner, October 5, 2004 at Cobo Hall in Detroit; and
WHEREAS, Michigan State University's Purchasing Department,
through its Supplier Diversity Program, was presented with the award
based on its cooperation with small, minority and female -owned area
businesses which the university contracts to supply a vast array of
products, supplies and services; and
WHEREAS, this is the third time Michigan State University has -won
the award; and
WHEREAS, Michigan State University was nominated by minority
business entrepreneur Vince Hylton, owner of Waterson's Tool in
Warren. Wayne State, Western Michigan University and the Detroit
Public Schools also were award nominees; and
WHEREAS, Desiree Quinney, supplier diversity coordinator and
purchasing agent for the purchasing department, accepted the
award; and
WHEREAS, she values working with minority -owned businesses and
is proud of how it reflects the diversity of the MSU community, and
WHEREAS, Desiree and MSU President Peter McPherson were
featured in a short video discussing the diversity program and its
vitality to the maintenance of community relations, which was shown
at the awards dinner, and
WHEREAS, Desiree continues to work through MSU to create
opportunities and encourage departments to support minority and
women -owned businesses, and actively seeks vendors and suppliers
that can provide a myriad of goods and services, thereby assisting
the broader community by building relationships for MSU and
businesses in the Lansing area and throughout Michigan; and
WHEREAS, the award is a reflection of Desiree's leadership abilities
and the participation by the entire purchasing staff and their support
of the program; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1978, the MMBDC is a privately funded,
nonprofit corporate services organization based in Detroit, composed
of members from major corporations across the state who look to
utilize the emerging minority -owned, operated and controlled small
businesses to diversity their supply and product line; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Desiree Quinney and
is herby recognized by the Lansing City Council for her continuous
efforts and dedication to diversifying both Lansing and the MSU
community.
By Councilmember Smith
Carried Unanimously
RESOLUTION #078
BY COUNCILMEMBER SMITH
Whereas, Grace Louise Brown was bom on April 21,. 1927 in
Georgia; and
Whereas, Her family moved to Lansing when she was 7 years old.
She spent the remainder of her childhood in Lansing and grew to be
an upstanding citizen; and
Whereas, Grace Louise Brown met a special gentleman, James
Hinton, who she married and later passed away; and
Whereas, Grace Louise lived a Christian and spiritual life and was
fortunate to meet another special gentleman, William Demps, who
she married; and
Whereas, Grace Louise. Demps is devoted to the Lansing
Community and a member of the Union Baptist Church. She has
touched many lives in special ways because of her heart of gold; and
Whereas, Grace Louise Demps' love, encouragement, and
generosity has given her family, friends, and community.wisdom,
strength and courage that will be felt in their lives for generations to
come;
Whereas, there are 5 generations in her immediate family with 24
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a Grandchildren, 44 Great grandchildren, and 7 Great Great To place an affirmative roll on the resolution
Grandchildren; and
Whereas, Grace Louise Damps received an award honoring her for
the inspiration she offered to everyone she touched; and
Now, Therefore, Be it Resolved, the Lansing City Council recognizes
Grace Louise Demps' for her life time of generosity and involvement
in the Lansing Community.
Counclmember Smith motion to pace an affirmative roll on the
resolution passed by the following vote:
Yeas: 7
Nays: 1 (Councilmember Leeman absent during the vote)
RESOLUTION #079
BY THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LANSING
That the following FY05 transfers be approved:
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Estimated Grant Revenue
273.0.547000.19900
for special swimming sessions for
middle school students. The Parks and Recreation Department will
partner with Lansing School District (LSD) to provide a Girls and
Boys Swim Team and Guard Start program for students in the
District grades 6.7, and 8. A competitive swim team season will be
conducted at four local schools, followed by five (5) two -week
sessions of dai►y swims and educational activities. A soft -match mini -
grant was received from the Michigan Recreation and Park
Association; the soft match is met by $2,638 in -kind covered costs
Including the guard instructor, bus transportation, and a small
administrative fee.)
Estimated Revenue
101.0.675000.0
0 -EN 1 Donations -Contributions
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101.343201.741880.0
(ADDroval of donations to Police
organization for the CARE program. The Capital Area Response
Effort (CARE) program provides counseling and other special
assistance to domestic violence victims in the Lansing area and
neighboring communities.)
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Penn Ave Bridge
(Act 51 - Major)
la - 202.453601.974100.50005
(Approval of State Infrastructure Bank (SIB) loan assistance to Publ►(
Service for the $4.7 million reconstruction of the Pennsylvania
Avenue Bridge).
By Councilmember Meyer
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Councilmember Wood stated, for the record, that she will vote noon
this resolution, and further that until the 1.8 Million Dollarissue in the
City Budget has been dealt with by the City Council, she will continue
to vote no on all budgetary issues of the City.
YEAS: 6
NAYS: 2(Councilmember Leeman absent during vote on this item
and Counciimember Wood dissenting)
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION #080
BY THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LANSING
WHEREAS, The Pubic Service department is applying for grant
funding through Nike, Inc, and the National Recycling coalition
(NRC); and
WHEREAS, Nike, Inc. and NRC will be accepting grant applications
for the next grant cycle no later than March 11, 20005; and
WHEREAS, Nike, Inc. and NRC will be accepting applications
between February 1 - March 11. 2005; and
WHEREAS, The Public Service Director is recommending the City
apply for grant funding to install a rubberized playground surface at
the Potter Park and Zoo made from the recycled athletic shoes
collected from the Reuse -A -Shoe program; and
WHEREAS, applicant must provide funding to cover all costs except
for the grant amount of $20,000; and
WHEREAS, funds must be secured within 6 months of grant and
project must be completed within a year of grant award (unless prior
approval from Nike/NRC); and .
WHEREAS, the local match for the Nike, IncJNrC grant is included
In the Parks & Recreation FY2006 CIP budget request; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City.Council
authorizes the submission of grant applications to Nike, Inc, and the
National Recycling Coalition for the project as described as�follows:
LOCAL MATCH (City of Lansing): $20,000
GRANT AMOUNT (Nike): $20,000
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that if the grants are awarded, the City
of Lansing, Michigan, will accept the terms of the agreement as
received from Nike, Inc. and the NRC, and that the City of;Lansing
does hereby specifically agree, but not by way of limitation„ as
follows:
That if the proposed grants are received, in an amount requiring less
than or equal City match to the amount indicated in the application
document(s), the administration is authorized to create appropriate
accounts and transfer necessary funds to administerand monitor the
grants and to appropriate such additional funds as shall be
necessary to complete the projectsubject to the City Council transfer
policies.
To maintain satisfactory financial accounts, documents, and records
to make them available to Nike, Inc. and the National Recycling
Coalition for auditing at reasonable times.
To construct the project and provide such funds, services, and
materials as may be necessary to satisfy the terms of said
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AUGUST 11, 2003 COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS 79
Agreements.
To authorize the Mayor of the City of Lansing to be the local
authorized representative to sign documents in behalf of the City of
Lansing.
To comply with any and all terms of said Nike, Inc and the National
Recycling Coalition agreements including all terms not specifically
set forth in the foregoing portion of this resolution
Counclimember Smith motion to place an affirmative roll on the
resolution passed by the following vote:
YEAS: 7
NAYS: 1 (Councilmember Leeman absent during vote)
COMMITTEE REPORTS
There were no Committee Reports
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
There were no Ordinances for Introduction
.ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE
There were no Ordinances for Passage
LATE ITEMS
There were no late items
OTHER BUSINESS ,
CITY OFFICER & BOARD REPORTS
By Vice President Smith
That City Officer and Board Reports, along with Communications and
Petitions, be considered as being read in full and that the proper
referrals be made by President Alien
1. Letter from the City Clerk submitting Mayor Benavides' Executive
Orders regarding:
a. Executive Order 2005-01; Transfer of the Transportation and
Parking Office from the Planning and Neighborhood Development
Department to the Public Service Department
b. Executive Order 2005-02; Reorganization of Functions in the
Parks, Finance, Management Services and Public Service
Departments, and Creation of a City Public Information Officer
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
2. Letter from Mayor Benavides regarding the Delegation of
Authority to the Development Manager of the Department of
Planning and Neighborhood Office to Sign Routine Documents
Associated with Property Acquisition and Disposition for the City
of Lansing
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
3. Consolidated Strategy and Plan Submission Action Plan for FY
2006
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
4. Letters from the Mayor re:
a. Announcement; Ingham County Courthouse Centennial
Celebration to be held May 7, 2005
RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE
b. Public Improvement II; 2004 Gravel Streets Reconstruction #2, PS
#01076, for all lands fronting Kenbrook, Annetta and LaBelle,
Special Assessment Roll #380
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICES
c. Establishment of Fees for the Parks and Recreation Department
Leisure Services Division to charge for the use of Inflatable
Obstacle Courses and various Carnival games
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICES
d. Reappointment of Jeff Williams to the Economic Development
Corporation and the Tax Increment Finance Authority Board of
Directors for a Term to Expire February 28, 2011
REFERRED TO THE DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING
COMMITTEE
e. Appointment of Richard Karp to the Principal Shopping District for
a seat left vacant by Bill Castaner for a Term to Expire June 30,
2008
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICES
f. Public Improvement IV; 2004 New Sidewalk Project, P.S. #01075,
for all lands fronting the north side of Jolly Rd. from Dunckel Rd.
to Tranter SL, Special Assessment Roll B-75
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICES
g. Public Improvement IV; 2004 New Sidewalk Project, P.S. #01075,
for all lands fronting Mercantile Way from Pie .pout St to the north
end and Pierpont St from Pennsylvania Ave. to the east end,
Special Assessment Roll B-76
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICES
h. Public Improvement IV; 2004 New Sidewalk Project P.S. #01075,
for all lands fronting Lake Lansing Rd. from Massachusetts Ave.
to the east City Limits, Special Assessment Roll B-77
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICES
I. Public Improvement IV: Special Assessment Roll #381 Road
Improvement for all lands fronting Washington Ave. south of Miller
Rd. to the north of Edgewood Blvd., P.S. #85058
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICES
j. Grant Applications; Michigan Department of Natural Resources
and the Michigan Department of Transportation for the
development of the River Trail South from Hawk Island County
Park (Cavanaugh Rd.) To Maguire Park (comer of Jolly and
Aurelius)
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICES
k. Application for an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Act (OPRA)
filed by NeoPhase for the property located at 1131-1133 S.
Washington
REFERRED TO THE DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING
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AUGUST 11, 2003 COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS 80
$ COMMITTEE—JoLynn Crawford of 5643 Valencia Blvd
I. 2005 Golf Fees —Colleen Blossey, no address given
REFERRED TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICES REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICES
M. Grant Acceptance; Michigan Department of Natural Resources for
the development of the River Trail South
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICES
n. Reassignment of Tim Haggart to the Board of Water & Light from
an At -Large Position to a 2n0 Ward Term to Expire June 30, 2007
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Carried unanimously
COMMUNICATIONS & PETITIONS
1. Letter from the Michigan Department of Labor& Economic Growth
Liquor Control Commission providing 15 Day Notice of an
application filed by Lansing Restaurant Ventures, Inc. for a new
SDM License to be held in conjunction with an existing 2004 Class
C License located at 217 Townsend
REFERRED TO GENERAL SERVICES
2. Application for Community Funding filed by the Native American
Arts and Crafts Council for their Riverbank Traditional Pow Wow
to be held June 17-19, 2005
REFERRED TO GENERAL SERVICES
3. Financial Report on Community Funding filed by the Native
American Arts and Crafts Council for their Riverbank Traditional
Pow Wow held July.18-20, 2004
REFERRED TO GENERAL SERVICES
4. Financial Report on Community Funding filed by Hospice of
Lansing for their Service of Remembrance Event held November
3, 2004
'REFERRED TO GENERAL SERVICES
5. Notification from the State of Michigan, Department of Treasury of
the issuance of Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificate #N2004-
0614 for property located at 201 Lathrop
REFERRED TO THE DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING
.COMMITTEE
6. Appeal of the Decision by the Claims Review Committee filed by
Yolanda G. Reyes of 125 N. Magnolia for property located 220
Regent St.
REFERRED TO GENERAL SERVICES
7. Letter from Jill Rassizi of 321 Bingham regarding her shared
driveway and requesting overnight parking
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY
8. LetterfromBrett R.Stockhill,President ofthe ForestViewCitizens
Association regarding safety issues with the intersections of
Forest and Collins and Cavanaugh and Dunckel
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY
9. Electronic Mail regarding snow removal on side streets from:
10. Letter from Com cast Cable providing notice of the repositioning
of channels on their lineup effective April 5, 2005
REFERRED TO THE CABLE AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
ADVISORY BOARD
11. Appeal to the Decision of the Claims Review Committee filed by
Edward A. Henderson Jr. of 10700 Petrieville Hwy, Eaton
Rapids for property located 300 S. Pennsylvania
REFERRED TO GENERAL SERVICES
12. Brochure and Registration Form from the National League of
Cities Leadership Training Institute for their 131 Annual
Leadership Summit to be held August 25-27 In Cambridge, MA
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
13. Registration Form for the Michigan Municipal League's Region
2 Meeting to be held April 29, 2005 in Decatur, MI
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
CouncilmemberLeeman returned to the meeting at 10:15 P.M
COUNCILMEMBERS COMMENTS
Councilmember Bauer said the Discussion Group on the "Price of
Govemment" Book Pait IV will`be'this Wednesday at the Michigan
Retailers and Part V is next Thursday. She thanked everyone who
came to tonight's meeting to give their opinion on the Parks and
Recreation Five Year Master Plan. She said there is another
meeting on this Master Plan tomorrow at 6:30 at the Foster
Community Center and everyone is invited to attend to give their
input.
Councilmember Jeffries announced for the first time ever In the
history of Spartan Women's Basketball they won 55-49 over
Minnesota. Councilmember Jeffries said that he wanted to make a
correction to the announcement that he made earlier regarding a
meeting at Trinity AME Church, the location of the Church Is on W.
Holmes and not W. Mt Hope.
MAYOR'S EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT'S
. COMMENTS
David Wiener, ExecutiJe Assistant to Mayor Benavides, responded
to comments that had been made during public comment He said
there were comments made about the distribution of Park Millage
Funding with the suggestion that a lot of the Park Millage Funding
went to new acquisitions and new development He said Parks
Director Jemerson provided him with a chart that lays out the
proportion of funding from the millage that is used for different
purposes. He read from the chart so that the public could get an
understanding of how the millage is used because he did not want
there to be an impression that the park millage is used primarily for
new acquisitions. He also responded to a comment that was made
regarding sewer, curb and gutter assessments. He said there is a
formal process where there is a formal notice sent to everyone who
will be affected by a potential assessment and in that notice the
person is encourage to come to the City Council meeting if they have
a problem or want to raise any questions regarding the assessment,
and this process is established by Ordinance and State Law. He
said everyone should understand that assessments are done over a
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AUGUST 11, 2003 COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS 81
series of annual payments. He reviewed the payment schedule.
Regarding the South Side Community Center, they have provided a
comprehensive memo that states all of the processes of funding
going in and coming out of the various accounts over a ten year
period. Mr. Oldham has been provided all of that information. He
responded to a comment made regarding Finance Director Glen
Kirk's contract He It Is Incorrect to say that Mr. Kirk contract
requires him to move into the City. State law does not even allow
that requirement to be enforced. Mr. Kirk said, at the time his
contract was approved, that if it were to become an embarrassment
to the Mayor about where he lives, which Is on the other side of the
City line, that he would consider moving Into the City of Lansing. The
person making these comments may want to embarrass Mr. Kirk
about moving Into the City but Mr. Kirk is not an embarrassment to
the Administration, he Is an asset.
ADJOURNED TIME 10:17 P.M.
DEBBIE MINER, CITY CLERK
C.72h
City of. Lansing
Notice of PUBLIC MEETINGS
Five Year Parks & Recreation
. Master Plan .
The Lansing City Council Public Ser-
vice Committee ..and the Lansing
Parks & Recreation Department. will
hold two public meetings to solicit
input and comments on the Five Year
Parks & Recreation Master Plan.
These meetink
swill -be held on Tues-
day, March 2005 at 6:30 p.m., -at
Foster Community Center, and Tues-
day, March * 15, 2005 at 6:30 p.m. at
Gardner Middle School.
If you are interested, please attend
the -meeting or send "a retresentative. .
Written comments will eaccepted
and can be forwarded to the address
listed below. For .more information,
please contact:
City of Lansing, .Parks & Recreation
Dept.
318. N.. Capitol. Ave.
Lansiri& MI 48933
(517) 483-4275
lf6rebac@ci.lansing.mi.us
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C.73
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tallen'ges
is on new*SAT
ed written portion, more advanced math and
banges. The College Board, which owns the
nt, not harder"
No more analogies
00 pts. I. 200-800 pts.
Includes third -year college prep math;
no more quantitative comparisons
Unscored
Math, critical
-min. and one reading or writing
sect„ionns� each 25 min. —�
70 min. I ..
Aids in future SAT questions
or the essay
to first.
Associated Press
The colleges say the SAT isn't
worth.the cost in money and stress
— to them, and to students and
parents. And they are increasingly
concerned that the SAT, designed
to level the playing field for all,
has become a barrier to poor and
minority students...
Lansing State Journal • Sunday, March 6, 2005 • 15A
' PAT WELLENBACH/Associated Press
Apply: Wylie Mitchell, Bates College dean of admissions, is surrounded by
college applications earlier. this month in his office on campus in Lewiston,
Maine. Bates does not require applicants to submit standardized test scores,
Thriving: Students make their way
across campus at Bates College
Tests still going strong in Lewiston, Maine. The college
By many measures,. the SAT
still is going strong. The test was
in 2.8 million times last year
2.3 million students — some
took it twice — while the ACT,
which is more popular in about
half the states and began offering
an optional essay last month, was
talren 90 million timPc'Tha nnti-
does not believe standardized test
scores help identify students who
will contribute and thrive on campus.
but the list includes many nonse-
lective and for -profit schools. For
most students hoping to attend
college, skipping the SAT or ACT
wnilld he n hip, rick '
ing survey found 60 percent of
colleges place "considerable im-.
portance" on standardized test
scores, up from 46 percent in 1993
(Grades still count the most.).
The "considerable importance"
figure rises to more than 90 per=:
cent at larger schools, where
admissions officers are -harder.
pressed to give applications close,
individual attention.
Few question the laudability of
SAT's original mission.
Began in the 1940S
It was created in the 1940s and
'50s to. replace the clubby, wink -
and -nod pipeline from boarding
schools to elite institutions with a
genuine meritocracy. In the Yale
class of 1941, six boarding schools
contributed more members than
all,public schools combined, there
were quotas for Jews and Roman
Catholics, and 30 percent were
sons of alumni, according to Nich-
olas Lemann's 1999 history of the
SAT, "The Big Test.' Today, Yale
and its peers look much more
like America, with most students.
coming from public schools.
Harvard admissions dean Wil-
liam Fit7.. m nnc a r ^11—
City of Lansing
Notice of PUBLIC MEETINGS
Five Year Parks & Recreation
Master Plan
The Lansing City Council Public Ser-
vice Committee and the Lansing
Parks & Recreation Department will
hold two public meetings to solicit
input and comments on the Five Year
Parks & Recreation Master Plan.,
These meetinggs will be held on Tues-
day, March 8, 2005 at 6:30 p.m., at
Foster Community Center, and Tues-
day, March 15, 2005 at 6:30 p.m at
Gardner Middle School.
If you are interested, please attend
the meeting or send a representative.
Written comments will be acce ted
and can be forwarded to the address
listed below. For more information,
please contact:
'City of Lansing, Parks & Recreation
Dept.
318 N. Capitol Ave.
Lansing, MI 48933
(517)483-4275
Iforebac6ci.lansing.mi.us
3-16
INDEPENDENT BANK
SOUTH MICHIGAN
NOTICE OF PROPOSED
ACQUISITION OF ASSETS
AND ASSUMPTION OF
LIABILITIES -
Notice is her given that INDE-
PENDENT BANK SOUTH MICHI-
GAN of Leslie, Michigan, has made
application to the Federal Deposit
Insurance Corporation, Washington,
D.C. 20429, for its written consent to
acquire certain assets bf and assume
certain deposit, liabilities of the Port-
land brans h office ,(located at 1601
Grand River Avenue) of Independent
Bank of Bay City Michigan. Indepen-
dent Bank South Michigan and Inde-
pendent Bank are affiliate banks and
wholly -owned subsidiaries of Inde-
pendent Bank Corporation. It is con-
templated that all of the offices of the
above -named banks will continue *to
be operated following the proposed
transaction.
Any person wishing to comment on
this application may file his/her
comments in writing with the
Regional Director of the Federal
Deposit Insurance Corporation at its
Rional Office,
Z500 West Monroe,
Se 3500, Chicago, Illinois 60661 not
later than March 23, 2005. The period
may be extended by the Regional
Director for good cause.
The nonconfidential portions of .the
application are on file in the regioriaf
office and are available for public
inspection during rear business
hours. Photocopies of the nonconfi-
dential.portion of the application file
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10 -Lansing City Community News Community March 6, 2005
City to review of parks department five-year plan
By NOELLE BOWMAN
Editor .
LANSING — The
La.nsin,g Parks and
Recreation Department
looking for input on its
five-year review.
The one -mill parks
millage, .introduced in
1990;. is up for renewal
in '..August. Parks and
Recreation Director Mur-
dock Jemerson said. the
parks millage brings in
between $1.8 and $2 mil:
lion each,year..
River Trail . acquisi-
tion
According to the .action
plan, the city will con-
tinue sections of the trail
south to- its- corporate
limits. This includes, but
is not limited to; Adado
Riverfront Park to Cherry
Hill Park, Potter Park to
the new Ingham County
Hawk Island Park, and
Hawk Island Park south
to Delhi Township.
"The only land acqui-
sitions that we are look=
ing at are those that
would help develop our
southern extension of the
River Trail," Jemerson
said.
He said the depart-
ment 'has been working
for two years with prop-
erty owners in the area
to either donate land, sell
land or grant easements
for the River Trail. -
Potter Park Zoo •
Jemerson 'said he has.
introduced the idea of
turning the running of
the zoo over to the Potter
Park -Zoological.,
Society.
The city. would continue
to .support the zoo from
its general fund, but
employees would eventu-
ally become Zoological
Society employees rather
than city employees.
Currently, the city
employs a director,
secretary, zoo veterinar-
ian,, four maintenance
workers, • 11 full-time
zoo keepers, a security
person and seasonal staff
for -busier summer hours.
The Zoological Society
runs concessions, souve-
nir shops,. rides • and • spe-
cial events'such as "Boo
at the Zoo."
The otter and fox
exhibit is being moved
so the zoo can build new
exhibits in the central
core. Park, of the central
core project has been
financed with a matching
grant, and the Zoological
Society continues to raise
money, Jemerson said. .
Golf
Jemerson said devel-
opment at Sycamore
Park will.continue over
the next five years. Non-
profit .organization The
First Tee is building a
golf. academy, which it
will sell to the city for
$1; the city in turn will
operate and .maintain
the building and lease it
back to First Tee, which
will operate educational
faciltiies for youth.
The city is also look-
ing into the possibility of
putting banquet facilities
at Groesbeck,
"The city does not
have any kind of a facil-
ity, like that," Jemerson
said. "There are facilities
at.the• other golf courses
that are really expensive,
so we are hoping to catch
the niche of the middle-
class working kind of
person."
Jemerson said he is
looking at the National
Golf Foundation to
perform a• study of the
.Lansing market and the*
city's .golf operations.
Work is under way -to
build a driving range at
Sycamore Golf Course
that might open by mid-
summer or'early fall.
Southside commu-
nity center
Jemerson said the
five-year plan does not
include plans for a south -
side community center.
In 1990, the promo-
tional information for the
parks millage included
a south -end community
and • senior centei. The
city scrapped plans to
build the center at Wash-
ington Park when talks
began about the National -
Guard building becoming
vacant and turned over to
the city. That never hap-
pened, and since then,
the southside community
center has become a dead
issue, Jemerson said.
Jemerson said a
community center
would require a capital
investment as well as
operational costs. And
although the city has not
conducted a recent cost
study for a southside
community center, 'a
'number of priorities have
to be addressed first.
"I'm not against the
southside community
center," Jemerson said.
"It's just I'm trying to be
realistic.... It's a major
kind of expenditure."
Public input
The public will have,
four opportunities for
public input.
• Lansing City Coun-
cil will hold a public
hearing during its regu-
lar meeting March 7 at 7
p.m. in council chambers
at 124 W. Michigan Ave.
on the loth floor.
• City council's -public
service committee will
hold two public forums.
The first is 'at 7 p.m.
March 8 at Foster Com-
munity Center, 200 N.
Foster St. The second is
at 7 p.m. March 15 at
Gardner Middle School,
333 Dahlia.
• The parks depart-
ment board will have
public input time during
its regular meeting at
7 p.m. March 9 at Gier
Community Center, 2400
Hall St.
The five-year plan
will be used as a guide
for budgets and capital
improvements, Jemer-
son said, as well as for
recreation programming.
Jemerson said anyone
interested in the depart-
ment's direction should
look at the action plan
and attend a public -input
meeting.
"I want to encourage
everyone to get out and
vote for that millage," he
said.
The Parks and Rec-
reation Department's
draft report is viewable
online at http: l /parks.
cityoflansingmi.com/
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COMMUMAYsells ribbonsl� 0 raise-mone for Detzler family y
By CHRISM BLECK
Associate Editor
.. LANSING —What differ-
ence can a $1 ribbon make in
the -life of a family touched by
tragedy?
Candace Motz, a junior at
Massachusetts Avenue.
-,"Our • band has had so
much help from the com-
munity," Mott said. "We just
wanted to give back to the
community and help .out the
family as much: as we. can."
-Eastern. students made the
displayed in, QD stores, and
more had been coming in.
The idea of placing canis-
ters in Quality Dairy stores
came from Bill Schooltz, a
maintenance employee who
worked . with Samantha's
grandfather.
the outpouring of support
in .the area. He said that
because many people have
children Samantha's age,
they have "adopted" her as
their own.
"The community's , just
outstanding," Schooltz• said.
The Lansing Police
Department, which assisted
in the murder investigation,
has set up a fund for Saman-
tha at the East Lansing
branch of Citizens Bank 101
E. Grand RiverAve.
Steven James Gilbert was
of open murder in connec-
tion with the slaying, with
no bond set. A preliminary
examination was set for 1:30
p.m. March 10.at the Clinton
County • Courthouse in -St.
Johns. Reportedly a resident
of Stanton. Gilbert. was in the
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Road to Maguire Park, at Jolly
and Aurelius roads, he said.
State grants are expected to
chip in nearly $1 -million for the
project if the city pays its share of
$365,000, he said .
Jeff Stein of Laingsburg is one
of more than 300,000 people who
bike, walk and run along the trail.
"This is a great thing that can
draw people into the city," said
Stein, while taking a break from
his downtown. job to walls the
path. "I think .expanding it could
only help."
Improvements at Hunter Park
on Lansing's east side also are
* art of 'the plan, Jemerson said.
among the proposed upgrades:
replace the liner in the pool at the
park and build a lighted walkway
around'the perimeter of the park
Karan Anderson, president of
the' Hunter Park West Neigh-
borhood Organization, said the
changes are needed to increase
park attendance.
, "We need to take our park back
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Under way: Workers excavate Friday for the view driving range and golf
training center under construction at the Sycamore Golf Course. The city still
needs another $300,000 to complete the final phase of the construction plan.
from the people hanging around
there at all hours of the night and
'doing graffiti or using drugs," she
said. "If we use the park more,
they will hang out elsewhere."
If the 'five-year plan is ap-
proved, the city also can finish
the last of three phases of build-
ing a training center at the Syca-
more Golf Course.
The city is working on the proj-
ect in conjunction with the non-
profit First Tee program, which
focuses on teaching golf to kids.
Okemos. Dozens of
residents lost their
homes.
Public hearings
Three public hearings about the five-year
plan for Lansing's parks are scheduled:
0 T p.m. today at the Lansing City
Council Chambers, loth floor of City
Hall,124 W. Michigan Ave.
0 6 :30 p.m. Tuesday at the Foster
Community Center, 200 N. Foster Ave.
0 6:30 p.m; Tuesday, March 15, at
Gardner Middle School Auditorium,
333 Dahlia Drive.
The city already has pumped
about $470,000 into the project,
which will include a driving range
and a short game area, Jemerson
said. It still needs $300,000 fort.
the final phase.
"If all goes well, we are hop-
ing it will all be ready by next
spring," Jemerson said.
The department has used mill -
age, or property tax money, in
the past to help fund such proj-
ects as the Grand River shore-
line improvements along Moores
River Drive, the Potter Park Zoo
entry plaza and new playground
equipment.
The bulk of the millage reve-
nue is spent on repairs and new
projects. The parks department '
spends another $9.5 million from
the general fund on personnel,
operating and other costs. 5!
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CITY OF LANSING
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be_ held on Monday, March 7, 2005,
at 7:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, 10th Floor Lansing City Hall, 124 W. Michigan
Ave., Lansing, MI to receive input on the Five Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan
Interested persons are invited to attend this public hearing.
Debbie Miner
City Clerk
Lansing, MI
on&;y are: invit4d;:t0
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Regular Meeting
LANSING PLANNING BOARD
7 p.m., Tenth Floor
City Council Chambers, Lansing City Hall
Tuesday, March 1, 2005
AGENDA
1. OPENING SESSION in City Council Chambers at 7 p.m.
A. Roll Call
'B. Excused Absences
C. Introductions
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA ......................................... 1
3. COMMUNICATIONS
4. HEARINGS
A. Z-1-2005, Vacant Lot, Southeast Corner of Turner & W. Gier Streets "F"
Commercial District to "A" Residential District ..................... 2
5. COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE (5 minutes each)
6. RECESS
7. BUSINESS
A. Minutes for Approval: February 1, 2005 ....................... 3
February 15, 2005 ...................... 4
B. Committee Reports
1. Zoning and Ordinance Committee
Next meeting, Wednesday, March 9, 2005, at 4 p.m.
316 N. Capitol Avenue, Department Conference Room
2. Urban Development Committee .......................... 5
a. ACT-10-2004, Flowage Easement Across Willoughby
Park. ......................................... 6
b Parks and Recreation Five Year Master Plan Review. . 7
Planning Board comments on Arbaugh and Mutual
Building Historic District Study Committee Preliminary
Reports. ...................................... 8
Next meeting, Tuesday, March 22, 2005, at 4 p.m.
316 N. Capitol Avenue, Department Conference Room
3. Committee of the Whole
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PLANNING BOARD AGENDA March 1, 2005 Page 2
4. Executive Committee
C. Report from Planning Manager
D. Pending Items: Future action required
1. Zoning
and Ordinance Committee
a.
Z-1-1998, 1223 N. Turner St., "H" Light Industrial District to "G-1" Business
District (Tabled February 11, 1998)
b.
SLU-3-2002, 2710 N. Grand River Ave., Church in the "F" Commercial District &
"J" Parking District (Tabled May 15, 2002)
2. Urban Development Committee
a.
Act-9-2000, 201 E. Grand River Avenue, Proj. Sign Over ROW (Tabled
June 27, 2000)
b.
Capital Improvements Program (CIP)
C.
Master Plan Project
d.
Act-1-2003, SE Comer Michigan & Washington, Lot 3, Block 111, Orig Plat,
Vacate Alley (part) (Tabled on April 29, 2003)
3. Committee of the Whole
4. Planning
Board
5. Board Member Code Enforcement Notification Reports
a.
Teen Challenge - wood privacy fence (May 20, 2003)
b.
Dollar Store - Willow Street & MLK Blvd. - landscaping & buffering (May 20, 2003)
C.
Grovenburg property - dumpster in ROW (July 1, 2003)
d.
2714 W. Jolly Road - church with large statue in front yard (January 20, 2004)
e.
545 Baker Street - Mount Hope Church outreach (April 20, 2004)
f.
W. Willow Street - Grace Tabernacle Church - no landscaping (May 4, 2004)
9.
Michigan Ave & Shepard Street - sign business - several banner signs nailed to
the outside of building (May 4, 2004)
h.
2702 S. Cedar Street - no landscaping (May 18, 2004)
i.
Cavanaugh Road - weeds across from Hawk Island Park have not been mowed
(August 3, 2004)
j.
Michigan Ave & Virginia Street - Sparrow Hospital property - no screening and
buffering (October 5, 2004)
k.
2410 S. Pennsylvania Ave. - no landscaping (November 3, 2004)
I.
Cavanaugh Road between Aurelius Road & Pennsylvania Ave., northeast side of
the tracks - area becoming garbage dump (November 16, 2004)
M.
Turner Street - first floor residence (December 2004)
n.
Keeps Party Store - Aurelius Rd - illegal signs (February 15, 2005)
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. FY 2005-06 Work Program ................................... 9
9. COMMENTS FROM CHAIRPERSON
10. COMMENTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS
11. BOARD MEMBER CODE ENFORCEMENT NOTIFICATION REPORTS
12. ADJOURNMENT
FOR SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS, PLEASE GIVE NOTICE 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING BY
CALLING SARAH STANICH AT 483-4066 OR 483-4088 TDD.
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PLANNING BOARD MINUTES March 1, 2005 Page 5
b. Parks and Recreation Five Year Master Plan Review
Mr. Rieske reviewed Mr. Jemerson's memo.
Mr. Murdock Jemerson, City of Lansing, Parks and
Recreation Department, gave a brief overview of the
Master Plan.
Ms. Cordill inquired about the Baker-Donora Focus Center.
Mr. Jemerson stated that it is a community center with a day
care center on the second floor and a meeting room on the
first floor.
Ms. Foster inquired about commercial street trees. She
stated that it is her understanding commercial street trees
were not focused upon because of their propensity to die
due to poor maintenance. She inquired about putting a
system in place to protect and obtain more commercial
street trees. Mr. Jemerson stated that it would take
approximately $30,000 to replace the Emerald Ash trees and
that is a major focus right now. He also stated that he could
arrange to have the City Forester, Mr. Paul Dykema, at the
next meeting.
Mr. Frederick inquired about the Rivertrail connecting to
Cooley Gardens. Ms. Tanya Moore, City of Lansing,
Parks and Recreation Department stated that the Rivertrail
currently has a connection to Cooley Gardens and it would
be difficult to provide a better connection because of the
physical features of the area.
Mr. Czekai made a motion, seconded by Ms. Cordill, to approve the Parks and
Recreation Five Year Master Plan Review.
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On a roll call vote, there were: Ayes: 5; Nays: 0; carried; unanimous.
APPROVED.
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Tony Benavicics, Mayor
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND
NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT
316 N. CAPI.1'Ol. AVENLIC Sunt. D-I LANSING, MI 48933-1236
(517) 483-4066 rxx: (517) 483-6036
PLANNING OFFICE
Urban Development Committee
4:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 22, 2005
Planning and Neighborhood Development Department
Conference Room
316 N. Capitol Avenue
Lansing, MI 48933
AGENDA
a. Act-10-04, Flowage Easement Across Willoughby Park.
b. Parks and Recreation Five Year Master Plan Review.
C. Planning Board comments on Arbaugh Building Historic District Study Committee
Preliminary Report.
d. Planning Board comments on Mutual Building Historic District Study Committee
Preliminary Report.
NOTE: The above agenda items, if acted on by the Urban Development Committee,
will be considered by the Planning Board in its meeting at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday,
March 1, 2005, in the City Council Chambers, Tenth Floor, City Hall, 124 West
Michigan Avenue, Lansing, Michigan.
Next Regular Meeting: 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, 2005, in the PND
Conference Room.
Current Pending Items:
a. Act-9-2000, 201 E. Grand River Ave. [PPN 3301-01-09-254-021], Proj. Sign Over ROW. (Tabled
June 27, 2000).
b. Act-1-03, SE Corner Michigan & Washington, Lot 3, Block 111, Orig Plat, Vacate Alley (part).
C. Capital Improvement Program, 2006-2011.
d. Master Plan Project.
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Urban Development Committee Report Page 3 of 5
February 22, 2005
b. Parks and Recreation Five Year Master Plan Review.
The members reviewed the Action Plan portion of the five year Parks and Recreation
Plan with Planning and Parks & Recreation staff present. The entire plan includes
descriptions of the Lansing community, the administrative structure, the planning
process, a recreation inventory and an action plan.
The intent of this plan is to fulfill the requirement to have it on file with the Michigan
Department of Natural Resources to apply for grants that the MDNR administers; to
identify capital improvement projects; and to assist various boards, the Mayor and
Council in developing budgetary and operational policies.
Mr. Jemerson and Ms. Moore discussed the Action Plan draft with the committee. They
noted that the capital improvement items lised on the spreadsheets (Pages 5.8 & 5.9)
are Park Millage and grant supported items only, and are not intended to be a complete
and comprehensive listing of all proposed improvements.
The future Rivertrail links listed on Page 5.42 have all been supported, at least in
concept, by the Planning Board, and included in comprehensive plan documents.
Several segments (e.g. the South Extension and portions of the West and Northwest
Extensions) have been reviewed in greater detail, and recommended for approval as
Act 285 Review cases.
The lower priority Rivertrail items ["Promote Economic Activity", "Wayfinding/Signs",
"Other" (Amenities), and "Other Pedestrian and Bicycle Access"] on Pages 5.43 & 5.44
were all important recommendations of the Central Lansing Comprehensive Plan. The
lower priority designation was due to the fact that some were already being
implemented.
Mr. Rieske distributed and discussed a list of Planning staff comments, which had also
been discussed with Parks & Recreation staff.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends endorsement of the proposed five year Parks and Recreation Master
Plan, with additional suggestions.
COMMITTEE ACTION
Motion:
The members present, by consensus, agreed to report their unofficial recommendation
in favor of Planning Board endorsement of the proposed five year Parks and Recreation
Master Plan, provided that the following items be addressed in the Action Plan.
1. More street trees are needed, especially in our major transportation corridors.
Trees are an important element of the streetscape (Reference Page 5.3). The
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Urban Development Committee Report Page 4 of 5
February 22, 2005
Forestry section should include mention of incorporating street trees as a focus
(or major element) of urban design (Reference Page 5.40).
2. Explore the development of a non -motorized transportation corridor (similar to
the Rivertrail) to serve the south side of the City, and to extend the reach of the
Rivertrail via a network of non -motorized facilities. (Reference Page 5.5.)
3. Regionalization of the Rivertrail should be approached carefully. The focus
should be on improving Lansing's Rivertrail as opposed to investments within
other jurisdictions, with the possible exception of extend Rivertrail South to Hope
Soccer Complex via Delhi Township property (Reference Page 5.5). A regional
Rivertrail Authority, if established, should contain sufficient Lansing
representation to ensure sufficient funding for Lansing's Rivertrail. A complete,
high -quality Rivertrail in Lansing, with continuous improvement, will go a long
way toward implementing a regional rivertrail goal (Reference Pages 5.42- 5.44).
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MINUTES
COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICES
City Council Conference Room
Tenth Floor, City Hall
Wednesday, February 9, 2005
1:30 p.m.
Call to Order
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The meeting was called to order at 1:09 p.m.
Councilmember Joan Bauer, Chair
Councilmember Larry Meyer, Vice Chair
Councilmember Carol Wood, Member
Others Present
Terese Horn, Council Staff
Brian Smith, Appointment
Murdock Jemerson, Parks
Darnell Oldham, Citizen
John Pollard, Citizen
Linda Sanchez, Mayor's Office
Dean Johnson, Public Service
Jane Dykema, Public Service
Harold King, Citizen
Marti Riel, Management Services
Tom Korkoske, Finance
Tanya Moore, Parks Dept.
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Approval of Minutes
COUNCILMEMBER WOOD MOVED TO APPROVE THE DECEMBER 6, 2004,
AND FEBRUARY 9, 2005, COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES, AS
SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Public Comment
John Pollard supported the appointment of Brian Smith and the use of millage
funds to maintain park buildings, in particular, the Letts Center.
Mr. Williams voiced opposition to the appointment of Brian Smith.
DISCUSSION/ACTION
Appointment of Brian Smith to the At -Large Seat on the Parks Board
Councilmember Bauer reported on the review on this appointment at the
previous meeting held last week and the motion made to report it out for
Council approval. However, Councilmember Meyer was not available to attend
the Committee meeting; therefore, it was pulled from the Council agenda to
allow Councilmember Meyer an opportunity to interview Mr. Smith.
Councilmember Meyer presented questions for Mr. Smith to answer and
indicate his position.
Mr. Smith stated that he goes to the Park Board meetings but has not been
involved in any programs.
There was discussion about parks programs that could be held in the summer
to provide youth activities.
Public Improvement I/II Resolution for the Reconstruction of a Public
Sidewalk in areas of Cedar Street, Homes Road, Pennsylvania, and
Cavanaugh Road
Ms. Dykema reported on this project for sidewalk repair. This authorizes them
to go out to bid.
Councilmember Wood voiced concern about approving money for repair of
sidewalks when those monies could be used for completing sidewalks.
Ms. Dykema explained that this project would be supported with 2004 monies.
There were comparisons made with respect to the importance of repairing
present sidewalks to installing new sidewalks.
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Councilmember Wood commented that before any monies goes to repairs for
sidewalks, Council needs to determine their priority of where the money should
go.
Councilmember Meyer requested an inventory of areas that still need sidewalks
and a plan for the installation of those.
Mr. Johnson stated that the cost to fill the gaps with sidewalks in the City
would costs 12 to 15 million dollars. Mr. Berridge stated that it cost
approximately $25- $40 per lineal foot. There is approximately 75 miles
needing sidewalks on major streets.
It was the consensus of the Committee to hold this matter until after the
discussion on this issue at Committee of the Whole.
Pending.
Public Improvement III Resolutions for New Sidewalk Construction
Ms. Dykema reported that this is a project that was ready last summer but
there was an easement problem. The contractor has agreed to hold the bid
price until the end of April. In that respect it is important to press the following
new sidewalk construction process on. She reported on the particulars of each
of the areas.
• Mercantile Way and Pierpont Street, East of Pennsylvania Ave., North of
I-96 (Roll #B-76)
COUNCILMEMBER WOOD MADE A MOTION TO SET A PUBLIC . HEARING
FOR FEBRUARY 28, 2005, FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT III RESOLUTION
AS SUBMITTED FOR NEW SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION ON MERCANTILE
WAY AND PIERPONT STREET, EAST OF PENNSYLVANIA AVE, NORTH OF I-
96 (ROLL #B-76). MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
• Lake Lansing Road between Massachusetts Ave. and the East City
Limits (Roll #B-77)
COUNCILMEMBER WOOD MADE A MOTION TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING
FOR FEBRUARY 28, 2005, hIFOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT III RESOLUTION
AS SUBMITTED FOR NEW SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION FOR LAKE
LANSING ROAD BETWEEN MASSACHUSETTS AVE. AND THE EAST CITY
LIMITS. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
• Jolly Road between Tranter Street and Dunckel Road, on the North Side
of the Street (Roll #B-75)
COUNCILMEMBER WOOD MADE A MOTION TO - APPROVE PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENT III RESOLUTION AS SUBMITTED FOR NEW SIDEWALK
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CONSTRUCTION ON LAKE LANSING ROAD BETWEEN MASSACHUSETTS
AVE. AND THE EAST CITY LIMITS. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
It is the consensus of the committee members that this would fit the goal of
completing sidewalks in the City.
Councilmember Wood commented about the millage policy.
Public Improvement I/II Resolution to Establish an Assessment Roll for
the Proposed Installation of a Water Main
Ms. Dykema reported on the particulars on the Public Improvement I/II to
establish an assessment. This action is to establish a needed water main that
is totally supported by the residents. This gives the residential property an
opportunity to be developed. Whoever owns the vacant lot would pay for the
water main and not the ones that already live there.
COUNCILMEMBER WOOD MOVED TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR
FEBRUARY 28, 2005, FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT I/II RESOLUTION TO
ESTABLISH AN ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE PROPOSED INSTALLATION
OF A WATER MAIN. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Public Improvement II/III Special Assessment Roll #381 for Road
Improvement for all Lands fronting Washington Ave. South of Miller Road
to the North of Edgewood Blvd
COUNCILMEMBER WOOD MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENT II/III SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FOR ROLL #381 FOR ROAD
IMPROVEMENT. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Memo from Brian Jeffries Requesting Information on CSO Bond
Debt/Expenditures
Mr. Berridge provided copies to the members of his response to questions
raised by Councilmember Jeffries with respect to CSO monies.
THIS MATTER WAS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TO BE
REVIEWED AT THE NEXT MEETING DEALING WITH CSO.
Letter from Bill Brandon Regarding the Bridge Replacement
RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE.
Mayor's Downtown 2020 infrastructure Task Force Report
Councilmember Wood recommended that this matter be referred to the
Committee of the Whole.
Mr. Johnson stated that he is not ready to address this matter.
COUNCILMEMBER WOOD MADE A MOTION TO REFER THIS MATTER TO
THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Staff is to request that this matter be placed on the COW agenda for March 10,
2005.
Eaton County 2004 Tabulation of Special Assessments and County Drains
RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE.
Councilmember Meyer exited at 2:15 p.m.
Other
• Snow Removal
Councilmember Bauer requested Public Service provide data that compares
East Lansing with the City's removal of snow. She asked to include quality
measure comparisons. Councilmember Wood requested to also include a
historic picture of what the funding has been and if there have been any
increases for maintenance. Is there a need to obtain funding somewhere else?
Is there a formula on cost per hour to remove snow on MDOT and residential
property? Provide the average of three years for all costs, hourly, equipment,
etc. The objective is to find ways to improve our process.
• Apartment Recycling
Update to be provided by the Public Services Department at a future meeting.
Letter from Charles S. Scarborogh II Regarding the Condition of the Roof
at the Letts Community Center
Councilmember Wood reported that this matter was before the Committee on
General Services. The concern she brought forth was making sure that money
is set aside to maintain the City's community centers. Question is where
should the money for maintenance of centers come from — Management
Services, Parks, or Parks Millage.
Ms. Moore stated that they do not set park millage aside for maintenance. She
explained that it is their department's view that the money should go toward
capital improvements. If money was set aside for maintenance, it would only be
about $10,000. Presently, if special circumstance arises, like the Letts Center
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needs, it could be considered capital improvements and monies from that fund
i could still be used.
Councilmember Wood suggested it would still be beneficial to set aside a
portion of the park millage and determine what facilities would be appropriate
to make repairs.
Mr. Riel reported that administration requested that he contact the Letts
Advisory Board. He did meet with them and discussed the issue. There have
been some repairs made in the approximate amount of $6,000. He reported
that it isn't practical to replace the roof until they could also replace the
mechanical equipment on the roof that leaks. He has a commitment from
administration and his staff to get this project completed by November 15,
2005. The rood repair will cost approximately $56,000 and mechanical unit will
probably be another $30,000 or more.
Councilmember Wood again stressed the need to establish a fund to maintain
City facilities.
RECEIVED AND PLACED ON FILE.
5 Year Parks and Recreation Action Plan
Ms. Moore indicated that the plan addresses part of the problem of having
funds set aside for maintenance of park facility. Action is necessary by March
21, 2005. They are requesting a public hearing on February 28, 2005. She
stated that they will have a copy of the plan at each community center for
public review.
It was the consensus of the committee members to sponsor a meeting with the
residents to review the 5 Year Parks and Recreation Action Plan. There would
be a presentation on the plan and a question and answer period.
The Parks Department is to post the meetings at the community centers and
place them on the City Web site and send a notice to have placed on City -TV.
It was the consensus of the Committee to hold a meeting at Foster and one at
South Precinct. Possible dates suggested were Tuesday, March 8th @ 6:30 p.m.
and Tuesday, March 18th or Wednesday, March 19th at 6:30 p.m.
COUNCILMEMBER WOOD MOVED TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR the 5
YEAR PARKS AND RECREATION ACTION PLAN ON FEBRUARY 28, 2005.
MOTION CARRIED, 2-0.
• Sycamore Golf Course
Ms. Moore reported on the status of the improvements at Sycamore Golf
Course. They will be coming to Council for approval of a transfer as the bids
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Y came back higher than anticipated. The course should be ready to open by
summer.
Grant for Shiawassee Street Project - Clark Hill's Law Office
Councilmember Wood questioned the appropriate use of the grant money that
was approved to build a restaurant and public use, but the building
subsequently was used as a Law Office. Ms. Moore stated that she knows that
all of the space behind the building is preserved as public space. There was
note made about the perception that the patio is part of the Law Office and not
for public use.
Councilmember Wood requested an update on this matter.
• Park Millage
Ms. Moore is to check on the procedure used for park millage, ballet language,,
and what will go to the people explaining the use of the park millage.
ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 3:15 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
' Terese Horn
Administrative Secretary
Lansing City Council
Approved by the Committee,
Appropriate documents attached to original set of minutes.
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PARK BOARD AGENDA
January 12, 2005
BOARD MEMBERS: Ronald Lott, Rick Kibbey, Ruth Leyrer, Melvin McWilliams, Alfonso
Mejorado, Patrick Murray, Claude Ramey
ABSENT: Alfonso Mejorado
CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 P.M., Foster Community Center, 200 N. Foster
Welcome to Patrick Murray, new 41h Ward Representative to the Board.
1. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
2. STATEMENTS OF CITIZENS
The public may address the Board on the non -agenda items. Comments should be limited
to three minutes on any single item. The public may also address the Board on agenda items
after the presentation of the item and the Park Board members' questions have been
answered.
3. BOARD MEETING MINUTES
A. November 10, 2004 Park Board Minutes (no December meeting)
4. NEW BUSINESS
A. Parks and Recreation 5 Year Plan 2006-2010
5. OLD BUSINESS
A. Park Board Evaluation
6. UPDATES
A. Construction Projects (The First Tee, Durant Arch, Tumer-Dodge Front Porch
Renovation, Potter Park Zoo Central Core)
7. CORRESPONDENCE
8. INFORMATION
A. Winter Activities Guide Available
B. Daddy/Daughter and Mother/Son Valentine Dance 2/9/05
REMARKS BY BOARD MEMBERS
Bold - requires board action
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MEMBERS PRESENT:
MEMBERS ABSENT:
OTHERS PRESENT:
CALL TO ORDER:
PARK BOARD MINUTES
January 12, 2005
Ron Lott, Rick Kibbey, Ruth Leyrer, Patrick Murray, Melvin
McWilliams, Claude Ramey
Alfonso Mejorado (excused)
Brian Smith; Tanya Moore, Landscape Architect, and Murdock
Jemerson, Director of Parks and Recreation
7:00 P.M., Foster Community Center
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA - Evaluation is being prepared.
STATEMENTS OF CITIZENS
Brian Smith asked about the renewal of the park millage. Jemerson explained a committee will be
formed to work on the campaign to renew this millage. Jemerson will be making contacts to arrange
a committee.
UPDATES BY THE DIRECTOR
The First Tee Project at Sycamore Golf Course has made progress. The course is showing
improvement. The grades are very close. There are still 14 trees that will be removed. Hopefully
the cold weather will freeze the ground enough that the grading can continue. Construction of the
building will begin in the spring. (Mel McWilliams arrived at 7:13 p.m. Rick Kibbey arrived at 7:14
p.m.) There will be another meeting in a month or so. The Board will be informed of the date of the
meeting. There is an area that is designated as a natural, wetland area on the site. The three practice
tees for the first tee program will be high so flooding will be minimized. Kibbey expressed concern
that in places the water has progressed over the fabric fencing.
Durant Arch is completed and the rededication and relighting will be January 250' in the evening.
The Friends of Durant Park will be holding a reception at 7:00 p.m. at Omas Cafe. After the
speeches, the group will proceed to the park to turn on the arch.
Turner -Dodge Porch is still in progress.
Potter Park Otter and Fox Exhibit - The plans and final drawings are being reviewed by the zoo staff.
There is currently an otter and fox exhibit located in the central portion of the zoo. These will be
moved next to the wolves. This will be a North American Area. Over the past three years a portion
of park millage has been set aside to match monies donated from the Glassen Foundation. The
project will be bid shortly.
Friends of Durant Park and Friends of Cooley Gardens are both being recognized by the Michigan
Recreation and Park Association for their outstanding efforts.
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PARK BOARD MINUTES
Jemerson distributed corrections to the November 10, 2004, minutes that had been discovered. The
Board questioned various portions of the minutes. There was discussion over the original motion.
The Board was concerned that the changes they had requested in the amendment (removing Forestry
Software and adding Davis Parking Lot and St. Joe Park Football field) were not in the original
motion. Quentin Park tennis courts were the item designated by the department for $100,000. The
entire revised motion will be added into the minutes so it can be read in one section.
MOTION: McWilliams moved to table the November 10, 2004, board minutes until the
February meeting. Seconded by Murray.
Motion carried.
FIVE YEAR PLAN 2006-2010
The Five Year Plan Draft had been distributed to the Board for their review. The Action Plan is the
focus of the plan. Other sections are required informational sections, but the action plan is the
direction the department will take in the next five years. Jemerson explained it is very important to
include any action that we may take in the next five years. Discussion followed on the grant
supported projects. Tanya Moore, Landscape Architect, and Murdock Jemerson, Director, discussed
various sections. Jemerson explained that this document must be reviewed and approved by the Park
Board, the Planning Commission and Council. The Five Year Plan must be approved by April 1 to
meet the next grant deadline. Lott suggested tentative approval in concept be made. Changes canbe
made throughout the review process.
Consulting firm selection was discussed in depth. Use of architectural and engineering firms were
discussed.
Lott noted the Introductory portion had terrific pictures and gave a good overview of where the
department has been and how it has been working with groups.
Kibbey expressed concern over the continued review and evaluation'of non -dedicated land holdings
--forpossibladisposal-includingthe-sites-listed-i rthe-plan for sale. Reis -concerned this-maysend-the-- -
wrong message to voters. Kibbey also noted with Emerald Ash Borer taking a toll on our trees, now
-is the time to have an up-to-date data base for our trees. -It does not have to be a $150,000 data base
but it is time to modernize. Moore noted it did need to be added back to the FY07 CIP. Kibbey
noted EAB treatment and replacement of trees needs to be addressed. Possibly a program to include
plantings along the river trail such as adopt -a -park could be investigated. Jemerson noted Adopt -a -
river should be included in the plan with credit going to the Board of Water and Light for their help.
Possibilities for Crego are exciting. He wondered about the Lime Pit as an addition. The Oak Park
Garage replacement is on hold. Dykema will contact Kibbey to discuss tree nurseries.
McWilliams inquired about in -holdings. These are basically properties that are surrounded on three
sides by parkland.
Murray inquired about adding- emergencyphones-(dial`'911-Yaldiig•the-rivertrail: -- "'
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MOTION: McWilliams moved the Board approve the Parks and Recreation Five Year Plan
2006-2010 as in concept as prepared with minor adjustments to include the
comments made this evening and that it be forwarded to the Planning Board and
Mayor. Seconded by Ramey.
Motion carried.
INFORMATION ITEMS
The Winter Activities mide is available and the Daddy/Daughter and Mother/Son Valentine Dance
will take place February 9 at the Lansing Center.
The Inventory of Park, Recreation, Waterfront and Cemetery Properties was distributed for the
Board's information.
Adjourned.
Respectfully submitted: �� Ir4,,A �/;,
Lee Ann Foreback, Park Board Secretary
Approved February 9, 2005.
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PARK BOARD AGENDA
November 10, 2004
BOARD MEMBERS: Ronald Lott, Rick Kibbey, Ruth Leyrer, Melvin McWilliams, Alfonso
Mejorado, Claude Ramey
CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 P.M., Groesbeck Golf Course Club House,1600 Ormond
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
2. STATEMENTS OF CITIZENS
The public may address the Board on the non -agenda items. Comments should be limited
to three minutes on any single item. The public may also address the Board on agenda items
after the presentation of the item and the Park Board members' questions have been
answered.
3. BOARD MEETING MINUTES
A. October 13, 2004 Park Board Minutes
B. Other Department Board Minutes
4. NEW BUSINESS
A. Council Budget Policies & Priorities
B. Capital Improvement Program FY 2005-06 Proposed Projects
C. Parks & Recreation 5 Year Master Plan Grant Projects
D. Evaluation
5. OLD BUSINESS
6. UPDATES
A. Construction Projects (The First Tee, Durant Arch, Tumer-Dodge Front Porch
Renovation, Moores Park Shoreline, Potter Park Zoo Central Core)
B. Dog Park
C. Apple Butter, Friendly & Haunted Forests, Boo @ the Zoo
7. CORRESPONDENCE
8. INFORMATION
A. Updated Schedule of Events
B. Veterans' Day Parade -11 /11 /04 7:00 p.m.
C. Silver Bells Downtown Event & Parade-11/19/04 5:00-9:30 p.m.
D. Wonderland of Lights @ Potter Park Zoo-11/23-12/31 from 5:00-8:00 p.m.
E. Mayor's Holiday Reception @ Tumer-Dodge 12/7 from 4:00-7:30 p.m.
REMARKS BY BOARD MEMBERS
Bold - requires board action
Next meeting - December 8, 2004 @ 7:00 p.m. at Foster Community Center
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PARK BOARD MINUTES
November 10, 2004
i MEMBERS PRESENT: Ron Lott, Rick Kibbey, Ruth Leyrer, Alfonso Mejorado, Melvin
McWilliams, Claude Ramey
MEMBERS ABSENT: Two Vacancies
OTHERS PRESENT: Tom Klunzinger, Scott Center Advisory Board; Louise Hamilton
and Brian Smith; Tanya Moore, Landscape Architect, Don Ballard,
Interim Deputy Director/Golf Manager, and Murdock Jemerson,
Director of Parks and Recreation.
CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 P.M., Groesbeck Golf Course Club House
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA - None
STATEMENTS OF CITIZENS
Tom Klunzinger, President of Scott Center Advisory Board, spoke to the board regarding the
Center. There is no staff located at the center but several groups meet there. The building is also
used by community groups. This building has maintenance needs and the Scott Center Advisory
Board is concerned. If it is let go for too long, it will be beyond saving. He urges it be included
in the Capital Improvement Program. He noted the veterans are also concerned regarding this
space.
/ Brian Smith wondered if LASBR would be involved in the 5 year plan or is it an ongoing
I process. Jemerson explained that the department has been working with Bob Every regarding the
items for the ballfield and the scorer shed. Smith is particularly interested in the score shed. The
press box is being refurbished. Smith also asked the status of paving the parking lot. Jemerson
noted it was referred to Council and will be discussed at Public Services Committee. Every is
working on a high school fast pitch program for girls and the high schools are also working with
him. The need for another field must be demonstrated. The paved parking will not interfere with
the addition of a field. Smith also noted the LASBRF bylaws are completed. Smith will ask the
chair to forward a copy to the Department of Parks and Recreation.
PARK BOARD MINUTES
MOTION: Kibbey moved the minutes of October 13, 2004 be approved as submitted;
seconded by McWilliams.
Motion carried.
No other department board minutes were received.
COUNCIL BUDGET POLICIES AND PRIORITIES
The Board reviewed the October 18 Budget Policies and Priorities approved by Council. The
Department of Parks and Recreation has been included with Planning -and Neighborhood
Development. Priorities for Council were increased beautification efforts, baker/Donora facility
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and the creation of an Arts Commission. Specifics of each of these priorities were discussed.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FY 2005-2006 PROPOSED PROJECTS
Jemerson explained to the Board that CIP list for FY 2005-2006 must be submitted by
November 15. Staff had reviewed CIP projects and put them in either FY 2006, 2007 or 2008.
There are also some projects that have been previously approved. Copies of the guidelines for
priorities were distributed. The categories are Health and Safety, Projects Necessary to Maintain
Basic City Infrastructure at Existing Levels, Items that Increase the City's Economic Base,
Restoration of Basic City-wide Infrastructure or Serves to an Acceptable Level to Remedy Past
Under Funding and Projects or Programs that Support Improved Service Levels.
Projects that must be done in FY 06 include Professional Fees which include the costs for the
consultants to do these projects. Kids Camps (6 to 7 per year) is a Council mandated use of the
millage funds. A brief discussion of the wording on the Park Millage Ballot followed. City-wide
bleacher replacement, repair and maintenance and playgrounds are all Health and safety
priorities. Potter Park Zoo Phase II is the commitment to the Central Core Project. South Side
Community Center repayment (funds borrowed to do Sycamore Park First Tee Driving Range
Project 3'd year of 5 year repayment). Also, the Council has agreed by resolution to match a grant
with Ingham County for the Dog Park and Sycamore Golf Course practice holes.
Projects that must be done in FY 07 also include Professional Fees, Kids Camps, Citywide
Bleacher Replacement, Repair and Maintenance and Playgrounds, Potter Park Central Core and
South Side Community Center Repayment.
FY 06 proposed projects were explained and lengthy discussion followed. The Board discussed
the needs of the community as a whole and the visibility of projects. The park millage is due to
expire with a vote for renewal coming up in August of 2005.
MOTION: Kibbey moved to approve the following projects; seconded by Ramey.
Averill Park & Others for Playground Equipment
$ 75,000
CAD Software for Park Design
10,000
Citywide Repair & Maintenance
15,000 50,008
_._._.___ ...- ..__ .... _ .....---.- ------Citywide-Bleacher-Replacement.. ---- --
Dog Park
5,000
Forestry Software and Data Base
150,000
Foster Restrooms
150,000
Gier Park Gym Improvements
300,000
Hunter Park Improvements
200,000
Kids Camps
40,035
Potter Park Zoo - Phase II Central Core
150,000 200,000
Professional Fees
80,000
River Trail (paving, boardwalk, amenities)
100,000
River Trail Expansion Grant Match
365,000
j South Side Community Center Repayment
70,000
Sycamore Golf Course 300,000
$2,06Q,03&-Q'�35
More discussion followed centering on technological improvements versus improvements that
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are visible to the public. The Groesbeck Club House was discussed, but the board does not want
to proceed until a marketing study is completed. The Mid -Michigan Youth Football Program
needs a field to play at and St. Joseph Park is a very good solution. The inclusion of the Davis
Park parking area expansion is necessary to improve this south side park. This is a visible
improvement also.
Kibbey made a friendly amendment to his motion to eliminate the Forestry Software and Data
Base program for 150,000. In its place he recommends adding the following:
St. Joseph Park Football Field $50,000
Davis Park Parking Lot 20,000
The remaining balance will be used as per the department's best judgment.
The final motion listed FY 06 proposed projects as follows:
Averill Park & Others for Playground Equipment
$ 75,000
CAD Software for -Park Design
10,000
Citywide Repair & Maintenance
15,000
Citywide Bleacher Replacement
50,000
Davis Park Parking Lot
20,000
Dog Park
5,000
Foster Restrooms
150,000
Gier Park Gym Improvements
300,000
Hunter Park Improvements
200,000
Kids Camps
40,035
Potter Park Zoo - Phase H Central Core
150,000
Professional Fees
80,000
River Trail (paving, boardwalk; amenities)
100,000
River Trail Expansion Grant Match
365,000
St. Joe Park Football Field
50,000
South Side Community Center Repayment
70,000
Sycamore Golf Course
300,000
$1,980,035
- ------------ -With-balance-to-be-used per -department's -best -judgment-. .Department------------------------ ---- --- - -
allocated the following:
Quentin Park Tennis Court Repairs
$100, 000
TOTAL
$2, 080, 035
Motion (as amended) carried unanimously.
The information on FY07 will be brought back to the Board along with the projects for the Five
Year Plan.
PARK BOARD EVALUATION
Portions of the City Charter dealing with Boards and a draft of a previous evaluation were
distributed to the Board. Lott and Leyrer volunteered-towork- on this evaluation: Jemerson will
prepare materials on the past year's Park Board actions and accomplishments of the department
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for their use -in compiling this evaluation.
UPDATES
The Durant Arch is progressing and should be completed mid -December. This will be a lighted
arch and a re -lighting ceremony will be held. Turner -Dodge improvements continue into the
spring with the restoration'of the porch and balconies. The First Tee contract has been signed
with The First Tee and with a contractor to begin work on the site. A golf brochure developed to
send out to tourist centers and local hotels was distributed. Apple Butter at Fenner was a great
success. The Friendly and Haunted Forests did well even with rainy weather. Boo at the Zoo
had their best year ever. Jemerson also updated the Board on the status of the Board vacancies.
Meeting adjourned at 9:56 P.M.
Q,,
Respectfully submitted: G' Lee
am-
Lee Ann Foreback, Park Board Secretary
Approved February 9, 2005.
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SVMME'Ri CAMPS
Soccer Camp
Learn soccer skills and fun-
damental's from ,
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— a staff com- v
SOCC5 mitted to
providing a
positive camp
experience. Camp Lansing is open to both
boys and girls and will emphasize skill devel-
opment in the areas of passing, trapping and
shooting. Participants will increase their skill
level by participating in drills. For game r' f
competition, each player will be placedon'a
team; scrimmage games will be held to rein-
force the skills learned during camp. All'
campers will receive a T-shirt. SoccerZone, .
with their staff of experienced coaches, will r
direct the camp. SoccerZone, is committed to $ ">
�f.
providing a low coach to participant ratio
which is important to individual learning. t*
Location: Fairview School. Call 4834039 if
you have any question. Child's grade is,
determined as of next Fall.
Activity #432100A (Ages 5-7) $30
7/12-7/16 Mon -Fri 9-10:15 am
Activity #432100B (Ages 7-10) $35
7/12-7/16 Mon -Fri 10:30am-1230 pm
Activity #432100C (Ages 11-14) $35
7/12-7/16 Mon -Fri 10:30 am-12:30 pm y .
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For more specialty camps
information see pages 10, 33 &'34.
CITY OF LANSING PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Five Year Master Plan
The Lansing Parks and Recreation Department is in the
process of updating its Five Year Master Plan for 2005-2010.
The following planning committees, chaired by Lansing
Parks and Recreation staff, are addressing pertinent issues
affecting recreational properties, facilities and programs."
FIVE YEAR MASTER PLAN FOCUS GROUPS
February 14, 2005 through February 14, 2010
FOCUS GROUP ..................................... CHAIR
Accessibility Issues ...........................
Joan Lenhard
Cemeteries (Lansing Municipal) ....................
Carol Abbott
Community Centers & Senior Centers ...........
Brett Kashinske
Community Use Buildings ...................... Carol Munroe
Cultural Arts & Historical Program ..................
Liz Homer
Downtown Parks .............................
Dick Schaefer
Fleet Communications Maintenance ................
Tim Simon
Golf Operations (Lansing Municipal) ................
Don Ballard
Grounds & Landscape Maintenance...............Steve
Widder
Infrastructure.................................Tanya
Moore
Forestry (Street and Park) .......................
Paul Dykema
Mission & Values .........................
Murdock Jemerson
Natural Areas ............ ...............
Clara Bratton
Oak Park Complex......... Tim Simon/Paul Dykema/Steve Widder
Park Land (dedicated or not) .....................
Tanya Moore
Potter Park and Zoo .................
Gerry Brady/Carol Webster
Public Art...................................Dick
Schaefer
Public Relations ..........................
Murdock Jemerson
Recreation Programming .....................
Brett Kaschinske
Regional Recreation Issues .................
Murdock Jemerson
Riverfront Development ........................
Dick Schaefer
RiverTrail....................................
Tanya Moore
Special Events.............................Brett
Kaschinske
Technology ...................................John
Johnson
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Saturday, April 24
We need your help to clean up
the banks of the Grand and Red
Cedar Rivers. Registration
starts at 8:00 a.m. behind the
Lansing City Market, under the Shiawassee Street Bridge.
Remember, these are your rivets too!
Sponsored by:
Ingham Conservation District • Board of Water and Light
Lansing Parks and Recreation
For more information contact the Ingham Conservation
District at (517) 676-2290
y registration for Lansing parks
and Recreation Department's
summer camps begins on April 19
for City of Lansing residents.
Open registration for all others
'begins on April 26. Ca1T Lansing
Parks, and Recreatim at 483 42Z7
for`more information: "
CITY OF LANSING PARKS &:RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Five Year. M♦ aster;Plan
The Lansurg Parks'an"dtRecreutioi Department is in the
process of updating iGsFrvc Year Masfera?lan for 2005-2010.
see.ng'nput foieeWeare mrs of�'the community. If
You are interested, rt;,partrerpating�In, `thts process, please call
Lansing Parks and Recr6tign`at483-4277
The follvillaplanning committees, chaired by Lansing
Parks and Recreation;staff,'are being formed to address perti-
nent issues affecting'recreatina! pio'perties, facilities and pro-
grams.
M K� FIVE=YEAR MASTER�'PLAI1("'FOCUS GROUPS;
FebruaryA 4i'�2005'thiiiugh,F6btuir'V!,'14i,,2010 kf,�
FOCUS GROUP.. CHAIR
Accessibility Issues ........................... Joan Lenhaid
Cemeteries (Lansing Municipal) ................... Carol Abbott
Community Centers & Senior Centers ........... Brett Kashinske
Community Use Buildings ...................... Carol Munroe
Cultural Arts & Historical Program .................. Liz Homer
Downtown Parks ............................. Dick Schaefer
Fleet Communications Maintenance ................ Tim Simon
Golf Operations (Lansing Municipal) ................ Don Ballard
Grounds & Landscape Maintenance ............... Steve Widder
Infrastructure ................................. Tanya Moore
Forestry (Street and Park) ....................... Paul Dykema
Mission & Values ......................... Murdock Jemerson
Natural Areas ................................. Clara Bratton
Oak Park Complex......... Tim Simon/Paul Dykema/Steve Widder
Park Land (dedicated or not) ..................... Tanya Moore
Potter Park and Zoo ................. Gerry Brady/Carol Webster
Public Art.. . Dick Schaefer
Public Relations .......................... Murdock Jemerson
Recreation Programming .....:............... Brett Kashhinske
Regional Recreation Issues ................... Murdock Jemerson
Riverfront Development ......................... Dick Schaefer
RiverTrail .................................... Tanya Moore
Special Events .............................. Brett Kaschinske
Technology .................................. John Johnson
Turner -Dodge History Camp Lansing Soccer Camp
Discovery Day Camp 483-4277
483-4220
Fenner Nature Day' Camp
483-4224
Drama Camp
483-4277
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Travelogue
Join our host, Mary Catherine Gallick, as we travel near and far from first hand
accounts. Presentations are Fridays, 7-8:30 pm at Foster Community Center,
200 N. Foster. A $1 donation per person payable at the door. The schedule will
include:
JANUARY 9
A Taste of Northern Italy (Louise and George Stilwill)
JANUARY 16
The Tranquil Islands.of the Caribbean Sea (Francis Anderson)
JANUARY 23
The Back Roads of Japan(Edith Ireland and Virginia Thorpe)
JANUARY 30
The Isles of the Caribbean (Marge and Justin Sleight)
FEBRUARY 6`
Parks Less Visited (John Halsey)
FEBRUARY 13
} New Zealand: Xhyi.Land(Karen and Fathi Saad)
FEBRUARY 20
.
Sunny Spam (Mary Catherine and Harold Gallick)
W.T.A. IncorneTax Assistance
From February 2004 through April 2004 students from M.S.U. will be provid-
ing free income tax assistance. This service is offered to low income families,
individuals and seniors age 50 and over in completing their city, state and fed-
eral income tax forms. Appointments will be on Tuesday and Thursday evenings
from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Letts Center, and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to
12 noon at Foster Center. **YOU MUST MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FOR
ASSISTANCE. NO WALK-INS OR BUSINESSES WILL BE ACCEPTED**.
Please call Letts Center at 483-4311 or Foster Center at 483-4233 AFTER JAN-
UARY 12TH for an appointment.
Would you like to take the newest member or file Lansing rams and
Recreation Department on vacation? Lansing Bear would love to go with you
on your next vacation! We will track his adventures on a map at Foster
Community Center. All we ask is that you take creative pictures with the bears
on vacation for our scrapbook. To reserve this great companion call .Emily at
483-4293.
CITY OF LANSING PARKS &RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Five Year -Master Plan
The Lansing Parts and Recreation Department is in the
process of updating -its -Five Year Master Plan for 2005-2010.
We are seeking input from members of the community. If
you are interested in participatng in• this. process, please call
Lansing Parks andRecreatoa at`483 4277.i
The followma planning committees, chaired by Lansing
Parks and Recreatioq staff, are being formed to address perti-
nent issues affecting recreational properties, facilities and pro-
grams.
fIVE YEAR MASTER PLAN" FOCUS GROUPS ,Y
February14, 2005,throu6h.February 74, 2010
FOCUS GROUP.....................................CHAIR
Accessibility Issues ........................... Joan Lenhard
Cemeteries (Lansing Municipal) ................... Carol Abbott
Community Centers & Senior Centers ........... Brett Kashinske
Community Use Buildings ...................... Carol Munroe
Cultural Arts & Historical Program .................. Liz Homer
Downtown Parks ............................. Dick Schaefer
Fleet Communications Maintenance ................ Tim Simon
Golf Operations (Lansing Municipal) ................ Don Ballard
Grounds & Landscape Maintenance ............... Steve Widder
Infrastructure ................................. Tanya Moore
Forestry (Street and Park) ....................... Paul Dykema
Mission & Values ......................... Murdock Jemerson
Natural Areas ................................ Clara Bretton
Oak Park Complex......... Tim Simon/Paul Dykema/Steve Widder
Park Land (dedicated or not) ..................... Tanya Moore
Potter Park and Zoo ................. Gerry Brady/Carol Webster
Public Art ................................... Dick Schaefer
Public Relations .......................... Murdock Jemerson
Recreation Programming ..................... Brett Kaschinske
Regional Recreation Issues ................. Murdock Jemerson
Riverfront Development ........................ Dick Schaefer
jRiverTrail....................................Tanya Moore
Special Events ............................. Brett Kaschinske
Technology..................................John Johnson
Would you f like to. see
photographs appear inside or on a -future cover` of- the
Lansing`Parks and Recreation CommunityActivities- Guide,
Your photo could, be seen by 'over,20,000 people; in,"the',
Lansing area if R is published in this brochure
We're looking for fall, winter, spring,.and summer pho-
tos of recreational activities or seasonal:'scenes ' taken , in.
Lansing: Photographers are encouraged to submit photos
taken in City of Lansing parks or facilities.` Photos should be,'
color or black and white prints (iio slides); and not matted or
framed. Photos will not be returned and may be used in
future Lansing Parks and Recreation publications.
Mail your photo; with your name, address and phone
number to Photo Search, Lansing Parks. and Recreation, 200
N. Foster Street, Lansing, MI 48912. For more information
call 483-4290.
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APPENDIX D
MASTER PROJECT LIST
PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
PARKS FIVE YEAR MASTER PLAN (03/01/2005 through 02/28/2010)
INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS
rnnr� w\./1 IvfY
PROJECT
119th ARMORY
resolve property issue w/ school district
RIVER TRAIL
RIVER TRAIL
handicapped space does not have access when a vehicle is parked -Kruger Landing
sidewalk raised going to overlook -Kruger Landing
RIVER TRAIL
replace posts & decking on board walk along the S. Grand Parking Garage
RIVER TRAIL -SOUTH
RIVER TRAIL -NORTH
acquire/easements south of Hawk Island County Park to Hope Soocer Complex
acquire/easements northwest of Dietrich Park to Delta Township
RIVER TRAIL
implement lighting needs along the trail (BWL)
RIVER TRAIL -WEST
develop Moores Park to Grand River Park leg
RIVER TRAIL -DOWNTOWN
RIVER TRAIL -DOWNTOWN
develop leg from Shiawassee St. to MI Ave. (Ottawa Power Plant & Wentworth Park)
develop from MI Ave. to Cherry Hill Park leg
RIVER TRAIL
river trail paving and decking repairs (schedule annually)
RIVER TRAIL -DOWNTOWN
parking lots by Saginaw and Oakland need re -design & resurfacing
ADADO RIVERFRONT PARK
stain/paint restroom facility east & west sides
ADADO RIVERFRONT PARK
restroom bldg. east side -soffit and flashing repairs needed
ADADO RIVERFRONT PARK
ADADO RIVERFRONT PARK
restroom bldg.- east side concrete pillar (north side) below roof is breaking away
restroom bldg. east side-women's stall partitions need repair, cracked floor tile
ADADO RIVERFRONT PARK
replace the boardwalk by the playground (in rough condition)
ADADO RIVERFRONT PARK
repair and paint kiosks (or replace)
ADADO RIVERFRONT PARK
evaluate need to relocate police plaque (Julie's) on kiosk by City Market
ADADO RIVERFRONT PARK
replace the short cut tree stump barrier around the playground
ADADO RIVERFRONT PARK
restroom bldg.-concrete pilar (north side, below roof) is breaking away
ADADO RIVERFRONT PARK
obtain property rights to trestle and old RR right of way
ADADO RIVERFRONT PARK
restroom bldg. west side -need new men's & women's signs
ADADO RIVERFRONT PARK
restroom bldg. west side-women's stall partitions need repair
ADADO RIVERFRONT PARK
restroom bldg. west side -flashing repairs needed
ADADO RIVERFRONT PARK
walkway paving and brick repairs(trip hazards) complete Mstr. plan to provide direction
ADADO RIVERFRONT PARK
Repair on restroom facility west side
ADADO RIVERFRONT PARK
develop new master plan in conjunction w/Music Fest
ATTWOOD
BWL pole in SW comer of park w/abandoned box & hanging wire needs to be removed
ATTWOOD
remove old OF foundation
ATTWOOD
basket ball court - one goal raised (regrade/seed around) (Steve to look into)
ATTWOOD
trees to be trimmed
ATTWOOD
trim or remove trees along 1st baseline on Attwood West
ATTWOOD
paint shelter
ATTWOOD
install permanent soccer goals. Field Size 195'
ATTWOOD
replace drinking fountain
ATTWOOD
repair backstop
ATTWOOD
walking trail requested
AVERILL
replace playground equipment
AVERILL
baseball diamond needs grading
BANCROFT
north parking lots needs to be lined
BANCROFT
trees to be trimmed
BANCROFT
stumps to be removed
BANCROFT
needs concrete barriers to replace telephone poles to protect field/again
BANCROFT
play fields need improved drainage/again
BANCROFT
develop new master plan (issues w/naturalized areas)
BANCROFT
repair culvert and stream bed near northwest curve of main trail in wooded section
BANCROFT
wood chip the main trail
BANCROFT level
the playing field
BANCROFT
develop plan for naturalized areas
BANCROFT
make playing field into ball diamond at south and soccer field at north
BARB DEAN TOT LOT
no items submitted
BASSETT remove
old basket ball court pad (new court going in a different location in FY 2000)
BASSETT stumps
to be removed
BASSETT trees
to be trimmed
BASSETT implement
master plan
BECK fill
3 sink holes in south area of park
BECK tree
leaning over trail in the woods
BECK park
sign needs to be replaced
BECK stumps
BECK trees
to be removed/2 north side of park off Northrup, 1 center of park, 1 by playground
to be trimmed
BECK pave
drive and circle
BECK
add wood chips to trail
BECK
repair or replace playground borders
BLUEBELL
relocate light for the play area (BWL)
BLUEBELL
remove stump on the west side
BURCHARD-E
replace the exposed footing of water meter manhole
BURCHARD-E
resurface asphalt to eliminate standing water by silos
BURCHARD-E
dock repairs needed (note: drain project impacts this area in 1999)
BURCHARD-E
add more security lighting (BWL)
BURCHARD-E
replace cover on irrigation hole
BURCHARD-E
resurface asphalt to eliminate standing water in SW comer (add CB?)
BURCHARD-E
repair and replace the retaining wall along the restroom by the walkway on west
BURCHARD-E
Paint restroom facility
BURCHARD-E
railings need painting
BURCHARD-E
replace the retaining walls
BURCHARD-E
restroom bldg.-soffit and flashing repairs needed
BURCHARD-E
stumps to be removed
BURCHARD-E
trees to be trimmed - east side by RR tracks
BURCHARD-W
replace iron fencing and retaining wall along the river
BURCHARD-W
replace the fence along the drop-off by entrance
CAESAR-DONORA
bring in top soil and reseed area
CAVANAUGH
better lighting requested
CAVANAUGH
benches requested
CAVANAUGH
remove merry-go-round
CAVANAUGH
SW of play equipment the light is down from the May storm (BWL)
CAVANAUGH
remove stumps and sucker growth
CEMETERY-OFFICE/MAINT COMPLE
Eq. storage bldg.-blocks are cracked NE comer. Need to be tuck pointed
CEMETERY-OFFICE/MAINT COMPLE
repave back parking lot
CEMETERY-OFFICE/MAINT COMPLE
Eq. storage bldg.-facia boards need to be painted
CEMETERY-OFFICE/MAINT COMPLE.
4 bay storage garage -needs to be painted
CEMETERY-OFFICE/MAINT COMPLE
office building -trim needs to be repainted
CEMETERY-OFFICE/MAINT COMPLE
office building -chimney repair needed
CEMETERY-OFFICE/MAINT COMPLE
garage # 2 needs painting
CEMETERY-OFFICE/MAINT COMPLE
repair garage door lock
CEMETERY-OFFICE/MAINT COMPLE
3 bay storage garage -facia & soffits board rotted and need to be replaced
CEMETERY-OFFICE/MAINT COMPLE
3 bay storage garage -needs to be painted
CEMETERY-OFFICE/MAINT COMPLE
4 bay storage garage-gutter/downspouts need repair
CEMETERY-OFFICE/MAINT COMPLE
oil house-nees to be painted
CEMETERY-OFFICE/MAINT COMPLE
oil house-facia/soffitt boards rotted and need to be replaced
CEMETERY-OFFICE/MAINT COMPLE
office building-soffitt boards rotted and need to be replaced
CEMETERY-OFFICE/MAINT COMPLE
4 bay storage garage -trim trees away from building
CEMETERY-OFFICE/MAINT COMPLE
3 bay storage garage -trim trees away from building
CHERRY HILL
make shelter accessible
CHERRY HILL
roof overhang support missing, roof peak cap missing
CHERRY HILL
resurface tennis court (cracked)
CHERRY HILL
remove large rocks by playground
CHERRY HILL
clean fenceline and brush by river edge
CHERRY HILL
trees to be trimmed - remove mulberry
CHERRY HILL
stumps to be removed
CLIFFORD
tennis courts need cracks resealed (expansion crack)
CLIFFORD
remove baseball backstop
CLIFFORD
take out basketball court. People breaking glass on it now.
CLIFFORD
stumps to be removed/south side of park
CLIFFORD
trees need trimming
CLIFFORD
playground boarders warping
CLIFFORD
no backboards or hoops on basketball court
COMSTOCK
make restrooms accessible -hold until it is known if the facility is going to be used
COMSTOCK
sewers and manholes not flush
COMSTOCK
replace concrete steps and park sidewalks
COMSTOCK
Comstock Park Warming House -roof repairs
COMSTOCK
repair/replace retaining wall
COMSTOCK
repave parking lots, sign and line (or remove)
COMSTOCK
trees to be trimmed
COMSTOCK
need more trash receptacles
COMSTOCK
pole behind playground equipment needs wire removed
COOLEY
add handicapped parking spaces
COOLEY
replace two brick paths (in about 5 yrs.)
COOLEY
retaining walls need to be replaced
COOLEY
pavilion -seal cracks in floor
COOLEY
pavilion -ceiling and soffits need painting
COOLEY
work shed -front door needs mechanism reattached that holds door open
D.7
COOLEY
COOLEY
work shed -repair bathroom walls and put finish coat of paint on
work shed -scrap and paint window casements
COOLEY
work shed -replace 2 broken window panes
COOLEY
stairway to basement needs to be replaced
COOLEY
COOLEY
circle to Scott House east end needs handicap parking for access to east door
pavilion -soffits have paint pealing at comers of roof where water runs off
COOLEY
fencing around the garden needs to be replaced
COOLEY
trees and shrubs need to be trimmed
COOLEY
shelter is not accessible from the garden
COOLEY
parking lot needs directional signs
COOLEY
need signage on W. Main for Cooley Gardens
COOLEY
COOLEY
buses can not make the turn within the turning radius in the parking lot
work shed -install alarm system
COOLEY
work shed -install heat in building
COOLEY
river trail access
COOLEY
riverbank landscaping
COOLEY
sunken garden improvements in cooperation w/Garden Club
COOLEY
pavilion -remove spilled paint on floor
COOLEY
repair/replace concrete by pavilion
CREGO
fence replacement/repairs needed
CREGO
up date master plan
DAVIS, BENJAMIN F.
remove tree limb hangers
DAVIS, BENJAMIN F.
implement a preventative Maint. plan for ball field lighting
DAVIS, BENJAMIN F.
storage bldg.-red wood siding needs to be stained
DAVIS, BENJAMIN F.
storage bldg.-side jams need to be replaced on overhead door
DAVIS, BENJAMIN F.
storage bldg.-needs a new roof with facia boards replaced
DAVIS, BENJAMIN F.
storage bldg.-east door rusted out on bottom
DAVIS, BENJAMIN F.
replace softball field lighting on existing two fields
DAVIS, BENJAMIN F.
replace benches around ball fields
DAVIS, BENJAMIN F.
storage bldg.-garage access pit needs a new cover
DAVIS, BENJAMIN F.
storage bldg.-concrete slab around the building is uneven
DAVIS, BENJAMIN F.
trees to be trimmed
DAVIS, BENJAMIN F.
repave parking lots w/curbs
DAVIS, BENJAMIN F.
provide portable bleachers at Jr. fields.
DAVIS, BENJAMIN F.
basketball courts- add more
DIETRICH
parking barrier- board missing
DIETRICH
post by steps to river needs repair
DIETRICH
shelter roof needs repair
DIETRICH
inspect trees by shelter
DIETRICH
sewers & manholes covers not level
DIETRICH
trees to be trimmed
DIETRICH
pave parking lot, sign
DUNNEBACKE
DUNNEBACKE
tennis court needs resurfacing (poles lifted along with fence post)
make shelter accessible
DUNNEBACKE
fencing along RR tracks needs replacement/needs repair
DUNNEBACKE
trees to be trimmed
DURANT
replace manhole footing -exposed and a trip hazard
DURANT
remove tree stump by Capitol Ave.
DURANT
DURANT
replaceparking meter that have exposed footings along Capital Ave.
remove exposed concrete by Washington Ave.
DURANT trip
hazard -replace damages surfaces on ROW sidewalks
DURANT trim
trees to 7' clearance height
DURANT replace
tree at Saginaw/Washington Aveenue area of park
DURANT
add safety surface under entire play area
DURANT repair
the motorcycle playground rider
DURANT remove
"blind weed" from center planting area
DURANT secure
green water fountain covers on the ground (loose)
DURANT controls
for drinking fountain are above ground and need to be covered
DURANT inspect
big tree in park near Capitol and Madison (missing bark on east side)
DURANT replace
waste receptacle liner in container nearest playground
DURANT need
more trash barrels
DURANT add
signs regarding dogs in parks and leash ordinance
EDMORE sewers
and manholes not flush
EDMORE portion
that Walnut dead ends into needs a fence
EDMORE replace
east fence (maybe it could be removed)
EDMORE trees
to be trimmed
EDMORE stumps
to be removed
EDMORE check
basketball court posts for condition of
EDMORE check
basketball court - no rims and hole next to court
EDMORE tree
roots above ground creating tripping hazards
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ELM
sewers and manholes need to be made flush
ELM
replace players benches'
ELM
replace irrigation system
ELM
replace basketball court
ELM
remove east fence
ELM
stumps to be removed
ELM
fencing @ ball diamond SW corner- needs repair (bottom rails not attached)
ELM
drinking fountain - cement is 4" above ground
ELMHURST
replace walkway coming from Boston Blvd. (Public Service ?)
ELMHURST
4' fencing on east side of tennis courts, fence gone posts still in???
ELMHURST
ball field backstop needs to be repaired
ELMHURST
replace fence along west side?
ELMHURST
two stumps to be removed - N. end & S. end
ELMHURST
tennis court needs cracks filled
ELMHURST
level northwest entrance to tennis court
ELMHURST
trim evergreen trees and brances along westside
ELMHURST
Fill hole between tennis court and north fence
EVERETT
take out old goal posts
EVERETT
remove old wood DF
EVERETT
improve parking
EVERETT
install drinking fountain on old pad
EVERETT
make field improvements such as irrigation
EVERETT
eliminate field parking - close car access w/pedestrian gate @ nrorth & west end
EVERETT
post "leash your dog" signs
EVERETT
resolve issues w/snowplowing on west fence
EVERGREEN CEMETERY
small hole in roof between garage doors
EVERGREEN CEMETERY
replace missing down spout SE comer
EVERGREEN CEMETERY
replace fence along Mt. Hope
EVERGREEN CEMETERY
develop cremation only sites
EVERGREEN CEMETERY
re -design of columarium section w/ walksttrees, etc.
EVERGREEN CEMETERY
improvements of pond
FAIRVIEW
check mgt. agreement/ownership status with Ing. County Drain Comm.
FENNER
install two permanent handicapped picnic tables
FENNER
replace field pond deck
FENNER
timer system in the building for the outdoor lights needs to be replaced
FENNER
renovate resfrooms with new tile & stall dividers
FENNER
install tile on basement hallway floor outside of bathroom
FENNER
new lighting in the basement, big room
FENNER
install security cameras
FENNER
install a drinking fountain
FENNER
asphalt trails need resealing/with some sections replaced
FENNER
replace posts/barricades around parking lots
FENNER
replace perimeter fencing around the park
FENNER
trees,shrubs,& herbaceous vegetation need to be managed &enhanced (on -going)
FENNER
investigate carrying capacity of wildlife, particularly deer & turkeys (MSU study?)
FENNER
add interpretive signs along the trail
FENNER
maple grove ranger shed to be turned into a sugar shack
FENNER
see master plan for development detail
FENNER
acquistion of properties south of Fenner
FENNER
establish a pedestrian link to Crego/River Trail
FENNER
expand building to incorporate an auditorium area for large group shows
FENNER
monitor the BWL well feeding the (2) ponds, possibly dig new well
FENNER
re -stain signs at entry and on comer
FERRIS
install park ameniities per master plan
FERRIS
regrade the catch basin
FERRIS
remove tree stumps (2)
FERRIS
add new walkway from SW to old NW corner & replace existing walks
FERRIS
install tennis courts
FERRIS
replace damaged parking meters (4) on Genesee
FERRIS
replace damaged sidewalk sections on public right of way
FERRIS
see master plan for development detail
MOORE, Harold A.
remove backstop 30 days after tagged
MOORE, Harold A.
tag backstop and a decision to fix or remove made
MOORE, Harold A.
remove/replace damaged slide
MOORE, Harold A
remove hanging branch on north side of park past basketball court
MOORE, Harold A.
repair/replace fencing around the park
MOORE, Harold A.
update building and patio
FINE
move park sign to end of west lot from Glenbume
FINE
install signs that instruct no dumping, off road vehicles, etc.
FOREST VIEW
add wear pads beneath swings/slides
FOREST VIEW
tennis court replacement
FOREST VIEW
repair chipped concrete in shelter
FOREST VIEW
Remove old drinking fountain and pad "
FOREST VIEW
FOREST VIEW
telephone pole and guy wire to be removed (bury undeq
remove dead tree (has suckers growing around it)
FOREST VIEW
eliminate standing water on north side of parking lot
FOREST VIEW
install grills by pavilion
FOSTER
trees to be trimmed
FOSTER
shrubs need pruning
FOSTER
renovate the building (roof leaks, not ADA accessible, re
FOSTER
regrade and reseed neighborhood ball field
FOSTER
chain down portable picnic tables (away from building)
FOSTER
on -street parking issues along Marcus St. (park in both
FOSTER
FOSTER
need more fighting in the park, particularly around playgn
bury electrical line to building, hangs too low
FOSTER C. C.
FOSTER C. C.
replace exterior gym door in northeast comer of building
repaint interior of center in five years
FOSTER C. C.
FOSTER C. C.
paint cement walls in lower part of exterior of building
repair basement wall between hallway and subbasement
FOSTER C. C.
renovate kitchen area
FOSTER C. C.
Foster Center Repairs-Rm 206 lights
FOSTER C. C.
FOSTER ST. LOTS
upgrade electrical service to meeting rooms
available for sale
etc.
FRANCES
two steps leading into rose garden need lips removed
FRANCES
need more signage to control parking
FRANCES
some concrete walks will need replacing
FRANCES
FRANCES
perimeter of gardens needs to be replanted and fenced with wrought iron
parking areas will need resurfacing in 5 years
FRANCES
trees to be trimmed
FRANCES
stumps to remove
FRANCES
construct patio area outside of pavilion on the north side
FRANCES
tile soccer fields for drainage & regrade field
FRANCES
connect Moores River Dr. walk into Frances Park
FRANCES
add parking for large group uses of pavilion
FULTON
parking needs to be redone, curbs, signs,etc.
FULTON
paint shelter
FULTON
bank erosion by dock
GEORGETOWN
replace shelter roof and check concrete pad
GEORGETOWN
remove backstop equipment 30 days after tagged
GEORGETOWN
Georgetown Park Shelter -paint
GEORGETOWN
backstop to be tagged and a decision made to repair or remove
GIER
install netting material above backstops (3)
GIER
GIER
implement a preventative Maint. plan for ball field lighting
sewers are not even with the terrain
GIER
fence on north end needs replacing
GIER
parking Lot Repairs needed.
GIER
stumps to be removed
GIER
trees to be trimmed
GIER
GIER
install fencing beyond 1st & 3rd baseline on Jr. baseball field (create soccer field)
park pavilion
GIER
replace score sheds with score tower
GIER
need to control the dogs w/signage
GIER C.C.
paint interior of center
GIER C.C.
expalnd gym per plan
GIER C.C.
replace exterior doors on lower level entrance
GLEN EDEN
remove stump east side (on property line)
GLEN EDEN
box elder is down
GLEN EDEN
fill holes with topsoil
GLEN EDEN
remove 2 stumps w/trees or suckers growing on them
GLEN EDEN
remove dead tree between north and south park
GRAND RIVER
replace stop sign at exit. Unable to read
GRAND RIVER
overhead wires to light pole need to go underground (BWL)
GRAND RIVER
lower catch basins
GRAND RIVER
river bank erosion being caused by the wake
GRAND RIVER
GRANO RIVER
west side parking lot bee hive MH set down in ground couple of feet
shrubs need trimming
GRAND RIVER
create new master plan for the park (Boat Club status?)
GRAND RIVER
need curbing along road to control cars parking on the grass
GRAND RIVER
wood on docks needs sealing or treating and refastening
GRAND RIVER topdress
and reseed hill area
D•05
GRAND RIVER
remove old Friends of the River benches
GRAND RIVER
remove old, dying shrubs and clean out natural area
GRAVES
trees to be trimmed
GREENCROFT
fence damage by tree
GREENCROFT
stumps to be removed
GREENCROFT
exposed tree roots and deadwood to be removed
GREENCROFT
topdress and seed steep slope that has rocks exposed by erosion
GROESBECK GOLF COURSE
cart path repairs
GROESBECK GOLF COURSE
#3 green- retaining wall & cart path replacement
GROESBECK GOLF COURSE
tee improvements & necessary irrigation #5,6
GROESBECK GOLF COURSE
front 9 (old back 9) renovations
GROESBECK GOLF COURSE
evaluate & repair culvert from #7 tee to #7 fairway
GROESBECK GOLF COURSE
replace roof on maintenance barn off Wood St.
HILLBORN
basketball poles need to be replaced. Unable to keep nets due to vandalism
HILLBORN
remove backstop 30 days after it is tagged if a decision to remove is made
HILLBORN
remove DF pad
HILLBORN
trees to be trimmed
HILLBORN
stumps to be removed
HILLBORN
backstop to be tagged and a decision to fix or remove made
HILLSDALE
stumps to be removed
HILLSDALE
trees to be trimmed
HILLSDALE
master plan needed
HILLSDALE
trashlbroken glass a constant problem
HILLSDALE
replace raised sidewalk - trip hazard
HILLSDALE
add more safety resufacing for entire play area
HOLLY
fill two sunken areas in front part of park
HORSEBROOK
replace drainage culvert
HORSEBROOK
Improve access from Grand River or east neighborhood (install gate)
HORSEBROOK
tag playground equipment (ASTM & CPSC guidelines) for removal
HORSEBROOK
has pole in back w/chain link fence that needs to be removed
HORSEBROOK
backstop to be tagged and a decision made to repair or remove
HORSEBROOK
replace bridge (rotting wood sides/top area gone and re -rod exposed)
HULL COURT
implement master plan
HUNTER
pool -replace toilet partitions for ADA compliance
HUNTER
pool -add stair or ramp access into the pool
HUNTER
asphalt path between playgrounds ponds with water
HUNTER
tennis court footings need to be redone
HUNTER
redesign drain culvert at NW side of the pool
HUNTER
pool -install slip resistant ceramic tile on floors
HUNTER
add additional basketball courts
HUNTER
pool -vent screen on side of building needs repair/replacment
HUNTER
pool -paint trim, railing to basement door
HUNTER
pool -replace pool liner
HUNTER
replace pool filters with sand filters
HUNTER
remove benches on south side of pool area (old wait area)
HUNTER
stumps to be removed
HUNTER
need new bicycle stands
HUNTER
implement park/pool master plan to guide future improvement needs
HUNTER
pool -install underwater lighting to increase night use of the pool
HUNTER
expand parking on Clifford St. for pool users
HUNTER
pool -expand or eliminate baby pool area to include new water features at zero depth
HUNTER
pool -expand fenced in area to include sand volleyball and seating (sunny and shady)
HUNTER
pool -expand deck and install concession building
HUNTER
pool -install water slide
INGHAM
remove baseball backstop
INGHAM
remove DF pad
INGHAM
remove pole with old electric panel
INGHAM
trim shrubs
INGHAM
stumps to be removed - in center section along Viking
INGHAM
trees to be trimmed
INGHAM
add sand at basketball courts
INGHAM
remove deadwood in forest section of park
INGHAM
play equipment needs fibar underneath and exposed concrete footers covered
IRVING
trees to be trimmed
IRVING
stump to be removed (maybe on neighbors property)
IRVING
landscape improvements needed around pump station
IRVING
tree trimming to pines (one side trimmed one side 2' from ground)
JONES LAKE
control access to park with gate
KALAMAZOO PLAZA
lighting needed around monument and bench area
KALAMAZOO PLAZA
bollards need to be replaced (end of street remove ? )
1 1•
KALAMAZOO PLAZA
level area along Kalamazoo to eliminate 3" drop from sidewalk to grass
KAYNORTH
repair fencing r
KAYNORTH
remove 2 dead cottonwood trees on south side of park
KENDON
drain in center field is a hazard
KENDON
basketball rim/nets need to be replaced
KENDON
basketball court needs aprons
KENDON
players benches need to be replaced (bow in center)
KENDON
shrubs are out of control - remove some
KENDON
trees to be trimmed
KENDON
stumps to be removed
KENDON
pull park sign shrubs and replant
KENDON
old light pole needs to be removed from ice rink days
KENDON
water reader on post up near Cavanaugh -do we even have water in the park?
KENDON
10 x 10 area needs to be seeded
KIMBERLY
encroachments on south side
KIRCHER
make dugout ADA accessible
KIRCHER
implement a preventative Maint. plan for ball field lighting
KIRCHER
trees to be trimmed
KIRCHER
cover exposed concrete footers under bouncy toy
KIRCHER
apply safety surfacing to all edges of playground surface
LARCH
move to dispose of?
LARCH
level area by manhole by hedge - trip hazard
LARCH
repair fencing/on west and south end of park
LETTS C. C.
repaint dirty ceiling tiles around vents
LETTS C. C.
repair/replace eaves troughs at right comer of entrance
LETTS C. C.
parking lot repairs needed
LETTS C. C.
paint interior of center
LETTS C. C.
upgrade electrical for use of computer in library
LETTS C.C.
roof repair
LETTS C.C.
gym expansion per plan
LETTS C.C.
Need updated master plan to locate new playground and other site needs
LETTS C.C.
remove/replace play equipment for gym expansion
LETTS C.C.
upgrade electrical capacity in kitchen
LETTS C.C.
develop a water spray park
LEWTON
more trees need to be planted
LEWTON
backstop needs to be repaired
LEWTON
baseball diamond and lawn areas needsto be leveled
LEWTON
Install soccer posts
LEWTON
benches requested
LEWTON
trees to be trimmed
LYONS
man hole cover in SE corner of park
LYONS
tennis court repairs
LYONS
trees to be trimmed
LYONS
backstop to be tagged and a decision made to repair or remove/remove
LYONS
post "please leash dog" signs. replace one posted on tennis court
LYONS
plant pine trees along south end near deadend at Plymouth Dr and along fence
MARSCOT
tennis court replacement
MARSCOT
remove stump west side of tennis courts
MARSCOT
backstop to be tagged and a decision made to repair or remove
MARSCOT
repair posts around tennis court (working way out)
MARSCOT
repair drainage problem by drinking fountain
MARSCOT
replace bench boards
MARSCOT
replace 3 swings
MARSCOT
repair border safety surfacing around playground
MARSHALL
fence replacement
MARSHALL
replace bleachers
MCKINCH
replace basket ball court backboards
MCKINCH
replace bench seats
MCKINCH
possible field office site per plans of the seventies
MCKINCH
remove brush from storage yard
MCKINCH
trim back fence lines
MCKINCH
develop master plan with property added in 1999
MCKINCH
tag tether ball pad for removal
MCKINCH
backstop to be tagged and a decision made to repair or remove
MCKINCH
replace backstop/fencing rusted and exposed footings
MCKINCH
repair basketball court surface (cracked & unevenj
MCKINCH
replace missing backboard and rim
MCKINCH
replace fence gate
MCKINCH
trim trees
MICHIGAN AVE.
improve parking lot and sign
MICHIGAN AVE.
combine with Waverly Golf Course master plan improvements
MICHIGAN AVE.
improve ball diamond = 6
MICHIGAN AVE.
needs trash containers
MICHIGAN AVE.
repair & straighten fence around ballfield
MICHIGAN AVE.
remove trash and brush in and around parking lot
MIFFLIN LOTS
available for sale
MILLER RD. C. C.
parking lot improvements WADA access
MILLER RD. C. C.
evaluate and possibly upgrade HVAC
MILLER RD. C. C.
update kitchen with new locking cabinets and appliances
MILLER RD. C. C.
reinstall or adjust eaves & down spouts to prevent washouts
MILLER RD. C. C.
Miller Road Community Center -paint interior
MOORES
pavilion needs to have electric eye
MOORES
check electric box at NW comer of shuffle board courts. box open?
MOORES
steps at SW corner of tennis courts need to be removed
MOORES
volley ball court post footings exposed
MOORES
basketball court being used needs aprons around it (N. side)
MOORES
pool -install guard chair on shallow end of pool
MOORES
pool -replace one domestic hot water storage tank
MOORES
pool -replace pole type showers in both locker rooms
MOORES
restroom bldg-outer needs reglaze-graffiti removal easier(Schaefer check original. spec for Marty)
MOORES
pool -new filter systems
MOORES
restroom bldg.-doors need to be painted
MOORES
pool -replace liner
MOORES
kids flooding park w/ hose fitting at restroom building. One is available under shelter inside of door
MOORES
shuffle board courts need to be redone (by the end of 5 yrs.)
MOORES
replace basket ball courts
MOORES
tether ball court -post missing
MOORES
electric pole and box by shuffle board courts should come out
MOORES
stumps to be removed
MOORES
pavilion needs GFI outlets
MOORES
trees to be trimmed
MOORES
parking lot along Moores Rvr. Dr. holds water bad
MOORES
pool -install bench style seating on the deck for parents
MOORES
pool -install water slide
MOORES
install fishing piers between the west pk. lot and the pool with additional parking
MOORES
have BWL remove base of utility pole snapped off by Moores Rvr. Dr. lot
MOORES
repair chainlink fence by tennis court
MOORES
repair stone walls and steps
MOORES
plant several new trees each year as woodlot is aging
MOORES
add lights on poles around pool
MOORES
labyrinth to be installed for 100 year anniversary
MOORES
install railing for southside of stairs from disabled parking to pool entrance
MOORES
install large bicycle rack in front of pool
MOORES
repair benches by shuffleboard court
MOORES
repair backstop - fabric missing clip on bottom of middle pole
MOORES
repair cement on west side of pavilion (cracking)
MOORES
straighten small west play structure that is leaning
MT. HOPE CEMETERY
repave roads according to Pavement Master Plan by Capital Consulants
MT. HOPE CEMETERY
replace fence N, E & S sides
MT. HOPE CEMETERY
install water supply by entrance/replace old system
MUNN
have the BWL install lighting - especially in back area
MUNN
control access to back parking area (popular lunch area,lots of junk dropped off,night time social problems)
MUNN
widen road, pave road & lots, sign & install parking blocks
MUNN
repair basketball backboard to regular height
MUNN
basketball court needs railroad be retaining wall removed
MUNN
fill potholes in drive
MUNN
remove 2 dead trees (past small bridge on south side of drive)
NORTH -CEMETERY
restore old monuments, old section (south)
NORTH -CEMETERY
design a plan for the new cremation area
NORTH -CEMETERY
develop the new cremation area with walks, grave markers, trees, etc.
NOT PARK SPECIFIC
Repair & Maintenance -City wide
OAK
ballpark -Exposed concrete for the backstop fence footing
OAK
remove or cover the exposed wire from a telephone pole on Lesher pl. ROW
OAK
replace exposed footings of water meters
OAK
ballpark -Replace the fence fabric and add a hood
OAK
replace fence
OAK
shrubs overgrown
OAK
remove concrete basketball court near Lesher Place
OAK
repair a bench by the ballpark
OAK
replace poles for sand volleyball court or remove
1 1:
OAK
building lease status?
OAK
install the end cap of a bench by the soccer field
OAK
building -Hole undemeath at the back of the building
OAK
building -Repair and replace the handicap ramp and rail
OAK PARK FIELD OFFICE
replace fencing
OAK PARK FIELD OFFICE
move air compressor in garage
OAK PARK FIELD OFFICE
OAK PARK FIELD OFFICE
remodel the front building to meet code and to provide for adequate offices, restrooms and meeting rooms
remodel center and back building for table repair and heated equipment storage
OAK PARK FIELD OFFICE
rebuild storage buildings along RR tracks after land is purchased and site plan done
OAK PARK FIELD OFFICE
repave parking lot and drives after storage buildings are rebuilt
OAK PARK FIELD OFFICE
replace fueling station and tanks
OAK PARK FIELD OFFICE
convert annex to new garage (requires facility expansion)
OAK PARK FIELD OFFICE
replace parking lots
ORMOND
stumps to be removed
ORMOND
backstop to be tagged and a decision made to repair or remove
ORMOND
consider installing new playground
OSBORN
trees to be trimmed
PAULSON PROPERTU
available for sale
PLEASANT VIEW
repaint park sign
PLEASANT VIEW
replace tennis courts (maybe on school property)/re-surface courts
PLEASANT VIEW
remove old basket ball court pad near Christensen
PLEASANT VIEW
stumps to be removed
PLEASANT VIEW
trees to be trimmed (deadwood and hangers in woods)
PLEASANT VIEW
ball field needs re working (determine ownership)
PLEASANT VIEW
ball field has backstop but nothing else
PLEASANT VIEW
determine if a basketball court is needed
PLEASANT VIEW
need clarification on property boundaries
PORTER
need more trash barrels
PORTER
replace missing swing
PORTER
needs safety surfacing
PORTER
install benches by play equipment
POTTER PARK/ZOO
bird house - fix sewer gas problems
POTTER PARK/ZOO
moated exhibit
POTTER PARK/ZOO
sheep island renovation
POTTER PARK/ZOO
renovation of outdoor aviary
POTTER PARK200
bird house renovation
POTTER PARK/ZOO
installation of heat mats and radiant heaters (2-Kangaroo Barn, 2-Small Bam,4- Small Moats)
POTTER PARK/ZOO
fencing repair - several exhibits
POTTER PARK/ZOO
replace roof on pavilion # 3
POTTER PARK/ZOO
pavilion #2 floor leaks into downstairs - repair
POTTER PARK/ZOO
big barn roof
POTTER PARK200
Dakin St. bridge renovation
POTTER PARK/ZOO
restoration of roads, parking areas and pathways (annual program)
POTTER PARK/ZOO
dumpster ramp and pad repair '
POTTER PARK/ZOO
exhibit shotcrete repairs
POTTER PARK/ZOO
stripe parking lots
POTTER PARK/ZOO
upgrade electrical (Bongo Barn, Big Barn, Rhino bldg. @ $2,000 ea.)
POTTER PARK/ZOO
upgrade electrical (Pavilion #2)
POTTER PARK200
upgrade electrical ( Bird House)
POTTER PARK/ZOO
service barn - fix roof, facias, soffits
POTTER PARK200
Bongo barn - bring plumbing to code
POTTER PARK/ZOO
Kangaroo barn drain hook up
POTTER PARK200
Cavey shed (8' X10')repairs- renovate ceilings and walls
POTTER PARK/ZOO
unscheduled repairs
POTTER PARK200
pathway repairs
POTTER PARK/ZOO
provide ADA accessibility on the east side of the Rhino exhibit
POTTER PARK/ZOO
pavilion #2 - reconstruct crib area
POTTER PARK/ZOO
post and cable installation
POTTER PARK200
bird house sky lights (MS est.)
POTTER PARK/ZOO stumps
to be removed
POTTER PARK/ZOO trees
to be trimmed (deadwood and hangers in woods)
POTTER PARKIZOO upgrade
graphics in zoo
POTTER PARK/ZOO new
signature exhibit (Le.: polar bears)
POTTER PARK/ZOO new
hay barn
POTTER PARK/ZOO pave
back service road
POTTER PARK/ZOO pave
parking lot at pavilion # 1
POTTER PARK200 new
amphitheater
POTTER PARK/ZOO quarantine
building
POTTER PARK200 animal
care facility
POTTER PARK/ZOO provide
benches in park
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POTTER PARK/ZOO
see master plan for development detail
POTTER PARK/ZOO
outdoor Aviary repairs
POTTER PARK/ZOO
Spider Monkey exhibit -hook up drain
POTTER PARK/ZOO
Encounter Building -hook up drain
POTTER PARK/ZOO
old zoo office-repair/replace roof
POTTER PARK/ZOO
feline/primate house -plumbing repairs
POTTER PARK/ZOO
central core
PDXSON
man holes from line just put in are high and some are sunk in/berm around manholes that are above ground lev
PDXSON
stop erosion on south hill being used for sledding
PDXSON
stumps to be removed
PDXSON
trees to be trimmed
PDXSON
consider walkway around perimeter of park. Trim woods back.
PDXSON
backstop to be tagged and a decision made to repair or remove/remove
PDXSON
remove two grills (by South gate) Can be used somewhere else.
PDXSON
install woodchip path around perimeter - trim dead or falling branches - do not cut trees
PDXSON
reposition one grill to playground equipment/picnic table area but leave other
PDXSON
post "leash your dog" sign
POYET
acquire and develop master plan
QUENTIN
utility box needs to be upgraded. Unsafe
QUENTIN
chain link fence needs to be replaced
QUENTIN
benches need to be replace
QUENTIN
basket ball court may need to be redone/relocated. Post is gone that neighbor cut off. Complete Mstr. plan first
QUENTIN
trees to be trimmed
QUENTIN
up grade wooden benches
QUENTIN
install portable benches
QUENTIN
develop a master plan for the park
QUENTIN
both fields are always wet after rain, drainage needed
QUENTIN
east side no access control
QUENTIN
old rock garden needs to be cleaned out & maintained (adopt a park) or removed
RANNEY
check manhole on berm, Frandor side, north end
RANNEY
upgrade infield thus removing "lip" between turf and dirt.
RANNEY
manhole up by Mi. Ave. needs to be redone
RANNEY
implement a preventative maint. plan for ball field lighting
RANNEY
install protective padding around all poles and backstop
RANNEY
replace all foul ball netting above backstop & 3rd base fencing
RANNEY
fence needs to be replaced or removed
RANNEY
restroom bldg.-exterrior trim and interior of building needs to be painted
RANNEY
restroom bldg.-replace double door at south end
RANNEY
restroom bldg.-concrete around building needs to be replaced
RANNEY
replace playground equipment in compliance with ASTM & CPSC guidelines
RANNEY
stumps to be removed
RANNEY
trees to be trimmed
RANNEY
implement 1999 master plan proposals
RANNEY
wire hanging low on east side north of ball diamond
RANNEY
evaluate and replace if necessary field lighting
REASONER
trucks from the neighboring business back into park. Leave ruts
REASONER
replace fence in SW comer up to Seager St
REASONER
remove tennis cts.
REASONER
stumps to be removed
REASONER
drinking fountain needed. Remove old DF footing
REASONER
up date master plan for the park
REASONER
remove shelter & restroom bldg.
REASONER
dispose of west parcels
REASONER
tennis court fence on east and south needs repair
REASONER
repair tennis poles (no cranks)
REASONER
replace grill
RED CEDAR GOLF COURSE
fence replacement (ongoing)
RED CEDAR GOLF COURSE
drainage/ river improvements to reduce flooding
RED CEDAR GOLF COURSE
irrigation improvements & pump station
RED CEDAR GOLF COURSE
replace sewer line to club house
REGENT
remove stump w/metal stake
REGENT
open up park (trees) to reduce vandalism
REGENT
light clearance needed
REGENT
remove big stump in middle
REGENT
? arm on utility pole
REOLA
ped walkway needs limbs trimmed back/still needs to be done
REOLA
replace fence/and trim trees along fence
REOLA
? signs that say private property ((need to research ownership (park lot) boundaries))
REOLA
? block wall ( who does it belong to?)/remove graffiti
REOLA
install guardrail along parking lot/park line
D.10
REOLA
raise south basketball backboard
REOLA
remove private satellite dish from pedestrian pathway fence
REOLA
install Reola Park, City of Lansing access signs
REOLA
invesitgate easement for private use of entrance to pedestian path from homeowner who uses as private drive
REOLA
post "leash your dog" signs
REUTTER
remove exposed concrete structure at the comer of Kalamazoo street and Townsend street
REUTTER
lower the concrete foundation of the drinking fountain (trip hazard)
REUTTER
implement remaining elements of master plan
REUTTER
install irrigation
REUTTER
fill the hole on turf surface
REUTTER
evaluate master plan by Linsemier
REUTTER
replace the exposed footings of all parking meters on Townsend street
REUTTER
rip -rap around a tree by Capitol Avenue sidewalk ROW
REUTTER
remove all chain poles around the fountain
RISDALE
west basketball ct. apron has settled from ct. surface -repair
RISDALE
benches repair or remove/again
RISDALE
basketball rims down
RISDALE
repair ball field backstop
RISDALE
stumps to be removed
RISDALE
trees to be trimmed
RISDALE
fill sink holes
RISDALE
develop master plan
RISDALE
replace gravel lot off Pleasant Grove
RISDALE
remove grills (take to another park)
RISDALE
remove bleachers (take to Davis)
RISDALE
resolve problems with Community Gardens (debris in park)
RISDALE
resolve pooling of rain water in parking lot towards school skywalk
RISDALE
remove graffiti from climber and bench
RISDALE
lower chains
RISDALE
longer chains needed to lower swings
RISDALE
base of seasaw needs to be covered
RISDALE
play area needs surfacing
RIVERPOINT
handicapped sign is missing. post is still there
RIVERPOINT
sink holes at edge of deck need to be filled
RIVERPOINT
needs lighting around the shelter
RIVERPOINT
concrete slabs by dock pushed into river
RIVERPOINT
replace missing fire swing
RIVERPOINT
place safety surfacing on entire play area
RIVERSIDE
trees to be trimmed
RIVERSIDE
shrubs are overgrown and need to be cut back
RIVERSIDE
repair sidewalk
RIVERSIDE
signs need repainting
RIVERSIDE
add fishing dock near cove
RIVERSIDE
raise grade around 2 manholes
RIVERSIDE
fill low areas
SCOTT CENTER
improve parking lot lighting to improve night time security and safety
SCOTT CENTER
upgrade mechanical, electrical, plumbing & fire protection as addressed in the master plan
SCOTT CENTER
roof leaks over the new S. E. room and center upstairs bathroom
SCOTT CENTER
clean AC unit
SCOTT CENTER
repair eaves trough in back
SCOTT CENTER
repair interior trim work and paint
SCOTT CENTER
correct structural & outside architectural deficiencies addressed in the maser plan
SCOTT CENTER
stumps to be removed
SCOTT CENTER
trees to be trimmed
SCOTT CENTER
trim back vegetation from around the building
SCOTT CENTER
provide vehicle access to basement
SCOTT CENTER
site improvements as addressed in the master plan
SCOTT CENTER
install intercom system to 2nd floor offices from front door entry
SCOTT CENTER
see master plan for development detail
SCOTT WOODS
paint shelter
SCOTT WOODS
install drinking fountain on old pad
SCOTT WOODS
check snow plow activities of hospital
SCOTT WOODS
old field fence right hand side of parking lot needs to be removed
SCOTT WOODS
bollards in trail needs to be removed
SCOTT WOODS
replace 4' concrete stops in parking lot
SCOTT WOODS
repair bent shelter roof
SCOTT WOODS
remove table from woods
SCOTT WOODS
remove dead elm and dead pine tree
SEVENTH
install walk at south entry to Vance St.
SEVENTH
backstop to be tagged and a decision made to repair or remove
SEVENTH
chain trash barrels
SEVENTH
paint sign post
SEVENTH
trees need pruning
SHUBEL
green house garage needs painting
SHUBEL
green house garage roof damaged at SW comer, may need new roof
SHUBEL
green house entrance bldg. roof damaged NW comer
SHUBEL
green house entrance bldg. needs painting
ST JOSEPH
sewer separation in 2003
ST JOSEPH
diamond #2 install foul ball netting above backstop
ST JOSEPH
basket ball court repair
ST JOSEPH
manhole needs to be lowered east side of park
ST JOSEPH
restroom/concession bldg.-replace concrete pad around 3 sides of bldg.
ST JOSEPH
restroom/concession bldg. renov.(MS est.-roof and restroom doors)
ST JOSEPH
diamond # 3 replace player benches/again
ST JOSEPH
restroom/concession bldg.-fumace vent and grate needs to be replaced
ST JOSEPH
restroom/concession bldg.-replace roof and facia
ST JOSEPH
restroom/concession bldg.-replace sinks and counter tops
ST JOSEPH
restroom/concession bldg.-replace blower fan
ST JOSEPH
restroom/concession bldg.-replace all bathroom fixtures and stall dividers
ST JOSEPH
restroom/concession bldg.-replace west door with bullet holes in it
ST JOSEPH
restroom/concession bldg.-replace lights
ST JOSEPH
restroom/concession bldg.-paint interior
ST JOSEPH
restroom/concession bldg.-replace outside doors
ST JOSEPH
restroom/concession bldg.-replace drop ceiling
ST JOSEPH
restroom/concession bldg.-facia needs painting
ST JOSEPH
restroom/concession bldg.-east side windows broken and covered with wood
ST JOSEPH
restroom/concession bldg.-bricks and window sill chipped on east side
ST JOSEPH
stumps to be removed
ST JOSEPH
trees to be trimmed/again and to include one growing into top of backstop field #3
ST JOSEPH
diamond #2 fencing - 225 ft.
ST JOSEPH
tennis ct parking lot floods -need drainage installed
ST JOSEPH
diamond # 1 replace player benches/again
ST JOSEPH
diamond #1 fencing - 225 ft.
ST JOSEPH
diamond #2 replace player benches/again
ST JOSEPH
diamond #3 fencing - 225 ft.
ST JOSEPH
need more trash barrels
ST JOSEPH
clean up weeds between courts
ST JOSEPH
repair broken curb on east side of north parking lot
ST JOSEPH
upgrade behind #3 backstop
ST JOSEPH
fill may be needed to prevent property from holding water
ST JOSEPH
replace top center bolt on slide
ST JOSEPH
repair interior damage on car spring toy
ST JOSEPH
place safety surfacing in entire play area
ST JOSEPH
reattach bottom rail of backstop in field #1
ST JOSEPH
better signage to identify field #1 and #2
ST JOSEPH
reattach bottom rail of backstop in field #2
ST JOSEPH
remove grass growing on infield of field #3
ST JOSEPH
clean up debris/trash left side of entrance drive and between building and RR tracks
ST JOSEPH
south parking lot parking blocks
ST JOSEPH
paint northeast post
ST JOSEPH
remove or replace damaged shrub located near northeast signage
STABLER
basket ball court to be repaired
STABLER
needs to have growth trimmed from around tree near fence
STABLER
take apron out when fence comes out
SYCAMORE
BWL trench in outfield of diamond needs to be leveled
SYCAMORE
overhead wires have to go underground to comply w/LWCF
SYCAMORE
have BWL remove telephone pole that is a problem in the parking lot
SYCAMORE
install irrigation system
SYCAMORE
repave parking lot. Fix standing water problem by BWL elec. box.
SYCAMORE
move field switch to entrance of the restroom building
SYCAMORE
paint exterior of the restroom/warming house
SYCAMORE
metal junction box needs to be removed or leveled at comer of soccer field
SYCAMORE
stumps to be removed
SYCAMORE
trees to be trimmed
SYCAMORE
remove retaining wall and grade out
SYCAMORE
recondition outfield
SYCAMORE
install score shed
SYCAMORE GOLF COURSE install
new maintenance bam
SYCAMORE GOLF COURSE implement
master plan to develop practice holes on south end
TAMMANY
rebuild catch basin (washes out around it)
-D - 12
TAMMANY
fill sink hole
TAMMANY
move basketball court (if court is needed)
TAMMANY
fill holes just off of the blacktop near basketball court
TECUMSEH
basketball court repairs.
TECUMSEH
trees to be trimmed
TECUMSEH
access control
TRAGER
paint park sign and posts
TURNER -DODGE
install security sensors in bsmt. (MS est.)
TURNER -DODGE
fence around beech tree to protect the tree
TURNER -DODGE
secure bsmt. windows (MS est.)
TURNER -DODGE
repair exterior rotted wood damage before painting
TURNER -DODGE
repair of south wall in first room of basement (excavate on outside)
TURNER -DODGE
tuck point foundation (MS est.)
TURNER -DODGE
replace informational sign out on N. East St.
TURNER -DODGE
conduct feasibility study to explore resources assoc. with expansion
TURNER -DODGE
acquisition of properties to the west of the house
TURNER -DODGE
remove bench from around the beach tree
TURNER -DODGE
stump to be removed
TURNER -DODGE
trees to be trimmed
TURNER -DODGE
up grade plumbing per master plan
TURNER -DODGE
install security systems to protect house furnishings
TURNER -DODGE
site work involving, roads, parking, walks and landscaping
TURNER -DODGE
stabilize and improve landscaping on the riverbank
TURNER -DODGE
up grade electrical per master plan
TURNER -DODGE
restoration of remainder of interior
TURNER -DODGE
recess sprinkler system per master plan
TURNER -DODGE
construct a Carriage House (Friends of T/D joint project)
TURNER -DODGE
provide furnishings for each room of house
TURNER -DODGE
install irrigation system for the Heritage Garden
TURNER -DODGE
construct a Visitor Orientation Center
TURNER -DODGE
see T/D master plan
TURNER -DODGE
fill pot holes in gravel drive
TURNER -DODGE
straighten (no motor vehicle) sign
TURNER MINI PARK
brick is sinking creating a trip hazard
TURNER MINI PARK
straighten leaning light post next to building, Grand Riverside
WAINWRIGHT
utility box, ground rod etc. need to be removed
WAINWRIGHT
remove old DF pad
WAINWRIGHT
stumps to be removed - south side
WAINWRIGHT
needs new walk to school
WAINWRIGHT
trees to be trimmed
WALDO
basketball court needs aprons
WALSH
manhole needs to be redone
WALSH
reinstall rubber tile under swing
WALSH
replace wood benches (could move to different locations)
WALSH
replace bent bike rack
WALSH
remove grills
WALSH
DF pad -remove
WALSH
trees to be trimmed
WALSH
ball field needs to be leveled. Keeps sinking (old dump site)
WALSH
needs more trash barrels
WASHINGTON
remove old wood benches
WASHINGTON
replace outdoor rink slab and cooling lines
WASHINGTON
property acquisition next to south entrance
WASHINGTON
trees to be trimmed - remove hawthorn
WASHINGTON
stumps (8) to be removed
WASHINGTON
remove old DF pad or replace DF?
WASHINGTON
need more grills
WASHINGTON
pavilion -add two 20 amp GFI outlets (MS est.)
WASHINGTON
replace pavilion with a larger one with water and electric
WASHINGTON
install a hard surface in the dome to permit summer uses
WASHINGTON
consider removing part of the back parking lot
WASHINGTON
repair or replace fencing around tennis court
WASHINGTON
pave gravel road and replace parking barriers
WASHINGTON
pave area to tennis courts where grass is wom
WASHINGTON
replace fence on south end by apartments
WASHINGTON
evaluate dome fabric
WASHINGTON
install modular skate park equipment
WASHINGTON
install new signage at the north entrance
WASHINGTON
sewer separation in 2008
WAVERLY GOLF COURSE
fence replacement (ongoing)
D.13
WAVERLY GOLF COURSE
drainage plan to reduce flooding & increase days (hole 6)
WAVERLY GOLF COURSE
irrigation improvements & pump station
WAVERLY GOLF COURSE
repair or replace maintenance bar
WAVERLY GOLF COURSE
repair or replace club house in accordance with building study by Capital Consulants
WAVERLY GOLF COURSE
implement 18 hole master plan
WENTWORTH
remove and replace the entire fencing along the river (installed inside out)
WENTWORTH
check retaining wall
WENTWORTH
replace lights at 9-11 memorial
WESTSIDE
by Con rail where they drive in creating ruts. Can something be done with manhole?
WESTSIDE
implement a preventative maint. plan for ball field lighting
WESTSIDE
WS North - Score shedto be upgraded
WESTSIDE
WS North - Repair or replace dugout areas to include benches
WESTSIDE
WS North - Install field lights
WESTSIDE
need more trash barrels
WESTSIDE
check paving status and signage for handicapped
WESTSIDE
repair fence on north field with bottom and top rails
WESTSIDE
bleacher repair on north field
WESTSIDE
plant trees to provide shade
WESTSIDE
water line trench west of south ballfield is settling, needs fill and regrading
WILLOUGHBY
established mowed and maintained area around park sign
WILSON
re do catch basis at SE comer of park
WILSON
tennis ct. footing sticking out
WILSON
remove utility pole out of ball field
WILSON
repair backstop/backstop needs repair or removal
WOODCREEK
back stop fence may need to be replaced
WOODCREEK
plant trees to provide shade
WOODCREEK
add additional tables & benches
WOODCREEK
tennis courts footings exposed
WOODCREEK
trim and raise trees (they are a hazard)
WOODCREEK
paint backstop boards
OPERATIONS/PROGRAMS
Scott Center -provide additional custodial services so the can be appropriately maintained
OPERATIONS/PROGRAMS
Turner/Dodge-provide staffing for marketing and programming of the house
OPERATIONS/PROGRAMS
Park Design -put park plans/infrastructure on an electronic data base
OPERATIONS/PROGRAMS
Forestry -increase personnel to reduce the trim cycle and park shrub/tree maintenance
OPERATIONS/PROGRAMS
Forestry-CSO inspector
OPERATIONS/PROGRAMS
Forestry -integrate tree inventory with the city G.I.S.
OPERATIONS/PROGRAMS
Grounds & Landscape Maintenance -increase parks maintenance personnel
OPERATIONS/PROGRAMS
Fenner Nature Center -add a full time naturalist and a clerk
OPERATIONS/PROGRAMS
Kids Camps -Seven sites (Wages TEA Hourly,overtime-salary,fringe benefits, & misc. operating expenses)
OPERATIONS/PROGRAMS
Youth Development Initiative -America's Promise
OPERATIONS/PROGRAMS
Establish a ball field lighting maintenance account
OPERATIONS/PROGRAMS
Park Security
OPERATIONS/PROGRAMS
Potter Park Zoo -add a Curator position
OPERATIONS/PROGRAMS
Potter Park Zoo -add seasonal positions to increase grounds maintenance
OPERATIONS/PROGRAMS
More maintenance in planting beds by experienced workers
EQUIPMENT
Parks -bleacher replacement-5 high
EQUIPMENT
Parks playground equipment -provide for single units to fill in when non -compliant equipment is removed
EQUIPMENT -ROLLING STOCK
Grounds & Landscape Maintenance -purchase a small chipper for parks work
EQUIPMENT -ROLLING STOCK
Forestry -purchase a fourth tower truck
EQUIPMENT -ROLLING STOCK
Forestry -add a chip truck to support the tower truck
EQUIPMENT -ROLLING STOCK
Forestry -add a chipper to support the tower truck
NOT PARK SPECIFIC
Consultant services -not project specific
NOT PARK SPECIFIC
Park Acquisition & Development
NOT PARK SPECIFIC
Ball field Development
NOT PARK SPECIFIC
Baseball Field (new)
NOT PARK SPECIFIC
Citywide Construction
NOT PARK SPECIFIC
Rec. Bldg. Improvement/ Equip Acct.
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,APPENDIX E
RIVER TRAIL STUDY
FOR IIMAIEDIA.TE RELEASE
Contacts: Murdock Jemerson, Director, Lansing Parks and Recreation, (517) 483-4275
Gene Townsend, President, Mid -Michigan Environmental Action Council, (517) 204-4252
Dr. Christine Vogt, Michigan State University (517)432-0318; vogtc@msu.edu
MSU completes research on Lansing River Trail
Lansing (November 29, 2004) — This summer, Michigan State University researchers studied
users of the Lansing River Trail to provide a current estimate of the number of trail users and
profile users by activity, access points, time on the trail, and satisfaction with the trail
experience.
Drs. Christine Vogt and Charles Nelson, both professors in the Department of
Community, Agriculture, Recreation and Resource Studies, worked with Mid -Michigan
Environment Action Council (Mid-MEAC), the City of Lansing Parks and Recreation
department, and Rails -to -Trails Conservancy on survey design and methodology prior to a two -
month time period when researchers and volunteers intercepted and observed trail users. The
project was funded by a grant to Mid-MEAC from the Dick Allen Lansing to Mackinac
(DALMAC) bike tour to further positive environmental and quality of life efforts in the Greater
Lansing Area.
This was the community's first major effort to leam who uses the Lansing River Trail.
Based on over 350 completed surveys and over 140 hours of observing trail users and classifying
them into adult, children, bike, walking/running, or in -line skating, the following highlights
resulted:
Observation Highlights
The Lansing River Trail (LRT) had 72,040 estimated uses May 1- Sept. 30, 2004, with 64%
on weekdays and 36% on weekends.
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• Adults (18 and over) accounted for 86% of the uses and children for 14%. Of the adult uses,
49% were bicycling, 46% were walking/running and 5% were inline skating. For children,
62% were bicycling, 34% were walking/running and 4% were inline skating.
Use Highlights from Surveys
• Most (56%) LRT uses were by Lansing residents, with 15% by E. Lansing residents and 29%
from elsewhere.
• For adults, males accounted for 57% of the uses and females for 43%. One-third (33%) of the
adult uses were by people who were 50 and over, 39% were by those 35 to 49 and 28% were
by those 18 to 34.
• More than half (55%) of LRT use was done without driving a vehicle to it. Approximately
half (48%) of the uses were by people that lived two miles or less from the trail.
• Eighty-four percent of uses were for two hours or less and 93% were rated as satisfactory
experiences.
Distinct User Highlights from Surveys
• On average, distinct visitors used the LRT 10 times per year, with about half their uses
during June — August.
• Five percent were disabled (had an impairment that seriously limits their participation in
work or recreation).
• Thirty-five percent were Lansing residents, 18% East Lansing residents and the rest (48%)
lived elsewhere.
• When asked in an open-ended question about the one most important improvement needed
for the LRT, the three most common suggestions of distinct users were better
maintain/improve trail surface (29%), no suggestion/doing fine (26%) or extend the trail
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The survey was released Saturday, November 20, 2004 at the Heart of Michigan Trail Summit in
East Lansing. The event was hosted by Rails -to -Trails Conservancy Michigan Field Office, Tri-
County Regional Planning, City of East Lansing, City of Lansing, and Ingham County. There
were 100 participants, including elected officials, parks and recreation directors, trails
enthusiasts, environmental advocates, bicyclists, and others from at least 23 local governments
who received an update on trail systems in Michigan and brainstormed around potential trail
connections through Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties to form a regional trail network. "The
event was a good first step towards determining where the Lansing River Trail as a main spine
might eventually go, and the Lansing River Trail survey also helps us in this endeavor," said
Murdock Jemerson, Director of Parks and Recreation, City of Lansing.
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Use and Users of the Lansing River Trail
Introduction
The Lansing River Trail (LRT) is a multiple use, non -motorized trail of seven miles in length. It meanders along
the banks of the Red Cedar and Grand Rivers between Michigan State University (MSU) and North Lansing. In
addition there is a spur that runs from River Point Park to Moore's River Park following the Grand River
upstream for more than a mile. In 2004 the Mid -Michigan Environmental Action Council (Mid MEAC) received
a grant from the DALMAC Bike Tour to assess the use and users of the LRT. To accomplish this they contracted
with researchers from the Department of Community, Agriculture, Recreation and Resource Studies at MSU. On -
site trail use observation, coupled with a self-administered survey of selected trail users, was conducted from July
17 through September 16, 2004 to provide the data for this assessment. The authors thank Gene Townsend and
Sharon Goble (Mid MEAC), Murdock Jemerson (City of Lansing), Melissa Lott (survey administrator), Nancy
Krupiarz (Michigan Rails -to -Trails) and Bob Ford (Landscape Architects and Planners) for their assistance.
Methods
Trail use was observed at six different points (five segments) on the LRT on systematically selected days and
times during the study period. Observation points were Clippert St., Aurelius Rd., Pennsylvania Ave., River Point
Park (western spur), Impressions 5 and Turner -Dodge Two trained survey administrators (the junior author and
Melissa Lott); often accompanied by Mid MEAC volunteers, were positioned adjacent to the trail. They counted
all individuals going one direction, classifying them as adults or children and noting their mode of travel (bicycle,
inline skate, foot or other). The authors then extrapolated these observations to estimate use from May -September.
At ten-minute intervals during two-hour observation periods, the survey administrator would select the next adult
passing and ask him/her to respond to a self-administered one -page questionnaire. The minimum number of
surveys distributed was two per observation period and the maximum was 12. During the study period, 495
surveys were distributed, with 354 (72%) completed and returned. Those not responding were most likely to cite a
lack of time, training and couldn't stop or already completing a survey and not wanting to do a second.
Survey data provides two important measures. When considering respondents this information provides accurate
information about uses, but it is not representative of distinct individual users, as those who visit more frequently
are more likely to be sampled and to be asked to complete a survey. However, when the data are weighted to
account for this frequent use bias, the characteristics of distinct users/visitors can be appropriately assessed. This
report is organized by first describing levels of use based on observations, then characteristics of uses based on
unweighted survey data and finally, characteristics of distinct users based on weighted survey data.
Observation Highlights
• The LRT had 72,040 estimated uses May 1- Sept. 30, 2004, with 64% on weekdays and 36% on weekends.
• Adults (18 and over) accounted for 86% of the uses and children for 14%. Of the adult uses, 49% were
bicycling, 46% were walking/running and 5% were inline skating. For children, 62% were bicycling, 34%
were walking/running and 4% were inline skating.
Use Highlights from Surveys
• Most (56%) LRT uses were by Lansing residents, with 15% by E. Lansing residents and 29% from elsewhere.
• For adults, males accounted for 57% of the uses and females for 43%. One-third (33%) of the adult uses were
by people who were 50 and over, 39% were by those 35 to 49 and 28% were by those 18 to 34.
• More than half (55%) of LRT use was done without driving a vehicle to it. Approximately half (48%) of the
uses were by people that lived two miles or less from the trail.
• Eighty-four percent of uses were for two hours or less and 93% were rated as satisfactory experiences.
Distinct User Highlights from Surveys
• On average, distinct visitors used the LRT 10 times per year, with about half their uses during June — August.
• Five percent were disabled (had an impairment that seriously limits their participation in work or recreation).
• Thirty-five percent were Lansing residents, 18% East Lansing residents and the rest (48%) lived elsewhere.
• When asked in an open-ended question about the one most important improvement needed for the LIST, the
three most common suggestions of distinct users were better maintain/improve trail surface (29%), no
suggestion/doing fine (26%) or extend the trail (11%).
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Trail Use Estimate and Characteristics
LRT Use Estimate
Adding the use estimated for each segment based on observations provides a total estimate of 187,305 uses from
May 1st through September 30th, 2004. However, based on survey data, the typical use involved 2.6 segments of
the five segments. Hence, this use of multiple segments (2.6) is divided into the total estimate (187,305) providing
a more conservative and realistic estimate of 72,040.Of those 46,298 were weekday uses and 25,742 were
weekend uses. Adults (18 and over) accounted for 86% of the uses and children for 14%. Figure one shows that
bicycling was the most common trail use for adults and children.
River Trail Usage (Adults)
344
46% 49%
®Adult Bikers
■Adult Skaters `
55% ElAdult Foot
River Trail Usage (Children)
62%
® Children Bikers
■ Children
Skaters
O Children Foot
Purpose of LRT Use and Trail Access
r Survey data suggest the primary purpose of most LRT uses was either for normal exercise (44%) or recreation
K.� (36%). Training level exercise accounted for 12% of uses and 8% had a primary purpose of transportation to
work, school, or other locations. The vast majority (93%) of LRT uses were rated satisfactory by the participants
(6-9 on a scale of 1-9 with "9" being highly satisfied and "1" being highly dissatisfied), with 57% being rated "9"
and 23% "8." Three percent of uses were rated as neutral (`5") and 4% as being unsatisfactory ("14").
Slightly more than half (54%) of LRT uses were by those who did not drive a vehicle to reach the trail. While
more than half (60%) lived three miles or less from the trail, many who work in Lansing or East Lansing and
commute used the trail during their work day. Hence distance of one's residence from the trail is not an
especially valuable statistic as it would be in a more rural or bedroom community environment. As one would
expect with an urban trail, numerous points were used for access points. Some of the most common were
Kalamazoo/Clippert Street area, Moore's River Park, Hazel Street, the MSU campus, Pennsylvania Avenue in the
Potter Park area, the Turner/Dodge House and the Michigan Avenue area near the Lansing Center and Museum
Drive. Almost half (47%) the LRT uses were for one hour or less and over four -fifths (84%) were for two hours
or less.
Most (58%) of the use was by solo trail participants. For all parties (solo and group), the average number of
members was 1.6. Few parties (10%) contained children. Of the children uses, 56% were by males and 44% were
by females. Parties that included children typically had one or two children. For adult uses, males accounted for
57% and females for 43%. One-third (33%) of the adult uses were by those who were 50 and over, 39% were by
those 35 to 49 and 28% were by those 18 to 34. Six percent of uses were by those defined as disabled under the
1990 Americans with Disabilities Act.
Tourist Data
Tourist uses, use by those who do not live or work in Lansing or East Lansing, accounted for 15% of the LRT
uses. Tourist uses were more likely to be for recreation (50% vs. 36%) and less likely to be for normal exercise
(38% vs. 44%), training level exercise (8% vs. 12%) or transportation (4% vs. 8%) than all uses. Tourist use was
most likely to occur on the eastern half of the LRT from the MSU campus to the Potter Park Zoo. Seventy-six
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percent of tourist uses involved a vehicle driven to the trail. Eighty-four percent of tourist uses were rated as
satisfactory,_8% as neutral and 8% as unsatisfactoiy..Adult tourist uses were primarily by males (67%) and 57%
were by a user 50 or more years of age. Thirteen percent of tourist uses involved eating in a restaurant during
their trail use and 6% included shopping during their trail use. The majority (59%) of those citing a primary
reason for their LRT visit noted bicycling, 36% walking/running, 2% in -line skating and 2% shopping.
An additional postage paid postcard questionnaire was distributed to all those who completed a survey and were
identified as tourists. Of the 53 provided a postcard, 36 (68%) completed the additional questionnaire and
returned it by mail. Of these tourist respondents, 71 % were from Michigan and 29% resided elsewhere. When
asked if the main purpose of their visit was the LRT, 45% responded yes. This suggests that approximately 7% of
all LRT uses are by tourists who primarily visit Lansing to use the LRT. Of the tourists surveyed who visited
Lansing primarily to use the LRT, 21 % stayed overnight in Lansing and 79% were on day visits. While in the
Lansing area, none spent money on lodging (stayed with friends/relatives). However, 77% purchased restaurant
food/drink, 31% on groceries, 46% on their vehicle, 31% on recreation related items and 8% on all other items.
Distinct Trail User Characteristics
How Users Learned of the LRT
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Source of Discovery of the LRT
The largest proportion (35%) of
distinct trail users first learned of the
LRT by seeing the trail once they
were in the area. Another 29% lived
here and knew about it. Sixteen
percent users learned of the trail by
word of mouth from friends or
relatives. The remainder of users
surveyed learned of the trail from
local or state maps (6%), media (6%),
or by a variety of other means (8%)
including the internet, tourism
literature about the greater Lansing
area, fellow employees at work and
bicycle salespersons.
Distinct LRT Users' Trail Activities during the Past Twelve Months
Of those who had previously used the trail, the average use the previous 12 months was 10 uses with almost half
occurring during June — August. Recreation was the most common motivation for distinct trail users (59%),
followed by normal exercise (35%), training level exercise (3%) and transportation (3%).
Distinct User Suggestions for LRT Improvement
Users were asked in an open-ended format to suggest one most important improvement to the LRT. Suggestions
noted by 4% or more of distinct users were: better maintain/improve trail surface (29%), no suggestion/doing fine
(261/o), extend the trail (11%), better maintain/clean facilities/resources other than trail surface (9%), better
trailside maps/signs (7%), more drinking fountains (6%), more security patrol/lighting (4%) and all other
suggestions combined (10%).
Distinct User Suggestions for LRT Extension
When asked if they had specific suggestions on where they would prefer the LRT be extended, 59% provided a
suggestion. Of those providing a suggestion, 29% supported extension in a southerly direction (including linking
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to Hawk Island County Park), 17% suggested northward extension, including past Turner -Dodge and into North
Lansing, 10% recommended an easterly extension including through the MSU campus and to Lake Lansing and
11% suggested a westward extension including links to the Waverly area and even to Grand Ledge. Another 6%
supported extension in any direction. Finally, 16% had a variety of other suggested directions that were too
difficult to categorize, 8% did not want to see any trail expansion and 2% responded that they had no specific
idea.
Distinct Tourist Users
Tourists first learned of the LRT primarily through seeing the trail once in the area (49%), friends or relatives
(18%) or living in the greater Lansing area and knowing about it (13%). Other sources of first knowledge of the
LRT were the internet (8%), maps (6%), the media (4%) and all other sources (2%).
Management Implications of the Study
The LRT serves residents, workers and visitors to the Lansing/E. Lansing community. On an average daily basis
the trail receives 471 uses from May — September. Of those users, 7% are tourists that make a specific trip to
Lansing to use the LRT, with most spending money in Lansing at one or more of the following: restaurants, filling
stations, convenience stores, sporting goods outlets, etc.
In total, most trail users are highly satisfied, but some key sources of dissatisfaction have been identified and
many suggestions for improvement made by respondents. The greatest source of dissatisfaction is the LRT's
uneven surface. This can influence enjoyment and safety. It is related to both paving and the boardwalk system.
One reflection of this is the low proportion of trail uses involving inline skating compared to similar paved trail
studies elsewhere in Michigan such as the Pere Marquette Rail -Trail in Midland County. Fortunately resurfacing
is underway on both the boardwalk portions and on the eastern paved sections. Such work should focus on
providing a high quality, long lasting surface. Trail surface maintenance procedures should be reviewed to
maximize the useful life of the new surface.
Trail users also advocate extending the LRT. This is also in progress to the south, extending the LRT to Hawk
Island County Park and Scott Woods City Park. There is support for additional extensions to the north, west and
east. Linking with other jurisdictions including townships, county and other municipalities will enhance the
prospects for trail extension as will working with interested citizens and organizations.
Many users support improved maintenance of trailside vegetation, trash, litter, river shorelines, etc. With 72,040
visits annually and 15% of those by tourists, the LRT and its trailside environs are key assets of the Capitol'City
area. Their condition reflects on the perceptions of residents, workers and visitors about the region's condition.
Improved signage, more drinking fountains and improved security, while noted by fewer people than the above
mentioned concerns also merit consideration. While signs or maps for regular resident users showing directions,
distance and "you are here" may be unneeded, such visible information is important to help a first visit by a
tourist, new resident or new worker be an enjoyable one. Additional drinking fountains provide a valued service,
allowing trail users to be less burdened with gear and promoting good health. All trail users need a sense of
security about the LRT. While the trail does not appear to be perceived as dangerous as evidenced by 33% of
adult uses by those over 50, security is best based on prevention and a visible security presence, not solely on
response after a criminal incident. This includes appropriate lighting, trail visibility from easily patrolled streets,
uniformed officers visible on the trail at unpredictable times and clearly identified volunteer safety patrol
personnel trained to be "eyes and ears".
Conclusion
The LRT is a prominent and valued asset of Lansing. Its already high standing in the community can be enhanced
and strengthened by listening to this representative cross-section of trail users and prudently acting on their
suggestions.
November 2004 by Charles Nelson Ph.D., Christine A. Vogt Ph. D. and Joshua Pedersen.
For more information contact Charles Nelson (nelsonc@msu.edu) or Christine Vogt (vogtc@msu.edu) at Michigan State University
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APPENDIX F
DEMOGRAPHICS
BASE DATA FOR CITY OF LANSING
POPULATION:
Male
Female
BASE DEMOGRAPHIC DATA
CITY OF LANSING, MICHIGAN
Total Population
AGE:
Under 5
5 to 17
18 to 21
22 to 29
30 to 39
40 to 49
50 to 64
65 and up
Total Population
MEDIAN AGE:
Both sexes
Male
Female
UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE:
AGE 65 OR OLDER:
RACE:
TOTAL
White alone
Black or African American alone
American Indian and Alaska Native alone
Asian alone
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander alone
Some other race alone
Two or more races
Hispanic or Latino
LANSING
TOTALS %
57,186.0 48.00%
61,942.0 52.00%
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119,128.0 100.00%
9,725.0
8.16%
22,169.0
18.61 %
7,033.0
5.90%
17,621.0
14.79%
19,094.0
16.03%
16,838.0
14.13%
15,043.0
12.63%
11,605.0
............................................
9.74%
119,128.0
100.00%
31.4
30.2
32.6
31,791.0
26.73%
11,604.0
9.76%
119,128.0
73,105.0
61.37%
21.40%
0.70%
2.78%
0.04%
0.23%
3.51
9.98%
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BASE DEMOGRAPHIC DATA
CITY OF LANSING, MICHIGAN
LANSING
TOTALS
%
HOUSEHOLDS: TOTAL
49,505.0
Family households
28,373.0
57.31%
Married couple family
17,715.0
35.78%
w/ own children under 18 years
7,984.0
16.13%
No own children under 18 years
9,731.0
19.66%
Other family
10,658.0
21.53%
Male householder, no wife present
2,253.0
4.55%
w/ own children under 18 years
1,280.0
2.59%
No own children under 18 years
973.0
1.97%
Female householder, no husband present
8,405.0
16.98%
w/ own children under 18 years
5,610.0
11.33%
No own children under 18 years
2,795.0
5.65%
Nonfamily households
21,132.0
42.68%
Male householder
Living Alone
7,242.0
14.63%
Not Living Alone
2,620.0
5.29%
Female householder
Living Alone
2,076.0
4.19%
l Not Living Alone
/
9,194.0
18.57%
In group quarters
872.0
1.76%
Institutionalized population
502.0
1.02%
Noninstitutionalized population
370.0
0.75%
PERSONS PER HOUSEHOLD:
AVERAGE FAMILY SIZE:
2.39
3.08
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BASE DEMOGRAPHIC DATA
CITY OF LANSING, MICHIGAN
} LANSING
TOTALS %
Total HOUSING UNITS: TOTAL 53,209.0
Owner occupied 28,470.0 53.51 %
Renter occupied 21,099.0 39.65%
Vacant 3,640.0 6.84%
Owner vacancy rate 784.0 1.47%
Rental vacancy rate 1,711.0 3.22%
AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD SIZE: 2.4
Owner occupied 2.5
Renter occupied 2.2
UNITS W/OVER 1 PERSON/ROOM
2,056.0
4.15%
LIVING UNITS IN STRUCTURE
TOTAL 53,209.0
1 unit detached
33,623.0
63.19%
1 unit attached
2,675.0
5.03%
2 units
2,464.0
4.63%
3 or 4 units
2,054.0
3.86%
5 to 9 units
2,612.0
4.91 %
10 to 19 units
8,852.0
16.64%
` Mobile home
919.0
1.73%
Boat, RV, van, etc.
10.0
0.02%
VALUE OF HOUSING STOCK
Median Value Owner -Occupied 73,500.0
Median Rent (Dollars) 498.0
OCCUPIED HOUSING BY RACE: TOTAL
49,569.0
White alone
34,115.0
68.91%
Black or African American alone
9,591.0
19.37%
American Indian and Alaska Native alone
320.0
0.65%
Asian alone
956.0
1.93%
Native Hawaiian & other Pacific Islander alone
14.0
0.03%
Some other race alone
66.0
0.13%
Two or more races
966.0
1.95%
Hispanic
3,477.0
7.02%
FIVE YEAR MOBILIBY STUDY:
(POPULATION AGE 5 AND OLDER) TOTAL
109,428.0
Lived in same house in 1995
53,062.0
48.49%
Lived in different house in 1995
56,366.0
51.51%
Same county
32,808.0
29.98%
Different county
20,544.0
18.77%
Same state
13,936.0
12.74%
Different state
6,608.0
6.04%
Foreign country or at sea
3,006.0
2.75%
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BASE DEMOGRAPHIC DATA
CITY OF LANSING, MICHIGAN
LANSING
TOTALS
%
YEAR MOVED INTO HOUSE/APT: TOTAL
49,569.0
1999 to March 2000
12,104.0
24.42%
1995 to 1998
14,602.0
29.46%
1990 to 1994
7,296.0
14.72%
1980 to 1989
6,831.0
13.78%
1970 to 1979
4,062.0
8.19%
1969 or earlier
4,674.0
9.43%
HOUSING UNITS TOTAL
53,209.0
Year Structure Built
Built 1999 to March 2000
242.0
0.45%
Built 1995 to 1998
691.0
1.30%
Built 1990 to 1994
873.0
1.64%
Built 1980 to 1989
4,322.0
8.12%
Built 1970 to 1979
8,921.0
16.77%
Built 1960 to 1969
9,441.0
17.74%
Built 1950 to 1959
9,662.0
18.16%
Built 1940 to 1949
5,855.0
11.00%
Built 1939 or earlier
13,202.0
24.81 %
l Number Bedrooms TOTAL
53,209.0
No bedroom
1,409.0
2.65%
1 bedroom
8,548.0
16.06%
2 bedrooms
17,506.0
32.90%
3 bedrooms
19,850.0
37.31%
4 bedrooms
5,004.0
9.40%
5 or more bedrooms
892.0
1.68%
Plumbing Facilities TOTAL
53,209.0
Lacking complete plumbing facilities
321.0
0.60%
Kitchen Facilities
53,209.0
Lacking complete kitchen facilities
361.0
0.68%
No telephone service available In house
1,638.0
3.30%
Source of Water:
Public System / Private Co.
53,756.0
Individual Well
156.0
Individual Dug Well
7.0
Other
0.0
Sewer:
Public
53,531.0
Septic / Cesspool
318.0
Other
70.0
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BASE DEMOGRAPHIC DATA
CITY OF LANSING, MICHIGAN
LANSING
TOTALS %
URBAN vs. RURAL POPULATION:
Urban 119,128.0
Rural 0.0
SCHOOL ENROLLMENT:
3 yrs+ and in school
35,667.0
100.00%
Preprimary
4,273.0
11.98%
Elementary/High school
21,202.0
59.44%
In Private Elementry/High school
2,002.0
9.44%
College
10,192.0
28.58%
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT (25+):
Total population age 25 or older
73,763.0
Less than 9th grade education
3,508.0
4.76%
9th - 12th w/o high school diploma
9,450.0
12.81 %
Total w/o high school diploma
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12,958.0
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17.57 /o
High school graduate
19,777.0
26.81 %
Some college
19,711.0
26.72%
1 Associates Degree
5,713.0
7.75%
_- Bachelor's Degree
10,162.0
13.78%
Graduate/Professional Degree
5,442.0
7.38%
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CITY OF LANSING, MICHIGAN
LANSING
TOTALS
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DISABILITY SECTION: TOTAL
41,677.0
(NON -INSTITUTIONALIZED)
Total disabilities tallied, people 5 to 15 years
2,475.0
5.94%
Sensory disability
320.0
0.77%
Physical disability
266.0
0.64%
Mental disability
1,592.0
3.82%
Self -care disability
297.0
0.71%
Total disabilities tallied, people 16 to 64 years
29,722.0
71.32%
Sensory disability
2,193.0
5.26%
Physical disability
6,789.0
16.29%
Mental disability
4,520.0
10.85%
Self -care disability
1,760.0
4.22%
Go -outside -home disability
5,026.0
12.06%
Employment disability
9,434.0
22.64%
Total disabilities tallied, people 65 years +
9,480.0
22.75%
Sensory disability
1,739.0
4.17%
Physical disability
3,448.0
8.27%
Mental disability
1,246.0
2.99%
Self -care disability
934.0
2.24%
Go -outside -home disability
2,113.0
5.07%
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CHILDREN BORN PER 1000 WOMEN: TOTAL
2,365.0
Women less than 15 years
4.0
0.17%
Women 15 to 19 years
293.0
12.39%
Women 20 to 29 years
1,442.0
60.97%
Women 30 to 39 years
593.0
25.07%
Women 40 to 44 years
32.0
1.35%
Women 45 + years
1.0
0.04%
VETERAN STATUS:
Population, 18 years + TOTAL
87,129.0
18 to 64 years
75,525.0
86.68%
In Armed Forces
136.0
0.16%
Civilian
75,389.0
86.53%
Veteran
6,677.0
7.66%
Nonveteran
68,712.0
78.86%
65 years and over
11,604.0
13.32%
In Armed Forces
0.0
0.00%
Civilian
11,604.0
13.32%
Veteran
3,133.0
3.60%
Nonveteran
8,471.0
9.72%
PLACE OF BIRTH: TOTAL
118,920.0
100.00%
Born in state of residence
86,515.0
72.75%
Born in other state in the United States
24,445.0
20.56%
Born outside the United States
889.0
0.75%
Foreign born
7,071.0
5.95%
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BASE DEMOGRAPHIC DATA
CITY OF LANSING, MICHIGAN
EMPLOYMENT STATUS:
Population, 16 years +
In labor force
In Armed Forces
Civilian
Employed
Unemployed
Not in labor force
Male
In labor force
In Armed Forces
Civilian
Employed
Unemployed
Not in labor force
Female
In labor force
In Armed Forces
Civilian
Employed
Unemployed
Not in labor force
TOTAL
TOTAL
TOTAL
LANSING
TOTALS
W/ Own Children <18 years for females 16 years + '
TOTAL
Under 6 years
In labor force
6 to 17 years
In labor force
90, 077.0
61,812.0
136.0
61,676.0
57, 751.0
3,925.0
28,265.0
42, 071.0
31,008.0
113.0
30, 895.0
28,743.0
2,152.0
11, 063.0
48, 006.0
30,804.0
23.0
30,781.0
29,008.0
1,773.0
17,202.0
48,006.0
4,214.0
2,972.0
7,339.0
5,676.0
W/ OWN CHILDREN <18 YEARS IN FAMILIES & SUBFAMILIES BY LIVING
ARRANGEMENTS & EMPLOYMENT STATUS OF PARENTS
TOTAL 29,698.0
Under 6 years 10,814.0
Both parents in labor force 3,491.0
6 to 17 years 18,884.0
Both parents in labor force 6,774.0
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100.00%
68.62%
0.15%
68.47%
64.11 %
4.36%
31.38%
100.00%
73.70%
0.27%
73.44%
68.32%
5.12%
26.30%
100.00%
64.17%
0.05%
64.12%
60.43%
3.69%
35.83%
8.78%
6.19%
15.29%
11.82%
F.7
BASE DEMOGRAPHIC DATA
CITY OF LANSING, MICHIGAN
LANSING
TOTALS
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EMPLOYMENT STATUS FOR THE POPULATION 16-19 YEARS
TOTAL
6,111.0
Enrolled in school
4,665.0
76.34%
Employed
2,020.0
33.06%
Unemployed
437.0
7.15%
Not in labor force
2,208.0
36.13%
Not enrolled in school
1,446.0
23.66%
High school graduate
616.0
10.08%
Employed
429.0
7.02%
Unemployed
83.0
1.36%
Not in labor force
104.0
1.70%
Not high school graduate
830.0
13.58%
Employed
323.0
5.29%
Unemployed
228.0
3.73%
Not in labor force
279.0
4.57%
MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION TO WORK FOR WORKERS 16
YEARS +
TOTAL
56,449.0
Car, truck, or van
51,663.0
Drove alone
44,405.0
78.66%
Carpooled
7,258.0
12.86%
Public transportation
1,536.0
2.72%
Bus or trolley bus
1,512.0
2.68%
Streetcar or trolley car (publico in Puerto Rico)
0.0
0.00%
Subway or elevated
0.0
0.00%
Railroad
0.0
0.00%
Ferryboat
0.0
0.00%
Taxicab
24.0
0.04%
Motorcycle
20.0
Bicycle
239.0
0.42%
Walked
1,381.0
2.45%
Other means
190.0
0.34%
Worked at home
1,420.0
2.52%
OCCUPATION FOR THE EMPLOYED CIVILIAN POPULATION 16 YEARS +
TOTAL
57,751.0
100.00%
Management, business & financial oper.
5,571.0
9.65%
Professional and related
10,532.0
18.24%
Service
10,933.0
18.93%
Sales & office
16,632.0
28.80%
Farming, fishing & forestry
102.0
0.18%
Construction, extraction & maintenance
4,820.0
8.35%
Production, transportation & material moving
9,161.0
15.86%
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BASE DEMOGRAPHIC DATA
CITY OF LANSING, MICHIGAN
LANSING
TOTALS %
INDUSTRY FOR THE EMPLOYED CIVILIAN POPULATION 16+
TOTAL
57,751.0
100.00%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting & mining
188.0
0.33%
Construction
3,268.0
5.66%
Manufacturing
6,836.0
11.84%
Wholesale trade
1,725.0
2.99%
Retail trade
6,838.0
11.84%
Transportation and warehousing & utilities
2,226.0
3.85%
Information.
1,454.0
2.52%
Finance, insurance, real estate & rental/leasing
3,688.0
6.39%
Professional, scientific, management,
administrative & waste mngmnt. services
4,405.0
7.63%
Educational, health & social services
13,041.0
22.58%
Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation
& food services
5,412.0
9.37%
Other services (except public administration)
3,192.0
5.53%
Public administration
5,478.0
9.49%
INDUSTRY BY CLASS OF WORKER
(FOR THE EMPLOYED CIVILIAN POPULATION 16 YEARS +)
1 All industries except agriculture, forestry, fishing
I and hunting &mining
57,563.0
100.00%
Private for -profit wage and salary workers
37,996.0
66.61 %
Private not -for -profit wage and salary workers
5,866.0
10.19%
Local government workers
3,622.0
6.29%
State government workers
6,339.0
11.01 %
Federal government workers
879.0
1.53%
Self-employed workers in own not incorporated busii
2,785.0
4.84%
Unpaid family workers
76.0
0.13%
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BASE DEMOGRAPHIC DATA
CITY OF LANSING, MICHIGAN
HOUSEHOLD INCOME IN 1999:
Less than $10,000
$10,000 to $14,999
$15,000 to $19,999
$20,000 to $24,999
$25,000 to $29,999
$30,000 to $34,999
$35,000 to $39,999
$40,000 to $44,999
$45,000 to $49,999
$50,000 to $59,999
$60,000 to $74,999
$75,000 to $99,999
$100,000 to $124,999
$125,000 to $149,999
$150,000 to $199,999
$200,000 or more
MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME,1999 ($)
FAMILY INCOME IN 1999
Less than $10,000
$10,000 to $14,999
$15,000 to $19,999
$20,000 to $24,999
$25,000 to $29,999
$30,000 to $34,999
$35,000 to $39,999
$40,000 to $44,999
$45,000 to $49,999
$50,000 to $59,999
$60,000 to $74,999
$75,000 to $99,999
$100,000 to $124,999
$125,000 to $149,999
$150,000 to $199,999
$200,000 or more
MEDIAN FAMILY INCOME IN 1999
LANSING
TOTALS
TOTAL 49,458.0
100.00%
5,690.0
11.50%
3,779.0
7.64%
3,700.0
7.48%
3,922.0
7.93%
3,865.0
7.81 %
3,875.0
7.83%
3,138.0
6.34%
3,194.0
6.46%
2,776.0
5.61 %
4,884.0
9.88%
4,387.0
8.87%
3,935.0
7.96%
1,212.0
2.45%
484.0
0.98%
309.0
0.62%
308.0
0.62%
34,833.0
TOTAL 28,550.0
100.00%
2,240.0
7.85%
1,620.0
5.67%
1,930.0
6.76%
1,836.0
6.43%
2,252.0
7.89%
2,070.0
7.25%
1,756.0
6.15%
1,894.0
6.63%
1,637.0
5.73%
3,315.0
11.61%
3,237.0
11.34%
2,983.0
10.45%
962.0
3.37%
404.0
1.42%
220.0
0.77%
194.0
0.68%
41,283.0
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BASE DEMOGRAPHIC DATA
CITY OF LANSING, MICHIGAN
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LANSING
TOTALS
%
NONFAMILY HOUSEHOLD INCOME IN 1999
TOTAL
20,908.0
100.00%
Less than $10,000
3,834.0
18.34%
$10,000 to $14,999
2,309.0
11.04%
$15,000 to $19,999
1,960.0
9.37%
$20,000 to $24,999
2,131.0
10.19%
$25,000 to $29,999
1,662.0
7.95%
$30,000 to $34,999
1,754.0
8.39%
$35, 000 to $39, 999
1,424.0
6.81 %
$40,000 to $44,999
1,211.0
5.79%
$45,000 to $49,999
1,015.0
4.85%
$50,000 to $59,999
1,460.0
6.98%
$60,000 to $74,999
967.0
4.63%
$75,000 to $99,999
787.0
3.76%
$100,000 to $124,999
153.0
0.73%
$125,000 to $149,999
71.0
0.34%
$150,000 to $199,999
62.0
0.30%
$200,000 or more
108.0
0.52%
MEDIAN NONFAMILY HOUSEHOLD INCOME IN 1999
25,606.0
�. PER CAPITA INCOME IN 1999
17,924.0
TYPES OF INCOME
HOUSEHOLDS
TOTAL 49,458.0
With wage or salary income
39,792.0
80.46%
With self-employment income
4,491.0
9.08%
With Social Security income
10,979.0
22.20%
With public assistance income
2,902.0
5.87%
With retirement income
8,160.0
16.50%
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BASE DEMOGRAPHIC DATA
CITY OF LANSING, MICHIGAN
LANSING
TOTALS %
POVERTY STATUS IN 1999 BY AGE TOTAL
117,807.0
Below poverty level
19,866.0
16.86%
18 years and older
86,728.0
below poverty level
12,537.0
14.46%
65 years and older.
11,293.0
below poverty level
1,018.0
9.01%
With related children under 18 years
16,544.0
below poverty level
3,321.0
20.07%
With related children Under 5 years
3,798.0
below poverty level
853.0
22.46%
With related children Under 5 to 17 years
9,151.0
below poverty level
1,583.0
17.30%
Unrelated individual
26,370.0
below poverty level
5,935.0
22.51 %
Poverty Status in 1999 of Families
by Family Type, Presence and Age of Related Children
<18 Years
TOTAL
28,550.0
below poverty
6,652.0
23.30%
w/related children under 18
16,544.0
below poverty level
3,321.0
20.07%
related under 5
3,798.0
below poverty level
853.0
22.46%
Female HH Families
8,100.0
below poverty level
2,516.0
31.06%
w/related children under 18
6,160.0
below poverty level
2,346.0
38.08%
related under 5
1,300.0
below poverty level
.591.0
45.46%
F.12
APPENDIX G
DEMOGRAPHICS
PARK PROFILES
Park Name:
Attwood Park
Classification:
Community
Tract(s):
27, 36.02, 37, 51, 52.01, 52.02, 53.03, and 53.04
Race:
68.5% White and 20% Black
Household
Families
Children:
Average
Age:
Average
Education:
Above average
Employment:
Slightly above average participation in labor force
Income:
Slightly below average (per capita = $16,333) .
Housing:
52% owner occupied and 42% rentals
Neighborhood Stability: Average
Mobility:
Average
Unusual or Unique Characteristics
• High % of school age children
• High % of people with some
college and primary education
• High % of homes built during
1950-1989
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Park Name:
Averill Park
Classification:
Neighborhood
Tract(s):
17.02 and 36.02
Race:
61 % White and 28.9% Black
Household
High % of married households without children
Children:
Average
Age:
Older (ave. median age = 34.8)
Education:
Above average
Employment:
Average
Income:
Above average (per capita = $19,998)
Housing:
71.69 % owner occupied, most homes built between 1960-1979
Neighborhood Stability: Stable
Mobility:
Average
Unusual or Unique Characteristics
• High % of seniors
• High % of state and local
government workers
• High % receives retirement and
Social Security income
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Bancroft Park
Classification:
Community
Tract(s):
1, 2, 8, 9, 10, 13, 31.01, 31.02, 32, 38.01, and 65
Race:
73% White and 12% Black
Household
Families
Children:
Average
Age:
Average
Education:
Below average high school graduates
Employment:
Average
Income:
Average (per capita = $17,011)
Housing:
51 % single family and 42% rentals, most homes built before 1939
Neighborhood Stability:
Average
Mobility:
Good
Unusual or Unique Characteristics
• High % of children enrolled in
primary and high school
• Higher % foreign born
• Higher % walk to work
• 13.72% without a vehicle
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3 Park Name: Barb Dean Tot Lot
Classification: Neighborhood
Tract(s): 13, 15, 19, 20, 23, 24, and 26
Race: 65.7% White and 21.3% Blacks
Household Mix of families and singles
Children: Average
Age: Average
Education: Below average
Employment: Below average participation in labor force
Income: Low (per capita = $15,967), 21.8% below poverty
Housing: 50/50 owner occupied and rentals (9% vacant)
Neighborhood Stability: Low
Mobility: ' Average
l Unusual or Unique Characteristics
l • Low % of people drive a car,
truck, or van
• High % use public transportation
• High % work in service industry
• High % of families below poverty
level
• High % of homes built before
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Park Name:
Bassett Park
Classification:
Neighborhood
Tract(s):
3, 4, 5, and 34
Race: 63.75% White, 24.61 % Black, and 13.92% Hispanic
Household Families
Children: Average
Age: Average
Education: Low, 25% without high school diploma
Employment: Average, high % in production and transportation
Income: Low (per capita = $16,300)
Housing: 65% owner occupied and 28.43% rentals, homes built pre 1950
Neighborhood Stability: Above average
Mobility: Higher % of disabled people 16-64 years old
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• High % of unemployed high
school graduates age 16-19
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--� Park Name: Beck Park
Classification: Neighborhood
Tract(s): 52.01 and 53.03
Race:
77% White and 15% Black
Household
Mix of single females and families
Children:
Average
Age:
Older (ave. median age = 35.5)
Education:
Slightly above average
Employment:
Average
Income:
Above average (per capita = $21,024)
Housing:
67% single family and 31 % rentals, homes built between 1960-79
Neighborhood Stability: Above average, 63% in same house in 1995
Mobility:
Above average disabilities for people 65+ years
f Unusual or Unique Characteristics
• High % of moved into dwelling
unit between 1980-89
• Low poverty rate
• High % receives retirement and
Social Security income
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-� Park Name: Bluebell Park
Classification: Neighborhood
Tract(s): 27, 37, 52.01, and 53.03
Race:
75% White and 15% Black
Household
Mix of single females and families
Children:
Average
Age:
Above average (ave. median age = 33.93)
Education:
Average, high % with some college
Employment:
Average
Income:
Average (per capita = $18,332)
Housing:
Owners 70% single families
Neighborhood Stability: Above average
Mobility:
High % disabled people 65 + years
Unusual or Unique Characteristics
• High % of 16-19 year olds
enrolled in school and employed
• 26% 50 years +
• Higher % receives retirement and
Social Security income
• 48% of homes built 1960-79
• 63% lived in same house in 1995
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Park Name: Caesar-Donora Park
Classification: Neighborhood
Tract(s): 20, 22, and 23
Race: 76% White and 14% Black
Household Average
Children: Average
Age:
Average
Education:
Average
Employment:
Average
Income:
Average, (per capita = $19,695)
Housing:
65% owner occupied
Neighborhood Stability: Moderate turnover
Mobility:
Average
Unusual or Unique Characteristics
• High % 16-19 no diploma and not
in school, but in work force
• 6% no phone
• 8.31 % on public assistance
• Tract 20 high renters, tracts 22
and 23 high ownership
• Tract 20 high poverty, tracts 22
and 23 low poverty
• 68% of homes built before 1949
• 36% have moved into this area
within the last 5 years
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'} Park Name: Cavanaugh Park
Classification: Community
Tract(s): 23, 26, 27, 28, 37, 51, 52.01, 53.03, and 53.04
Race: 74% White and 16% Black
Household Average, higher % married no children
Children: Average
Age: Older (ave. median age = 34.27)
Education: Average, higher high school and some college
Employment: Average
Income: Average (per capita = $18,148)
Housing: 61 % owner occupied, 25% of homes built 1950-59
Neighborhood Stability: Stable
Mobility: Good
Unusual or Unique Characteristics
• High % receives retirement and
Social Security income
• Lower poverty rate
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Park Name: Clifford Park
Classification: Neighborhood
Tract(s): 20, 22, 23, and 26
Race: -
78% White and 13% Black
Household
Families
Children:
Average
Age:
Average
Education:
Above average, + 'college degrees
Employment:
Above average participation in labor force
Income:
Average (per capita = $19,495)
Housing:
63% owner occupied and 29% rentals
Neighborhood Stability: Average
Mobility:
Average
Unusual or Unique Characteristics
• Tract 20 less education, higher
poverty
• Other tracts more education,
lower poverty
• Tract 20 has 34.75% single
families and 51.54% renters
• 68% of houses built pre 1949
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Park Name: Comstock Park
Classification: Community
Tract(s): , 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 13, 14, 16, 33.01, 33.02, 34, and 35
Race: 60% White, 26% Black, and 12% Hispanic
Household Few families, more single males
Children: Average
Age: Average
Education: Below average, 23% no high school diploma
Employment: Lower participation in work force
Income: 24% poverty, family income low, non -family income high
Housing: 50/50 renters/single families, 41 % of homes built before1939
Neighborhood Stability: Low
Mobility: Average
Unusual or Unique Characteristics
• Per capita = $19,616
• High % drive alone
• High % of poverty among female
headed households with children
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Park Name:
Crego Park
Classification:
Community
Tract(s):
10, 12, 13, 20, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29.01, 40, 44.04, and 65
Race:
76% White and 13% Black
Household
High % single females
Children:
Below average
Age:
Average (ave. median age = 30.1)
Education:
Average
Employment:
Average, arts and entertainment+, 6% self employed
Income:
Average (per capita = $16,437)
Housing:
53.53% owner occupied and 33% rentals, 45% of homes pre 1939
Neighborhood Stability:
Average
Mobility:
Average
Unusual or Unique Characteristics
• Much lower median household
and family income
• Lower % drive car, truck, van,
5.6% walk, and 4% work at home
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Park Name: Dunnebacke Park
Classification: Neighborhood
Tract(s): 3, 4, 5, and 34
Race: 66% White and 23% Black
Household Families
Children: Average
Age: Above average (ave. median age = 33.63)
Education: Above average, higher % with some college and B.S.
Employment: Average
Income: Above average (per capita = $28,560)
Housing: 76% owner occupied and 20% rentals, 70% of homes pre 1949
Neighborhood Stability: Stable
Mobility: Mobile with higher % of disability among people 65 + years
Unusual or Unique Characteristics
by
• High % moved in 1970-79
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Park Name: Durant Park
Classification: Community
Tract(s): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 19, and 65
Race: 56% White, 25% Black, and 16% Hispanic
Household Fewer families, high % single male and female headed household
Children: Average
Age: Younger (ave. median age = 29.07)
Education: Low, 27% no high school diploma
Employment: Higher unemployment and lower participation in work force
Income: Low (per capita = $15,808), 28% poverty
Housing: 33% owner occupied and 55% rentals, 47% of homes pre 1939
Neighborhood Stability: Low
Mobility: Average
Unusual or Unique Characteristics
• High % of poverty among single
mothers with children
• High % in service and production
and transportation industry
• 9% receives public assistance
• 6% has no telephone
• 20% do not own a vehicle
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Edmore Park
Neighborhood
2, 3, and 7
Race: 59% White, 23% Black, and 17% Hispanic
Household Fewer families, higher % single headed households with children
Children: Above average
Age: Younger (ave. median age = 27.6)
Education: Below average, 29% have no high school diploma
Employment: Higher unemployment and lower participation in work force
Income: Low (per capita = $13,912), 33.37% poverty
Housing: 13% vacant, 32% owner occupied, and 55% rentals
Neighborhood Stability: Low
Mobility: Low mobility
Unusual or Unique Characteristics
• 10% foreign born
• High % with disabilities
• High % employed in service and
sales
• 13.77% receives public assistance
• 9.25% no telephone
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Park Name:
Classification:
Tract(s):
Elmhurst Park
Neighborhood
17.02, 24, 25, 36.02, and 37
Race: 71 % White and 20% Black
Household Families
Children: Below average
Age: Older (ave. median age = 35.3)
Education: High, many with B.A. and graduate degrees
Employment: Above average
Income: Above average (per capita = $19,915)
Housing: 76% owner occupied, 52% of home built 1950-69
Neighborhood Stability: Above average, high % in same house in 1995
Mobility: Good mobility, high % with disabilities 65+ years
Unusual or Unique Characteristics
• High % in management or
professional occupations
• Above average take public
transportation or walk to work
• High % receives retirement and
Social Security income
• Low poverty 5.8%
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Park Name: Everett Park
Classification: Community
Tract(s): 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29.01, and 37
Race: 82% White and 10% Black
Household Average, fewer female headed households with children
Children: Below average
Age: Average (ave. median age = 32.57)
Education: Average
Employment: Average, high % in sales
Income: Average (per capita = $18,357)
Housing: 71 % owner occupied, 48% of homes built between 1940-59
Neighborhood Stability: Above average
Mobility: Good mobility, higher % with disabilities 65+ years
Unusual or Unique Characteristics
• Higher % receives retirement and
Social Security income
• Low poverty rate (8.29%)
G.17
Park Name:
Fairview Park
Classification:
Neighborhood
Tract(s):
9 and 31.01
Race: 83% White and 7% Black
Household 50/50 families/non-families, 21 % single females
Children: Below average
Age: Older (ave. median age = 36.17)
Education: Above average, 42% with bachelor or graduate degree
Employment: Average, lower % of females in labor force
Income: Above average (per capita = $24,339)
Housing: 73% owner occupied, older housing stock
Neighborhood Stability: Above average
Mobility: Average
Unusual or Unique Characteristics
• Above average % of married
households without children
(30%)
• High % state government workers
(22%)
• Low poverty rate (9.14%)
• 36% of those enrolled in school
are college students
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Race:
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Ferris Park
Neighborhood
5, 6, 7, 14, and 15
54% White and 30% Black
Non -families, 50% singles
Children: Below average
Age: Younger (ave. median age = 28.41)
Education: Split: 23% have no high school diploma, 25% B.A. +
Employment: Low labor force
Income: Average (per capital = $17,453)
Housing: 66% rentals, 49% of homes built before 1939
Neighborhood Stability: Low
Mobility: Average
Unusual or Unique Characteristics
• Low % of people enrolled in
school
• 13.35% moved from a different
state
• High % poverty (29.64%)
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Park Name: Fine Park
Classification: Neighborhood
Tract(s): 202.02, 214, and 36.01
Race: 43% White and 45% Black
Household Families and female headed households with children at 16.25%
Children: Above average (32%)
Age: Average
Education: High % with high school diploma and some college
Employment: High participation in workforce
Income: Below average (per capita = $16,919)
Housing: Average, 70% of homes built 1960-79
Neighborhood Stability: Average
Mobility: Average
Unusual or Unique Characteristics
• Low % with bachelor and
graduate degrees
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Park Name: Forest View Park
Classification: Neighborhood
Tract(s): 29.01
Race:
74% White and 16% Black
Household
Married households without children (26.41 %)
Children:
Below Average
Age:
Older (ave. median age = 35.05)
Education:
High, many with bachelor and graduate degrees
Employment:
Average
Income:
Above average (per capita = $21,788)
Housing:
63% owner occupied and 34% rentals
Neighborhood Stability: Stable
Mobility:
Average
Unusual or Unique Characteristics
• High % of state government
workers
• Low poverty rate (10.47%)
• 57% of homes built between
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Park Name: Foster Community Center
Classification: Community
Tract(s): 9, 10, 12, 31.01, 38.01, 40, and 65
Race:
77% White and 10% Black
Household
Mix of families and singles
Children:
Below Average
Age:
Average
Education:
Above average
Employment:
Slightly above average
Income:
Below average (per capita = $15,517)
Housing:
50/50 mix of renters and homeowners, 51 % of homes pre 1939
Neighborhood Stability: Slightly below average
Mobility:
Average
Unusual or Unique Characteristics
• Higher % of people walk and use
public transportation to work
• High % of college students
• Poverty rate slightly above city
average (19.41%)
• Lower % without high school
education, higher % with B.A.+
• Higher % self employed or
employed in the arts,
entertainment, and food services
G.22
Park Name: Foster Park
Classification: Neighborhood
Tract(s): 10, 12, and 65
Race:
70% White, 15% Black, and 11 % Hispanic
Household
Below average families, above average non -families
Children:
Average
Age:
Young (ave. median age = 28.13)
Education:
Average
Employment:
Average
Income:
Low (per capita = $15,353) -
Housing:
49% owners, 41 % renters, and 10% vacant
Neighborhood Stability: Low
Mobility:
Average
Unusual or Unique Characteristics
• High % of college students
• High % work in service and
management
Lower % of people drive, higher %
of people walk
• 64% of homes pre 1939
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Park Name: Fulton Park
Classification: Community
Tract(s): 202.02, 17.02, and 36.01
Race: 43% White and 45% Black
Household Families
Children: Above average
Age: Average
Education: Slightly below average in higher education
Employment: Average
Income: Average (per capita = $18,235)
Housing: 60% owner occupied and 28% rentals
Neighborhood Stability: Above average
Mobility: Average
Unusual or Unique Characteristics
• High % high school graduates,
low % have bachelor degree
• Lower poverty rate (9.92%)
• High % married households with
no children and female headed
households with children
0 Higher % with high school
education
• 75% of homes built between
1960-1979
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Park Name: Georgetown Park
Classification: Neighborhood
Tract(s): 52.01
Race: 58.98% White and 25.84% Black
Household Families
Children: High.
Age: Younger (ave. median age = 28.10)
Education: Average, high % high school graduates and with some college
Employment: High % in labor force
Income: Low (per capita = $15,015)
Housing: High % renters (62.47%), high % of homes built in the 1970's
Neighborhood Stability: Stable
Mobility: High % of 16 to 64 year olds with disabilities
Unusual or Unique Characteristics
• High % in service industry
• Poverty rate for area is 19% and
22.3% for families
• Low % of married households
without children, high % of female
headed households with children
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Park Name: Glen Eden Park
Classification: Neighborhood
Tract(s): 29.01
Race: 74.72% White and 16.74% Black
Household Families, married couples
Children: Low
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Age: Older (ave. median age = 35.3)
Education: High, many with BA's and graduate degrees
Employment: Average
Income: Above average (per capita = $21,787)
Housing: 62% Owner occupied, high % of homes built between 1970 - 1989
Neighborhood Stability: Stable
Mobility: Average, higher % of 65+ have disabilities
Unusual or Unique Characteristics
• High % are in management or
professional occupations
• Low poverty rate 8.84% and
3.27% for families
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Park Name: Graves Park
Classification: Neighborhood
Tract(s): 214 and 51
Race: 55% White and 32% Black
Household Families, high % of female headed households with children
Children: Above average
Age: Young (ave. median age = 29.17)
Education: Slightly below norm
Employment: High % are in the labor force
Income: Slightly below average (per capita = $16,698)
Housing: 56.24% owner occupied, high % of homes built after 1970
Neighborhood Stability: Slightly below average
Mobility: Lower mobility, higher % of disabilities
Unusual or Unique Characteristics
• 20% did not receive high school
diploma
• Higher % of children enrolled in
school
• High % work in production and
transportation industry
5.6% have no telephone
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,) Park Name:
Classification:
Tract(s):
Race:
Household
Children:
Greencroft Park
Neighborhood
20, 23, 24, and 26
75.83% White and 13.57% Black
Families
Average
Age: Average (ave. median age = 31.72)
Education: Average
Employment: Slightly higher participation in labor force
Income: Average (per capita = $17,944)
Housing: 61 % owner occupied, high % of homes built before 1939
Neighborhood Stability: Average
Mobility: Average
Unusual or Unique Characteristics
• Higher % in sales and office
occupation
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Park Name: '
Hillborn Park
Classification:
Neighborhood
Tract(s):
202.02 and 36.01
Race: 34.88% White and 52.22% Black
Household Families
Children: High
Age: Average
Education: Average, 35.4% high school graduates, low % with college degrees
Employment: Average
Income: Slightly below average (per capita = $16,716)
Housing: 63% owner occupied, high % built in the 1960's
Neighborhood Stability: Stable
Mobility: 'Few with disabilities
Unusual or Unique Characteristics
• 18.04% female headed
households with children
• Higher % employment disability
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Park Name: Hillsdale Park
Classification: Neighborhood
Tract(s): 15 and 16
Race:
28.81 % White and 62.3% Black
Household
44.88% singles
Children:
Average
Age:
Older (ave. median age = 35.15)
Education:
Lower, 22.14% without high school diploma
Employment:
Low participation in labor force
Income:
Average
Housing:
54.36% rentals, 36.04% owner occupied, and 9.61 % vacant
Neighborhood Stability: Lower Stability
Mobility:
Low/moderate with above average among elderly disabilities
Unusual or Unique Characteristics
• Low family income, high non -
family income
• High poverty rate 29.62%
• Higher % carpool and bike to work
• High % receives retirement and
Social Security income
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Park Name: Holly Park.
Classification: Neighborhood
Tract(s): 25, 36.02, and 37
Race: 65.11 % White and 22.7% Black
Household Families
Children: Slightly higher
Age: Older (ave. median age = 34.29)
Education: Average
Employment: Slightly lower, higher % in labor force
Income: Average
Housing: 35.29% owner occupied, high, % of homes built before 1979
Neighborhood Stability: Stable
Mobility: Good mobility, high % of 65+ with limitations
Unusual or Unique Characteristics
• High % of elementary/high school
enrollees
• High % carpool and take public
transportation
• Lower poverty rate 12.59%
• 14.74% no car
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Park Name: Horsebrook Park
Classification: Neighborhood
Tract(s): 1, 2, 3, 32, 33.01, and 33.02
Race: 65.5% White, 16.98% Black, 5.52% Asian, and 12.47% Hispanic
Household Families
Children: High
Age: Average
Education: Average
Employment: Lower participation in work force
Income: Low (per capita = $15,947)
Housing: 63.35% owner occupied, high % of homes built before 1960
Neighborhood Stability: Stable
Mobility: Average
Unusual or Unique Characteristics
• Higher unemployment among 16-
19 year olds
• Median family income is
significantly lower than non -family
• High % work in production and
transportation industry
• Higher % of female headed
households with children 13.85%
G.32
Park Name: Hull Court Park
Classification: Neighborhood
Tract(s): 4 and 5
Race: 56.06% White, 32.24% Black, and 11.11 % Hispanic
Household Families
Children: Above average
Age: Average
Education: Average
Employment: Higher participation in labor force
Income: Above average (per capita = $19,985)
Housing: 68.3% owner occupied, high % of homes built before 1939
Neighborhood Stability: Stable
Mobility: Average, higher % of disabilities among 65+
Unusual or Unique Characteristics
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• High % in management and
professional occupation
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Park Name: Hunter Park
Classification: Community
Tract(s): 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 22, and 65
Race: 66% White, 17.41 % Black, and 13.79% Hispanic
Household High non -family households 36.86%
Children: Average
Age: Younger (ave. median age = 29.45)
Education: Low, 20.41 % has no high school diploma
Employment: Average
Income: Slightly lower (per capita = $16,582)
Housing: 50/50 owner/renters, high % of homes built before 1939
Neighborhood Stability: High turnover
Mobility: Higher disabilities among 16-64 year olds
Unusual or Unique Characteristics
• High % of students enrolled in
college 33.47%
• High % work in service industry
• High % take public transportation
or walk to work
• Higher poverty rate 23.88%
• 15.4% have no vehicle
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Park Name: Ingham Park
Classification: Neighborhood
Tract(s): 17.02, 25, 36.01, 36.02, and 37
Race: 58.28% White, 28.7% Black, and 4.44% Asian
Household Families
Children: Slightly above average
Age: Older (ave. median age.- 34.78)
Education: Average
Employment: Average
Income: Average
Housing: 68.27% owner occupied, 81 % of homes built between 1950-1979
Neighborhood Stability: Very stable
Mobility: High mobility, limitations for those under 16 and 65+ years
Unusual or Unique Characteristics
• Poverty rate lower 9.94%
• High % receives retirement and
Social Security income
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Park Name:
Classification:
Tract(s):
Race:
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Children:
Irving Park
Neighborhood
13, 20, 21, and 22
65.52% White, 19.02% Black, and 12.18% Hispanic
Families with children and single females
Above average
Age: Average
Education: Low, 21.48% without a high school diploma
Employment: Low % in labor force, high unemployment
Income: Slightly above average (per capita = $19,751)
Housing: 49% owner, 42% rentals, and 9% vacant
Neighborhood Stability: High turnover
Mobility: Low, few disabled
Unusual or Unique Characteristics
• 10.85% foreign born
• High % take public transportation,
walk to work, or work at home
• Higher poverty rate 24.68%
• Family income low, but non -family
income high
• High % built before 1959
• Tract 20 high poverty, tracts 22
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Park Name: Jones Lake Park
Classification: Neighborhood
Tract(s): 1, 2, 32, and 33.01
Race: 69.79% White, 12.57% Black, and 14.31 % Hispanic
Household Families
Children: High
Age: Average
Education: Low, 22.5% no high school education
Employment: Slightly lower % in labor force
Income: Low (per capita = $15,270)
Housing: 67% owner occupied, high % of homes built before 1959
Neighborhood Stability: Stable
Mobility: Some disabilities
Unusual or Unique Characteristics
• 15.44% female headed
households with children
Higher % employed in
construction and
production/transportation
• Poverty rate slightly higher in
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�} Park Name: Kalamazoo Plaza
Classification: Neighborhood
Tract(s): 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, and 65
Race:
59.51 % White, 20.92% Black, and 14.47% Hispanic
Household
Lower % families, higher % singles
Children:
Average
Age:
Younger (ave. median age = 29.39)
Education:
Low, 24.46% no high school education
Employment:
Lower participation in labor force
Income:
Very low (per capita = $14,799)
Housing:
64% rentals, 50% of homes built before 1939
Neighborhood Stability: High turnover rate
Mobility:
Above average disability among 16-64 year olds
l Unusual or Unique Characteristics
• 25% single male household, 22%
single female headed households
• High % of students enrolled in
college
• 15% foreign born
• High % walk or take public
transportation to work
• High poverty rate 27.7%
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Park Name: Kaynorth Park
Classification: Neighborhood
Tract(s): 53.04
Race: 65.31 % White and 21.93% Black
Household Slightly more singles and female households with children
Children: Below average
Age: Younger (ave. median age = 29.2)
Education: Slightly above average
Employment: High % of population in labor force
Income: Very low (per capita = $14,872)
Housing: 21 % owner occupied, 72% rentals, and 7% vacant
Neighborhood Stability: High turnover
Mobility: High disability among 16-64 year olds
Unusual or Unique Characteristics
• High % high school graduates,
low college degrees
• Higher % of school age children
enrolled in school
• 19.29% foreign born
• High % in sales and
production/transportation industry
• Poverty rate high 20%
• 80% built from 1960-1989
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Park Name: Kendon Park
Classification: Community
Tract(s): 27, 28, 29.01, and 53.04
Race: 77.14% White and 11.56% Black
Household Families
Children: Below average
Age: Older (ave. median age = 34.66)
Education: Slightly above average
Employment: Above average labor force participation
Income: Above average (per capita = $19,625)
Housing: 60% owner occupied, high 75% of homes built before 1969
Neighborhood Stability: Stable
Mobility: Average
Unusual or Unique Characteristics
• High % of high school graduates
and some college
• Low poverty rate 10.14%
G.40
Park Name: Kimberly Park
Classification: Community
Tract(s): 8, 9, 10, 31.01, 31.02, 38.01, 40, and 65
Race:
80.45% White and 8.5% Black
Household
High % married with no children and single females
Children:
Very Low
Age:
Average
Education:
Very high, high % with B.A. and graduate degrees
Employment:
Average
Income:
Average
Housing:
50/50 owner occupied/rentals
Neighborhood Stability: Stable
Mobility:
Average
Unusual or Unique Characteristics
• High % of college students
• Low poverty rate 13.16%
• High % in professional occupation
G.41
Park Name:
Classification:
Tract(s):
Kingsley Park
Community
4, 6, 15, and 16
Race:
45% White and 43.28% Black
Household
High % of singles and non -families
Children:
Slightly below average
Age:
Above average (ave. median age = 33.19)
Education:
Above average
Employment:
Below participation in labor force
Income:
Above average (per capita = $19,979)
Housing:
40.9% owner occupied, 48.7% rentals, and 10.4% vacant
Neighborhood Stability: Low
Mobility:
Good for those under 65, high % of disability for those 65+
Unusual or Unique Characteristics
• High poverty rate (23.36%)
• High income in tract 4 BG 2 & 4,
tract 16 BG 1 brings income levels
up •
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G.42
Park Name: Larch Park
Classification: Neighborhood
Tract(s): 2, 7, and 8
Race: 58.38% White, 20.07% Black, and 22.16% Hispanic
Household Mixed, high single females with children 15.46%
Children: High .
Age: Young, (ave. median age = 27.37)
Education: Low, 31.36% without high school education
Employment: Low participation in labor force, unemployment high
Income: Low (per capita = $14,777)
Housing: 33% owner occupied, 55% rentals, and 12% vacant
Neighborhood Stability: Very low
Mobility: Low, mobility limitations among youth and working age persons
Unusual or Unique Characteristics
• 7.76% no telephone
• Poverty rate is 23.08%
• 17.58% have no vehicle
• Housing stock pre 1940
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Park Name:
Lewton Park
Classification:
Neighborhood
Tract(s):
17.01, 17.02, 25, and 36.02
Race: 68% White and 23% Black
Household Families, high % married no children
Children: Below average
Age: Older (ave. median age = 39.93)
Education: High
Employment: Average
Income: High (per capita = $26,525)
Housing: 74% owner occupied, majority of housing built between 1950-1979
Neighborhood Stability: Very Stable
Mobility: Very mobile, but there are limitations among those 65+
Unusual or Unique Characteristics
• High % college graduate and low
% without high school education
• High % in private schools
• High % of state and city
employees
• High % receiving retirement and
Social Security income
• Low poverty rate (6.15%)
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Park Name:
Classification:
Tract(s):
Lyons Park
Neighborhood
22, 23, 26, 27, 28, and 29.01
Race: 85% White and 6.77% Black
Household Mixed
Children: Low
Age: Older (ave. median age = 34.11)
Education: Average
Employment:. High participation in labor force
Income: Above average (per capita = $20,143)
Housing: 76% owner occupied, high % of housing built before 1959
Neighborhood Stability: Stable
Mobility: Good, few disabilities among 65+
Unusual or Unique Characteristics
• Higher number of college students
• Low poverty rate (11.25%)
• High % of married households
without children and single
females
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G.45
Park Name: Maguire Park
Classification: Community
Tract(s): 28, 29.01, 29.02, and 53.04
Race:
75% White and 14% Black
Household
Average, slightly higher single population
Children:
Very low
Age:
Above average (ave. median age = 33.19)
Education:
Slightly higher
Employment:
High participation in labor force
Income:
Above Average (per capita = %19,332)
Housing:
36% owner occupied and 59% rentals
Neighborhood Stability: Low
Mobility:
Average
Unusual or Unique Characteristics
• High % enrolled in college
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G.46
Park Name:
Classification:
Tract(s):
Marscot Park
Neighborhood
53.02 and 53.04
Race:
76% White and 16% Black
Household
Average
Children:
Below average
Age:
Average
Education:
Slightly above average
Employment:
High participation in labor force
Income:
Average
Housing:
38% owner occupied and 56% renters
Neighborhood Stability: High turnover rate
Mobility:
IHigh disabilities among 16-64 year olds
Unusual or Unique Characteristics
• Family income lower
• Percentage of college students
slightly above average
• 40% 10+ units (1950-85)
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G.47
Park Name: Marshall Park
Classification: Community
Tract(s): 1, 2, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 31.02, 38.01, and 65
Race: 71.4% White, 13.08% Black, and 13.08% Hispanic
Household Average
Children: Slightly below average
Age: Average
Education: Low, 21.68% without a high school diploma
Employment: Average
Income: Average, family income lower than average
Housing: 51 % owner occupied, 41 % rentals, and 8% vacant
Neighborhood Stability: Slightly lower than average
Mobility: Average
Unusual or Unique Characteristics
• Above average poverty rate
19.84%
• 13.58% without vehicle
• 5.81 % no telephone
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Park Name: Mc Kinch Park
Classification: Neighborhood
Tract(s): 36.02, 37, 51, and 52.01
Race:
57.47% White, 27.2% Black, and 5.2% Asian
Household
High family household because of single mothers
Children:
Above average
Age:
Average (ave. median age = 30.6)
Education:
Low to moderate
Employment:
Average
Income:
Low (per capita = $15,771)
Housing:
49% owner occupied, 46% rentals, and 5% vacant
Neighborhood Stability: Stable
Mobility:
Above average disabilities
Unusual or Unique Characteristics
7.18% foreign born
Low family income
• High % with and without high
school diploma
Low % with college degree
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G.49
Park Name: Miller Road Community Center
Classification: Community
Tract(s): 27, 28, 52.01, 53.02, 53.03, and 53.04
Race: 75% White and 15.91 % Black
Household Families, but high % single females
Children: Average
Age: Average
Education: Above average high school graduates
Employment: High participation in labor force
Income: Average
Housing: 48% owner occupied and 46% rentals
Neighborhood Stability: Low to moderate
Mobility: High
Unusual or Unique Characteristics
• Lower than average poverty rate
(12.44%)
• High % of housing built between
1950-1989
G.50
�3 Park Name:
Classification:
Tract(s):
Race:
Household
Children:
Moore, Harold A. Park
Neighborhood
1, 2, and 32
68% White, 13% Black, and 16% Hispanic
Families
Above average
Age: Average
Education: Low, 23% without high school diploma
Employment: Slightly lower, higher % not in work force
Income: Below average (per capita = $16,127)
Housing: 67% owner occupied and 28% rentals
Neighborhood Stability: Above average
Mobility: Slightly lower
Unusual or Unique Characteristics
• High % with physical and sensory
disabilities
• Family median income
significantly lower than non -family
income
• Poverty rate in families higher at
17.18%
• High % families with children and
female household with children
• 70% homes built before 1959
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G.51
Park Name: Moores Park
Classification: Community
Tract(s): 13, 14, 15, 16, 17.01, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, and 37
Race:
69% White and 21 % Black
Household
Mix of families and singles
Children:
Slightly below average
Age:
Average
Education:
Average
Employment:
Slightly below average
Income:
Average
Housing:
56.7% owner occupied, 35.85% rentals, and 7.45% vacant
Neighborhood Stability: Average
Mobility:
Above average for under 65, above average for 65+
Unusual or Unique Characteristics
r
• Above average take public
transportation or walk to work
• Slightly lower family income
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G.52
Park Name: Munn Park
Classification: Neighborhood
Tract(s): 28, 29.01, 29.02, and 53.04
Race: 73% White and 16% Black
Household Mixed, high % of single males
Children:' Very low
Age: Average
Education: High, 30% college graduates with B.A. or graduate degrees
Employment: High participation in labor force
Income: Above average (per capita = $19,446)
Housing: 30.5% owner occupied, 64.6% rentals, and 4.9% vacant
Neighborhood Stability: High turnover rate
Mobility: Above average limitation among 16-64 year olds
Unusual or Unique Characteristics
• 57% enrolled in college
• 8.88% foreign born
• High non -family income
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G.53
Park Name: Oak Park
Classification: Neighborhood
Tract(s): 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, and 65
Race: 64% White and 17% Black
Household Mixed, high % of singles
Children: Below average
Age: Slightly younger (ave. median age = 29.6)
Education: Low, 23.93% without high school diploma
Employment: Above average unemployment rate
Income: Average (per capita = $17,256), low family income
Housing: 54.98% renters, housing built before 1939
Neighborhood Stability: Low stability
Mobility: Above average disabilities among 16-64 year olds
Unusual or Unique Characteristics
• 34% enrolled in college
• 5.67% foreign born
• High poverty rate (21.49%)
• 7.49% no telephone
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G.54
,i Park Name: 119t" Armory Park
Classification: Neighborhood
Tract(s): 9, 10, 12, and 65
Race:
74.26% White and 11.76% Black
Household
Average (families)
Children:
Average
Age:
Average (ave. median age = 30.3)
Education:
Above average (more bachelor/graduate degrees)
Employment:
High participation in labor force
Income:
Average (per capita = $17,094)
Housing:
56% owner occupied and 36% rental
Neighborhood Stability: Average
Mobility:
Above average employment disability
Unusual or Unique Characteristics
• Low % drive to work, 6.7% walk,
4.6% work at home
• High % of homes built before
1939
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G.55
Park Name: Ormond Park
Classification: Neighborhood
Tract(s): 8, 9, 10, 31.02, and 65
Race: 74.48% White, 11.14% Black, and 13.09% Hispanic
Household Families, married couples
Children: Average
Age: Average
Education: High
Employment: Average
Income: Above average (per capita = $19,175)
Housing: 66% owner occupied and 29% rentals
Neighborhood Stability: Stable
Mobility: Slightly above average disabilities among 16-64 year olds
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Unusual or Unique Characteristics
• High % have B.A. and graduate
degrees
• 30% of school age persons are
enrolled in college
• High % of housing built before
1950
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G.56
Park Name: Osborn Park
Classification: Neighborhood
Tract(s): 4
Race:
62% White and 28% Black
Household
Families
Children:
Average
Age:
Older (ave. median age = 33.15)
Education:
High
Employment:
High participation in labor force
Income:
High (per capita = $22,731)
Housing:
75% owner occupied homes built before 1939
Neighborhood Stability: Slightly below average
Mobility:
Good, but some disabilities
l Unusual or Unique Characteristics
• High % of 65+ with mobility
disabilities
• High % with B.A. and graduate
degrees
• Low poverty rate (11.47%)
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G.57
Park Name: Pleasant View Park
Classification: Community
Tract(s): 17.02, 26, 27, 36.01, 36.02, 37, 51, 52.01, and 53.03
Race: 59% White and 28% Black
Household Families
Children: Above average
Age: Above average (ave. median age = 33.07)
Education: Average, higher % high school grads and with some college
Employment: Average
Income: Average
Housing: 62% owner occupied and 34% rentals
Neighborhood Stability: Stable
Mobility: Average
} Unusual or Unique Characteristics
• Above average female
households with children
(13.73%)
• High % employed in production
and transportation
• High % of housing built between
1950-1979
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G.58
-,j Park Name:
Porter Park
Classification:
Neighborhood
Tract(s):
1, 8, 9, and 31.02
Race:
73.85% White, 11.26% Black, and 14.79% Hispanic
Household
Families
Children:
Average
Age:
Average
Education:
Low, 25% without a high school education
Employment:
Low participation in labor force
Income:
Average
Housing:
65% owner occupied and 30% rentals
Neighborhood Stability: Above average
Mobility:
Average
Unusual or Unique Characteristics
• High % married couples without
children
• High % of persons 65+
• High % receives retirement and
Social Security income
• High % of housing built pre 1940
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G.59
Park Name:
Poxson Park
Classification:
Neighborhood
Tract(s):
23, 26, 27, 28, and 29.01
Race:
83% White and 8% Black
Household
Families
Children:
Low
Age:
Older (ave. median age = 34.41)
Education:
Average
Employment:
Average
Income:
Average
Housing:
71 % owner occupied, high % built before 1959
Neighborhood Stability: Very stable
Mobility:
Average with some limitations among 65+
Unusual or Unique Characteristics
• Above average single female
population
• 31 % of all students are enrolled in
college
• Higher % receives retirement and
Social Security income
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G.60
Park Name: Quentin Park
Classification: Community
Tract(s): 4, 14, 15, 16, 17.01, 17.02, 19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, 35, 36.02, and 37
Race: 65% White and 26% Black
Household Mix of families and singles
Children: Slightly below average
Age: Older (ave. median age = 34.34)
Education: Above average
Employment: Slightly below average participation in labor force
Income: Average
Housing: 58.77% owner occupied and 33.9% rentals
Neighborhood Stability: Stable
Mobility: Good mobility with some limitations among 65+
Unusual or Unique Characteristics
• Higher % carpool and take public
transportation to work
• Higher % receives retirement
income and Social Security
• Housing stock pre 1970
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G.61
-1 Park Name: Reasoner Park
Classification: Neighborhood
Tract(s): 1, 2, 3, and 7
Race: 63% White, 19% Black, and 18% Hispanic
Household Families
Children: High
Age: Younger (ave. median age = 28.73)
Education: Low, 26.35% without high school education
Employment: Low participation in labor force
Income: Low (per capita = $13,962)
Housing: 41.5% owner occupied, 47.17% rentals, and 11.33% vacant
Neighborhood Stability: Low
Mobility: Average
f ) Unusual or Unique Characteristics
• High % of single mothers are not
in labor force
• High % receives public assistance
• Tracts 2 BG1 and 3 BG 4 high
poverty, others at or above city
average
• 7.98% without telephone
• Older housing stock
• High % of female households with
children and single males
G.62
Park Name: Regent Park
Classification: Neighborhood
Tract(s): 10, 12, 21, and 65
Race: 66% White, 18% Black, and 15% Hispanic
Household Families
Children: Above average
Age: Young (ave. median age = 28.48)
Education: Low, 22.2% without high school education
Employment: Average
Income: Low (per capita = $13,995)
Housing: 51 % owner occupied, 40% rentals, and 9% vacant
Neighborhood Stability: Low
Mobility: Slight mobility issues among 0-64 year olds
l Unusual or Unique Characteristics
i J
• High % use public transportation
or walk to work
• High poverty rate (25.61 %)
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G.63
Park Name: Reola Park
Classification: Neighborhood
Tract(s): 23 and 26
Race:
85% White and 7% Black
Household
Families and high % of single females
Children:
Low
Age:
Below average (ave. median age = 29.58)
Education:
Above average, higher % with B.A.
Employment:
High participation in labor force '
Income:
Lower than average (per capita = $16,836)
Housing:
74% owner occupied and 21 % rentals
Neighborhood Stability: Stable
Mobility:
Good mobility with some limitations among 65+
Unusual or Unique Characteristics
• 37% of students are enrolled in
college
• Low poverty rate (9.06%)
• Housing stock pre 1959
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G.64
Park Name: Reutter Park
Classification: Community
Tract(s):
4, 6, 7, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, and 65
Race:
50.74% White, 32.58% Black, 4.17% Asian, and 11.46 % Hispanic
Household
Mix of singles and families
Children:
Average
Age:
Young (ave. median age = 28.96)
Education:
Double bell curve
Employment:
Low participation in labor force
Income:
Low (per capita = $15,558)
Housing:
66% rentals, pre 1939 housing
Neighborhood Stability: High turnover rate
Mobility:
Average
t Unusual or Unique Characteristics
t
• 35.48% of those in school are
college students
• 7% foreign born
• Higher % take public
transportation or walk to work
• High poverty rate (31.62%
• High % without high school
education and college degree
• Tract 6 BG 1 increases % with
college education
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G.65
Park Name: Risdale Park
Classification: Community
Tract(s): 22.02, 214, 17.02, 36.01, 36.02, 37, 51, and 52.01
Race: 53% White and 34% Black
Household Families with high % of female households with children (15.57%)
Children: High
Age: Average
Education: Slightly above average
Employment: Average
Income: Below average (per capita = $16,437)
Housing: 56.44% owner occupied and 38% rentals
Neighborhood Stability: Stable
Mobility: Some disability issues among working age persons
Unusual or Unique Characteristics
• 16.18% carpool to work
• Higher % of single mothers in
labor force
• High % with high school diploma
and some college
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Park Name: Riverpoint Park
Classification: Community
Tract(s): 6, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21 24, and 65
Race: 59.21 % White, 25.61 % Black, and 12.35% Hispanic
Household Mix of families and singles
Children: Average
Age: Below average (ave. median age=.29.51)
Education: Low, 22.69% without a high school education
Employment: Low participation in labor force
Income: Low (per capita = $15,408)
Housing: 36% owner occupied, 53% rentals, and 11 % vacant
Neighborhood Stability: Low
Mobility: Average
Unusual or Unique Characteristics
• 29.72% of students are enrolled in
college
• 9.2% foreign born
• High poverty rate (28.33%)
• 19.42% without a vehicle
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G.67
-,j Park Name: Riverside Park
Classification: Neighborhood
Tract(s): 17.01, 24, and 25
Race: 80% White and 12% Black
Household Families, high % of married couples without children
Children: Low
Age: Older (ave. median age = 37.07)
Education: High % with B.A. and graduate degrees
Employment: Average
Income: High (per capita = $29,794)
Housing: 77% owner occupied, older housing stock pre 1960
Neighborhood Stability: Stable
Mobility: Good mobility, above average disabilities among 65+
±� Unusual or Unique Characteristics
• Above average % take public
transportation to -work
• Low poverty rate (9.5%)
• High % receives retirement and
Social Security income
Riverside
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Park Name: St. Joseph Park
Classification: Community
Tract(s): 4, 5, 6, 15, and 16
Race: 45.37% White and 43.75% Black
Household Mix of families and singles, high % of single males
Children: Average
Age: Above average (ave. median age = 32.9)
Education: High
Employment: Low participation in labor force
Income: Slightly above average (per capita = $18,926)
Housing: 50% owner occupied, 41 % rentals, and 9% vacant,
Neighborhood Stability: Low stability, varies depending on tract.
Mobility: Mixed mobility, higher % of disabilities among 65+
r Unusual or Unique Characteristics
Mixed area, tracts 4 (BG 2, 3, &
4), 6 (BG 2), and 16 (BG 1 &2)
helps increase stability
• High poverty rate (24.82%)
• 9.78% receives public assistance
• 16.04% without a vehicle
St. Joseph
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G.69
} Park Name:
Seventh Park
Classification:
Neighborhood
Tract(s):
1, 8, and 32
Race: 71.32% White, 9.22% Black, and 20.26 Hispanic
Household Families
Children: High
Age: Average
Education: Low, 29.57% without a high school education
Employment: Low participation in labor force
Income: Slightly lower than average (per capita = $16,858)
Housing: 58% owner occupied and 25% rentals, housing stock pre 1960
Neighborhood Stability: Stable
Mobility: Good mobility
Unusual or Unique Characteristics
• High % walk to work
• Higher % receives Social Security
income
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G.70
-� Park Name: Stabler Park
Classification: Neighborhood
Tract(s): 12, 21, and 65
Race: 64.2% White, 19.3% Black, and 15.35% Hispanic
Household Families
Children: Above average
Age: Young (ave. median age = 28.47)
Education: Low, 23.15% without a high school education
Employment: Average
Income: Low (per capita = $13,173)
Housing: 51.68% owner occupied and 39.83% rentals
Neighborhood Stability: High turnover
Mobility: Average
` Unusual or Unique Characteristics
8.51 % foreign born
• 16.8% carpool to work
• High poverty rate (26.26%)
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G.71
} Park Name: Stroud Park
Classification: Neighborhood
Tract(s): 20, 22, and 23
Race:
83% White and 8% Black
Household
Families
Children:
Below average
Age:
Above average (ave. median age = 32.6)
Education:
High
Employment:
Average
Income:
High (per capita = $23,995)
Housing:
75% owner occupied and 19% rentals
Neighborhood Stability: Stable
Mobility:
Good mobility, some disabilities among 65+
} Unusual or Unique Characteristics
• High % of single female
household
• High % of college students
• High % take public transportation
to work
• Housing stock pre 1960
G.72
Park Name: Sunset Hills Park
Classification: Neighborhood
Tract(s): 33.01, 33.02, and 34
Race:
69% White and 17.7% Black
Household
Families
Children:
Average
Age:
Older (ave. median age = 38.10)
Education:
Above average
Employment:
Low participation in labor force
Income:
Above average (per capita = $19,936)
Housing:
71 % owner occupied and 25% rentals
Neighborhood Stability: Stable
Mobility:
Mobile, some limitation among 65+
Unusual or Unique Characteristics
• High senior population
• Higher % receives retirement and
Social Security income
• High % of housing built between
1950-1989
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G.73
r �} Park.Name: Sycamore Park
Classification: Community
Tract(s): 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, and 23
Race:
68.08% White, 17.57% Black, and 12.02% Hispanic
Household
Mix of families and singles
Children:
Average
Age:
Average
Education:
Low, 20.06% without a high school education
Employment:
Below average participation in labor force
Income:
Below average (per capita=$16,812)
Housing:
49% owner occupied and 42% rentals
Neighborhood Stability: Below average
Mobility:
Average
l Unusual or Unique Characteristics
• 8% foreign born
• High % take public transportation
or walk to work
• High poverty rate (22.23%)
• Housing stock built pre 1950
Sycamore
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G.74
Park Name:
Classification:
Tract(s):
Tammany Park
Neighborhood
29.01
Race:
74% White and 16.74% Black
Household
Families
Children:
High
Age:
Older (ave. median age = 35.3)
Education:
High, many with B.A. and graduate degrees
Employment:
Above average participation in labor.force
Income:
High (per capita = $20, 015)
Housing:
62.46% owner occupied and 35.45% rentals
Neighborhood Stability: Stable
Mobility:
Good mobility
Unusual or Unique Characteristics
• High % of college students
• High % of government workers
• Low poverty rate (8.84%)
• High % of both parents in labor
force
• High % of homes built between
1970-1989
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G.75
Park Name: Tecumseh Park
Classification: Neighborhood
Tract(s): 1, 2, 3, 32, 33.01, 33.02, and 34
Race:
67.51 % White, 18.81 % Black, and 10.6% Hispanic
Household
Families
Children:
Above average
Age:
Older (ave. median age = 34.59)
Education:
Average
Employment:
Low participation in labor force
Income:
High (per capita = $25,654)
Housing:
67% owner occupied and 27% rentals
Neighborhood Stability: Stable
Mobility:
Average
l Unusual or Unique Characteristics
• High % of elementary/high school
enrollees
• High % attend private
elementary/high schools
• High %' of homes built between
1940-1969
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G.76
Park Name: Trager Park
Classification: Neighborhood
Tract(s): 13, 20, 21, and 22
Race:
64.94% White, 19.73% Black, and 12.59% Hispanic
Household
Families
Children:
High
Age:
Below average (ave. median age = 30.04)
Education:
Low, 23.59% without a high school education
Employment:
Low participation in labor force
Income:
Average (per capita = $17,398)
Housing:
50/50 owner occupied/rentals with 10% vacancy
Neighborhood Stability: High turnover
Mobility:
Some limitation among 16-64 year olds
Unusual or Unique Characteristics
• High stability in tract 22 helps
level off instability in other tracts
• 9.09% foreign born
• Higher % take public
transportation or walk to work
• Higher % receives public
assistance
• High poverty rate (24.53%)
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G.77
Park Name:
Classification:
Tract(s):
Turner Mini Park
Neighborhood
2 and 7
Race:
70.36% White, 14.48% Black, and 15.83% Hispanic
Household
Mix of families and singles
Children:
Very Low
Age:
Below average (ave. median age = 30.15)
Education:
Low, 25.18% without a high school education
Employment:
High unemployment rate
Income:
Low (per capita = $15,457)
Housing:
21.52% owner occupied, 64.33% rentals, and 14.16% vacant
Neighborhood Stability: High turnover
Mobility:
Few disabilities among youth
Unusual or Unique Characteristics
• High % of single males
• Higher % receives public
assistance
• High poverty rate (23.4%)
• Housing stock built pre 1939
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G.78
Park Name: Wainwright Park
j Classification: Neighborhood
Tract(s): 17.02, 36.01, and 36.02
Race: 47.26% White, 38.11 % Black, 5.11 % Asian, and 8.66% Hispanic
Household Families
Children: High
Age: Above average (ave. median age = 32.62)
Education: Above average
Employment: Average
Income: Average (per capita = $17,384)
Housing: 68% owner occupied and 26% rentals
Neighborhood Stability: Stable
Mobility: Average, some limitation among those under 16 years of age
r l Unusual or Unique Characteristics .
• High % of female household with
children
• 29.28% are high school graduates
and 29% with some college
education
• High % of housing built from
1960-1979
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G.79
r-- Park Name: Waldo Park
Classification: Neighborhood
Tract(s): 23, 26, 27, and 28
Race:
85% White and 8% Black
Household
Families
Children:
Low
Age:
Older (ave. median age = 34.8)
Education:
Above Average
Employment:
High participation in labor force
Income:
Above Average (per capita = $19,784)
Housing:
78.43% owner occupied and 17.17% rentals
Neighborhood Stability: Stable
Mobility:
High limitation among those 65+
Unusual or Unique Characteristics
• Higher % of married couples
without children
• High % receives retirement and
Social Security income
• Housing stock pre 1959
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G.80
Park Name: Walsh Park
Classification: Neighborhood
Tract(s): 21
Race: 60% White, 23.57% Black, and 16.59% Hispanic
Household Families
Children: High
Age: Young (ave. median age = 28.35)
Education: Low, 26.32% without a high school education
Employment: Above average participation in labor force
Income: Very low (per capita = $12,223)
Housing: 59.31 % owner occupied and 33.8% rentals
Neighborhood Stability: High turnover
Mobility: Above average disabilities for those under 65 years of age
Unusual or Unique Characteristics
• High % of female household with
children
• High % of students enrolled in
elementary and high school
• High % take public transportation
or walk to work
• High poverty rate (30%)
• High % receives public assistance
• High % of housing built before
1959
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G.81
Park Name:
Classification:
Tract(s):
Wentworth Park
Community
2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, and 65
Race:
58.54% White, 23.71% Black, and 14.17% Hispanic
Household
Mix of families and singles
Children:
Average
Age:
Young (ave. median age = 28.78)
Education:
Low, 23.59% without a high school education
Employment:
Low participation in labor force
Income:
Low (per capita = $15,112)
Housing:
27.67% owner occupied and 60.2% rentals
Neighborhood Stability: High turnover
Mobility:
Above average disabilities among 16-64 year olds
Unusual or Unique Characteristics
44.28% are singles
• Higher % take public
transportation or walk to work
• High poverty rate (26.76%)
• 6.77% without a telephone
G.82
Park Name: Westside Park
Classification: Community
Tract(s): 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 33.02, and 34
Race:
55.67% White, 31.26% Black, and 11.15% Hispanic
Household
Families
Children:
Slightly above average
Age:
Average
Education:
Average
Employment:
Below average participation in labor force
Income:
Average
Housing:
50.66% owner occupied and 28.75% rentals
Neighborhood Stability: Low
Mobility:
Average
Unusual or Unique Characteristics
• 12.59% female households with
children
• Above average poverty (24.22%)
Westside
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G.83
- Park Name: Willoughby Park
Classification: Neighborhood
Tract(s): 52.02 and 53.02
Race: 88% White and 6% Black
Household Families with children
Children: High
Age: Average
Education: Above average
Employment: High participation in labor force
Income: Below average (per capita = $16,612)
Housing: 62.84% owner occupied and 29.11 % rentals
Neighborhood Stability: High turnover
Mobility: Higher % of disabilities among 16 - 64 year olds
Unusual or Unique Characteristics
High % of both parents working
G.84
Park Name: Wilson Park
Classification: Neighborhood
Tract(s): 33.01 and 33.02
Race: 62.92% White, 20.94% Black, and 7.12% Asian
Household Families
Children: Above average
Age: Older (ave. median age = 37.3)
Education: Average
Employment: Low participation in labor force
Income: Above average (per capita = $20,610)
Housing: 62.48% owner occupied and 32.21 % rentals
Neighborhood Stability: Stable
Mobility: Average with some limitation among those under 16 years of age
Unusual or Unique Characteristics
• High % foreign born
• High % of elementary and high
school enrollees
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Park Name: Woodcreek
Classification: Neighborhood
Tract(s): 202.02
Race:
33.41 % White and 54.55% Black
Household
Families
Children:
Very high
Age:
Young (ave. median age = 28.9)
Education:
Slightly below average
Employment:
Average
Income:
Below average (per capita = $15,671)
Housing:
44.9% owner occupied and 47.96% rentals
Neighborhood Stability: high turnover, but stable base
Mobility:
Above average disabilities among 16-64 year olds
Unusual or Unique Characteristics
• High % of female households with
children
• Higher % of females in labor force
• Higher % of school age children
• High % of housing built 1960-
1989
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