For the Community’s Consideration and Comment …
MASTER PLANNING A master plan serves as a long term roadmap for major projects and capital improvements for an organization. Why Undertake this Process Now? • • Undertaking a comprehensive master plan The District knew the City debt obligation for the was a 2011 Strategic Plan key initiative Highland Park Country Club (HPCC) would be paid off in 2013. Per the 1996 Intergovernmental Agreement with • The plan will help the district continue to the City, the Park District had the opportunity to invest responsibly and sustainably in our assume operation of HPCC. This meant the opportunity community’s recreation resources in years to carefully evaluate how ownership and management to come. of this large open space might be incorporated to align with the Park District’s mission and vision and support the recreational needs of our residents.
PLANNING PROCESS – 4 Steps 1 COMMUNITY OUTREACH, PROJECT PROMOTION, DIALOGUE FACILITATION ENGAGE • 170+ Stakeholders Interviewed • 3 Public Open Houses • Community Booths at public events • 873 Survey Responses PROJECT TEAM CONDUCTED PARK, FACILITY, AND PROGRAM 2 ANALYZE INVENTORY AND ASSESSMENT BASED ON PRIORITIES AND TRENDS 3 CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS - Currently in this step ENVISION 4 PRIORITIZATION, BUDGETING, AND SCHEDULING IMPLEMENT OF RECOMMENDED GREENPRINT INITIATIVES
GREENPRINT 2024 PRIORITIES NEW OR IMPROVED FACILITIES HOW WILL THIS BE ACCOMPLISHED? THAT: Projects Categorized in 2 tracks • SUPPORT AND EXPAND PROGRAMMING Track 1 Projects: • MEET THE CHANGING RECREATION NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY Can be accomplished utilizing current funding • REFRESH THE PARK DISTRICT BRAND mechanisms available to District • ARE TIED TO CORE OFFERINGS Track 2 Projects: Can be accomplished utilizing partnerships, synergies with other agencies, or alternative funding sources There are no plans for a future referendum to support GreenPrint 2024
TRACK 1 INITIATIVES Can be accomplished utilizing current funding mechanisms available to District SUNSET WOODS REC CENTER MASTER PLAN AND EXPANSION IMPROVEMENTS SUNSET VALLEY CENTENNIAL ICE ARENA GOLF COURSE AND IMPROVEMENTS CLUBHOUSE IMPROVEMENTS
SUNSET WOODS PARK MASTER PLAN AND IMPROVEMENTS • Ballfield irrigation • Rerouting connections to downtown • Phase II playground area enhancements and equipment replacement
SUNSET VALLEY GOLF COURSE AND CLUBHOUSE IMPROVEMENTS New Clubhouse • Demolish existing clubhouse • Construct new clubhouse facility (2,800 SF) Food service counter and kitchen Club room / snack bar / dining room (30 person capacity) Entry / pro shop Locker rooms Office Repair / storage space Exterior deck / patio – to accommodate larger outings/events Cart storage on lower level (62 carts) • Improve site landscape, lighting, and signage • Includes tent staging area for events (1,600 SF) • Improve parking lots and circulation (184 spaces. Net gain of 30 spaces) • Upgrade utilities Course Improvements • Upgrades to tees, greens, bunkers, infrastructure, drainage, grassing, and grading
REC CENTER IMPROVEMENTS (Pending HPCC Acquisition) • Upper Level Renovation for more studio space • Lower Level Renovation for program/office space Golf and banquet operations to continue through 2017
CENTENNIAL ICE ARENA IMPROVEMENTS Centennial Ice Arena Improvements • Improve lobby, locker rooms, and pro shop Includes lobby remodel, phase 2 AV upgrades, locker room washroom partitions, and facility flooring previously planned • Renovate/expand existing gymnastics space • New drop-off area • Improve site landscape, lighting, and signage • Improve parking lots and circulation (174 spaces. Net gain 11 spaces) • Site grading and drainage • Upgrade utilities
TRACK 2 INITIATIVES Can be accomplished utilizing partnerships, synergies with other agencies, or alternative funding sources CENTENNIAL ICE HPCC SITE ATHLETIC FIELD EXPANSION IMPROVEMENTS IMPROVEMENTS HPCC NEW MULTI- LAKEFRONT PURPOSE FACILITY ENHANCEMENTS
CENTENNIAL ICE EXPANSION Centennial Ice Arena Indoor Ice Expansion • Demolish existing storage facility • Construct second sheet of ice west of existing building • Improve lobby and re-purpose gymnastics facility • Improve north parking lot (196 spaces. Net gain of 99 spaces) • Improve drop-off area and entrance canopy • General site landscaping, signage and lighting improvements • Site grading and drainage • Upgrade utilities * Please note that many of these improvements would occur in Track 1 if second sheet of Ice proposal does not materialize. Gymnastics would remain at Centennial if second sheet of ice does not materialize.
HPCC NEW MULTI- PURPOSE FACILITY (Part 1) Pending Acquisition: Park District Ownership • Demolish existing clubhouse • Construct new facility • 14,000 SF of gymnasium PDHP Offices PDHP Classrooms Event / flex space Lobby / reception • Improve site landscape, lighting, and signage • Construct new covered entry and drop-off area • Expand parking, improve circulation and signalization (438 spaces) • Upgrade utilities
HPCC SITE IMPROVEMENTS (Part 2) Pending Acquisition: Park District Ownership • Closing of Golf Course Operation after Sunset Valley Golf Course is complete • Develop Open Space and Trails, Passive Recreation
LAKEFRONT ENHANCEMENTS 4 Lakefront Properties • Fall 2014 – Demolished sewer Treatment Plant at Millard • Fall 2014 - Restored Millard to native beach • Spring 2015 - Installed Educational Rock Garden at Millard • Summer 2015 – Rosewood Beach Renovation and Opening • Park Ave – Considerations on going with City of Highland Park Moraine Beach • Moraine and Millard undergoing Ravine Studies 2016 • Lakefront Master Plan to be revised following Ravine Studies Park Ave Millard Beach Rosewood Beach
ATHLETIC FIELD IMPROVEMENTS West Ridge Field Complex Possibility Or Another Site Location within the District • Demolish existing West Ridge Center • Construct new synthetic field complex • General site grading, seeding, preparation and drainage • Enhance existing natural ball fields • Construct restroom and concession shelter • Relocate and reconfigure playground • Expand parking lots and circulation, connect drive to school • Improve site landscape, lighting, and signage • Upgrade utilities (allowance)
PRIORITIZATION, BUDGETING, AND IMPLEMENT SCHEDULING OF RECOMMENDED GREENPRINT INITIATIVES Any Project Will Follow the 7 Step Design Process: 1. Feasibility Study / Master Planning / Budgeting 2. Site Plan 3. Schematic Design (SD) 4. Design Development (DD) 5. Contract Documents / Working Drawings (CD) 6. Bidding & Contracting 7. Construction / Contract Administration
NEXT STEPS • PRESENT COMMUNITY FEEDBACK TO PARK DISTRICT BOARD • PREPARE FINAL DRAFT MASTER PLAN DOCUMENT • POST FINAL DRAFT MASTER PLAN DOCUMENT FOR PUBLIC COMMENT • ADOPTION OF PLAN BY BOARD • BEGIN IMPLEMENTATION
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