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Home My WebLink AboutMN-PARKS-1999 City of Ithaca Parks Commission Memorandum TO: Mayor Alan Cohen, Steve Ehrhardt-Vice Chair, Board of Public Works Members,Board of Public Works William Gray—Superintendent of Public Works FROM: Rick Manning, Chair, City of Ithaca Parks Commission DATE: May 28, 1999 RE: Proposed Capital Expenditures for City Parks I. Stewart Park 1. Rehab Projects: $1,500,000.00 • Dance Pavilion • Picnic Pavilion • Tea Pavilion • Cascadilla Boat House and Duck Pond 2. New Construction: $ 250,000.00 • Pedestrian Plaza • Performance Pier Look for other funding and use the 1.5 million as a match. 3. Shoreline Stabilization $ 50,000.00 4. Dredging Study to determine feasibility of swimming $ 50,000.00 5. Landscaping/Furnishings/Improvements $ 100,000.00 6. Reserve Fund $ 50,000.00 II. Youth Bureau 1. Sand Volleyball Courts $ 10,000.00 2. Storage Facility and Restrooms $ 75,000.00 III. Cass Park 1. Master Plan $ 50,000.00 2. Major Improvements to Rink $ 750,000.00 in reserve account to replace slab and chillers when needed 3. Replace Playground Equipment $ 50,000.00 4. Enhance/Improve Existing Athletic Fields $ 250,000.00 Consider as possible source of revenue. Improved fields may allow city to increase fees. 5. Reconfigure Parking on Runway $ 75,000.00 6. New Basketball Courts (2 courts, 6 hoops) $ 25,000.00 on Existing(upgraded portion of) Runway IV. Design and Construction of Cayuga Inlet Trail $ 1,000,000.00 to include improvements to the existing trail: increase width to 12', repave, redesign,fitness trail rehab V. Improvements to Ithaca Falls $ 200,000.00 VI. Improvements to Southwest Area Substitute Park $ 500,000.00 VII. Reserve money for a Landscape Improvement Fund $ 500,000.00 for all parks to include: • Park Signage • Landscaping • Benches • Lighting • Play Equipment • Planting VIII. Discrete Projects 1. Improvements to Planet Monuments in City Parks (Plazas, Landscaping, etc.) $ 5,000.00 2. Additional Basketball Courts $ 25,000.00 3. Additional Playgrounds 4. Construction of Park at Titus Triangle $ 100,000.00 5. Improvements to Brindley Park &Point Look Out $ 250,000.00 6. Auburn Park Playground Replacement $ 50,000.00 7. Completion of Neptune Park $ 50,000.00 8. Rehabilitation of City Cemetery $ 250,000.00 Non Park Projects that may be worthy of consideration. (Other sources of funding may be available for these.) 1. Construction of Six Mile Creek Trail from City Watershed on South Hill to Meadow Street along North and/or South Titus Avenues 2. Purchase of additional key parcels in the Six Mile Creek Watershed Area and along other area waterways Projects that may be eligible for other types of funding (ISTEA, TIP, etc). 1. Underground Electric and New Lighting at Stewart Park(request funding from NYSEG) 2. Cascadilla Community Boathouse(seek private and grant funding sources) MEMO TO: Steve Ehrhardt,Vice Chair,Board of Public Works William Gray,Superintendent of Public Works FROM: Dan Hoffman,Chair,Natural Areas Commission DATE: 5/19/99 RE: Proposed capital expenditures for City of Ithaca natural areas Enclosed please find a proposed"Priority List of Capital Expenditures for Natural Areas,"endorsed unanimously by the City of Ithaca Natural Areas Commicsion at its most recent meeting on 5/10/99. The five items which the Commission recommends be included in a spending plan for the year 2000 are marked with an asterisk. • It is our understanding that the Superintendent and the Board of Public Works will soon be involved in discussion of capital project for the coming year. A representative from the Commission would be glad to meet with you to explain these recommendations in more detail. City Forester Andy Hillman and planner Doug Foster,who are active,ex officio members of the Commission,and Council member Pat Vaughan are also knowledgable about this list. In the event that there are monies from the sale of part or all of the current Southwest Park,the Commission asks that the proposed expenditures on this list be considered when the distribution of those monies is determined. Thank you for your consideration. Enc. Cc: Andy Hillman Pat Vaughan Doug Foster PRIORITY LIST OF CAPITAL EXPENDITURES FOR NATURAL AREAS (from proceeds of any sale of original Southwest Park,and other sources) Proposed by City of Ithaca Natural Areas Commission, 5/10/99 NATURAL AREA REQUEST Six Mile Creek 1. Acquire high&medium priority parcels in watershed area 225,000 (supplements Capital Project account#292) 2. Create access from downtown a. Acquire easements through Wilcox Press,other properties 0-20,000* b. Develop,improve path to Van Natta's Dam area;signs 10,000 c. Construct 2-3 pedestrian bridges across creek 100,000 3. Address erosion,trampling problems along Wildflower Trail 2,000* 4. Repair steps leading down to creek from Columbia/Giles Streets 10,000* 5. Improve selected trails on south side of creek 5,000 6. Construct additional fencing&bicycle bathers along S.Hill Recreation Way(where it abuts City property) 5,000* 7. Regrade driveway to Giles Street parking area 5-10,000 Ithaca Falls 1. Replace steps&footbridge,improve trail to falls 5,000* 2. Improve,landscape parking area 10,000 Southwest/Negundo Woods 1. Provide suitable,landscaped entrance(on Rt. 13 side)&parking 50-75,000 2. Develop trail network 10,000 3. Benches,trail directories,other signs,etc 10,000 4. Creek edge stabilization 10-25,000 Fuertes Sanctuary 1. 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The recognized use of city and Group Role county maintained dog parks is growing at an amazing rate around the country. Never before has there been a better venue Things to to provide information on shot clinics, microchip clinics, dog Consider training and other information related to keeping your pet happy and healthy. Long ago, dogs became an important companion Dog Park animal and part of communities, enhancing the lives of all of us. Design It is time that our cities and governments recognize this. People • • Etiquette Doc) Parks CANINE COMMONS -Larkspur Located within Larkspur's Piper Park,the Canine Commons was Marin's original dog park opening its gates in 1989..Open 365 days a year, a new bench and bulletin board cover are available thanks to the generosity of park user Sandra Wornum. REMINGTON PARK- Sausalito Opening in 1991,Remington Park has become one of Marin's premier pooch places. Visit the Remington Park Web Site BAYFRONT PARK- Mill Valley Dog Park and Bayfront's 2-acre dog park is entering the final Dog Park Groups stages of construction. Drains have been installed and grading has been completed. Following the connection of a new irrigation system and final seeding,Marin dogs will have an even better reason to trek to Mill Valley. . J f 5 6/1/99 9:32 AN' vlarin County Dog Parks ht tp://www.marin-humane.org/html/dogp:rrk.htm; FIELD OF DOGS - San Rafael The Field of Dogs officially opened on July 11, 1998. It is located at the Marin County Civic Center in San Rafael. Directions: from Highway 101,take the N.San Pedro Road exit east to Civic Center Drive (1st light.) Turn left and the park will be on your right just past the Post Office and firehouse. Volunteers are always needed for fundraising and event planning activities. We're planning a fund-raising dinner on May 1, 1999 in San Rafael. For further information, call Mario DiPalma 454-4851 or email: mariodi @msn.com. Visit The Field of Dogs web site Dog Park Groups The Field of Dogs group in San Rafael- Contact: Mario DiPalma, (415) 454-4851 or email: mariodi @msn.com McDOG is pleased to announce that membership has grown, and reminds dogs to encourage their owners to attend McDog's monthly meeting,held every 3rd Thursday of the month at the Contempo Marin Community Clubhouse. Contact: Terry Scholl (415) 381-0830 Larkspur Park& Recreation Department operates Canine Commons in Piper Park and they are seeking a new event coordinator and contact person. Contact: (415) 927-5110 Park People and Dogs is responsible for the Dog Park in Bayfront Park. Contact: Gail Rouchdy (415) 383-3298 or Barbara Berlenbach (415) 388-0071 D.O.G.B.O.N.E.,The Dog Owners Group Bettering Our Novato Environment is seeking donations to help cover the costs of fencing and irrigating a 1 acre dog-specific turf in Novato. Final permit approval awaits review and development could begin as early as Fall '97. Contact: Helen Brown (415) 892-1826 Back to Table D.O.G., is associated with Remington Park in of Contents Sausalito. Recently,47 D.O.G. members pitched in to assist with park maintenance and improvements. To improve drainage between the water faucets and waste disposal areas,the 2of5 6/1/999:32 AN Nlarin County Dog Parks http://www.marin-humane.org/html/dogpark.htm volunteer crew dug a new ditch and spread fresh gravel. In addition,vegetation was trimmed and pruned and the Park's benches were repainted. Contact: Dianne Shute (415)332-6086 Friends of San Anselmo Dogs encourage dog owners to lobby on behalf of a new dog park being considered for Red Hill Park. They welcome volunteers and financial support. Annual dues for Friends of San Anselmo Dogs members are only $15, and will help offset park maintenance and improvement costs. Contact: Bob Bertini(415) 453-4769 %Socializes &exercises dogs in a safe environment Promotes responsible pet ownership Community Benefits %Provides elderly&disabled owners with an accessible place to exercise their companions %Enables dogs to legally run off-leash %Promotes public health and safety Back to Table %Provides a tool for realistic enforcement of dog control of Contents laws The Role of a %Raise funds for amenities Dog Park Group %Monitor use %Clean-up %Serve as communications liaison with city, neighborhood and dog owners 3 of5 6/1/99 9:32 AM larin County Dog Parks http://www.marin-humane.org/html/dogpark.htm Ld Appropriate site selection Things to @Noise Consider Before %Maintenance and health concerns Developing a @City Support Dog Park Traffic Back to Table of Contents %Supervision of Park Concern for the environment The Ideal Dog @1 acre or more surrounded by a 4'to 6'fence Park is Designed to @Entry-double gated Include: Shade&water eAdequate drainage %Parking close to site Grass area-routine mowing Covered garbage cans w/regular trash removal aPooper scooper stations %Benches %Wheel chair access %Safe location-not isolated Back to Table of Contents %Regular maintenance 4 of 5 6/1/99 9:32 AM Nlarin County Dog Parks htrp://www.marin-humane.org/htmIidogpark.htn- People/Owner @Owners must clean up after their pets Etiquette No aggressive dogs allowed @Dogs must be licensed &vaccinated @Puppies under 4 months of age prohibited @Spayed/neutered animals recommended @Leaving dogs unattended prohibited @No smoking Owners should carry a leash at all times @Dogs in season not allowed Limit 3 dogs per visit @Young children should be closely supervised • Home I I Top of Page I Event Calendar I Become a Member Join the Marin County Dog Park Mailing List! 1. 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