11/04/2021 - Meeting Materials PARKS,NATURAL LANDS,URBAN FORESTRY AND TRAILS ADVISORY BOARD of SALT LAKE CITY
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Formal Meeting
Thursday,November 4,2021
5:00 p.m.—7:00 p.m.
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AGENDA
1. Convening the Meeting
a. Anchor Location Statement
I, Samantha Finch, Chair of the Parks,Natural Lands,Urban Forest and Trails Advisory
Board hereby determine that conducting public meetings at an anchor location presents a
substantial risk to the health and safety of those who may be present at the anchor location.
Due to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC) social distancing requirements,
I find that conducting a meeting at the anchor location constitutes a substantial risk to the
health and safety of those who may be present at the location.
b. Call to Order
c. Chair Comments
2. Approval of Minute
a. Approve October 7,2021 Meeting Minutes
LPublic Comment Perio
a. Verbal comments are limited to no more than 3 minutes; 15 minutes total.Written
comments are welcome.
4. Staff Discussion Items and Action Items
a. Continued Discussion about Proposed
PNUT CIP Prioritization Process and Projects—Lewis Kogan 55 Min.
b. Donation Proposals(Action Item)—Kezia Lopez 5 Min.
5. Board Discussion Items and Action It 6:10111
a. Letter of Support for Continued Pause of
Foothill Trails Construction(Action Item)—CJ Whittaker 10 Min.
b. Proposed Communications Subcommittee(Action Item)—Brianna Binnebose
i. Discuss Purpose, Scope,Timeline, and Reporting of Subcommittee 10 Min.
c. Proposed Bylaws Subcommittee(Action Item)—Ginger Cannon
i. Discuss Purpose, Scope,Timeline, and Reporting of Subcommittee 10 Min.
d. Discuss Purpose, Scope,Timeline, and Reporting of Previously Approved
Subcommittee to Monitor Next Phase of the Foothills System Plan—Polly Hart 10 Min.
6. Confirmation of Next Meeting,Board Comments & Future Agenda Items 6:50 PM
a. December 2,2021
b. Board Comment Period
a. Request for Future Agenda Item
b. PNUT Board Field Trip
c. Upcoming Involvement Opportunities
7. Adjourn 7:00 PM
PARKS,NATURAL LANDS,URBAN FORESTRY AND TRAILS ADVISORY BOARD of SALT LAKE CITY
This meeting will be an electronic meeting and will not have a physical location. All attendees will
connect remotely. Members of the public are encouraged to participate in meetings.
Formal Meeting
Thursday,October 7,2021
5:00 p.m.—6:30 p.m.
WebEx Virtual Meeting Link:
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Join by Phone: 408-418-9388
Minutes (Pending Approval)
1. Convening the Meeting MIL 5:00 PM
a. Anchor Location Statement
I, Samantha Finch,Chair of the Parks,Natural Lands,Urban Forest and Trails Advisory
Board hereby determine that conducting public meetings at an anchor location presents a
substantial risk to the health and safety of tho'e who may be present at the anchor location.
Due to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC) social distancing requirements,
I find that cond> g a meeting at the anchor location constitutes a substantial risk to the
health and safety those who may be present at the location.
b. Call to Order
a. Samantha Finch
b. Polly Hart‘
elanie Pe on
d. ' Carroll
e. a Binnebose
f. CJ Whittaker
g. Ginger Cannon
h. Jenny Hewson
c. Chair Comments
2. Approval of Minutes 5:03 PM
a. Approve September 5,2021 Meeting Minutes
Ginger Cannon motioned to approve the September 5,2021 meeting minutes and Polly Hart seconded the
motion. The minutes were approved by a majority vote from the PNUT board.
3. Public Comment Perio i 5:05 P
a. Verbal comments are limited to no more than 3 minutes; 12 minutes total.Written
comments are welcome.
Eric Edelman
Eric Edelman,a resident of District 7,expressed his appreciation regarding Public Lands pausing the
Foothills Trails Masterplan and studying existing trails.He requests that Public Lands should plan to
improve existing trails,existing parking lots and trail safety. Mr. Edelman also stated that there has been
an increase of incidents regarding electric vehicles on the trails.
Dan Schelling
Dan Schelling thanked the PNUT board and Public Lands for paying attention to resident's requests and
pausing the Foothills Trails Masterplan for evaluation. Mr. Schelling also stated that the Foothills
comprises of 20%of Salt Lake City,making it worth everyone's time to make sure the Foothills Trail
Masterplan is done right.
4. Discussion Items
a. Foothills Trails Discussion-Letter of su recommendation
—Board Discussion 4 10 Min.
Samantha Finch asked the PNUT Board for a motion to approve a subcommittee to write a formal letter to
Mayor Mendenhall regarding the Foothills Trails Masterplan.
Polly Hart motioned to form a subcommittee and Bri Binnebose seconded the motion. The PNUT board
voted to approve the formation of a subcommittee.
Ms. Cannon asked if the board could provide background information regarding what will be included in
the letter.
CJ Whittaker responded that the letter would serve to provide formal comments to Mayor Mendenhall
regarding the Foothills Trails Masterplan and how the board would like to see the city proceed with the
plan.
Ms. Hart resp. ' that the letter will be an opportunity for the board to express their approval of the
Foothills Trails 14.lan pause and give the Mayor comments regarding the content and direction of
the plan.
Ms. Cannon motioned that a letter of support for the direction of the Foothills Trails Masterplan is
reviewed by the board before being sent.All board members unanimously voted to pass this motion.
The subcommittee will consist of Ms. Hart and Mr. Whittaker. The letter will be provided to the PNUT
board for review prior to next month's meeting.
b. Proposed Formation of Trail Alignment Subcommittee(Action Item)
—Samantha Finch 5 Min.
Ms. Finch opened the topic of formation of a trail alignment subcommittee for discussion.
Mr. Whittaker explained that citizens have expressed dissatisfaction regarding the trail alignment of the
Foothills Trails Masterplan. The subcommittee will serve to advise the City in what they believe is best
for trail alignment in a formal letter.
Ms.Hart expressed that she would like to see the PNUT Board work alongside the consulting group in
their evaluation process.
Ms. Cannon expressed that she disagrees with the PNUT board advising Public Lands staff and the
consultant group in the planning process as the narrow scope of this advising interferes with the powers
and duties the board possesses.
Ms. Cannon proposed a motion for the PNUT board to form a subcommittee to monitor the
implementation of the next phase of the Foothills Masterplan. Ms. Binnebose seconded the motion. The
motion passed by the majority of the PNUT board. The scope and operations of this subcommittee will be
determined at the PNUT Board Retreat taking place on October 26,2021.
c. Proposed PNUT CIP Prioritization Process—Lewis Kogan 50 Min.
Lewis Kogan,Public Lands Deputy Director—Planning&Ecological Services,reviewed the Capital
Improvement Program for fiscal year 2023 with the PNUT�Board.
The Capital Improvement Program is a multi-year planning programfor capital expenditures needed to
replace or expand the city's public infrastructure. It is the primary funding v e for things that are not
part of the regular annual budget of Public Lands.
Capital Improvement Projects involve the construction,purchase or renovation of b s,parks, streets
or other physical structures.
CIP Project Categories
Capital Improvement Program Projects fall under the following two categies:
Construction Projects r
- New Asset Construction
- Capital Renewal Projects
Other Types of Projects
- Design/Public'Engagement6New Asse
- Pla ning/Public Engagement(Non-Capital)
- L cquisitions/Easements
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New Capital A Project Timeline
New capital assets ha*five-year project timeline consisting of application submission, fund awarding,
design and public engagement period,construction application submission, second fund awarding,
construction and project completion.
Public Lands CIP Project Sources
Public Lands CIP projects are sourced from the following:
- Masterplans,management plans and other planning documents
- Mayoral and Public Lands department priorities
- Requests, suggestions and collaboration with partner agencies, stakeholder organizations and
citizens
- Land and easement acquisition opportunities
- City Council priorities and directives(generally added by council)
Projects are scored on a CIP Project Criteria where projects are analyzed in how they relate to the Public
Lands Masterplan,Mayor's priorities(Annual SLC Plan) and the City Council Resolution 29 of 2017.
Public Lands CIP Draft Application
The Public Lands CIP Draft Application consists of
- 11 New Asset Constructions
- 5 Capital Renewal Projects
- 14 Design/Public Engagement—New Assets
- 5 Planning/Public Engagement(Non-capital)
- 1 Land Acquisitions/Easements
Additionally, Salt Lake City has additional CIP constituent project requests that will be reviewed by the
PNUT Board in the coming weeks.
At the November PNUT Board meeting,the board will review and discuss Public Land's proposed 2022-
2023 applications and discuss the ranking and prioritization process.
After the November PNUT Board meeting, the PNUT Board will rank and oritize applications and
provide documentation of ranking to Public Lands Staff. Then staff will work to develop full CIP
applications for a final list and submit the PNUT boards r nking to CDCIP Board ith the submission
of applications.
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d. Donation Proposals(Action Item)—Kezia Lope 5 Min.
Kezia Lopez outlined four Public Lands donation proposals.
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- Kimball Young, on behalf of the Foothill Sunnyside Community Council,
offered a donation of$1,500 to paint pickleball lines on the tennis courts located
at Sunnyside Park.
- A resident offered a donation of two trees to be planted at Westminster Park.
- A resident offered a donation of one tree to be planted on the 800 E Islands.
- A resident offered a donation of two trees to be planted in City Creek near the
Freedom Trail trailhead.
Before acceptin donation of$1,500 to paint pickleball lines at Sunnyside Park, a public
engagement campaiguill be conducted by Public Lands to gain feedback from the community
regarding the donation.
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Before accepting tree donations, Urban Forestry evaluates the appropriateness of the planting
site. Urban Forestry also works to properly plant the donated trees.
Ms. Hart made a motion to approve the proposed donations pending vetting where appropriate.
Mr. Carroll seconded the motion. The PNUT board voted unanimously to pass the motion.
g5. Board Comments & Future Agenda Items (Time Permitting)
a. Board Comment Period
a. Request for Future Agenda Item
b. PNUT Board Field Trip
c. Upcoming Involvement Opportunities
6. Confirmation of Next Meeting 6:29 PM
a. November 4,2021
The November 4,2021 PNUT Board Meeting was confirmed by the PNUT board.
Additionally,the PNUT board will be conducting a retreat style meeting on October 26,2021 at Tracy
Aviary from 5:00 PM—8:00 PM.
7. Adjourn 6:30 PM
Mr. Carroll motioned to adjourn the meeting and Ms. Hewson seconded the motion. The board
unanimously agreed to adjourn.
8. WebEx Chat
from Hilary Jacobs to everyone: 4:56 PM
Good to see you guys.
from Melanie Pehrson to everyone: 5:19 PM
I may have missed it but the subcommittee will be comprised of CJ and Polly, correct'?
from Samantha Finch to everyone: 5:20 PM
Yes,Melanie,that is correct.
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from Jenny Hewson to everyone: 5:20 PM
My understanding is the subcommittee right now is j rafting a letter that will then be presented to the
rest of the PNUT prior to the next PNUT meeting for d sion
from mantha Finch to everyone: 5:21 PM 410
Yes,Jenny ' my understanding, a drafts
from Jenny Hews to everyone :37 PM
Please can someone let me know when the document was sent(I only have the excel and october packet)?
from Riker,Kristin to everyone: 5:38 PM
This is in the last few pages of the October packet.
from Samantha Finch to everyone: 5:38 PM
Jenny,the only documents are from the October packet which includes the excel.
from Samantha Finch to everyone: 5:42 PM
Here is a link to the packet: https://www.slc.gov/boards/pnut-agendas-minutes/
from Bri Binnebose to everyone: 6:02 PM
Lewis -what is the maximum score a project could have received?Are we able to see the breakdown of
how that score was calculated?
from Kat Maus to everyone: 6:06 PM
Hello Bri,I just ran through the scoring and the max score is 84 if it scores the maximum for all criteria
from Bri Binnebose to everyone: 6:08 PM
Thanks Kat,good to know! It would be helpful to see the breakdown and weighting for each projcct to
see how they stack up.
from Kat Maus to everyone: 6:10 PM .
I can share that with you. At the risk of being very confusing,a high level of the weighting is all Tier 1
scores were multiplied by 3, Tier 2 scores were multiplied by 2 and Tier 1 scores were multiplied by 1
(not weighted) --Happy to clarify further if needed!
from Jenny Hewson to everyone: 6:20 PM
Lewis,please can you share your presentation.Very useful...lots of information ke in
from Lewis Kogan to everyone: 6:20 M
Yes,no problem.
from polly hart to everyone: 6:21 PM
Yes please and thank you Lewis!
from Jenny Hewson to everyone: 6:2,3 PM
Kat, on the s ..can you explain how t riginal ber was calculated prior to the weighting?
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from Kat Maus to everyone: 6:25 PM
Jenny, defini ly. Each prioritization criteria has distinct ways in which they are scored, so I'll write up a
quick synop this process and send it along oto the Board.
from polly hart t one: 6:26 PM
I agree with Ginger that enewal/repair is way under-rated!
from Bri Binnebose to everyone: 6:29 PM
Kat-in additon to the synopsis,which will be helpful,could we also see the individual scoring sheets?
from Kat Maus to everyone: 6:30 PM
Sure, I can send those along
from Bri Binnebose to everyone: 6:30 PM
That's great,thank you!
from Lewis Kogan to everyone: 6:30 PM
Thanks everyone for your attention and great questions!
from Jenny Hewson to everyone: 6:30 PM
Thanks so much, Kat
from Kat Maus to everyone: 6:30 PM
Thank you all!
Public Lands Proposed CIP Projects FY 2022-2023
Design,
Construction,
Estimated Impact Planning,
Council District Program Project Name Estimated Project Cost General Funds Fee Eligibility Acquisition Project Source Prioritization Score Scope Justification
Design Projects
2200 West has sat vacant and unused fora number of
years.Cannon Greens was Once a site fora Wasatch
Community Gardens garden,but was found to be
contaminated and is in need of remediation.With the
influx of interest in urban ramming,rising need for
accessible food,and in an effort to maximize public
benefit of lands in the Public Lands inventory,the
project to develop these parcels into usable
Planning and design for urban farm development at the 2200 West agricultural spaces is important The Mayor's 2021
2021-2022 CIP Application, property located in Rose Park and the and Cannon Greens property Plan specifically outlines add community gardens and
182 T&NL Urban Farm Development at 2200 Wert and Cannon Greens $75,000 $75,000 Design Sustainable Salt lake Ran 58 located in Glendale. agricultural to West side communities.
The Jordan River and the adjacent Parkway Trail have
become integral to Salt lake Citys Westside
neighborhoods.Many areas along the Parkway still
Planning and design for irrigation installation and tree plantings along the don't have irrigation systems to sustain tree plantings
CFP 2020-2023,Public lands entire Jordan River Parkway Trail.This project will allow for the along the corridor.Improving the landscape and
Master Ran,Westside Master reforestation of the Jordan River Riparian Corridor and provide increase establishing trees along the corridor has been
Plan,2021-2022 CIP Application, shade canopy for recreation users,improve habitat and improve recommended in the Westside Master Plan and The
1&2 Parks Jordan River Tree Ranting and Irrigation $150,000 $150,000 Design Sustainable Salt Lake Plan 57 aesthetics along Me entire Jordan River Parkway Trail. Public Lands Master Plan.
Liberty Park is iconic and beloved in many ways,a
primary one being the quality,quantity and size of
trees in the park,unlike any other parkin Salt Lake
Coy.Within the next 10 years,due to age and health,
Liberty Park will lose many of character-defining
trees,and the park will need planning and design for
Planning and design for aging tree canopy within Liberty Park Scope future tree replacement The Liberty Park Master
includes;Identification of vulnerable trees at Liberty Park and design for Ran was funded in 2021 and this project would follow
5 Parks/Forestry Tree Succession Design for Liberty Park $75,000 $75,000 Design Staff Recommendation 49 successional plantings. after the master planning effort is completed.
The NW Quadrant is transfomning and developing at
an accelerating pace,and opportunities to plan for
connections to the Great Salt lake,or to connect to
Planning and design for public trails in the Northwest Quadrant Goals r'0nal trails on the went side of the valley are
Include:provide and maintain a high-quality,safe,and affordable trail rapidly diminisM1in opportunities for
networ;support more developed recreation opportunities in the p'ly &as are any opportunities
p g- 1;foster public understanding and .r.ntment insrategially-valuable open spaces.This
FPOZ
C2 Sustainable Salt stewardship of the natural environment within project allows for strategic planning to incorporate
1 T&NL NW Quadrant Trails and Greenway Planning $150,000 $150,000 Design Lake Plan 42 Green ways. green space into future projects.
The Jordan River Disc Goff Course and the Rose
Park Golf Course Driving Range make up one of the
Planning and design for the existing Rose Park Golf Course driving range largest open space areas along the Jordan River.The
and the Jordan River Roots Disc Golf Course.Project would eland need to protect these areas and create a updated
publicly available open space and determine preferred site developments plan for public use of these spaces provides significant
Public lands Master Plan,CFP and activation improvements for the largest open space along the Jordan recreational opportunities for Salt Jake's Rose Park
Parks Rose Park Driving Range and Roots Disc Goff Conceptual Design $150,000 $150,000 Design 2021 48 River Parkway within SLC. neighborhood.
term cost and materials savings provided to the City.
8y reutilizing the wood from fallen and removed
tre
es,Public lands will be able to produce natural
Planning and design fora storage building,equipment awning,fencing, playground features,mulch for playgrounds,
lighting and utilities necessary to develop a functional wood reutilizatitn furnishings,etc.internally.Additionally,reutilimtion
CFP 2019,Public Lands Master facility.Ran may include site analysis and alternatives,conceptual design of the wood would increase the sustainability of
2 Forestry Urban Wood Reutilizatitn $170,000 $170,000 Design Plan,2019-2020 CIP Application 46 for aecesmry infra structure and implementation strategies. operations.
A conceptual site plan and renderings have already
been created with this project through outside
funding.The project has been cost estimated in two
Planning and design fora native plant center at the Riverview open space phases,and is ready for full conceptual design.With
along the Jordan River.Project elements may include;native plant center the completion of the conceptual design,Public Lands
with education space,lab/herbarium,and offices,greenhouse,outdoor would be ready to begin public engagement promptly.
plaza apace,maintenance facilities,production fans,native plant landscape This project also has a lot of momentum,so funding
T&NL Riverview Native Plant Center Phase I $150,000 $150,000 Design Staff Recommendation 43 planting and propagation zones. [Mrs year is crucial.
This is a time-sensitive project as improvements in
Library Plaza will be required in the next few years to
Planning and design for Library plaza,block wedge wall,fountain,retaining avoid decommissioning or closing failing features.The
2019 CFP,2019-2020 CIP wall and paver replacement(Project scored lower than threshold for project has previously been applied for but did not
4 Parks library Plaza Repair and Improvements $100,000 $100,000 Design Application 42 inclusion,but was included as the only Design project in District 4). receive ClP funding.
Design Cost Estimate Totals 1,020,000 $1,020,000 0
Design and Construction
Projects
Construction of Phase!of Folsom Tail landscaping plan.This phase was anticipated to be complete in Spring 2022.Budget
included as part of the initial Folsom Tail design constructed in 2021. cons tots prevented the implementation of
Scope includes minimal landscaping along the tail with more significant landscaping in the tail construction phase and has
CFP 2022,Public lands Master landscaping,irrigation and trees at the street intersections including 600 strong community support from the River District
2 Parks Folsom Tail landscaping Phase! 1,200,000 1,200,000 Construction Plan 62 West,000 Wes,900 West and 1000 West. Business Alliance and community partners.
Design and construction of priority projects outlined in the Salt lake City
Cemetery Master Ran,which may include design and structural This project has been submitted for CIP funding in
preservation and restoration of historic WPA walls,installation of plat the pas,but has not received funding.This project is
Design and 2019-2020 CIP,Cemetery markers and interpretivdwayfinding signage,as well as irrigation listed as a priority in the Cemetery Master Ran and
3 Cemetery Cemetery Master Plan Implementation Projects 530,000 530,000 Construction Master Plan 45 improvements. has been identified as apriority by staff.
This project has been identified as a priority for
Urban Forestry as they have received a number of
Design and implementation of memorial tree grove(s)in existing parka. requests for memorial opportunities in parks.The
This project would provide an opportunity fora collection of memorial Mayor's 2021 Plan specifically calls for additional tree
tre
es to be dedicated through a donation,and may include a database on plantings which would be satisfied with this project,
the Public Lands web2te.The project may include site altemativ9 improving shade,canopy and air quality.This project
Design& landscape design,web design,specific irrigation installation,and signage. would also allow fora source of revenue for the
6&18a2 Forestry Memorial Tree Groves Design and Infrastructure 500,000 250,000 250,000 Construction Staff Recommendation 45 Potential locations include Donner Park Riverside,Alzheimer's. Public Lands Department.
the fiscal year immediately following the projects
design is outlined in Resolution 29.This priority
project for Parks at the Regional Athletic Complex
Design and construction to construct a new playground and shade sails at received design only funding last year.The playground
Design and the RAC(Project scored lower than threshold for inclusion,but was materials and construction require the final phase of
1 Parks/Forestry RAC Rayground Phase!! 500,000 500,000 Construction CFP 2019 41 included as the only project for the RAC) funding to complete the project and preserve the
This is a time-sensitive project as improvements to
two Cottonwood Park pavilions are required to
maintain the safety of the structures and avoid
closure.Two pavilions have already been removed
due to safety and are in need of replacement The
result of project not being funded is the potential
Design& Design and construction of two new pavilions and replacement of two closure of two additional pavilions(totaling 4)at
1 Parks Cottonwood Park Pavilions 500.000 250,000 250,000 Construction CFP 2019 42 existing pavilions at Cottonwood Park Cottonwood Park
Conmumon Totals $ 3,230.000 $ 1.030.000 $ 2,200,000
Planning Projects
Planning Public lands Master Plan,CFP
2021 This plan would provide concrete strategies to
implement and prioritize individual projects outlined
in the Public lands Master Plan.This plan is necessary
Plan development to implement specific projects,objectives and outcomes in preserving the City's prior investment in the
All Public lands Public lands Master Plan Implementation Flan $100,000 $100,000 70 from the Public lands Ro-Imagine Master Plan. development of the Public lands Master Plan.
Planning Public lands Master Plan fora master plan to be created for each of the city's
Regional Parks.In addition,Public Lands has received
Flan development to re-invasion Jordan Park and the International Peace constituent pressure to expand the international
Gardens,including potential expansion of the Peace Gardens.The plan will Peace Gardens.Public Lands intends to apply for
include robust community engagement visioning and implementation funding for at least one Regional Park Master Plan
2 Parks Jordan Park and Peace Gardens Master Plan $150,000 $150,000 57 strategies.The plan will also include a Cultural Landscape Report annually.
Planning Staff Recommendation
This project is a high priority for the Parks Division.
SLC Mayor and County have requ.ted asset
condition assessment numerous times over the past
several years.There are currently large data gaps in
the condition assessment in Public Lands inventory,
which presents challenges in determining annual
needs for asset replacement and renewal,as well as
operations.The inventory of asses and their
condition would provide Public Lands with actuate
Plan development to comprehensively guide future asset condition ratings condition information including funding needs and
and asset replacement in our parks Citywide including cataloging all park allow Public Lands to prioritize asset renewal
All Public Lands Asset Management Flan $25.000 $75,000 56 assets and current conditions. projects.
Planning Staff Recommendation
Many of the historic structures and manual.,at
Memory Grove are in need of restoration and
renovation in the near future.Decisions and future
improvements to these structures should be guided
by a Cultural Landscape Report.The Master Plan and
CLR would provide concrete treatments and
Plan to reimagine Memory Grove Park This plan will include robust strategies far improvements to Memory Grave.Due
community engagement visioning and implementation strategies.The plan to the needs of the structures,there is a more time-
3 Public Lands Memory Grove Master Plan and CLR $100,000 $100,000 47 will also include a Cultural Landscape Report. sensitive need for funding.
Planning Totals $425,000 $425,000 $0
ASSET RENEWAL
PROJECTS
Replace aging playgrounds throughout the parks system.I his project will I heass renewal needs within the Public Lands
prioritize replacement of playgrounds including.Rotary Playground at inventory has continued to grow in recent years.
Liberty Park Meadows Community Park Pugsley Ouay Park Parleys During the Public Lands Master Planning process it
COP,Cartegraph Assets Way Park Steenblik Park Jefferson Park Miami,Cotten Park 6th Est was continually identified as a need to are for and
City Wide Parlor Playground Replacement $1,500,000 $1,500,000 Construction Condition Report Park Jordan Park Southwest replace existing assets that have reach the end of
The asset renewal needs within the Public lands
inventory has continued to grow in recent years.
During the Public lands Master Planning process it
was continually identified as a need to are for and
replace existing assets that have reach the end of
Replace damaged concrete and asphalt in compliance with ADA their useful life.Deteriorating sidewalks,asphalt and
COP,Cartegraph Assets emulations.Priority locations include;Memory Grove West Capital sidewalks present both a safety risk and increased
City Wide Parks Public lands ADA Walkway and Asphalt Replacement $500,000 $500,000 Construction Condition Report Wasatch Hollow,Cottonwood Park Cemetery,City Creek Park maintenance r..ponsibibty from Public lands crews.
The asset renewal needs within the Public lands
inventory has continued to grow in recent years.
During the Public Lands Master Planning process it
was continually identified as a need to are for and
replace existing assets that have reach the end of
Replace or resurface tennis and basketball courts through parks system. their useful life.Deteriorating court surfacing
CFP,Cartegraph Assca Potential locations include;Cottonwood Basketball,Firestation Tennis, presents both a safety risk and incised maintenance
City Wide Parks Court Resurfacing 600000 600,000 Construction Condition Report Westpointe Tennis and Basketball,Riverside Tennis responsibility from Public lands crews.
Asset Renewal Totals $2,600,000 $2,600,000
v Public Lands
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Parks I Trails&Natural Lands I Urban Forestry I Golf
Memorandum
To: Parks,Natural Lands, Urban Forestry, & Trails Advisory Board
From: Lee Bollwinkel, Parks Division Director
Date: October 29, 2021
Re: Proposed Korean War Monument Engraving Donation
Background:
Salt Lake City,Public Lands Department requests the Parks,Natural Lands,Urban Forestry, and Trails Board
to provide a formal recommendation for the donation proposal listed below. Prior to approval, Salt Lake City
will develop a contract for the proposal. Donations to the City are governed by Salt Lake City Code Chapter
3.60. Final donation approval is granted by the Salt Lake City Mayor.
Overview:
The Salt Lake City Parks Division has received a request from a private donor to add key symbols and a legend to
the Korean War Monumented located at Memory Grove Park. Currently,the monument has approximately a
hundred and forty-five names of Utahans who were killed or missing in action from the Korean War. Thirty-four
of these names are of individuals who's remains have not been returned.
The donor has proposed different symbols be added next the names indicating the status of the soldiers who are
missing in action(returned alive and remains returned,see examples below). A legend would be placed at the
bottom of monument where the names are listed for reference.
Details:
• The Parks Division will obtain a contractor to add the symbols and legend to the monument.
• The donor will pay for the engraving services.
Total Value of Donation is unknown until the Park Division can obtain a quote from a contractor.
The Parks Division has performed its due diligence and finds no reason to reject the proposed donation.
The City's Public Lands Department has conducted the analysis required under Chapter
3.60.070 of the City Code and finds that the proposed donation meets or exceeds all the pertinent
requirements set forth in said Chapter. Because the contemplated donations consist of a park amenity and
labor costs that satisfy all the criteria set forth in Salt Lake City Code
Section 3.60.050 and 070 the decision to accept or reject such donations is subject to review and
recommendation from a board or commission or may be requested by the Mayor.
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MONTHLY NOVEMBER 4
2021
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Advisory Board
CONTENTS
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC LANDS UPDATE
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URBAN FORESTRY DIVISION
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PLANNING & ECOLOGICAL SERVICES
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PARKS DIVISION
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Park Ranger Program
Salt Lake City is proposing a Park Ranger services,social services outreach and
program to be housed out of the Public Lands historical/cultural interpretation.
Department.The role of the rangers would be to
increase public safety,protect park resources, Employed as Salt Lake City Public Lands
and to provide services and information to park employees,the team would wear a badge on
visitors. their uniform,and carry a radio.This team
would not carry guns,make arrests or enforce
Park rangers would provide a uniform presence in laws.The may provide verbal warnings to
our parks,natural lands and on trails,helping Salt visitors,enforce park rules and issue citations
Lakers and visitors of all ages to have a safe when necessary.
welcoming experience in our parks.They would
serve as environmental experts,and interpreters They will be friendly ambassadors for the City,
of cultural and historical points of interest and support outreach efforts for human service
through environmental education,outdoor organizations to assist people who are in need
recreation and active conservation. of support. Rangers would be in the City seven
days a week,8:00 am to 12:00 am,with four
With 16 trained rangers,two supervisors and one home locations,Pioneer Park,Liberty Park,
office employee,the program will include a Fairmont Park and Jordan River Parkway.
combination of public education and compliance
of park rules and City/State law,environmental
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FORESTRY DIVISION
Fall Tree Planting
The autumn 2021 tree planting season is
well underway.Hundreds of new street trees
have already been planted,and by the
Thanksgiving holiday,Salt Lake City will be
the forever home for more than 1,000 newly `4,..i
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season these neighborhoods are planted last. �.
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The Urban Forestry Division continues to receive Early in 2021,the Urban Forestry Division
calls from residents regarding the green'tree reached out to all Community Councils to
watering bags.'The City provided a watering request that they each form'Urban Forestry-
bag with each newly planted street tree from Subcommittees.'The hope was(and continues
2016 through 2019. Evaluation of watering bag to be)that these UF-Subcommittees would
effectiveness(over 4 years)showed evidence actively support Urban Forestry Division efforts
that the watering bags often caused significant to plant,prune,and remove trees within the
tree damage and where generally ineffective at Community Councils,and most especially
providing adequate water for new trees.As a engage their communities regarding the street
result of these findings,the Urban Forestry tree watering responsibilities of property owners
Division suspended distribution of the'tree and tenants.
watering bags'after the 2019 planting seasons,
and instead began providing green watering Somewhat predictably,a few of the Community
buckets with each newly planted street tree. Councils have formed functioning UF
Subcommittees(and begun to exchange
There are still lots of the'watering bags'out actionable information with their assigned Area
there,and(because of the damage that they Foresters),but the majority of Community
can cause)the Urban Forestry Division requests Councils have not formed active UF-
that use of the watering bags be discontinued Subcommittees.
after 2 years.
The Urban Forestry Division will continue to
While supplying supplemental tree water,by approach Community Councils to offer urban
using the city provided green buckets,is far less forestry updates and encourage the
likely to cause any tree damage,it is impossible development of UF Subcommittees,though
to gauge how frequently residents are actually ultimately it is the Community Councils that
using the buckets.So the Urban Forestry must take the initiative to identify and activate
Division continues to evaluate additional community members that are willing and able to
options for encouraging and enabling effective take the lead on urban forestry related
street tree watering. concerns in their neighborhoods.
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PLANNING &
ECOLOGICAL SERVICES
Backman Elementary Bridge
Public Lands has been working with the Salt Lake IIIIIIIr-
City school district for the past few years to install
a bridge across the Jordan River from a nonprofit
housing development to Backman Elementary. =j _
Construction on the Backman Elementary Bridge
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has been delayed due to contractor delays,butI
Public Lands anticipates breaking ground on the ter '
project next month.
In addition to the bridge,Public Lands is working -- -with a consultant to develop the open space
adjacent to the bridge into an outdoor classroom.
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Miller Park Improvements
Public Lands has received initial images from �, rt. fi '''
consultant,Alta Planning,to take to the Yalecrest
communityoutlining a scope change from the j 1`
.,original constituent CIP application based on initial ._ ,� -N ,
public engagement and findings from a _ 3 ir t
geotechnical engineer. t ,i ,
The new scope maximizes wheelchair access and yl �'f ,
structural preservation in the park with minimal jt 1. L`s
environmental impacts. • ' • -Jr i`-A"W..`
Public Lands is working with the original constituent 7i
applicant,and will present the alternatives to the 4„4- sc i t ',r
Yalecrest Community Council during the December ,;, .,., p-,;, g., tC.._ ,
meeting.Public Lands will seek final
recommendation to move forward from the PNUT
Board in January. Jordan River Roots Disc Golf Course
Contractors are nearing completion of a
Fairmont Park Stream Improvements multi-use looped trail system through the
Jordan River Roots Disc Golf Course.The Trail
Contractor bids were received for the Fairmont navigates the margins of the Disc Golf Course
Park Stream Improvement Project.Unfortunately, and will provide recreational users a soft
the bids received were over budget on the surface looped path that connects both the
project.Public Lands Planning is working with our Jordan River Parkway,the existing clubhouse
Engineering team to submit an increased and 1000 North.The path navigates one of the
administrative budget request and working with largest open spaces along the Jordan River.
the contractor to reduce scope in order to get
the project under contract.If additional funding Final improvements and signage will be
is secured it is anticipated to begin construction complete in November 2021.
in Later Winter/Spring 2022.
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Glendale Water Park Demolition
Public Lands received funding for design of the 17- a�;tL$> a-�,- '' k " r `• '.
acre water park,formally known as Raging Waters, ,,� '�`�; e� `;-; j
to reimagine the space as a regional park. -'- ` Yr,
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The planning team is working closely with project a'.iiiing009h' -- - ."
stakeholders,neighborhood residents,and partners II ' - v '...
to create a community-supported vision that - - _---
reflects the Glendale neighborhood's diversity and x
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Public engagement for the project will continue . . 1 :�
throughout the end of this year with a vision plan
expected in the spring,and implementation of
some new amenities beginning in summer 2022.
Fisher Mansion Carriage House
Construction has begun on the renovation of
N....... - ; the Fisher Mansion Carriage House.This
` project will restore the historic community
— asset located at 200 South and the Jordan
i } River.
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a_ space for Public Lands Outreach and
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�_ . - publically available space for the public to
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TRAILS & NATURAL LANDS TEAM
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cans located at the lower end of the park will be E ' EN. ," ` �:01-..-_,I.
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clean this winter by packing out all garbage and i 'w",,i`"''
dog waste and disposing of it in these trash ,., •,ail
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Trail Repair at Parley's Historic Nature Seasonal Staff Update
Preserve
With the increase use in the park over last As summer season comes to a close the
several years,multiple sections of the trail have Trails&Natural Lands team will be losing
become denuded of vegetation. This has led to their seasonal staff at the end of October.
more runoff causing trail erosion. A portion of The spent the season caring for City's
the trail in the south-east area at Parley's beautiful natural areas and department is
Historic Nature Preserve had become severely appreciative of their great work.
eroded and a possible safety hazard. Utilizing
sustainable trail maintenance techniques,the
team was able to repair the trail.
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Hours:7 days/week,dawn to dusk Urgent Repairs and Improvements
In late 2020,the City Council approved SLC
Recent Events:Small scale events including:rock Public Lands to utilize$450,000 in recaptured
painting,pumpkin painting,and walking tours. funds from another City project to conduct urgent
repairs and improvements that consist of installing
Winter Planning:Last Winter,Public Lands fencing,repairing leaking roofs and secure
temporary closed Allen Park to public access during historic buildings.
the snowiest winter months.
Plowing/shoveling snow presents challenges due to CIP Project
deteriorating asphalt and salting roadways presents In August 2021,the SLC Council approved
water quality challenges for nearby Emigration $420,000 in funding for additional improvements
Creek. at Allen Park.The scope of this project includes
further analysis of historic structures,the
Public Lands is contemplating a similar January- development of specific adaptive reuse plans and
February closure at Allen Park,punctuated by designs,landscape infrastructure improvements,
regular wintertime events and activities. necessary analysis for the repair and protection of
artworks and conceptual design for pedestrian
connections to 1400 East and 1500 East.
Staffing&Management
Cultural Landscape Report
Allen Park is managed by SLC Public Lands under to Landarch consultants are currently working with
department's Trails and Natural Lands Division. Public Lands staff and the SLC Planning Division
to perform a Cultural Landscape Report for the
A part-time staff member has been recently hired to Allen Park Property.
increase compatible site activation through small
events,seasonal activities and rotating temporary Stakeholder and Neighborhood Engagement
art programming. SLC's Planning team is preparing to initiate
stakeholder and neighborhood engagement
CBI Security continues to open and close the park's beginning in November or December 2021 that
gates and provide security services.Patrols have will expand to include broad public engagement
recently been cut in half as one-time security around the development of an Allen Park
funding expires.Allen Park has seen a reduction in Adaptive Reuse and Activation Plan.
incidents of attempted break-ins and vandalisms
and the reduction in service hours dos not appear to
have negatively impacted site security.
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Salt Lake City Cemetery
Mark Smith Memorial Arboretum Unveiling Legislative Event
On Saturday November 6th, Public Lands is Public Lands Staff participated in a
excited to unveil the new arboretum at the Salt Legislative Cemetery Tour Event this week.
Lake City Cemetery. The Mark Smith Memorial Members of City Council,Public Lands staff
Arboretum in the Salt Lake City Cemetery is and the Chair of the Friends of Salt Lake City
named after the late Sexton Mark Smith. He Cemetery toured the City cemetery and
brought the Cemetery to an unprecedented level discussed its infrastructure needs and learned
of beauty through his vision and passion during his about prominent Utah leaders buried in the
17 years as the City Sexton. During the event we cemetery.
will have speakers reflect on his vision and
accomplishments as well as a short tour of the
arboretum.
The event will be held outdoors near the sexton's
house from 10:00 am-11:30 am. Please RSVP to
luke.allensslcgov.com by October 51st.
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Winter Season Preparations Glendale Park Celebration
Public land's Parks Division is making The Glendale Park Celebration scheduled for
preparations for the upcoming Winter season. October 7th has been postponed due to
Staff has been working to blow out irrigation inclement weather.
systems and close restrooms.
The event was planned to celebrate the
Portable restrooms will be available in Salt completion of recent park improvements.
Lake City Parks throughout the Winter.
Public Lands will be rescheduling the celebration
Snow Fighters for early spring.
The Snow Fighters are a team of Public Lands
employees who will be assisting Public Services Liberty Park Artesian
Streets Division with snow plowing this Winter. Drinking Fountain
Public Lands has 22 employees assisting Salt Early September,the artesian drinking fountain
Lake City as Snow Fighters this year. at Liberty Park was shut off after the water
tested positive for Total Coliform.With the
assistance of Public Utilities,Parks staff were
Swing Sets able to clear a blockage created by rocks in the
pipe feed line.
During October,Public Lands received
numerous communications from the public This week Widdison Turbine cleaned and
regarding missing swings in SLC Parks. disinfected the feed pipe with chlorine and
Public Utilities will test the water again.
Due to needed part replacements,a number of
swings were removed.As a result of supply
chain issues,the parts needed for repair were
on back order for a period of time.
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missing swings back in the parks so the public
can safely enjoy them. rwfi¢
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Park Field Usage Special Event Permits
Fall 2021 Season Recap Open Counter Permitting System
In 2021,Parks Division saw many leagues The Salt Lake City Special Event Permitting
returning to SLC Parks for practices and games office recently launched a new online
but had fewer leagues than in previous years application platform,OpenCounter.
due to COVID-19. OpenCounter streamlines the special event
permitting process into one online location,
Due to a lower number of league play,Parks did accessible by computer or mobile device.
not have to close any fields this year for a period
of time due to overuse or needed re-seeding. Many of the previous permitting process had
to be done manually,now it is done
As a result of an increase in rainy weather,Parks automatically through OpenCounter.This will
is looking for efficient methods to communicate greatly reduce the timeline from submitted
field closures to leagues and the public.Playing application to final permit.If you have any
on wet fields can result in damage. questions about the new permitting process
or Special Event Permitting in general,please
feel free to call us at 801-535-6121 or email at
"Sweat Equity"Program eventpermits@slcgov.com
Changes
Parks Division is working to expand the"Sweat -,
Equity"program to provide more volunteer �I
opportunities to leagues. 1 X-
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volunteer and earn credit towards their season's
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and responsibility towards the shared spaces in
our city.
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Current Events&League Status Incident Preparedness
The RAC will close for the season on October 29th. In September,the RAC experienced an incident
We were able to complete the full 2021 season involving unsafe conduct among spectators.
without any closures or COVID incidents.We did feel Fortunately,the incident was resolved and everyone
the effects of COVID in event cancellations and was kept safe.
downsizing,but we are so grateful to get back to
hosting youth and adult athletic events and seeing To be better equipped in case of similar incidents,
people from across the state and country playing at the RAC will be implementing these precautions:
the complex.
• Discussing conduct policy with events and
The RAC wrapped the season up with 5 Cross leagues to ensure all managers,coaches,
Country events(High School Pre-State and State players,volunteers and spectators are
meets and Pac-12 Cross Country championships).This informed.
is our 1st year hosting a cross country event and look • Employing an alert messaging system to share
forward to hosting more in the future. important information throughout the complex.
• Placing field supervisors at all fields to help
The RAC is scheduled to re-open April 9th,2022. deescalate and report any issues.
• Keeping the gates on the south end of the
complex unlocked during tournaments.
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Current Operational Status
Most of our seasonal staff have been laid off for the 200,000 +
season.We still have 2-3 part-time employees who
are helping with maintenance and night/weekend Visitors
coverage.
We'll begin to shut down the complex in November
which will include blowing out the irrigation lines, 37
field maintenance,winterize and store equipment as
well as moving benches and taking down goal
netting. Events Hosted
Booked Events Update
This season the RAC hosted 37 events,15 events with 41
out-of-state teams. We had over 200,000 visitors
with around 41 States represented.
States Represented
Upcoming Notable Regional &
National Events Booked for 2022
The upcoming 2022 Season is filling up fast and we
have a lot of great events,over 35 events scheduled!
• APRIL-Quidditch Nationals i • ,�
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state championships . ,
• JUNE-Premier Super Copa Youth Soccer r
tournament
• JULY-Rugby Nationals
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