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07-27-83 Parks Comm MinutesPARKS COMMITTEE CONFERENCE ROOM 9:00 A. X. JULY 27, 1983 Present were Mayor McDowell; Councilmen Vidal, Ruiz, O'Boyle, Saverad, Nystul; Park Supt. Brent and Engineer Dennis Carver. Councilman Vidal explained that Supt. Brent has looked into specs for a new bathhouse. Originally the plans were to build a 4000 sq ft bathhouse, but it now looks possible to build on the present foundation which is 2600 sq ft and still comply with State requirements. By raising the foundation to the same level as the pool, rearranging the space and making all the plumbing workable, it will accomodate the number of swimmers the pool accomodates. The Cost Estimate for Bruckhauser Pool and bathhouse has been prepared by Carver Engineering, William M. Smith & Associates, Inc., and Taylor, Thon, Thompson, Peterson, Architects and is attached to this report. Total estimated cost is $523,476. Councilman Vidal explained that every source of revenue has been investigated and nothing forthcoming - Flathead County denied the request for funds because they have to build a new courthouse complex - the school district does not have funds - the Youth Center group has some money, but is not interested in putting it into a swim pool - this leaves going to the voters for a General Obligation Bond. The purpose today is to decide on an amount. Councilman Nystul reported talked to Kreg Jones with D. A. Davidson and been advised that they can be hired as an advisor to assist with the resolution language and financial portion of the bonds. Question was asked if the voters approve the bond issue and we sell $550,000 and then get some money from another source, what do we do with the excess? Councilman Nystul stated that it could be used to pay off bonds or put into escrow until needed. When construction starts, if anything shows up that needs to be replaced that is not now visible, change orders will be necessary. Architects who might be interested are to contact Carver Engineering. Committee recommended no concession area. Councilman O'Boyle would go with present size if it is adequate, meets require- ments and will take care of future needs. O'Boyle stated he is looking at the future of Kalispell and can face the public better if we prepare now for future needs. Final recommendation is to ask for $550,000, red -ace the bathhouse to $170,000 and add $75,000 for contingencies. Meeting adjourned at 9:45 A. M. a Consulting Engineers 720 Second Street East Kalispell, Montana 59901 Phone (406) 257-6202 April 25, 1983 Mr. Pieter Drent Kalispell City Parks Director City Hall Kalispell, Montana 59901 RE: Cost Estimate - Bruckhauser Pool Renovation Dear Pieter, Civil Structural Development Environmental Through the association of Carver Engineering, Inc., William M. Smith & Associates, Inc., and Taylor, Thon, Thompson, Peterson, Architects the following summary of estimated costs for the renovation of the Bruckhauser Pool Facilities.is presented as follows: 1) Enlarge the deck area on three sides to include foundation walls for future enclosure with middle deck drains. _ S 43,000 2) Provide deck area around wading pool. 8,700 3) Provide new chain link fencing for new deck area and wading pool area_ 5,000 4) Remove gunite from shallow end and replace with reinforced concrete.. 42,000 5) Fiberglass entire pool and paint racing lanes and targets. 50,000 6) Reconstruct _surge .tank and add valving for automatic make-up water. 6,000 7) Replace filters with automatic backwash, high rate filter system. 38,000 8) Replace Boiler. 10,000 9)..Automatic chlorine and pH control equipment; 10) New chlorination and pH equipment. 11) Lower pool deck approximately 4", replace stainless steel return line and provide precast stone on top of gutter opening. 12) Provide eight new ladders.. 13) Replace building with 4000 square foot structure. 14) Architectural and engineering fees @ 8% Total Estimated Cost 6,500 4,000 47,000 4,500 220,000 S 38,776 $523, 476 The project will include removing all existing deck areas and replacing with new decks and deck drains. The deck width will be expanded to provide deck widths of approximately 16'. Foundations and foundation walls will be necessary to retain the deck substructure on three sides of the pool. Continuous deck drains will be placed under the decks and water will not merely drain to the outside of the deck. Draining to outside of the deck would require major modifications should you ever choose to cover the pool or any portion of the pool. The wading pool area will be provided with concrete decking, the area will be ,fenced and access provided from the main pool area or from the exterior. As a result of recent coring of the shallow end of the pool, it was determined that the subgrade material was adequatef however, the lower end cracking may have resulted from the gunite*being underlain with gravel and placed with minimal reinforcement. It is recommended that the gunite be removed in the shallow end bottom and replaced with reinforced concrete. Fiberglass will line the entire pool area to provide a smooth, easily maintained surface. The racing lanes and targets can bel painted on the fiberglass surface.. The steel surge tank in the mechanical room has corroded to the point that it cannot be repaired. The concrete basin that holds the surge tank can be modified to replace the steel tank and valving can be added to provided make-up water. I The existing filters were found to be in poor repair and replacement with a new high rate filter system having automatic backwash is recommended. Continued use of a renovated filter may find it ready for replacement within only a few years. A visual examination of the boiler indicates that its condition is workable, but its useful days are numbered and replacement is suggested_ If the budget becomes extremely tight, you may consider reuse of the above mechanical equipment, but bear in mind that they will require renovation and that their complete replacement will come early. When the decks are removed, it is proposed that the new decks be placed approximately 4" lower than they now exist. This will allow easier and less costly addition of'the new gutter stone and gutter renovations that are necessary to raise the water level in relation to the'deck area and to provide an adequate skimming system. The exiting bath house and mechanical room has an approximate area of 2680 square feet and the minimum recommended size of the new bath house facility is 4000 square feet. We recommend that the entire structure be removed, but to possibly save the foundation and floor slab in the mechanical room. The bath house currently is about 2 feet lower than the pool deck and will be elevated to the same level as the pool. The entire construction of the bath house must be done wi-th maintenance and durability in mind. Sizing of the structure is a variable that should be determined .by the committee following preparation of the schematics and prior to preparation of the working drawings. Basic plumbing, electrical, and hardware items within the structure will not vary and you should keep in mind that changing the size of the building from 4000 square feet to 3000 square feet will not necessarily reflect a proportional savings. It is my recommendation that the above mentioned estimated figure (based on $55.00 per square foot) for the bath house be used for budgeting purposes, and that prior to preparation of final working drawings and prior to bid, materials be carefully reviewed to assure.that the necessities for your needs are not exceeded. In my recent discussions with you I realize that the building costs have been a major item of concern. I'm sure part of the difficulty comes in the cost of removal of the existing building and the necessity of raising the building floor to match the level of the pool deck. Again, we recognize the feeling that the bath house should be a basic, functionable, durable structure and not a monument and that is the attitude that will be predominant during the design phase of the project. -4- The following schedule will give you an indication of the steps you will need to take to allow completion prior to June 1, 1984: May 15, 1988 July 31, 1983 Aug 1, 1983 Aug 31, 1983 Sept 1, 1983 Sept 7, 1983 Sept 21, 1983 June 15, 1984 Design Phase Regulatory Review and advertisement Bid Opening Award Bid Construction Phase The construction period is too long if you consider continuous work throughout the time shown above. Some portions of the work* will need to be completed during the warmer weather period in the spring, and thus the long construction.period. I'm sure you and the committee will have a number of questions regarding the above and I will attempt to answer them at the Committee meeting on Tuesday the 26th. Sincerely, CARVER ENGINEERING, INC. Dennis F. Carver, P.E. LeRoy E. McDowell Mayor P.O. Box 1035 Zip 59901-1035 Telephone (406) 755-5457 THE CITY OF KALISPELL , M O N T A N A TO: FLATHEAD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FROM: KALISPELL CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: FUNDS FOR SWIM POOL RECONSTRUCTION AND NEW BATHHOUSE DATE: JULY 27, 1983 The City of Kalispell will be placing a request for General Obligation Bonds on the General Election Ballot on November 8, 1983 for the purpose of reconstructing our swim pool and building a new bathhouse. The total estimated cost is $550,000. We are requesting Flathead County Revenue Sharing Funds in the amount of $100,000. This will reduce our request from City of Kalispell taxpayers to $450,000 and have a better chance of passing. Thank you. 5 Le oy E. McDowell, Mayor "Vacation City'