12-12-16 Work Session Agenda and MaterialsCITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION AGENDA
Monday, December 12, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers, 201 First Avenue East
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Discussion with Paws to Plaregarding a Dog Park
C. PUBLIC COMMENT
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the council are requested to give their name and address for the record. Please limit
comments to three minutes.
D. CITY MANAGER, COUNCIL, AND MAYOR REPORTS
E. ADJOURNMENT
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City of Kalispell
201 I't Ave E. P.O. Box 1997
Kalispell, Montana 59903-1997
(406) 758-7757 Fax (406) 758-7758
REPORT TO: Doug Russell, City Manager
FROM: Chad Fincher, Director, Parks and Recreation
SUBJECT: Begg Park Dog Park— South Kalispell Urban Renewal District
MEETING DATE: December 12, 2016
BACKGROUND: The city and Paws To Play (a volunteer fundraising organization), have been
working together to coordinate options for a dog park in Kalispell's city limits. After
consideration of available sites, it has been determined that Begg Park is the best suited site
within the current city parks system.
Begg Park is a 6.24 acre park that has been identified as having adequate space for a dog park. A
dog park can be added to the park without disrupting existing amenities of a gazebo, playground,
and sports court. Begg Park also provides existing parking with trail and community
connectivity. Begg Park is located within the South Kalispell Urban Renewal Plan district and as
such could be selected as a beneficiary of tax increment funding.
As this urban renewal district update plan was being developed, public comment supported
emerging recreational trends and uses they would like to see developed such as bike/pedestrian
trails and a dog park.
City staff has developed a plan for fencing, site work and amenities for the first phase of
construction of an approximate 3 '/2 acre dog park at Begg Park. The first phase of construction
would include fencing, a drainage system/water feature to divert surface water, concrete
disbursement slabs at the bullpen entrances, irrigation and landscaping. It is estimated this work
will cost $49,935. To date Paws to Play has fundraised towards installation of supporting
amenities such as benches, doggie waste stations, and signage. Staff is requesting that council
consider utilizing tax increment finance district funding to complete construction of the first
phase of the dog park.
FISCAL IMPACT: Approximately $49,935 of South Kalispell Urban Renewal Plan Tax
Increment funding would be needed for the construction of the first phase of the dog park.
Funding would be used for expenses related to the drainage system, fencing, bridges, concrete
disbursement slabs at entrances, irrigation modifications and landscaping.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended the city council hear the presentation and discuss
the use of Begg Park for this purpose and provide staff direction in relation to this option.
ATTACHMENTS: Begg Park Dog Park map
Project Cost Estimates
Parks and Recreation Dept
Begg Park
Proposed Dog Park Project Cost Estimates
Fencing $35,135
Drainage/water feature, 2 bridges, landscaping $10,000
Concrete disbursement slabs $2,800
Irrigation $2,000
$49,935
306 P' Avenue East, P.O. Box 1997, Kalispell, MT 59903 —Phone (406) 758- 7718— Fax (406) 758- 7719
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