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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-2015 Parks and Recreation 5-year (Master) Plan♦7' s-'. =N + ♦ ���`•• ��.: ��''+.•— it ��";, + •� - p -•' ' ":� •°„'�� `� d� s'1 �� Y tee, { 4� z TABLE OF CONTENTS Acknowledgments 2 Executive Summary 3 Community Description 12 Administrative Structure 17 Recreation Inventory 27 Planning Process 60 Public Input 61 Goals and Objectives 73 Action Plan 84 Appendix 92 City of Lansing Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015 A ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The City of Lansing's Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015, was a cooperative effort by the City of Lansing, the Lansing Parks and Recreation Department, Park Board Members and the citizens of Lansing. CITY OF LANSING Virg Bernero, Mayor City Council A'Lynne Robinson, President Eric Hewitt Kathy Dunbar, Vice President Brian Jeffries Tina Houghton Derrick Quinney Jessica Yorko Carol Wood Parks and Recreation Department Park Board Planning Board Planning Department Public Service Department LANSING SCHOOL DISTRICT City of Lansing Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015 Murdock Jemerson, Director of Parks and Recreation Paul Dykema, Parks and Forestry Manager Joan Lehnard, Special Recreation Services Coordinator Brett Kaschinske, Leisure & Special Services Manager Dick Schaefer, Landscape Architect Staff Rick Kibbey, President Luke Canfora Darlene Fancher Paul Carrier Ron Lott Patrick Murray Cynthia Ward John P. Ruge Sisi P. Bruch Beth Graham Holly Cordill Kathy Toby Andrew Frederick Brad Williams Georgina Nelson Bob Johnson, Director Chad Gamble, Director Andy Kilpatrick, Traffic Engineer Howard Cousins, Principal Everett High School James Toby, Chair of the Social Studies Department Mr.Semenski, US History Teacher Students 2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Mission Statement The mission of the Lansing Parks and Recreation Department is to enhance the quality of life through the preservation and maintenance of park lands, the provision of quality leisure time activities and the provision of special facilities which would otherwise not be available to Lansing residents. Introduction The Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015 was developed for guidance on how the City will fulfill the Department's mission over the next 5 years. The plan will not only provide guidance, but is necessary to be eligible for grant funding through the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The format of this plan has been established by the State of Michigan, Department of Natural Resources, Grants Management Section. The plan was formulated based on information gathered, analyzed and compiled from the following sources: 1. Input from the citizens of Lansing through: o A community survey o Strategic Storytelling Meeting (1) o Ward meetings (4) o Youth survey and workshop at Everett High School o Public Meetings Park Board — Initial Draft Review (2) City Council Committee on Public Services (2) o Public hearings - Park Board (1) - City Council (1) 2. Interviews with: o City Council o City Departments — Including Parks and Recreation, Planning and Public Service o Park Board members 3. Collaboration with other planning efforts underway in the City including: o The City -Wide Master Plan o The Non -Motorized Transportation Plan 4. Evaluation of: o Demographics o Natural features o Parks and recreation trends 5. Data compiled from previous Recreation Plans and City Policies City of Lansing 3 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Accomplishments 2005-2010 Park Millage Over the past five years the department has been able to accomplish programmatic and capital improvement goals of the past recreation plan largely due to the successful renewal of the Lansing Park Millage. A new one mil, five year millage was passed in November of 2005 with a 66% voter approval. If authorized to appear on the August 2010 ballot, the department can seek another renewal of one mil for five years. The department has been successful in using millage funds as a match for State grant funding. The following is a partial list of the projects that have been funded with millage and grant funding from 2005 to 2010. o Lansing River Trail South Extension ($426,500 matching funds from MDNR Trust Fund Grant) o Hunter Pool Renovation ($500,000 matching funds from MDNR Trust Fund Grant) - New splash playground, zero depth entry, water features for the main pool, climbing wall, upgrades to the mechanical systems, new pool liner and gutter system, sun shade, new seating and sunning areas, new perimeter fencing and bike racks. o Southside Community Center Renovations — Building addition and interior renovations o River Trail Amenities — Tables, benches, waste receptacles, bike racks, drinking fountains and signs o Ranney Parking Lot Improvements o Potter Park Playground Surfacing o Gier Community Center Gym Expansion o Sycamore Golf Course and First Tee Building o Reutter Park Site Renovations o Hunter Park Garden House - New greenhouse and mechanical system to allow for year round operation. o Westside Park — South ball field renovations, bleachers and dugouts and North ball field renovations of the ` ,I. bleachers and dugouts o Neighborhood Playground Renovations — Averill Ba ssett, , Barb Dean, Edmore, Frances, Forest, Graves, Hull Court, Ormond, Poxson, River Point, Washington anc Woodcreek Parks. o Picnic Shelters — Hunter, Scott Woods, Wainwright and Walsh Parks o Mt. Hope Cemetery — Perimeter fence and develop the Basin o Ranney Park - Score tower, dugout and press box renovations and expansion o Moores Park renovations and construction of a labyrinth for the 100 year anniversary of the park o Restroom Renovations —Foster, Marshall and St. Joseph Parks o Frances Park — Walking trail and river walk connection to Mt. Hope Avenue. City of Lansing 4 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY o Wainwright —Two new tennis courts o Davis Park walking trail loop and neighborhood connection o Turner Dodge parking lot renovations o Fenner Nature Area renovations to Prairie Pond deck Land Acquisition o River Trail South — Land was acquired between Cavanaugh Park and Maguire Park. This acquisition provides an opportunity for a future trail connection from Cavanaugh Park to Maguire Park and to the river trail north in Lansing and south to Delhi Township. o Maguire Park — Land was donated by Joe Maguire to be used as park land. A master plan for the park is in progress and include extending the Lansing River Trail. Studies Study Name Year Firm Conducting Study Wainwright Master Plan 2005 Landscape Architects & Planners, Inc. Data base/G IS/Website 2006 Capital Consultants, Inc. Maguire Park Master Plan 2006 Landscape Architects & Planners, Inc. River Trail Sign Master Plan 2006 Landscape Architects & Planners, Inc. Averill Park Master Plan 2006 Landscape Architects & Planners, Inc. Frances Park Master Plan 2008 C2AE Mt. Hope Cemetery Basin Master Plan 2008 DLZ Maguire Park Master Plan Update 2009 Bruce Stewart Regionalization In 2006, the Potter Park Zoo millage was passed, providing funding from Ingham County residents. In July 2007 the Zoo officially became an Ingham County run facility. Although the ownership of the Zoo remains with the city of Lansing, passage of a county -wide zoo millage put both the funding and management of the zoo under the County. Into the Future: 2010-2015 The State of Michigan and the U.S. in general is in one of the worst recessions in decades. Lansing is in particular rough times with high unemployment and home foreclosures. People are traveling less and using more municipal recreation facilities. In these circumstances it is more important than ever to provide affordable, local recreational opportunities. Future regionalization efforts could focus on the possible creation of a River Trail Authority. This authority will consist°of stakeholders from surrounding local units of governments. A separate commission made up of representatives from those local units of governments will serve to administer the trails development, maintenance and funding. Even in these tough economic conditions, the Lansing Parks and Recreation Department has been able to maintain the existing park system in good condition. The Department hopes to continue to utilize the park City of Lansing 5 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY millage to build, repair and operate recreation facilities to meet the needs of the community. The Department intends to start campaigning for the renewal of the Park Millage in 2010. With voter support of the millage the Department can continue to make the park system more responsive to the demands of the community. City of Lansing 6 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Goals and Objectives GOAL OBJECTIVE Goal 1: Objective A: To maintain safe parks Quickly and effectively address public safety concerns Objective e : Continue to promote cooperation and reporting programs Goal It: Objective A: Promote and enhance the Recreation as an economic development tool financial stability of the Lansing Objective e park system through the Regionalization Objective C. following methods: General Fund Objective D: 1 Mill tax renewal Objective E. Grants from Federal, State and Local Sources Objective F. Gifts, Donations and Endowments, Bonds and Loans Objective G: Evaluation of Park Lands Holdings Objective H: User Fees and Rental Rates Goal III: Objective A: Maintain, assess, develop and To provide systematic and effective maintenance Objective e: preserve park lands and facilities in order to provide for the needs The provision of land for recreation in quantities sufficient to meet the existing and of present and future future recreation needs of the population and to preserve the natural resources generations and identity of the community Objective C: To continue efforts of meeting accessibility requirements Objective D: To continue to provide cemetery services Objective E. To encourage the preservation of Lansing's natural systems and features, cultural elements, historic attractions and education interpretation opportunities Objective F. To encourage environmental stewardship Objective G: To continue physical development projects currently underway and new innovative projects in the future City of Lansing Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Goal IV: Objective A: Promote the development of To identify recreation/leisure program resources new recreation programs with active sports facilities and Objective e: passive leisure opportunities To assess existing facilities as to their sustainability for programming purposes which are in high demand, or are innovative, unique or not Objective C.- presently provided by municipal To monitor service and participation levels for future planning efforts or private sectors Goal V: Objective A: Promote interaction, To develop and maintain partnerships/coalitions with community groups, involvement and communication educational institutions and faith -based organizations Objective e: between the Parks and Recreation Department, the To implement quality management principals at all levels Objective C. citizens of Lansing and surrounding communities To acknowledge the importance of public input and contact with community leaders Objective D: To promote and market the park system and the benefits that are provided to the public City of Lansing Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Action 2010-2015 The Parks Department cares for parks by allocating funds to different scopes of work. The Department goes through an annual budgeting process where funds are allocated to planning, neighborhood park renovations, repair and maintenance and capital improvement projects that are grant eligible. For example, every year funds are allocated for improvements and maintenance of five to six neighborhood playgrounds. These items are not included in the Capital Improvement Schedule of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan because they are typically repair/maintenance projects, are smaller projects that can be funded through the general fund or park millage or they are not eligible for MDNRE grant funds. The 2010/2011 Park Millage Fund allocation is included in the appendix. Two types of action plans were developed for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The plans were developed based upon input gathered from surveys, public input meetings, interviews, city-wide planning efforts, demographic data, land use trends and efforts of adjacent communities. Long-range (5 year) capital improvement projects that are eligible for funding through grant sources such as the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment (MDNRE) and Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) are included in the Capital Improvement Schedule. The Planning Program identifies master plans, studies, marketing and management plans. Several Capital Improvement projects from the 2005-2010 Parks and Recreation Master Plan were not completed in the last five years. These items are being moved forward into this Plan or proceeding through other organizations. Those items include: o Acquire North Leg of Norfolk Railroad Right of Way and Extend Lansing River Trail from McGuire Park to the Kenneth Hope Soccer Complex —This item is not included in this Plan because Delhi Charter Township is extending their Non -Motorized Trail in these locations. o Potter Park Zoo —The responsibility for renovations of exhibits has moved to Ingham County. o Ranney Park — Development of a Gazebo and Trail are included in this Plan. o River Trail — Extending the River Trail from Michigan Avenue to Cherry Hill Park is included in this Plan. o River Trail from Shiawassee Street to Michigan Avenue — This project was completed through the redevelopment of the Ottawa Street Power Plant for the Accident Fund World Headquarters. o River Trail — Extend River Trail from Moores River Drive to Grand River Park is included in this Plan. o Crego Park —The development of Crego Park is included in this Plan. o Modular Skate Park —The development of a modular skate park is in this Plan. Capital Improvement Schedule Project Beck Park - Development (Pavilion and trail) Crego Park - Improvements (site plan for passive day use) Gier Park — Splash Pad Letts Community Center - Splash Pad Match Potential Grant Funds Project Total $100,000 $100,000 $200,000 $1,500,000 $500,000 $2,000,000 $62,500 $187,500 $250,000 $62,500 $187,500 $250,000 City of Lansing 9 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Project Match Potential Grant Funds Project Total Ranney Park - Develop a Gazebo and Loop Trail $50,000 $150,000 $200,000 River Trail - Michigan Ave. to Cherry Hill Park $2,200,000 $550,000 $2,750,000 River Trail - Extend Northern Route to Delta $1,500,000 $500,000 $2,000,000 Township River Trail - Moores River Dr. to Riverside Park to $452,500 $1,357,500 $1,810,000 Grand River Park Washington Park - Develop a Modular Skate Park $25,000 $75,000 $100,000 TBD - Develop an Outdoor Basketball Facility $25,000 $25,000 $50,000 Maintenance and Sustainability of Neighborhood $250,000 Parks Planning Program Project Est. Cost Collaborative Efforts with Other Departments: Citywide - Non -Motorized Transportation (2009/2010) NA Frances Park - Work with Public Service on the completion of the non -motorized $197,500 pathway from Cambridge to the existing pathway at Frances Park on the north side of Moores River Drive. Lansing Parks and Recreation Department Adado Park- Park Master Plan $18,000 Beck Park - Park Master Plan $10,000 Citywide - Forest Master Plan $25,000 Citywide - Conservation and Preservation Master Plan $50,000 Comstock Park - Park Master Plan $15,000 Crego Park- Park Master Plan $15,000 Edmore Park- Grand River Access Master Plan (kayak launch with acquisition of land for $15,000 parking) Grand River Park- Municipal Marina Master Plan $25,000 Groesbeck Golf Course - Golf Course Master Plan and Study of Drainage Systems $30,000 Riverfront near Impression 5 - Plan to Develop Boat Dock and Restroom $50,000 Red Cedar Park- Park Master Plan $20,000 Riverside to Grand River Park -Trail Master Plan $25,000 Football Facility Master Plan - Study locations and develop master plan $20,000 Outdoor Basketball Facility -Study locations and develop master plan $15,000 Waverly Park- Park Master Plan $15,000 Citywide - Community Garden Study $20,000 Citywide - Stormwater Management Study $50,000 Citywide - Shoreline Green Initiative Study $40,000 Poxson Park -Trail Feasibility Study $15,000 River Trail - Ranney Park Trail Study $15,000 City of Lansing 10 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015 Location TBD — Specialty Activities Study (Dog parks, splash pads, etc.) Ward 2 and 3 — Consumer Power Corridor Trail Study Park Map Update Website Updates Cemetery Management Plan City of Lansing Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY $15,000 $25,000 $10,000 $10,000 $25,000 11 COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION Political Boundaries Besides being the capital city of Michigan, Lansing is the sixth largest city in the state. It is located in Ingham County and is bordered by the cities of East Lansing, Holt, Waverly and DeWitt. The Grand River, Red Cedar River and Sycamore Creek run through the city. Lansing is an urban area with small areas of undeveloped land which are mainly held by the City of Lansing, Lansing School District and the Board of Water and Light. The city is divided into four political wards. Land Use Patterns, Development Trends and Zoning With the loss of two GM plants in Lansing and poor economic conditions and high unemployment in the state of Michigan the city of Lansing has declined in population over the past several years. In the residential areas there are high vacancies because of house foreclosure. Despite these conditions there have been several new developments in downtown Lansing including redevelopment of the Lansing Board of Water and Light Ottawa Street Power Station into offices for the Accident Fund World Headquarters, a new city market, conversion of the Prudden Wheel Factory into lofts and the construction of the Stadium District mixed use building. The Department of Planning and Neighborhood Development is responsible for building safety, code compliance, economic incentive programs and administration of the zoning code, land use planning and the City Master Plan. Natural Features Topography There is generally very little change in elevation within the city, except for areas that lie on the Mason Glacial Esker. The rivers and creek banks have gradually sloping banks that rise between 0 to 10 feet. Water Resources, Fish and Wildlife Lansing has abundant water resources. The Grand and Red Cedar Rivers as well as Sycamore Creek, flow through the city. The Grand River flows east into the city from the western boundary to the central region of this city where it joins the Red Cedar River and from there it turns and flows north through the downtown. Just past the downtown the Grand River turns and flows westward to exit the city. The Red Cedar River enters the city on the eastern boundary at Michigan State University and flows westward until it joins the Grand River. The Sycamore Creek flows from the south end of the city north and joins the Red Cedar River at Shubel Park. There are four lakes in the city. The department owns Fidelity Lake, located in Crego Park. It was a borrow pit created during the construction of Expressway 127. It has sufficient size and water quality to support aquatic life and a fish population. There is public access to Jones Lake, a small lake in the northern region of the city, which is also owned by the department. Ingham County operates Hawk Island Park in the southern end of the city. This is another borrow pit that is now water filled with public access for swimming, boating and fishing. The only other lake in the city is Bear Lake which is owned by Michigan State University and does not currently provide public access. City of Lansing 12 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015 COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION The floodplains and wetlands associated with the rivers and creeks provide many benefits to the city including a pollution buffer for the waterways, storm recharge areas and wildlife habitat. Many of these areas are associated with city -owned parkland and consequentially are preserved from development. The waterways and small and large land holdings provide valuable habitat within an urban environment that benefit fish and other wildlife. The contiguous green space created from the proximity of several park areas in the city as well as the rivers provide key wildlife corridors in the city. There are two areas where the combined park land creates large wildlife corridors. One area is over 705 acres and it includes Potter Park, Shubel Park, Fenner Nature Center, Crego Park, Mt. Hope and Evergreen Cemetery, Scott Woods and Hawk Island. The other area is over 128 acres and includes Bancroft Park, Groesbeck Golf Course, Ormond Park and Fairview Park. The abundant water resources provide fishing opportunities as well as wildlife habitat. Natural areas such as the Fenner Nature Center, Crego Park, Shubel Park and Scott woods provide habitat for wildlife from small rodents to wild turkeys, fox, deer, cranes and other birds. Soils and Vegetation The majority of the soils in the city are disturbed urban soil, classified as Marlett-Capac soils. These soils are associated with well drained to poorly drained loamy soils. There is also a large ratio of land within the floodplain of the Grand and Red Cedar Rivers that is subject to periodic flooding and silting. Most of the land with the exception of Scott Woods has been disturbed by development. The existing vegetation was primarily planted through the years. The park lands contain a large amount of Oak, Ash and Maple trees in the drier areas and Black Locust, Willow, Box Elder and Cottonwoods along the river banks. Climate The city experiences four -seasons, modulated by the effect of the Great Lakes. The climate is typical of most Michigan cities in the Lower Peninsula. Contaminated Sites According to the 2005-2010 Recreation Plan, the Parks and Recreation Department had three contaminated sites. Crego Park: This Park has been completely remediated. The MDNRE has approved use of the site for recreational purposes. The remediation plan is in the final stages and the property is in the process of being removed from the list of contaminated sites. Barb Dean Tot Lot (Garden Street Site): This site was part of a major cleanup effort completed in mid-1994 and it has been completely remediated. The park was redeveloped and opened in late 1994 and will continue to be monitored by monitoring wells on -site. City of Lansing 13 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015 COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION Paulson Property: This 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 industrial sites. A composite of contaminates have been found on the site. Transportation There are several different types of transportation routes in the city. There are surface roads, highways and expressways that run through and around the city. Buses for public transportation are owned and operated by the Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA). The buses stop near many of the parks and community centers. The Spec-Tran service offered by CATA provides paratransit service for people who unable to use CATA's fixed route service. There are also non -motorized transportation routes in the city including on -street bike lanes, sidewalks and the River Trail. The River Trail system is the heart of the existing off -road path system. Planning Initiatives There are several planning initiatives underway in the City. There have been meetings and sharing of information between the various departments and consultants involved to allow for cohesion of information between the various plans and to encourage a shared vision for Lansing. Lansing Comprehensive Plan The City Planning Department with assistance of planning consultants is revising the City Comprehensive Plan. The plan has not been updated since 1982. The Plan will describe future land use patterns and policies, including neighborhoods, economic activities, transportation systems and recreation amenities and objectives, strategies and actions for implementing the desired changes. Non -Motorized Transportation Plan The City Public Service Department with assistance of trail planners and trail design consultants is developing a Non -Motorized Transportation Plan. The goal of the plan is to develop a framework for creating a comprehensive network of sidewalks, trails, bike lanes, crosswalks and other non -motorized facilities in the city of Lansing. The plan will include maps of existing and proposed routes, guidelines, policies, objectives, strategies and actions for implementation of the plan. As part of this initiative the City Council adopted the Complete Streets Ordinance in August 2009. The ordinance states that the city will have a non -motorized network plan, and will update it every 5 years. The ordinance sets a goal of 5% of infrastructure funding per year for non -motorized facilities. The Grand Vision A team consisting of the Lansing Economic Development Corporation, city of Lansing departments including Parks and Recreation, Planning and Neighborhood Development and Public Service; Michigan State University Community Design Initiative and Landscape Architects & Planners, Inc. was gathered in 2009 to study downtown Lansing along the Grand River between Grand Avenue, Michigan Avenue, Kalamazoo Street and Shiawassee Street. The plan was titled "The Grand Vision" and its purpose is to encourage economic development in the study area with redevelopment that includes spaces for people to work, live and recreate. The plan includes concepts for pedestrian connections to the river trail, parks and businesses; creating green City of Lansing 14 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015 COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION spaces and increasing access to the Grand River. The parks impacted by the Grand Vision include Adado Riverfront Park, Wentworth Park and the River Trail. Future enhancements to these parks include redeveloping the River Trail on the east side of the river, developing the River Trail on the west side of the river and building a pedestrian bridge under Kalamazoo and Michigan Avenue on the west side of the river. Accident Fund - Ottawa Power Station Project The construction of the Accident Fund headquarters began at the former Lansing Board of Water and Light Ottawa Power Station in 2009. Once the project is complete it will revitalize the downtown area and transform the adjacent Wentworth Park. The site elements will create a vital connection from the downtown businesses to the River Trail. The plans for Wentworth Park include pedestrian and bicycle access from the corner of Michigan and Grand Avenue and Ottawa and Grand Avenue across the site and to the River Trail. A bridge will cross from the west to east side of the river. A commemorative space will be created that includes the existing 9-11 Memorial, existing Rotary Clock Tower and a third piece to be developed. Adado River Front Park The construction of the Market Place Development began in 2009 on the east side of the river with the new Lansing City Market. Future phases include an outdoor artificial skating rink and a mixed -use condominium complex. Adado Park has hosted the Common Ground Music Festival for the last 10 years. The main stage is set up across the river from the City Market. Each year the main stage is rented and it is one of the largest expenses. The construction of a festival stage would greatly impact the festival's bottom line and provide facilities for other events that take place in the park throughout the summer. Demographics Current demographic information was gathered from the 2006-2008 American Community Survey 3-Year Estimates, compiled by the US Census Bureau and trends were studied by making comparisons to the 1990 and 2000 US Census. The following demographics are presented as they are relevant to planning for future parks and recreation acquisition, development and programming. Lansing is the largest population center in the tri-county area which includes Clinton, Eaton and Ingham Counties. Lansing in fact has a larger population than Clinton or Eaton County. It is a diverse community with most of the population in the working age range of 18 to 65, with the median age being 32. Skilled workers in a variety of occupations live in the City with the top three industries being education services, health care and social assistance; manufacturing and retail trade. Most people work within 19 minutes of their home. The majority of people drove to work, but the passage of the Complete Streets Ordinance in August 2009 by the Lansing City Council and the current development of the Lansing Non -Motorized Transportation Plan show public and administrative support of providing infrastructure for non -motorized transportation. The population of Lansing steadily declined over the past 20 years. The decline is greater in Lansing than in any of the tri-counties. The decrease was first caused by City of Lansing 15 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015 COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION emigration to the surrounding suburban areas and more recently due to poor economic conditions in Lansing and the State of Michigan. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics as of September 2009, Lansing has an 11% unemployment rate which is higher than the national average of 9.8% and the lowest for metropolitan areas in Michigan. Much of the job loss is due to the decrease in manufacturing jobs in Lansing and Michigan. The new economic strategy proposed by Government Granholm is to become a Knowledge Based Economy. This new strategy focuses more on jobs that require a bachelors degree or technical certificate versus Michigan's traditional manufacturing economy. With the addition of firms in the rapidly growing insurance, finance, high and bio- tech and information technology industries Lansing has started taking steps to transition to this new model. In order to attract and retain new and existing workers Lansing needs to provide a vibrant city with places people want to work and play. Recreational spaces and programs are essential to this equation. City of Lansing 16 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015 ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE Administrative Structure Executive Branch - Mayor 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 Virg Bernero, who was reelected in November 2009 to serve from January 2010 to December 2013. Legislative Branch - City Council The City Council is comprised of eight members serving four year terms, whereby four members represent individual political wards and four members are elected at large. Below is a list of each of the members: 1st Ward Eric Hewitt 2"d Ward Tina Houghton 3`d Ward A'Lynne Robinson 4th Ward Jessica Yorko Advisory Board - Park Board At large Kathie Dunbar At Large Brian Jeffries At Large Derrick Quinney At Large Carol Wood 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 park board are as follows: 1st Ward Darlene Fancher 2"d Ward Rick Kibbey 3rd Ward Paul Carrier 4th Ward Patrick Murray At large Luke Canfora At Large Ron Lott At Large Cynthia Ward 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 change 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 proposal to the Mayor, along with the department's proposal. When the Mayor submits the proposal to council for action, the board's recommendations are also forwarded. This same procedure is followed with regard to budgetary matters. Each year, prior to December 1st, the board is required to prepare a written report evaluating the effectiveness of services and analyzing the status of priorities for services and activities of the department. City of Lansing 17 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015 ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE The Parks and Recreation Department The parks and recreation department, established by Section 4-305 of the City Charter, is responsible for the care, programming and future planning of its many facilities and land holdings. These responsibilities are accomplished through the administration of full and part-time staff under the supervision of the Director of Parks and Recreation, Murdock Jemerson. The Director accomplishes these tasks by the direction given from the Mayor in regard to carrying out the various city ordinances and policies. Department of Parks and Recreation - Staff Description The Parks and Recreation Department consists of four separate divisions; administration, field services, leisure services and golf/ice operations. Over the past few years, the Department lost over half of its staff due to early retirement offers, regular retirement and the transfer of the Potter Park Zoo staff to Ingham County. Because of the City's budget deficit, as staff departed, funding was not available to replace staff. In order to maintain the duties of the department with less people, the remaining staff had to assume additional responsibilities. Administration The administration division is responsible for the management of the department. Staff includes the Director, administrative and clerical staff. Administrative and clerical staff assists with payroll, accounts receivable and payable, personnel administration, issuance of park permits and reservations. Other functions of the division include budgeting for the department, day to day administration and park planning. Field Services This division is responsible for forestry operations, park maintenance and burials at the cemeteries. They are responsible for maintenance of safe and healthy trees in City parks and on City streets. Care includes trimming and removal of dead, damaged or diseased trees and limbs from these areas. They also maintain and stock a city nursery, which provides trees for residential streets, parks, cemeteries and golf courses as needed. Grounds and landscape maintenance crews are responsible for care and maintenance of turf, shrubs, ornamental trees and flowers as well as seasonal plantings in the parks. They also handle repair of tables, benches, signs and playground equipment as well as ice and snow removal on trails, parking areas and park sidewalks during the winter season. They also maintain City athletic fields, the public outdoor pools at Hunter and Moores Parks and cemetery burials and grounds maintenance. This division also provides recreational support services to the Leisure Services Division and over 150 city-wide special events. Leisure Services This division is responsible for operation of recreation programs in the 4 community centers, senior center, various after -school and summer programs, special recreation services, youth and adult competitive sports and specialized facilities with related programs. The Fenner Nature Center and Turner -Dodge House are also managed under this division. City of Lansing 18 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015 ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE Golf/Ice Operations This division operates the Departments only full -service golf course, Groesbeck Golf Course. This 18-hole golf course has a club -house, concession services, golf -cart rentals and in the near future computerized point of sale T-times. The golf course has had the distinction of being one of the top ten municipally run golf courses in the state of Michigan for a number of years. Over the next 5 years, the Department will work closely with the Ingham County Drain Commission as they work to provide drainage services for the community north of the golf course. To accomplish these modifications to the course, specifically the 7th hole, an enlargement of the ponds near the seventh hole may need to occur. The Department will work closely with a golf course designer to ensure the golf course remains challenging and safe. Sycamore is also home to the City's only driving range. The range has 56 T-off positions. The Golf/Ice Operations also works with The First Tee of Mid -Michigan. It is a 501 c3 non-profit organization whose mission is to teach youth important life skills, to give them the opportunity to interact with positive mentors and to be exposed to the game of golf. The program has had two very successful seasons. In 2009 they had over 1,500 youth participating in the program. Staff will continue to work with the Board of The First Tee of Mid -Michigan to promote the game of golf in the greater Lansing area. The Department operates the two ice rinks located at Washington Park. This division will continue to operate these ice rinks. Relationship with Other Agencies, -Departments and Organizations 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 As a spin off of the 2000-2005 Five Year Parks and Recreation Plan process, a Regional Directors Group was formed and later was renamed the "Heart of Michigan Trails". 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. Lansing School District Lansing park property abuts many of the District schools leading to a school/park relationship. In 2009, the South Side Community Center opened at the former Harry Hill High School. The Department and Lansing School District are sharing the facilities including recreational and meeting spaces. 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. The department is working with the Lansing School District in hopes of improving City of Lansing 19 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015 ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE integration between the school district's numerous facilities and the department's programming ability. The intent is to foster a close integration and cooperation to prevent the duplication of facilities to allow both organizations to better serve the Lansing residents. Friends of Fenner Nature Center Through a liscense agreement the Friends of Fenner Nature Center now manage programs at the Fenner Nature. The City maintains ownership of the property and provides some funding for staffing and maintenance. Lansing Boat Club The Lansing Boat Club manages the Lansing Municipal Marina located at Grand River Park. Principal Shopping District The Principal Shopping District promotes the downtown and surrounding neighborhoods in Lansing. They are funding and maintaining the synthetic ice rink that will be installed at Riverfront Park near the new City Market. Citizen Advisory Groups The department is assisted by several citizen advisory groups. These groups have been formed to advocate for a particular facility or recreational activity. During the planning and budgetary process they advocate for their specific area and throughout the year 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 them operate as non-profit corporations. City of Lansing 20 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015 Department Sponsored Boards Organization Foster Center Advisory Board Foster Park Youth Advisory Board Gier Park Advisory Board Letts Advisory Board Letts Youth Advisory Board Scott Center Advisory Board Friends Groups Organization Friends of Cooley Gardens Friends of Frances Park Friends of Turner Dodge House Friends of Greater Lansing Dog Parks Friends of Durant Park Friends of Comstock Park Friends of Lansing Historic Cemeteries Friends of Hunter Park ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE Park or Facility Foster Community Center Foster Community Center Gier Park Community Center Letts Community Center Letts Community Center Scott Center Park or Facility Cooley Gardens Frances Park Turner Dodge House Scott Woods Durant Park Comstock Park Evergreen, Mt. Hope and North Cemeteries Hunter Park Neighborhood Organizations Various neighborhood groups organized through the Lansing Neighborhood Council and Neighborhood Watch Program assist the department with neighborhood specific parks and facilities. See Appendix for list. Other Organizations Organization Lansing Area Skate, Bike & Rec. Foundation Lansing Community College Old Town Commercial Association REO Town Baker Donora Lansing Garden Club Greater Lansing Food Bank MSU Women's Crew MSU Men's Crew Club Lansing Oar and Paddle Club J & K Steamboat Lansing Boat Club Capitol Area BMX Association Moores Park Neighborhood Organization Friends of Fenner Nature Center City of Lansing Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015 Park or Facility Ranney Park Westside and Ranney Park Burchard Park River Point Park Caesar Donora Park Scott House: Sunken Gardens Foster Park Grand River Park Grand River Park Grand River Park Grand River Park Grand River Park Gier Park Moores Park Fenner Nature Center 21 ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE z 0 W City of Lansing 22 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015 ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE Policies Charter of the City of Lansing Establishment: The Charter of the City of Lansing, Michigan, was approved by the voters on August 8, 1978. Article 1, Chapter 1, Section 101 state, "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." Sale of Land: 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." Grants: 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 7-107 through 7-110 of the City Charter. Applications for grants requiring the addition of City staff 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 of elimination of grant funding. No grant, which is subject to these provisions shall be accepted with the approval of City Council." City Council Policy Resolutions Park Land Policy: This policy was adopted by City Council in 1979 and covers policies and procedures for the acquisition, development, encroachment and disposal of park land. In April 2003, the City Council adopted a resolution classifying City properties as dedicated park land. City ordinance states that the Mayor shall designate whether or not property acquired shall be added to the written inventory. When the Park Board is advising the Mayor on acquisitions, they need to recommend whether the land should be dedicated as park land and recommend a classification for the acquisition (i.e. neighborhood, community, city-wide or special use park). City of Lansing 23 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015 ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE Funding and Budget Operating Budget The Parks and Recreation Department's operating budget is funded through the general fund of the City. The department also administers two enterprise funds for the Golf and Cemetery operations. The enterprise funds are used to cover operating and capital costs. Service and program fees are charged to offset the general fund operations. 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 and free-standing equipment are not considered to be capital improvements. Current and Projected Budget 2009 - 2010 Department Appropriation Parks and Recreation General Fund Potter Park Zoo Fund Cemeteries Fund Golf Fund Parks Capital Improvements Total Parks & Recreation Position Summary Full -Time Positions FY 2008 Actual FY 2009 Adopted Budget FY 2009 FY 2010 Projected Proposed $7,980,546 $9,434,848 $8,578,210 $8,790,130 $2,968,236 $666,176 $738,547 $743,844 $703,830 $1,006,374 $1,113,303 $909,153 $891,640 % Change FY 09 Adopted FY10 Proposed -6.80% -4.70% -19.90% $1,687,310 $1,437,606 $1,437,606 $1,260,000-12.40% $6,328,096 $3,289,456 $3,090,603 $285,470 $14,308,642 $12,724,304 $11,668,813 $11,645,600 FY 2008 FY 2009 FY 2010 Budget Budget Proposed 65.0 66.0 56.0 City of Lansing 24 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015 ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE General Fund % Change Department Appropriation FY 09 FY 2009 Adopted FY 2008 Adopted FY 2009 FY 2010 FY10 Actual Budget Proiected Proposed Proposed Personnel 3,629,873 4,115,397 3,580,713 3,923,659 -4.70% Fringe Benefits 2,487,843 2,938,120 2,697,017 2,434,555-17.10% 6,117,716 7,053,517 6,277,730 6,358,214 -9.90% Operating 1,857,106 2,381,331 2,300,480 2,431,916 2.10% Capital 5,724 - - - Total 7,980,546 9,434,848 8,578,210 8,790,130 -6.80% Summary of Significant Changes See Department Appropriations Municipal Cemeteries % Change Fund FY 09 Department Appropriation FY 2009 Adopted FY 2008 Adopted FY 2009 FY 2010 FY10 Actual Budget Proiected Proposed Proposed Personnel 246,969 279,926 264,300 289,403 3.4% Fringe Benefits 172,091 208,007 208,007 142,732 -31.4% 419,060 487,933 472,307 432,135 -11.4% Operating 234,126 236,829 257,752 259,695 9.7% Capital - - - - Transfers 12,990 13,785 13,785 12,000 -12.9% Total 666,176 738,547 743,844 703,830 -4.7% Summary of Significant Changes: One vacant position is proposed to be eliminated in FY 2010. Cemetery maintenance is supplemented by Grounds and Landscaping and Forestry Staff. As a result, no impact on service is expected from the elimination of that currently -vacant position. City of Lansing 25 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015 Municipal Golf Course Enterprise Fund Department Appropriation Personnel Fringe Benefits Operating Capital Debt Service Transfers Tota I ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE FY 2009 FY 2008 Adopted FY 2009 FY 2010 Actual Budget Projected Proposed 322,038 314,975 297,946 307,507 145,608 167,368 167,368 159,377 467,646 482,343 465,314 466,884 424,909 4,999 108,820 515,080 5,000 110,880 325,872 5,000 112,967 311,431 5,000 108,325 1,006,374 1,113,303 909,153 891,640 % Change FY 09 Adopted FY10 Proposed -2.4% -4.8% -3.2% -39.5% 0.0% -2.3 % -12.9% -19.9% Summary of Significant Changes: This budget continues the operation of the 18-hole Groesbeck Golf Course, and the operation of the Sycamore Driving range. It is projected that the operation of these facilities alone will require a subsidy of $200,000 for FY 2010. The subsidy is split between the Parks millage funds and the General Fund. City of Lansing 26 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015 RECREATION INVENTORY The recreation inventory is an essential item to the Parks and Recreation Department. It allows the Department to assess the quantity and type of facilities and where they are located, showcase the variety of program and events offered; identify where new facilities should be built, where ADA upgrades are needed and opportunities for programs and events. The City continually updates the Facilities Inventory as renovations and additions occur so they have a current list. Programs and events administered by the Department within the past year are included in the program and event listing. After the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990 the Parks and Recreation Department developed a Transition Plan. The process involved completing accessibility assessments of the Lansing Park system and its facilities. The plan targeted barriers that hinder the availability of services, facilities, programs and activities for people with disabilities. The plan was completed and adopted by the City Council in 1993. The Department will be completing a new ADA evaluation of all park facilities in 2010. The Parks and Recreation Department's recent projects have been constructed to comply with all federal and state statutes regarding barrier -free compliance. It is a goal of the Department to continue to bring all facilities into compliance with these standards. 2 City of Lansing 27 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015 RECREATION INVENTORY PARK FACILITIES INVENTORY LANSING PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT W r w r m Y Q Z U r a O Q O u � w Q : w N O O N W Q co 0 U J Q m 1 w Q W r M f O Y W O Z C LL U O Q J U i m U xU_N K 0 m Y C)Qjm0:6 Q J JYU WW Z Q Nw a Q r Q w W O Y a. �w O m Q m Q 3w Q O a a N zcr O w m 3 m > w SPECIAL z x PARK INDEX PARK NAME FEATURES CITY MARKET, A AMPHITHEATER F-3 ADADO RIVERFRONT 1,4 18.42 • • D • • • , FESTIVALS LARGE OPEN E-8 ATTWOOD 3 28.80 • • • • • C'' ;.: FIELD C-6 AVERILL 3 8.00 • • N,�j H-2 BANCROFT 1 42.43 • • • • • • • • • • GJA KETTLE LAKE F-5 BARB DEAN TOT LOT 1 0.89 • • • N E-2 BASSETT 4 3.40 • • • • N, F-8 BECK 2 10.50 • • IN F-8 BLUEBELL 2 2.71 • • IN FISH LADDER, N.DAM,CANOE F-3 BURCHARD 4 5.10 • • • • • D • • • C G- PORTAGE G-5 CAESAR-DONORA 1 2.90 F-7 CAVANAUGH 2 25.10 • • • C R G-4 CHERRY HILL 4 4.97 2 • • D • • N' -- COMMUNITY G-5 CLIFFORD 1 5.44 • • 3 • • • N GARDEN E-3 COMSTOCK 4 8.29 1• • • • • • C FORMAL F-4 COOLEY GARDENS 4 1.40 • • ; • • • C GARDEN LAKE FRONTAGE, NATURAL SETTING, KRUEGER 1-5 CREGO LARGEST 2 200.70 • D • • • U LANDING FARMERS C-8 DAVIS 3 45.80 • 2 • • • - • • • CW MARKET CW/.: F-2 DIETRICH 4 5.00 • • • • • • W' HISTORIC HOUSE, INDOOR CW/ MEETING F-2 DODGE 4 8.69 • • • • _._ <W _ ,. CENTER D-3 I DUNNEBACK 4 6.40 2 • • • HISTORIC SITE, F-3 DURANT 4 3.00 • • • • • N ARCH F-2 EDMORE 4 0.40 G-4 ELM 1 5.60 • • • • • C D-5 ELMHURST 3 5.30 • • 2 • N=. G-6 EVERETT 2 3.00 • • • • G'. 1-3 FAIRVIEW 1 4.20 • • NATURAL AREA City of Lansing 28 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015 RECREATION INVENTORY o w J w F ~ N O Y Z a O J Q OU U ~ J w O Z N QQ W Q J U h ce '� m a w Q w H qg f O Y V7 O Z K w uj U F V o O Q J 0 U W U fq } K Z d Y W Q !i 3 U Q m w Q m y J d w Z U Cf V 2 O > c> Z 3 w o a 3 Q Q O Y O w > g 0- V cr J F- g J = Q O F a 9L Q QO U m 3 m w w > SPECIAL w z m PARK INDEX PARK NAME FEATURES ARBORETUM, 1-5 FENNER NATURE CENTER 2 130.00 • • • • • CW TOURS LARGE OPEN F-3 FERRIS 4 5.92 2 • • N FIELD A-7 FINE 3 35.99 • U/W 1-6 FOREST VIEW 2 8.10 1 • 1 3 '-2::. • • • • • • N COMMUNITY 1-4 FOSTER 1 4.00 • 3 • • *` • N GARDEN COMMUNITY 1-3 FOSTER COMM. CTR. 1 2.30 • • • • • C CENTER, GYM FORMAL FLOWER GARDENS, CW/ RIVER C-5 FRANCES 4 57.80 • 3 • • • •01 • • • • W OVERLOOK RIVER A-6 FULTON 3 26.30 1 D • • C/W OVERLOOK E-9 GEORGETOWN 3 1 11.20 • 3 2 • • • N COMMUNITY CENTER, GYM, SOFTBALL COMPLEX, BMX G-1 GIER 1 36.22 4 • • • • • CW TRACK 1-6 GLEN EDEN 2 2.50 N R/ CW/ C-5 GRAND RIVER 4 41.62 • D • • W ADMINISTERED BY DELTA A-1 I GRAND WOODS 4 139.3 • • • • • • • CAN TOWNSHIP C-8 GRAVES, GERALD W. 3 8.74 • • N F-5 GREENCROFT 2 1.50 N B-7 HILLBORN 3 6.20 • • • N -' E-4 HILLSDALE 4 3.20 • N D-6 HOLLY 3 5.00 • N D-1 HORSEBROOK 4 4.37 • • N E-3 HULL COURT 4 1.30 • • • '' N OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOL, SPRAY PARK,GREEN H-4 HUNTER 1 14.00 • 2 • • • • • ` • C HOUSE C-6 INGHAM 3 11.80 • • • N G-5 IRVING 1 0.40 N LAKE F-1 JONES LAKE 4 2.38 • • • N/W FRONTAGE R.E. OLDS MEMORIAL G4 KALAMAZOO PLAZA 4 0.83 • • • C/W STATUE G-8 KAYNORTH 2 2.55 • N - G-7 KENDON 2 5.72 • • NATURAL A MARSH 1-2 KIMBERLY 1 19,50 ECOSYSTEM COMMUNITY _ CENTER, GYM, COMMUNITY E-4 KINGSLEY LETTS CC 4 4.60 • • 4 • • • • • GARDEN City of Lansing 29 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015 RECREATION INVENTORY w z J W w J O O Z a 2.. 0 a 0 u to Z w a Ix W rn ? o i o U) z 0 a W a o ° o m m Of w m o U) o Z LL L a Q 'o O a U 'w Of w a LL 3 c� Q ° m J '� J o w u z in i a z S m Or a F- w I w � Z 0 O > Z 3 w 0 m 3 a g d O Y J 0 a d Q Cn 0 K x U O m w 3 m uj > w SPECIAL w z PARK INDEX PARK NAME FEATURES BASEBALL J-4 KIRCHER 1 6.70 • • • • • • • CW STADIUM G-3 LARCH 1 0.50 N C-5 LEWTON 3 1.70 • N G-6 LYONS 2 5.00 • 2 N H-7 MAGUIRE 2 8.86 • • • • CW H-9 MARSCOT 2 5.00 • 2 • N SAND H-3 MARSHALL 1 11.40 2 • • 9 • • 0 • • C VOLLEYBALL E-8 McKINCH 3 22.50 - • • • :.N B-3 MICHIGAN AVE. 4 28.12 • • • > CW INDOOR MEETING G-8 MILLER ROAD COMM. CTR. 2 0.30 • • C CENTER F-1 MOORE. HAROLD 4 2.20 • • • • • N SHUFFLEBOAR D, S. DAM, OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOL, F-5 MOORES 4 22.90 • • 2 • • 0 • D • • • C LABYRINTH 1-7 MUNN 2 14.36 • • • • N G-3 OAK 1 16.70 • • • • • • N H-3 ORMOND 1 8,20 • • • N D-3 OSBORN 4 0.60 • • IN D-7 PLEASANT VIEW 3 7.40 • C ADMINISTERED BYINGHAM CW/ COUNTY, ZOO - G-5 POTTER 1 98.50 • • • • O • .- • • W FEE H-2 PORTER 1 10.70 • • • • N3 G-6 PDXSON 2 16.70 • • IN D-5 QUENTIN 4 10.30 2 2 • • C SKATEBOARD PARK, J-3 RANNEY 1 19.10 • '- 2 • • • >' CW HANDBALL F-2 REASONER 1 6.62 • • • • • N - ;: FORMER GOLF J-4 RED CEDAR 1 61.30 • !�''. • • C'� COURSE H-4 REGENT 1 4.90 • N] F-6 REOLA 2 0.60 • • N'`; F4 REUTTER 4 3.00 • C FOUNTAIN COMMUNITY D-7 RISDALE 3 17.60 • • 2 • • N GARDEN City of Lansing 30 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015 RECREATION INVENTORY ❑ w J z LL r r J O Y Q O z g O f V) m J O (n O < m a w < w as f O y w O O z z " w U Q w u ❑ ❑ O KK w Lu Q LLm 3 < m!2 QrV W w Q S. Q N OO w m >ayY w ❑ ' a 3 ¢ m Y m 0 wO > a, w F- Q J O r a a U O w m LL m > > SPECIAL z m PARK INDEX PARK NAME FEATURES RIVER F-4 RIVERPOINT 1 4.37 • • • D • • • CIW CONFLUENCE E-5 RIVERSIDE 4 7.30 • NAN D-4 ST. JOSEPH 4 18.80 3 • • 6 • • • C SUNKEN GARDEN, INDOOR CW/ MEETING F-4 SCOTT CENTER AND PARK 4 5.50 • • • W CENTER NATURAL CW/ SETTING, DOG H-6 SCOTT WOODS 2 86.80 • • • • • • • • W PARK G-2 SEVENTH 1A • • N CW/ CEMETERY H-5 SHUBEL 2 • • W OFFICE H-4 STABLER 1• • N H-5 STROUD 2 N C-2 SUNSET HILLS 4 N G-5 SYCAMORE 2 10.00 • • • • • • C 1-6 TAMMANY 2 1.60 • • N D-2 TECUMSEH 4 39.00 • • 2 • • • • NAN G-5 TRAGER 1 0.60 • • WIN F-2 TURNER SMALLEST 1 0.04 • N MINI PARK C-7 WAINWRIGHT 3 5.40 • 2 • • N G-7 WALDO 2 0.50 • • N H-4 WALSH 1 4.00 • • • N INDOOR ICE F-6 WASHINGTON 4 44.01 • • • O • • CW RINK (FEE) - FORMER GOLF C-3 WAVERLY 4 87.80 • • CW COURSE F-4 WENTWORTH 4 0.90 • CAN D-3 WEST SIDE 4 15.50 • • • • • • • C HORSEHOES F-10 WILLOUGHBY 2 50.00 U B-1 WILSON 4 4.92 • • 2 • • • N B-6 WOODCREEK 3 4.43 • 2 • N TOTAL PARK ACREAGE 1912.57 AVERAGE PARK SIZE 18 ACRES City of Lansing 31 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015 RECREATION INVENTORY o W J z 0 z 0 ¢ 0 () al J J = W W w }. O 0 z 0 ti w z O w a mo m a < w O z '� � 't... Q m o 0¢ w O x a Y w a ?� Q Lu = m m .. % W z (� g Q Q J O a O Y ~ O Z 0 > J a 0 J = Q O a a ¢ w U w m 2:> SPECIAL z PARK INDEX PARK NAME FEATURES GOLF COURSES 18 HOLES, SHOWERS, C-6 GROSEBECK 1 74.00 • • • LOCKERS, FEE' F-6 SYCAMORE 2 53.20 1 A • • • 9 HOLES, FEE' TOTAL G.C. ACREAGE 127.20 AVERAGE G.C.SIZE 63 6 ACRES CEMETERIES 'NONE momommuml EmmmmmmmmmmmmmmLl NINE rOTAL CEM. ACREAGE 202.5 AVERAGE CEM. SIZE 67.5 ACRES 11 MILE LENGTH AS OF 2008 1, 2, 4 PAVED AND BOARDWALK TRAILWAY ALONG THE RED CEDAR AND GRAND RIVERS (SEE ACCESS POINTS ABOVE) I L SOUTHSIDE COMMUNITY CENTER n LEASED FROM LANSING SCHOOL DISTRICT - GYM, AUDITORIUM, POOL, MEETING C-8 SOUTH SIDE CC 3 • • • ROOMS •=ONE FACILITY/ACTIVITY c = FEE CLASSIFICATION C = COMMUNITY PARK CW = CITY WIDE PARK L= LINEAR PARK N = NEIGHBORHOOD U = UNDEVELOPED W = WATERFRONT City of Lansing 32 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015 RECREATION INVENTORY Comparison to Recreation Standards The city of Lansing park land was classified using the Recreation Park and Open Space Standards and Guidelines, published by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) for mini, neighborhood, community or linear Park and the Cities definition of a city-wide park based on size, equipment, facilities and location. Lansing has 17.7 acres of park land per 1,000 people going beyond NRPA guidelines of 6.25 to 10.5 acres of land per 1,000 people. The various park types are distributed throughout the four city wards. The quantity of neighborhood parks is above the minimum recommended acreage. The acreage for community parks is below the recommended amount. There are several undeveloped sites that once developed will most likely be classified as community parks. The development of these parks will bring the community park acreage within the recommended acreage per thousand people. Park No. of Parks Park Acreage Ward 1 Ward 2 Ward 3 Ward 4 Total Acres by Type Acres / 1000 people Other Park Land Undeveloped Park Land Acres Cemeteries of Lansine Parks Mini -Park (0.25 -.5 Neighborhood A/1000) Park (1-2 A/ 1000) 58 Community City -Wide (no Park (5-8 A/ NRPA 1000) recomm.) 24 24 Linear Park (no NRPA recomm.) City Total 1 106 85.37 83 318.44 X 486.81 78.14 38.4 334.36 X 450.9 107.87 62.5 45.8 216.17 86.76 227.42 285.04 X 599.22 0 358.1 411.3 983.6 11 Miles 1753.1 0 3.1 Ward 1 3.6 8.5 Ward 2 Ward 3 Ward 4 Total 250.7 35.99 286.69 Total City Park Land 2039.8 Total Acres Park Land/1000 People 17.7 Total City Parks 111.0 3 Cemetery Acreage 202.5 National Recreation and Park Association, recommends 6.25-10.5 Acres/1000 people Population of 115,366 based on 2005-2007 American Community Survey, US Census The City has 106 designated parks including 2 golf course facilities, 3 undeveloped parks, 3 cemetery facilities and a River Trail for a total of 114 designated park facilities operated by the Department of Parks and Recreation. The City also has a lease agreement with the Lansing School District for the use of the South Side Community Center. City of Lansing 33 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015 City -Funded Programs Scholarships The City offers partial scholarships to assist Lansing residents under 18 years of age who meet Federal HUD low income guidelines for the Lansing area. Scholarships may be used for Parks and Recreation sponsored programs and do not including team fees, supply costs, out of town trips or one day activities. Turner -Dodge House 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, Girl Scouts, Cub & Boy Scouts) Rentals for Weddings and other special events Mayors 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) Adult Basketball (Women, Men) Youth Basketball Girl's 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) City of Lansing Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015 RECREATION INVENTORY Youth Softball (Slow pitch, Fast pitch) Senior Softball (Ages 50 & over, 60 & over, 70 & over) 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 Pilates Adult Karate (Beginning & Advanced) Youth Karate (Beginning & Advanced) 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 Open Recreation 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, Master & Choreography) 34 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 Program Walking for the Health of It Tai Chi Getting in Shape Line Dancing Chair Exercise Clogging On -going Guest Presentations to include the following topics: o Senior Employment o Diabetes o Blood Pressure o Bone Density o Medications o Estate Planning o Medicare o Nutrition o Heart Disease o Fire Safety o Quit Smoking o Internet Fraud o AARP o Tri-County Office on Aging Programs Picnics Travelogue Potluck Dinners Thanksgiving Celebration Dinner St. Patrick's Day Celebration Valentine Celebration City of Lansing Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015 RECREATION INVENTORY 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 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 35 Travelogue Skratch DJ Basic Home Repair Successful Futures Social Graces CPR/First Aid Computer Lab Computer Classes o Adult Computer Fun o Beyond the Basics o Computer Instead of Typewriter o Spreadsheets o Making it Look Good o Mail Merging o Microsoft Publisher o Timesaver on Word o Power Point Presentations o Intro to Internet o Viruses/Losing Documents o Intro to Access Creative Drama Poetry Reading/Teens Rubber Stamping Cards Planning Your Flower Garden Special Programs Community Centers Summer Programs 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 City of Lansing Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015 RECREATION INVENTORY Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Boarshead Theater Presents Scrabble Tournaments Co -Sponsored Capital Area District Library (CADL) Programs: Pre-school Story time Pre-school Crafts Toddler Story time Becoming a Story Teller/Teens Babies and Books Adult Book Discussion Family Nights/Presentations Parent/Child Activity Time Programs Supported at City Facilities Fenner Nature Center Programs funded through the Friends of 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. 36 RECREATION INVENTORY Maple Syrup Festival Apple Butter Festival Earth Day Event Arbor Day (at Potter Park) International Migratory Bird Day (at Fenner and Potter Park) Tri-County Office on Aging — Meals on Wheels Letts & South Side Community Center City of Lansing 37 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015 RECREATION INVENTORY Lansing Events Various events are held in Lansing and at Lansing parks and facilities throughout the year. When events are held at Lansing parks and facilities the Department schedules the facilities, makes sure that the site is prepared and cleaned up afterwards. The Department also rents a Showmobile to groups in the Lansing area that can be used as a portable stage for events. The following is a list of 2009 events. Sponsored by Others (* denotes Showboat rental/use) o SLCDA Farmers Market at Benjamin Davis Park o Clifford Park Neighborhood Association Picnic o Common Ground Music Festival at Adado Park o U.S.S.A. Tournament at Kircher Municipal Ball Field o Michigan Baseball Players Association Tournament at Gier Park o Faith Fellowship Baptist Church Annual Youth Block Party at Walsh Park o Capitol Area BMX Association "Capital Area Fun Day" at Gier BMX Track o Friends of Cooley Gardens "Glass Artist Presentation" Fundraiser at Cooley Gardens o Michigan Amateur & Recreational Volleyball Association (MARVA) Volleyball Tournament at Marshall Park o Latin American Softball League Game at Davis Park o Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce "Ultimate Member Mixer" in Old Town and Turner Mini Park o Blues on the Square downtown Lansing* o Meadows Music Celebration in DeWitt* o MHSSCA Tournament at Ranney Park o Child Benefit Fund BBQ at Reutter Park o "Celebrating the Legacy" — Letts Advisory Board Fundraiser at Letts Community Center 0 3rd Annual Westside Summer Fest City of Lansing Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015 o "Alls Well that Ends Well" play at Adado Park o Moores Park Neighborhood Carnival at Moores Park o Juneteenth Festival Make Up Baseball Game at St. Joseph Park o "Lansing 150 Rocks" music festival on the Capital lawn* o YMCA 5k Race o National Night Out Kick Off at Washington Park o Poetry in the Park at the Scott House near Cooley Gardens o Lansing JazzFest in Old Town and Turner Mini Park o Mount Hope United Methodist Church "Vacation Bible School" at Clifford Park o Senior Activities Fair at Gardner Middle School o Greater Lansing Area Horseshoe Pitchers Association Tournament at Westside Park o City of Lansing Employee Picnic at Frances Park o Bless Fest at Adado Park o Southside Showcase at Davis park 0 15th Annual Lansing Community College Caribbean Festival o Eastside Jubilee at Hunter Park o Gospel Concert at Adado Park o Capital Area Mustangs Car Club "Cruise-N- For-A-Cause Car Show" at Adado Park o Shared Pregnancy Women's Center "Labor of Love Run/Walk" on the Lansing River Trail o Lansing 150 Labor of Love Festival at Adado Park o "Over the Edge" Fundraiser o 2nd Annual Walk for Christ & Christian Festival o Motor City Pride Basketball Tournament at Kircher Municipal Baseball Field o Old Town BluesFest in Old Town and Turner Mini Park o 3rd Annual Back in the Day Community Festival at Frances Park* o Montessori Children's House School Picnic at Frances Park 0 10th Annual Capital City African American Parade & Family Reunion at Ferris Park and downtown* o Cruisin the Gut Classic Car Show o Capitol City River Run "Fall into Fitness", Lansing River Trail and Adado Park* City of Lansing Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015 RECREATION INVENTORY o Old Town Oktoberfest in Old Town and Turner Mini Park o American Cancer Society "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer" Run/Walk downtown o Silver Bells in the City* o Turkeyman Trot Sponsored by Lansing Parks and Recreation Department o Concerts in the Park at various parks throughout the City* o 4th of July Parade* o 50th Anniversary Celebration of Fenner Nature Center — co -sponsored by Friends of Fenner Nature Center* o Lacrosse Camp o Senior Picnic at Letts Community Center 39 RECREATION INVENTORY Department of Natural Resources - Recreation Grant History Project Application Project Grant Grant Project Description No Year Title Amount Status 26-00045 1966 Sheffield Park (formerly Southwest $69,615.00 Closed Acquire 26.78 A for park River Park) development & scenic drive extending Moores River Dr. 26-000550 1974 Lansing Outdoor Ice Rink $190,063.00 Closed Building addition, ice making equipment, fencing, batter boards, lighting, walks, parking and site development 26-00693 1976 Lansing Riverfront Park $82,812.31 Closed Wharf and starter deck, 2 lighted deck tennis courts, viewing deck, site furniture, signs, landscape, LWCF sign 26-00926 1977 Dietrich Park Development $38,714.31 Closed Develop 5 acres for parking, pedestrian/bike path, landscape, site preparation, LWCF sign, 2 docks with stairs and entry woodwork 26-01023 J3 1977 Davis Park $38,781.05 Closed Well, vault toilets, decking & steps, pathway, fence, parking, road, bench, landscape, picnic tables, fire circle, LWCF sign 26-01023 K3 1977 Lansing Tennis courts at four Parks $46,317.49 Closed Construct 2 tennis courts at Marscott, River Street, Wilson and Woodcreek Parks 26 01023 L3 1977 Forest View Park $14,312.91 Closed Construct 2 tennis courts 26-01023 1977 Gier Park $60,438.00 Closed Lighting & fencing for 3 M3 existing ball diamonds, LWCF sign 26-01060 C4 1975 Theo Fulton (Sheffield) Park $30,454.31 Closed Overlook dock, play area, parking, picnic area, LWCF sign 26-01134 0 Lansing Riverpoint Park (formerly Elm $31,300.00 Withdrawn Development of dock, boat St. Park) ramp and parking lot 26-01221 1981 Chadwell Launch $53,297.83 Closed Develop canoe launch, demolition, earth moving, retaining walls, asphalt path, landscape, dock, LWCF sign 26-01296 1984 Lansing Urban Recreation Trail $68,407.00 Closed Trail, demolition, site development, landscape, boardwalks, furniture, signs, asphalt path, LWCF sign at Elm and Cedar Street. City of Lansing 40 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015 RECREATION INVENTORY Project Application Project Grant Grant Project Description No Year Title Amount Status 26-01536 1993 Frances Park Renovations $101,537.51 Closed Restoration of pavilion and overlook structures and removal/replacement of roads and parking lot surfacing/curb cuts for accessibility BF89-405 1989 Moores Park Renovations $272,325.00 Closed Rebuild restroom, renovate and resurface 12 concrete shuffleboard courts, renovate picnic shelter and stairs, resurface 2 tennis courts, parking, play equipment and landscape. BF89-407 1989 Potter Park Renovations $200,000.00 Closed Renovation of pavilion including new restroom facilities and renovation of farmyard area in the zoo. BF90-262 1990 Fenner Natural Area $187,500.00 Closed Redevelopment of existing trail system, new barrier -free loop, interpretive signs, educational exhibits in the center and paving existing parking lots. BF91-096 1991 Tennis Court Repairs $97,500.00 Closed Test 3 methods of repairing cracked asphalt at Clifford, St. Joseph and Ranney and replacement of fence. BF91-097 1991 Riverpoint Park $159,300.00 Closed Develop the River Trail from Elm St. to Washington Ave. and Riverpoint Park and from Clippert St. to Kalamazoo St. BF93-270 1993 Neighborhood Play Equip. $210,000.00 Closed Adding modern accessible play structures at Davis, Washington, Frances and Hunter Parks CM00-099 2000 Kircher Park Renovations $360,000.00 Closed Construction of new restroom/concession/equipment storage building, paved parking lot, fencing improvements and accessibility improvements. TF02-127 2002 Moores Park Improvements $247,800.00 Closed Develop and extension to the Grand River Trail through Moores Park with riverbank stabilization and improved fishing access and canoe launch. City of Lansing 41 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015 RECREATION INVENTORY Project Application Project Grant Grant Project Description No Year Title Amount Status TF03-106 2003 River Trail South Extension $226,500.00 Closed Southern extension of the Lansing River Trail from Shubel Park to Hawk Island County Park. Ten foot wide, paved trail to connect residential neighborhoods to existing park land. TF04-078 2004 River Trail South Extension $500,000.00 Active Develop a 10 foot wide asphalt trail to include a 14 foot wide bridge and site amenities which provides 8,100 linear feet of access to Sycamore Creek. TF05-071 2005 Lansing River Trail South Extension $426,500.00 Active Develop a 10 foot wide, 4,100 linear foot bituminous trail, boardwalk and bridge along the Sycamore Creek from Hawk Island Park to Maguire Park. TF06-050 2006 Hunter Pool Renovation $500,000.00 Active Improvements to Hunter Park Pool including installation of splash park, upgrades to existing pool with zero depth entry, mechanical upgrades, drains and pool deck for water -based outdoor recreation in an urban setting. TF08-147 2008 Hunter's Ridge Land Acquisition $785,300.00 Active Acquisition of 28.47 acres of property with 500 feet of frontage on the Grand River to be used for walking trails, wildlife viewing, fishing opportunities and habitat protection. TF86-229 1986 Urban Recreation Trail $262,500.00 Closed Construction 2 links to Riverfront Trail. Commence at Elm St. east of S. Cedar. TF87-244 1987 Lansing Urban Rec. Trail $250,000.00 Closed Continue trail east of Potter Park Zoo towards MSU. TF88-138 1988 River Trail $375,000.00 Closed Continue walkway along Grand River with observation decks, fishing & canoe access TF88-139 1988 Lansing River Trail $80,250.00 Withdrawn TF89-187 1989 Lansing River Trail'89 $375,000.00 Closed Continue River Trail from Turner Dodge Mansion to Brenke Fish Ladder. Boardwalk, stairs, grading, walls/handrails, paving and landscape City of Lansing 42 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015 RECREATION INVENTORY Project No Application Year Project Title Grant Amount Grant Project Description Status TF90-261 1990 Lansing River Trail '90 $316,500.00 Closed Construction of asphalt pedestrian path with wooden decks along the Grand River from Grand River Ave. to the Dodge Mansion TF95-122 1995 River Trail West -Phase 2 $375,000.00 Closed Link existing River Trail from Spring St. to Riverpoint Park and from Riverpoint Park to Washington Ave. TF95-125 1995 Fenner Arboretum Inholding $360,000.00 Closed Acquire 10 acre parcel, a Acquisition commercial inholding, and return it to its natural setting TF96-102 1996 Frances Park Shoreline $408,900.00 Closed Provide improved parking areas, fishing docks and riverbank stabilization along the Grand River. TF97-027 1997 River Trail Moores Park - Elm Street $500,000.00 Closed Construction of 1,600 feet of asphalt and boardwalk paths, bridge over Grand River and on adjacent property wooden stairs and walkway. TF97-218 1997 Poyet Parcel Acquisition $900,000.00 Withdrawn Acquire 31 acres of forested natural area in the Sycamore Creek corridor for preservation and extension of the River Trail. The Lansing Parks and Recreation Department has been successful in obtaining grants from the MDNR for several decades. The Department has maintained the facilities constructed with grant funds to allow for aesthetically pleasing sites and safe use for the public. The Department is currently in the process of replacing funding recognition plaques at several parks. City of Lansing 43 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015 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 Scott Bowling Lanes: 4722 W. Grand River, Lansing Tripper's: 354 Frandor, Lansing Bowling Holiday Lanes: 3101 E. Grand River, Lansing Lansing Bowling Association: 3407 W. Herbison Rd., DeWitt Marvelanes: 2120 M-78, East Lansing Mason Bowling Center: 801 N. Cedar, Mason Michigan State University Union: Abbot @ Grand River, East Lansing Pro Bowl: 2122 N. Martin Luther King, Lansing Redwing Bowling Lanes: N. US-27, St. Johns Royal Scot Lanes: 5722 W Grand River, Lansing Sky Lanes: 5141 S. Martin Luther King, Lansing Campgrounds Hickory Lake Campgrounds: 11433 S Beardslee Rd., Perry 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 City of Lansing Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015 RECREATION INVENTORY Camps Aim High Sports: 7977 Centerline Dr., Dimondale Eaton Rapids Camp Meeting Retreats: 606 Outer Dr., Eaton Rapids Girl Scout 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 % N. Cedar, Mason Harlow's Wacousta Canoe Rental: 9988 Riverside Dr., Eagle Clubs American Legion: 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 Kiwanis Club of East Lansing: MSU Union Building, Williamston Lansing Association of Women's Club: 301 N. Butler Blvd., Lansing Lansing Boat Club: 2901 W. Main, Lansing Township 44 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 Trap 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 Spartan Water Polo Club Ten Pound Fiddle: 431 Gainsborough Dr., East Lansing Tri-County 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. Synergy Dance: 1723 E Grand River, Okemos Children's Ballet Theatre: 1235 Center St., Lansing Dance Fusion: 2168 Cedar St., Delhi Twp. Dance World: 16262 Chandler, East Lansing Danzalot LLC: 1493 Haslett Rd., Haslett DeMellio Studio of Dance: 1115 % 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 Company: 2224 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing City of Lansing Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015 RECREATION INVENTORY Happendance Studio YWCA: 3448 Hagadorn, Okemos Island Dance Center: 224 S. Main, Eaton Rapids Karyn's Dance Place: 4462 Holt, Delhi Twp. Lansing Chamber Dance: 2456 Cedar St., Holt Red Cedar Gymnastics: 1860 % 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., Dimondale 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 Funtyme Adventure Park: 800 Hogsback, Mason 6295 E. Saginaw, Grand Ledge 3384 James Phillips Dr., Okemos 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 Bay 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 Funtyme Adventure Park: 800 Hogsback, Mason 6295 E. Saginaw, Grand Ledge 3384 James Phillips Dr., Okemos Highland Hills: 450 W. Alward, DeWitt King Par: 1410 W. Grand River, Okemos Lansing Golf Center: 5855 M-99, Dimondale 45 Eagle View Golf Club: 2602 Tomlinson, Mason Royal Scot: 2722 W. Grand River, Lansing Timber Ridge: 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 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 Eagle View Golf Club: 2395 S. Washington, Lansing El Dorado: 3750 W. Howell, Mason Glenbrier: 4178 W. Locke, Perry Governors Club of Michigan LLC: 4036 S. Hagadorn, Okemos Grand Ledge Country Club: 5813 E. St. Joseph, Grand Ledge Hollow Golf Course: 15101 Chandler Rd., Bath Highland Hills: 450 E. Alward, DeWitt Hunter's 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, Laingsburg Players Club: 925 S. Canal Rd., Grand Ledge Prairie Creek: 800 Web Road, DeWitt Royal Scot: 4722 W. Grand River, Lansing The Falcon at Hawk Hollow: 555 Quarter Horse, East Lansing Timber Ridge: 16339 Park Lake, East Lansing City of Lansing Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015 RECREATION INVENTORY 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 Gym: 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 Gym: 12900 US-27, DeWitt Spartan Swim Team World Gym: 2380 N. Cedar, Holt YMCA: Dewitt Branch, 13161 Schavey Rd., DeWitt Downtown Branch, N. Washington Ave., Lansing Oak Park Branch, 900 Long Blvd, Lansing Parkwood Branch, 2306 Haslett Rd, East Lansing Westside Community, 3700 Old Lansing Rd., Lansing Museums Abrams Planetarium: Michigan State University, East Lansing Impression Five: 200 Museum Dr., Lansing Michigan Historical Museum: 717 W. Allegan, Lansing 46 Michigan Museum of Surveying: 220 Museum Dr., Lansing Michigan Supreme Court Learning Center: 925 W. Ottawa Michigan State University Kresge Art Gallery: Michigan State University, East 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 Suburban 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 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 RECREATION INVENTORY 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 Lansing Civic Players Guild: 2300 E. Michigan, Lansing Lansing Community College: 401 N. Capitol, Lansing Michigan State University Department of Theatre: East Lansing Riverwalk Theatre: 228 Museum Dr., Lansing Wharton Center: Michigan State University, East Lansing City of Lansing 47 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015 RECREATION INVENTORY Lansing School District Facilities The Lansing School District and the Parks Department share many facilities and programming choices. The schools use some park facilities for school activities and the Department's athletic and summer programming often use school facilities. The Parks Department also runs the school aquatic programs. The Lansing School District covers 52 square miles and is the 5th largest school district in the state of Michigan. It includes 27 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, 3 high schools, 9 magnet programs, 2 administrative and support facilities and 1 vocational/alternative education building. It is one of twelve school districts within the Ingham Intermediate School District. Non -Public Schools There are 26 different non-public schools from parochial, Montessori to charter schools including Capital Area Academy, Education Options, Clcca K-4 Elementary School, Cole Academy, El-hajj Malik El-shabazz Academy, Emmanuel Lutheran School, Greater Lansing Adventist School, Hope Academy, Immaculate Heart of Mary/St. Casimir, Lansing Baptist School, Lansing Catholic High School, Lansing Christian Schools, Lansing Seventh-Day Adventists, Harley Franks Early Childhood Center, Mid -Michigan Leadership Academy, Mid -Michigan Public School Academy, Montessori Children's House, Mosaica Education, New City Academy, New Covenant Christian School, Our Savior Lutheran School, Pam's Academy of Champions, Resurrection Catholic School, St. Gerard Catholic School, IHM Catholic School and Windemere Park Charter Academy. Regional Parks and Recreational Facilities Sleepy Hollow State Park, State of Michigan Sleepy Hollow State Park is located in Clinton County of Price Road and US-27, between St. Johns and Laingsburg. The park is operated by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR), 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 % 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. City of Lansing 48 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015 RECREATION INVENTORY Rose Lake Wildlife Research Area. State of Michigan Rose Lake Wildlife Research Area is located in Bath and Woodhull Townships with parking off of Bath, Clark, Peacock, Robson, State, Stoll and Upton Roads. The park is operated by the MDNR and contains 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. Burchfield Park and Riverbend Natural Area, Ingham County Burchfield Park contains the Riverbend Natural Area within it, making Burchfield 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 that 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, between Aurelius and Pennsylvania with access to the park on the north side of Cavanaugh Road. The north end of this park connects to Scott Woods, a City of Lansing park. 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 the park and cooperatively with the City into Scott Woods Park and Sycamore Golf Course. There are walkways on Cavanaugh Road leading to the park. In 2003 and 2004 the City was awarded MDNR and MDOT grant funding to extend the River Trail South from Potter Park to Hawk Island. This connection was completed in 2007. In 2009 the trail was extended south to Jolly Road. The long term goal is to extend the trail further south to Kenneth Hope Soccer Complex. 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. City of Lansing 49 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015 RECREATION INVENTORY 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 amphitheater/band shell, beach and bath house, horseshoe pits, pedal boat rental, picnic grounds and shelters, 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. East Lansing Soccer Complex, East Lansing The East Lansing Soccer Complex includes 7 full-size fields and one smaller practice field that are available for use for soccer, field hockey, lacrosse, football, Frisbee, kickball, shelter, concession, restrooms and team rooms. It is located at 3700 Coleman Road, just off Chandler Road in East Lansing. East Lansing Softball Complex, East Lansing The East Lansing Softball Complex includes 4 lighted ball fields that support softball, baseball and kickball. It is located at 410 Abbott Road in East Lansing. Alliance Lake Softball Complex, Potterville Alliance Lake Softball Complex includes 4 lighted ball fields that support softball, baseball and kickball. The complex is located southwest of Lansing in Potterville at 515 Alliance Drive. Fitzgerald Park, Eaton County Fitzgerald Park is a 78 acre park operated by the Eaton County Parks and Recreation Commission. It is located at 133 Fitzgerald Park Drive in Grand Ledge along the Grand River and is on top of ancient sedimentary rocks known as the "Ledges." The park offers picnicking, trails, a Nature Center, ball diamonds, volleyball, basketball, horseshoes, a playground, and disc golf, sledding, and skateboard park. The park also rents canoes and cross-country skis seasonally. City of Lansing 50 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015 RECREATION INVENTORY 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, and 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, 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 Van Atta 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 surrounding 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 its 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 1,500 school children annually. Over 40,000 guests visit during the same period. The nature center provides an 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 shoreline. City of Lansing 51 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015 A E3 C n E: I.' G H I J W9*N wermv NORBpHOOK f,»� .. awry H St TMme -• HAP JLURJ(XIF NIT, '�•"` ^ fnn Ei1TER \ 76ew"'� \Rkq�7N�N R r \ HieA Saen .. Hin�ri Lr UtE1R4!g_M RANCROFT ". LDMt ._.,. u�a 6r]Ei88CK 001E c(IUH SF, -., ; i •». for w. ali"AW IL ERM I FAIRVIEW .. I t CK. COCK w�n"®8UPrAA O R H ,IRMONO _ • HuucouRT DAM MARYI. t el�mwy ' -- Cnholic 11 -10 I •• 0490RN A[A of r U I 11t{K ww� ,,. x�en CSAmI F _ N�, RANNEY '.. 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BASE PLAN 54 Park Type 4 79 (unknown) 114 49 Cemetery Community Center 44 38 L God Coursecumkarlan43 Park 99 A Park / Special 103 -- 4 816 81 Public School Property 161 Other school Property 1 05 43 SCHOOL GRADES Other 21 G.ff- 61 Elementary 50 75 112 K-8 -6 Middle School Pre-K to 6th 764 74 Senior High Non -Motorized Existing Facilities Bike -ace - Marked Trail/ Bike Path m Wide Shoulder Commercial Node s 4 0— — 92 44�! 34P- 16 70 P- c"—cl Y 63 OEM 52 1 p sIN re P.. :r 14611111—OW 80 0 68 6 8 41 2 :back 77 =k k Land Use 12 Mufti Family 13 - Single Family 16 - Group & Transient Qrta 23 - Commercial 24 - Public 26 - Institutional 36 - Industrial 39 - Warehousing 42/" - Transportation 46 - Utilities 51 - Stream. 95 - Vacant 3 Tv 77 87 51vk 8 88 109 1 17 53 5 17 13 1 28 17 171 27 ■ 100 31 114 4 14 1 39 102 reoer AL, 2 83 vkw 11 1108. 5 1 vp AW 08 k 71 72," 65 1 56 96 K B A 0 E S I G N L A N 5 1 N G 3 . ENVIRONMENTAL > Natural Area Value + Connectivity Analysis 3 . 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O x Z O yy>C) uLn ac°�Y�..o� Ucv�oo r—.q ar C 0.m 'C cz EbE 0=0 Ia 11 cz r. (3) m A C iv C y aCi `Ji Q cCv " d w CLINTON, EATON, and INGHAM COUNTIES... Potential Conservation Areas 2 . LAND USE > Existing Land Use Land L 1 I - 2 - 2 - 2 _ 3 - 3 TransportationLansing Non -motorized i i ...:....... / N � I1 �' - ♦� R � h -- v -� - - .. . ; _ _ v } 1-7 i � E - 1 qi i .�. ..... , try ..__677. � F - f, •.33 - - P --� -p fi _ - fig d .. --±' - --- .... LA / :._- -y---------- ------ NORM -------------------- >3 . M� gym.,. •.. �• "= �� JJ R PLANNING PROCESS Concurrent Planning Processes The Lansing Master Plan and Lansing Non -Motorized Transportation Plan were two major planning efforts that ran concurrently with the development of the Recreation Master Plan. Joint meetings were held to share information and discuss results of public input. The two efforts were still on -going at the time of Parks and Recreation Master Plan adoption. The most up to date information available at the time was included in the plan. Some of the common themes that arose between the different planning efforts were the desire to create an interurban bikeway to connect parks and trails, close gaps in the existing system and maintain the non - motorized trails the City currently has and to connect to other municipalities; to improve river access and visibility and to identify the most popular parks. Neighboring Communities Delhi Township — Delhi Township borders the south side of Lansing. The Township, Ingham County and Lansing had discussions about creating a non -motorized connection from the Township, to the Kenneth Hope Soccer Complex owned by the city of Lansing, but leased to Ingham County and to the Lansing River Trail. The Township adopted a Non -Motorized Transportation Plan in 2007 and has implemented a portion of the Plan to Willoughby Road, 1 mile south of the Kenneth Hope Soccer Complex. They are currently studying options for crossing under 1-96 at the Sycamore Creek. The Township is in the process of updating their Community Recreation Plan 2010-2015 and this will be one of the topics to be presented for public comment. Delta Township — Delta Township borders the west side of Lansing. The Township has a Non -Motorized Transportation Plan adopted in 2003 with proposed connections to Lansing on Willow Highway, Michigan Avenue and near the intersection of Mt. Hope and Old Lansing Road. Another possible pedestrian connection, which needs further study, is from Woldumar Nature Center along the Jolly Road right of way to the west. East Lansing — East Lansing borders the east side of Lansing. They have been a partner in various projects with the city of Lansing in the past including the River Trail, Ranney Skate Park and others. The Lansing Non - Motorized Transportation Plan shows connections from Lansing to East Lansing in various locations. Lansing Township — Lansing Township borders a portion of the north side of Lansing near Interstate 127 and to the east between the north and south branch of the Grand River. The Township is currently undergoing a revision to their Master Plan. The city of Lansing Non -Motorized Transportation Plan studies suggest connecting to the Township in various locations. City of Lansing 60 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015 PUBLIC INPUT Interviews The Consultant invited City Council, the Park Board, Parks Director, Parks and Recreation Division managers, Public Service and the Planning Department to provide their input on the Plan through interviews. Time slots were allotted during business hours over a two -week time period and in the evening before and after the ward meetings. The questions were sent out prior to the allotted times to give the interviewees the chance to provide thoughtful replies and to send in their responses if they were unavailable to meet in person. The following people met with the consultant for interviews: Murdock Jemerson, Director of Parks and Recreation; Eric Hewitt, Lansing City Council; Rick Kibbey, Patrick Murray and Cynthia Ward, Park Board; Dick Schaefer, Landscape Architect, Parks and Recreation Department; Don Ballard, Golf Manager, Parks and Recreation Department; Paul Dykema, Forestry Manager, Parks and Recreation Department; Troy Stowell, Coordinator Lifetime Sports, Parks and Recreation Department; Chad Gamble, Director of Public Service, Andy Kilpatrick, Traffic Engineer, Public Service and Bob Johnson, Director, Planning and Neighborhood Development. Common topics of discussion in the interviews were continued collaboration between departments for planning, review and development of projects; non -motorized transportation; public value and support for parks and recreation in Lansing; importance of maintenance of existing parks and facilities; improving existing facilities; seeking funding through partnerships, donations and grants; dealing with maintenance and operations of existing facilities with old equipment and decreasing staff and budget. The following is a summary by topic. Administration, Operations and Maintenance The Parks and Recreation Department has been significantly downsized in the past five years, with a decreasing budget and a loss of half of its staff. To manage the functions of the department, existing staff have taken on responsibility for several vacated positions, their resources are directed to high use programs and facilities, they have made steps to increase efficiency and maintain versus replace old equipment. The Department relies on outside consultants, volunteers and vendors where there is not the time, equipment or expertise available within the Department. In most cases the Department has been able to maintain the existing park system, but further reductions could significantly restrict the functions of the Department and service to the community. In order to maintain the functions of the Department several factors were mentioned including renewal of the Park Millage, capital replacement/repair program for items such as equipment replacement, technology to increase cost efficiency, acquisition of staff or services to meet the skilled and technical requirements of various maintenance tasks and possibly consolidation of facilities. Facilities When the interviewees were asked what they envision for recreation facilities in the next five years they said to maintain, preserve and improve existing facilities, provide water based recreation facilities such as a new marina and expanding the non -motorized transportation system including extending the River Trail. A few other suggestions were to develop a community based football facility and to expand the gym at Letts City of Lansing 61 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015 PUBLIC INPUT Community Center. A few comments were made about focusing resources on maintaining or repairing existing park facilities before building new facilities. Recreational Programs The majority of the comments about the future of recreation programming were to provide a diversity of affordable programs that meet the needs of the community, market what the Department has to offer, maintain and expand partnerships with other organizations such as LCC, MSU, Lansing School District, the First Tee of Michigan, the YMCA, neighborhood centers and service providers such as private schools. Other comments were to add water -based programs like boating, strengthen Kids Camps, have better equipment and hours for parents and provide specialized certifications. Special Events Several people said that the Department should continue the music in the parks event. Other comments were to encourage additional events in the park such as the farmers market at Davis Park and National Night Out at Francis Park, to run a fishing derby and to broaden circulation of the events calendar. Park Land There were differences in opinion on acquiring additional park land. Several people said that the Department should just maintain what it already owns. While others said park land should be acquired only to expand the River Trail and along the river cooridors. Another comment was to acquire and consolidate park land to create contiguous properties or to link neighborhoods and parks. Natural Resources The consensus was that the City has an abundance of natural resources and that more should be done to utilize these resources. That includes opening views to the river and promoting those resources and how to access them, providing interpretive opportunities and to work with developers to promote preservation and enhancement of the greenspace along the river and the river itself. Golf Courses The interviewees were asked what they think should happen with the closed Red Cedar and Waverly Golf Courses. Most felt that golf should be offered in some aspect on at least one of the 2 previous courses to provide an opportunity for beginning golfers and seniors. Some felt that Waverly should be reopened as a golf course while others thought there would be too many resources required to bring the course back to playable conditions. Several felt that Waverly Golf Course should be redeveloped as a multi -use park. Several felt that some sort of golfing facilities should be at Red Cedar such as an executive six or putting green as well as other recreation facilities. Regionalization and Partnerships The respondents were in favor of working with public and private partners for regional parks. Partnerships discussed were for a trail authority and possibly a trail maintenance millage and partnerships for other maintenance needs. Some felt that local partnerships would be more beneficial such as with faith based organizations, user groups, neighborhoods and vendors. Several people discussed partnerships for the Ranney City of Lansing 62 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015 PUBLIC INPUT Skate Park and Red Cedar Golf Course. Some regional partners mentioned were Ingham County, East Lansing, Lansing Township and MSU. Other partnership potentials exist between the City departments. Public Service is currently developing the Non -Motorized Transportation Plan. Potential trail location maps are being developed to connect neighborhoods to parks, through parks and to other services. Public Service and Parks and Recreation are collaborating on the conceptual plan and will collaborate on development plans in the future. The Public Service Department suggested that they can act as the parks engineer to locate utilities, review drawings and to develop check lists for greenway planning and storm water issues in City parks. The planning for parks goes hand -in -hand with land planning activities of the Planning Department. The Park and Recreation Department has a relationship with the Lansing School District (LSD), some felt that this needs to be strengthened. One specific item mentioned was working with LSD to expand summer and after school programs for youth. Priorities The majority of the comments were to maintain the existing park system, survive financial difficulties, keeping demand in balance with what the department can provide, renewing the park millage, equipment replacement and repair, reviewing staffing levels and hire staff were necessary, raising funds including grants for upgrades, services where a fee can be charged such as tournaments and donations, marketing the park system and extending the River Trail. Other priorities were to provide more afterschool and summer programs for youth using school and City facilities and securing grant funds to support the programs, better zoning for park land, maintain playgrounds and safety. Miscellaneous Comments There were various miscellaneous comments that should be noted. One suggestion was to focus the Department's resources on 6 parks in the City and make them the "jewels of the City". Another was to create a sculpture park. Could the City transfer ownership or management of the cemeteries to a different agency? The redevelopment of Waverly Golf Course should include something that is supported community wide, not just by special interest groups. Softball and baseball leagues should be booked like hockey facilities with management by the leagues. Unwanted cemetery parcels should be available for purchase. Improve the tree trimming program with themselves and the Board of Water and Light and to address tree replacement and preservation. Strategic Storytelling Five public meetings were held where strategic storytelling was one of the approaches used to facilitate discussion including a Strategic Storytelling meeting and four ward meetings. It is a method that identifies what really matters to a person by determining values through communication techniques, such as stories. Once the attendees told their stories and their values were identified they each listed recreational facilities, programs and events that would reinforce their values. The main purpose of the exercise was not to just come up with a list of items that sound good, but to realize which recreation facility or program can meet someone's true values and needs. City of Lansing 63 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015 PUBLIC INPUT Strategic Storytelling Workshop: On July 30 a Strategic Storytelling Workshop was held at the South Side Community Center. An invitation was sent out to neighborhood associations, special interest groups, City administration, City council, and Park Board members. The purpose of the workshop was to create energy about the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, training community members on how to determine what people want through communication techniques and to gather public input. Those in attendance included individuals who represented neighborhood associations, friends groups and special interest groups on the south side of Lansing, there were also business owners and Parks Department staff who represented a broader area of Lansing. Outcome of Workshop: The main values identified were: o A sense of belonging o A sense of place o Adventure and activity The activities, programs and facilities identified were: o Gardens with vistas, flowers and trees, seating, sculpture and a labyrinth. o Activities in the park such as art in the park, science fairs and classes and programs where someone can learn through hands on experience. o A place for festivals, gatherings, neighborhood cookouts and concerts in the parks. o An adventure park with activities such as a skate park and zip lines. Ward Meetings o Peace and safety o A sense of choice o Multigenerational programming o Bathrooms o Clean parks without litter. o Smaller community activities such as at a neighborhood park. o Meeting places for teens o Recreational equipment o Bike trails and walking paths o Natural areas and open spaces Process: Public input meetings were held in the month of September in the four wards. They were held at Fenner Nature Center (ward 2), South Side Community Center (ward 3), Letts Community Center (ward 4) and Foster Community Center (ward 1). The public was notified of the meetings on the City website, fliers posted at the community centers and City Hall, mailings to community organizations, faith -based organizations and neighborhood associations and e- mail notification to City staff, Park Board and individuals on the list serve for Park Department e-newsletter. Approximately fifteen to twenty people attended each of the four meetings. The turnout numbers were low, but the people who attended usually represented larger groups of people. They represented organizations such as neighborhood associations, neighborhood centers, community farming initiatives, neighborhood City of Lansing 64 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015 PUBLIC INPUT watch, non -motorized transportation and bicycle advocates, friends organizations and volunteers for various parks and members of the Fenner Nature Center Board. Also in attendance were Park Board members, City Council members and Parks and Recreation Department staff. The attendees were divided into small groups to complete a strategic storytelling exercise. For the next exercise each person listed needs for facilities, programs and events in the ward and then the group assigned priorities for the listed items. Each of the small groups listed their top three priorities on a main list and then the large group identified their top priorities from the main list through dot voting. The same procedure was repeated for facility, program and event needs for the entire City. The following is a summary and the complete results are in the appendix. Outcome: The top priorities that were identified for the City in all four of the workshops were: o An interurban bikeway that would integrate parks and trails, close gaps in existing bikeways, to maintain the existing trails and to connect to other municipalities and destination points. o Improve access and visibility to the river. o To maintain the current park system. o To develop specialized parks such as dog parks, a water park, mini golf and Frisbee golf. o More information about parks through brochures and an updated park map. Other miscellaneous items that were mentioned in several wards, but did not make the priority list included: o Activities in the parks such as festivals, movies, concerts and special events. o Having access to bathrooms in the parks. o Cemetery improvements such as new markers, improving roads and lighting and maps. o Water -based recreation including boating and canoeing on the river. o Tennis facilities o Community Gardens o Safety issues such as safer parks and having Park Police. Youth Input Two sessions were conducted in October with a US Government class at Everett High School and a survey was distributed to all the US Government and US History classes at the school. At the work sessions, the master plan process was discussed as it relates to gathering public input, formulating a plan with strategic goals, objectives and actions; approval by governmental units and how the plan is a tool to obtain grant funding. The students went through the strategic storytelling process with their teacher and also with an adult outside of school. The students provided input into what parks they use, in which recreation programs they participate and what they would like to see in the next five years. City of Lansing 65 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015 PUBLIC INPUT Survey Recreation Opinion Survey A recreation opinion survey was made available from September through December on the Parks and Recreation website, in paper form at the ward meetings and distributed in paper form by Park Board members and Parks and Recreation staff. One -hundred and fifteen surveys were collected. The results represent people in all wards of the community. The complete survey results are in the appendix. Expansion and Funding for Park Facilities The majority of people said that they want the City to expand the park facilities and would support a millage to fund the expansion. The majority also said they would support using the park millage for capital improvements, operations and maintenance. Should the city of laneing expand their facilities? .. 40 60 ac 100 The City of lem+ng hea a PmM Mdlegc l— m11 or SI 00 per St. WG msehle property ,oi—) the hinds generetM see used Icr espial improvements. I—MW tar gram Nnding. greraaons urd maintenance of rxied��m factijo— Will you caignue to a ppon M., miltege? II yes. do you 1-1 the Part Mlllage should land the bliowng q''. IteeeseMxe My � WCe ee ewmq st CSW wpw�srel coeeer,cern>wcu� a Jpwanss � � e .e..re.r.cc.� � MeeWce �9 cap1Y nvpp+Mwb �udev wa. �ae .wm Pd N paM1 Mxtaq City of Lansing 66 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015 PUBLIC INPUT Facilities The majority of people indicated that they think there should be more nature -based recreation facilities such as trails and natural areas/preserves. The top five choices for facility expansion were trails, natural areas, public gardens, nature centers, dog parks and community centers. Do you foal Mat the city of Lansing should offer man nza—based rww6on oppon—eyes? It If you selected "Yes" ter Question 6, which faciW es shookd be expanded? (Check aN that so what typos? Mark all that apply. apply) 60% I i i a0 Q 30 E 0 2: 60 s0 Satisfaction Overall people were satisfied with the existing condition of park facilities and were not limited by their location. Most of the limitations were from time constraints or awareness of what is available. What barriers, K any, InfuDit you or a member of your househwd from How wag do you Mink Via City of Lansing maintains Me park heWties? using Lansing's park fadatbs? (Check all Mat apply) :5', 130'. s♦ nb Oemrs 7" ass 00. iw..•w.cA, ear a—oo !6: asses tdMwr- pvMpn ra s♦ pang B'.. s• <..wuNe uw� n_s+u•e��e: !1 i l7: a0 % X% 0% Good Far Par D-1k— City of Lansing 67 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015 PUBLIC INPUT Programming The top three programs people participated in were special events, sports and fitness and unscheduled activities at the community centers. They also identified various programs they would be interested to see in the future and other programs they participate in with different providers both public and private. In which Lansing Perks and Recreation programs do you porticipeb? Serwn s 5'. herq— f�ec-- l ] x enc Ixewsrvc ncnran �a LDs l Ce —Art C ,." end cooky Svxmm�q Swan A<r—nsssi« Scans x f Mesa — yaarn hesebst. (Mhu 1ps 5 iyj SP WE—ft- C—G—d esa w . 60 City of Lansing Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015 C:1:? PUBLIC INPUT Youth Survey The youth survey was distributed to Everett High School US History and US Government classes and 77 responses were collected. The respondent pool was a diverse range of students from 91h to 121h grade and provides a good representation of the youth voice in the teenage range. The complete survey results are in the appendix. FariIitipc The top two nature -based recreation activities they participated in were using trails and fishing. The majority of students indicated they would like to see more recreation facilities. Their top five choices were pools, trails, athletic fields, skate parks and basketball courts. Do you use nature -based recreation opportunities? It eo what types? Mark all that M you selected' Y..' for Question 6. which facilities should he expanded? (Check aN that apply aPpN) W W ax City of Lansing 69 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015 PUBLIC INPUT Use and Barriers The students selected the top three parks they use and why they use those parks. The majority chose a particular park because it was close to their home and offered a place to hang out. The main barriers that prevent them from using the parks were transportation, distance to parks or they just weren't interested. For what reason do you use these parks? (Check all that apply) 6C 4 20 What Lamers. it any, prevent you from using Lansing a park feciftties� (Check all that apply) wx�x= all C tzs x ttAY UY—a1Y— c 0— Programming Most students participated in special events and sports and fitness through the Lansing Parks and Recreation Department or did not participate in the Department programs. If they participated in programs offered by other providers the majority were through the Lansing School District, YMCA or they didn't participate. In which Lane" pants and R«nation programs do you pMicpals? S—W E.elas lea II net Cwmron G-.4 Jer: sports end Fanasa (ea P i lvnn snob¢.. W Hyy nr-: C—..y Casa Gpen uA Atkve — A4--IF—leataalel 'nit swm—V 5— Clsee f; l Creetrrt Arts 5i Gs+1s end Cook.% G—oiaasespeceyt r1. CongaAer gasses Tra," .Recreetm felrke-1KT —1. m xs n City of Lansing Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015 Do you pxticipaca 1n ncreationsl acovrues or programs offered by orgswzadons OTHER THAN the city of Lamingl k so, who are the provlders? chock all that apply. ...•..r sewaa.m root Ow«,wraw•A. e.ew a. 70 PUBLIC INPUT Park Board Meetings The Park Board discussed the Parks and Recreation Master Plan at 3 board meetings. These were regularly scheduled meetings and were not advertised for public input on the Plan. The meetings were held to get updates on the Plan, review data gathered through public input meetings, and provide comments on the Plan through various stages of its development. Public input was also given at these meetings. City Council Committee on Public Services After the draft Plan was available for review and prior to the public hearing before City Council, the City Council Committee on Public Services held 2 public input meetings. They were advertised through a press release for public input on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The Consultant and Parks Department clarified items in the plan and also made revisions to the Plan to address question and concerns. The following revisions were made to address those concerns. Concerns Capital Improvement Projects are large scale projects and that neighborhood parks were going to be lost or were not represented in the Plan. How is the Department going to be able to maintain new projects and existing parks? Revisions to Master Plan Addition of a description of the annual budget process where money is set aside for items such as neighborhood maintenance and improvements. Addition to the Capital Improvement Schedule for Maintenance and Sustainability of Parks and Gier Splash Pad. Addition of objective to consider maintenance with the development of a new project. Concerns with funding some of the CIP projects at this Removed Grand River Park Municipal Marina time, but wanting them to still be included in the Improvements, Boat Dock at Impression 5 and Plan development of Waverly Golf Course from the Capital Improvement Schedule and included planning for these projects on the Planning Program list. Missing trail links between Fenner Nature Center and Addition of these connections on the Potential Trail the Lansing River Trail and near Potter Park Inclusion of other potential partners such as MDCH Affordable Programming for youth Other grant sources City of Lansing Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015 Expansion Map These partners were added to the goals and objectives reflecting future partners. Include description of Scholarship Program Include potential grant sources in the objectives such as MDNRE, MDOT, MDCH, Tri-County Office on Aging and MDA. 71 PUBLIC INPUT Public Hearing Park Board — A public hearing was advertised and held before the Park Board on March 10, 2010. City Council — A public hearing was advertised and held before the Lansing City Council and March 29, 2010. City of Lansing 72 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES Background In order to develop the recreation goals the Lansing Parks and Recreation Department, Park Board and consultant evaluated all of the information gathered throughout the planning process. The evaluation was based upon physical characteristics, demographics, input from the citizens who live in the City, stakeholder interviews and other planning efforts in the city and region. All of this information evolved into general goals and objectives for the Recreation Master Plan. Many goals and objectives were identified through the process. They are numbered for ease of discussion and do not reflect any particular priority. I. To maintain safe parks. A. Quickly and effectively address public safety concerns. B. Continue to promote cooperation and reporting programs 1. Continue to promote cooperation and reporting programs between the Lansing Police Department, Ingham County Sheriff Department and Neighborhood Watch programs. Rationale: There have and probably always will be issues regarding crime and public safety in parks. The Department wants to be proactive to address safety by promoting cooperation between police departments and Neighborhood Watch programs. When a crime does occur the Department will act quickly and effectively to mitigate public safety concerns. II. Promote and enhance the financial stability of the Lansing park system through the following methods: A. Recreation as an Economic Development Tool 1. Collaborate with the Lansing Economic Development Corporation, Chamber of Commerce and the Planning Department to promote recreation as an incentive to encourage development in Lansing. Key focus areas for this Plan are: a. Riverfront Development. b. Downtown Development such as an ice rink at the City Market. c. Special events and programs. 2. Developing feasibility studies for park land that may have unique recreation resources or experiences and that could provide revenue through user fees, leases or other revenue sharing options. 3. Develop and implement strategies to promote tourism within the City park system. Rationale: Other cities including Madison, WI; Columbus, OH; and Indianapolis, IN with similar climates and water resources to Lansing have experienced economic success. Vibrant parks are attractive City of Lansing 73 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES to businesses because of the quality of life opportunities they provide. Even with tax abetments, the addition of more businesses will eventually increase the tax base which will increase the general fund revenues over time. Park land and walkable communities also increases property values. According to "Measuring the Economic Value of a City Park System" written by the Trust for Public Land, homes that are located within 500 feet of a well maintained park have 15% higher property values than other houses in the proximate area. According to a report written by Joe Cortright for CEOs for Cities titled, "How Walkability Raises Home Values in the U.S.'; homes in a community with average walkability were shown to have a $500 to $3,000 increase in home value and those with above - average walkability had a $4,000 to $34,000 increase in home value. B. Regionalization 1. Identify strategies for improved services and/or funding of existing regional facilities. 2. Work with adjacent communities on common projects. Joint grant applications and maintenance agreements can increase available funds for projects and avoid duplication of maintenance tasks. 3. Work with surrounding communities to develop regional park and trail systems. 4. Work with the surrounding communities on common recreational programs when possible. Rationale: All of the communities in Michigan are struggling economically at this time. Regionalization allows for development of facilities and services that cross jurisdictional boundaries increasing appeal by providing access to a wider variety of destinations and experiences. Maintenance budgets continue to be cut in many communities including Lansing. By developing cooperative maintenance agreements neighboring communities could also gain efficiency by avoiding duplication of services. C. General Fund 1. The general fund is the major source of funding for a parks and recreation system. 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. Rationale: 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 department currently receives a portion of the City's general fund budget. D. 1 mil tax renewal 1. Renewal of the dedicated one mil for five years is atop priority for the Parks and Recreation Department. The Director of the Parks and Recreation Department and the Park Board believe that the public needs to be given an opportunity in August 2010 to renew the. one mil dedicated for capital improvements, maintenance and operations for parks over the next five years (2011-2015). City of Lansing 74 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES Rationale: 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. Finally, the park millage provides funding for continued operation and maintenance of the City's parks and recreation system, including replacements and/or repairs to facilities. For many years the City allocated limited dollars for capital projects. This coupled with the prioritization process used by the City's financial staff resulted in limited dollars for the Parks and Recreation capital program. The park millage was introduced in 1990, renewed again in 1995, 2000 and 2005, 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. E. Grants from Federal, State and Local Sources 1. The City will apply for grants whenever feasible to extend available City dollars and provide quality capital improvement projects. Grant sources may include the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment (MDNRE), Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH), Tri-County Office of Aging and Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA). Rationale: Traditionally, matching funds had been 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. This in turn allows local funds to be available to leverage with grant funds and accomplish more capital improvement projects. F. Gifts, Donations, Endowments, Corporate Partnerships, Bonds and Loans 1. Donations, gifts, endowments, Corporate Partnerships or other contributions toward maintaining and developing the park system need to be encouraged for specific projects. For example, the development of a practice softball field at Ranney Park through a partnership with Lansing Community College. 2. Bonds and loans may be pursued for initial start up capital to create revenue generating facilities. Rationale: The City has been successful in obtaining funding through these mechanisms in the past and will continue to pursue opportunities to enhance, preserve and maintain the park system to meet the communities' needs. City of Lansing 75 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES G. Evaluation of Park Land Holdings 1. Reevaluate dedicated park properties not meeting the Departments definition of park property. 2. Those undedicated properties deemed unusable or inappropriate and are not presently serving the citizens of Lansing should be transferred or sold. 3. The sale of these selected undedicated properties will generate revenues that may be used for acquisition and development of additional park land based on the December 10, 1979 City Council policy (Article 1, chapter 1, Section 403.6). To sell or transfer dedicated park land the City Charter requires that the matter be voted on by the citizens of Lansing. Rationale: The Parks and Recreation Department has been gifted several park properties over time that do not meet the Departments definition of park land. The funding for Parks and Recreation has been cut which has led to a decrease in funds to complete maintenance tasks. The proceeds from the sale of properties will be used to meet the communities' parks and recreation needs by allowing the Department to acquire or develop park land that can provide a greater benefit to the community. H. User Fees and Rental Rates The Parks and Recreation Department will annually evaluate user fees and rental rates as a means to supplement the cost of developing and operating the facility and/or program. User fees and rental rates should be comparable to competitive rates and fees in the private and public sector. Rationale: User fees and rental rates are a means of supplementing the cost to run programs and facilities. With less general fund dollars, fees are another way to recover some of these costs. Ill. Maintain, assess, develop and preserve park lands and facilities in order to provide for the needs of present and future generations. A. To provide systematic and effective maintenance by: 1. Improving general maintenance practices at all facilities with regard to equipment upgrades, staff/user safety and accessibility. 2. Continue to evaluate needs for infrastructure, facility replacement and repair in order to extend the life and maximize efficiency of the existing infrastructure. 3. Prioritization of maintenance tasks and park areas for maintenance and renovation. a. Develop a priority plan for maintenance and renovation based on criteria such as use level, size, location and facilities that require more maintenance to preserve their functions. b. Identify parks with more acreage and/or natural features such as forests, waterways or wetlands that can be naturalized using sustainable methods to reduce maintenance. For example allowing portions. of open mowed fields to revert to a prairie setting and maintain mowed areas only for active use or increasing the natural buffer on the edge of the river. City of Lansing 76 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 4. Explore opportunities to develop cooperative maintenance agreements with other agencies and City departments to reduce costs and improve service. Partners may include the Lansing School District, Lansing Board of Water and Light and the city of Lansing Department of Public Works. 5. Identify and strengthen relationships between the Department, park neighbors (residents, businesses or others) and user groups to determine the best way to manage operations, maintenance and development of the park facilities. 6. 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 park land size, facility conditions and maintenance equipment throughout the system. This will allow the City the opportunity to better predict life cycle costs. 7. Improving the inventory and management of the urban forest by developing a tree inventory complete with GPS/GIS information. 8. Enhancing the care of trees using current best management practices for forestry. 9. Identifying and focusing on safety aspects of tree trimming and providing funds to support this service. 10. To continue to supplement and enhance services provided by the City through the use of volunteers for park maintenance such as the Adopt -A -Park program. Rationale: Considering current economic conditions, fewer funds are available to replace equipment or facilities. In order to extend the life of these items maintenance is a top priority. This involves identifying critical areas and prioritizing maintenance activities, repairs and renovations. Where maintenance must be decreased there is opportunity to naturalize areas using sustainable methods. This can save on time, wear on equipment and energy resources while providing environmental benefits and enhance wildlife habitats. City park land often abuts property that is maintained by the Lansing School District, Lansing Board of Water and Light and the city of Lansing Department of Public Works. Resources could be more efficiently used by developing cooperative maintenance agreements with these agencies. For example if the Board of Water and Light is plowing the sidewalk near a park an agreement may be made where they plow the sidewalk in front of an adjacent park. The City currently works successfully with volunteers in many aspects of park maintenance. Volunteers should continue to be utilized to supplement the City services. B. The provision of land for recreation in quantities sufficient to meet the existing and future recreation needs of the population and to preserve the natural resources and identity of the community. 1. Study specific demographic trends that correspond to the recreation services within a geographical target area to determine if additional land is required to meet the needs of the community. 2. Identify and acquire land adjacent to existing park properties that have significant natural features that are worth preservation such as land along the river, strategically located parcels, land that serves populated areas or significant natural areas. 3. Acquire inf ill and property that is connected to existing park land. City of Lansing 77 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES Rationale: The demographics of the City are shifting with the decrease in population over the past 10 years, changes in development trends and the addition of mixed use development which introduces a residential component into areas that were once commercial or office. Demographic trends should be studied prior to acquiring additional park land. Creating contiguous tracts of green space was identified as a priority for the citizens through planning efforts for the Non -Motorized Transportation Plan, City -Wide Master Plan and Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Park land provides a means to protect green space into perpetuity. C. To continue with efforts of meeting accessibility requirements. 1. The Department will develop new projects to ADA (American with Disabilities Act) standards and guidelines and continue to follow recommendations outlined in the City of Lansing Transition Plan. Rationale: The Department's mission 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." This mission cannot be fulfilled if only some of the Lansing residents can enjoy the park system. Besides wanting to provide opportunities for all residents and visitors it is the law that everyone be provided equal access to public facilities. D. To continue to provide cemetery services. 1. Investigate and evaluate cost effectiveness of standard maintenance and management procedures. 2. Preserve and enhance the historic integrity and memorial features. 3. Investigate additional marketing services including sale of vacant sites and possibly the development of a "green cemetery" Rationale: The Department manages and operates three cemeteries covering over 200 acres of land. Two of the three are almost at capacity. The Department must evaluate the best way to maintain, preserve and enhance these facilities. To encourage the preservation of Lansing's natural systems and 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. 2. Support and coordinate with the efforts of the Lansing City -Wide Master Plan in regards to green space preservation principals. 3. Continue the preservation efforts to restore, reuse and adapt many of our cultural and historic buildings, structures and memorials. 4. Continue to advocate feasibility studies and systematic planning efforts to revitalize or replace the cultural assets such as historic and noteworthy buildings or structures within the system. City of Lansing 78 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 5. 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 beauty. Rationale: The citizens value the Lansing park system which is evident by the quantity of park facilities in the City, strong City Charter language that protects park land and continued renewal of the Park Millage every five years since its introduction in 1990. Through public input in the Recreation Master Plan, City -Wide Master Plan and Non -Motorized Transportation Plan, the expansion of natural areas was a top priority. The City should continue to preserve what the citizen's value and that give Lansing its identity. F. To Encourage Environmental Stewardship 1. The Department will support environmental stewardship by: a. Preserving, protecting and enhancing existing forests, street trees and open spaces for future generations. b. Reducing the cost of storm water management by providing an adequate tree canopy and where feasible providing recharge areas to slow the accumulation of storm water and that allow for the absorption of rainwater into the ground. c. Enhancing the natural environment, flow of water and erosion problems on Lansing waterways through ecological best management practices and the use of Green Infrastructure. d. Preserving, protecting and enhancing environmentally sensitive areas identified in the City - Wide Master Plan and enhancing appropriate areas for wildlife. e. Designing new buildings and enhancing existing structures for energy conservation and to meet environmental best management practices. f. Replacing invasive, diseased and dead trees with trees that are appropriate for the area, especially native trees. Rationale: By being sensitive to environmental stewardship and practices the Department can reduce energy consumption, respect the natural systems and reduce the carbon footprint. G. To continue physical development projects currently underway and new innovative projects in the future. 1. Continue to develop master plans for park land to address the needs of the community. 2. Support and coordinate with the efforts of the Lansing City -Wide Master Plan in regards to future land use. 3. Continue the development of trails and collaborate with the efforts of the Lansing Non -Motorized Transportation Plan to create a walkable and bikeable community linking parks to neighborhoods and the River Trail. 4. 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. 5. The department will develop and enhance the existing golf courses within the park system and develop master plans for repurposing lands formerly used as Waverly and Red Cedar Golf Courses. City of Lansing 79 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 6. Continue to study opportunities to meet the public desire for community gardening in an effort to promote healthy lifestyles. Continue to work with local gardening groups such as The Greater Lansing Food Bank's Garden Project. 7. Maintenance should be considered in conjunction with the development of projects. Rationale: Master planning allows for the community to provide their input into how they want their parks to be developed in the future as well as providing a tool to budget for elements overtime. In planning for physical development other planning efforts need to be taken into consideration including the Lansing City -Wide Master Plan and Lansing Non -Motorized Transportation Plan to create a cohesive effort that benefits the entire City. Creating an inter -urban bikeway integrating parks and trails and connecting to other municipalities was the number one priority identified in the public input process for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The other planning efforts mentioned above also reinforce this priority. Improving river access and visibility was the second priority identified in the ward meetings. The Grand River, Red Cedar River and Sycamore Creek are unique features to Lansing. The Grand River runs through the downtown and a majority of the recent development has occurred in the downtown and on the river. Since the last Parks and Recreation Master Plan, the City has closed two golf courses due to decrease in demand, increased competition from other providers and budget constraints. A master plan needs to be completed with public input to plan for the transition from golf to a new recreation use. The movement to grow and purchase local produce has become popular in the Lansing area. A greenhouse was constructed at Hunter Park and farmers markets are held at several parks and community centers in the City. The Department will continue to cooperate with community gardening initiatives and evaluate opportunities to meet this need in the community. IV. 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. Explore alternative funding and staffing resources that accompany any new or existing program or service. 2. 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, The First Tee of Michigan and the YMCA to name a few examples. Also identify partners and locations for nature education such as Fenner Nature Center, Crego Park and the Potter Park Zoo. City of Lansing 80 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES Rationale: The Department continually evaluates ways to provide current as well as new programming at a cost that is affordable for residents. By avoiding duplication of programs, sharing facilities and other resources are means to provide the same variety of programs at less cost to the City. The City will explore these as well as other options. B. To assess existing facilities as to their sustainability for programming purposes. 1. An evaluation of the potential of existing services including user population, use levels and trends, operation costs and possible revenues should be completed prior to development of new facilities and programs. 2. Before developing new facilities, existing facilities should be studied to determine if they could be renovated to accommodate new recreation activities. 3. Before eliminating any existing programs, examine methods to increase or enhance programs at existing facilities. Rationale: The Department currently owns three community centers and operates a fourth, a nature center, senior center, historic house, two golf courses, two botanical gardens, three cemeteries and over one - thousand acres of park land. The City should evaluate these facilities and their service potential prior to developing new facilities. An evaluation will determine methods to increase or enhance existing programs and whether the existing facilities could handle additional programs. C. To monitor service and participation levels for future planning efforts. 1. Produce a programming review and restructure activities as necessary to provide residents with convenient and appropriate opportunities. 2. Formulate and compile user records and numbers in quantified format, using the Lansing Stat database, to assist in determining participation rates and proposed trends. Rationale: The Department currently monitors programming on a quarterly basis to coincide with seasonal programming and compiles records to determine trends in participation. The Department will continue to monitor participation to determine programming needs. V. Promote interaction, involvement and communication between the Parks and Recreation Department, the citizens of Lansing and surrounding communities. A. To develop and maintain partnerships/coalitions with community groups, educational institutions and faith -based organizations. 1. Continue to coordinate and communicate with local organizations including, but not limited to, the Lansing School District, Michigan State University, Lansing Community College, the YMCA, The First Tee of Michigan and the Lansing Youth and Recreation Fund. City of Lansing 81 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 2. Continue to work with the Lansing Neighborhood Council to develop a communication network to identify and meet specific park and recreation needs. 3. Cooperate with the City departments, community organizations such as Allen Neighborhood Center, Old Town Commercial Association, Westside Alliance, Lansing Garden Project and other neighborhood organizations to assist in the response to recreational and community needs. 4. Identify opportunities for shared programming opportunities with faith -based organizations, social and civic groups. Rationale: The Department coordinates and has partnerships with many organizations within the community and will continue to maintain these relationships. The partnerships provide mutually beneficial results with organizations and a connection to the community. B. To implement quality management principals at all levels. 1. Prior to committing to a new facility or program the Department will solicit public input, develop reports, complete cost analysis and feasibility studies. 2. Within the financial resources available, the Department will maintain adequate department staff and facilities to accommodate the existing and future needs of the community. 3. Supplemental staffing assistance will be sought through other departments and volunteers. 4. Develop policies and procedures to direct high quality, productive relationships with volunteer groups. 5. Supplement the department's park research and design staff with outside consulting services and experts to update park plans, development plans, cost estimates and feasibility studies. 6. Evaluate programs and events through opinion surveys offered online or other formats. Rationale: The Department strives to provide quality parks, programs and events to the community. Due to economic conditions additional emphasis will be placed on evaluation and how to best manage what the Department provides within a reduced budget. Staff have been cut in half over the past year, in order to provide quality service within the financial resources available the Department will look to supplemental staffing through other departments, consultants and volunteers. With additional emphasis being placed on volunteers the Department will need to develop policies and procedures to effectively manage volunteers. C. To acknowledge the importance of public input and contact with community leaders. 1. Request feedback on programs and events. 2. Solicit public input through informal meetings and formal public hearings during the planning and development of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, planning, program development and grant applications. 3. Encourage community involvement in the creation of park master plans. City of Lansing 82 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES Rationale: The Parks and Recreation Department exists to provide a service to the community. Public input is a priority to ensure that the needs of the community are being addressed in planning for future parks and recreation opportunities. D. To promote and market the park system and the benefits that are provided to the public. 1. Increase user awareness of the parks system with entry signs, an updated park map, program guide, the City cable channel, Department website, e-newsletter and other promotional materials. Rationale: One of the top priorities in the public input meetings was to provide information about existing parks. The Department should explore various means to promote and market the park system. Existing and proposed parks, programs and events should be promoted through various media efforts. This is not only important so that the community is aware what is available to them, but also tourists and as an informational tool about the benefits provided by the Park Millage. City of Lansing 83 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015 ACTION PLAN Introduction The action plan was developed as a way to identify how the City intends to meet the goals and objectives set forth in Recreation Master Plan in the next 5 years. The actions are not listed in any particular order. The basis for the following actions are consistent with information gathered through the Parks and Recreation Survey, public input meetings, interviews, city-wide planning efforts, demographic data, land use trends and recreation master plans of adjacent communities. 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. The action plan is divided into two separate focus areas including the Capital Improvement Schedule and Planning Projects. Development projects that were identified as meeting the Recreation Master Plan goals and objectives are grant eligible and capable of being completed in the next five years are included in the Capital Improvement Schedule. Master plans, studies and marketing strategies that meet the goals and objectives and will be funded through the park millage, general fund and partnerships are included on the Planning Program. The Parks Department cares for parks by allocating funds to different scopes of work. The Department goes through an annual budgeting process where funds are allocated to planning, neighborhood park renovations, repair and maintenance and capital improvement projects that are grant eligible. For example, every year funds are allocated for improvements and maintenance of five to six neighborhood playgrounds. These items are not included in the Capital Improvement Schedule of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan because they are typically repair/maintenance projects, are smaller projects that can be funded through the general fund or park millage or they are not eligible for MDNRE grant funds. The 2010/2011 Park Millage Fund allocation is included in the appendix. The items identified in the Capital Improvement Schedule meet Goals & Objectives as follows: Location Project Goal Beck Park Development (pavilion & trail) III-G Crego Park Park Improvements (site plan and development of park with passive day use & fishing) III-E, III-F Gier Park Splash pad III-G Letts Community Center Splash pad III-G Ranney Park Construct a gazebo and loop trail III-G River Trail Develop Trail from Michigan Avenue to Cherry Hill Park II -A, III-E, III-G River Trail Extend northern route to Delta Township II -A, III-E, III-G River Trail Develop Moores River Drive to Riverside Park to Grand River Park II -A, III-E, III-G City of Lansing 84 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015 ACTION PLAN Location Project Goal Washington Park Develop a modular skate park III-G Location TBD Develop an outdoor basketball facility III-G Citywide Maintenance and Sustainability of Neighborhood Parks III-A-1, III- E Capital Improvement Project Descriptions Beck Park — This is a 10.5 acre neighborhood park at the south side of Ward 2. The proposed development will enhance the existing park and facilitate neighborhood use. Improvements will include items such as a picnic pavilion and paved walking trails that will accommodate use within the park. Crego Park — This is a 200.7 acre undeveloped park at the north side of ward 2. It is a unique natural area in the City and combined with adjacent properties of the Fenner Nature Center, Potter Park, Shubel Park, Scott Woods, Hawk Island, Evergreen Cemetery and Mt. Hope Cemetery create a green space that is over 700 acres. The development will focus on the natural resources of the park and incorporate passive day uses. The first phase of development will include an access drive, parking, trail, fishing dock, accessible kayak launch, signage and landscape. Future projects may include a restroom/pavilion building for use as an outdoor education center and picnicking and interpretive signage. Gier Park — Gier Park is located in Ward 1 and includes elements that draw city-wide and neighborhood use such as a community center, softball complex and BMX track. The proposed addition of a splash pad will provide an aquatic activity to this area of the community as well as citywide use. Improvements will include utilities, site preparation, paving and splash pad elements. Letts Community Center —The community center is located in Ward 4 adjacent to Kingsley Park. The proposed addition of a splash pad will provide an aquatic activity to this area of the community. Improvements will include utilities, site preparation, paving and splash pad elements. Ranney Park —This is a 19.1 acre city-wide park on the northeast side of ward 1. Improvements will include the addition of a gazebo for shade, gathering and picnics and a paved trail. In addition, the City plans to work with Lansing Community College (LCC) on the development of a practice softball field to be funded with the park millage and through a partnership with LCC. River Trail, Michigan Ave. to Cherry Hill Park — With the completion of the Accident Fund at the former Ottawa Street Power Plan, the River Trail will extend from Shiawassee Street to Ottawa Street and connect to Wentworth Park on the west side of the Grand River. The proposed extension would include boardwalk, bridges, tunnels and paved trails. The trail would run from Wentworth Park cross under Michigan Avenue bridge, to Cherry Hill Park, under 1-496 in the location of the former Riverstreet bridge and connect to the existing River Trail near Elm Park. Amenities such as way finding signs benches and trash receptacles will also be included. The trail would provide a route for recreation and transportation on the Westside of the river. City of Lansing 85 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015 ACTION PLAN River Trail, Extend Northern Route to Delta Township — The existing River Trail ends on the northwest side of Lansing at Dietrich park. The proposed extension would run to Tecumseh Park and connect to Delta Township's non -motorized system. Delta Township has a non -motorized transportation plan that includes a connection to Lansing in this location. The proposed project includes boardwalk, bridges, paved trail, signs, benches and trash receptacles. River Trail, Moores River Dr. to Riverside Park to Grand River Park — The existing River Trail stops at Moores Park located in the southeast corner of ward 4 and starts back up again at Frances Park in the southwest corner of ward 4. The proposed route would run from Moores Park to Riverside park and then across the river to Grand River Park. A future connection could run from Grand River Park to Delta Township. The proposed project would include boardwalk, a bridge, paved trail, way finding signs, benches and trash receptacles. Washington Park —This is a 44 acre city-wide park at the south end of ward 4. The addition of a modular skate park would compliment the existing use of the site and provide distribution of a popular activity in the City. The proposed project would include pavement, modular skate elements, fencing, signs, benches and trash receptacles. Location TBD—The proposed development will include an outdoor basketball facility including paving, basketball goals, fencing and team benches. The facility will support the city-wide use of the park and may be used for pick-up games and to host basketball camps and small tournaments. Citywide Maintenance and Sustainability of Neighborhood Parks — In addition to the annual allocation of funds for park maintenance and improvements these funds will be set aside specifically for Neighborhood Parks. The intent is to locate matching funds to increase the dollar value that can be allocated to these types of projects. City of Lansing 86 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015 CL z 0 rD v r+ o' v N rt rD >v N R 0 N 0 N Ln !, r7 1< 0 -h r m =' oQ ��. TARGET YEAR PARK LOCATION 2010-2015 BECK 2010-2015 CREGO 2010-2015 GIER 2010-2015 LETTS CC 2010-2015 RANNEY 2010-2015 RIVER TRAIL 2010-2015 RIVER TRAIL 2010-2015 RIVER TRAIL 2010-2015 WASHINGTON POTENTIAL GRANT SUPPORTED PROJECTS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS SCHEDULE PARKS & RECREATION FIVE YEAR MASTER PLAN (04/01/2010 thru 04/01/2015) ESTIMATED ESTIMATED POTENTIAL GRANT PROJECT DESCRIPTION TOTAL COST GRANT SOURCE AMOUNTS Beck Park Development (pavilion and trail) 200,000 LWCF 100,000 Park improvements (develop passive day use park; 2,000,000 MNRTF 500,000 fishing) Splash Pad 250,000 MNRTF/LWCF/CDBG 187,500 Splash Pad Gazebo, loop trail Develop Trail from Michigan Avenue to Cherry Hill Park Extend Northern Route to Delta Township Develop Moores River Drive to Riverside Park to Grand River Park Develop modular skate park 250,000 MNRTF/LWCF/CDBG 187,500 200,000 MNRTF 150,000 2,750,000 MNRTF/MDOT 550,000 2,000,000 MNRTF/MDOT 500,000 1,810,000 MNRTF/MDOT 1,357,500 100,000 MNRTF 75,000 2010-2015 LOCATION TBD Develop an outdoor basketball facility 50,000 LWCF 25,000 2010-2015 CITYWIDE Maintenance and Sustainability of Neighborhood Parks ($250,000 match from Parks Department) Grant Codes: MNRTF=Dept. of Natural Resources Trust Fund LWCF=Dept. of Natural Resources Land & Water Conservation Fund MDOT=Michigan Department of Transportation - MDOT Transportation Efficiency Act MDNR FISHERIES=Boating Infrastructure Grant WPG=Waterways Program Grants 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. Lansing Parks Potential Projects A C D f P (, H ( 1 . JDNE!„LAKE . . ,,.. HORSiiiROOK . .. 3 RAROLDM= GIER d ".:I-I.:.pRyn CENTER e. 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Lansing Boat Club, MSU Crew 30,000 Master Plan & Public Works, MDEQ, Study Ingham County Drain Commission 50,000 Plan EDC -0 n v rt o v � � r Q Z3 � N rD =. n � rD v 0 Gt 0) m v N 0 0 r 010-2015 RED CEDAR PARK Develop a Master Plan $ 20,000 Master Plan Neighborhood Assoc., City of East Lansing 2010-2015 RIVERSIDE TO Trail master plan to connect the two parks $ 25,000 Master Plan Public Works, Heart of GRAND RIVER PARK Michigan Trails, Neighborhood Assoc. 2010-2015 TBD Study locations and develop a master plan for a football $ 20,000 Master Plan facility 2010-2015 TBD Study locations and develop a master plan for an outdoor $ 15,000 Master Plan basketball facility 2010-2015 WAVERLY PARK Develop a Master Plan $ 15,000 Master Plan Neighborhood Assoc., Delta Township 2010-2015 CITYWIDE Study locations, feasibility and options for developing $ 20,000 Study Lansing Garden community gardens throughout the city Project, MSU Extension 2010-2015 CITYWIDE Work with organizations to foster new innovative ways to $ 50,000 Study Public Works, TCRPC, address storm water management MDEQ, Ingham County 2010-2015 CITYWIDE Green Initiative Study for shoreline improvements $ 40,000 Study MDEQ, EDC, Businesses along rivers, Developers, —THIS DOCUMENT IS ALONG RANGE PLANNING DOCUMENT THAT WILL CONTINUE TO EVOLVE AND IS REVIEWED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. 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Patricia Catherine Wil- liams, 33, was pronounced dead upon arrival at an area I IN BRIEF East Lansing man charged with assault EAST LANSING — An 18-year-old East Lansing man is charged with felonious assault after police said he injured a Michigan State University student Monday night with his pickup in a parking lot near Armstrong Hall. Shane M. Sweet also has been arraigned on charges of unarmed robbery and possession with intent to deliver in addition to the charges for felonious assault, police said. The 18-year-old victim was hospitalized and is recovering from injuries that are not life threatening, police said. Sweet's two passengers — Carlos J. Colon III, 21, and Lamickell M. McGuire. 20. both of Lansing — also were charged with unarmed robbery and possession with intent to deliver. As of Tuesday night, all were being in the Ingham County Jail. hospital, while Edward Gor- don Williams 11, 36, died lat- er Tuesday after he was tak- en off life support, said Sgt. Mark Gajeski of the Canton Township police. "The male shot the female and then turned the gun on himself," Gajeski said. John Roach, spokesman for the Detroit Police De- partment, had no immediate comment. Autopsies are pending and the case remains under investigation, Canton Township police said. Police said a woman they now identify as Patricia Wil- liams had gone to the Can- ton Township police station early Saturday and told au- 3-vehicle crash closes 1-496 lanes Westbound Interstate 496 was shutdown briefly Tuesday afternoon after an 0kemos resident attempting to slow down slammed into the back of another vehicle and caused a chain -reaction crash. Lansing police said. Police sand there were no major injuries sustained in the accident that happened at about 4:30 p.m, in the construction zone near the Capitol ramp bridge. A total of three vehicles were involved in the crash. The Ckemos resident was cited for failure to stop a safe distance ahead, police said. Two Lansing men charged with robbery Two Lansing men were charged Tuesday in connection with the robbery of a delivery driver. Zachary John Sisson and Kenneth Castle, both 22, were arraigned in 54A District Court on charges of armed robbery and conspiracy to commit armed thorities she was assaulted, but declined to file a formal complaint or provide her or her husband's name. A day later, officers re- sponded to the couple's home in Canton, which is on the western edge of Wayne County about 20 miles from Detroit, after a call about a "possible domestic situ- ation" — but no one was Sisson Castle robbery. A preliminary hearing, which determines if they will stand trial, is scheduled for Oct. L Police said a Jimmy John's delivery driver was on South Hayford Street on Monday night, attempting to make a delivery, when two men approached and demanded money at gunpoint. The driver complied, and no shots home, police said. Patricia Williams was go- ing to the police station, which is near the library, when she was shot around 9:15 am. EDT Tuesday, Gajeski said, Witnesses said she and Edward Williams were sitting and talking near the Canton Public Library beforehand. A woman who called 911 described the scene. "I've got a man who shot himself and a woman in the parking lot of the Canton library.... He shot himself and he shot her," the wom- an said on a recording re- leased by Canton Township police. were fired. No one was injured. No one injured in fire at Lansing home Lansing fire crews responded to a house fire that occurred at around 1:15 a.m. Tuesday. According to a news release from the Lansing Fire Department, a fire broke out in a 2yi-story located at 924 W. Ionia St, When firefighters arrived, all occupants had left the house. Fire crews contained the blaze to a living room, but there was some smoke and water damage to other parts of the home. No injuries were reported. — From staff reports Lansing Wants to Know. What do you Vskoe about Pants and Recreatim? LANSING, Michigan iSeptember 23. 2009) — The Lansing Parks and Recreation Department is gathering public input from city of Lansing residents for its 5-Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015. There will be several opportunities for public input. The department will be hosting a workshop. September 23, 6:30-8:30 PM at the Letts Community Center, 1220 W. Kalamazoo. A survey is also available on the Parks Department webpage, www.lansingmi,govtparks. For more information on the 5-Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015 planning procm, please go to the Parks and Recreation website, at www.lansingatti.govfparks or call our main office at 517-483-4277. x xsxs.> E, SOME VAN L\11)ai..i111BC1111 B_ I._ ti115:. >> �.' nu. 1t I+, „_ -I and I'lamm�K H 1 P Strategic Storytelling: A Powerful Planning Tool When: July 30, 2009 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Where: South Side Community Center at Hill Academy Cost: FREE Workshop Leader: Michelle Napier-Dunnings, Pearl Partners LLC The City of Lansing has started the process of developing the 5-Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan for 2010-2015. Public participation is an important component of the planning process. The Strategic Storytelling Meeting is the first opportunity for the public to provide input on the plan. There will be several other opportunities in the near future including public input meetings in the City wards and on-line. Strategic Storytelling is a process for applying an ancient communication tool to the modern task of community dialogue. Stories paint a picture that helps people see what matters most to an individual, action that bring those perspectives to life and how decisions are made. This workshop will: ■ Engage its participants in learning a powerful tool for communicating & marketing ■ Share how this tool can be leveraged to advocate for initiatives throughout the City ■ Identify critical issues for public feedback and input ■ Connect the workshop discussion to the implementation of the next 5-Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan Participants will leave with: ■ A workshop handout explaining the process and uses ■ A deeper understanding of the potential critical ingredients for the next 5-Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan Note: If you are the representative of a group, we can accommodate up to 5 of your members at this workshop. Meeting hosted by: Lansing Parks and Recreation Department and Landscape Architects & Planners, Inc. STRATEGIC STORYTELLING MEETING ATTENDANCE July 30, 2009 Project: City of Lansing 5-Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan Location: South Side Community Center at Hill Name Phone Organization Email Barbara Mac Briar Sue Eareckson Friends of Bancroft Park Melissa Quon Huber Averill Woods Karl Harshe MSU Crew Club James Hughes MSU Crew Willie Vinson CVNA Evelyn Bush CVNA Gladys Thorp Averill Woods Wes Thorp Averill Woods Rochelle Rizzi Rizzi Design Jerry Sutton Sutton Advisors, PLC Jordan Sutton Sutton Advisors, PLC Anita Beavers CVNA Bob Ford LAP Tammy Jorkasky LAP Margaret Kingsbusy Averill Woods Dick Schaefer Lansing Parks Kristen Miller Pearl Partners Team Kate Nault Pearl Partners Team Michelle N-D Pearl Partners Murdock Jemerson City of Lansing 21 People total 7 from organizing partners 8 invited personally by Michelle Napier-Dunnings 1 received the mailing 5 got emails from ?? Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan Storytelling Assignment Interview # 1: Jane Mosier Jane feels the skate board park, by Frandor is really neat. She said she knows it is not in Lansing proper, but the concept is great in that it provides a place for young kids and older teens to gather. Bike paths & lanes — extension, development and maintenance was another area of recreation she felt was good for Lansing. They provide good wholesome family entertainment. Jane lives across from Groesbeck Golf Course and likes the nearby nature area and its walk paths. Jane uses Foster Center for various reasons and feels they do a wonderful job providing a diversity of programs and activities for everyone especially kids and seniors. She feels there needs to be more publicity about the programs provided at the Foster Center and Parks and Recreation Centers in general. • Storybook time for kids • Library (very convenient) • Computer Lab and training for the beginner and for anyone wanting to update their skills. (When she started a new job, she was only familiar with Dos programs. She found that Foster Center was the most economical place to get classes for Windows PC.) • She noticed they had knitting classes for kids & adults • Dance classes for kids and adults Her recommendations: • Provide bridge, Euchre, and/or photography, language or other type classes for the beginner and advance. Casino nights, poker parties (chips free) will bring people together for social purposes. • Travel log — Provide a venue where people can go to watch videos/Power Points of people's travels. • Transportation to and from centers via an arrangement with CATA or other. • Exercise room equipment and nutrition classes • Tech Center — where classes can be provided for videos, TV, web classes (seniors and retirees can volunteer to teach and provide instructions. • In addition, she suggested providing outdoor activities. Most senior activities are indoors. Jane is from Ontario. She said they used some tennis courts and turned them into outdoor ice rinks in the winter. Boards were erected around the court and flooded. She said every neighborhood had an ice rink. As a child she could walk four blocks to an outdoor ice rink. She said basketball courts could also be used. Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan Storytelling Assignment Interview #2: Willye Bryan and her Granddaughter Madison Willye Bryan said that she has enrolled her granddaughter in many of the Parks & Recreation programs such as soccer, dance (ballet) and gymnastics at Foster Center. She felt the children's activities were excellent. Very reasonable prices for family. They have gone to the City Front Park by the Market and used Frances & Moores Parks. Her granddaughter has also participated in some of the Black Child and Family Institute programs. She has had three sessions of Spanish camp. Madison started her swim classes at North Center School. Her first classes were started at 2/l/2 — 3 years old. Later swim classes were taken at Dwight Rich. She has also participated in T-ball at Lyons School. Her whole family has enjoyed the free concerts in the parks on Wednesday nights. At some of the concerts she noticed they had activities for the children. It was through these concerts that she became familiar with the City's parks. They have enjoyed Moores Park, swimming and game days. She would like to see the following continued: 5 — 12 summer walking programs and field trips Willye Bryan liked the variety of programs, great swimming program for youngsters and feel the parks are being utilized well. Enjoyed the Indian Pow Wow at Lou Adado Park by the Riverfront. Recommendations: Would love to see classes being offered at Frances Park. On a beautiful Mother's Day my son said, "I have a surprise for you." Then he loaded my golf clubs into the car and we drove to Groesbeck Golf Course. He had a cart waiting and we played a wonderful round of golf together. It was like we had the whole course to ourselves. I don't remember what I shot that day; I just remember the beauty of the course, the time with my son, and a day that is fondly recalled. Anita Beavers I grew up on the west side of Bay City in a neighborhood called Banks. Our house fronted the Saginaw River where there was a constant stream of boats -freighters, gravel boats, sailboats, motorboats of all sorts. There was the Belinda Street Bridge which swung in the center to make room for craft that were too tall. But, there were no parks for kids to play in. However, every kid in the neighborhood during the early sixties and beyond had an outdoors smorgasbord that appealed to a variety of youthful tastes. The centerpiece was the river. We had fishing, not the conventional pole, line and sinker, but spears. The shore of the river was populated by an endless supply of carp. My buddies and I would spear three or four, take them home and we would end up burying them. The bridge was our carnival ride. On most weekends the bridge would swing every few minutes throughout the day. Every guy in the neighborhood would ride it from a variety of positions. The bridge operator never got too excited about it and just asked that we not do anything stupid to get hurt. As an adult, I really miss that bridge. It was a way to cut you off from the land, but not be too far away. We swam in the river with all of its crazy currents. This meant that my single mom demanded that I take swimming lessons at an early point in my life. I still remember swimming with the guys, taking chances and living through it. And I remember, at least once a year, they would haul some kid out of the water who drowned. One more memory is of the gravel piles across the street from our house. Great Lakes freighters would deliver it couple times a week. The piles were huge and were home to mock outdoor battles that either centered on cowboys and Indians or some World War II battle. These exploits continued until guys in my age group developed other interests like girls. But that's a quick glimpse of our park where I grew up. Wes Thorp (8/12/2009) Murdock Jemerson story Page From: Jerry Sutton <Jerry@suttonadvisors.com> To: <mjemerso@lansingmi.gov> Date: 8/11/2009 6:27 PM Subject: story I, Jerry Sutton, authorize the use of my story by the Lansing Parks and Recreation in creating the Master Plan. A perfect day for me when I was growing up in Lansing could be summed up in two words, Ferris Park. Both the memories and the lessons learned at the Park have become part of me. I literally lived at the Park. It was 2 and 1/2 blocks from where my family lived. We played numerous games, including horse shoes, basketball, softball, basketball, box hockey, hop scotch, paddle tennis, marbles and tag. In addition, there were various crafts for our enjoyment. While there was a staff person at the Park for 7 or 8 hours, we were basically on our own to choose teams and work things out for our selves. Adults (parents) were not a necessary part of the Park experience. I have no memory of even going home to eat either lunch or supper, although I am sure I did. However, in the evening it was back to the Park for a game of 'capture the flag'. We enjoyed competing against other parks in different games. Also, each park would have a sort of Olympics, and the individual winners of events, such as softball throw or races, would advance to the city wide competition to represent our Park. Many of the Ferris Park friends I still see today and we have fond memories. I learned to work together with others since we need to decide on the game of the day or minute. Then, we needed to choose up teams, and decide who would play what position. And, we also serve as the coaches and the umpires. Also, I remember one friend always wanted to be the announcer and be behind the back stop. Just telling my story brings a smile to my face. Jerry Sutton 8-11-2009 Storytelling Assignment Willie's Own Story I thought I would start my storytelling assignment by telling my own story first. This story explains why after moving to Lansing out of necessity due to a job offer I remained all these years even though I have been retired for six years and can move anywhere. It has to do partly with Lansing's Parks & Recreation system. When I moved to Lansing in 1989, the only person I knew were the people I worked with and my daughter who was a sophomore at MSU. So what's a single person to do in a situation like that? You seek out the things you love to do. In my case that was tennis, golfing, walking, and biking to name a few of the active things I like to do. First, I discovered that Lansing had a walk Lansing's Parks program. Published in the paper was a walk schedule and list of parks. Every Sunday afternoon for my first couple years here in Lansing, I would go to the assigned park, meet other people and walk the nature trails or paths through a different park. In addition to meeting new people, there was a guide that could talk about the history of the park, the unique qualities of each park and point out plants, etc along the way. At the beginning or end of the walk you were given a token gift like a water bottle, a handout or towel or something to take away. Next, I discovered the Parks and Recreation's Tennis program. You simply had to register your play level with Parks and Rec. They placed you on a league. You received a play schedule, a list of players and their contact information, and a list of tennis court locations. You were assigned to play a different player each week for six to eight weeks of the summer at a different tennis court around the city. It was up to me or the other player to schedule the time and decide on a location to play. At the end there were trophies for the overall league winners. This was a fabulous program and I am sorry to say I have not seen or heard whether it continues today or not. After all these years, I'm still playing tennis with some of the people I met through this program. When I decided to buy my house and settle in to Lansing life, I looked for a place in close proximity of tennis courts, golf courses and parks. I settled in the Colonial Village area and my house is in walking distance of two tennis courts (Quinton and Elmhurst Parks). I can walk or ride my bike to Moores River, Frances Park and Davis Park. I could get in my car and drive less than five minutes to the Sycamore and Waverly Golf Courses. I still play tennis, golf, and bike and ride the river trail. I continue to play golf at Groesbeck, but mostly drive to Holt and Mason to play. I participated as a volunteer in the building of the play area at Hawk Hollow and often go there to walk the trail. I haven't visited all the parks in the state, but have visited quite a few. I'm not an authority on this, but believe Lansing has some of the best parks in the state and I'm happy to be a part of the continuing effort to keep and improve them. Willie Vinson As a young boy, about the age of nine living in the city of Detroit, I would listen to Ernie Harwell and George Cal call the plays for the Detroit Tigers late into the hot and humid summer nights, when most people slept I would be wide awake listening to the radio broadcast envisioning every pitch and play. It was about 1961 and the Detroit Tigers were among the best in the American League and it was so sweet to envision myself on that field playing second base along side of Jake Wood, Norm Cash, Chico Fernandez, Rocky Colorado and Al Kaline. These were my hero's at the time and everything that I needed to dream the summer away. Our neighborhood was a typical melting pot. We had Italians, Hungarians, Irish, English; Hispanic etc. living in nicely kept two story stucco, brick and wood sided houses all in a row. The distance between houses was only 10'-15' and I could easily call out to my friends' Charlie or Tim when a home run was scored or a base was stolen by one of the Tigers and they returned the cheer until our parents reminded us it was past our bedtime and time to pipe down or the radio would be turned off. Every day we would meet at the gravel school yard or in our alley for a game of pick-up baseball. We would let the neighborhood girls, Sharon or Nancy play, but they usually were confined to the outfield or the sidelines and only if we didn't have enough "boys" to staff a team, which we usually didn't. We would start early in the morning and not get home until supper. There really weren't any parks that were close enough that we could go to and our parents were too busy working to even think to drive us to one, so we made do with what we had. Each day we honed our skills as we pretended to play against the New York Yankees, Chicago White Sox, Boston Red Sox and other major league teams on a regular basis. When the school yard was occupied by older kids we would revert to the alley and create bases with old garbage can lids and hit the balls into the neighbor's back yards as "ground rule doubles" or home runs. It was a great fun. When we move to the suburbs the alley gave way to real grass baseball fields, with real backstops, chalked base lines and real bases in one of the local parks. I never touched a real base before and it was exhilarating to finally get a hit and stand on a real first base instead of a garbage can lid. It was a proud moment. This was an organized system that provided umpires, score keeper and a coach. I thought I had died and gone to heaven because this was something that up until then would only happen in a dream on a hot summer night. Submitted by: Bob Ford, 08-04-09 City of Lansing Park Board Rick Kibbey, Board President Dear Neighbor, Summer is edging into fall (too soon, some say) and the pace is picking up in the neighborhoods. One of the main upcoming events is the creation of a new 5 year Master Plan for parks and recreation. This plan will help direct the activities of the department for the next five years (2010-2015) including new facilities, land acquisition and programming. To make sure residents have a chance to be heard, there will be a hearing held in each ward to discuss local needs and preferences. The ward meetings are: Ward 2: September 10, 7-9 PM, Fenner Nature Center, 2020 Mt.Hope Ward 3: September 15, 7-9 PM, Southside Comm. Center, 5185 Wise Ward 1: September 16, 6:30-8:30 PM, Foster Center, 200 N. Foster Ward 4: September 23, 6:30-8:30 PM, Letts Center, 1220 W.Kalamazoo Before the final approval of the plan, there will also be a citywide hearing on this topic. The final plan is due to the MDNR by March 1, 2010. Park Board members will be present at the ward meetings to hear testimony and the results of the hearings will also be reviewed at a Park Board meeting before passing the recommendations for the plan on to the Mayor and Council. Attached you will find a list of parks by ward. Because previous hearings have generated so much interest, we will give preference to residents of that ward to offer testimony. However, anyone is welcome to attend any meeting. If you are unable to make the meeting or if you have additional thoughts or information to share, your written comments will also be taken in consideration and reviewed as part of the process. Also, feel free to share your thoughts with Parks Board members before or after the meeting. For more information on the 5-Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015 planning process, please go to the Parks and Recreation website at www.lansingmi.gov/parks or call our main office at 517-483-4277. Tha , You Can Help Shape the Future of Lansing J?% Parks & Recreation Public Input Opportunity Ward Meetings Ward 2: September 10, 7-9 PM, Fenner Nature Center, 2020 E. Mt. Hope Ward 3: September 15, 7-9 PM, Southside Community Center, 5815 Wise Rd. Ward 1: September 16, 6:30-8:30 PM, Foster Community Center, 200 N. Foster Ward 4: September 23, 6:30-8:30 PM, Letts Community Center, 1220 W. Kalamazoo Draft Review - TBD Public Hearing - TBD Purpose: To create a 5-year Parks and Recreation Master Plan • We need citizen input to develop goals, objectives and identify projects for the next 5 years. • The plan makes the city eligible for grant funding. Questions: Lansing Parks and Recreation • www.lansingmi.gov/parks 0 517-483-4277 Mailing List for Ward Meetings Emanuel Lutheran School 1001 N Capitol Ave Lansing, MI 48906 Immaculate Heart of Mary 3830 Rosemont St Lansing, MI 48910 Montessori Children's House 2100 W St. Joseph St Lansing, MI 48915 Pam's Academy of Champions 1113 Pierce Rd Lansing, MI 48910 First Spiritualist Church of Lansing 611 Samantha Ave Lansing, MI 48910 St. Therese School 2620 Turner St Lansing, MI 48906 Clcca K-4 Elementary School 2924 Newark Ave Lansing, MI 48911 Hope Academy 2130 W Holmes Rd Lansing, MI 48910 Lansing Baptist School 1902 E Cavanaugh Rd Lansing, MI 48910 New Covenant Christian School PO Box 80707 Lansing, MI 48908 Resurrection School 1521 E Michigan Ave Lansing, MI 48912 Lansing Catholic Central High School 501 N Marshall Lansing, MI 48912 Harold J. Leeman, Jr. 435 N Francis Lansing, MI 48912 Mid -Michigan Public School Academy 715 W Willow St Lansing, MI 48906 Kate Nault Monica Zuchowski, President 430 Allen Northwest Intitiative Board of Directors 1012 N Walnut St Lansing, MI 48912 Lansing, M 48906 Shaun Schaefer, PTA President El-Hajj Malik EI-Shabazz Cole Academy Academy 1915 W Mt. Hope Ave 1028 W Barnes Ave Lansing, MI 48910 Lansing, MI 48910 Greater Lansing Adventist School 5330 W St. Joseph Hwy Lansing, MI 48917 Lansing Park Board 124 W Michigan Ave., 8th Floor Lansing, M 48933 Our Savior Lutheran School 1601 W Holmes Rd Lansing, MI 48910 St. Gerard Elementary School 4433 W Willow Hwy Lansing, MI 48917 Lansing Christian School 3405 Belle Chase Way Lansing, MI 48911 Education Options 5815 Wise Rd Lansing, MI 48911 Mosaica Education 600 W St. Joseph St Lansing, MI 48933 Capital Area Academy 5525 S Pennsylvania Lansing, MI 48911 Mid Michigan Leadership Academy 730 W Maple St Lansing, MI 48906 New City Academy Windemere Park Charter South Lansing Library Academy 2130 W Holmes Rd., Suite B AcadAcad S Saginaw St 3500 S Cedar St., #108 Lansing, MI 48910 Lansing, MI 48917 Lansing, MI 48910 Mailing List for Ward Meetings Rosemary Robinson, On Site Library of MI Law Division Capitol Area District Library Coordinator 525 W Ottawa St 401 S Capitol Ave Miller Road Community Center Lansing, MI 48933 Lansing, MI 48933 6023 Curry Lane Lansing, MI 48911 Fenner Nature Center 2020 Mt Hope Ave Lansing, MI 48910 Ingham County Library 407 N Cedar St Lansing, MI 48912 Delta Charter Township Library 5730 Davenport Dr Lansing, MI 48917 Michigan State Legislative 124 W Allegan St Lansing, MI 48933 Delta Charter Township 4538 Elizabeth Rd Lansing, MI 48917 Christ Community Church 227 N Capitol Ave Lansing, MI 48933 Maranatha Baptist Church 2300 N Waverly Rd Lansing, MI 48906 Martin Dungey Coachlight Neighborhood Association 3563 Coachlight Common Lansing, MI 48911 Turner -Dodge House 100 E North St Lansing, MI 48906 Foster Library 200 N Foster Ave Lansing, MI 48912 Library of Michigan 702 W Kalamazoo St Lansing, MI 48915 Community Public Health Library 3423 N Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Lansing, MI 48906 Louis M. Detro Memorial Library Thomas M. Cooley Law School 6211 W Willow Hwy 300 S Capitol Ave Lansing, MI 48917 Lansing, MI 48933 MI Dept. of Transportation 425 W Ottawa St Lansing, MI 48933 St. Paul's Episcopal Church 218 W Ottawa St Lansing, MI 48933 Patty Farhat Neighborhood Watch Advisory Board 2501 Hampden Lansing, MI 48910 First Presbyterian Church 510 W Ottawa St Lansing, MI 48933 John W. Chi Memorial Medical Library 401 W Greenlawn Ave Lansing, MI 48910 Walter Brown Knollwood/Willow Neighborhood Association 1310 Knollwood Lansing, MI 48906 Emily Home South Lansing Physical Environment Committee 3400 S Cedar Lansing, MI 48910 Mt. Hope Church in the City 319 W Genesee Lansing, MI 48933 Mark E. Hooper Rotary Club of Lansing Trinity Lutheran Church 417 Seymour Ave, Ste 6 La in Saginaw Lansing, MI 48933 Lansing, MI 48933 Anita Salinaz Theresa Szymanski Bill Nelson South Lansing Housing Task Force South Precinct Advisory Board Groesbeck Area Neighborhood 840 Baker 3400 S Cedar Association Lansing,MI 48910 1017 N Foster Lansing, MI 48910 Lansing, MI 48912 Mailing List for Ward Meetings Juanita Chapman Potter/Walsh Neighborhood Organization 1218 Lathrop Lansing, MI 48912 Eric Sudall Fabulous Acres 130 Garden Lansing, MI 48910 Ruth Leyrer Martha Dee Fairview Area Interested Residents C.A. R.S. 324 S. Fairview 1210 Prospect Lansing, MI 48912 Lansing, MI 48912 Emma Berry Neighbors United in Action 1714 Donora Lansing, MI 48910 Nancy Parsons Mahlow Eastside Neighborhood Organization 430 N. Fairview Lansing, MI 48912 Spin Street Bikes 1214 Turner St. Lansing, MI 48906 Grace Lutheran Church — Elca 528 N Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Lansing, MI 48915 Jo Flaherty South Lansing Business Association P.O. Box 27081 Lansing, MI 48909 Dave Hanson Riverfront Cycle (Owner) 507 E Shiawassee Lansing, MI 48912 Brian Holland Lansing -Eaton Neighborhood Association 3818 Blue River Dr. Lansing, MI 48911 Central Free Methodist Church 828 N Washington Ave Lansing, MI 48906 Patty Farhat Lewton/Rich Neighborhood Association 2501 Hampden Drive Lansing, MI 48911 Susan Chinault Lansing Host Lions Club 2810 Tulane Dr Lansing, MI 48912 Monica Zuchowski Downtown Neighborhood Association 320 N. Walnut Lansing, MI 48933 Mikie Kreft Joe Adams Jan Kolp Capital Area Children's Safety Coalition Tri-County Bicycle Association Forest View Citizens Association 1215 E Michigan Ave P.O. Box 22146 2828 Forest Rd. Lansing, MI 48912 Lansing, MI 48909 Lansing, MI 48910 Emanuel First Lutheran Lansing Planning Board Christ Lutheran Church 309 N. Washington Square, Ste. 1001 N Capitol Ave 122 S Pennsylvania Ave Lansing, MI 48906 LaOnsing, MI 48933 Lansing, MI 48912 Ali Gaylord Accelerate Lansing 124 W Michigan Ave. Lansing, MI 48933 St. Matthew Ame Church 522 W Maple St Lansing, MI 48906 Penny Gardner Grand River Connection 1035 Seymour Ave Lansing, MI 48906 Hazel Bethea, Director Lansing Principal Shopping District 1014 West Lapeer Lansing, MI 48915 Pilgrim United Church -Christ 125 S Pennsylvania Ave Lansing, MI 48912 Hazel Bethea Genesee Neighborhood Association 1002 W Shiawassee Lansing, MI 48915 North Presbyterian Church West Lansing Church of God Bethlehem Temple Church 108 W Grand River Ave 819 West St 1518 S Washington Ave Lansing, MI 48906 Lansing, MI 48915 Lansing, MI 48910 Mailing List for Ward Meetings New Jerusalem Church 3507 Inverary Dr Lansing, MI 48911 Central Church of Nazarene 1300 Eureka St Lansing, MI 48912 Bethel Seventh Day Adventist 1120 N Pennsylvania Ave Lansing, MI 48906 Renaissance Neighborhood Association 416 S. Butler Lansing, MI 48915 Chris Silsby Eastern Neighbors 906 E Shiawassee St., Apt Lansing, MI 48912 Bob Bradshaw Old Oakland Neighborhood Organization 919 N. Verlinden Lansing, MI 48915 Cheryl Reisner Mid -Michigan Environmental Action Council (Board) 500 W. Lenawee St. Room 123 Lansing, MI 48933 Erik Larson Impression 5 Science Center 200 Musuem Dr Lansing, MI 48933 Michael Wetzel Marshall Park 827 Cleveland St Lansing, MI 48906 Angela Bouterse Hosmer Steet Neighbors 812 Larned Street Lansing, MI 48912 David Shade Lady Hill Neighborhood Association #8 2405 N. Grand River Lansing, MI 48906 Penny Strang Cherry Hill Neighborhood Association 6218 Brookline Ct. East Lansing, MI 48823 Victoria White Creston Area Neighbors 3205 Creston Ave. Lansing, MI 48906 Marion Chapman North Lansing Lions Club 13665 Pearwood Dr DeWitt, MI 48820 Lansing Neighborhood Council (Board) 5815 Wise Rd Lansing, MI 48911 St. Casimir Church 815 Sparrow Ave Lansing, MI 48910 Beverly Miller North Lansing Community Association 413 Pearl St Lansing, MI 48906 Karen Anderson Hunter Park West Neighborhood Association 612 Jones Street Lansing, MI 48912 Grace Middaugh We Care Neighborhood Association 423 Beech St. Lansing, MI 48912 Patricia Pendarvis Bonnie Schade Shepard Street United Neighbors North Precinct Advisory Board 220 Shepard St. 740 May St Lansing, MI 48912 Lansing, MI 48906 Joan Sheldon Durant Park 726 Seymour Lansing, MI 48906 Ron Rieves East Battenfield Neighborhood Association and Watch 1100 Barr Ave Lansing, MI 48911 Willie Dawson Northwest Neighborhood Alliance 1304 Theodore Lansing, MI 48915 Original Church of God 1916 Olds Ave Lansing, MI 48915 Resurrection Church 1531 E Michigan Ave, #1 Lansing, MI 48912 Michelle Allen Quentin Park Neighborhood Association 1748 Quentin Lansing, MI 48910 Sparrow Hospital Campus St. Lawrence Campus Volunteer Gordon Small Volunteer Services Dept. Services Dept. Turner -Dodge Neighborhood PO Box 30480 1210 W Saginaw St Association g 109 W Dwight St Lansing, MI 48909 Lansing, MI 48915 Lansing, MI 48906 Mailing List for Ward Meetings James Jackson Wexford Heights Neighborhood Association P.O. Box 80244 Lansing, MI 48908 Becky Bennett Ingham County Board of Commissioners P.O. Box 319 Mason, MI 48854 Brent Knight, President Lansing Community College P.O. Box 40010 Lansing, MI 48901 Peggy Roberts Power of We Consortium 5303 S Cedar St Lansing, MI 48909 First United Brethren Church 1330 E Grand River Ave Lansing, MI 48906 Hugh Clarke Jr. Lansing School Board 519 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48933 Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce PO Box 14030 Lansing, MI 48901 Christ Temple Church 1033 Lenore Ave Lansing, MI 48910 Bethlehem Lutheran 549 E Mt. Hope Ave Lansing, MI 48910 J.R. Rios Greater Lansing Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 515 N. Larch Street Lansing, MI 48912 John Lindenmayer Your Neighbors (Leslie and Regent Streets) 140 Leslie Lansing, MI 48912 Mt. Hope Church 116 S Rosemary Lansing, MI 48917 Sue Carol Markham Dawn Klemens Sagamore Hill Neighborhood River Forest Neighborhood Association Morning Star Church of God Association 2415 Barstow 1226 Leslie St 1630 Blair Lansing, MI 48906 Lansing, MI 48912 Lansing, MI 48910 Traci Gorman Shady Oaks Neighborhood Association Quaid Jack Glad Tidings Church Grace United Methodist 3233 Westwood 2120 Donors St 1900 Boston Blvd Lansing, MI 48910 Lansing, MI 48910 Lansing, MI 48906 g, Lansing Spanish Seventh Day Adventist 111 N Magnolia Ave Lansing, MI 48912 Little Rock Baptist Church 433 S Magnolia Ave Lansing, MI 48912 Lisy Harmon P.L.A.C.E. 217 Allen Lansing, MI 48912 Vic Randall Ingham County Parks P.O. Box 178 Mason, MI 48854 Thaddeus Owen Moores River Drive Association 2100 Moores River Dr Lansing, MI 48910 Plymouth Congregational Church 2001 E Grand River Ave Lansing, MI 48912 Liberty Christian Church 2215 E Michigan Ave Lansing, MI 48912 Bill Houghtaling Northtown Neighborhood Association 4824 Sycamore St Holt, MI 48842 Tootie Eitniear Square One 630 S Foster Lansing, MI 48912 James A. Tate Wood -Mere Neighborhood Barefoot Christian Church Tri-County Office on Aging Organization 2312 E Michigan Ave 5303 S Cedar St PO Box 17134 Lansing, MI 48912 Lansing, MI 48911 Lansing, MI 48901 Mailing List for Ward Meetings Salvation Army 525 N Pennsylvania Lansing, MI 48912 Cristo -Rey Community Center 1717 N High St Lansing, MI 48906 St. Therese Church 102 W Randolph St Lansing, MI 48906 New Faith Baptist Church 601 S Francis Lansing, MI 48912 Robinson Memorial Church of God 509 Charles St Lansing, MI 48912 St. Stephens Community 1007 Kimberly Lansing, MI 48912 Baker-Donora Focus Center 840 Baker St Lansing, MI 48910 North Network Center 730 W Maple St Lansing, MI 48906 Spanish Church of God 2326 N High St Lansing, MI 48906 Bethany Baptist 1000 Lincoln Ave Lansing, MI 48910 Capital Area Church of Christ 3107 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Lansing, MI 48910 Living World Outreach Church 919 Chester Rd., 1 a Lansing, MI 48912 Black Child and Family Institute 835 W Genesee St Lansing, MI 48915 Southside Community Center Coalition 2101 West Holmes Rd Lansing, MI 48911 Solid Rock Baptist Church 2410 S Pennsylvania Lansing, MI 48910 Church of Brethren 3020 S Washington Ave Lansing, MI 48910 Apostolic Bible Church 360 Clement St Lansing, MI 48917 Church of Christ — Holmes 321 Holmes Rd Lansing, MI 48910 Walker Memorial Bible Church South Church of Nazarene Judson Memorial Baptist Church 400 E Frederick Ave 401 S Holmes Rd 530 Vernon Ave Lansing, MI 48906 Lansing, MI 48910 Lansing, MI 48910 Lansing Parks and Recreation 5-Year Master Plan Meeting Schedule The City of Lansing Department of Parks and Recreation announces a series of public meetings to discuss projects and improvements for city wide parks for the 2010-2015 Parks Master Plan. If you are interested in providing input on projects and improvements to your neighborhood parks, please plan on attending one of the following meetings: Ward 2 Thursday, September 10, 7-9 p.m. at Fenner Nature Center, 2020 E. Mt. Hope Ward 2 Parks include Beck Forest View Miller Rd Ctr Shubel Bluebell Glen Eden Mt. Hope Cemetery Sycamore Creek Golf Cavanaugh Kaynorth Munn Sycamore Crego Kendon North Cemetery Tammany Everett Lyons Poxson Waldo Evergreen Cemetery Maguire Reola Willoughby Fenner Marscot Scott Woods Ward 3 Tuesday, September 15, 7-9 p.m. at Southside Community Center (Hill), 5815 Wise Rd. Ward 3 Parks include: Attwood Fulton Ingham Wainwright Averill Georgetown Lewton Woodcreek Davis Graves McKinch Elmhurst Hillborn Pleasant View Fine Holly Risdale Ward 1 Wednesday, September 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Foster Community Center, 200 N. Foster Ward 1 Parks include Adado Riverfront Park Fairview Kimberly Ranney Bancroft Foster Center Kircher Red Cedar Golf Barb Dean Foster Park Larch Regent Burchard Gier Center Marshall Riverpoint Caesar-Donora Greencroft Oak Seventh Clifford Groesbeck Golf Ormond Stabler Dodge Hunter Porter Trager Elm Irving Potter Turner Mini Walsh Ward 4 Wednesday, September 23, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Letts Community Center, 1220 W. Kalamazoo Ward 4 Parks include: Adado Riverfront Dietrich Grand River Letts Center Reutter Washington Bassett Dunnebacke Hillsdale Moore Riverside Waverly Golf Burchard Durant Horsebrook Moores Scott Wentworth Cherry Hill Edmore Hull Court Osborn St. Joseph Westside Comstock Ferris Jones Lake Quentin Sunset Hills Wilson Cooley Frances Kalamazoo Plaza Reasoner Techumseh Virg Bernero, Mayor Murdock Jemerson. Director For Immediate Release September 1, 2009 PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT 124 W. Michigan Avenue, 81h Floor Lansing, Michigan 48933 (517) 483-4277 (517) 483-4473 (TDD) (517) 483-6062 (FAX) Primary Contact: Parks Administration 517/483-4277 Press Release PARKS 5-YEAR MASTER PLAN The City of Lansing Department of Parks and Recreation announces a public meeting on Thursday, September 10, 2009 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Fenner Nature Center, 2020 E. Mt. Hope, Lansing. This meeting is to discuss projects and improvements for Ward 2 parks for the 2010-2015 Parks Master Plan. If you are interested in providing input on projects and improvements to your neighborhood parks, please plan on attending the meeting. Ward 2 Parks include: Beck Forest View Miller Rd Center Bluebell Glen Eden Mt. Hope Cemetery Cavanaugh Kaynorth Munn Crego Kendon North Cemetery Everett Lyons Poxson Evergreen Cemetery Maguire Reola Fenner Marscot Scott Woods "Equal Opportunity Employer" Shubel Sycamore Tammany Waldo Willoughby Sycamore Creek - Golf Individual Values List what you think the storyteller values. Name Brief Description of Story bulletpoints) Circle storyteller's answer. Fishing * Thread Lake, Flint Parks Friendship *Fishing with friends Murdock Jemerson *Catching and cooking the fish on the bank of the lake Nature Boating EXAMPLE Lansing 5-Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan Ward Meeting - 9/09 Ward # - Group Priorities Personal Priority Facility, Activity or Program 1 2 3 4 5 6 v ti' Boat Ram Fishing Pier v Fishing Program v ` Shelter v Yoga for Kids Skate Park Soccer Field Dog Park ,! lHistoryin the park Ice cream social Cross country skiing Scott Woods v v Walking trails Grills v" Explore your parks program �1 v Walking in the park program Bocce ball Handball court Tennis court Adventure Course Wilderness survival program Fenner Nature Cntr Sledding Lansing 5-Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan Ward Meeting - 9/15 Overal City Priorities for all Wards Wards Facility, Activity or Program Priority Top Priorities City -Wide - Mentioned in more than 1 Ward 1 to 4 Interurban Bikeway - Integrate Parks and Trails, Close gaps, maintain what City has and connect to other municipalities 1- #1; 2-4 - #2 1 & 4 Improve River access and visibility 142; 4 - #3 2, 3 & 4 Park Maintenance 242; 345; 442 2 & 4 S ecialized Parks - Dog Parks, Water Park, Mini Golf, Frisbee Golf 244; 448 2 & 3 Information about parks brochures, park ma ,etc 2-#7;3-#6 Miscellaneous Citywide - Mentioned in more than 1 Ward, but not included in City -Wide Top Priorities 1 to 4 Activities in the arks: festivals, movies, concerts andspecial events 1 & 3 Access to bathrooms 1 & 3 Cemetery improvements markers, roads, lighting, maps, etc 1 & 2 Public Art 2 & 4 Water -based recreation - Boating on the river, canoeing 2 & 3 Tennis 2 & 3 Community Gardens 3 & 4 Safety - Safer parks and Park Police Lansing 5-Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan Lansing 5-Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan Ward 1 Public Input Meeting 9130/09 How did you hear about this meeting? + QN L O CL a 0 C O t O U C7 O) d N N 3 cn 3 d Z .N .0 C CCa corn p Ca j, 0 �� �' o� C +� O Name Address Phone or e-mail Ward U Z / ( v U U(N Jo�� VW�E Ward 1 - Group Priorities Votes I Facility, Activity or Program Location Priorities 14 Combine Red Cedar Golf Course and Kircher into 1 multi -use park, ex. Hawk Island, allow for context of commercial aspect of Frandor and natural aspect of parks 7 Combine Cre o Park, LBWL Sludge Pond and Fenner into large natural park 7 Edible Landscape (community gardens, pocket parks, green houses, orchards, closer partnerships with various groups) 6 Improve Partnership with LSD for facilities (buildings, tracks, fields and property 5 Splash Pad Gier and Ranne 5 Replace outdate facilities and upgrade ove Foster to Marshall Armory 1 Expand Foster Library Miscellaneous Indoor walking Historical/Contextual Markers Chess Tables in parks and on River Trail Boats on the river Shuffle board Frisbee golf Upkeep River Trail bridges Bath rooms/handwashing Increase usage of certain "key" parks Pocket Parks - run by organized neighborhood and other community groups U rade to code electric outlets in community centers Grills - metal Lansing 5-Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan Ward Meeting - 9/30/09 Ward 1 - Group Priorities Expand Foster Library Soccer Field Foster/Hunter Expland climbing wall Gier CC Library expansion Gier CC Preserve wetlands/natural areas Expand Qvm Foster CC Senior programs with free transportation to the center Level the ball field Bancroft Park Clean up the connector - Porter Park and Bancroft Park Transfer unused northwest corner of Groesbeck Golf Course to Bancroft Park and incorporate into new park entrance Lansing 5-Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan Ward Meeting - 9/30/09 Ward 1 - Overal City Priorities Votes I Facility, Activity or Program Location Top Priorities 7 Inter urban bike way throughout city - bridge over major corridors 7 More walkable and bikeable trails connecting park areas 6 Thoughful connection of parks to neighborhoods 6 Open up and use the rivers and visibility 6 Connectors to River Tail - Loop the City 4 Expand linear park - River Trail and Tie into River Trail 3 Link to other munici alities bike/hike) Miscellaneous Chess Tables Francis Park Trash Pick-up dailey Fenner Nature Center Better access to restrooms Better Rivertrail upkeep More festivals in parks, movies City-wide LSD connection Better connection to State government properties Improve dilapidated markers Cemetaries Road improvements/markers to accommodate runners/walkers, lighting and maps Cemetaries More public art Hold activities at multi -facilities so they are accessible to all Lansing 5-Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan Ward Meeting - 9/30/09 Lansing 5-Year Parkq and Recreation Ma ter Plan Ward 2 Public Input Meeting 9110109 How did y u hear ab<mt-this rneeb ? Q 0 Z; CO MOVE 0 Name Address Phone or e-mail Ward z z C) x Ole Lansing 5-Year Parks and Roocreation Master PInn Wm-d 2 Public In PLAt Met! ti rvg 9)10109 —;-d L% M, 5 4' e4 o -% *-k �a iok^ t,4,i j 5 r k t>"C- �,- Addr(-ss --- I Phone or e-mail I Ward a How did Y-, u hear -jbout this meeting? a 0 -C m CL Lo N a 41 w -4 -7, "5 0L 2 0 a Ward 2 - Group Priorities Votes I Facility, Activity or Program Location Priorities 16 Integration of Parks and Trails 14 Nature Conservation Preservation - Increase wildlife values 9 Accessible path to all areas of parks 7 Seasonal Activity (Ice Skating, Hay Rides, Bon Fire) 5 Dog Park Crego 2 Basketball Facilities Cavanaugh, Poxson 2 Art in the Park ( Statues, Water Feature) Cemetaries, Beck Park Miscellaneous Organized playground activity More bike trails Athletic Activities (pick-up games) Kendon More natural areas Scotts Woods, Poxson Passive educational programs Poxson More fishing access Crego Botanical garden associated with Zoo Crego Plays in the park Fenner Music in the park All More organized youth sports All Picnic Facilities Cavanaugh More physical activity facilities - ie walking paths All Lansing 5-Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan Ward Meeting - 9/10/09 Ward 2 - Group Priorities Senior programs - physical and community development All Wildflower ID Fenner Classes about the natural environment for all ages Cross country skiing grooming Information about the other parks (history/what's available) ID of species and trees (displayed so vandalism is discouraged Bus stop at every park and community center Ice skating (outside lakes/ponds) (allowed) Clearly ID trails tasteful More networking between park personnel (happy hour Late afternoon/early evening Yoga Indoor space used for lots of activities Kitchen facilities Information kiosks Native larger animals (zoo) Birding Crego Wetland expansion Schubel, Cre o, Fenner Nature Study Fenner, Scott Woods Organized sports Sycamore Park land acquisition Cre o, Scott Woods O ortunities for boating Cre o ,Swimming man Lansing 5-Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan Ward Meeting - 9/10/09 Ward 2 - Group Priorities Playgrounds Fenner Nature education Fenner Preserve/restore nature habitat Fenner River clean-up rego Fishing Sycamore Creek Demonstration projects - environment Fenner, Cre o In -line skating man Tunnel of trees Scott Woods Park maintenance All Lansing 5-Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan Ward Meeting - 9/10/09 Ward 2 - Overal City Priorities Votes I Facility, Activity or Program Location Priorities 13 Mentoring Program - College and high school students 13 Rivertrail - Expand and maintain 9 Integrate parks and trails 7 Park Maintenance 5 Dog Park 4 Major Basketball facilities 2 Networking between parks - communication method with volunteers, etc. 1 Information about parks Miscellaneous Facilities geared to seniors Community gardens More linear parks Summer youth activities Interlocking biking system - non -motorized pathway Fenner Artwork in the parks Family focused activities - movies Competitive events - ice sculpture, photo contest Semi -organized youth activities Mountain biking facilities School related events - band concerts Lansing 5-Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan Ward Meeting - 9/10/09 Ward 2 - Overal City Priorities Running facilities, ie cross country Skateboard parks Corporate sponsored events - Gus Macker, Snowboard, Skateboard Fishing facilities for youth - centrally located Adado Flood lain greenbelts Tennis courts Birding Wetland expansion Fieldsports Running facilities, ie cross county Increase wildlife value of parks Park land acquisition Opportunities for boating Botanical gardens Promote nature study/education River clean-up Rock climbing Environmental demonstration projects Naturalize mowed areas Playgrounds Improve accesibility to park Frances Swimming/watersports Hunter/Moores Lansing 5-Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan Ward Meeting - 9/10/09 Lan -sing 5-Year Parks and Recre.aliovi Master Plan Ward 3 Puluioc hi Put Meuting 905109 How did Diu he.;3r abrm,it thv1 meetmg? JS 0 z z Narne Address Phone or e-mail Ward uti 117 � ( - I 71- 7A sing,5-Yuar Parks and Recreation Master Plan Ward 3 Adf fre.S,,i Phone, or c-maif Public Input Meet How did v u hear-ahnut this mcctii 4) 7C .2 ¥fo / / it rc m at a v 0 Al C 6. 0 clw z Ward 3 - Group Priorities Votes I Facility, Activity or Program Location Priorities 6 Adult Swim 6 Walking Trails - Lighting and Safety 5 Indoor Pool SSCC 4 Greenhouses 4 S orts and Recreation Complex Hill Area, SSCC 4 Water Polo SSCC 4 Water Based Recreation - Canoe, fish Fine Park 4 Camping - day/overnight Davis, Fine 3 Special Events Davis Park 2 Benches, Solar power Education Kiosks 2 Clean up parks McKinch Miscellaneous Safety issues: drug traffic, road abandoned McKinch Vacant land needs to be cleaned up parcel next to McKinch Benches ,Special events - farmer's market south side Davis Park Acquire park land waterfront/Hunter's Ridge Picnic shelter Wainwright/ Fulton Softball Davis, Averill, Attwood Woodlot - natural area Fine, Davis Lansing 5-Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan Ward Meeting - 9/15/09 Ward 3 - Group Priorities Playground Many Nature Interpretation Davis, Fine Community Center South Side CC Nature trails Averill, Fine, Davis Tennis courts Georgetown Basketball courts Davis Free playareas Davis, Fine, Fulton Skate Park Davis Ice Skate Community Garden Averill, Wainwright G mnastics South Side CC Food preservation South Side CC Summer programs Walking Trails - lighting for safety Engage neighbors with youth groups to clean up parks Update current facilities Ado t-a- ark - utlize co-ops, apartments and other organized groups Georgetown, Attwood, Risdale, others More trees Lansing 5-Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan Ward Meeting - 9/15/09 Ward 3 - Overal City Priorities Votes Facility, Activity or Program Location Priorities 10 Trails 7 Better Indoor Pool Facilities 6 Community Gardens 4 Water Polo 4 More Connecting Walking Trails 3 Park Maintenance 3 Update Parks Map 3 Need Another Show Mobile 2 Open Bathrooms 1 More Basketball Courts 1 Publish more brochures with press conference 3-4 per year Miscellaneous Rebuild sunken garden retaining walls Scott Center Areas in parks where seniors can go without kids Indoor pool - lap swim at least 3 times per week Improve all 3 cemetaries Ice skating Tennis Camping Nature interpretation Lansing 5-Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan Ward Meeting - 9/15/09 Ward 3 - Overal City Priorities Open space - nature areas Summer programs for kids Woodlot natural areas Free play areas (unorganized) Water -based recreation Acquire park land Picnic shelters Golf parks Ballfield Indoor gym More concert events New, 2nd Showmobile - emblazoned inside w/ P&R logo Safer parks More benches better lighting Open gyms/workout facilities Community garden projects with staff Produce, write, publish brochures of parks with special features in 4 wards. 2 to 3 times per year. Have a press conference with launch of each brochure Lansing 5-Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan Ward Meeting - 9/15/09 rR z � Lansing} 5-Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan Ward 4 Public Input M+deting W23109 How cirri yE ki hi -,or iibuut this meetin ,? v bL a M i _M m 2 `' z m z CD 0 {� Name Address Phone or e-mail Ward VVV r f � ry is� F Lansing 5-Year Parks and Recreatkorj Winter Plan Name M LEIS r. ,-,t� r t. IF Ward a Public Input Mue invg 9"23 r}9 How did ybU hoar abet khiS meetinCD m+�? a =m t a > L FP V., C CO U 2 Q1 v] rd Ward 4 - Group Priorities Votes I Facility, Activity or Program Location Priorities 17 Linking river trail to neighborhoods and adding directional signage 10 Cooley Garden Improvements - Fountain, fence, new plants, repairs 9 Update City park map to include how to get to city parks and park features 9 Connect Frances walking path to Riverside Park 9 Winter activities in parks 9 Gier Park Improvements 8 Promote events in ward parks - Arts & Crafts, Music, Special Events, etc. 5 Dog Park 5 Botanical markers along trails 5 More trails that are not paved 3 Water activities along the river Tecumseh Park 2 Hawk Island - Invasive Species Miscellaneous Trails - walking Benches and tables Water activities - canoeing Scott Center repairs Kids playging Invasive species control - Garlic Mustard, Japanese Knotweed Jones Lake Lansing 5-Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan Ward Meeting - 9/23/09 Ward 4 - Group Priorities More and better signage for River Trail Natural ice rink Park building renovated for use by public Supervised program activities Promotion of walking groups or clubs Walking trails from Cambridge to Francis Park Riverside Park - Trim brush and add stairs on steep cliff to protect river Basketball courts and sand volleyball Multiple, specifically Comstock Lansing history museum Make Francis Park more attractive wedding venue More boat access (canoe) Comstock Park - Maintenance Ice skating Soccer goals at more parks Frisbee golf More recreational development of the river front Trails in Grand River Park Expand swimming programs Flower gardens Musical entertainment Lansing 5-Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan Ward Meeting - 9/23/09 Ward 4 - Overal City Priorities Votes I Facility, Activity or Program Location Priorities 13 Better lighting at all parks - particularly Gier/BMX 10 Maintain the rivertrail - greening and buffering 10 Improve acres to the river 9 Cooley Garden Improvements 9 More Funding for Forestry 8 Winter Activities throughout the City 7 Children's Activities Outdoors - organized softball, etc. 7 City Museum in a park - History of Lansing School for the Blind 6 GM Property - Reclaim, make river friendly 5 Scott Center Improvements - such as river access 3 More Specialized Parks - Dog Parks, Water Park, Mini Golf, Frisby Golf 2 Waverly Golf Course - clean u Miscellaneous Gier Park clean-up Eradicate invasive plantspecies Tree planting (streets and arks) Rivertrail improvements Canoeing Movies in the parks Botanical markers Lansing 5-Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan Ward Meeting - 9/23/09 Ward 4 - Overal City Priorities Trees - care, maintenance and trimming All park buildings need maintenance, make accessible for public Need park attendants Dedicated park police for security Improved ark ground maintenance including sporte area back stops) ,Supervised/organized recreation Special events Volunteer work coordinator - adapt -a -trail, ado t-a-park Flower gardens Activities for all age groups Appropriate golf course for seniors - Red Cedar More programs to utilize existing facilities - ex. golf, swimming, fish instruction Lansing 5-Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan Ward Meeting - 9/23/09 PARK BOARD MEETING AGENDA October 14, 2009 Southside Community Center BOARD MEMBERS: Rick Kibbey, Ron Lott, Patrick Murray, Dusty Fancher, Cynthia Ward, Paul Carrier, Tina Houghton, Luke Canfora CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 P.M., Southside Community Center, 5825 Wise (Hill Center, 5815 Wise) I. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA IL 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 member questions have been answered. III. BOARD MEETING MINUTES A. September 9, 2009 IV. NEW BUSINESS A. Jack Hadley Memorial Plaque at Westside B. Adado Riverfront Park stage request C. D. V. OLD BUSINESS A. Landscape, Architect and Planners— Parks Master Plan Update B. Naming or Parks Ordinance Amendment C. D. VI. UPDATES A. Mt. Hope Cemetery — Horrocks B. Mt. Hope project schedule C. Pool Inflatable D. Lansing Boat Club VI CORRESPONDENCE A. B. C. V11I. INFORMATION A. Mt. Hope Historical Marker Dedication — October 20, 2009 10:00 a.m. B. Gier Gym Expansion — TBA (possibly 10/26) C. Southside Community Center — Thursday, October 29 4:30-8 p.m. IX. REMARKS BY BOARD MEMBERS Bold - requires board action MEMBERS PRESENT: Late arrivals MEMBERS ABSENT: OTHERS PRESENT: PARK BOARD MINUTES October 14, 2009 Southside Community Center Rick Kibbey, Paul Carrier, Cynthia Ward, Luke Canfora, Ron Lott, Tina Houghton (arrived late) Excused — Dusty Fancher, Pat Murray Murdock Jemerson, Director, Parks and Recreation Brett Kaschinske, Manager of Leisure Services; Loretta Stanaway, Friends of Lansing Historic Cemeteries (FOLHC); Bob Ford and Tamara Jorkasky, Landscape, Architect and Planners (LAP); Kellie Brown, Interim Board Secretary CALLED TO ORDER: 7:16 p.m. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA: None STATEMENT OF CITIZENS Stanaway stated the annual tour had 150 people and was video taped by city t.v. Stated she was at a community forum and was approached by Amy Hodgins who asked if there was a place in the city where people who are from other countries and have loved ones buried in other countries could go as a place of remembrance. Hodgins stated there is a large group of foreign residents who were talking amongst themselves to have a place to visit. Stananway informed her about the basin project and this group may be a source to assist with fund raising to expand the basin project. Kibbey asked Jemerson to be in contact with these individuals. Stanaway suggested inviting this group to the next FOLHC meeting to discuss what their hopes and ideas are. BOARD MINUTES Ward moved to support the September minutes as submitted; seconded by Carrier. 5 yea; 0 nay. Motion Carried NEW BUSINESS Jack Hadley Brett Kaschinske, stated Jack Hadley played softball for 53 years in Lansing, both as a coach and later a manager. He was instrumental in getting the 60 and over and 70 and over leagues started. Jack passed away approximately two years ago. The league players in both the 60/over and 70/over are looking at putting a plaque in the dugout at Westside Park, the softball field which is the north field. The plaque would consist of information about Jack Hadley. He is in the MASA Hall of Fame, which is the Michigan Amateur Softball Association. He coached little league and baseball, but was heavily involved in fast pitch softball until that died off in Lansing and then was heavily involved in the senior league. Funds for the plaque would be raised by his teammates. Kibbey asked if there was anything the Board needed to do. Kaschinske stated he did not believe so. Parks does not have a problem with it, he is a good guy and the plaque will not cause a problem where LANSING PARK BOARD MINUTES OCTOBER 14, 2009 PAGE 2 it would be placed. The key users of Westside are Sexton High School softball and senior softball. Kibbey stated if the Board was to use their guidelines for memorials, they would look at the questions of "what did he do for Lansing Parks'. He helped start the league, supported the league and assisted with little league. Kaschinske clarified he did not start the senior league, but he was instrumental in expanding the senior league to include 60 and 70 year old players. Ward asked if there is written material regarding this memorial. Kaschinske stated the team manager has completed the application. Kibbey and Ward asked that the Board be provided the completed memorial application. Ward stated since the ordinance has not been changed, she would like to follow the ordinance and submit it to the Memorial Review Board. Canfora inquired what the Memorial Review Board is; Jemerson explained the Memorial Board is a group of citizens who take requests for re -naming of public memorials or streets and make recommendations to City Council. Since the ordinance came out, the Park Board has struggled with a request that deals with a Park because the Park Board has always dealt with re -naming of parks or memorials related to parks. This was not included in the existing ordinance for the Memorial Review Board. Ward stated since she is newer to the Board she would defer to the long standing practice. Kibbey referred to the draft of the amended ordinance and if the language in capitals is the change, then the existing ordinance states it is not the responsibility of the Park Board, but the responsibility of the City Clerk to send something to the Memorial Review Board. Past practice has been if it comes to the Park Board, the Park Board would act on it and send it onto the Mayor with their recommendation. Ward clarified that if the person seeking the memorial did not follow the existing process to make an application to the Clerk's office and it comes to us, we can act on it even if the statue outlines a different procedure. Kibbey stated he found four different procedures for naming. The Memorial Review Board was created out of the Ceasar Chavez situation, where Council tried to re -name a street. He does not believe the Park Board is creating a new procedure, but following a procedure the Board has always followed. Jemerson stated when there has been a Memorial Review Board; he would work with the Board and was usually given 90 days to get back to the Memorial Board with the Parks recommendation. Kibbey stated where they ran into the first problem, and they might want to do something different, was a pavilion in Riverpoint Park when the person the pavilion was to be named after had a criminal background. Jemerson asked Kachinske to send the information to him for his review and to Kellie to send to the Park Board for the next meeting. Adado Riverfront Park Stage Request Jemerson stated the Public Service Department approached him stating they had additional money through the CMI grant (this is the grant providing the funds for the riverfront renovation) and they had $100,000 left over and they wanted to expedite the idea of a stage primarily for Common Ground. This would take out the berm located at Shiawasee and Grand. There is no money for the stage and now the city market has some financial deficit and there is no longer any money for the removal of the berm. Jemerson stated he is not opposed to a stage, but is opposed to a stage like the one presented. He would want to incorporate the berm and stage, and not loose the trees. LANSING PARK BOARD MINUTES OCTOBER 14, 2009 PAGE 3 OLD BUSINESS Parks Master Plan Update Bob Ford, LAP, stated there have been four ward meetings to receive public input. Michelle Dunnings, a sub consultant with LAP, has done two workshops for the youth of Lansing. They had met with a government class at Everett High School and asked what parks they use, did the story telling exercise similar to the ward meetings and distributed surveys to three other classes. There were similarities between the youth and adults of Lansing and what they want to see in their parks. The youth had a lot of traditional ideas versus Twitter, Facebook, etc. The online surveys are still taking place and they hope to have over 100. The surveys are paralleling the workshops. One item alluded to is connecting neighborhoods and parks themselves and connecting to the rivertrail or some other non -motorized system. There are a lot of comments relating to preservation and natural areas, and public gardens. Interviews have been taking place with the City's department heads to gain their perspectives. Another entity emerging at the same time is the non -motorized transportation plan. This plan is starting to kick off and in the next month that plan will gain traction as to where it will go. LAP feels there are parallels to the three plans going on in the City. The Parks plan needs to be adopted by March 1, 2010. A rough draft will be presented at the November Park Board meeting. Kibbey stated the Park Board talked about holding a public hearing. Jorkasky stated the schedule would be to present the draft plan to the Park Board in November, to the Planning Commission in December and a public hearing with City Council in January. Ford stated LAP would try to get the plan to the Park Board as soon as possible. Instead of providing a large document with the background and planning process they would focus on the goals and intent of what is being adopted. Kibbey inquired if it would have a list of projects attached to it. Ford stated the DNR does not require it, what LAP was thinking of doing by discussion or example use those in those areas so that they could say "trails around the city has been a concept". The Consumers Power right-of-way would be a prime example for this type of project; so we will do it by innuendo which still allows for other projects to fall underneath this umbrella but highlights what we know about today. Kibbey stated without a project named in the plan it can be used as justification for not approving a project. Lott stated if a list of projects is provided, wording needs to be added that the projects are being considered, but not guaranteed. Ward stated the thought is that a rough draft will come before the Park Board in November, the Planning Commission in December, and City Council in January. She inquired if each body will receive the same rough draft or will it change month to month after each board/commission has reviewed it. Ford stated it is most likely to change, especially with the Park Board. The draft will also be posted on their web site with a link from the Parks web site. Kibbey stated the budget process is coming up and there are usually two things the Board does before the process and that is a hearing and internal discussion. Jemerson stated budget information is due to the Mayor sometime in December, but it has not been discussed. Kibbey stated maybe the Master Plan and Budget could be done in one meeting in November. LANSING PARK BOARD MINUTES OCTOBER 14. 2009 PAGE 4 Due to the Veteran's holiday in November, the regular Board meeting will be held starting at 6:00 p.m. with dinner and the meeting starting at 6:30 p.m. at Southside Community Center. Ward stated she will provide dinner and asks the Board members to RSVP. Naming of Parks Ordinance Amendment Jemerson provided a copy of the amended ordinance and stated the items in all capital letters are the new language. Jemerson and the Board reviewed the changes. Kibbey stated on page 4, line 6 it does not state what would happen if the Memorial Review Board does not act on the recommendation. He would like to see language in the ordinance that if the Memorial Review Board does not act in the time allotted to them; the recommendation goes forward with the recommendation from the Park Board as it relates to parks. Ward referred to page 3, line 22 about the guidelines, does the Park Board have guidelines. She also stated on page 3, line 23 to page 4 line 1 omits "or a public park amenity" as referenced on page 1, line 23 and she would like to see it added for consistency. UPDATES Mt. Hope Cemetery/Project Schedule — Horrocks has been on the job, the ramp appears to be done and there is additional landscape to be done. Kincaid is holding off until the ramp is completely done to do the pond and installing the columbarium. Pool Inflatable — An inflatable aqua obstacle course has been ordered for the pool at the Southside Community Center. Lansing Boat Club — Jemerson met with LBC on site for the end of the season party. At the beginning of the season they had only 22 slips rented out, we need an ad in the LSJ and they are up to 44 slips rented. They are optimistic about next year and will be working during the off season to get a "no wake" rule initiated. LBC would like to see cooperation with the city updating their facility and become part of the budget process. They brought in over $8,000 in revenue and they would like some kind of return. IM611.111I %t10 Jemerson reviewed the schedule of openings planned for October Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted: Kellie Brown, Interim Board Secretary Approved November 18, 2009 PARK BOARD MEETING AGENDA .January 13, 2010 Gier Community Center BOARD MEMBERS: Rick Kibbey, Ron Lott, Patrick Murray, Dusty Fancher, Cynthia Ward, Paul Carrier, Luke Canfora CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 P.M., Gier Community Center. 2400 Hall St. I. ADDITIONSIDELETIONS 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 member questions have been answered. III. BOARD MEETING MINUTES A. December 9, 2009 Regular Park Board Minutes IV. NEW BUSINESS A. City Budget Review — Jerry Ambrose B. Staff Presentations C. CIP Projects FYI V. NEW BUSINESS A. B. VI. UPDATES A. Parks 5-Year Master Plan B. VII. CORRESPONDENCE A. B. C. Vill. INFORNIATION A. City Furlough Days — January 15, February 15, March 12, April 1, May 28 and June I l . B. C. IX. REMARKS BY BOARD MEMBERS Bold - requires board action PARK BOARD MINUTES January 13, 2010 Gier Community Center MEMBERS PRESENT: Rick Kibbey, Ron Lott, Paul Carrier, Cynthia Ward, Luke Canfora, Dusty Fancher, Patrick Murray (arrived at 7:30 p.m.) MEMBERS ABSENT: None OTHERS PRESENT: Murdock Jemerson, Parks Director; Jerry Ambrose, Deputy Chief of Staff; Brett Kaschinske, Manager of Leisure Services; Paul Dykema, Forestry and Grounds Manager; Loretta Stanaway, Friends of Lansing Historic Cemeteries (FOLHC); RonTheisen, Friends of Frances Park; Tamara Jorkasky and Bob Ford, Landscape, Architect and Planners (LAP); Marti Wheeler; Ron Eggleston, Friends of Fenner; Kellie Brown, Interim Board Secretary CALLED TO ORDER: 7:15 p.m. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA: Carried asked to add a discussion regarding the creation of an advisory board for the Southside Community Center. Kibbey added an update on the Parks 5-Year Master Plan by LAP STATEMENTS OF CITIZENS: Stanaway asked the Board to seriously consider the CIP project for North Cemetery. Stanaway also commented with the park millage renewal coming up this year the Friends would like to support the millage. Theisen inquired about the status of the walkway from Cambridge Drive to the river. Jemerson stated that he is working with the Public Service Department about joining funds to widen the street and install a sidewalk from Cambridge Drive to Frances Park. BOARD MINUTES: Ward moved to accept the December 9, 2009 minutes as submitted; seconded by Carrier. 6 yeas, 0 nays Motion carried ADDITIONS 5-Year Plan Update Ford (LAP) stated the plan is being placed on the FTP site and the Board has been provided a draft copy to review and provide feedback, revisions and comments. Ward inquired what FTP site Ford was referring to. Jorkasky stated she would e-mail the link to Board members along with a password to make changes and to be advised the electronic will be constantly updated. Ward inquired who would have access to this site. Ford stated Park Board members and Director Jemerson. Fancher stated in the back of the draft there are regional groups listed and inquired where did this list of groups come from and could more be added. Lansina Park Board Minutes - January 13. 2010 Paae 2 Ford stated this group is comprised of individuals who participated in the public meetings and surveys Fancher clarified she was referring to the recreation inventory. Kibbey wanted to know when to act on this. Ford stated comments needed to be completed within one week. The draft would then be sent out to be approved by staff and Park Board; the plan then would be on display for 30 days; there will also need to be a public hearing. The plan needs to be adopted by April 1, 2010. NEW BUSINESS Citv Budaet Review Jerry Ambrose, Chief of Staff, stated the City has begun the process for the City's fiscal year 2011 budget and over the next two months administration will be working to get a proposed budget to City Council by mid -March in order to have the budget approved in May. Ambrose thanked the Board for their work and stated the park system is a jewel of the City and to consider what they would like the parks to be in five years as the department is working on the new Master Plan. Ambrose stated these are difficult economic times for government and the city is developing revenue to support the next year's budget. Property taxes are less for this year by 8%, however another source of revenue is income tax, which appears to be stable, and with new General Motors employees back to work in the area this is positive. The State Revenue Sharing Conference just occurred and state shared revenues are showing a slight improvement. However, state revenues suffered a large loss last year and the City's share was lower, therefore the city established furlough days to help offset the loss. This may be the worst year and implications are the economy may begin to improve after this year and each year will improve, but it may be 2014 before we begin to start out a fiscal year even. The city has reduced its work force from 1300 to 1100 over the last four years. The intention is to protect parks, but it will be tough to do. Ambrose encouraged the Board to look for partnerships with other entities. The City's revenue is down 8-10% and last years mid year adjustments were not enough. Staff presentation Brett Kaschinske, Manager of Leisure Services, provided a presentation on a basketball complex. The idea is to create one large complex to accommodate all ages, leagues and programs instead of the one -court sites we have throughout the city It was recommended to place the basketball complex at either Davis Park or St. Joe Park. Also included in the presentation was the concept of a multi field baseball complex. Two locations could be considered for this; one would be Quentin Park, however there are no restrooms at Quentin. The other location would be St. Joe Park, which recently had renovated restrooms. The idea would be to resurface the fields, install fencing, dugouts and backstops. Kibbey inquired if there is a baseball advisory group. Kaschinske stated there is for adult, but not for youth Carrier inquired why Quentin would be considered if there were no restrooms. Dykema stated there are fields at Quentin that need repairing. Kaschinske stated at this time this park is used for the T-ball program. Kaschinske stated in regards to providing football fields; the Mid -Michigan Youth Football group currently plays at Gardner where the fields there are short and in bad repair. Fancher stated she would have a difficult time putting money into a football facility when there already ones in Lansing Park Board Minutes - January 13, 2010 Page 3 the city at the schools and with declining enrollment there may not always be multiple high schools. She would rather look for a partnership with an existing field. Murray concurred that he would rather look into providing money to maybe resurface an existing field, instead of creating a new facility. CIP Projects Kibbey stated he wanted to read through the list of CIP projects. Fancher indicated this was done at the last board meeting and even though not everyone was at the meeting the list was defined in the December minutes and she did not feel it was necessary to review the list again, but did encourage everyone to look at the maintenance of current facilities. Kibbed stated he would like to have the Board's consensus on citywide maintenance and kids camps. Lott indicated lines 13 through 16, citywide maintenance through kids' camp, could be the consensus. Fancher stated she had an issue with line 14, the paving projects. Jemerson added new items to the CIP list which were the Youth Baseball Complex for $250,000; Forestry Master Plan for $30,000; Conservation Plan for $25,000; Artificial Ice Rink for $150,000; and a Master Plan for Waverly Park (Golf Course) for $25,000. Fancher asked for a consensus of the Board for the silo removal. This item has been on the list for a couple of years and is a safety issue. Murray inquired why park money has to be used. Jemerson stated the silos are on parkland and are a liability issue. Ward stated Murray has a valid point, but she does not want to avoid liability responsibility. Kibbey stated this project would be added as a consensus of the Board, but the Board would like staff to evaluate other possibly funding options. Canfora suggested investigating the possibility of using State funding for this project. The Board provided consensus for the following projects Burchard Park Silo Removal City-wide Playgrounds and Park Amenities City-wide Repair and Maintenance River Trail Repair and Maintenance Kids Camps The Board voted on the remaining FY11 CIP list as follows: Moores Park Swimming Pool -Locker rooms (8) City-wide Park Map (7) Basketball Complex (7) Hunter Park Swimming Pool -Locker rooms (7) Waverly Park Master Plan (7) Frances Park Master Plan Phase 3 (6) Forestry Master Plan (6) Forestry Division Tree Purchasing (5) Crego Park — MDNR Grant Match Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. $ 50,000 $210,000 $ 80,000 $160,000 $ 40,000 $ 75,000 $ 75,000 $150,000 $ 75,000 $ 25,000 $ 50,000 $ 30,000 $ 30,000 $175,000 PARK BOARD MINUTES February 10, 2010 Gier Community Center MEMBERS PRESENT: Rick Kibbey, Paul Carrier, Cynthia Ward, Dusty Fancher, Patrick Murray, Ron Lott (arrived after meeting started) MEMBERS ABSENT: Luke Canfora (excused) OTHERS PRESENT: Murdock Jemerson, Parks Director; Dick Schaefer, Landscape Architect, Lansing Parks and Recreation, Nancy Krupriaz, Executive Director Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance; Harmony Gmazel, Land Use Planner,Tri County Regional Planning Commission; Mindy Biladeau, Executive Director, Principal Shopping District; Loretta Stanaway, Friends of Lansing Historic Cemeteries (FOLHC); Harold Leeman, Gier Advisory Board; Kellie Brown, Interim Board Secretary CALLED TO ORDER: 7:10 p.m. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA: None STATEMENTS OF CITIZENS: Stanaway stated the Friends of Lansing Historic Cemeteries (FOLHC) would like to ask if Dick Schaefer could get an estimate on the cost to replace the arch at North Cemetery. BOARD MINUTES: Murray moved to accept the January 13, 2010 minutes as submitted; seconded by Fancher. 5 yeas, 0 nays Motion carried NEW BUSINESS Presentation — Tri Countv Reaional Plannina Commission Nancy Krupriaz, Executive Director Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance stated they have been doing this out reach presentation through out the tri-county area and it started with nine focus groups within local government and branched out to the communities, neighborhood groups and non-profit groups. Nancy Krupriaz discussed a green infrastructure (GI) overview. Infrastructure is a system — gray infrastructure is water treatment facilities, communication facilities, roads and they believe green infrastructure should also be a system that would be planned up front, connected to each other, funded up front and carefully monitored through the years. A green infrastructure would consist of hubs and links; the hubs could be the parks or potential conservation areas and between would be connectors which could be trails or green belts. In a green infrastructure system we have not only the scientific items like wetlands, rivers, lakes, streams, native habitat but also public amenities such as parks, athletic fields, trails, beaches, etc which are places where people gather. Green infrastructure planning is different than traditional conservation because you are not just looking at a particular parcel of land and everything that's going on on that land, but all the land around it and what other functions the adjacent land serves; an economic, ecological or social function and how those different systems leverage each other. PARK BOARD MINUTES — FEBRUARY 10, 2010 PAGE 2 The Natural Resources Trust Fund and other grants really look for planning on a regional basis across jurisdictions and the NRTF adds twenty points you can gain on a grant for being part of a green infrastructure. Harmony Gmazel, Land Use Planner,Tri County Regional Planning Commission (TCRPC) stated their partners, along with TCRPC, contracted with Michigan Natural Features Inventory (MNFI) to create two new sets of conservation data. The conservation data is an assessment of our region of those places dominated by native vegetation and they have the potential to harbor rare or endangered species. This is the first time that such an inventory has been created for our region. MNFI is a statewide conservation planning agency that works with the offices of MSU Extension. How MNFI identifies certain areas on our landscape is based on criteria they created. They looked at acreage of natural areas and based on the size of an area they were able to grant us points. There are six or more criteria that are based on whether an area is along a stream or river corridor and if it is connected to other natural areas, also whether or not a natural area could be restored. MNFI was able to pull up a state survey from 1816 and compare it to land cover from 2000 and if there were portions of natural area that contained 200 year old vegetation it was of higher quality for conservation and received higher points. Gmazel presented PowerPoint maps of scoring by MNFI. This information could be integrated into any planning efforts and grant opportunities. Murdock Jemerson inquired what areas in Lansing are high quality natural areas as he would like to include this information in the Parks 5-Year Master Plan and grant applications. Gmazel pointed out areas on the map, which where areas along Sycamore Creek. Nancy Krupriaz stated there is a low impact development manual with detailed designs and formulas on how to do rain gardens, permeable paving, neighborhood designs, green roofs, etc. There are several tools to implement the green infrastructure vision; one is the non -motorized system of trails and on -road connectors, parks and public land. Murray stated he would be happy to sit down with their Americorp group to discuss where vegetation could be placed along the River Trail. Presentation — Principal Shopping District Murdock Jemerson started out by saying this presentation is not a new plan, it was seen a couple of years ago with the City Market plan and this the next phase of the City Market plan with is the ice rink and other entertainment venues. Mindy Biladeau, Executive Director, Principal Shopping District, stated they have applied for a grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation in the amount of $100,000 with a 50/50 match to offset the cost of the ice rink. This is part of the Urban Re -vitalization grant program and it does have to impact and be in downtown through a PSD. The PSD is working with the Lansing Economic Development Corporation who would be the source of the match. PSD has hired C2AE an architectural firm to obtain preliminary engineering estimates and budget estimates along with feasibility and cost of the project. They are also looking at the possibility of a splash pad and playground area to continue to develop the riverfront. Murdock Jemerson stated this ice rink is a synthetic ice rink, which would be circular and is similar to what is located at Rockefeller Center. Fancher inquired if PSD would continue to pay for maintenance, and PSD would. FY11 General Fund Budget Murdock Jemerson stated with the other presentations this evening and discussion on the Master Plan he will withhold the presentation on the budget. However, we are just getting started on the budget and if anyone PARK BOARD MINUTES — FEBRUARY 10. 2010 PAGE 3 listened to the State of the City address you will know the City is facing a $12 million dollar deficit. Department heads were told to start with an 111/2% budget reduction, which is about $1 million dollars from Parks. Parks 5-Year Master Plan Draft Murdock Jemerson stated this is a draft and he is receiving many comments and suggestions that he will forward onto Landscape, Architect and Planners (LAP) to add to this plan. Dusty Fancher stated she noticed Red Cedar and Waverly are now referred to as Parks not golf courses. Murdock Jemerson stated we will be going through a 30-day examination period on the plan and are looking at a Public Hearing for City Council around March 15 and he would like to hold the Parks Public Hearing at the March 10 Park Board meeting. Cynthia Ward inquired if the additional information in the appendix like the sign in sheets from the public meetings, which contains personal information, needs to be printed in a public document. Rick Kibbey inquired if the ice rink is in the plan, because if the ice rink is to happen in the next five years it would need to be in the plan. Murdock Jemerson stated one thing that will be added to the plan is a list of other properties that are not dedicated, but are under the care of Parks. Rick Kibbey stated under accomplishments he would like to see the addition of Maguire Park, specifics on the Hunter Pool renovations to identify the splash pad, handicap accessibility, climbing wall, and the historic renovation at Ranney Tower and also the Hunter Park Garden House needs more detail. Rick Kibbey also stated Eric Schertzing, Ingham County Land Bank, has land throughout the city where houses are going to be torn down and Kibbey would like to see more areas like the Bard Dean Tot Lot. Parks can improve any neighborhood and he would like to see in the plan the option for the Board to take advantage of the land bank to get land along a river, creek or in tight areas to consider new, small parks. Ron Lott stated he is a strong advocate of expanding the park system, but we are close to expanding what we are unable to take care of. Rick Kibbey inquired if it was stated as in -holdings in areas which are environmentally sensitive like along rivers, streams or adjacent to or in existing parks. Dusty Fancher likes the idea of adding onto park land and environmentally sensitive land, and community gardens and if we could put in broad language to allow area communities to come in and be involved. Rick Kibbey stated he be►ieves we are going to be called upon to dispose of some land and he thinks there is charter language which gives us a good, defensible position and he was looking to have a mechanism to pick up land, especially land we would want. Pat Murray stated since Jemerson has to make an 11.5% cut and to pick up more land that we would be responsible for taking care of most of the time the timing just is not right. Pat Murray also asked if the organization/associations listed on page 20 have formal agreements with the City. Murdock Jemerson stated some do and others are adopt -a -park groups. Murdock Jemerson asked the board members to submit their comments to him as soon as possible. Harold Leeman clarified the April 1 is still the deadline for the plan. Murdock Jemerson stated yes. PARK BOARD MINUTES — FEBRUARY 10, 2010 PAGE 4 Crego Park Grant Application Murdock Jemerson stated he is working LAP and new ideas have been put together for this park, which is the largest park at 200 acres. First of all he has been in contact with DNRE to complete the paperwork and formally be removed from the state's contaminated list which could take the rest of this year. However, the DNRE has indicated they will be putting together a letter of support for this project and include that there are no harmful chemicals in the location of this plan. Dick Schaefer, Landscape Architect, provided an overview of a conceptual plan and cost estimates to develop Crego Park which is for the addition of a restroom/pavilion, play ground, launch area for boats into Fidelity Lake, a boardwalk, fishing docks, and benches. It is also important to attach this to the existing River Trail. Dusty Fancher inquired if there is a way to connect Fenner to Crego and then to the zoo. Rick Kibbey inquired if there is an area for an observation boardwalk to accommodate 15-20 people and a naturalist for programming. Paul Carrier voiced concerns about elementary age kids and the floating walkway not having rails and the "accidental falling" into the water. Dick Schaefer stated the walkway would be 30" or less to prevent any problems with someone stepping off the walkway. Rick Kibbey asked the Board if they wanted to approve the grant application to develop Crego Park. Pat Murray moved to support the grant application, Board agreed unanimously. 6 yes; 0 nays Motion carried Dusty Fancher inquired if the grant could be written to mention cross programming between Crego Park, Fenner Nature Center and Potter Park Zoo. MRPA Conference Review Murdock Jemerson stated the theme was Survivor and everyone is in similar situations with budget. The first session was Directors only and a big issue was contracting out services. Another issue was the Open Carry Organization with weapons and concerns over this activity in Parks and it was suggested that we try as a organization to get parks added onto the exception list. However, our state organization stated we do not have the funds to fight the NRA. The big star of the conference was Dr. John Crompton who is a distinguished professor from Texas A & M who has written many books on repositioning of parks and recreation agencies. It is incumbent on us to make sure to define who we are which is more than fun and games; and we do impact and levitate deviant behavior by the programs we offer and we do add to economic development of the city. We also impact energy cost by planting trees, which provides shade. We do not define ourselves by activities anymore; we define ourselves by the benefits of what we do. Meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m. Respectfully Submitted: Kellie Brown, Interim Park Board Secretary Approved March 10, 2010 City Pulse • February 17, 2010 www.lansingcitypulse.com Out on the town from page 20 S. Cedar St., Lansing (517) 272-9840. Co-dependency to Healthy Relationships. 3 p.m. (Please see details Feb.1B) EVENTS Relay for Life Kick-off. This year's theme is birth- days. 7 p.m. FREE. 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(Please see details Feb.18) "Dancing in Our Time." 7:30 p.m. (Please see details Feb. 23) Curious Book Shop During February hardcovers are on sale! 30% 011 hardcover books in these sections: Mystery, Science Fiction, Romance, and historical Fiction 307 E. Grand River * East Lansing We Validate * Mon - Sat 10 - 8 & Sun 12 - 5 HUGE BOOK SALE! Friends of Okemos Library Thousands of books, DVD's. CD and audio books at bargain pnces February 20 9 a-m. - 4 p.m. and February 21 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Meridian Senior Center, Kinawa Drive at 4000 Okeni Rd. 511-347-2021 Toleno Title, Inc. is a full service title insurance agency, specializing in working with For Sale By Owners. Call today or visit our website. Barbara Toleno, President 121 Burcham Drive East Lansing MI 48823 517-333-3517 www.tolonotitio.com RFQP/101053-ITS REGIONAL COORDINATION AND RWIS PROJECT as per the requirements provided by the City of Lansing. The City of Lansing will accept sealed proposals at the FINANCE DEPARTMENT, PURCHASING OFFICE 8TH FLOOR CITY HALL 124 W. MICHIGAN AVENUE, LANSING, MICHIGAN 48933 until 3 00 PM local time in effect on MARCH 11, 2010, for the following. Complete specifications and forms required to submit proposals are available by calling John Green at (517) 483-4129 or go to www.mitn.info The City of Lansing encourages proposals from all vendors including MBEMBE vendors and Lansing - based businesses. RFQ/101068-INSURANCE BROKERIAGENT as per the requirements provided by the City of Lansing. The City of Lansing will accept sealed proposals at the FINANCE DEPARTMENT, PURCHASING OFFICE, 8TH FLOOR CITY HALL, 124 W. MICHIGAN AVENUE. LANSING, MICHIGAN 48933 until 3:00 Phi local time in effect on MARCH 2, 2010, for the following: Completa specifications and forms required to submit proposals are available by calling John Green at (517) 483-4129 or go to www.mitn.info The City of Lansing encourages proposals from all vendors including M8E/WBE vendors and Lansing - based businesses. City of Lansing Notice of PUBLIC REVIEW Parks and Recreation Master Plan The Lansing Parks and Recreation Department has completed a draft of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan for 2010-2015. The document is available for public review at the following locations. Fenner Nature Center at 2020 E Mt. Hope, Foster Community Center at 200 N. Foster, Gier Community Center at 2400 Hall., Letts Community Center at 1220 W. Kalamazoo, South Side Community Center at 5825 Wise, the Parks and Recreation Department at 124 West Michigan Avenue. 8th Floor, CADL Downtown Library at 401 S. Capital, the Turner Dodge House at 100 E. North and on the City's website at www.lansingmi.gov/parks. Public hearing dates will be announced at a later date Please direct comments and questions to: Lansing Parks and Recreation Department, 124 West Michigan Avenue, 8th Floor Lansing, MI 48933, phone(517) 483-4277, fax: (517) 483-6062 or mjemerso@lansingmi gov ARIES (March 21-April 19):1 personally don't believe we're living in the worst of times, although I know many people who do. While there are indeed reasons to despair, our current state of affairs is actually in many ways quite glorious. And our strug- gles are puny compared to those of the generation that lived through the two World Wars and the Great Depression. Having said that, I think it's fine to believe that civilization is in a terrible mess if it motivates you to shed all your trivial distractions and inessential wishes so as to dedicate yourself to living an exciting, generous life that's rich with love and meaning. Now is a prime time for you, Aries, to dedicate yourself to such a path. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Throughout 2010, you're most likely to be consistently in the right place at the right time if you cultivate an amused skepticism toward what's in vogue. in fact, 1 suspect that only one trend will be of any use to you at all. You heard me correctly, Taurus: Of all the fashionable obsessions that may tempt you, just one will be in sweet align- ment with your authentic needs. And guess what? Right now happens to be the perfect moment to get hooked up with it. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): When I was lead vocal- ist in the band Tao Chemical, I sang a tune whose cho- rus went as follows: "I want the truth / the whole truth / nothing but the truth / I want the truth / Don't beat around the bush." Shortly after we started perform- ing the song, my girlfriend broke up with me. And she felt free — given what I proclaimed in those lyrics — to share with me every excruciating detail about her new relationship. It was painful, and I felt tempted to forswear the song and never utter those brave words again. But I was ultimately glad I didn't weaken. To this day, I prefer knowing the full facts. Now I'm recom- mending to you, Gemini, that you pledge yourself to ib� a tftn t nn n eEk5 li`rioulyte muc�easier for you than'' was for me. Most of the truths rushing in will be interesting and enliven- ing, with just a little angst mixed in. CANCER (June 21-July 22): "Jane Austen was the spinster daughter of a clergyman who led an unevent- ful life,` wrote Geoffrey Wheatcroft in The Guardian. "She just happened to write half a dozen flawless masterpieces, which came perfectly formed, not from experience but from imagination." Most of us don't have anything close to the inconceivably potent imagination that Austen possessed. But I believe 2010 will be a year when you can access at least a portion of that wondrous capacity. You'll be able to fantasize about vast possibilities in exquisite detail. You will have great skill at smashing your way free of limiting expectations through the power of your expansive vision. And the coming weeks will be a time when it should all kick into high gear. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Of all the symbols in the world, the swastika is the most horrendous. As the logo for Hitler's Nazi movement, it will forever smack of evil. But it didn't used to be that way. In many cultures throughout history, from the Greeks to the };S;dus to the Native Americans. the swastika was a representation of the sun's path across the sky, and was regarded as highly auspicious, even a good luck charm. Can you think of a more modest equivalent of this phenomenon in your own life, Leo? A formerly wonderful thing that got spoiled somewhere along the way? The coming weeks will be a good time to deter- mine whether you could redeem and rehabilitate it. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): 1 need a break from watching you work your psyche to the bone. At least for now, I'm not willing to indulge you in your inclina- tion to do your duty so exhaustively that you suffer. And as much as I admire your drive to get things perfect, I cannot in good conscience encourage you to do that, either. It is therefore with a sense of relief that I counsel you to take at least a week off from the behavior I described. Instead, try playful, messy experiments that are in service to your own needs. 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Kalama- al Park, a Condominium ac- zoo Street, Lansing, Mlchi- cording to the Master Deed an - dated December 12 1985 re- Dated: January 29. 2010 corded December IX 1985 in Liber L540 pages 642 William E. t Law e through 5'I8, inclusive Attorney at law in on Ingham County records and 200 North Washington Sq. dyesignated'asIngham COUn- #32Q g Piano No. 64,r togethervwith (517)371M55779 righis in general, common elements and hmded corn- LE-793671 Mon elements as set forth in 1/29/10-2/5, 12. 19/10 the above Master Deed and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts of 1978. as The Best Deals Are In amended; Delhi Township, The Bewtt is Are 11 Ingham County, Michigan. Vacant land on Pinetree! NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE BY ADVERTISEMENT fj 1 City of Lansing Notice of PUBLIC REVIEW Parks and Recreation Master Plan The Lansing Parks and Recreation Department has complet- ed a draft of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan for 2010- 2015. The document is available for public review at the fol- lowing locations: Fenner Nature Center at 2020 E. Mt. Hope, Foster Community Center at 200 N. Foster, Gier Community Center at 2400 Hall., Letts Community Center at 1220 W. Kala- mazoo, South Side Community Center at 5825 Wise, the Parks and Recreation Department at 124 West Michigan Ave- nue, 8th Floor, CADL Downtown Library at 401 S. Capital, the Turner Dodge House at 100 E. North and on the City's web - site at www.lansingrni.gov/parks. Public hearing dates will be announced at a later date. Please direct comments and questions to: Lansing Parks and Recreation DEIPiattment, .:U4 West ,Mlchiga Avenue} 8th Floor, Lansing, MI 48933, phone: (51t) 483=42r, fax''f I7) 483-6062 or mjemersoCa lansingmi.gov. LE-796374 Parcel #33-25-05-01-301-003 urea worn mis court. There is currently due and Dated: Jan ll, 2010 owingg en the mortgage $809,15939 exclusive of tax- RICHARD 3 GARCIA es, costs antl attorney fees, JUDGE OF PROBATE bf ( g mteresi at the rate of B. The period within Depot Clerk which the premises may be y redeemed shall expire six 95926 (6) months from the date of LE-7LE-712. 1 sale. 2/5/10 111 Notice of Annual fleeting and Elec - tion of Directors Clinton Conservation District The Clinton Conservation District will hold its annual meeting and election of Directors on March 24, 2010, at Smith Hall located at the Clinton County Fair- grounds in St. Johns Mi. A program an- nouncement regarding the agenda and activities is forthcoming. Absentee ballots will be available until the election day, at the Clinton Conser- vation District Office located in the USDA Service Center, 2343 North US-27, St. Johns, MI 48879, during the regularl business hours of Monday through Fri- day, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.. Absentee ballots may also be requested by phone, mail or e-mail. To request an ab- sentee ballot or for more information, contact Gary Fritz, 989-224-3720, ext. 3: or e-mail gary.fritz@mi.nacdnet.net. All Clinton County Residents are invited to attend. Voting Residents are individ- uals of legal age who can demonstrate residency in Clinton County by 1 piece of identification. Candidates for four year terms are: Eric Buhr, James Graham, William Lasher, and GloriaJ. Miller. LE-796045 Ken Hatfman, Chairman' Clinton Conservation District 2/5/10 Manage Your Lansing t Journal Subscription Online. It's the quick and easy way to: ,�411View and edit account information ' Order a temporary stop Upgrade your subscription to Give a gift subscription Pay your bill `t And more! Report delivery concerns Visit isj.eorn and click on the Pay A Bill link. Then enter your login info or follow the First -Time user instructions. LvLa= , c�iil Lansing Parks 5-Year Plan Page 1 of 1 a.c Take Our Survey Help shape the future of Lansing's Parks and Recreational facilities. We're asking you to get involved. Take the survey now r!l Download Stories Survey Community Purpose of the Map Home View Survey Results Click the following links to view results View Public Survey Results Here View Youth Survey Results Here Copyright© 2010 Lansing Parks 5-Year Plan. All Rights Reserved. Get Project News & Info Subscribe to News & Upcoming Events by entering your email: Subscribe Subscribe via your newsreader. Contact Us Meeting Dates Survey Results Youth Results http://www.lansingparks.info/ 3/26/2010 24 wv✓a.lansingcitypulse.com City Pulse • February 24, 2010 Out on the town from page 23 Extension Office, 5303 S. Cedar St., Lansing. EVENTS Open House. 9-11 a.m. Lansing Christian School, 3405 Belle Chase Way, Lansing. (Please see details Mar. 2) LITERATURE AND POETRY Winter BabyTime. 10:30 a.m. (Please see details Feb. 24) Thursday, March 4 CLASSES AND SEMINARS Home Safety. 6 p.m. FREE. Gier Community Center, 2400 Hall St., Lansing. (517) 483-4313. cityoflansingmi. com. SUDOKU SOLUTION From Pg. 21 MIM aoa©©• ®©© Bell, • ®B oa© is New Beginnings. 5:30 p.m. (Please see details Feb. 25) Harnessing Renewable Energy. Richard Schmalensee speaks on biceconomy and climate change. RSVP to rsvpespppmsu.edu, 1 p.m. FREE MSU Union, East Lansing. (517) 432-8832. Introduction to Computers. 2 p.m. & 6 p.m. (Please see details Feb. 25) MUSIC Yancyy. Jazz saxophonist. 7:30 p.m. $20. Perspec- tive 2, 319 E. Grand River Ave., Lansing. (517) 853- 5880. www.perspective2studio.com. LITERATURE AND POETRY Brewpub Book Club. This month we're discussing "The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao" by Junot Diaz. 7 p.m. FREE. Michigan Brewing Co., 402 S. Washington Ave., Lansing. www.michiganbrewing.com oU0000 CROSSWORD SOLUTION From Pg. 17 a©© aBo U©c•�oUO aO13 M BOB o©o©BU OooOoEB 000BOEoa©BOUEo OEMB BOB DM�E DD U©o ©DO O © � ©QQ g BOB 8130 OEM am o0caaMMMUED00 MEMO OBOm 128000 °ooEB DU© Beam O'MUMOOMMUMMOOB BUMMEDso oD©Bum OEMM ° o©aU0M ©Do BBBD 12010010 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PARK BOARD MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held at Gier Community Center located at 2400 Hall Street, Room 210, on March 10, 2010 at 6 00 p.m for the purpose of considering the 2010-2015 Parks 5-Year Master Plan and the MDNRE grant submission for Crego Park development. All interested persons are invited to attend this public hearing or submit written comments to Lansing Parks and Recreation, 124 W, Capitol Ave 8th Floor, Lansing, MI 48933 MURDOCK JEMERSON, DIRECTOR. PARKS AND RECREATION ARIES (March 21-April 19): Everything is compli- cated," wrote poet Wallace Stevens. "If that were not so, life and poetry and everything else would be a bore." I hope you will choose his wisdom to serve as your guiding light in the coming weeks. it is high time, In my astrological opinion, for you to shed any resent- ment you might feel for the fact that life is a crazy tangle of mystifying and interesting stories. Celebrate it, Aries! Revel in it. Fall down on your knees and give holy thanks for it. And by the way, here's a big secret: To the extent that you do glory .n the complications, the complications will enlighten you, amuse you, and enrich you. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): This is one time when you can be both the river and the bridge. In fact, I strongly suggest that you make every effort to be both the river and the bridge. 111 leave it up to you to interpret how this metaphor applies to your life, but here's a clue to get you started. Be a force of nature that flows vigorously along even as you also provide a refuge for those who want to be close to your energy but are not yet ready to be inside it and flow along with it. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Almost exactly ten years from now, you will be blessed with an eruption of personal power that's so crafty and so practi- cal that you will be able to visualize a solution to a problem that has stumped you for a long time. It may take you months to actually carry out that solution in its entirety, but all the while you will have the luxury of feeling perfect certainty about what must be done. And you know what the weird thing is, Gemini? Something very similar is in the works for the next few weeks: an eruption of crafty, practical power that will help you materialize the key to solving an old dilemma, hopefully followed by months of carrying out your lucid plan. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Last night I had a dream in which I was addressing a crowd of thousands of Cancerians in a large stadium. I was referring to them as dolphins rather than as crabs. "I say unto you, my fellow dolphins," I proclaimed (I myself was born June 23), "that you have been given a sacred assignment by the great gods of time themselves. And that assignment is to master the art of Timeology." When I awoke from the dream, I was awash with feelings of deep relaxation and ease, although I wasn't sure why. I had never before heard that word "timeology," so I googled it. Here's how the Urban Dictionary defined it: "spending time doing what you want to do, not accomplishing anything major but also not wasting time." It so happens that this prescription is well -suited to our current astro- logical omens. I suggest that you and I be as playful as dolphins. ing, you have recently begun crossing the water in a dream boat that has a small leak. If you keep going, it's possible you will reach the far side before sink- ing. But that's uncertain. And even if you were able to remain afloat the entire way, the shakiness of the situation would probably fill you with anxiety. My sug- gestion, then, is to head back to where you started and fix the leak. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Some Scorpios bring out the worst in people. Other Scorpios draw out the best. Then there are those members of your tribe who sometimes bring out the worst in their fellow humans and other times bring out the best. Where do you fit in this spectrum? Regardless of your position up until now, I'm betting that in the coming months you'll be moving in the direction of bringing out more of the best. And it all begins now. To get the process underway, think of five people you care about, and visualize the wonderful futures that it might be pos- sible for them to create for themselves. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): More than a few fairy tales feature the theme of characters who accidentally find a treasure. They're not searching for treasure, don't feel worthy of it, and aren't fully prepared for it. They may initially not even know what they're looking at, and see it as preposter- ous or abnormal or disquieting. Who could blame them if they ran away from the treasureP In order to recognize and claim it, they might have to shed a number of their assumptions about the way the world works. And they might have to clear up a discrepancy between their unconscious longings and their con- scious intentions. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Everyone alive has some kind of learning disability. I know brilliant physicists who are dumb about poetry. There are fact -loving journalists whose brains freeze when they're invited to consider the ambiguous truths of astrology. My friend John suffers from dyslexia, while I myself am incapable of mastering the mysteries of economics. What's your blind spot, Capricorn? What's your own personal learning disability? Whatever it is, this would be an excellent time, astrologically speak- ing, to work with it. For the next few months, you will be able to call on what you need in order to diminish its power to limit you. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): "We cannot change anything until we accept it," said psychologist Carl Jung. "Condemnation does not liberate, it oppresses." Make that your hypothesis, Aquarius, and then con- duct the following experiment. First, choose some 6—lansu+gcitypulse. com City Pulse • March 3. 2010 PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PARK BOARD MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing wet be held at Gier Community Center located at 2400 Hall Street. Roan 210. an March 10, 2010 at 6:00 p.mfa the purpose of considering the 2010-2015 Parks 5-Year Master Plan and the MDNRE grant submission for Crego Park development. Ail interested persons are invited to attend this pudic hearing or submit written comments to Lansing Parks and Recreation. 124 W. Capitol Ave. Bth Flow, Lansing. MI 48933. MURDOCK JEMERSON. DIRECTOR., PARKS AND RECREATION RFPI101074-PROCESSING 3 MARKETING OF SINGLE STREAM COMMINGLED RECYCLABLES as per the requirements provided by the City of Lansing. The City of Lansing wig accept sealed proposals at the FINANCE DEPARTMENT, PURCHASING OFFICE. 8TH FLOOR CITY HALL, 124 W MICHIGAN AVENUE, LANSING. MICHIGAN 48933 until 3-00 PM local time in effect on MARCH 23, 2010, for the following: Complete specifications and forma required to submit proposals are available by calling John Green at (517) 4834129 or go to www.mim.info The City of Lansing encourages proposals from all vendors including MBEMBE vendors and Lansing - based businesses. RFPI1101073-RECEIVE, LOAD AND HAUL SINGLE STREAM COMMINGLED RECYCLABLES as per the requirements provided by the City of Lansing. The City of Lansing will accept sealed proposals at the FINANCE DEPARTMENT. PURCHASING OFFICE. BTH FLOOR CITY HALL, 124 W MICHIGAN AVENUE, LANSING. MICHIGAN 48933 until 3:00 PM local lime in effect on MARCH 23, 2010 for the following_ Complete specifications and forms required to submit proposals am available by calling John Green at (517) 4834129 or go to www.mltn.lnfo The City of Lansing encourages proposals from all vendors including MBEN%BE vendors and Lansing - based businesses. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING EAST LANSING PLANNING COMMISSION Notice is hereby given of the following public hearing to be held by the East Lansing Planning Commission on Wednesday, March 24. 2010. at 7:00 p.m., in the 54-B District Court. Courtroom 2, 101 Linden Street. East Lansing. A pudic hearing will be held to consider an application from Peking Souel. Inc. fa a Special Use Permit for a Class C liquor license (with Sunday Sales) to sell beer, vine and spirits in the Peking Express Chinese Restaurant at 611 East Grand River Avenue. Call (517) 319-6930. the Department of Planning and Community Development, East Lansing City Hall. 410 Abbot Road. East Lansing, for additional information All interested oersons will be given an opoortunity, to be heard. These matters will be on the agenda for the next Planning Commission meeting after the public hearing i5 held, at which fore the Commission may vote on them. The Planning Commission's recommendations are then placed on the agenda of the next City Council meeting. The City Council will make the final deasiori on these applications. The City of East Lansing will provide reasonable auxiliary aids and servicessuch as imerpretem for the hearing impaired and ado tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting. to individuals with disabilities upon request received by the City seven (7) calendar days prior to the meeting. Individuals with disabilities requiring aids or services should write or call the Planning Department. 410Abbot Road. East Lansing, MI 48823, Phone- (517) 31"930_ TOO Number 1-800- W-3777 Nicole Evans City Clerk City of Lansing Notice of Public Hearing The Lansing City Council wig hold a pudic hearing on March Bth. 2010 at 7 00 p m in the City Council Chambers. 101i Floor. Lansing City Hall, Lansing. MI. for the purpose stated below' To afford an opportunity for all residents, taxpayers of the City of Lansing. other interested persons and ad valorem ,axing units to appear and be heard on the approval of Amended Brownfield Plan a 46(b) Sonic Restaurant - former Governor's Inn Brownfield Plan, pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of the Brownfield Redevelopment Financing Act, Pudic Act 381 of 1996. as amended, for property located at the 1000 Ramada Orwe. in Lansing. Michigan, but more parfwlady described by parcel as 33.01-06-10-126-011 LOT 1 ABOOD-RAMADA SUB Approve[ of this Brownfield Plan will enable the Lansing Brownfield Redevelopment Aulhonty to capture incremental tax increases which result from the redevelopment of the property to pay fa costs associated therewith. Further information regarding this issue may be obtained from Ken Szymusiwk . Econonuc Development Corporation of the City of Lansing, 401 N. Washington Square, Suite 100. Lansing, MI 48933, (517) 483-4140. Chris Swope, Lansing City Clerk Who says college students don't vote? Do you even bother sending Christmas cards anymore? With the crush t J, of the holidays and every- thing? Penelope Tsernoglou did. In fact, the East ME ■lam Lansing resident wrote out dozens to Michigan State University students living in the Brody com- plex Tsernoglou isn't a student or a MSU implore-. She isn't even an alumna She graduated in 2001 from that other Big Ten school about 80 miles east of here. But running for county commissioner can inject the ambitious with a little extra ho, ho, ho. The 30-yearold Tsernoglou had that. Even if only seven souls out of 1.659 regis- tered voters from East Lansing's Precinct No. 1 voted in the 2008 August primary for county commission Thais seven people. At the time, then -Commissioner Marc Thomas was running unopposed. school was out at the time, too. But seven? Seven people voted in that entire precinct. In November 2008.1,659 students voted for Thomas. but that was with Barack Obama and John McCain running for president. Tsernoglou, 30. was running in the Democratic primary to fill a vacancy in the Bth District on the Ingham County Board of Commissioners during a sperial February election when nothing else would be on the ballot. Still, since kdeking off her campaign in September, the fast -time candidate made a point to visit Brody every day as part of her door -knocking, constituent -meeting routine. % ith only one write-in candidate interested in the seat in the general election.. the winner of the Feb. 23 primar - would. realistically, be the next county commissioner for the area The effort seemed a lost cause. Fart' internal polling showed Tsernoglou down 3-to-1 to favorite Bob Alexander, the Democrnts• twicenominated congressional candidate. This go around, Alexander %vas campaigning the same area again. with the benefit of having had mostly liberal East tar ising voting for him twice. "The whole thing was hopeless," said Ingham County Commissioner Mad. Grebner. Tsernoglou's boss at Practical Political Consultants. "1 told her to give up." Tsernogiou did not. Instead she ran what Grebner called "one hell of a campaign." knocking on doors, canvassing neighbor- hoods and ginning up excitement among the voters in the Sth District basically everything in East Lansing north of Brody between Interstate 127 and Abbot Road. She's done this before, after all. She was the campaign manager of Drain Commissioner Pat Lindemann's successful re-election and chairs the Ingham County young Democrats, among her deep resume of election activities. By noon on Election Day, Feb. 23. Tsernoglou's efforts in Brody did appear hopeless. Only six people in Precinct One had bothered voting. "Evemone knew me and they knew I was running for county commission," said Tsertroeou. "It was just hard convincing them to .rote and that this election should matter to them." Tsernoglo a unleashed a massive get -out - the -vote effort. Twenty volunteers chased dozens of students out Df their dorm rooms to Butterfield Hall to put in their vote. When the polls closed, the Coral number of students voting had reached K, only 4 percent of Brody s registered voters. It was lower than any of the other five precincts. Precinct 3 had 383 voters and Precinct 4 had 260 voters. Tsemogldu sat at Dublin Square during her celebration party preparing her- self for a loss. She was shocked when the final results were tallied Tsernoglou 492, Alexander 470. Peter Dewan 191 and Let Reimann 112. Tser inoglou -on by 22 votes. The final results from Precinct 1? Tsernoglou: 87. 1Embody else: o. -T actually thought my campaign volun- teers had added the numbers wrong," she said. Alexander released the following state- ment after the defeat: `M&ny voters said they had a difficult choice as each of the four candidates did a fine job of presenting their skills and experi- ence. Penelope and her campaign madmized her advantages on campus and in the neigh- borhood and earned her victory." Good thing she didn't listen to Grebner. who hurriedly congratulated her and then talked with the other county commissioners to make sure he and Tsernoglou don't sit on the same committees. to avoid any appear- ance of conflict once she is sworn into office. All the N bile, Grebner just shook his head. Who would have thank it? Brodv.s late Christmas present put Tsernoglou over the top. UAW endorsement for Virg According to sources within the labor movement a UAW endorsement of Lansing Mayor V'•rrg Bcrnero's bid to he the Democratic Partys gubernatorial nominee is all but assured. with an announcement com- ing as soon as this %week Bemero s passionate defense on the national cable news circuits of the auto industry. and blue collar %corkers during the collapse of General Motors and Chrysler last year has not been forgotten by UAW brass, even if Berrem's history with local city employee unions isn't m sterling. Remember last September. the local Teamsters union protested Bernero's propos al to water down city employees' retirement benefits lay bouncing an inflatable cat. outsid of his re-election campaign headquarters? Organized labor is still split on what to See Nam Page PARK BOARD PUBLIC HEARING PARKS 5-YEAR MASTER PLAN & CREGO PARK DEVELOPMENT AGENDA Wednesday, March 10, 2010 6:00 p.m. Gier Community Center, 2400 Hall Street BOARD MEMBERS: Rick Kibbey, Ron Lott, Patrick Murray, Dusty Fancher, Cynthia Ward, Paul Carrier, Luke Canfora CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 P.M. Gier Community Center, 2400 Hall Street ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA I1. 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 member questions have been answered. III. NEW BUSINESS A. Parks 5-Year Master Plan 2010-2015 B. Crego Park Development PUBLIC HEARING PARKS 5-YEAR MASTER PLAN & CREGO PARK DEVELOPMENT GRANT PARK BOARD MINUTES March 10, 2010 Gier Community Center MEMBERS PRESENT: Rick Kibbey, Paul Carrier, Cynthia Ward, Dusty Fancher, Luke Canfora, Ron Lott (arrived after meeting started) MEMBERS ABSENT: Pat Murray (excused) OTHERS PRESENT: Murdock Jemerson, Parks Director, Bob Ford, Landscape, Architect, Planners (LAP), Loretta Stanaway, Lorrie Miller, Phil & Julie Mannino, Friends of Lansing Historic Cemeteries (FOLHC); Heather Surface, MSU Forestry Department; Nancy Mahlow, Eastside Neighborhood Organization; Irene Cahill, LP & R Forestry Division; Judy Hackett, Oak Park Neighborhood; Anita Beavers; Kellie Brown, Interim Board Secretary CALLED TO ORDER: 6:15 p.m. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA: None NEW BUSINESS - PARKS 5-YEAR MASTER PLAN Rick Kibbey explained the purpose of the Master Plan is to identify items the department might do in the next five years. It is not a commitment to do all the items listed. A particular interest in this plan is if the department applies for DNRE funding then the project must be listed in the five-year plan. Murdock Jemerson introduced Bob Ford, consultant from Landscape, Architect and Planners (LAP) who has been working with the department to put the plan together and he is going to provide an overview summary of the new plan and what is different from the previous plan. Bob Ford handed out the summary of changes to the new plan and differences from the previous plan. On the first page the summary refers to new items for the 2010-2015 parks plan. A number of these are perfunctory in that they talk about things that relate to the Michigan Department Natural Resources and Environment (MDNRE) grant process. The public input refers to the methods LAP used to collect public input. LAP did focus groups, surveys, and interviews, public meetings with adults and youth, advertisement, and web links. The second page refers to the Capital Improvement Project (CIP) schedule which is new items that were not in the previous plan and consist of: Beck Park, Davis Park, Grand River Park, Boat Dock near Impression 5, Letts Center splash pad, River Trail expansion into Delta Township and to the north trail, Waverly Park Development. The next section on page two are CIP items carried over from the 2005-2010 Master Plan to the 2010-2015 Master Plan. These items include Ranney Development Trail, River Trail expansion from Michigan Avenue to Cherry Hill Park also from Moores River Drive to Grand River Park, Crego Development, and Modular Skate Park at Washington Park. The third page is a list of projects completed from the 2005-2010 Master Plan; which were not all MDNRE funded. PUBLIC HEARING — LANISNG PARK BOARD — MARCH 10, 2010 PAGE 2 The fourth page is a list of items no longer required by the MDNRE. On the bottom of the page are items given to other people, for example the River Trail from Shiawassee to Michigan will be completed with the Accident Fund project. This provides a summation of the differences between the plans and new items for the 2010-2015 masterplan. Murdock Jemerson added this is the first of 4 public hearings on the Master Plan. There will be another hearing on March 18 at Gier and March 23 at Southside Community Center both at 6 p.m. and March 29 is the City Council public hearing at 7 p.m. Irene Cahill inquired if the MDNRE has a formula regarding how many individuals must be contacted per capita to apply for a grant. Jemerson stated we are required to have one public hearing on the grant, which we are exceeding, and we are required to have just one meeting for the master plan and we are exceeding that also. Rick Kibbey asked the Board if there were any questions. Cynthia Ward inquired if Bob Ford would be at the other public hearings; he replied yes. Statements of Citizens: Julie Mannino stated on page 3 regarding Mount Hope Cemetery it is indicated the fence, basin project and road repairs have been completed and she would like to know what road repairs this is referring to. Ford recalled a pavement resurfacing program for Mt. Hope, but it was a while back and he does not remember the exact dates. Jemerson clarified if she was inquiring about repairs that have already occurred. Mannino stated yes and where the road collapsed by the trail has been repaired but the rest of the roads are in bad shape. Jemerson stated money is put in the budget every year for general paving in the parks and we do have sectional paving in the cemeteries. Jemerson stated he could report what sections have been completed at Mt. Hope. Irene Cahill stated only the worst holes have been repaired and some sections of the road are not even paved. Jemerson stated there was a study done on all the boardwalk and asphalt within the park system and that is the document used when boardwalk and paving projects are done to sections at a time. Anita Beavers asked if there is an area that is particularly dangerous or a safety issue can that be brought forward. Ford stated certainly and to contact the Parks office. Anita Beavers also stated she sent a letter to Mr. Jemerson regarding the signage for the Southside Community Center and the difficulty in reading the dark blue on the building and the entrance sign is to far off Wise Road making it difficult to find the entrance. The parking lot is also in bad shape. Jemerson stated there is a meeting being scheduled to meet with Brian Ralph of the Lansing School District, Jerry Ambrose, and Joe McDonald to discuss the remaining funding and the signage. Phil Mannino inquired if there are brown and white park signs directing individuals to the Southside Community Center. Loretta Stanaway stated she went through the whole master plan and her suggestions are: remove Adam Hussain as a Park Board member; she has concerns about the noted emphasis on regionalization and she is very leery of this. She also noticed a total of $1.25 million designated for marina improvements and expansion at Grand River Park which in these difficult economic times is hard to comprehend. She also has a hard time with $250,000 for a boat dock outside of Impression 5 which is a private enterprise. She does not see a need for public dollars to be spent to enhance a private enterprise. She also sees $215,000 for a study on what to do with Waverly Golf Course, now turned park. That would have been enough to open the course back up. There is $25,000 for a cemetery management plan, but would prefer to see the money spent in the cemeteries to fix things rather than to pay a consultant. There is mention of a non -motorized transportation and passage by Council that guarantees 5% funding annually. That is inaccurate; it is a recommendation that 5% be PUBLIC HEARING — LANISNG PARK BOARD — MARCH 10. 2010 PAGE 3 designated annually, but it is not a guarantee. She also noted the Parks Department is down another 10 full- time positions. Anita Beavers stated she is a strong advocate for the golf courses, but the money for Crego only means more to maintain. She could see opening Crego and keeping it natural, however when she sees the golf courses in such bad repair she questions taking on another development project when there is not enough money or staff to maintain the parks we already have. Phil Mannino inquired if he is correct that the MDNRE grants only pay for development and no upkeep or maintenance. Jemerson stated that is correct. Bob Ford clarified the boat area near Impression 5 is not intended to be Impression 5's boat launch, the intention is to have a public boat area and use the middle river (area between two dams). This will be located on public land and open to the public on a reserve system, which the reserve system has not been established yet. Also, the $215,000 for the Waverly Master Plan must be a typo. Stanaway stated there was $15,000 mentioned in one area of the plan for Waverly and $200,000 in another section of the plan. Rick Kibbey wanted clarification on the proposed facility at Impression 5 as to if it was a launch or a dock. Ford stated it is referred to as a landing and it is meant for day use. The idea is to bring a small craft up to a dock and get out onto the river. This was developed through the EDC and was carried through in this plan to provide public access to the waterways. Dusty Fancher clarified the boat dock at Impression 5 will not be where you are able to park your car and launch your boat from a trailer, it would be a place to dock your boat and get out to go downtown. Murdock Jemerson clarified the money for Waverly is to use $15,000 for a plan and the $200,000 is to complete the CIP project. Phil Mannino stated the money for the cemetery study is a good idea and a management company would know how to look at the cemetery as a whole. Rick Kibbey inquired how long people have to make comments. Bob Ford recommended comments be received on or before March 23. Cynthia Ward inquired if the document is always changing and being updated. Bob Ford stated yes CREGO PARK DEVELOPMENT Bob Ford, LAP, provided handouts on Crego with maps of the existing River Trail and explained the contamination and clean-up process. Within 6-months this park should be clear to re -open. The only access to Fidelity Road is off of Mount Hope and at the end is a gate into the park. The proposal is to extend the road, provide parking, barrier free access, fishing docks, an ADA accessible kayak launch and a trail to connect to the existing River Trail. Ford stated he has been told the lake has a large quality of fish, is well filtered and balanced. There may be interest from MSU and other groups to develop programs at this site. This is a $750,000 grant, $500,000 from the state with a $250,000 match from the city, which may be hard dollars or in -kind services or all of the above. Dusty Fancher commented under the development project scope that it should come as no surprise there are many on the board who do not favor paving parking lots with park dollars. This is a good ground water recharge area to have a type of gravel rather than asphalt. Also on this page she would like to clarify on the amenities breakdown cost that the amount listed for benches is not just benches, but the benches are incased in cement, includes pads, and trash receptacles because the cost listed is high for just benches. Irene Cahill recommended larger trash barrels than the black wrought iron receptacles used on the River Trail PUBLIC HEARING — LANISNG PARK BOARD — MARCH 10, 2010 PAGE 4 Bob Ford stated on the asphalt he thought there was conflict with the City Zoning Ordinance, because the City requires paving even in park systems. It is not that they do not want use alternatives, but at this time they can not. Rick Kibbey asked for clarification as to where the language is coming from regarding the use of asphalt. Murdock Jemerson stated there are other types of paving that could be used besides asphalt that is more friendly and impervious. Ford stated the cost of other surfaces can run twice as much. Murdock Jemerson stated he spent a weekend speaking with the residents on Fidelity Road; a couple of the homes are rental homes, but the family that lives right next to and to the left of the entry way stated they would not like to see the park open. However, there were two cars parked at the end of the driveway, which they also did not like. Jemerson explained to them the electronic gate and a developed parking lot which should eliminate people parking at their driveway, which they liked. Jemerson also explained what would impact their property value more; being next to a closed facility that has the image of being polluted and toxic versus a facility that is open, maintained, managed and is not toxic. It was the same with the next house located on the east and the house located to the south was indifferent. All of the residents did have a problem with the city and county trucks that use the road. Jemerson stated there will be discussion about moving the city dumping operations for trees and wood chips to another location. Loretta Stanaway stated she would support this project if the DEQ would sign off without any qualifiers on its cleanness; second if the city could afford it; and third there would be port -a -potties located there. Rick Kibbey stated he does not know of any environmental agency that will ever issue a notice with out qualifications. Julie Mannino voiced concerns about developing Crego and the additional man hours needed to maintain the upgrades. Kibbey stated he would like to see what the maintenance burden would be for this project, especially if there is a fish cleaning station. Brett Kaschinske, Manager of Leisure Services, commented about the ADA accessibility and taking kids out to use the launch and to have the ability to get into the canoe and then into the water will be much easier to use with kids. Dusty Fancher stated it is one of her goals to incorporate Crego, Fenner Nature Center and Potter Park Zoo into activities together into this four corner area. Jemerson encouraged the audience to attend the other public hearings and he will discuss with Bob Ford other alternatives for paving. Meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m MINUTES Public Services City Council Conference Room Tenth Floor, City Hall Wednesday, March 17, 2010 12:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER The meeting called to order at 12:07 p.m. ROLL CALL Councilmember Eric Hewitt, Chair Councilmember Jessica Yorko, Vice Chair — excused absence Councilmember Brian Jeffries, Member OTHERS PRESENT Diana Bitely, Council Staff Don Kulhanek, Law Carol Wood, Councilmember Murdock Jemerson, Parks Tamara Jorkasky, Parks .APPROVAL OF MINUTES Nonc. PUBLIC COMMENT Taken at time of the agenda item. ACTION/DISCUSSION Master Park Plan Councilmember Jeffries questioned where we stand on the Hunter Ridge. Mr. Jemerson stated that he spoke with Carla Eno and the project has been submitted for another appraisal, which should be completed by April 5, 2010. The appraisal came in lower than expected and Maria Irish reviewed it and felt that the appraiser did not use the right specifications for what the property is. The seller is basing his price on the grants. Murdock believes that the seller has paid his taxes in full, but is unsure. He will check on that. There is a dollar amount as far as a local match that the seller has agreed to pay at closing, therefore no park millage dollars would be used. Councilmember Jeffries questioned the ice rink proposal. Mr. Jemerson stated that this is just another piece of the city market total project. The Principal Shopping District would provide all maintenance for the project. The playground is to be removed entirely. Playground equipment cannot be re -used because it invalidates the warranty. Councilmember Hewitt requested that another playground be built to replace this playground as many of the residents use the current playground near Riverfront Towers. Councilmember Jeffries questioned if there has been further discussion on connecting the area from Cambridge during Frances Park Phase III. Mr. Jemerson stated that the $197,000 is still in the budget for this year's project; we agreed we would consider it. Councilmember Jeffries explained that this section is within the gap closure plan from Public Services. He questioned if it is not in the plan, could we identify existing dollars and allocate them for this specific part of the project. Mr. Jemerson indicated that they budgeted the $197,000 for the match for the project and he will have to go back and look to see what portion was for sidewalks. We cannot make mention of it in the plan, and it will not be part of the grant eligible projects. Councilmember Hewitt stated that at Tri-County Planning meeting, Linda Hedstrom indicated that if the project were designed to promote the natural beauty of an area, they would consider it. 2 Mr. Jemerson stated that they tried to modify Frances Park and he has concerns that this project would score too low to receive grant funding. Councilmember Hewitt questioned the cost for the Moores River Drive. Mr. Jemerson stated that our match was $97,000; the grant request was $454,000. The whole project would cost approximately $650,000. Councilmember Jeffries questioned why they chose to put in the dock at Impression 5 Theater instead of Cherry Hill. Mr. Jemerson explained that this project was chosen because there still is some infrastructure there to work with. In terms of the drainage project at Waverly, they could create a new recreational space but are not ready to include it in the plan because they are unsure what types of amenities desired for the area. Mr. Jemerson stated that a formal amendment might not be necessary depending upon what the project is. The MDNRE has changed the rules slightly because amendments are so burdensome. Councilmember Hewitt requested this stipulation in writing to support this statement. Mr. Jemerson explained that the MDNRE have relaxed their requirements for these grants because of the Statewide Comprehensive Outreach Program, which they have to file to receive these dollars as well. When they filed with the Federal Government, it was a very broad plan, so the local entities got together and questioned the need for such detail when the State is not subject to the same scrutiny. Mr. Jemerson is to find out the subsidy for the Groesbeck Golf Course. Councilmember Jeffries questioned the CIP; it appears that we are spending $2.9 million in funding and on the planning portion; we are spending about $500,000. He further questioned if it includes park equipment. Mr. Jemerson stated that $210,000 was budgeted for neighborhood parks. Councilmember Jeffries questioned the ratio between neighborhood parks and destination parks. Mr. Jemerson stated that he has never broken it down in that way. When we do grant projects, we look at the value of the criteria to meet the trust fund requirements. Councilmember Jeffries stated that in terms of sustainability, could we divert some funds from the park millage monies to take care of neighborhood parks for the next year or two while we are having budget issues and maintain what we already have. 3 Councilmember Wood stated concern that we are building parks that we will not be able to sustain. Could we take the $520,000 for the marina and the study and use it to improve neighborhood parks, such as general maintenance. Mr. Jemerson stated that these are grant dollars. Councilmember Wood stated that she would like to see those park millage dollars that would have been used as a match instead for neighborhood park maintenance. When the public looks at the Executive Summary list of projects, they understand it to mean that these are priority over neighborhood parks. She suggested that now would be the time to take these off the list before it is published. Ms. Jorkasky commented that some of the top priorities that came out from the four wards were inner urban bikeway to the trails, improve access and visibility to the river, maintain the current park systems, and put in specialized park space, such as dog parks, Frisbee golf. Having access to bathrooms, water based recreation, tennis facilities, community gardens, and safety issues. Mr. Jemerson stated that the marina is city owned and are responsible for the docks and their safety. We need to ensure that they are safe. We have a lease with the Michigan Princess; he pays us to dock his boat there but does not pay parking there. Councilmember Jeffries questioned if the plans could all not have a Capital Improvement schedule and leave it broad enough to allow for changes. Ms. Jorkasky stated that a design was done with the Grand Vision project. Councilmember Wood stated concern with putting these specifics on the ballot when the city is unsure whether it is going to be able to maintain its current parks and we need to look at this list and take off the things that are a Councilmember Jeffries suggested that these Capital Improvement Schedule Items go under the planning section to make the plan flexible enough to allow for changes without complicated amendments. Councilmember Jeffries stated that Mt. Hope would lose a lane or two, which might make it easier to cross over to Fenner Nature Center. Councilmember Wood questioned the percentage the city must have as far as capital improvement. She is concerned about the lack of time between now and Monday when this is improved. Mr. Jemerson stated that he would feel more comfortable that the Committee is uncomfortable as opposed to eliminating the entire section. Councilmember Jeffries questioned what they are seeing in the changes of the plans. 4 Ms. Jorkasky stated that people have continued to do the capital improvement schedule because it is a good planning tool. Councilmember Hewitt questioned if the plan references other municipalities park plans. Ms. Jorkasky indicated that the plan does include information on other municipalities. Councilmember Hewitt suggested that in the future the City shares its plan with other municipalities so that they are more willing to share theirs and all areas are aware of ongoing parks and get feedback from them. Councilmember Jeffries questioned the River Street pedestrian bridge. Ms. Jorkasky indicated that there have been some revisions as they have been working through the plan. She provided a list of revisions. Sustainability funding — Committee would like to redistribute funding for neighborhood park maintenance. Mr. Jemerson stated that they looked on the MDNRE's website; projects proposed for recreation grant programs will not be scored down or considered ineligible if they are not included in the action program. Councilmember Jeffries questioned if all the plans could be included in the action plan based on that statement. He would like to make the plan as broad or flexible for everyone's benefit. Councilmember Hewitt questioned if the new rules by the MDNRE would allow for additions to the plan that are not already included in the plan. Mr. Jemerson stated that there would be an opportunity to amend the plan. Ms. Jorkasky stated that the plan does accommodate for amendments that Councilmember Jeffries questioned if there are grant funds that could be designated specifically to maintain neighborhood parks. Mr. Jemerson stated that he has not heard of any grants that would pay for these costs. Councilmember Jeffries asked if we could dedicate money to enhance maintenance within the neighborhood parks. Councilmember Hewitt commented on a presentation by a representative from the MDNR who said that they would allow municipalities to apply for funding to maintain park facilities. The representative indicated that the board is beginning to recognize the need for maintaining existing parks. It was indicated that the changes would be made this year. He suggested that language is added to the plan to accommodate for these future funds. 5 Councilmember Jeffries suggested increasing the dollars for the match set aside for use in maintaining parks. Mr. Jemerson clarified that the Committee would like to put in a line item specifically for sustainability of existing parks. Councilmember Jeffries stated that he wants the plan to include all sources of income that we would be able to draw from to increase sustainability of the current park system; he would like to put that in the plan somewhere. Mr. Jemerson agreed to put a statement in the plan to this regard. Councilmember Jeffries would not be opposed to assigning a match amount that would go toward funding maintenance for parks. Mr. Weber informed Mr. Jemerson recently that we need a new chiller at Washington Park, which is $25,000. If it opens again, we will have to address it with citywide and repair maintenance which would wipe out the current allocation for maintenance. Ms. Jorkasky stated that she included a description of what the parks departments and she could include this information in that section. Councilmember Jeffries requested that the relationship with the City Market be defined within the plan. He questioned if Council will receive a copy of the revised plan. Ms. Jorkasky stated she would provide the revised draft plan by Friday, March 26, 2010. Councilmember Hewitt questioned the location; it does not seem to be convenient to any neighborhood. Ms. Jemerson stated it would be boat dock, not a ramp. Ms. Jorkasky stated that it would increase the water holding space there to accommodate more boats. It is meant to encourage tourism in the downtown area to some degree. Councilmember Jeffries questioned how this would be presented. He would like to designate an amount for the sustainability of parks, but he does not want to limit. Councilmember Hewitt stated concern with presenting something that has not been presented to Council but is having a direct impact on the city's park plan. Mr. Jemerson stated that there is a spot for people to paddle their canoe or kayak up to the bank and get out without having to get out in the water. Councilmember Hewitt requested that more detail be given to the CIP. 6 Councilmember Jeffries questioned the projects that have both master plan and development. In particular, the Marina, we have it in two places. Ms. Jorkasky indicated that one is the Grand River Marina improvements (to build) and the other is to develop a Master Plan. Councilmember Jeffries requested removing the improvements to the Marina because the Committee would like to review the Master Plan prior to improvements being done. COUNCILMEMBER JEFFRIES MADE A MOTION TO REMOVE THE MARINA FROM THE CIP. MOTION CARRIED, 2-0. COUNCILMEMBER JEFFRIES MADE A MOTION TO AMEND THE PLAN REFLECT THAT THE RIVER TRAIL EXTENSION IS ONLY ONE LOCATION AND THE ADJUSTED FIGURES THROUGHOUT THE PLAN. MOTION CARRIED, 2-0. COUNCILMEMBER JEFFRIES MADE A MOTION TO STRIKE OUT THE CIP REQUIREMENTS ON THE WAVERLY PARK DEVELOPMENT ON THE CIP THROUGHOUT THE PLAN. MOTION CARRIED, 2-0. COUNCILMEMBER JEFFRIES MADE A MOTION TO ADD GIER COMMUNITY SPLASH PAD AT THE SAME MATCH AND GRANT AMOUNTS FROM LETTS COMMUNITY CENTER. MOTION CARRIED, 2-0. COUNCILMEMBER JEFFRIES MADE A MOTION TO ADD A LINE ITEM FOR MAINTENANCE AND SUSTAINABILITY OF NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS AS A MATCH OF $250,000 TOTAL FOR THE FIVE-YEAR PLAN. MOTION CARRIED, 2-0. COUNCILMEMBER JEFFRIES MADE A MOTION TO COMPLETE THE NON - MOTORIZED WALKWAY FROM CAMBRIDGE TO THE EXISTING PATHWAY IN FRANCES PARK ON THE NORTH SIDE OF MOORES RIVER DRIVE WITH THE AMOUNT TO BE EQUAL TO THE GRANT APPLICATION WAS WHEN ORIGINALLY SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED, 2-0. STRIKE FROM CIP BOAT DOCK AT IMPRESSION 5 SCIENCE CENTER MOVE DEVELOPMENT AND ON PAGE 10 A PLAN TO DEVELOP A BOAT DOCK AND RESTROOM AT IMPRESSION 5 THEATER AND SET ASIDE $25,000 FOR THAT. MOTION CARRIED, 2-0. COUNCILMEMBER JEFFRIES MADE A MOTION TO SUPPORT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PARKS 5-YEAR MASTER PLAN. MOTION CARRIED, 2-0. OTHER 7 None. ADJOURN The meeting adjourned at 1:00 p.m. Submitted by, Diana Bitely Recording Secretary Lansing City Council Approved by the Committee on Appropriate documents attached to original set of minutes. PRESS RELEASE Lansing City Council Committee on Public Service March 3, 2010 Public Meeting on the 5-Year Master Park Plan The Lansing City Council Committee on Public Services will hold two public meetings scheduled on: Thursday, March 18, 2010 Gier Community Center 2400 Hall Street Room 210 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 23, 2010 Southside Community Center Community Room 5815 Wise Road 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to obtain input on the proposed Master Park Plan. The plan outlines the goals of the Parks Department through the next five years for parkland, facility, and recreation programming development. It also allows the City of Lansing to become eligible to compete with other communities for matching state and federal recreation development and land acquisition grants. For additional information on the Master Park Plan, contact Murdock Jemerson at 517-483-4277. For information on the scheduled meetings, please contact Diana Bitely, Administrative Secretary at 517-483-4177. Please recycle "Equal Opportunity Employer" r i� AGENDA Committee on Public Services Thursday, March 18, 2010 — 6:00 p.m. Gier Community Center, Room 210 2400 Hall Street Lansing, Michigan Councilmember Eric Hewitt, Chair Councilmember Jessica Yorko, Vice Chair Councilmember Brian Jeffries, Member I. Call To Order II. Roll Call III. Approval of Minutes IV. Public Comment V. Discussion/Action: 1. Public Comment on the Parks 5-Year Master Park Plan VI. Other VII. Adjourn VIII. Pending • Ordinance Amendment of Chapter 660, Section 4, adding a Provision for Mandatory Minimum Fines and Repeat Offender Sentencing for Application of Graffiti • Graffiti Ordinance MINUTES Special Committee on Public Services Gier Community Center Thursday, March 18, 2010 6:00 p.m. Call To Order The meeting was called to order at 6:12 p.m. Roll Call Councilmember Eric Hewitt, Chair Councilmember Jessica Yorko, Vice Chair absent Councilmember Brian Jeffries, Member Others Present Terese Horn, Council Staff Carol Wood, Councilmember At -Large Murdock Jemerson, Director Parks Bob Ford, Lanscape Architects & Planning Sandra Shelp, Citizen Lynne M Mutgen, Citizen Tamara Jorkasky, Parks Jason Durts, Citizen Willie Vinson, CVNA Ron Eggleston, Friends of Fenner Willie Davis, Potter/Walsh Page 1 of 6 Rick Kibbey, Parks Board Member Paul Carrier, Parks Board Member Jason Wilkes, Citizen Public Comment on Agenda Items No Public Comment. DISCUSSION/ACTION Park Five Year Master Plan Councilmember Hewitt provided a brief overview of the Committee's objective with respect to providing information on the proposed Park Five Year Master Plan. He explained the supporting documentation provided, in particular, the spread sheet: What is new, forth coming, completed, completed but not in 2005-2010 plan, and not completed or carried over from 2005-2010. There will be another meeting held on this matter next Tuesday at the SSCC. Mr. Ford provided an overview of the Plan. He explained the process used through its development during the past year. They tried to get as many people involved as possible. They used a survey to obtain input from the public and held a meeting in each Ward. They conducted a youth survey and workshop. The survey was reviewed by the City of Lansing Planning Commission. They extended an invitation to Council, Directors of other Departments within the City, and Park Board members to give input on operational issues. They collaborated with other efforts within the City. There was a Non -Motorized Transportation Plan considered in the development of this plan along with demographics. The City has a good distribution of park property within the City. They considered a compilation of data from the last Park Master Plan. Mr. Ford reviewed a diagram outlining parks' renovations/constructions and upgrades. There was one major event in 2006 at Potter Park, as the result of an outfall of regionalization efforts. He displayed a diagram of the new City-wide projects such as future River Trail extensions; some may go beyond the Five-year plan. He demonstrated the sections of the River Trail completed and expansions incorporated in the proposed Plan. He reported on the availability of grants to help support these projects. He reviewed the planed improvements as indicated in the spreadsheet and explained that the dollars displayed are on a gross estimate. He Page 2 of 6 made note that he did not review all of the projects, but they are included in the spreadsheet provided. The City Council is considering submitting a DNR grant application for Crego Park improvements and they will vote on March 22nd. Mr. Ford explained that this park had been contaminated and was cleaned up. In approximately four to six months the paperwork will be done officially declaring the park clean up complete. He highlighted possible projects at the park. They are talking to MSU, Project FISH, and others about participating in these improvements, and as possible sponsors. There is the potential to use this facility as a training facility. Kruger Landing is not far from this lake. There could be a catch and release program offered. Public Comment and Invut: Councilmember Hewitt explained that there would be two more times for public input, the Public Services Committee on the 22nd at the Southside Community Center and the City Council public hearing on March 29tn. Dr. Willie Davis questioned if there were any plans for parks not included in the Master Plan. Mr. Jemerson explained that they are always receptive to speak and listen to residents' concerns. He explained the projects identified in the Plan are much larger projects that are natural resource base and lend themselves well for improvements through the DNR Trust Fund. Crego Park fits that criterion. Using this resource, they can identify a larger pot of money for those parks. Other parks will have repair improvements made with park millage money. If there are any improvements necessary to city parks, they will be glad to consider them. Mr. Ford explained that all city parks are in the Master Plan. The Plan depicts the kind of facilities they are and the acreage for each park along with indicating their conditions. It prioritizes Parks' maintenance/improvement needs as it relates to the millage funds available. Councilmember Hewitt invited those who have knowledge of neighborhood parks needing maintenance/improvements to report to him, and he will forward it to the appropriate person for consideration. They add to the top of the construction schedule ones that are identified as most critical. Page 3 of 6 Dr. Davis reported on the electrical source needed at Walsh Park new pavilion. He indicated that he would make a list of repairs and asked about getting an upgrade to the playground equipment. Councilmember Hewitt reported to Mr. Jemerson that garbage cans within the basketball court at Walsh Park need to be chained to trees because kids play with them. Willie Vinson reported that she was here on the behalf of Colonial Village Neighborhood. Two parks within their area Elmhurst and Holly Parks need improved playground equipment. She indicated that she would get with the neighborhood organization and bring forward a list of needs for these parks. Dr. Davis reported that another need at Walsh Park is grading of the baseball diamond. Ms. Shelp expressed her support of the River Trail and bike trails. She opposed the City Council spending $45,000 for First Tee. She indicated that golf course developers are responsible for starting First Tee. The goal was to get kids involved in the sport and push them to private golf courses. It is not a good program for Lansing. This is a rich man's sport. In her opinion, the City is offering an activity for kids that will not be self -supported and with result with it being taken away. The closing of two courses limited the ability for children play at public courses. She would like to use the money to serve more of the kids through mentoring and other programs. She commented about the many activities at parks that she had when she grew up that the City offered without cost. She also voiced concern about how some parks get equipment and others do not. She commented about Friends of Bancroft and their endeavor to have installed a splash pad at the park, but instead one was put in at Hunter Park where they already had a pool. She commented about a pipe that needed to fixed to allow them to continue to have ice skating at the park and that did not get done so the Friends of Bancroft can no longer offer skating their. She urged the City to spend money on programs for Lansing residents. First Tee is not Lansing residents. They could have had hockey programs at Bancroft. She would like to see more gymnastic classes and other programs of variety. Ron Eggleston reported that Fenner tendered an offer for a person to become the Director. They support the Park Master Plan as it relates to Crego Park. They would like to get the River Trail connected to Fenner and Crego Park so the two areas can compliment each other. Crego Park would be a great asset with respect to providing a natural public facility. They would like to do some collaborative things with camping at Crego Page 4 of 6 Park both parks are a great resource for the area, but it is important to understand that Friends of Fenner have worked very hard to keep the grounds and educational opportunities available for the community. Dr. Davis suggested developing a citizens' group collectively providing recommendations on parks throughout the City. They may be able to pool other resources. Willie Vinson added that she too was a little disappointed with the First Tee. She supports First Tee, but she thought that it could be particularly successful involving underprivileged kids if they were more organized. Mr. Jemerson stated that First Tee's focus is reaching out to kids that normally would not have an opportunity to use that type of facility. They are in the process of obtaining an instructor. Willie Vinson commented about the loss of Waverly, Red Cedar, and other affordable golf courses for those like her who do not have money to play at other courses. She supported the use of Sycamore Driving Range for adults. Councilmember Wood reported on the scholarships offered by First Tee with the City's support and grants obtained that allows kids to participate for $10. Councilmember Hewitt commented about the $45,000 required for First Tee to run a City operation. This would pay them to run the driving range for the City. Testimony was heard about a clearer picture needing to be made on what the First Tee would offer. Paul Carrier commented about concerns with respect to First Tee ability to achieve success and needing to make sure that Lansing kids are represented. Dr. Davis suggested parks link exercise, health, and education into the Park programs. He offered his assistance to work with these kinds of things. Mr. Eggleston commented about the health and exercise aspect of Fenner. They are identifying all of their trails and marking them with respect to mile markers for each of the trails that may be used in exercise programs. Page 5 of 6 Councilmember Hewitt suggested expanding the scope of parks focus by reaching out to other programs such as with the School District. He indicated that there had been a suggestion to reach out to them for holding concerts in the parks. Mr. Ford indicated that some goals in the Master Plan with respect to partnerships that these ideas would fit in with nicely. The School District has been identified as a possible partner. Willie Vinson suggested a program for groups to walk a different park each time they met and use this time as an education tool and point out different types of soil, etc. Agriculture is normally is a good source for funding. Jason Wilkes suggested having someone from MSU to come to different parks to identify different aspects in each park. He suggested that when City could give some kind of tax incentive that part of the consideration be that the developer would sponsor some kind of civic activity. Councilmember Jeffries commented about requirements in development incentives. He announced that some developments are adopting part of the River Trail and there are other ways to get them involved. He will look into this further. Sandy Shelp commented about the City obtaining students from MSU to run sport activities. These students could be a good influence on the youth. Councilmember Hewitt requested that Murdock indentify cost-free programs offered and get this information out to the residents and neighborhood groups. The Committee expressed their thanks for citizen participation. ADJOURN The meeting adjourned at 7:27 p.m. Submitted by, Terese Horn Recording Secretary Lansing City Council Approved by the Committee on Appropriate documents attached to original set of minutes. Page 6 of 6 r AGENDA Committee on Public Services Tuesday, March 23, 2010 — 6:00 p.m. Southside Community Center 5815 Wise Road Lansing, Michigan Councilmember Eric Hewitt, Chair Councilmember Jessica Yorko, Vice Chair Councilmember Brian Jeffries, Member I. Call To Order II. Roll Call III. Approval of Minutes IV. Public Comment V. Discussion/Action: 1. Public Comment on the Parks 5-Year Master Park Plan VI. Other VII. Adjourn VIII. Pending MINUTES Public Services Southside Community Center 5815 Wise Road, Lansing Tuesday, March 23, 2010 6:00 p.m. CALL TO ORDER The meeting called to order at 6:03 p.m. ROLL CALL Councilmember Eric Hewitt, Chair Councilmember Jessica Yorko, Vice Chair — excused absence Councilmember Brian Jeffries, Member OTHERS PRESENT Diana Bitely, Council Staff Councilmember Carol Wood Murdock Jemerson, Parks Director Tamara Jorkasky, Parks Michael Morofsky, Citizen Kathy Miles, Citizen Amara Vear, Citizen Anita Beavers, Citizen Willie Vinson, Citizen Samantha Durrett, Citizen Loretta Stanaway, Citizen Dawn Plenar, Citizen 1 Char Parker, Citizen Jason Wilkes, Citizen Melissa Quon-Huber, Citizen Cynthia Ward, Parks Board Member Rick Kibbey, Parks Board Member Ruth Leyrer, Citizen Suzanne Elms -Barkley, Citizen Karl Bliaze, Citizen Kathy Miller, Citizen Marti Wheeler, Citizen Loretta Stanaway, Citizen Mr. Biaze, Citizen (There were approximately five other citizens who did not speak at the meeting) APPROVAL OF MINUTES None submitted. PUBLIC COMMENT Taken at time of the agenda item. ACTION/DISCUSSION Public Comment on Master Park Plan Councilmember Hewitt made opening remarks. He stressed the importance of submitting the grant to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for funding for the park system over the next five years. Councilmember Hewitt explained the summary document that was provided and requested that wards be identified throughout the material. He also requested the list of playgrounds scheduled for repairs or improvements. Ms. Jorkasky provided an overview of the proposed plan. She stated that because Delhi Township is working on a plan to extend the River Trail, it was not incorporated into the plan, as they have taken over responsibility for that portion. A number of parks studies are scheduled within the plan; including, but not limited to Adado Park — Park Master Plan, Beck Park — Park Master Plan, Citywide — Forest Master Plan, Citywide — Conservation and Preservation Master Plan, Comstock Park — Park Master Plan, Crego Park — Park Master Plan, Grand River Park — Marina Master Plan, Groesbeck Golf Course — Golf Course Master Plan and Study of Drainage Systems, Red Cedar Park — Park Master Plan, Riverside to Grand River Park — Trail Master Plan 2 Football Facility Master Plan — Study locations and develop master plan, Outdoor Basketball Facility — Study locations and develop master plan, Waverly Park — Park Master Plan, Citywide — Community Garden Study, Citywide — Stormwater Management Study, Citywide — Shoreline Green Initiative Study, Poxson Park — Trail Feasibility Study, River Trail — Ranney Park Trail Study, Location TBD — Specialty Activities Study (Dog parks, splash pads, etc.), Ward 2 and 3 — Consumer Power Corridor Trail Study, Park Map Update Website Updates, Cemetery Management Plan, There is a focus on the River Trail based on response from the residents. She provided a review of the grant eligible projects. Councilmember Hewitt explained that the Parks Department has a great opportunity to collaborate with other entities to utilize our park facilities in conjunction with their programs, which would help expand the use of our facilities and the resources in the community. Ms. Jorkasky stated that Michigan State University's Wildlife and Fisheries Department would collaborate with the Parks Department on Crego Park. Ms. Wheeler commented on the Red Cedar Golf Course and stated support from her neighborhood (Foster Your Neighborhood) for utilizing that space. She questioned if a plan could be created and completed within the next five years. Ms. Jorkasky explained that there is a planning schedule within the Master Plan for the Red Cedar Golf Course. Ms. Wheeler questioned if the City were able to apply for a grant for the Red Cedar Golf Course, if it could moved up within the Master Plan after it has been submitted. Mr. Jemerson responded that the Drain Commissioner will be working on a project there and if in the development of the drainage project, it would be grant eligible. An amendment could be done to include it at that time, although it would be subject to the same guidelines as the original plan. Public Hearings would be necessary. Submittal of the Master Plan requires an actual plan for the parks included and at this time, we do not have a plan in place for what will actually be done there. Councilmember Hewitt questioned the possibility of putting the Red Cedar River further up on the list and if we could assign a dollar amount to the project even though there is no set plan for how the space would be utilized. Ms. Wheeler stated that there is immense support for a park space in the Red Cedar Park which many on the east side see as a neighborhood park and within walking distant of their homes. Ms. Miles questioned if a major study could be done that would address both golf courses. Mr. Jemerson indicated that neither one are going to be golf courses under this Administration. Waverly Park is already being used as a public park for bike racing and dog park activities, among other things. The budget situation at the time made it impossible to continue running these facilities as a golf course. 3 Ms. Stanaway stated that at the time the voters passed the last park millage, they understood it to be in support the current facilities of which were the public golf courses, and the money is not being used for this purpose now. Mr. Jemerson responded that the park millage calls for the city to use the monies for operations and maintenance of the park systems. When the park millage was first approved, it was only for Capital Improvements, but as the budgets declined, they had to redistribute those funds. Approximately 50% of that money is now being used for operations, and the other 50% goes toward capital improvements. The ballot language did not include any language on the golf courses. Councilmember Hewitt commented that the public had an expectation that these courses would be maintained; however, it is something the Administration must address. There will be another park millage on the ballot in August of this year for a renewal. Councilmember Jeffries indicated that the language does not specify the amount designated toward either operations or capital improvements. Mr. Jemerson stated that the ballot language would be available for discussion during the budget hearings. Ms. Quon-Huber spoke on behalf of Averill Woods Neighborhood. She stated that there is strong support for regionalizing Fenner Nature Center, from both within the city and outside. She questioned the maintenance and sustainability of the proposed projects such as Crego. Averill was one of the parks that recently got new playground equipment, however, she stated that there are concerns with the City's ability to continue maintenance, particularly with the budget cuts, the furlough days, and decreased work weeks in the next fiscal year. She questioned how the Master Plan would address these issues. Councilmember Hewitt suggested that there is a goal in the plan to provide sustainable growth. Mr. Jemerson stated that the City must be very careful to address these issues as we bring projects forward. In discussions with the Parks maintenance employees, he questioned how they saw a four -day workweek affecting the park system. He explained that Crego would be a low maintenance park, and we have staff right across the street that will pick up the maintenance of the park. That said, the design of Crego Park would not be maintenance intensive, limited to emptying trash barrels on a regular basis. He explained that for every project proposed, he knows there will be questions about maintenance and we are taking steps as we move through to answer those questions. The capital improvement plans are primarily projects that are big -ticket items. For the neighborhoods there is a line item addressing playgrounds and park amenities, totaling approximately $210,000 annually. He explained that it costs approximately $30,000- $40,000 to renovate a playground, so it would not be included in the grant eligible projects, which is reserved for big -ticket items. 4 Councilmember Wood stated that this too has been a concern of hers. Much like when Sycamore Driving Range and First Tee were proposed and approximately $1,000,000 of Park Millage dollars used to build the facility and now the Council is determining whether to enter into an agreement with First Tee or the park will be closed because the City no longer has funding to maintain Sycamore Driving Range. There must be a concerted effort on behalf of Council to understand the long-term maintenance cost when we approve projects and that we are setting aside maintenance as we consider the budget each year. Mr. Jemerson stated that the Administration is recommending funding to remove the coal silos at Burchard Park, $250,000 for citywide playground and park amenities, $50,000 for Frances Park, another $80,000 for citywide repair maintenance, $30,000 for tree planting, $150,000 to bring the locker rooms up to ADA compliance at both Moores and Hunter Parks, to name a few. Councilmember Jeffries commented on the sustainability of the parks, particularly with the four - day workweek. He suggested that more of the park millage funds would likely have to go toward operations rather than new projects as the city moves forward with an ever decreasing funding. He would like to know how the public feels about using those millage monies for operations in the future. Ms. Stanaway stated that she would like an honest commitment on what the monies would fund. Ms. Quon-Huber suggested that while everything else is shrinking, it seems the wrong time to continue expanding the park system. She understands that city employees are being stretched thin and that putting money toward operations to maintain the city's current parks is her priority. She also stressed the need for funds to take care of neighborhood parks because they have such impact on the quality of life within our community. Ms. Plenar commented on Dunnebeck Park within her neighborhood and concerns that it would be overlooked because it is a small park. Mr. Jemerson stated that the City's parks are protected by City Charter, and the residents of Lansing must vote on releasing or selling any park property. Every park is listed as a park in the inventory. He suggested that they look to see if there were a "friends of that would help support the park and as a group make suggestions for improvements on the park. Every fifteen years we do an evaluation of the city's playgrounds, but if something comes up within the community between that, we are happy to discuss that. Ms. Plenar explained that there is no lighting in that park. Adding lighting would be a huge improvement, as there tends to be gathering of individuals in the park at nighttime. Maintenance is a big issue there as it is heavily used by surrounding neighbors. When looking at the improvements within West Side Park there is the concession stand that has never opened, but we have requested getting the safety mats replaced because they are falling apart and are no longer safe for play, and the shelter has had ant and bee infestations. Although, the park got woodchips and some of the damaged trees were taken down, the tennis courts do not have nets, and the neighbors would like a baby swing. 5 Mr. Jemerson stated that they would come out tomorrow and deal with the safety pads and the baby swing. Ms. Leyrer stated neighbors want to help but do not know how. She suggested a further effort in involving neighborhoods. Mr. Biaze stated that he was upset to see the golf courses close. With regard to long-range planning, his neighborhood has concerns with closed school buildings. He suggested saving aspects of these buildings for use as community centers. He would like to see more neighborhood efforts that actively serve the neighbors. He does not support the big effort on the marinas because there are so few people within Lansing who have the means to use a park in this way. Further, the plan should be flexible when it comes to a millage funds because of the drastic changes that come about, particularly with the current economy. Mr. Morofsky questioned the status of resurfacing the tennis court at Elmhurst, which he has been requesting for years. Mr. Jemerson indicated that there is a budget transfer coming through Council asking for $120,000 for Elmhurst and Georgetown Parks. Ms. Beavers stated that the residents support the park millage to maintain their neighborhood parks. Her neighborhood groups drew up plans for its parks, Holly Park, and are submitting to them tonight to the Committee and the Parks Department, including a request to resurface the tennis courts. She suggested that for those in a neighborhood association, or that have neighbors who want to do something, draw up a plan, no matter what it is and submit it to the Parks Department, to City Council, and/or to the Mayor for consideration. The City needs to focus on the neighborhood parks and wait on some of the larger projects. Every dollar needs to be used to maintain the parks, and retain our parks staff. Ms. Stanaway commented on funding for kids camps. She would like to see funding allocated to these programs rather than for maintenance. Ms. Parker stated that Walsh Park is in dire need of renovations for playground equipment, the basketball court, and additional lighting. Mr. Jemerson stated that Walsh Park is one of six parks being considered for equipment and improvements, and agreed it is time for those maintenance and improvements. Councilmember Hewitt would like a list of proposed improvements for the smaller parks, even a draft one that would show which parks are slated for some improvements. Mr. Jemerson stated that he would have someone out to look at Walsh Park tomorrow. Mr. Kibbey commented on funding for kids camps, and stated that within the Parks Board, that is their number one item for consideration. Due to higher levels of licensing for the camps, they need additional funding but the Parks Board want the cost to be something residents can afford. 6 Residents, independently or within their neighborhood group, who develop a park plan, and lay out a budget goal helps give the park a face and keeps it on the map. He explained that the number one item that he hears from residents that they like most about the city is the parks and the river trail and the whole Planning Master Plan is built around green infrastructure. Mr. Wilkes encouraged those who are present to get their neighbors involved in their parks. He suggested that the marinas and new projects should be placed on the backburner in favor of maintaining what the city currently has. Due to the shrinking staff, we need to be cognizant of our limitations with the upcoming budget cuts in our ability to maintain our current parks. There has been significant focus on the downtown area, while neighborhoods are in need of care. He would like to see neighborhood parks receive the majority of the support. He encouraged Council and the Administration to keep this in mind as they review the proposed budget. Ms. Quon-Huber stated that Averill Woods works with the Board of Water and Light frequently to ask for lighting. She questioned if capital improvement funding could be used to address lighting issues within these parks. Tree trimming is an issue as well. She suggested that the City seek out grant funding or support from either the Department of Justice or Safe Routes to School to see if there is money to invest in parks. Ms. Durrett stated her support for putting money back into the neighborhood parks. There is already a Frisbee golf facility already around the corner from this park. She questioned building shelters and renting pavilions in the Waverly Park. Mr. Jemerson that the Parks Department does rent pavilions. This was considered for Waverly as well as a number of other ideas to accommodate different activities. Ms. Elms -Barkley stated that she has attended several meetings, and spoken with Andy Kilpatrick, regarding the possibility of paving a well-worn path on Mt. Hope at Lindbergh, facing the Sycamore Golf Course. This would provide a way to cross the river and connect the Riverwalk. You could circle the entire zoo without ever going onto a single road. She would like to see this included in the master plan. Mr. Jemerson stated that he has spoken with Ms. Elms -Barkley and will fill in the Committee at a future date. Councilmember Hewitt made closing remarks and expressed his appreciation for everyone's participation. He encouraged everyone to keep the communication lines open as the Council goes through the Mayor's Budget. Councilmember Wood stated that there would be budget hearings on April 16 at 9 a.m., the Parks Department will be before City Council, providing another opportunity for residents to voice their concerns. Councilmember Jeffries stated his appreciation for the comments and suggestions; stating that the Council tries to incorporate as many as it can. The Committee will continue considering these comments and considerations. It is very helpful to hear your comments on the park millage 7 as it will come before Council. It is critical as we move forward with the millage proposal to hear from the public. OTHER None. /V IX11111:�►`I The meeting adjourned at 7:46p.m. Submitted by, Diana Bitcly Recording Secretary Lansing City Council Approved by the Committee on Appropriate documents attached to original set of minutes. 8 24 vvww.larrsingcitypulsacom City Pulse • March 10, 2010 Fine) the Contest! I�l niy s - c.h far the hidden F3 iiGc _ e logo m ono of o,rr ads aaoh ­,W 4} Out on the town from page 23 Wednesday, March T7 CLASSES AND SEMINARS Honey, Let's Talk. 5:30-7 p.m. (Please see details Mar. 10) Landscaping/Lawn Maintenance. 6-8 p.m. FREE. Foster Community Center, 200 N. Foster Ave., Lansing. Buddhist Meditation. 7-9 p.m. (Please see details Mar. 10) EVENTS St. Pat's Entertainment Irish food. rive music and drink specials all day. 9 a.m.-Close, $3-$5. The Green Door, 2005 E Michigan Ave., Lansing. (517) 482-6376. www.greendoorl'rve.com. St Patrick's Day Celebration. Celtic entertain- ment provided by String Cheese. 3-4:30 p.m. FREE Burcham Hils Retirement Community 2700 Burcham Drive, East Lansing. (517) 8271069. St Patrick's Day After Hours Mixer. Featuring WKAR Wants to Hear Your Stories You are invited to help inform WKAR's "re Working Michigan' initiative at a community conversation event about the important role ofjobs and job creation in mid -Michigan. We want to hear your stories! Thursday, March 18 1-3 p.m. Hannah Community Center Refreshments will be provided. The event is free, but space is limited. Registration is required at WKAR.org or (517) 432-3120, ext.354. Local support for WMR's'By the People: Hard Times, Hard Choices' project is provided by MocNeAlLehrer Productions, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, and The Rockefeller Brothers Fund. Find out more about Michigan's economy, including archived reports, when you visit "ReWorking Michigan" at WKAR.org. food and beverages from the Wil'iamston area 5- p.m. FREE Gracies Place,151 S. Putnam St., Willam-- ston. (517) 655-1549. info(alwiUiamston.org. Annual St Patrick's Day Party. Sponsored by the Irish -American Club of Mid -Michigan. Includes din ner and music. 5:30 p.m. $25. Resurrection Church, 1531 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing:-www.irishmidmich.org. Celtic Supper, Stories And Songs. Coined beef and cabbage dinner. Featuring the music of Snisan O'Rourke & Zig Zeiler. 6 p.m. $20. Creole Gallery 1218 Turner St. Lansing (5TT) 487-9549. St Patrick's Day Dinner and Dance. Carried beef and cabbage dinner, featuring The Sea Cruisers. 6-10 p.m. $10. Charier Place, 4230.Charier Drive, Holt (517) 699-5595. Area 3-7-13 Evaluation/Speech Contest Win- ners from Area 3-7-13 clubs to advance to the division contest 6:15-9 p.m. FREE East Lansing Public library, 950 Abbot Road, East Lansing (57) 321-4955. Shamrock Shuttle. Presented by the Grande Paraders of Lansing Marvin Reuter is the caller and Kay Boyd will be cueing. 7 p.m. $445. Henry North School,333 E. Miller.Road, Lansing. (5TT) 897-0238. Wild Ones Red Cedar Chapter Meeting This month's topic is 'Sharing our Expertise' 7 p.m. FREE. Fenner Nature Center, 2020 E. Mount Hope Ave., Lansing (517) 887-0596. www.For-Wild.org. Music independence Village Concert Series. The Woodwind Ensemble will perform.7 p.m. FREE Inde- pendence Village of East Lansing, 2530 Marfitt Road, East Lansing. (517) 355-7661 ext. 16. Pretty Shaky String Band Open Jam. 7.3010 p.m. (Please see details Mar. 10) St. Patty's Day Metal Mayhem. Featuring End- less Aisle, X Factor, Seizure Lake, Sin Theorem, and Blacktooth Brigade. 9 p.m. $5. Mac's Bar, 2700 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing www.macsbarcom. THEATER Nrityagram. Featuring the Nrityagram Dance Ensemble. 7:30 p.m. $35. Wharton Center, MSU Campus, East Lansing. 1-800-WHARTON, wwwwhar- toncentercom. LITERATURE AND POETRY Winter BabyTlme.10:30-11 a.m. FREE. East Lansing Public Library 950 Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) 351-2420. Young Adult Encore. A pia party celebrating the release of -The Dead Tossed Waves' by Carrie Ryan. 6 p.m. FREE. Schuler Books & Music; 2820 Towne Centre Blvd. Lansing. (517) 316-7495. DTDL book club. A discussion of "The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society' by Mary Ann Shafer. 6-7 p.m. FREE Delta Township District Library 5130 Davenport Drive. Lansing. www.dtdl.org. Women In Science Book Club. *Mothers on the Fast Track: How a Generation Can Balance Family anc Careers' by Mary A Mason. 7 p.m. FREE. Schuler. Books & Music, 2820 Towne Centre Blvd., Lansing Thursday, March 18 CLASSES AND SEMINARS WKAR Community Conversation. mWorking Mich igan: Jobs, Entrepreneurship and Workforce Issues. RSVP. 1-3 p.m. FREE. Hannah Community Center, 919. Abbot Road, East Lansing. (517) 432-3126 ext. 354. The Men -Who Ruled Michigan. Presented by Valerie Marvin of Visitor Tour Services at the State Capitol. 7-8 p.m. FREE Capital Area District Library 401 South Capitol Ave., Lansing( 17) 367-6363. . EVENTS H1N7 Flu Vaccine Clinic.1 p.ri p.m. FREE Bing- ham Elementary School, 121 Bingham SL, Lansing (517) 367-2468. allenneighborhoodcemerorg. Inspiring Women Collaborative Cafe. Spend the evening with a community of Inspiring Women. RSVP. 5:30-8 p.m. $25. Perspective 2, 319 E Grand River Ave., Lansing (517) 655-2625. Lansing Christian School Black & Gold Cel- ebration. An event to raise money to help provide scholarships. 6-8 p.m. $45. Lansing Christian School, 3405 Belle Chase. Way, Lansing (517) SB2-5779. Vegetable Gardening Seminar. Tips fora Suc- cessful Vegetable Garden' 7 p.m. FREE.. Holt Junior High School, TM Aurelius Road. Holt (5M 699-3BT3. delhitownship.com. NOTICESPUBLIC CITY OF LANSING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL„CITY OF LANSING, that a public hearing be set for Monday, March 22, 2010 at 7:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, 10th Floor Lansing City Hall, 124 W. Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI for the purpose of considering a Grant Application to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment for Crego Park Development Interested Persons are invited to attend this Public Hearing Chris Swope, Lansing City Clerk - - - - CITY OF LANSING - NOTICE OF PUBLJC HEARING RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, CrTY OF LANSING, that a public hearing be for Monday, March 29, 2010 at 7:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, 10m Floor LansingCityHall, 124 W. Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI for the purpose of considering the Five Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Interested Persons are invited to attend this Public Hearing Chris Swope, Lansing City, Clerk RFO/101082-CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION CONSULTANT as per the requirements provided by the City of Lansing. The City of Lansing will accept sealedproposals at the FINANCE DEPARTMENT, PURCHASING OFFICE, 8TH FLOOR CITY HALL, 124 W. MICHIGAN AVENUE, LANSING, MICHIGAN 48933 until 3:00 PM local time in effect on MARCH 30, 2010, for the following: - Complete specifications and forms required to submit proposals are available by calling John Green at (517) 483-4129 or go to www.mitnJnfo The City of Lansing encourages proposals from all vendors including MBE7WBE vendors and Lansing -based businesses. - Cu S teS REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ensus OF THE CITY OF LANSING, MICHIGAN 2010 CITY COUNCIL ATH FLOOR NE NG CITY HALL 124 W. MICHIGAN AVENUE ITS IN OUR HANDS AGENDA FOR MARCH 29, 2010 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 25, 2010, 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 29, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers, 10th Floor, City Hall. 1. ROLL CALL II. MEDITATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 111. READING AND APPROVAL OF PRINTED COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Approval of the Printed Council Proceedings of March 22, 2010 IV. CONSIDERATION OF LATE ITEMS (Suspension of Council Rule # 11 is needed to allow consideration of late items. Late items will be considered as part of the regular portion of the meeting to which they relate.) V. TABLED ITEMS (Tabled items, if removed from the table, will be considered as part of the regular portion of the meeting to which they relate.) VI. SPECIAL CEREMONIES 1. Mayoral Presentation and Tribute; Introduction and Recognition of Mayor Langsi and Sister City Delegation from Bafut, Cameroon VI1. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND CITY CLERK VI11. COMMUNITY EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTS (Time, place, purpose, or definition of event — 1 minute limit) IX. SPEAKER REGISTRATION FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON LEGISLATIVE MATTERS X. MAYOR'S COMMENTS XI. SHOW CAUSE HEARINGS XI1. PUBLIC COMMENT ON LEGISLATIVE MATTERS (Legislative matters consist of the following items on the agenda: public hearings, resolutions, ordinances for introduction, and ordinances for passage. The public may comment for up to three minutes. Speakers must sign up on white form.) A. SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. In consideration of the Five Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan XI11. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATIVE MATTERS A. REFERRAL OF PUBLIC HEARINGS B. CONSENT AGENDA 1. BY COUNCIL MEMBER CAROL WOOD a. Tribute; Recognition of National Women's History Month 2. BY COUNCIL MEMBERS KATHY DUNBAR, ERIC HEWITT, TINA HOUGHTON, BRIAN JEFFRIES, DERRICK QUINNEY, A'LYNNE ROBINSON, CAROL WOOD AND JESSICA YORKO a. Tribute; Sister City Delegation from Bafut, Cameroon 3. BY THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICES a. Approval of the Five Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan 4. BY THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS a. Transfer of Funds; Interoperability Emergency Communications Grant Program Awarded Funds to Michigan Region 1 for Operation Protocols and Emergency Responder Training b. Transfer of Funds; Homeland Security Grant Program Funds Awarded to Michigan Regional 1 for Security and Preparedness Training C. RESOLUTIONS FOR ACTION D. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES E. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION and Setting of Public Hearings 1. BY COUNCIL MEMBER BRIAN JEFFRIES, CHAIR OF THE COMMITTEE ON DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING a. Introduction of Z-1-2010; 300 Elvin Ct., a request by Studio Intrigue, Inc. to rezone the property at 300 Elvin Court from "B" Residential District to "E-1" Apartment Shop District to permit the building at this location to be used for offices, a food service business and shared community space, and setting a Public Hearing for April 26, 2010 F. ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE 2 XIV. SPEAKER REGISTRATION FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON CITY GOVERNMENT RELATED MATTERS XV. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS; COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS; AND OTHER CITY RELATED MATTERS (Motion that all items be considered as being read in full and that the proper referrals be made by the President) 1. REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS a. Letters from the City Clerk: Providing notice of the placement on file of Reports from the Internal Auditor • Annual Report on the Parks Millage Fund • Report on the Northwest Initiative ii. Submitting minutes of Boards and Authorities placed on file in the City Clerk's Office b. Letter from the Mayor re: Executive Orders Related to Mayor's Proposed Fiscal Year 2011 Budget 2. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS, AND OTHER CITY RELATED MATTERS a. Letter from the State of Michigan Liquor Control Commission regarding applications for Special Licenses for the sale of beer, wine and/or liquor by non-profit organizations that may be held at the following military installations: • Michigan National Guard Combined Support Maintenance Shop located at 3323 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd • Michigan National Guard Reserve Forces Support Center located at 3423 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd • Michigan National Guard State Headquarters located at 3411 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. b. Notice from the State of Michigan Public Service Commission providing notice of a public hearing to the customers of Consumers Energy Company and the Detroit Edison Company Case U-16055 to be held April 1, 2010 C. Letter of Resignation from the Human Relations and Community Services Advisory Board submitted by Jeffrey Caler d. Letter of resignation from the Capital Regional Airport Authority submitted by Charles Moore 3 e. Letter from Kathy Tobe, President of the Churchill Downs Community Association, regarding budget considerations for the Lansing Police Department f. Letter from the Colonial Village Neighborhood Association submitting recommendations for Elmhurst Park and Holy Park g. Letter from Dawn Plenar, no address given, submitting recommendations for Dunnebacke Park XVI. MOTION OF EXCUSED ABSENCE XVI1. REMARKS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS XVI11. REMARKS BY THE MAYOR OR EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT XIX. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CITY GOVERNMENT RELATED MATTERS (City government related matters are issues or topics relevant to the operation or governance of the city. The public may comment for up to three minutes. Speakers must sign up on yellow form.) XX. ADJOURNMENT CHRIS SWOPE, CITY CLERK Persons with disabilities who need an accommodation to fully participate in this meeting should contact the City Clerk's Office at (517) 483-4131 (TDD (517) 483-4479). 24 hour notice may be needed for certain accommodations. An attempt will be made to grant all reasonable accommodation requests. 4 LANSING CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING MARCH 29, 2010 MEETING MINUTES MINUTES TO BE CERTIFIED APRIL 12, 2010 -COPY TO BE SENT TO THE MDNRE AT THAT TIME I, CHRIS SWOPE, CITY CLERK of the City of Lansing, Michigan, do hereby certify that I have compared the annexed copy of Resolution #97 of 2010, Approval of the Five Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan, which was Adopted on March 29, 2010 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. 2010 CHRIS SWOPE, Cif Clerk RESOLUTION #2010-097 BY THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LANSING WHEREAS, in order to be eligible to receive grant funds from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment (MDNRE), a five (5) year recreation plan, meeting their plan content criteria, has to be on file with the MDNRE; and WHEREAS, the Park Board reviewed the Parks and Recreation Draft Master Plan 2010-2015, held a public meeting for input, and at its meeting on March 10, 2010, moved that the draft plan with their corrections be forwarded to the Mayor; and WHEREAS, the Mayor forwarded the Draft Master Plan to the City Council to hold a public hearing as required by the MDNRE; and WHEREAS, the City Council held public hearings on March 18, 2010 and March 23, 2010 to receive cornment by the citizens of Lansing; and WHEREAS, the City Council Public Service Committee has reviewed the Draft Master Plan; and WHEREAS, during the life of this plan, plan amendments may be made by the City Council following a public hearing; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council, hereby, approves the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and capital improvements schedule for grants; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council amends the plan on page 21 under the heading of Other Organizations by adding Friends of Fenner Nature Center; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Plan is amended on page 14 under the heading of Non -Motorized Transportation Plan in the final sentence by striking "guarantees" and insterting "sets a goal of'; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Plan is amended on page 10 by amending the Est. Cost for the Frances Park non -motorized pathway to $197,500; BE IT FURTHER 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 MDNRE; BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Parks and Recreation Department is to forward the Parks and Recreation Master Plan 2010-2015 to the MDNRE for review and approval. �pTUgF IL 13 Murdock Jemerson, Director Parks and Recreation Department City of Lansing 124 W. Michigan Ave. 81h Floor City Hall Lansing, MI 48933 Dear Mr. Jemerson, 2020 E. Mt. Hope Lansing MI 48910 March 24, 2010 I am writing to supplement my comments at a public meeting at Gier Community Center on March 16 regarding the City of Lansing Parks Master Plan. As I indicated at that time, the Crego development should be a great asset to Fenner's efforts to provide nature education. I see in the Master Plan that some thought was given to a trail connection from Crego to Fenner, but it appears to cross Mt. Hope some distance from the Mt. Hope/Aurelius intersection and go into the east end of Fenner. I would prefer a crossing at the intersection, since I assume there will be no overpass constructed for the trail. I would like to see the River Trail continued up Aurelius to the corner (perhaps on both sides of Aurelius, but that may be too costly). As I searched through the Master Plan, looking for references to Fenner Nature Center, I found nothing that indicated the new relationship between the City and the Friends of Fenner, who now manage programs under a license agreement with the City. I think that the Friends no longer fit in the category of "Citizen Advisory Groups" as noted on pp. 19-20 in the Master Plan. Moreover, I think that the changed arrangements make the listing of Fenner Nature Center under "City -Funded Programs" (p.33) no longer accurate. While the City does help pay for staff, all programs are now funded by Friends of Fenner Nature Center. I think it is important for the Master Plan to recognize this new arrangement, since it is the type of collaboration the City wishes to promote. Also, it would be important documentation of the arrangement when and if the Friends seek grant funding for our operations. Finally, I would like to see some recognition of the possibility of capital improvements at Fenner Nature Center, especially for the Visitor Center. It has been over twenty years since significant changes were made to the building. Assuming that the Friends are successful in expanding programs and activities at Fenner, we would be interested in expanding the building and adding some modern features. Some of them would be demonstrations of green technology, making the Visitor Center a model to emulate. The City could reasonably expect the Friends to provide some of the matching money for such expansion and updating. No one needs to make a commitment to this now, but I think the Master Plan should embrace the possibility. I would expect that inclusion of this idea would help when using millage funds or seeking grant money for the improvements. Sincerely, Ron Eggleston, President Friends of Fenner Nature Center cc. Eric Hewitt, Lansing City Council 1-14 Bob Ford, Landscape Architects and Planners, Inc (3/24/2010) Murdock Jemerson - Re: dunnebeck park Page 1 From: dawn plenar <plenar5@sbcglobal.net> To: <mjemerso@lansingmi.gov> CC: carol wood <cwood@lansingmi.gov>, rick kibbey <kibbeyri@gmail.com> Date: 3/24/2010 1:46 PM Subject: Re: dunnebeck park HOLY COW!!! My son and I went to the park this afternoon and what did we see ... A city employee already looking at the list I emailed, taking notes, taking pictures, measuring, and calling to get the graffeti off. I am so impressed with the speed and thouroghness of you and your team. I have nothing but smiles on my face and neighbors already talking about how quick you are. So to you ... Thank you. Thanks for generating a buzz of excitement for the park and all of us neighbors. Let me know what we can do on our end because we will be more then happy to lend a hand. Again, THANK YOU! Dawn Plenar From: dawn plenar <plenar5@sbcglobal.net> To: mjemerso@lansingmi.gov Cc: cwood@lansingmi.gov; kibbeyri@gmail.com Sent: Wed, March 24, 2010 9:47:53 AM Subject: dunnebeck park WOW!!! THANK YOU!! That is what I can say about last nights meeting. I was so impressed with the responce and outpouring of support that we recieved for our park. The past couple of years we have been pulling our hair out on trying to figure out who to talk to about this park. When we looked on the list and had seen that it was not even on there, we were truely frightened that our park was going to be disslolved. It is such a vital park of our neighborhood and we were so utterly thankful when we left last night. So to you ... all I can say is thank you. Now, on to what we had discussed. I know that we need to break it down into three catergories of what we want, what we need and the maitenence. I will try my best to keep these minimal because I do understand that there are many other parks like our own that need things as well. Here is the maitenence items/needs ... Dunnebeck Park 1. Take care of bees nest on the shed 2. Lawn needs to be maintained more then 3 times a summer 3. Rubber mats need to be fixed 4. Graffeti taken off of the tennis court 5. Sand in the sandbox 6. Wood chips under the swings and the play structure Here is the list of things that we would want 1. Baby swing for the swingset 2. Lighting for the playground (since GM left, it gets very dark and quickly over there) 3. Paint for the shed (neighbors are willing to paint it for you if you would like) 4. Couple of charcoal grills 5. Picnic tables 6. Larger pavilian 7. Tennis court nets 8. Volleyball nets (3/24/2010) Murdock Jemerson - Re: dunnebeck park Page 2 We also had a couple of neighbors that would love to do a movie in the park. We have the space for it and we even have the concession stand (if we could use it). I was not sure how we could go about something like this. We also, the city, has acquired some property from the GM plant, that we would gladly turn into a garden of any sort. We have neighbors that again would be happy to maintain this. These are just a couple of thoughts. We feel that if we make our neighborhood appealing again, we would draw in many new families. We do have a couple of houses in the neighborhood for sale and this is always a great draw for families. We are haooy that you all listened with such compassion and conviction. We were truely excited that you all listened and offered to help us. Thank you for making last nights meeting such a wonderful experience. Dawn Plenar plenar5@sbcglobal.net Lansing Parks & Recreation 2010-2015 Master Plan Survey Welcome Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey by the Lansing Department of Parks and Recreation. The 5-Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan is an important planning document that outlines goals and objectives for park development and land acquisition. It is also required for eligibility for grant funding. Your opinion is essential to make your parks the best places for recreation in the City of Lansing. This survey should only take about five minutes of your time and your answers will be completely anonymous. In order to progress through this survey, please use the following navigation links: • Click the Next button to continue to the next page. • Click the Previous button to return to the previous page. • Click the Exit the Survey Early link in the upper right corner if you need to exit the survey. • Click the Submit button to submit your survey. Questions marked with an asterisk (*) require an answer in order to progress through the survey. 1. List the 3 City of Lansing parks you use most, with the first park being the one you use the most frequently: Park Name and Address Park 1: L Park 2: �- Park 3: 2. For what reason do you use these parks? (Check all that apply) Close to Picnic Athletic Walking Natural Playground Other home Shelter Fields Paths Resources Park 1 Park 2 El El El El 11 1:1 El Park 3 El El El El El 11 1:1 For "Other", please specify: Page 1 Park Address Adado-Riverfront (Louis F. Adado Riverfront Park & Trail System) 201 E Shiawassee Attwood Park 1001 Attwood Averill Park 3111 Averill Dr Bancroft Park 1330 Otto St Barb Dean Tot Lot 1605 Martin St Bassett Park 1335 Bassett St Beck Park 401 E Northrup Bluebell Park 610 Bluebell Dr Burchard Park 220 E Maple Caesar/Donora Park 1500 Donora Cavanaugh Park 501 E Cavanaugh Cherry Hill / River St. Park 515 River St Clifford Park 578 E Mt. Hope Ave Comstock Park 1000 Block of Princeton Ave Cooley Gardens Park 225 W Main St Cre o Park 1600 Fidelity Rd Davis Park Benjamin F. 5500 Pleasant Grove Dietrich Park 1501 N Grand River Ave Dodge Park (inc. Turner Dodge House) 100 E North St Dunneback Park 1001 Stanley St Durant Park 719 N Washington Ave Edmore Park 403 Edmore St Elm Park 330 E Elm St Elmhurst Park 1715 Gordon Everett Park 540 E Holmes Rd Ever reen Cemetery 2600 E Mt. Hope Ave Fairview Park 1101 N Fairview Fenner Nature Center 2020 E Mt. Hope Ave Ferris Park 500 W Shiawassee Fine Park 4500 Glenburn Blvd Park Address Forest View Park 2116 Forest Rd Foster Park South 2400 E Kalamazoo Foster Community Center 200 N Foster Frances Park 2701 Moores River Dr Fulton Park 4300 Sheffield Dr Georgetown Park 6300 Haag Rd Gier Community Center/Park 2400 Hall St Glen Eden Park 2300 Hamelon Grand River 3205 Lansing Rd Grand Woods 4500 Willow Hwy Graves Park, Gerald W. 5918 Monticello Greencroft Park 230 Greencroft Groesbeck Golf Course 1600 Ormond Hillborn Park 4226 Hillborn Hillsdale Park 1210 Hillsdale Holly Park 1828 S Holly Way Horsebrook Park 3360 N Grand River Ave Hull Court Park 1530 Hull Court Hunter Park & Outdoor Pool 1400 E Kalamazoo Ingham Park 2920 Fauna St Irving Park 1400 S Pennsylvania Jones Lake Park 701 Frederick St Kalamazoo Plaza 401 River St Ka north Park 5441 Joshua St Kendon Park 800 E Cavanaugh St Kimberly Park 1701 Chester Rd Kircher Park 301 Clippert Kru ers Boat Landing 1575 Aurelius Rd Larch Park 1041 N Larch St Letts Community Center & Park 1220 W Kalamazoo St Park Address Lewton Park 2122 Lewton PI Lyons Park 3000 Plymouth Maquire Park Jolly/Aurelius Marscot Park 1720 Waycross Marshall Park 800 June McKinch Park 1825 Moffitt St Michigan Avenue Park 3300 W Michigan Ave Miller Road Community Center 331 E Miller Moore Park Harold A 313 Filley St Moores Park & Outdoor Pool inc. Glenn Island 400 Moores River Dr Mt. Hope Cemetery 1709 E Mt. Hope Ave Munn Park 4901 Aurelius North Cemetery 845 E Miller Rd Oak Park 601 Lesher Place Ormond Park 1600 Sheldon Osborn Park 2006 Osborn Rd Pleasant View Park 4301 Pleasant Grove Rd Porter Park 1325 Whyte St Poxson Park 600 S Dexter Quentin Park 1500 Patten ill Ranney Park 3201 E Michigan ave Reasoner Park 1801 N Washington Red Cedar Golf Course 203 Clippert St Regent Park 600 Regent St Reola Park 2615 Maplewood Ruetter Park 400 S Capitol Ave Risdale Park 4500 Pleasant Grove Rd Park Address Riverpoint Park 915 Platt St Riverside Park 1248 Moores River Dr River Trail Lansing St. Joseph Park 2125 W Hillsdale Scott Park / House Center 125 W Main St Scott Woods Park & Lake 2631 S Clifton Seventh Park 2323 Seventh Ave Shubel Park 1655 Lindbergh Dr Stabler Park 707 Allen St Sunset Hills Park 2200 Byrnes Rd Sycamore Golf Course 1526 E Mt Hope Ave S camore Park 1415 S Pennsylvania Ave Tammany Park 2631 Canarsie Tecumseh Park 2401 Tecumseh River Dr Trager Park 1316 S Pennsylvania Ave Turner Park (Turner Mini Park) 1200 Turner Wainwright Park 4115 Stillwell Waldo Park 565 Hunter Walsh Park 1600 Walsh St Washington Park/Ice Rinks 2516 S Washington Waverly Golf Course 3619 W Saginaw Wentworth Park 100 N Grand (Michigan & Grand West Side Park 801 Stanley Willoughby Park 401 Willoughby Rd Wilson Park 2801 Wilson Woodcreek Park 4130 Woodcreek Lane 3. Do you feel that the city of Lansing should offer more nature -based recreation opportunities? If so what types? Mark all that apply. ElNo, the City does not need more nature -based opportunities 1-1 Boating Fishing ElTrails Nature Preserve ElOther (please specify) 4. What barriers, if any, inhibit you or a member of your household from using Lansing's park facilities? (Check all that apply) ❑ Parking Transportation Accessibility Limited time ❑ Awareness 1-1 Distance to parks EJLack of leisure partner to participate with 1-1 Not interested ElNo barriers Other (please specify) * S. Should the city of Lansing expand their facilities? O Yes 0 No 6. If you selected "Yes" for Question 3, which facilities should be expanded? (Check all that apply) ElTrails ElCommunity Centers Athletic Fields Playgrounds ❑ Pools ElOther (please specify) ❑ Dog Park ElGolf Courses ElSkate Park ElBMX Track 1-1 Boat Launch Areas El Natural Areas ElNature Centers ElPublic Gardens ❑ Mountain Biking * 7. In which Lansing Parks and Recreation programs do you participate? ElAquatics (Recreational Swimming, Swim Class, Fitness) Computer Classes ElCreative Arts, Crafts and Cooking Dance Community Center Open Activites (ex. open gym, game room) Seniors Special Events (ex. Common Ground, Jazz Fest, Holiday Events) Sports and Fitness (ex: youth baseball, aerobics, etc.) Therapeutic Recreation (inclusive recreation for people with disabilities) Other (please specify) J T * 8. If Lansing Parks and Recreation were going to expand their recreation programs and activities what would you like to see? * 9. Have you or other members of your household participated in any recreational activities or programs offered by organizations other than the City of Lansing? If yes, list those activities or programs and who offered them. T 10. The City of Lansing has a Park Millage (one mill or $1 .00 per $1 ,000 taxable property value). The funds generated are used for capital improvements, leverage for grant funding, operations and maintenance of recreation faci I ities. Will you continue to support this millage? If yes, do you feel the Park Millage should fund the following: OMaintenance only (such as mowing, etc.) OCapital improvements only (i.e. construction projects) nOperations only (i.e. administration) OMaintenance and capital improvements OAll of the above O1 do not support the continuation of the Park Millage * 11. The City of Lansing has enough parks and recreation facilities. ElStrongly agree Somewhat agree1-1 Neutral/no 1-1 Somewhat 11 Strongly opinion disagree disagree * 12. How well do you think the City of Lansing maintains the park facilities? Good ❑ Fair ❑ Poor ElDon't know Page 5 13. What is the best way to inform you about activities and services offered by the City of Lansing Parks and Recreation Department? Mark all that apply. Website ❑ E-mail EIFlyers ElDirect mail Cable TV Parks and Recreation Guide Newspaper Word of mouth ElSign Other (please specify) Ward Map 1 Lk Lansing Rd_ lee David St. W Oakland Av E, Gd River IN. Saginaw St, " �J■ W Aichiigan Ave --L- E. Mictijga■n Ave. 111. Mt_ Hope' {ij E. Mt Ho Tsdal to cn i• -N. Jolty Rd. Rd_ 21 .' W_ Miller Rd. sag E. Miller Rd_ '7N, Willouohbv Rd. ��;1 nr, * 1 4. Which ward do you live in? Refer to the ward map. 01 02 03 04 1 S. Including yourself, how many people reside in your household? Adults 18 and over? Children from birth to 5 years old? Children from 5 to 9 years old? Children from 10 to 14 years old? Children from 15 to 17 years old? How many people in the home are employed full-time? 16. What is your age? (Please check one age group) 0 18 25 026-34 0 35 - 49 0 50 - 60 061 -74 0 75, 17. What is your gender? 0 Male 0 Female 18. How long have you lived in the city of Lansing? 0 0 - 5 years 0 6 - 10 years 0 11 - 15 years 0 16 - 20 years 0 20, years 19. What was your household's total income for 2008? OUnder$15,000 O$15,000-$30,000 O$30,001 - $45,000 O$45,001 - $60,000 O$60,001 - $75,000 O$75,001 - $100,000 OOver $100,000 O Other 20. What is your primary race or ethnic origin (please check one) OAmerican Indian/Aleut/Eskimo OAsian/Pacific Islander OArab/Middle Eastern OBlack/African -American ^ l 1 Caucasian/White OLatino/Hispanic OOther (please specify) 21 . How do you get around? Check all that apply. Car ❑ Bus Bike Walk Taxi Other (please specify) Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey by the Lansing Department of Parks and Recreation. The 5-Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan is an important planning document that outlines goals and objectives for park development and land acquisition. It is also required for eligibility for grant funding. Your opinion is essential to make your parks the best places for recreation in the City of Lansing. This survey should only take about five minutes of your time and your answers will be completely anonymous. Questions marked with an asterisk (*) are extremely important, so please answer these questions. * 1. List the 3 City of Lansing parks or community center you use most, with the first being the one you use the most frequently: Park Name and Address Park 1 Park 2: Park 3: r 2. For what reason do you use these parks? (Check all that apply) Close to Organized Place to Athletic Basketball Walking Natural Other home Activity Hang Out Fields Court Paths Resources Park 1 El ❑ ❑ El ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Park 2 El ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Park 3 ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ For "Other", please specify: 3. Do you use nature -based recreation opportunities? If so what types? Mark all that apply. ❑ Boating Trails ❑ Fishing ❑ Nature Preserve ElOther (please specify) Park Address Adado-Riverfront (Louis F. Adado Riverfront Park & Trail System) 201 E Shiawassee Attwood Park 1001 Attwood Averill Park 3111 Averill Dr Bancroft Park 1330 Otto St Barb Dean Tot Lot 1605 Martin St Bassett Park 1335 Bassett St Beck Park 401 E Northrup Bluebell Park 610 Bluebell Dr Burchard Park 220 E Maple Caesar/Donora Park 1500 Donora Cavanau h Park 501 E Cavanaugh Cherry Hill / River St. Park 515 River St Clifford Park 578 E Mt. Hope Ave Comstock Park 1000 Block of Princeton Ave Cooley Gardens Park 225 W Main St Cre o Park 1600 Fidelity Rd Davis Park Benjamin F. 5500 Pleasant Grove Dietrich Park 1501 N Grand River Ave Dodge Park (inc. Turner Dodge House) 100 E North St Dunneback Park 1001 Stanley St Durant Park 719 N Washington Ave Edmore Park 403 Edmore St Elm Park 330 E Elm St Elmhurst Park 1715 Gordon Everett Park 540 E Holmes Rd Evergreen Cemetery 2600 E Mt. Hope Ave Fairview Park 1101 N Fairview Fenner Nature Center 2020 E Mt. Hope Ave Ferris Park 500 W Shiawassee Fine Park 4500 Glenburn Blvd Park Address Forest View Park 2116 Forest Rd Foster Park South 2400 E Kalamazoo Foster Community Center 200 N Foster Frances Park 2701 Moores River Dr Fulton Park 4300 Sheffield Dr Georgetown Park 6300 Haag Rd Gier Community Center/Park 2400 Hall St Glen Eden Park 2300 Hamelon Grand River 3205 Lansing Rd Grand Woods 4500 Willow Hwy Graves Park, Gerald W. 5918 Monticello Greencroft Park 230 Greencroft Groesbeck Golf Course 1600 Ormond Hillborn Park 4226 Hillborn Hillsdale Park 1210 Hillsdale Holly Park 1828 S Holly Way Horsebrook Park 3360 N Grand River Ave Hull Court Park 1530 Hull Court Hunter Park & Outdoor Pool 1400 E Kalamazoo Ingham Park 2920 Fauna St - Irving Park 1400 S Pennsylvania Jones Lake Park 701 Frederick St Kalamazoo Plaza 401 River St Ka north Park 5441 Joshua St Kendon Park 800 E Cavanaugh St Kimberly Park 1701 Chester Rd Kircher Park 301 Clippert Kru ers Boat Landing 1575 Aurelius Rd Larch Park 1041 N Larch St Letts Community Center & Park 1220 W Kalamazoo St Park Address Lewton Park 2122 Lewton PI Lyons Park 3000 Plymouth Maguire Park Jolly/Aurelius Marscot Park 1720 Waycross Marshall Park 800 June McKinch Park 1825 Moffitt St Michigan Avenue Park 3300 W Michigan Ave Miller Road Community Center 331 E Miller Moore Park Harold A 313 Filley St Moores Park & Outdoor Pool inc. Glenn Island 400 Moores River Dr Mt. Hope Cemetery 1709 E Mt. Hope Ave Munn Park 4901 Aurelius North Cemetery 845 E Miller Rd Oak Park 601 Lesher Place Ormond Park 1600 Sheldon Osborn Park 2006 Osborn Rd Pleasant View Park 4301 Pleasant Grove Rd Porter Park 1325 Whyte St Poxson Park 600 S Dexter Quentin Park 1500 Patten ill Ranney Park 3201 E Michigan ave Reasoner Park 1801 N Washington Red Cedar Golf Course 203 Clippert St Regent Park 600 Regent St Reola Park 2615 Maplewood Ruetter Park 400 S Capitol Ave Risdale Park 4500 Pleasant Grove Rd Park Address Riverpoint Park 915 Platt St Riverside Park 1248 Moores River Dr River Trail Lansing St. Joseph Park 2125 W Hillsdale Scott Park / House Center 125 W Main St Scott Woods Park & Lake 2631 S Clifton Seventh Park 2323 Seventh Ave Shubel Park 1655 Lindbergh Dr Stabler Park 707 Allen St Sunset Hills Park 2200 Byrnes Rd Sycamore Golf Course 1526 E Mt Hope Ave Sycamore Park 1415 S Pennsylvania Ave Tammany Park 2631 Canarsie Tecumseh Park 2401 Tecumseh River Dr Tra er Park 1316 S Pennsylvania Ave Turner Park (Turner Mini Park) 1200 Turner Wainwri ht Park 4115 Stillwell Waldo Park 565 Hunter Walsh Park 1600 Walsh St Washington Park/Ice Rinks 2516 S Washington Waverly Golf Course 3619 W Saginaw Wentworth Park 100 N Grand (Michigan & Grand West Side Park 801 Stanley Willoughby Park 401 Willoughby Rd Wilson Park 2801 Wilson Woodcreek Park 4130 Woodcreek Lane * 4. What barriers, if any, prevent you from using Lansing's park facilities? (Check all that apply) Parking Transportation ElAccessibility 1-1 Limited time Other (please specify) ElAwareness ElDistance to parks Not allowed ElSafety Not interested No barriers * 5. Should the city of Lansing expand their recreational facilities? O Yes O No 6. If you selected "Yes" for Question 5, which facilities should be expanded? (Check all that apply) Community Centers ❑ Athletic Fields Basketball Courts Pools ElSkate Park Other (please specify) ElBMX Track 1-1 Mountain Biking ElDog Park 1-1 Golf Courses ElBoat Launch Areas ElTrails ❑ Natural Areas 1-1 Nature Centers ElPublic Gardens * 7. In which Lansing Parks and Recreation programs do you participate? Aquatics (Recreational Swimming, Swim Class Fitness) 1-1 Computer Classes ElCreative Arts, Crafts and Cooking ❑ Dance Community Center Open Activites (ex. open gym, game room) Other (please specify) Special Events (ex. Common Ground, Jazz Fest, Holiday Events) ElSports and Fitness (ex: tennis, aerobics, etc.) 1-1 Therapeutic Recreation (inclusive recreation for people with disabilities) ❑ None * 8. Do you participate in recreational activities or programs offered by organizations OTHER THAN the City of Lansing? If so, who are the providers? Check all that apply. Lansing School District El Private Club ElLeague Church ❑ YMCA ❑ Don't Participate ElOther (please specify) 9. If you checked any of the providers in question 8, I ist those activities or programs and who offered them. 10. If Lansing Parks and Recreation were going to expand their recreation programs and activities what would you like to see? 11 . The City of Lansing has enough parks and recreation facilities. Strongly agree Somewhat agree Neutral/no Somewhat Strongly opinion disagree disagree 12. How well do you think the City of Lansing maintains the park facilities (ie cutting the grass, repairing equipment, etc)? 1-1 Good ❑ Fair ❑ Poor Don't know 13. What is the best way to inform you about activities and services offered by the City of Lansing Parks and Recreation Department? Mark all that apply. 1-1 Facebook Cable TV ElTwitter Parks and Recreation Guide ElWebsite 1-1 Newspaper ❑ E-mail El Word of mouth ❑ Flyers ❑ Sign ElDirect mail ElOther (please specify) * 14. How could the City get your more involved? Mark all that apply. ElNot interested ❑ Attend Park Board Meetings 1-1 Volunteer opportunities Create a Youth Voice / Youth Council ElInvited to participate in planning for parks and programs Other (please specify) Ward Map « Lk Lansing Rd_ ri x,Y a David St 4 , a T W Oakland Ave_. Gd River, W. Sagmaw St. W. Achigan Ave_- E. Michigan Ave. Nu- — on,x,� E. Mt Ho e Tsdal W. JoIN Rd. ` �.., `: E. Jolty Rd_ 1- c ' W_ Miller Rd. 6 E. Milker Rd. � Willoughby Rd. * 15. Which ward do you live in? Refer to the ward map. 01 02 03 04 16. What is your gender? 0 Male 0 Female 17. What is your primary race or ethnic origin (please check one) 0 American Indian/Aleut/Eskimo 0 Asian/Pacific Islander 0 Arab/Middle Eastern 0 Black/African-American 0 Caucasian/White 0 Latino/Hispanic 0 Other (please specify) 18. How do you get around? Check all that apply. ElCar ❑ Bus 1-1 Bike Walk ElTaxi ElOther (please specify) � pt I A.1Si r R I. t Virg Bemero, Mayor Murdock Jemerson, Director Landscape Architects & Planners, Inc. Lansing 5-Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan: Stakeholder Interviews The City of Lansing has started the process of developing the 5-Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan for 2010-2015. Landscape Architects & Planners, Inc., the consultant for the City, will be conducting interviews with key stakeholders in the next two -weeks. cow RMM Ea pn 5� . 5h Co-9 Ii W Wabw9 W 01sl Ut Y a✓': WlRtrk Rrier.Wc W C,4pd R.. Av _ _io sc °< I (lanR R—Ave F5 sf ( vinpe w""9 - sk wtw.ase W Outland Ave _ c91cn..9 E Qagena Ave.. <fi A w .ru s - - Matae 3. w Sagnaw s; � .. (Sa3naw SI n rluVti sl r.-4s LE 10 E S @. s< WW11@SIE bn@9 � f.' V­Q k— se II r When: September 21, 8-10 a.m. and 3-5 p.m. September 22, 8-10 a.m. and 3-5 p.m. September 23, 3-5 p.m. September 28, 8-10 a.m. and 3-5 p.m. September 30, 8-10 a.m. and 3-5 p.m. October 1, 8-10 a.m. and 3-5 p.m. Where: Landscape Architects & Planners, Inc. Oakland Center 809 Center Street, Suite One Lansing, MI 48906 Parking is FREE and there is easy access to our suite. Stakeholders also have the opportunity to be interviewed 30 minutes prior to the public input meetings. The upcoming meetings are: Wednesday, September 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m Foster Community Center 200 N. Foster Wednesday, September 23, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Letts Community Center 1220 W. Kalamazoo Stakeholder input will help shape the goals and objectives for parks and recreation in the city of Lansing in the next 5 years. Your input is very valuable and appreciated by the Parks and Recreation Department. CITY OF LANSING 5 YEAR PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN STAKEHOLDER INTERVIEWS MAYOR'S OFFICE, CITY COUNCIL, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND PARK BOARD We are looking for your input regarding parks and recreation for the City of Lansing 5- Year Parks and Recreation Plan, 2010-2015. We appreciate your valuable insight and it will help to develop the goals and objectives for the Plan. Please drop -by or schedule an appointment at the office of Landscape Architects & Planners, Inc. at the dates and times identified in the invitation. What do you envision for the future of parks and recreation for the City of Lansing in the next 5 years? Please comment on the following: a) Facilities b) Recreational Programs c) Special Events d) Park Land e) Other 2. What are your priorities for Lansing Parks and Recreation in the next 5 years? 3. What is your view of the natural resource based recreation opportunities in Lansing such as the Grand River and open space? 4. After the transition of Potter Park to a regionalized park do you envision any other opportunities to work with public and private partners for other regionalized parks in the tri-county area? 5. Two of the City of Lansing golf courses have been closed and there has also been success with the 1st Tee Golf course. What do you see for the future of golf in the City of Lansing? 6. What do you think should happen to Red Cedar and Waverly Golf Course? 7. Other comments? CITY OF LANSING 5 YEAR PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN STAKEHOLDER INTERVIEWS — PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT We are looking for your input regarding parks and recreation for the City of Lansing 5- Year Parks and Recreation Plan, 2010-2015. We appreciate your valuable insight and it will help to develop the goals and objectives for the Plan. Please drop -by or schedule an appointment at the office of Landscape Architects & Planners, Inc. at the dates and times identified in the invitation. 1. How have things changed in your department in the last 5 years? 2. How are you managing the functions of your department under the current conditions? 3. How will you operate your Division within the next 5 years? 4. How will you manage with existing budget, staff, equipment, etc.? 5. What do you need to maintain the current functions of your department? 6. What are your priorities for your Division over the next 5 years? 7. What are your priorities for parks and recreation outside of your Division? 8. Other comments? CITY OF LANSING 5 YEAR PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN STAKEHOLDER INTERVIEWS — PLANNING DEPARTMENT We are looking for your input regarding parks and recreation for the City of Lansing 5- Year Parks and Recreation Plan, 2010-2015. We appreciate your valuable insight and it will help to develop the goals and objectives for the Plan. Please drop -by or schedule an appointment at the office of Landscape Architects & Planners, Inc. at the dates and times identified in the invitation. 1. How has the planning department interacted with parks and recreation in the past 5 years? How would you envision working with them in the future? 2. What has the planning department heard from the community regarding parks and recreation through surveys, studies or other means? 3. Are there any future planning initiatives that would affect parks and recreation in Lansing in the next 5 years? 4. How does parks and recreation fit into the City Master Plan? 5. Does the Planning Department have any plans in the next 5 years that will impact parks and recreation? 6. Other comments? CITY OF LANSING 5 YEAR PARKS AND RECREATION MASTER PLAN STAKEHOLDER INTERVIEWS — PUBLIC SERVICE We are looking for your input regarding parks and recreation for the City of Lansing 5- Year Parks and Recreation Plan, 2010-2015. We appreciate your valuable insight and it will help to develop the goals and objectives for the Plan. Please drop -by or schedule an appointment at the office of Landscape Architects & Planners, Inc. at the dates and times identified in the invitation. 1. How does public service and transportation relate to parks and recreation? 2. Are there any future non -motorized plans for connecting to and/or through the City of Lansing parks within the next 5 years and beyond? Could you provide copies of plans, reports or other information relevant to non -motorized trails and recreation? 3. Other comments? 10:52 FAX 8586773019 CONST ---101 V]002 To: Murdock lemerson and the Lansing Park Board From: Harold Leeman, Jr ' Re: The Lansing Parks and Recreation Five Year Master Plan As President of the Gier Park Community Center Advisory Board I am writing you in regards to the Lansing Parks and Recreation Five Year Master Plan. At our last Advisory Board meeting in October of 2009 we discussed issues we thought needed to be included in this plan for the future of Lansing's Par4os and Recreation Department and came up with the two following items. The first area we as an Advisory Board thought needed to be addressed was the parking lot at the Gier Park ball fields. This area is highly used in spring, summer and fall with adult softball, youth baseball, youth soccer and youth flag football. The parking lot itself and the access road from Business Route 27 desperately needs to be resurfaced and graded for proper drainage. Currently it is filled with pot holes and backed up water during even moderate rain fall. Also it needs to be properly lit for safe usage during evening programs. This field area and parking lot are used at least 4 nights each week for regularly scheduled Parks and Recreation programs and often on weekends for special events. Currently the parking lot is neither safe nor pleasant for usage because of the above mentioned conditions. The second area we would like to see you address in the five year plan is the possibility of building a water park in the area northeast of Gier Park Community Center. This water park could be operated by the staff at Gier Center and could include water toys and sprinklers on the area immediately adjacent to the building and possibly water slides on the hills just north of this area (between the building and the ball fields). It could even be opened to the public in general for certain times when not being used for regular Parks and Recreation programs and a reasonable fee could be charged to recoup some of the costs for maintaining the water park. We feel these two items are worthy of your consideration when planning for the future of the City of Lansing's recreational needs. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, ffF^ar✓ J � �, Harold Leeman, Jr. President, Gier Park Community Center Advisory Board PA .. y ya--3ti79 November 10. 2009 Mr. Murdock Jemerson, Director City of Lansing Parks and Recreation 124 W. Michigan Avenue 8'h Floor City Hall, Lansing, MI 48933 Dear Mr. Jemerson, We, the people of Lansen Village. located west of Cedar Street, south of Northrup and north of Miller understand you are in the process of updating the City's Parks and Recreation 5-year Master Plan. We are writing to you to please include improvements for Beck Park in this plan which will provide a safer healthier recreating environment for our community. Beck Park is bordered by residential neighborhoods on all four sides. The park currently features a playground at the extreme south end of the park, which is accessed by the end of Rolfe Road, an open area on the north side bordered by Northrup, and a beautiful woodlot in the center of the park which has several unimproved dirt trails. The playground is used by all ages. Several people walk their dogs in the park and the park has been used in the past for neighborhood picnics. The park's existing woodlot divides the park into north and south sectors and creates a sense of isolation when in either end of the park. We would like to see the following improvements made to the park to improve park security and to provide more opportunity for use which will improve the quality of life for our community. 1. Paved fitness trail (1/2 mile loop) through the woods to connect the north and south sectors of the park. The park is also being considered as a neighborhood connector in the City's Non -Motorized Transportation Plan. The proposed fitness trail could serve as an important part of this link. 2. Additional playground at the north end of the park for people who access the park from Northrup 3. Picnic Shelter either at the north end or south end for family reunions and neighborhood picnics. We thank you for your consideration and look forward to these improvements in the future. Sincerely, ���� � --�'-----�--- vv- �.� n ��,� �- �L���c y, ��� ��J J � �--=-�_, --_ "- ke_� COOLEY GARDENS IMPROVEMENTS Submitted by Friends of Cooley Gardens 1) Lighting a) Decorative lighting in the gardens and pavilion i) safety ii) ambiance b) Parking lot lighting for safety 2) Electricity in the pavilion 3) Mew signage (current signs lack visibility) 4) Make gardens more handicap accessible a) Access to the different levels in the gardens b) Need aesthetically -pleasing hard -surface paths for wheelchairs/walkers 5) Garden storage shed (middle of gardens) needs exterior brick and window repairs as well as restroom upgrades for events 6) Parking lot resurfacing needed 7) Chain link fence needs to be replaced to match our decorative iron fencing. The chain -link fencing is an eyesore and seems out of place with beautiful gardens. 8) Decorative iron fencing needs to be replaced or resurfaced as the paint is weathering off. 9) Need benches (with some type of base such as cement slabs). Many negative comments by the public about lack of benches to enjoy gardens. 10) Add a water fountain feature that would draw the community to gardens. 11) Besides the need of yearly annuals, need to replace numerous perennials, shrubs and trees 12) Pavilion has wood rot around rain gutters; water runoff needs to be rerouted. From: MemorialMinders@aol.com [mailto:MemorialMinders@aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, December 09, 2009 4:46 PM To: mjemersoPlansingmi.gov; Bob Ford; pdykema@lansingmi.gov; icahill@comcast.net Cc: jmanninoOlansingmi.gov; pmanninoOgmail.com; lillefoster@hotmail.com; Susan@bptravelonline.com Subject: Cemetery 5 Yr Plan goal statement Hello Murdock, Here is the proposed _goal statement I have drafted for the city cemeteries 5 year master plan revisions: For Lansing's three municipal cemeteries, the first priority is for the city to adequately fund staffing of the cemeteries grounds crews and office staff in order to provide for proper maintenance, upkeep and grooming throughout the year and to provide proper service to the public . These services include mowing, weed -whacking, picking up trash and fallen branches and other debris, trimming shrubs and trees as needed, removing and replacing damaged or dead trees and shrubs, maintaining the water systems, keeping the paved roads in good repair, keeping the fences in good repair, and re -setting downed monuments and markers as it is feasible to do so. The office should be staffed daily during stated hours of operation and not subject to closure if the secretary is off. Secondary priorities should include expanding and developing new areas/sections within all three cemeteries: in North by utilizing the area donated to the city by a resident; in Mt. Hope by marketing the columbarium in the Memorial Garden; in Evergreen by opening new sections and perhaps a new veteran's section and perhaps a "green burial" section. A policy should be established in conjunction with the Park Board, the administration and the Friends of Lansing's Historic Cemeteries to define a process by which dedicated memorials, monuments, markers or other tributes, may be approved or denied for addition to any of the city cemeteries. The overriding goal should be for the city's three cemeteries to be accorded the respect and recognition they deserve as the final resting places of the departed. They are sacred grounds and should be thought of as an important and equal part of the Parks and Recreation Department rather than being an afterthought. Loretta S. Stanaway, Owner Memorial Minders 546 Armstrong Rd. Lansing, Mi. 48911 517-393-0637 Cell: 517-648-5730 Minding the Memorial Sites of the Departed for Your Peace of Mind RANNEY PARK Skate Park Graffiti Action Recommendations "ART WALL" TO LANSING OFFICIALS Spring, 2006 Spring, 2008 updated LANSING AREA SKATE, BIKE & RECREATION FOUNDATION LASBRF anticipated the likelihood of graffiti issues with our Ranney Skate Park during the planning phases beginning in 1998. This was an agenda item throughout the entire design review process and always a question asked during our study of 150 parks nationwide. Our intent was to create preventive measures specific to our passive supervision plan once the park was opened. Building a skatepark to attract and sustain expert level skaters and the likelihood of spectators a thte park, most of the time including parents and advocates was the most critical element we call passive supervision. Expert level skaters assume ownership of legacy parks, spectators become observers with familiarity regarding skaters and activities creating relationships with one another. They keep negative and aberrant behavior contained. To that end, phase one of graffiti prevention was to recommend colorizing or tinting the skating surface to an earth tone color by adding iron oxide based pigments which, in the mix design, are "inert, stable to atmospheric conditions, sunfast..." and for our purposes, add a level of sophistication and beauty to our concrete structure. To be clear, we always presented a Team Pain concrete skatepark as "an urban sculpture that kids can play on." However, the addition of colorizing pigments to the mix design was controversial even with total support from most public officials. Initial estimates (Parks and Rec) were $16,000. LASBRF secured a donation and significantly reduced cost for the material (—$3200.00 from our donation account) less than 12 hours before the first scheduled concrete deliveries to the site. For the record, the first city official to recommend that we colorize our skatepark was the project manager from Aspen, Colo- rado a city with some of the highest standards for municipal projects anywhere. To preserve the color tones proper concrete sealing was essential. That has never happened since the park opened, 2002, until this year (2006) when it is scheduled to occur before bad weather. CAUTION! GRAFFITI BLASTERS ARE NOT INDICATED FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE SKATEPARKS. RECOMMENDATIONS: Build a graffiti wall in proximity to the Ranney Skatepark, wean assist with updated recommendations and infomration. Create an enforceable ordinance $500 per violation and/or "natural consequences" meaning if someone is arrested for graffiti at the park - they clean it off with approved removers and methods. Boulder, CO Skatepark, 2007 Create a partnership with LPD, neighborhood officers and user groups that educate the public specific to artist vs gang related graffiti. SPOC and LA! TO: Mayor Tony Benavides October 5, 2005 LANSING AREA SKATE, BIKE 6 Cc: Lansing City Council RECREATION Lansing Parks and Recreation FOUNDATION Park Board FR: Skate Park Operations Committee SPOC/LASBRF Lansing Area Skate, Bike and Recreation Foundation SUBJECT: Necessary improvements and enhancements for Ranney Skatepark and related recommendations: The Skate Park Operations Committee would like to share its recommendations and priorities regarding the Ranney Skate Park. For the record, the committee believes there are several critical issues that must be ad- dressed as soon as possible. Most of these recommendations date back to preliminary planning stages for skat- ing facilities throughout Lansing. As is our practice and consistent with the skate park project from the beginning in 1998, we will share photo- graphs, video and the personal experiences of skaters and parents to expedite additions or corrective action. We are mindful that it is not possible to implement all recommendations. However, we hope that all of our ideas, suggestions and priorities are listened to and considered in a fair, objective manner. SKATEPARK PRIORITIES • PROPER ANNUAL SEALING AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE OF THE SKATING SURFACE AND FACILITY - Priority 1 - Needs to be discussed. Color can be restored per vendor. • SIGNS, RULES, ANNOUNCEMENT BOARD - Priority 1: It is IMPOSSIBLE to read the rules sign at the skatepark because of small letters, location and damaged reader board. We believe this is a risk factor to the City. We recommend that SPOC and LASBRF members meet with City officials and consider new signs, mul- tiple locations in the skating area with international symbols and classy layout and design. We have submitted samples from several parks. This is a low cost/high impact effort. Costs can be reduced through collaborative planning and participation. • ANNOUNCEMENT BOARD AND REPAIR BENCH: The announcement board be available for anyone in the community to post events related to the park or activities in the community. SPOC will assist in maintain- ing that board. A simple repair bench (omitted from original plan) like Park City, Utah example, be incorporated into the announcement board. We can provide samples. This can be contiguous with rules signage. Priority 2 — donations available. • ADDITION OF A BEGINNER BOWL CONTIGUOUS WITH THE MAIN SKATEPARK Priority 1. The LASBRF group routed this recommendation to officials several times. This feature was omitted from the original design and plan. Team Pain strongly urged that the feature remain in the plan. The intent was to reduce or eliminate predicted conflicts and collisions while giving beginner and young skaters an opportunity to prac- tice and develop their skills. Any money budgeted for skatepark elements or improvements should be prioritized for this addition. Discussions about a separate park for "beginners" have been held. Skatepark experts have 100% rejected that option because it does not solve the problem at Ranney Park. We discussed the addition of the beginner and enhanced street course with Tim Payne in 2003 and likely costs. Adding to the existing park is cost effective and Ranney Skate Park Recommendations Kids section that includes: 3 '/z ft high half pipe Various rails no higher than I' tall (one on "down box" and one kinked rail) Smaller "rolling wave" section (no higher that 2' tall) Manual box 2 stair drop off of manual box. Flatland area Existing Area Additions Add a kinked handrail to existing pyramid in park (already approved. I think) Possible grind ledges/seating area to Southeast corner of park. (south of manual box) Possible grind ledges/seating area to Southwest corner of park. (near egg bowl) Possible grind ledge on edge of step up (near L mini ramp) Possible big stair set coming off of "ditch area" on East side of park. Includes approach banks on each side of stair set. (I could draw it up for you). Also Need: Pavilion (one big or a couple smaller ones) for protection from sun or rain. More seating (in form of chairs or skateable ledge/seats) Bathrooms open wlhile park is open. Add lighting. What happened to pop machines? Added revenue for maintenance? Recommend: Put a mini police station in the building. Even if you park a police car there, there will be less trouble. entirely logical. Furthermore, this will require excavation which could create an opportunity to install horizontal drainage under the main park also omitted from original plans and recommendations. We will continue to responsibly advocate for the addition of a simple beginner area separate but continuous with the main skating area. We have witnessed collisions and conflicts dozens of times, have photos and video tape of little kids made into pylons by adult and advanced skaters, near misses and exasperated parents. To be clear, parents often choose times to come to the park during times when the park use is low. OR they simply leave if their little kids cannot find a place to skate. Furthermore, adult skaters rarely complain and often spend time helping the beginners and child skaters develop their skills. It is important to note that "beginner" is generally a very short time or learning curve for most kids especially those determined to "skate with the big boys". We have witnessed kids who have never skated become competent to use the entire park within a few weeks. This is the wonder of the Ranney Skatepark. RECOMMENDATION - add the beginner area with some extra street immediately West of the existing West Bowl and Egg Pool. The area will go North to the tennis court and spill into the main skating area in a "L" shape. Tim Payne already sketched the solution. • SHELTER/GAZEBO shared by ball players, parents and skaters. This recommendation has been ongo- ing. Pricing and options from the Polygon Company were routed to City Council and the Administration. Costs can be shared. THere is NO shade at Ranney! • REVIEW AND SUSTAIN PEPSI CONTRACT - initial agreement indicated one or two vendors inside the park gates to maximize sales. This should be revisited. Enhance enclosures - remove ghetto fences. • REVIEW MEETING WITH SKATERS AND PARENTS: To be held over the next several months with Parks and City officials: a positive way to get things moving and build relationships. • PRIORITY. IDENTIFY SEVERAL NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS FOR SMALL SATELLITE PARKS FOCUSING ON DOWNTOWN AND SOUTHSIDE. Priority 2: This was included in our initial recom- mendations in 1998 and can easily and inexpensively be accomplished. Moreover, these low cost/high impact simple facilities are indicated and justifiable. Moreover, Lansing could take the lead state-wide and nationally installing several of these features. We have the original list of those recommendations. Our estimates at the time indicated cost per site would be $10-15K. • INSTALL LIGHTS AND WEB CAM (we have the poles) • NEW TRASH CANS, SEATS - BEING RIPPED OFF. Better attachments for seating, possible bleacher set + brooms and tools to sweep park stored in secure place (Ranney building) • DISCUSS RECYCLE BINS/program for Ranney WITH PUBLIC SERVICE. SHOULD BE A NO BRAINER. • BENJAMIN DAVIS PARK IN SOUTH LANSING WAS IDENTIFIED IN 1999/2000 CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION THAT APPROVED THE RANNEY PARK FOR THE SKATEPARK AS AN ALTER- NATE OR ADDITIONAL SKATEPARK FOR THE LANSING AREA. This resolution indicated "50,000 square feet...." would be earmarked for a second park. This recommendation came from the Location Commit- tee work and was evaluated by Tim Payne who was favorable to a very large park at that site. There have been ongoing discussions about Davis Park and skating. Needs assessment and priority improv- ments for Ranney must be thoroughly studied as we are mindful that park and tax dollars need to be spread around fairly to other user groups and projects. It's important to understand that the Metro-Lansing/Central Michigan area now has three major "destination skateparks" within 20 miles of each other unheard of in most communities in the United States - Ranney, Mason, Charlotte (accommodates bikes). LASBRF participated and/ or consulted on all three of those high level facilities! There are also at least two smaller facilities either operat- ing, being planned or being rebuilt - Delta, Grand Ledge, Meridian and Westside YMCA. There have been discussions about a BMX bike only facility. LASBRF is entirely committed to assiting the BMX community IF THEY WORK on the project. That offer has been on the table since 2001. Again, a serious needs assessment is indicated as well as review of existing policy at Ranney. There have been discussions about modular, metal/wood/poly-e, Skatelite commercially made ramps. Our predication was ultimately modular ramps would lose popularity and become high maintenance facilities. Skat- ers overwhelmingly prefer concrete and done right, like Ranney, a concrete park becomes an asset to the com- munity. One serious unanticipated issue with modulars are they are noisy and require constant maintenance. We believe modular parks have their place (West Side YMCA is a good example) but will continue to decline in popularity. They are also expensive. We recommend serious study before spending limited resources on modulars. How- ever, we alsp predict vert ramp skating will increase in popularity in years to come. We believe companies like Skatewave and Spohn Ranch do modular Vert Ramps and that could be explored. - Although LASBRF and SPOC do not have standing meetings we are available and would like to renew our formal request to participate in design review or any plans regarding Ranney Park, the buildings and skate -able areas or plans in Lansing. - Brick sales - Jim Carroll to coordinate - Sustained fund raising ideas, plan to identify a committee and chair person - Community service resource(Doug) - Park Board, Council, Director, Mayor — sustain and relationships - Continue to work with softball group on restoration of Ranney Ball Field for girls and women's fast pitch. Keep standards high like the skatepark for world class facility. - TBA MEETING TIMES, PLACES, DATES .t Moores Park Neighborhood Organization k September 22 2009 The Moores Park Neighborhood Organization has always had a strong commitment to maintaining and improving Moores Park. We have been very happy with the improvements made in the park with the help of the parks millages and the previous parks master plans. At this time we would like to present our desires for the upcoming master plan as it relates to Moores Park. 1) Maintenance of the existing playground structures 2) Tree planting to replace those that have been lost to storm and flood damage 3) Concrete repair of the pool viewing area 4) 2nd basket at the original basketball court 5) Soccer goal at one end of the open field playing area 6) Help with development of a community vegetable garden 7) Planting or other plan to ease erosion issue on the bank 400 block of Moores River Dr. 8) Become a partner in the development of Moores Park School as an Arts Center These are not listed in order of priority. 1 808 BEAL AVE. LANSING, MI 48910 Amy DEROSIER-PRESIDENT 517 335-4843 MOOORESPARKATGMAIL.COM WWW.MOORESPARKNEIGHBORHOOD.ORG Park Master Plan items 8/27/09 Inventory of "actual" recreational opportunities to include - Churches, schools,, private/PUD facilities., businesses, non -profits, crown, Icc,clubs Coverage of access to play equipment- what is proper radius 500 feet, 2500 feet, not cross a busy street create the edge map- apply the access radius to all edges of all parks and look for the holes create the island map- railroads, rivers and major roads are dividers with "bridges" then look at the islands created and see 1) what are facilities on that island and 2) how are those islands connected; safe crossings, green links- 5 sidewalks, trails crime in the parks -murders at hun r, moores park, walsh park, south end parks. How does that compare to surrounding areas and whose job is it- a design issue, a patrol issue, a surveillance issue, a lights issue, a cameras issue, what why is hawk island the most popular park in the city - I will do an analysis of both responses and intuitions in conjunction with city, consultants and planners Filling gaps in existing parks- infill acquisition in a time of land bank acquisition Why is the largest park in the city closed -- Look at issues from genessee period including Grego and bwl poaching on wetland and filling critical linkage with a lump of lime Partner with Isd for swimming pool for pattei�gill/cath central/eastern, and all of eastside What about the dream- a stadium for eastern, oath centra Redevelopment of red cedar and waverly- not a plan but a process. River acq- downriver from old town to waverly. Making it for kayaks and canoes Trails in the third ward Nurturing our gems- girls softball at ranney, high level baseball at kircher A real plan for the area between the olds dam and the grand river park/fine/fulton and boat club basin. Coordinated development and clean the bottom so it isn't dangerous River access and use from fish ladder to mich ave- destinations for arts and inment along the river. Clusters at Durant/elderly/rossman and Icc salt shed. Start small, it doesnat have to be common ground Nativizing the river and the trails with plant materials- partnerships with msu or other partners Expanding the zoo as river trail destination More year round use of outdoor facilities- cross country skiing(volunteers manning/grooming trails) �j Create an office of volunteer development to attract vistas, arrange work parties, coordinate friends groups, do grant writing. A small parks grant fund similar to nh grant fund to help id and grow friends groups Assign someone to manage the fiscal integrity of non-GF funds: cell tower money, concessians, tournaments. Standardize expectations of how money is accounted for and where it goes. Basics for each park- perimeter path, central visual feature (trees, planting, gazebo), play area for kids with benches for moms, picnic tables with grills near Some speciality fields for refugee sports. Self-supporting for sports, exercise, gatherings An integrated system of bird travel/nesting areas protected/ viewing. Also identify and protect high value waters for fish/fishing. Spawning. We manage virtually all of our forest and acquatic habitat the same except when it is a specimen in a park setting Why is there no kayak rental or canoe livery anywhere We need the tools to replant 40,000 trees. An inventory of sites and existing conditions. Begin with streets, go to cemeteries, then parks. Plant trees native to the region and well suited for soil and weather. Mt hope greenhouse for starting native shrubs and flowers, either alone, with msu or with local clubs and businesses interested in this topic. They need to make money to support facility and staff it. N� map and GOOD WEB SITE FOR PARKS INCLUDING LOCATION, WHAT IS AVAILABLE AND HOW TO GET THERE (LINK) Restore competitiveness to our field rental system for tournaments - turn them over to leagues or sponsors. ,111AJ" m-,��� /--1��,/(,/- lsi f J�4 L-4&/1 �rU ��� i t�✓' L AN S/ N G C 0 M M U N I February 25, 2010 It is my understanding that the City of Lansing is currently working on designing several five year plans for the City; some which will included the Ranney Park area. As a lifelong resident of Lansing, and an avid sports fan I have had the chance to use Ranney Park on many occasions, and more specifically the softball complex. I have been involved in the playing or coaching of softball at Ranney for nearly 40 years. I have seen much growth in those forty years ... growth such as a new skateboard facility, improved tennis courts, handball courts, and the modernization of the softball complex. At the softball stadium I have seen The King and His Court, The ASA Women's Nationals, many men's and women's tournaments, not to mention the hundreds of league games played there each and every spring, summer, and fall. So my purpose in sending this letter ... to you, is that whoever the Powers to be are, 1 believe it good business, to consider putting an auxiliary field north of the Ranney parking lot. According to the Michigan High School Athletic Association, girl's softball is amongst the most frequently added sport at the high school level, and is second in numbers of Student Athletes participating; only behind track and field. In short softball is becoming very popular in this country, with the forecast that it is only going to get even more popular in the future. Talking to many organizers in our state, I find that we are losing a lot of dollars to other softball areas because we don't have another field which is needed to run successful tournaments. Having tournaments at Ranney Park makes good sense, it gives our City great exposure, and it will bring in a ton of revenue... particularly to the Frandor merchants. I would welcome any opportunity to discuss the complete benefits of multiple softball fields in the Ranney Park area. ead Softball Coach, Lansing Community College Bob Every, Head Coach - LCC Stars Softball - 1000 - Department of Athletics ¢ Lansing Community College PO Box 40010 a Lansing MI 48901-7210 Telephone: (517) 483-1237 s Email: everyb@lcc.edu Lansing Neighborhood Organization Presidents and Contact Person Association for the Bingham Community Denise Kelley 1220 Prospect Lansing, Michigan 48912 (H) 484-9109 Email: abcneighborhood@sbcglobal.net Meet 1 St- Mon. of odd months Averill Woods Neighborhood Association Melissa Quon Huber 3340 Gingersnap Lane Lansing, Michigan 48911 Email: hubermel(,msu.edu Website: www.avenllwoods.org (H) 393-7912 Bassett Park Neighborhood Association Anna Rolph 1431 Bassett Lansing, MI 48915 (H) 485-7065 Email: catsofunity@yahoo.com Meet Quarterly Cherry Hill Neighborhood Association Penny Strang 6218 Brookline Ct. East Lansing, Michigan 48823 (H) 351-1389 Meet 3`d Wed. of the month Churchill Downs Community Association Kathy Tobe C/O Wainwright Leadership Magnet Academy 4200 Wainwright Lansing, Michigan 48911 (H) 373-2299 Email:tobeks@michigan.gov Website: www.churchill-downs.org Meet 3'd Tues. of the month Clifford Park Neighborhood Association Jeff Burdick 542 Woodrow Ave. Lansing, MI 48910 Email: burperger@yahoo.com (H) 372-4969 Coachlight Neighborhood Association Martin Dungey 3563 Coachlight Common Lansing, Michigan 48911 (H) 393-4567 Email: dungeylspo@aol.com Meet 4th Tues. of the month Colonial Village Neighborhood Association Anita Beavers 3010 Boston Blvd. Lansing, Michigan 48910 (H) 882-0015 Email: aobeays (&yahoo. com Website: www.cvnanews.com Meet 3Td Wed. of the month Creston Area Neighbors Victoria White 3205 Creston Ave. Lansing, Michigan 48906 (H) 372-8438 Meet last Wed. of the month Downtown Neighborhood Association Monica Zuchowski 320 N. Walnut Lansing, Michigan 48933 (H)484-6175 Email:mzuchowski@house.mi.gov Meet 4th Thurs. of the month East Battenfield Neighborhood Association and Watch Ron Rieves 1100 Barr Ave. Lansing, Michigan 48911 (H) 887-7203 Eastern Neighbors Chris Silsby 906 E. Shiawassee St. Apt. #8 Lansing, Michigan 48912 (H) 484-8615 leave message Meets 3rd Tues. of the month Eastfield Neighborhood Association Beth Monteith 1445 Vine St. Lansing, Michigan 48912 (H) 485-5189 Email:beth_monteith@mac.com Meet 2nd Tues. of even months Eastside Neighborhood Organization Nancy Mahlow 430 N. Fairview Lansing, Michigan 48912 (H) 372-3249 Email: parsonsn@michigan.gov Website: www.cacvoices.org/organizations/eastside/i ndex html Meet Is' Wed. of the month Edmore Park Neighborhood Association Dayle Benjamin 1323 N. Chestnut Lansing, Michigan 48906 (H)372-1455 Email: daylebenjamin@aol.com Meet 3rd Friday of the month Fabulous Acres Eric Sudall 130 Garden Lansing, Michigan 48910 (H) 580-7257 Meets Quarterly Fairview Area Interested Residents Ruth Leyrer 324 S. Fairview Lansing, Michigan 48912 Meet lst Thurs. of the month Forest View Citizens Association Jan Kolp 2828 Forest Rd. Lansing, Michigan 48910 (H)882-9342 Every other month Foster Your Neighborhood Brian Baer 225 N. Hayford Lansing, Michigan 48912 (H) 371-2857 Email:baerb@msu.com Website: http://nowlin.css.msu.edu/brian/FosterYour Neighborhood/index html Meets 3rd Wed. of the month Genesee Neighborhood Association Hazel Bethea 1002 W. Shiawasee Lansing, Michigan 48915 (H)374-6562 Meet 1st Thurs. of the month Greencroft Park Neighborhood Association Pamela Baker 214 Strathmore Road Lansing, Michigan 48910 (H)482-0943 Email: bakerpamela(a�att.net Meet lst Sat. of the month Green Oaks Cherryl Valleau 226 S. Eighth Street Lansing, Michigan 48912 (H)484-1566 Email: cherryl(-jusiongraphics.org Meet 4t" Thurs. of the month Groesbeck Area Neighborhood Association Bill Nelson 1017 N. Foster Lansing, Michigan 48912 (H) 371-3888 Email: nelson _,michigan.gov Meet 2❑d Mon. of odd months Holmes Street School Community Adam Pitcher 1052 Parker Lansing, Michigan 48910 Email: aceapAaceap.com Website: http.www.holmesstreetschoolcommunity.co m (H) 749-2606 Hosmer Street Neighbors Angela Bouterse 812 Lamed Street Lansing, Michigan 48912 (H) 487-6644 Meet 2nd Tues. of the month Hull Ct. Park Neighborhood Organization Katy Conklin 933 North Jenison Lansing, MI 48915 (H) 977-0349 Email: klcj d96@comcast.net Meet ls` Wed. of the month Hunter Park East Residential Organization Cindy Marek 1416 Elizabeth St. Lansing, Michigan 48912 (H)374-6426 Email: cindymbst@yahoo.com Meet 3`d Wed. of the month Knollwood/Willow Neighborhood Association Walter Brown 1310 Knollwood Lansing, Michigan 48906 (H) 371-3453 Meet the 3`d Thurs. of the month Lansing -Eaton Neighborhood Organization Brian Holland 3818 Blue River Dr. Lansing, Michigan 48911 (H) 887-9902 Meet 2nd Thurs. of the month (board) Lewton/Rich Neighborhood Association Patty Farhat 2501 Hampden Drive Lansing, Michigan 48911 (H) 482-2848 Email:pfarhat@voyager.net Website: www.lewtonn*ch.org Meet 3`d Thurs. of the month Moores Park Neighborhood Organization Amy Derosier 1808 Beal Lansing, Michigan 48910 (H) 371-7957 Email: loverotties@sbcglobal.net Meet 2"d Wed. of the month Moores River Drive Association Thaddeus Owen 2100 Moores River Dr. Lansing, Michigan 48910 (H) 374-9950 North Lansing Community Association Beverly Miller 413 Pearl St. Lansing, Michigan 48906 (H) 372-4042 Meet 1" Tues. of the month Northtown Neighborhood Association Bill Houghtaling 4824 Sycamore St. Holt, Michigan 48842 (H)694-8456 Website: www.cacvoices.or_g/organizations/northtown /index html Meet the last Tues. of the month Northwest Neighborhood Alliance Willie Dawson 1304 Theodore Lansing, Michigan 48915 Oak Park Neighborhood Association River Point Neighborhood Organization Judy Hackett 625 N. 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Elm St. Lansing, Michigan 48910 (H) 256-3682 Email:mcelweem@msu.edu Meet 1 St Fri. of the month Riverside Neighborhood Association Betsy Reum 1303 Moores River Drive Lansing, Michigan 48910 (H) 482-9511 Riverside.park.nhood@gmail.com Riverview Estates Neighbors United Meets 1st Tues. of the month Sagamore Hill Neighborhood Association Jenni Harding 1610 Blair St. Lansing, Michigan 48910 (H) 281-8290 E-mail: jenniharding@gmail.com Meets 4th Wed. of the month Shady Oaks Neighborhood Association Traci Gorman 3233 Westwood Lansing, Michigan 48906 (H) 886-3807 South Lansing Manufactured Homeowners Association Kenneth Peterson 1701 Mill Stone Street Lansing, Michigan 48911 Phone: 709-3428 Email: tpeter89(a)yahoo.com Meet: 1 st Tues. of the month Square One Tootie Eitniear 630 S. Foster Lansing, Michigan 48912 Meet when needed Turner -Dodge Neighborhood Organization Gordon Small 109 W. Dwight St. Lansing, Michigan 48906 (H) 372-5688 Walnut Neighborhood Organization Kenetha Gibson 1009 N. Walnut Lansing, Michigan 48906 (H)267-0453 Email : drag_on_lady2002@yahoo.com Meet 4`h Thurs. of the month We Care Neighborhood Organization Grace Middaugh 423 Beech St. Lansing, Michigan 48912 (H) 482-9726 Westside Neighborhood Association Vickie Unferth 617 North Jenison Street Lansing, Michigan 48915 (H) 485-1654 Email: Snecken I gmsu. edu Meet 3d Wed. of the month (board) Wexford Heights Neighborhood Association James Jackson P.O. Box 80244 Lansing Michigan 48908 (H) 882-5324 Meet 2"d Mon. of the month Wood -Mere Neighborhood Organization James A. Tate P.O. Box 17134 Lansing, Michigan 48901 (H) 394-6180 Please send a copy of any information sent out to neighborhood groups to: Lansing Neighborhood Council 5815 Wise Road Room F208 517-393-9883 Revised 7/23/09 NON DEDICATED PARK LAND Description Street Acres Parcel Number RIVER TRAIL River Trail north of Cherry Hill, south of Kazoo Plaza 0.132576 3301-16-454-012 DEXTER DR. LOT Parkview Ave. 0.2 DEXTER DR. LOT S. Dexter Dr. 0.22 3301-27-356-161-0 EDMORE PARCEL Edmore St. 0.12 3301-09-179-091-3 ELM ST. LOTS W. Elm St. 0.072917 3301-21-178-003-3 3301-21-178-001 FAIRWAY LN. LOT Stonewood Dr. 0.44 3301-11-426-022-7 GLENBURNE LOT Glenburrne Blvd. 0.193 2304-36-329-011 GROSS CT. LOT Gross Ct. 0.068182 HIGHWAY PARCEL "B" Dadson St. 12.06 3305-09-376-019-2 HIGHWAY PARCEL "C" 24.8 3305-09-376-017-6 KAPLAN LOT Kaplan St. 0.116024 LETTS PEDWAY W. Kalamazoo St. 0.24 3301-17-451-533-0 RIVERFRONT PARCEL B E. Grand River Ave. 0.060606 3301-09-401-081-2 ROOSEVELT LOT Roosevelt Ave. 0.2 3301-08-229-021-7 SOUTH ST. LOT South St. 0.0613 3301-21-180-140-2 STEBBINS PARCEL Willoughby Rd. 22.42 3305-16-101-002-1 3305-16-101-003 WALNUT LOT 0.1 WOODMAN PATH 1247 Holmes 1.2 DINSMORE DR. STREET ISLAND Dinsmore Dr. 0.28 33-01-01-17-206-001 3301-17-206-001 FOSTER ST. LOTS S. Francis Ave. 1.4 3301-23-126-182-6 GENESEE ST. STREET ISLANDS Genesee St. 0.18 33-01-01-17-132-001 3301-17-132-001 HARRIS ST. LOT 854 Harris St. 0.15 3301-03-327-021-9 KIPLING BLVD. STREET ISLANDS Kipling Blvd. 0.09 33-01-01-14-128-001 3301-14-128-001 KIRBY DR. STREET ISLAND Kirby Court 0.32 33-01-01-17-205-361 3301-17-205-361 MIFFLIN LOTS S. Mifflin Ave. 1.2 3301-23-127-152-0 OAK PARK FIELD OFFICE 717 E. Shiawasee 0.5 3301-15-103-022-9 OXFORD RD. / CAMBRIDGE RD. Oxford / Cambridge Rds. 0.83 33-01-01-19-427-001 3301-19-427-001 PAULSON 955 E. Paulson 22.18 3301-03-176-041-3 WILLOW ST. PROPERTY 101 W. Willow St. 0.96 33-01-01-09-183-162 3301-09-183-162 FY 2010/2011 Use of Parks Millage Funds RESOURCES FY 2010/2011 Parks Millage (1 mill of City's operating levy) $ 2,304,500 Parks Millage Available Fund Balance 84,500 $ 2,389,000 USES Subsidies Kids Camps (General Fund) $ 40,000 Parks Maintenance (General Fund) 889,000 Golf Fund Subsidy 275,000 Amount Used for General Fund Operations & Maintenance $ 1,204,000 Capital Proiects Burchard Park Silo Removal 50,000 City-wide Playgrounds & Park Amenties 210,000 Frances Park - Phase 3 Master Plan 50,000 City-wide Repair and Maintenance 80,000 RiverTrail Repair and Maintenance 160,000 Tree Plantings 30,000 St. Joe or Davis Park - Basketball Complex 150,000 Crego Park - MDNR Grant Match 250.000 Moores Park Swimming Pool - Lockerrooms 75,000 Hunter Park Swimming Pool - Lockerrooms 75,000 Forestry Master Plan 30,000 Waverly Park Master Plan 25,000 $ 1,185,000 Total Parks Millage Uses $ 2,389,000 A description of the above -referenced capital projects is avaiable in the Capital Improvements section of this budget document. 1'10.1 City-wide Playgrounds & Park Amenities Each year 5 — 6 playgrounds and parks are selected for renovation and/or upgrades to the equipment. Old playground equipment that has exceeded its life span of 15 years is removed and replaced. Park amenities such as benches, grills, and shelters/pavilions will also be evaluated. Playgrounds to be considered for FY 11 include: Graves Park (west playground - 1996), Frances Park (1995), Attwood (north playground - 1994), Caesar-Donora Park (1996), Georgetown Park (1996), Walsh Park (1996), and Reasoner Park (1996). Dates indicate purchase date of current playground equipment. Frances Park — Phase 3 Master Plan These funds would provide for the continuation of the renovation of Frances Park. Funding last fiscal year, $100,000, was dedicated to providing new entrances to the park as well as signage, landscaping and a perennial garden. Projects for this year's funding has not been determined at this time. City Wide Repair and Maintenance These funds are used to provide unanticipated and/or emergency repairs and maintenance needs throughout the park system. RiverTrail Repair and Maintenance This funding will provide necessary repairs to the stairway at the Michigan Avenue Bridge. Any residual funds remaining will be used for asphalt and boardwalk repairs specifically the section between Kalamazoo/Clippert and Potter Park Zoo. Tree Plantings This funding will be used to continue to replenish our tree nursery stock. Forestry crews plant two times per year, fall and spring. Crews continue to remove trees that were killed by the Emerald Ash Boer beetle. On the average, our Forestry crews remove approximately 150 trees per month. Basketball Complex Basketball continues to be a very popular activity that draws large crowds of youth and young adults. Placement of these courts is very important and we have seen a number of courts located close to residential neighborhoods close because of the noise and sometimes rowdy behavior. By strategically placing a battery of 4 or more courts in a park that is not located too closely to residential neighborhoods would increase the likelihood of the success of the activity. We are looking at the possibility of either Davis or St. Joe parks. Creg�o Park — MDNRE Grant Match Crego Park, the largest park within the Lansing Parks and Recreation Department, has been cleared by the MDNRE to re -open after it was closed for nearly 25 years from a chemical spill. The department is planning to submit a grant request to the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund this year to provide funding ($500,000) to fund improvements to re- open the park. Improvements include an accessible boat launch, impervious roadway, boardwalks to connect to the Lansing RiverTrail, fishing piers and landscaping. Activities 117 PLANNING & NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT Master Plan The Design Lansing Master Plan project started with a special area study of the Saginaw - Oakland corridor and some start-up planning work. The first two phases, Data Collection/Analysis and Shared Community Vision, respectively, are both 90% completed. The next phase, Planning & Design Exploration is currently in process. The last two phases, Comprehensive Plan Preparation and Cluster & Action Plans, still remain. Completion is scheduled for the winter of 2010-2011. For FYI 1, $35,000 is requested for the completion of the project. The final result will be the first large-scale comprehensive plan since the four area plans in 1978-84, and the first citywide comprehensive plan since 1958. PARKING Parking Ramp Restoration Many of our parking ramps are now reaching, or have exceeded, their design life; a significant commitment to ongoing major maintenance is necessary to extend the life of these facilities. Lot #1 Building Demolition and Lot Construction The building at 425 Grand will soon be vacant. Due to a high demand for parking at the State Police building, the building will be demolished and paved as a parking lot. Scooter Replacement Purchase of one parking scooters used for parking operations. PARKS AND RECREATION Burchard Park Silo Removal Below is a picture of the deteriorated coal silos that sit between the Brenke Fish Ladder and Burchard Park. The silos, once the property of the Lansing Board of Water and Light, have deteriorated to the point where the coal chutes have rusted to the point of falling off their hinges. The wooden structure on the top of the silos is rotten. These silos are a liability to the City of Lansing. 116 Play round Construction for FY10 Park Notes Cost Attwood (east) repairs $ 3,291.00 Burchard new playground $ 35,025.00 Comstock repairs $ 127.00 Durant repairs $ 281.00 Frances repairs $ 2,051.00 Kingsley/Letts (2010-11) new splash playground (estimate) $ 310,000.00 Graves (east) new bench $ 2,443.00 Georgetown repairs $ 1,072.00 Seventh repairs $ 2,430.00 Forestview repairs $ 1,501.00 River Point repairs $ 628.00 Washington repairs $ 4,154.00 Total $ 363,003.00 LANSING PARKS AND RECREATION Parks and Recreation Master Plan 2010-2015 Revisions March 29, 2010 Page Section Revision 2 Acknowledgements, Delete — Don Ballard, Golf Manager Parks and Recreation Department 2 Acknowledgements, Delete —Adam Hussain Park Board 3 Executive Summary Add: Strategic Storytelling Meeting City Council Committee on Public Services (2) 4 Executive Summary, Add: Park Millage, New splash playground, zero depth entry, water features for the main pool, Hunter Pool climbing wall, upgrades to the mechanical systems, new pool liner and gutter Renovations system, sun shade, new seating and sunning areas, new perimeter fencing and bike racks. 4 Executive Summary, Add: Park Millage, New greenhouse and mechanical system to allow for year round operation. Hunter Park Garden House 4 Executive Summary, Delete: Park Millage Potter Park Hoofstock Building Extension Potter Park Zoo Fox and Otter Exhibits September 11 Memorial at Wentworth Park Kircher Park — New bleachers and lights for baseball fields Quentin Park tennis court renovations Mt. Hope Cemetery — Road Repairs 5 Executive Summary, Add: Land Acquisition Maguire Park — Land was donated by Joe Maguire to be used as park land. A master plan for the park is in progress and includes extending the Lansing River Trail. 9 Executive Summary Revise: Change Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) to Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment (MDNRE) 9 Executive Summary Add: Description of annual budget process and types of activities that are funded by the Parks Department. 9 Executive Summary Add: A list of Capital Improvements projects that were included in the 2005-2010, but not completed in that time frame and that will be completed by other organizations or moved forward into the 2010-2015 Parks and Recreation Master Plan. 1 of 6 LANSING PARKS AND RECREATION Parks and Recreation Master Plan 2010-2015 Revisions March 29, 2010 9 Executive Summary, Delete: Capital Improvement Grand River Park — Marina Improvements Schedule St. Joseph Park — Football Facility Waverly Park — Master Plan and Development "Master Plan" from Beck and Crego Add: River Trail — Moores River Drive to Riverside Park to Grand River Park; $452,500; MNRTF/MDOT; $1,810,000 Gier Park — Splash Pad; Match $62,500, Potential Grant Funding $187,500, Project Total $250,000 Maintenance and Sustainability of Neighborhood Parks, Match $250,000 Revise: Davis Park to TBD River Street - Change to River Trail; Extend Trail from Michigan Avenue to Cherry Hill Park; 2,200,000; MNRTF/MDOT; $2,750,000 River Trail — Extend Northern Route to Delta Township 10 Executive Summary Add: Planning Program Public Service — Work with Public Service on the completion of the non - Collaborative Efforts motorized pathway from Cambridge to the existing pathway at Frances Park with Other on the north side of Moores River Drive. Estimated cost $179,500. Departments 10 Executive Summary Add: Planning Program "Municipal" before Marina for Grand River Park Marina Master Plan Lansing Parks and Riverfront near Impression 5 — Plan to Develop Boat Dock and Restroom, Recreation $50,000 Department 13 Community Add to Crego Park Description: Description, The MDNRE has approved use of the site for recreational purposes. The Contaminated Sites remediation plan is in the final stages and the property is in the process of being removed from the list of contaminated sites. 16 Administrative Delete —At Large Adam Hussain Structure, Advisory Board - Park Board 19 Administrative Revise: Relationship with other Agencies to Relationships with Other Structure Agencies, Departments and Organizations 19 Administrative Add: Structure — Paragraph describing the new City Market project and the proposed 2of6 LANSING PARKS AND RECREATION Parks and Recreation Master Plan 2010-2015 Revisions March 29, 2010 Relationship with synthetic ice rink that will be installed at Riverfront Park by the new City Other Agencies Market. Include that it is the responsibility of the Principal Shopping District (PSD) to maintain the proposed rink. Paragraph describing the arrangement between the Friends of Fenner Nature Center and the Parks Department. Lansing Boat Club — responsibility to manage the Municipal Marina. 20 Administrative Add: Structure, A list of Neighborhood Organization is included in the Appendix. Neighborhood Organizations 20 Administrative Delete: Friends of Fenner Nature Center Structure, Friends Groups 27- Recreation Inventory Add: 29 Community Garden to the notes for Clifford Park, Foster Park, Kingsley Park and Risdale Park 32 Recreation Inventory Revise: Comparison to No. of Parks, Community Park — change from 25 to 24 Recreation Standards No. of Parks, City Total — change from 108 to 106 Undeveloped Park Land Acres Ward 2 — 250.7, Ward 3- 35.99 "The City has 107 designated parks..." to "The City has 106 designated..." 33 Recreation Inventory Add: Description of scholarships for programs. City -Funded Programs 33 Recreation Inventory Delete: Fenner Programs City -Funded Programs 35 Recreation Inventory Add: Programs Supported at City Facilities Fenner Nature Center — Programs Supported by the Friends of Fenner Nature Center Tri-County Office on Aging — Meals on Wheels Program at Letts and South Side Community Center 44 Recreation Inventory Add: Hawk Hollow Golf Course: 15101 Chandler Rd., Bath Golf Course - Public 69 Public Input Add: Discussion of Park Board and City Council Meetings outcome and response to comments and concerns. 69 Public Input Delete: Planning Commission Comments 3 of 6 LANSING PARKS AND RECREATION Parks and Recreation Master Plan 2010-2015 Revisions March 29, 2010 70 Goals and Objectives Add: II-A-1-b such as an ice rink at the Lansing City Market. 71 Goals and Objectives Add: ...one mil dedicated for capital improvements, maintenance and II-D-1 operations for parks over the next five years (2011-2015). 72 Goals and Objectives Add: Grant sources may include the MDNRE, MDOT, MDCH, Tri-County II-E-1 Office of Aging and MDA. 72 Goals and Objectives Add: II-F-1 For example, the development of a practice softball field at Ranney Park through a partnership with Lansing Community College. 76 Goals and Objectives Add: III-F-1-c ...through ecological best management practices and the use of Green Infrastructure. 76 Goals and Objectives Revise: Continue to study opportunities to meet the public desire for III-G-6 community gardening in an effort to promote healthy lifestyles. Continue to work with local gardening groups such as The Greater Lansing Food Bank's Garden Project 76 Goals and Objectives Add: III-G 7. Maintenance should be considered in conjunction with the development of projects. 77 Goals and Objectives Add: IV-A-2 Also identify partners and locations for nature education such as Fenner Nature Center, Crego Park and the Potter Park Zoo. 81 Action Plan Add: Introduction Description of annual budget process and types of activities that are funded by the Parks Department. 81 Capital Improvement Delete: Schedule Grand River Park Marina Improvements Boat Dock at Impression 5 Science Center St. Joseph Park Football Facility Waverly Park Master Plan and Development Add: River Trail — Moores River Drive to Riverside Park to Grand River Park, II -A, III-E, III-G Gier Park — Splash Pad, III-G Maintenance and Sustainability of Neighborhood Parks, III-A-1, III-E Revise: 4of6 LANSING PARKS AND RECREATION Parks and Recreation Master Plan 2010-2015 Revisions March 29, 2010 Davis Park: Change to Location TBD River Street: Change to River Trail; Extend Trail from Michigan Avenue to Cherry Hill Park River Trail — Extend Northern Route to Delta Township 81 Capital Improvement Add: Add a small paragraph description of the proposed Capital Project Descriptions Improvement Projects. 82 Capital Improvement Delete: Schedule Grand River Park Marina Improvements Boat Dock at Impression 5 Science Center St. Joseph Park Football Facility Waverly Park Master Plan and Development m Add: River Trail — Moores River Drive to Riverside Park to Grand River Park; $1,810,000; MNRTF/MDOT; $1,357,500 Gier Park — Splash Pad; Match $62,500, Potential Grant Funding $187,500, Project Total $250,000 Maintenance and Sustainability of Neighborhood Parks, Match $250,000 Revise: Davis Park: Change to Location TBD River Street: Change to River Trail; Extend Trail from Michigan Avenue to Cherry Hill Park; $2,750,000; MNRTF/MDOT; $550,000. River Trail — Extend Northern Route to Delta Township Lansing Parks Potential Delete: Projects Map 4-Grand River Park 5-Boat Dock at Impression 5 12-Waverly Park 10 —St. Joseph Park Add: 6 — River Trail — Develop Trail from Michigan Ave. to Cherry Hill Park Renumber: 3 — Gier Park — Splash Pad 4 — Letts Community Center — Splash Pad 5 — Ranney Park — Gazebo, loop trail 6 — River Trail — Develop Trail from Michigan Ave. to Cherry Hill Park 7 — River Trail — Extend North Route to Delta Township 8 — River Trail — Develop Moores Park to Riverside Park to Grand River Park 9 — Washington Park — Develop Modular Skate Park TBD — Basketball Facility Citywide - Maintenance and Sustainability of Neighborhood Parks 5 of 6 LANSING PARKS AND RECREATION Parks and Recreation Master Plan 2010-2015 Revisions March 29, 2010 85 Planning Program Add: Collaborative Efforts Public Service — Work with Public Service on the completion of the non - with Other motorized pathway from Cambridge to the existing pathway at Frances Park Departments on the north side of Moores River Drive. Estimate cost to equal the amount estimated for the grant application — get number from Murdock Jemerson., Project Type: Development, Potential Partners: Public Service 85 Planning Program Add: "Municipal" before Marina for Grand River Park Marina Master Plan Riverfront near Impression 5 — Plan to Develop Boat Dock and Restroom, Estimated Total Cost: $25,000, Project Type: Plan, Potential Partners: EDC 87 Potential Trail Add: Expansion Map Connection to Fenner Nature Center Loop around Potter Park Connection from Moores Park to Riverside to Grand River Park Delete: Dashed line to Old Lansing Road Appendix Add: Strategic Storytelling Attendance Sheet Appendix Add: Stories Appendix Add: Mailing List for Ward Meetings Appendix Add: Attendance List for Ward Meetings Appendix Add: Press Release for March 18 and March 23 Public Meetings Appendix Add: Agenda March 18 Appendix Add: Agenda March 23 Appendix Add: E-mail Correspondence March 24 Appendix Add: Letter from Friends of Fenner Nature Center Appendix Add: LCC Softball Letter Appendix Add: List of Neighborhood Organizations Appendix Add: List of Undedicated Park Property Appendix Add: FY 2010/2011 Use of Park Millage Funds 6 of 6 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS & PLANNERS :���% [ ANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE March 30, 2010 Mr. John Coleman, Executive Director Tri-County Regional Planning Commission 913 W. Holmes Rd., Suite 201 Lansing, MI. 48910 SITE DESIGN LAND PLANNING_; RE: City of Lansing, Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015 Dear Mr. Coleman, Please find, enclosed, a copy of the City of Lansing, Parks and Recreation Master Plan for 2010-2015. Landscape Architects and Planners, Inc. was hired by the City of Lansing to develop the recreation plan, therefore if you have any questions please contact us at (517) 485-5500. Sincerely, Tamara Jorkasky Recreation Planner ( MkIan(I ! cnter, 809 Center SUeet, Suited . Lanstn} , 101 48(40(j-52 17 517.485.5500 51 i .485..5570 fax into (a lapinc .nel LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS & PLANNERS �� LANDSCAPE ARCH ITECTURF SITE DESIGN March 30, 2010 Andy Frederick, Chair City of Lansing Planning Board 316 N. Capital Ave., Suite D-1 Lansing, MI 48933 RE: City of Lansing, Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 2010-2015 Dear Chair Frederick, LAND PLANNING Please find, enclosed, a copy of the City of Lansing, Parks and Recreation Master Plan for 2010-2015. Landscape Architects and Planners, Inc. was hired by the City of Lansing to develop the recreation plan, therefore if you have any questions please contact us at (517) 485-5500. Sincerely, Tamara lorkasky Recreation Planner C)aklancl (.enter. 809 Center Street, Suite l, Lansing, M11 48 dl1( 'SI 5I'.485.5SUU 517.485.; )-0 fax intom'lapinc.nel Michigan Department of Natural Resources -Grants Management oNR COMMUNITY PARK, RECREATION, OPEN SPACE, AND W° GREENWAY 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 recreation plan. All recreation plans are required to meet the content and local approval standards listed in this checklist and as outlined in the Guidelines for the Development of Community Park, Recreation, Open Space and Greenway Plans provided by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR). To be eligible for grant consideration, plans must be submitted to the DNR prior to the grant application deadline with a completed checklist that has been signed by an authorized official(s) of the local unit of government(s) submitting the plan. INFORMATIONPLAN Name of Plan: — Parks and Recreation Master Plan 201 2015 List the community names (including school districts) covered by the Ian County Month and year plan adopted by the 'community's governing body City of Lansing Ingham March 2010 INSTRUCTIONS: Please check each box to certify that the listed information is included in the final plan. ® 1. COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION ® 2. ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE [ Roles of Commission(s) or Advisory Board(s) Department, Authority and/or Staff Description and Organizational Chart Annual and Projected Budgets for Operations, Maintenance, Capital Improvements and Recreation ® Programming ® Current Funding Sources ® Role of Volunteers ® Relationship(s) with School Districts, Other Public Agencies or Private Organizations Regional Authorities or Trailway Commissions Only Description of the Relationship between the Authority or Commission and the Recreation Departments of ® Participating Communities ® Articles of Incorporation 3. RECREATION INVENTORY ® Description of Methods Used to Conduct the Inventory ® Inventory of all Community Owned Parks and Recreation Facilities �] Location Maps (site development plans recommended but not required) [� Accessibility Assessment ® Status Report for all Grant -Assisted Parks and Recreation Facilities ❑ 4. RESOURCE INVENTORY (OPTIONAL) ® 5. DESCRIPTION OF THE PLANNING PROCESS Page 1 of 2 PR1924-1 (Rev. 01/11/2006) [�- 6. DESCRIPTION OF THE PUBLIC INPUT PROCESS Description of the Method(s) Used to Solicit Public Input Before or During Preparation of the Plan, Including a Copy of the Survey or Meeting Agenda and a Summary of the Responses Received ® Copy of the Notice of the Availability of the Draft Plan for Public Review and Comment Date of the Notice February 5, 2010 Type of Notice Newspaper — Lansing State Journal Plan Location Ault d p — See attached Duration of Draft Plan Public Review Period (Must be at Least 30 Days) 33 [] Copy of the Notice for the Public Meeting Held after the One Month Public Review Period and Before the Plan's Adoption by the Governing Body(ies) Date of Notice F e b r u a r v 24, 2010 Name of Newspaper C i t y P u l s e Date of Meeting March . 1 0. _2 0 1 0 at 6: 0 0 D m q Copy of the Minutes from the Public Meeting 7. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES [) B. ACTION PROGRAM Plans must be adopted by the highest level governing 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 should 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 the final plan 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 1, 3 and 4 below are required and must be included in the plan. APPROVAL DOCUMENTATION: For multi -jurisdictional plans, each local unit of government must pass a resolution adopting the plan. Prepare and attach a separate page for each unit of government included in the plan. I 1. Official resolution of adoption by the governing body dated 2. Official resolution of the Park 3-29-10 recommending adoption of the plan by the governing body, dated: Commission or Board, 3-10-10 3. Copy of letter transmitting adopted plan to County Planning Agency dated: M a r c h 30 , 2 01 0 [}� 4. Copy of letter transmitting adopted plan to Regional Planning Agency dated: Ma r c h 30 , 2 01 0 NOTE: For multi -jurisdictional plans, Overall Certification must include the signature of each local unit of government. Prepare and attach a separate signature page for each unit of government included in the plan. 1 hereby certify that the recreation Plan for T, a n s; i n includes the required content, as indicated (Local Unit of overnmenl) above and as set forth by the DNR. This completed checklist must be signed and submitted with a locally adopted recreation plan to: Authorized Official' fgf tKe Local Unit of Government Date The recreation plan is approved by the DNR 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 GRANTS MANAGEMENT MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES PO BOX 30425 By LANSING, MI 48909-7925 Grants Management Date Date Page 2 of 2 PR1924-1 (Rev. 01/11/2006) Plan Locations: Fenner Nature Center Foster Community Center Gier Community Center Letts Community Center South Side Community Center Parks and Recreation Department CADL Downtown Library Turner Dodge House City Website