West Park Site Conceptual Design September 21, 2016

West Park Site Conceptual Design Adam Robinson Recreation Superintendent Town of Queen Creek Jeff Sherman Owner Sherman Design Studios

Concept: an abstract idea; a general notion Conceptual Design Concept: an abstract idea; a general notion Looking for: General flow of the park Spatial relation of amenities Impact on surrounding areas Most important amenities

Brief History 2002 – General Plan 2005 – Parks, Trails, & Open Space Master Plan 2007 – Five Park Master Plan 2009 – Great Recession 2014 – Legislative Changes take affect

Site Name Acres 1 Johan DeKieser Property 6.71 2 Johan DeKieser Property 0.246 3 Triangle (Town Property) 2.095 4 New Park Site 29.82 5 Future Phase Park 27.34 6 Future Phase Park 9.253

Public Input June 15 - Council approved the West Park conceptual design project July 12 - Three concepts presented to PRAC August 6 - Parks & Recreation Master Plan Update public forum July 14 - August 15 - Online poll with 803 participants (615 of which were QC residents) August 16 - PRAC voted on final recommendation to Council September 21 - Town Council to vote on PRAC recommended concept design for the West Park site

30-Acre Park Site Impact fee $$ used only for 30 acres Immediate needs addressed Additional Park amenities Potential amenities Natural progression to future lake area Long frontage with Queen Creek Wash Direct connection to the wash trail

Alternative “B”

Council Approves Concept Design detail, engineering, preconstruction Project Timeline Council Approves Concept September 2016 Park Construction July 2017 – Summer 2018 Design detail, engineering, preconstruction Oct 2016 – June 2017 Grand Opening!!! Summer 2018

Fiscal Impact Estimated Project Cost: $17 M. Funding Varies Based on Four Project Elements Options Exist Final Recommendations at Time of Construction Contract Award Project Element Source of Funds Amount Park Improvements (excluding Splash Pad) Park Impact Fees (post 8/1/14) and Operating Budget Savings $13.40 M Splash Pad Park Impact Fees (pre 8/1/14) or Operating Budget Savings $0.45 M Streets Street Impact Fees and 2% Dedicated Construction Sales Tax $1.9 M Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Water and Wastewater Capacity Fees or Savings $1.3 M TOTAL $17 M

Park Naming Policy Criteria to name parks: Geographical location of the park, or Natural / geological features Cultural or historical significance The family name of an individual or a family who’ve made a significant contribution to the community, country, state, or the field of parks & recreation Use of the park

Motion Move to approve the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee recommended conceptual design for the West Park site, giving staff direction to move forward the process for architectural and construction designs, procuring a general contractor, and constructing the park. Alternatives Approve PRAC recommended concept, but with specific directions for changes Choose not to approve at this time; direct staff to make changes to the proposed design and bring back to Council at a future date Choose not to approve at this time; direct staff to suspend the project

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