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1 FOR COUNCL MEETNG OF: AGENDA TEM NO.: PUBLC WORKS FLE NO.: Apri27, (a) TO: THROUGH: FROM: COUNCL, NTERM CTY MANAGER PETER FERNANDEZ, P.E., PUBLC WORK SUBJECT: APPROVAL TO SEEK OREGON PARKS AN RECRE ON DEPARTMENT LOCAL GOVERNMENT GRANT TO CONSTRUCT A BKE PARK AT WALLACE MARNE PARK SSUE: Should Council adopt Resolution No authorizing the City of Salem to apply for and accept the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department Local Government Grant for the purpose of constructing a bike park facility at Wallace Marine Park? RECOMMENDATON: Adopt Resolution No authorizing the City of Salem to apply for and accept the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) Local Government Grant for the purpose of constructing a bike park facility at Wallace Marine Park. SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND: n 2011, representatives from the Salem Area Trail Alliance (SATA) initiated discussions with Parks Operations staff to explore ideas for improving off street bike trails. Among the ideas was to improve trails at the north end of Wallace Marine Park and create a bicycle "pump track." A bicycle pump track is a small circuit course with continuous humps throughout the route, which allow riders to travel through the course at a sustained rate of speed. The course can be modified to provide varying levels of difficulty so that even young riders can participate. Staff has reviewed the proposed project and found it to be consistent with the Wallace Marine Park Master Plan. n late 2012, SATA received grant funding from the National Park Service to assist with designing and planning the bike park facility. On July 15, 2013, a trail design workshop was held at Wallace Marine Park. Several design concepts were created that would make extensive use of the existing unimproved trails in the park and create several new trails. The proposed bike park will use the overflow gravel parking lot north of the softball complex as a trailhead with signage and a staging area. All trails will take off from this point, and the proposed park includes loops and trail junctions that give users a wide variety of experiences. (See Attachment 1.) SATA has requested a partnership with the City of Salem to seek grant funding for a design-build project to construct the bicycle pump track at the north end of Wallace Marine Park. SATA will provide the matching funds required for the grant. They have

Park? RECOMMENDATON: Adopt Resolution No.

2 Approval to seek Oregon Parks and Recreation Department Local Government Grant to construct a bike track facility at Wallace Marine Park Council Meeting of April 27, 2015 Page2 already raised $23,000 in cash donations and are committed to provide approximately $6,000 of in-kind labor. The City will contribute $3,000 as an in-kind match for planning assistance and project management. The grant request will be for $32,000, but as SATA continues to fundraise for the project, additional funds may be secured. Staff will apply for and manage the Local Government Small Grant to match SAT A's resources. FACTS AND FNDNGS: Oregon Parks and Recreation Department Local Government Grant- Small Grant application is due May 1, The small grant program awards match funding up to $75,000. SATA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. SATA has committed to both developing the bike park and assisting with the long term maintenance of the facility. They have already held multiple volunteer work parties to prepare the area for the bike park. Equipment and materials have been and will continue to be provided by Parks Operations to assist with the in-kind labor activities. SAT A's partnerships include the nternational Mountain Biking Association, Gallagher Fitness, Venti's Cafe, Courthouse Fitness, Scott's Cycle, Straight from New York Pizza, Santiam Bicycle, The Bike Peddler, RE, Life Source Natural Foods, and Fox Blue Printing and Graphics. n November 2013, SATA came to Salem Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (SPRAB) with a draft concept plan for the Wallace Marine Park bicycle pump track. SPRAB unanimously endorsed the plan. (See Attachment 2.) Robert D. Chandler, Ph.D., P.E. Assistant Public Works Director TLC/G:Groupdlrector]udyCouncil 2015Apri! 27Wallace Marine Park Bike Park_OPRA Local Government Grant_RDC2 (RS Edits).docx Attachments: 1. Bike Park Concept Plan 2. SPRAB Action Sheet Ward: All April 15, 2015

The grant request will be for $32,000, but as SATA continues to fundraise for the project, additional funds may be secured.

3 WALLACE BKE PARK ESTCNOPY FORESrCANOPY : ; / r/ J. ',. ' ',~,# ' " FOESTCANOPY 11..; :,, ~ /, ) ~ ' :'( ' ' ', ') 1 r,- 1 J ) Attachment 1 WLLAMETTE RVER MAP LEGE N De..,.. -<!)- Cross Country Loop Trail (Bk;ycle and Pedestrian Use) ~ Pump lhlck (Bicycle Use) - )- Directional Trail {Bicycle Use) ~ Through Trail (Bicycle Use) --(!)-- Youth Bike Loop {Bicycle Use) Bicycle Play Fea1urea (Bicycle Use) N ED U,.OAifD_/0./5.13 Design Considerations Look/fee/ of design rendering ba.sed off of Valmont Concepl. Plnn. Elements of Design Youth-Focused Features Kid Pump Track Kid Play/stunt area Very easy and fun features that even a scoot bll<e could take advantage of. Cross-Country Trails Utilize/incorporate existing traus to show loops Make loops flow but be designed to keep speeds low. Tral!s should be multl use/natural SU faced (dirt) No blind spots on aoss...country trails. Multi-use means tralkunnlng, hiking and biking. Primary-user s blkers No extreme stunts No elevated stunts (tess than a foot and a hall off the ground for log rk:lesjiadders, etc.) TraHs should have spurs that allow a rider to hit' the stunt or not. Stacked loop trail system Trail system not dlrecuonat One Moderate trail (in between more advanced trail and pumplbmx tfack). Two expert trails n corner of ploject area Moderate and More Advanced trails are directional and designed for bikes only, Adult Bike Park Feat ures Skill level for adulls s moderate overall Stunt features be more natural". Bowl = Y, pipe/swimming pool type feature. An adult BMXJPump-track hybrid next to Bowl feature Other Keep vegetation but open it up for more park~i ke feet Trailhead at nexus ne;:.r kids features to allow for overflow parking for bike park andlor ball fields. What s a bike park? The blke park win nclude a mhc of riding el emenfl lncludl ng: pump tracks,

$)-- Youth Bike Loop {Bicycle Use) Bicycle Play Fea1urea (Bicycle Use) N ED U,.OAifD_/0./5.13 Design Considerations Look/fee/ of design rendering ba.sed off of Valmont Concepl. Plnn.$

4 Attachment 2 SALEM PARKS AND RECREATON ADVSORY BOARD Action Sheet November 14, 2013 BOARD MEMBER ATTENDEES.: Present: Carl Goodwin, Jonathan Castro, Don Christensen, Barry Bolliger, Kasia Quillinan Absent: Carol Snyder and David Fridenmaker SSUE: Shall SPRAB endorse a proposal by the Salem Area Trail Alliance to construct and maintain bike trails in Wallace Marine Park? DATE OF DECSON: November 14, 2013 BACKGROUND: On July 15, 2013, SATA held a trail design workshop at the park. The workshop was attended by several SATA members, city staff, citizens, a landscape architect volunteering his time to the project, and a representative from the National Park Service. Several design concepts were created, making extensive use of the existing unimproved trails in the park. Specific areas were identified for different age and ability levels, including a pump track. A conceptual plan was submitted to Parks Operations for review. The proposed trail system is comprehensive and includes trails for both beginners and more advanced riders. The beginner elements include a youth pump track, youth play/stunt area, and beginner cross country trails. Features for more advanced riders include cross country trails with more challenging stunts, a swimming pooltype "bowl", and a pump track. No extreme stunts are included in the project. ACTON TAKEN: Member Christensen moved to endorse the proposal by the Salem Area Trail Alliance to construct and maintain bike trails in Wallace Marine Park. Seconded by Member Quillinan. Vote: All members were in favor- None opposed.

Alliance to construct and maintain bike trails in Wallace Marine Park? DATE OF DECSON: November 14, 2013 BACKGROUND: On July 15, 2013, SATA held a trail design workshop at the park.

5 April 27, (a). RESOLUTON NO A RESOLUTON AUTHORZNG THE CTY MANAGER TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT A LOCAL GOVERNMENT GRANT FROM THE OREGON PARKS AND RECREATON DEPARTMENT Whereas, the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is currently accepting applications for the Local Government Grant Small Grant Program; and Whereas, the City Council desires to participate in the Local Government Grant Program to the greatest extent possible, as a means of providing needed park and recreation acquisitions, improvements, and enhancements; and Whereas, the grant funds received would be used to complete the funding to construct a bike park in the north end of Wallace Marine Park; and Whereas, the bike park project is compliant with the Wallace Marine Park Master Plan; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CTY COUNCL OF THE CTY OF SALEM, OREGON, RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Authorization. The City Manager for tl:le City of Salem is hereby authorized to apply for and, if awarded, accept on behalf of the City, a Local Government Grant from Oregon Parks and Recreation Department for the construction of a bike park in the north end of Wallace Marine Park as specified in this resolution. Section 2. Certification. The City of Salem hereby certifies that the matching share needed in order to apply for the grant funds is readily available at the time of the adoption of this resolution. Section 3. This resolution is effective upon adoption. ADOPTED by the City Council this -~day of ATTEST: City Recorder Approved by City Attorney: --~---- Checked by: ~- Chandler

currently accepting applications for the Local Government Grant Small Grant Program; and Whereas, the City Council desires to participate in the Local Government Grant Program to the greatest extent

STAFF REPORT CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 3, 2015

STAFF REPORT CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 3, 2015 TO: FROM: RE: Nancy Kerry, City Manager Jim Marino, Assistant Director of Public Works Funding and Partnership with Bijou Bike Park Association to construct,