ParksPARKS DEPARTMENT CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY SESSION
I. WOODLAND PARK MASTER PLAN and BRUCKHAUSER POOL
STUDY
A. Woodland Park Master Plan
1. Background: Woodland Park is approximately 40 acres established in
early 1907 as Conrad Park, and later in 1911 officially
named "Woodland Park." There has never been a
master plan developed for this site. The use is
increasing dramatically and the Park is in need of a
planned improvement schedule. Addressing the roads
and parking areas, artesian well site, lagoon
stabilization, turf and vegetative areas, and the impacts
from the public.
2. Description:
• Develop site plan
• Transportation Plan (roads, parking, pedestrian)
• Well site evaluation
• Lagoon stabilization
• User impacts
• Facility development
• Environmental concerns
• Improvement schedule
3. Cost: $7,500.00
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B. Bruckhauser Pool Study
1. Background: Bruckhauser Pool was built in the mid 1930's. Two
major remodels took place in 1964 and 1985. The bath
house was reconstructed, new decking, fiberglass shell,
chlorination system, wading pool improvements,
heating and plumbing revisions and filtration
equipment. In 1985 the fiberglass shell had a life
expectancy of 10 years. Original concrete areas are
deteriorating along with the fiberglass shell. The
current bond is paid off this year ($385,000/1992).
2. Location: Woodland Park
3. Description: An engineering study to validate the conditions and
options of the existing aquatic facility. Determining
structural and mechanical conditions. Potentially
reviewing relocation vs. renovation. Investigate spray
pools to replace the wading pool. Look into parking
and traffic options. Possibility of including in overall
Woodland Park Master Plan.
4. Cost: $31500.00 — $7,500.00
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II. RECREATION FEES
1. Background:
The Kalispell City Parks and Recreation has been aggressive in
community recreation programing for the last 10 years. In 1999
we delivered 56 formal recreation program opportunities for
14,000 participants, and served 85,000 hours of formal recreation.
For the past 10 years a progressive fee structure has accompanied
the programs to account for the payback percentage. The most
recent year's percentages are as follows:
FY 1996 - 50% FY 1999 - 70%
FY 1997 - 66% FY 2000 - 75%
FY 1998 - 66%
Traditionally the Parks and Recreation Programs cater to the low to
middle income population. In support of this trend, single parent
families are frequent participants in our programs. The majority of
our senior participants are on a fixed income.
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Payback Percentage
The trends for payback indicate a decrease in general fund recreation dollars while
an increase in payback percentage.
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III. OUTDOOR ICE SKATING RINK and SKATEBOARD PARK
A. Outdoor Ice Skating Rink
1. Background: Traditional wintertime activity of Woodland Park
lagoon has been ice skating. Due to the inconsistent
weather, frequent snowfalls, and the warm artesian
well that feeds the lagoon, ice skating is at the mercy
of Mother Nature. The only other rink in the valley is
in Whitefish.
2. Location:
• Woodland Park - if pool is relocated place on this site
• KYAC - located next to skateboard park
3. Description: Refrigerated rink covered with metal roof. Fee based
operations. Programed in summer for roller hockey,
basketball, dances, etc.
4. Cost: Open
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B. Skateboard Park
1. Background: For a number of years, the youth of the community
have been discouraged from skateboarding in certain
areas of the downtown and commercial districts. Laws
& ordinances are enacted, yet there has been no public
area identified for this user group to participate in their
activity. There seems to be a fair amount of skate
enthusiasts. However, the dilemma is their failure to
be organized has limited their ability to contribute to
their need.
2. Location:
• Woodland Park - located near ice skating rink
• KYAC - locate near ice skating rink
3. Description: Series of concrete ramps and bowls, 150' x 150', non -
supervised skate park.
4. Cost: $80,000.00
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