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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/24/2025 - Meeting Minutes MINUTES FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS BOARD MEETING(CDCIP) Wednesday, February 24, 2025 5:00pm 1. Board Members Board Members Not Present Brad Christensen Heidi Steed Jake Skog Jenny Bonk Devon Schechinger Dallin Jones Andrea Schaefer Joseph Murphy Staff Present Bret Montgomery, Rachel Molinari, Mike Atkinson, Sherif Basta, and Ben Luedtke— Department of Finance Tom Millar, Tyler Murdock,Nancy Monteith, Tyler Fonarow, Bruce Brown, Makaylah Maponga, Troy Anderson—Public Lands Department. David Gibson—Public Services Constituents' Present Anthony Wright, Jennifer Robison,Nedra Crow, Turner Bitton, Rachel Taylor, Esther Hunter, and Brandy Strand 2. Staff Updates There were no staff updates. 3. Business Ms. Molinari welcomed the CDCIP Board members and City staff then opened the meeting on February 24, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. She explained that each applicant would have two minutes to discuss their application, followed by a Q&A from the Board members. She added that there would also be City staff available to help answer some of the questions. Ms. Molinari informed the participants attending online to please keep their microphones muted until they were called upon. She also said that each person must state their name for the public record before answering any questions. The staff offered individual introductions. Mr. Skog then started the introduction of the CDCIP Board, and each member introduced themselves. Constituent Public Lands Applications: Concord St to Alzheimer's Jordan River Cleanup Constituent-Anthony Wright • The applicant provided an overview of the proposal, which aims to remove a fenced off area and designate it for public use. • Mr. Christensen inquired about the prior accessibility of the area and the rationale behind fencing it off. Ms. Maponga clarified that it was never a formal entrance but was fenced due to encampments. Mr. Christensen suggested formalizing the access point for better public access. o Ms. Schaefer wanted clarification on the access point and how it would work. Mr. Millar responded that people could access the Jordan River trail from other points. • Ms. Schaefer asked if the budget is to improve the nature walkway access. Ms. Maponga answered that the Public Lands Department was focused on doing a feasibility study. • Mr. Jones asked for a cost breakdown. Ms. Maponga stated that funds were allocated primarily for bridge feasibility study and walkway improvements. Mr. Millar noted restrictions on bridge spacing imposed by the State and Army Corps of Engineers. Playground Shade Constituent- Helen Reynolds (Applicant did not attend). • Ms. Schaefer asked if this was a resubmitted application from last year. Mr. Millar confirmed it was and stated that additional shade was needed for various park locations. • Ms. Schaefer asked if the application would be funded from impact fees. Mr. Millar replied that he couldn't predict what funding source the Council would approve. • Ms. Molinari stated that funding sources detail and eligibility of all projects would be provided during the Board's funding meeting. • Mr. Murphy inquired about park selection criteria. Mr. Millar explained the criteria and noted that the $500,000 budget would cover three to four locations. • Mr. Jones asked if any funds had been allocated for design and engineering. Mr. Millar responded that prior locations were already designed, and this application was for new locations. Rose Park Lane Beautification, Trail, and Safety Improvements Constituent- Jennifer Robison • Mr. Christensen asked if Rose Park Lane connects to the Jordan River. Ms. Robinson confirmed it does. • Mr. Skog asked if this was a resubmitted application. Ms. Robison confirmed and provided additional details. Downtown Farmers Market Upgraded Electrical Service Constituent- Carly Gillespie (Applicant did not attend)Jessica Theising attended on her behalf. • Ms. Theising described the need for electrical sources for vendors. • Mr. Millar asked Ms. Theising to describe the sustainability benefits. • Mr. Jones asked if power could be sourced from existing median lights. Mr. Millar explained that there is no power supply in the median and that voltage requirements differ. Mr. Murphy asked about the earliest construction timeline. Mr. Millar stated that work could begin in 2026. • Mr. Skog asked if the vendors would pay for electricity. Ms. Theising explained that the Downtown Alliance pays back the City for service. First Encampment Park Constituent-Nedra Crow • Ms. Crow described safety and security concerns for the park. • Mr. Murphy asked about the budget. Mr. Millar noted that a third of the costs were contingency funds for inflation. • Mr. Murphy asked about the importance of irrigation versus the other elements of the proposal. Ms. Crow stated that the irrigation was 27 years old wastes water. She explained that there was no drainage and the surfaces get slippery, which is hazard to falling. Jordan Park Skatepark Expansion Constituent- Turner Bitton • Mr. Bitton explained that the application is for design planning, not construction funds. • Mr. Skog asked about associated construction costs. Mr. Millar confirmed there were none at this stage. • Mr. Bitton mentioned potential funding outside the CIP process. • Mr. Murphy asked if the proposal was eligible for impact fees. Mr. Millar stated it would be if tied to construction. Ms. Molinari reiterated that all funding source and eligibility information would be shared with the Board during the funding meeting. Nature Park at Bonneville Constituent- Rachel Taylor • Ms. Taylor described an application for land that's not in use by the golf course, which has become a dumping zone and contains dead trees that pose a fire hazard. She explained that the proposal seeks to convert it into a nature park. • Mr. Christensen asked Mr. Millar to provide further details for better understanding. Mr. Millar stated that$140,000 of the $2.7 million budget was for improvements, cleanup, additional trails, and new access. He also described the process the City follows to convert golf course land into public land. • Mr. Jones inquired about the size of the land. Ms. Sonntag responded that it was approximately 2.5 acres. • Mr. Murphy sought clarification on property ownership. Mr. Millar provided an explanation and confirmed that while the Golf Advisory Board had not been consulted, the Golf Director had been informed and supported the proposal. • Ms. Schechinger asked what the lowest possible cost for the land might be. Mr. Millar stated that he couldn't provide an estimate. • Mr. Christensen inquired whether allocated funds would open opportunities for the proposal. Mr. Millar confirmed but noted that it would require free transfer of the property. • Mr. Christensen also asked whether the current estimate was the highest possible cost without a more reasonable figure. Mr. Millar confirmed it was. • Ms. Molinari stated that she would share the partial funding data with the Board before the funding meeting. Riverside Basketball Court Renovation Constituent-No constituents were present There were no questions about this proposal. East Central Community Council 1200 East Median Restoration Proposal(300-400 South and 400-500 South) Constituent- Esther Hunter and Josh Quigley • Mr. Murphy asked which item would be most vital if partial funding were approved. Mr. Quigley recommended prioritizing curb, gutter and irrigation replacement. • Mr. Christensen inquired about the budget. Mr. Quigley stated that the request was for $954,000. • Mr. Quigley asked about additional funding sources since the Public Lands Department prioritized this proposal. Mr. Christensen stated that funding would involve multiple City agencies, with current funds coming from CDCIP. Mr. Millar confirmed that this proposal was in line with the Public Lands Department high priority list. • Ms. Hunter noted that local artists were planning to provide matching funds. • Mr. Jones commented that 25% of the budget is allocated to contingency. Mr. Millar explained that this is standard, especially in early planning stages, and that contingency costs typically decrease over time. • Ms. Molinari mentioned that it's common for funded projects to take up to three years to start construction and that the city looks to recapture unused funds after three years if no significant progress is shown. 700 East/Coatsville Ave Community Garden Constituent-No constituents were present There were no questions about this proposal. Continuing Fisher Mansion Stabilization, Restoration & Site Improvements Constituent- Brandy Strand • Mr. Christensen asked for clarification on the extent of restoration. Mr. Gibson explained that the proposal focused on ongoing earthquake repairs and that significant funding would still be needed for full restoration. Ms. Maponga noted that this phase would not provide public access. • Mr. Murphy and Mr. Skog asked about the preservation easement. Ms. Strand explained that the easement protects the property, and that this proposal was the first step in meeting easement requirements, including public access. • Ms. Schechinger asked whether the budget estimate of$1 million for windows and doors was accurate. Mr. Gibson confirmed the estimate, noting the uniqueness of the windows. • Ms. Schaefer asked if the City could decide to fund this proposal through a Budget Amendment. Mr. Millar confirmed, adding that an Administrative Budget Adjustment (ABA)was also an option. • Mr. Murphy inquired about the timeline for the mansion's stabilization. Mr. Gibson stated that it was expected to be completed in 2025. A. Overview and Expectations of next Meeting • Ms. Molinari said that the CIP map link was still not available, but that it would be shared with the Board as soon as possible. She added that the Board's score sheets were still in progress awaiting the equity decision and legal scoring and would be shared with the Board once completed. Lastly, she added that the next meeting would be held on Monday, March 3, 2025, focusing on Internal Public Lands applications. B. Approval of the Minutes There were no minutes to approve. C. Adiournment There being no further business. Mr. Christensen made a motion to adjourn. Mr. Murphy seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 6:43 PM. Xkh!:f Jak kog(Mar 11,202511:08 MDT) CDCIP Board Chair This document along with the digital recording constitutes the official minutes of the CDCIP Board meeting held February 24, 2025. 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