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12/3/2020 - Meeting Minutes Minutes (Pending Approval) PARKS,NATURAL LANDS, URBAN FORESTRY AND TRAILS ADVISORY BOARD of SALT LAKE CITY Formal Meeting Thursday,December 3,2020 5:00 p.m.—6:30 p.m. Webex https://saltlakecity.webex.com/saltlakecity/j.php?MTID= mfb36c2931a80238759391ff22d0afc66 1. Convening the Meeting a. Call to Order a. Elliott Mott b. Samantha Finch c. Fred Fife d. Gwen Springmeyer e. Jenny Hewson f. Brianna Binnebose g. Polly Hart b. Chair Comments Ms. Finch read the written determination regarding a non-permanent meeting location according to HB5002. 2. Approval of Minutes a. Approve November 5,2020 Meeting Minutes All board members agreed to approve the minutes at the next meeting as they have not yet received them. . Public Comment Perio a. Verbal comments are limited to no more than 3 minutes; 15 minutes total.Written comments are welcome. i. No public comment. 4. Discussion Items a. Jordan River Boat Ramp Project Update—Tyler Murdock Mr. Murdock provided an overview of the Jordan River Boat Ramp project and explained the project includes three new boat ramp access locations in Salt Lake City in addition to the two existing ramps.He stated the project includes partners from five different agencies who have assisting with funding. Mr. Murdock shared a map of the existing and the new boat ramp locations. The construction of the first boat ramp started in November 2020 and will be completed early next week. This new ramp is on the Riverview trailhead and Mr. Murdock shared photos of the construction of the ramp. He invited members to join him later next week for boating when the ramp is completed. Mr. Murdock informed the project will be completed Spring 2021 as irrigation still needs to be installed. Mr. Murdock specified the construction of the next ramp is located at Fisher Mansion and the contractor will work through the winter and with the project scheduled to be complete early Spring 2021. He stated construction of the Gadsby ramp will begin after the ramp at Fisher Mansion is complete and shared the project includes creating new water trail signage at each boat ramp, in order to highlight the location's estimated float times, safety concerns and interesting things to see on the water trail and shared the Salt Lake City Arts Council allocated funding for artwork at all four locations. He shared that similar projects are ongoing by Salt Lake County to make water trail improvements as well and answered questions from board members. Ms. Riker acknowledged that the Jordan River Parkway Trail is a highly requested transformational project which will be incorporated in the Salt Lake City Public Lands Master Plan. b. CIP Proposed Projects—Kristin Riker Ms. Riker explained the process to submit proposals for Capital Improvement Projects and shared the process for which projects are selected as priorities for the Public Lands Division. She explained it is likely not all submitted projects will be funded or put forward to council and explained she is looking for feedback from board members about which projects are of interest to them and their communities. She advised the Public Lands Division will typically submit three to four proposed projects per council district and provided a brief overview of each proposed project. District 1: Natural area improvements along the Jordan River Parkway,Planning project for Jordan River Parkway Trail and 9-Line Trail based on community feedback and outreach. District 2: Glendale Waterpark Masterplan&Landscape Rehabilitation and Active Recreation. She explained the location used to be Seven Peaks Waterpark and the lands was granted through Land and Water Conservation. The site is required to be used for outdoor recreation. Ms. Riker explained plans to demo the waterpark are in near future and the CIP funding will used for community outreach to determine which amenities and uses are desired by the community and will include the boat ramp along the Jordan River. Other council district 2 proposed projects include: Jordan Park Pedestrian Pathways Phase II, Pickleball courts at Poplar Park,Fred and Ila Rose Wetland Preserve Nature Enhancements, Three Creeks West Trail Way Reconstruction and Three Creeks West Site Development (property recently purchased). District 3:—SLC Foothills Trails Construction and Acquisition,Warm Springs Multiuse Sport courts and Memory Grove Cultural Landscape Report and Fountain Reconstruction. District 4: Pioneer Park Improvements for new playground, Green Loop Implementation in conjunction with Transportation to develop a landscape design for a linear park on 200 East. Taufer Park Activation and Enhancements,Richmond Park Playground and Park Improvements, Community garden at Harrison Avenue and 700 East. District 5: Liberty Park and Jordan Park Greenhouse Update which would support plant propagation in parks and natural areas. Liberty Park Cultural Landscape Report and Masterplan. Liberty Park Seven Canyons Rehabilitation Phase II. Liberty Park and Wasatch hills Tennis Court Replacements including basketball court resurfacing and lighting upgrade at the Liberty Tennis Center. Renovations of historic structures at Tracey Aviary. District 6: Rotary and Donner Park Irrigation and Landscape Design and Construction. Dee Glenn Tennis Courts Asphalt Replacement, Sunnyside Sidewalks. District 7:Fairmont Park East Entrance Improvements. Allen Park Home Art Space and Visitor Center Phase I. Removal of Pavilion at Sugarhouse Park. Regional: PHNP Historic Dudlers Inn and Stone Aqueduct Stabilization Design and Phase I. Regional Athletic Complex—Playground and Shade Sails. Phase II for Maintenance Building. Cemetery: Enhancement of City Cemetery for Visitor Research and Knowledge. City Cemetery Road Improvements Phase 1. Ms. Riker explained this is not a final list and looking for feedback from board members regarding which projects interest them. She answered questions from board members regarding the proposed projects. c. Officer Election Nominations—Kezia Lopez Ms. Lopez informed the board there is one more week left to submit any new officer nominations. Once the nominations are received,she will contact each nominated individual to confirm if they wish to serve as an officer on the board. She explained after nominated individuals have confirmed they want to serve as an officer she will send out another email to call to vote on Chair and Vice Chair officers and will share the results at the January meeting. Ms. Riker informed the board that Brianna Binnebose has been officially moved to represent Council District 5 and her former At Large position is now vacant. She explained she is currently in the process of filling all vacant openings for the board. Ig7Program Highlights a. Each Program will Share an Update(Time Permitting) a. Trails and Natural Lands Division—Lewis Kogan Mr. Kogan provided an update on all current trail construction for the Foothills Trails Masterplan. He informed construction on these trails will go through early winter. b. Regional Athletic Complex—Chris Laughlin Mr. Laughlin explained the season for the RAC is usually seven months however due Covid restrictions, the season this year was just under two months. The complex had approximately 1,600 hours in reservations. He extended praise for his maintenance team as they stayed motivated and ready for games. Mr. Laughlin plans to hire an event coordinator early next year c. Cemetery—Keith Van Otten Mr.Van Otten explained the Cemetery is still closed but are still doing four funerals per day. He stated his in the final stage to award the archeologist and stump removal contract. Stump removal is projected to take three months once the contractor can begin. He shared the Cemetery will participate in the Wreath Across America Event,where wreaths will be laid across the graves of veterans on December 19,2020. d. Parks North Operations—Kyle Shields Mr. Shields explained the front entrance of the dog park at Memory Grove will be temporarily closed due to construction of a sidewalk providing access to 'A' Street. He shared construction will start on the retaining wall at the 10th East Senior Center. e. Parks South Operations—Troy Baker Mr. Baker explained the Glendale Park Pathway and Pavilion project is out to bid and artwork will be installed at the park. He informed the lighting project at Fairmont Park is still waiting on part for the lighting and the Liberty Park maintenance yard will be surfaced with asphalt in the spring. f. Parks Division—Lee Bollwinkel Mr. Bollwinkel shared the Park Division has just fulfilled their Plumber II and Electrician positions after a year of them being vacant. He shared some of the challenges staff face due to Covid and what is being done to ensure staff are staying safe and doing well. g. Public Lands Division—Kristin Riker Ms. Riker expanded on the staff challenges with Covid concerns shared the Division will be provided boxed lunches instead of holding their annual holiday party. Ms. Riker inquired if board members would like time at each meeting to briefly share community updates discussed some of the work Ms. Hewson is doing at the Cemetery. Ms. Hewson shared more details of work she is doing to create a Friends Of Group for the Cemetery and discussed the benefits of a broader 501(c)Friends Of Group for all Salt Lake City Public Lands. Ms. Hewson discussed the possibility of fundraising and a more defined role and purpose the Parks,Natural Lands,Urban Forest and Trails Board. Discussion followed regarding Friends of Groups and creating one overall 501(c)organization. 6. Board Comments & Future Agenda Items 111.111 a. Board Comment Period a. Request for Future Agenda Item i. Community updates from board members. b. PNUT Board Field Trip i. Ms. Binnebose requested a tour of the Three Creeks Confluence Park project and due to the weather and time this will be postponed for March 2021 pending good weather. c. Upcoming Involvement Opportunities 7. Confirmation of Next Meeting a. January 7,2020 8. Adjourn Ms. Binnebose motioned to adjourn the meeting and Ms. Hewson seconded the motion. All board members unanimously agreed to adjourn.