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Parks and Recreation City of Spokane Valley Parks and Recreation • . Study Committee Report To City Council f TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Page 3 General Overview Page 4 Recreational Programs Page 4 Mirabeau Point Page 5 Special Use facilities Page 6 Level of Service Page 6 Vision Statement Page 7 Recommendations Transition Phase Page 7 Mid-Term Phase Page 8 Long-Term Phase Page 9 Estimated Costs Page 10 Potential Funding Sources Page 11 Appendix Page 13 #1 General Parks Description 42 Map of Parks in City of Spokane-Valley #3 2002 Operating Statistics for Swimming Pools #4- Newspaper article on Mirabeau Point ownership #5 Mirabeau Point Trails & Major features #6 Metropolitan Parks District Option #7 Parks Cost Review and Analysis #8 - 21 Individual Parks and facilities Descriptions 2 I. Introduction The purpose of this report is to provide information and recommendations to the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley to enable knowledgeable decisions regarding Parks and Recreation facilities/programs in the new City.. Many hours of research, study and discussion went into this report from the members of the Parks and Recreation Study Committee: Sara Learning, Ana Matthews, Angie Davis, Ben Wick, DeeDee Loberg, Don Gorman, Eric Sawyer, Sandy Cozzetto, Hal and Gae Moffitt, Irene Anrode, Jim Haley, Jim Huttenmaier, John Sisser, Kay Bryant, Lois Harger, Norma Barrett-Lincoln, Norma Ventris, Pat Ewers,.Peggy Doering, Rico Reed, Chris Polito, and our Chair Glenn Clapper. This report was prepared by: Jim Huttenmaier, 1306 S. Virginia, Spokane, «TA 99216. Phone: Home - 922-2049 or Work-742-9358. A special word of appreciation must be expressed to the staff of the Spokane County Parks and Recreation Department for their sharing of detailed information, including Director Doug Chase, and Maintenance Supervisor Bob Hughes. The recommendations contained in this report are divided into three major action-plan categories: Transition Phase (the first 6 monihs); Mid-Term Phase (from 6 months to year) and Long Range Phase (1 year and beyond).. 3 11. General Overview There are a total of eight (8) community parks, three (3) public swimming pools, one (1) regional park, three (3) special use facilities, and one (1) natural area defned within the boundaries of the City of Spokane Valley. Totaling 164.6 acres, all are currently maintained by the Spokane County Parks, Recreation and Golf Department. In addition, approximately seven (7) miles of the Centennial Trail are within the new City boundaries. While the County Parks and Recreation Department has maintained these seven (7) miles, the Centennial Trail is actually owned by Washington'State Parks Department. In addition to the parks, the facilities include swimming pools at Park Road, Terrace View, and Valley Mission Parks; Mirabeau Point is classified as a Regional Park; Opportunity Township Hall,.the Valley Senior Center and the Western Dance Center are described as special use facilities, and Myrtle Point - adjacent to the Spokane River and through which the Centennial Trail runs - qualifies as the natural area. A description of the. parks and other facilities, along with a map, has been included as Appendix #'s 1 and 2. Individual parks and facilities descriptions are included as Appendix #'s 8 to 21. The Spokane County Parks and Recreation Department, with the assistance of landscape architects T.C. Sherry & Associates, has estimated that park property/facility replacement value is $17,845,000. Very visible facilities such as Plante's Ferry Park and Plante's Ferry Regional Sports Complex, just north of Trent Avenue, and the Dishman Hills Natural Area, immediately south of Appleway Avenue, are not included ,A ithin the boundaries of the new City. III. Recreation Programs Spokane County Parks, Recreation and Golf currently provides organized Recreation Services in three areas within the boundaries of the City of Spokane Valley - aquatics, adult sports, and Senior Center. Aquatics services include both swimming lessons and public swimming at the three- identified pools. While these are "user pay" services, the total 2002 revenues were $34,234 compared *to tota1.2002 operating costs of $148,547, meaning Spokane County subsidized these aquatics services by a total of $114,313. See Appendix # 3. The County Adult Sports program includes softball, basketball; and volleyball. In 2001, there were a total of 242 softball teams, 129 basketball team's, and-216 volleyball teams ,,vith participants coming from all corners of the County, as well as neighboring Counties. In softball, four (4) of the 29 fields utilized are at community parks within the newv City boundaries - Terrace View, Browns, Valley Mission and Edgecliff. The basketball and volleyball programs utilize school gymnasiums in the Mead, Central Valley, East Valley, and West Valley School Districts. Spokane County is planning to continue to operate these adult sports programs after the new City is incorporated. 4. IV IV. Mirabeau Point Mirabeau Point is a multiuse regional park campus being developed for public recreational, educational and cultural activities. The 82 acre site was donated by Inland Empire Paper Company. Approximately 24 of these acres were given to the Washington State Parks for the Centennial Trail, approximately 10 to the YMCA, and the remaining 48 acres to Mirabeau Point, Inc. The Spokane. County Commissioners, later, purchased an additional 6.5 acres (located at both the south and north ends of the campus) to firm up the boundaries. By request of Mirabeau Point, Inc., Spokane County Parks has provided regular maintenance of park related improvements - water falls, picnic shelter, trails, etc. General oversight is provided by Mirabeau Point, Inc., a non-profit organization composed of a Board of Trustees, which is chaired by Greg Bever. Spokane County has recently taken possession of the land. This was necessary to finalize a $2 million Washington State grant, which will be spent to build the 10-acre Mirabeau Meadows and complete design documents for CenterPlace. The County anticipates going to bid on both of these projects in early - January/February 2003. Further detail is provided in a newspaper article attached as Appendix #4. Infrastructure work, such as extension of water and sewer lines, the laying of fiber-optic cable and the construction of Mirabeau Parkway - which loops from Pines Road to Indiana Avenue - has been completed. The YMCA opened May 1, 2000, on about 10 acres of land within the Mirabeau Point development. In the heart of Mirabeau Point is Mirabeau Springs, a 40-foot waterfall cascading into a pond surrounded by a boardwalk, picnic shelter and a fishing dock. A main feature at Mirabeau Point will be CenterPlace.- Preliminary designed as a 38,000 square foot facility with three wings: a senior center, an educational and business center, and a cultural center. The senior center wing will replace an aging senior center facility currently in operation on Mission Avenue, adjacent to Valley Mission Park. This wing is. planned to support arts and crafts, a wellness center, dining, games, and other activities. . The education and business 'wing is envisioned to provide space for adult education classes, workforce. development/training, and include an 108-seat high-tech lecture hall to be used for both business training and educational classes. In the cultural and performing arts center, theatre, dance, story-telling, music and the arts can be showcased in a community center setting. Full kitchen facilities will be designed to accommodate large meetings/events, and provide senior meals. Other features are: a 10 - acre Mirabeau Meadows, designed as a popular site for family picnics, outdoor concerts, Valleyfest, corporate outings, or a farmers market; Mirabeau Courtyard featuring a youth leadership wall, a pond for.seasonal activities such as ice skating, and areas for nighttime star gazing; and a Children's Universal Park where all children, regardless of physical limitations, can play and learn. A Mirabeau 'rails Map that delineates major features is included as Appendix # 5. V. Special Use Facilities The Valley Senior Center with both social and recreational opportunities for this segment of the population has been operated by Spokane County for approximately thirty (30) years. Employees include a half-time Coordinator, a part-time Bus Driver, and a part- time Custodian. The subsidy provided by Spokane County to operate the Senior Center totaled $37,202 in 2002,, inclusive of wages and maintenance and operation. The Senior Center is scheduled to move to CenterPlace in Mirabeau Point, when that building is completed. Opportunity Township Hall was acquired by Spokane County in 1990 and in 1996 was established as an Historic Landmark. As an historic landmark the building is subject to the U. S. Department of.Interior's Guidelines for Historic Buildings. Between April, 2000, and November, 2002, the County had a signed lease agreement for a private business. That lease has been terminated. The Western Dance Center at Sullivan Park has been leased from the County by the Western Dance Association since 1971. In 1999, the County negotiated a new lease agreement, which calls for a payment of $500 per month and requires the lessee to pay all, utility costs, along with being responsible for building supplies, janitorial services, kitchen facilities and similar uses. VI. Level of Service The National Recreation and Park Association recommends that a park system, at a minimum, be composed of a "core" system of parklands with a total of 6.25 to 10.5. acres. of developed open space per 1,000 population. Establishing park guidelines helps to evaluate the relative value and public benefits of potential acquisitions. 'Guidelines can, be used to screen out properties with excessive problems or insufficient public'benefit. Spokane County has set a goal of obtaining a level of service for community parks that equals 1.4 acres per 1000 population inside the Urban Growth Area and for regional parks that equals 11.7 acres per 1,000 population outside of the UGA boundaries. Based upon a population estimate of.81,000 and a total of 165 acres of park land within the boundaries of the new City of Spokane Valley, the current level of service is 2.04 acres of developed open space per 1,000 population. 6 VII. Vision Statement The City of Spokane Valley Parks and Recreation Department enriches the community by acquiring, enhancing, operating and protecting a diverse system of recreational, cultural, historical and natural sites. The Department fosters parks and recreation programs to provide enjoyment. connect people to place, generate economic and community development, and improve.the community's health and quality of life, while building a legacy for future generations. As you will recognize in our recommendations, we believe that public involvement in the new City's parks and recreation program is vital in order to: • Engage'residents as stewards to help preserve the legacy of parks and recreation'for future generations; • Educate the public and governmental leaders about the value, benefits and condition of the parks system; • Give life and beauty to the parks system; • Collaborate and partner with public and private agencies to advance parks and recreation; • Remain flexible and responsive to the changing demographics and the emerging trends in recreation; and • Increase the proportion of citizens who participate in active and passive forms of recreation'helping to build a healthy and enriched community. VUL ' Recommendations Transition Phase - the first six (6) months: A. The City Council should seek ownership of the parks, swimming pools and special use facilities within the boundaries of the City of Spokane Valley from Spokane County. While provision ofparkv and recreation activities is not required under Washington State law, we believe the citizens of the new City expect the continuance of such facilities and services under local jurisdiction. B. The City Council should contract with the Spokane County Parks and Recreation Department for maintenance and operation of these facilities for the initial 12'month period of time,. with an option to renew for a second 12 month period. The Study Committee recommends this-option as being the most cost effective during this initial transition phase. While providing a smooth transition, it allows time for a study on cost comparisons with other contracted service providers and the potential of the City providing service. 7 C. The City Council should establish a budget for Parks and Recreation that is equal to five percent (5%) of the total City budget. The Study Committee believes this is a minimum budget to not only maintain the present level of services, but also to grow to a level of service that is much closer to the recommended standard referenced earlier. :These initial budget dollars allow for the City to complete proposed capital projects at Ba four Park and Park Road Swimming Pool, along with maintenance and operation: of facilities being completed at Mirabeau Point (Mirabeau Meadows and others). And, it will allow both the hiring of a full-time Parks Director as well as the compilation of the City's own Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan. Setting aside this 5% of the City budgetfor the Parks Department establishes a commitment to the citizens of the new City that there is and will continue to be a consistent commitment to parks on an annual basis and that quality of life in the new City is important. D. The City Council should adopt the Spokane County Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan - 2002. By adopting this Plan, the City of Spokane Valley may immediately compete for grants from State and Federal sources that may be used for both acquisition of land and improvements of existing facilities. The City can develop our own Plan during the first year of existence with significant citizen input. E. The City Council should include recognition/requirements for green space, parks, and open space as )Land Use Ordinances and City Building and Zoning Codes are being formalized and adopted. A complete Parks system must plan for and ineet the growing needs of an increasingly urbanized area. Land Use Ordinances, City Building and Zoning Codes. can include such options as dedication of land, donated labor/equipment/materials, or negotiation on payment of a fee for establishment of such parkfacilities within a designated area. Mid-Term Phase - from 6 months to 1 year A. The City Council should hire a full-time Parks Director. In research, the Study Committee could f nd no city of similar size that did not have a Parks Director and, in most cases, several other full-time staff for program operation and maintenance. The responsibilities of the Parks Director could include: coordination of maintenance'and operation contract with Spokane County; research and apply for possible grant funding; study and prepare a report on cost of park maintenance; work with an appointed Parks Advisory .Board on determining level or service expected by residents of the City; and much more. 8 B. The City Council should form/appoint a Parks Advisory Board. As envisioned by the Study Committee, this PAB would be composed of a cross- section of nine (9) residents of the community - including at least two youth - who serve uncompensated staggered terms of'3 to 4 years. Each Council member could appoint one individual, with the Mayor appointing the two youth representatives. The PAB responsibilities would include: advising the Parks Director and the City Council; conducting a series of public meetings and surveys to determine what level of services residents of the City expect; to help prepare the City's Parks Plan; and be a general sounding board throughout the community. C. The City Council should compile a 5-year Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan for the City of Spokane Valley. Similar to the County Plan, but focused on the new City, this Plan not only sets direction for the Parks Department, based on citizen input, but.also continues to position the Cityfor both state and federal grants in the arena of parks and recreation. The Parks Advisory Board can assist in compiling this Plan. D. The City Council should begin the review of plans for construction and/or replacement of Valley Mission Pool. Spokane County recently declined to move forward with plans to replace the aging Valley Mission Pool and deferred such a decision to the new City Council. However, the County did set-aside approximatelv.S1.6 million for construction of this new family oriented facility and will make those funds available to the City of the Spokane Valley whenlif we decide to move forward on this project. The Study Committee recommends early action on this issue, not knowing how long the County intends to hold these monies in a set-aside mode. It is also well known that the current Valley Mission Pool facility will require a minimum of $40, 000 to S50, 000 in improvements to make it operational for the 2003 season. The County has authorized this work to be. completed using a portion of the set-aside funds. How long before the next . .hand-aid is needed on this aging facility is anyone's guess. Doing this study and compiling information would be one of the first responsibilities of the new Parks Advisory Board Long-Range Phase - 1 year and beyond A. The City Council should consider establishing a Metropolitan Park District. A JWPD. is a municipal corporation that may manage, control, improve, maintain, and acquire parks, parkways, and recreational facilities. The MpD boundaries may include portions of one or more cities and counties and is created by a vote of the residents living within the proposed boundaries. The Study Committee suggests two options for a JWD - one for the future development of iVirabeau Point (in cooperation with the County) and the second to remove funding for 9 parks and recreation activities from the general fund budget of the City (as the City of Pullman has accomplished). See Appendix #6jor more detail. B. The City Council should initiate discussions with Central Valley School Board on potential surplus property for recreational purposes. Within 3 to 4 years, Central Valley School Board will declare as surplus the old University High School property, the Keystone Elementary School property, and possibly the North .Pines Junior High School property. All of these school properties have already developed extensive play and athletic fields that could be used to increase the availability of such facilities to residents of the City, along with creating a regionally recognized recreation center for a variety of sports. Acquiring these already developed properties could be cost effective. C. The City Council should initiate discussions with existing Water Districts and other similar utilities about using property for smaller "pocket". parks. "Pocket" Parks can best be defined as a small area, usually one or two lots in size within easy walking distance of a neighborhood. "Pocket" Parks might be simply open, green space where children congregate for activities or they might have one or two pieces of play equipment that children and their parents can use. The goal of the Study Committee is to create a network of "pocket" parks in residential neighborhoods throughout the City so that no park/activity area is more than a five (5) minute walkaway. D. The City Council should establish a "Friends of our Parks Foundation". While parks are supported by tax dollars, often individuals, businesses, service clubs and private foundations want to contribute private support for enhancements and/or scholarships. A separate 501(c)(3) non profit foundation with its own board of directors could work closely with the Parks Department on specific projects such as.iWirabeau Print or to.find scholarship dollars needed to fund swimming lessons or other activities. The possibilities are endless and the effect-is to leverage available dollars to their utmost potential. IX: Estimated Costs Spokane County's park maintenance, operations and manpower needs are fimded from the County's general fund budget. Monies for the,general fund come primarily from property takes and retail sales taxes. The Parks Department must compete annually for these allocated dollars along with many other County departments- Sheriffs Office, Assessor's Office, Auditor's Office, County Prosecutor, etc. General fund allocations budgeted to. the County Parks Department has risen from S1.1 mullion or 1.3% of the General fund in 1966 to $3.3 million or 2.7% of the General fund in 2000. In 2002, the County Commissioners allocated $2.7 million or 2% of the General fund to the Rarks Department. Capital investment dollars used to purchase park property, • 10 major pieces of maintenance equipment, and to replace playground equipment were allocated by the County Commissioners from other funding sources, such as real estate excise tax and surplus funds. As furnished by Spokane County in June of 2002, estimated annual expenses include: Maintenance & operation of park property/facilities Administration Utilization of County services Aquatics services TOTAL EXPENSES Spokane County also furnished estimated annual revenues: Lease -for Splash Down at Valley Mission Park Opportunity Township Hall Lease Western Dance Hall Lease Park Road Pool User Fee Terrace View Pool User Fee Valle), Mission Pool User Fee TOTAL REVENUES See Appendix # 7 for individual park expenditures $472,576.00* 92,515.00** 59,902.00*** 148,547.00 $773,540.00 $ 30,000.00 8,400.00 6,000.00. 8,921.00 14,311.00 11.002.00. $ 78,634.00 * Maintenance and operation includes: utilities, parts & supplies, equipment replacement, and personnel (wageslbenefits). Administrative expenses-are a percentage of wages/benefits for Park Director, Recreation Coordinator, accounting, etc. ***Utilization of other County services includes: purchasing, liability insurance, Treasurer, Auditor, Human Relations, Assessor, County Attorney, etc. These expense and revenue figures were provided by Spokane County for discussion purposes only and do not reflect a more complete review currently underway by the County Parks and Recreation Department and the County Commissioners..The-Study Committee was told this more complete review might detail actual expenses that are higher than those used in this report. X: Potential Funding Sources Most'approaches to acquire, develop, and maintain parks and open spaces will require the expenditure of public funds. To-leverage these public dollars to their fullest advantage, gran ts from state or federal sources can-be sought and utilized for this purpose. Because of increasing competition for these scarce resources, exclusive reliance on this type of 11 funding sources will-not succeed. The new City of Spokane Valley will need creative approaches to locating the needed funds. Among the sources that may be considered arc: Impact or mitigation fees. The authority to impose fees to mitigate the impact of development is set forth in the Growth Management Act and in the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA). The ability to impose impact fees would require the new City to adopt a specific impact fee ordinance. Once collected; such funds may only be used in a manner which will mitigate the identified impact. If funds are collected to meet the demand created for recreational opportunities, they may then be used as part of an overall funding strategy to acquire, preserve or protect parks and open space. Mitigation funds may be used as a local share to leverage funds from other sources. > Grants or loans from foundations. Many foundations are dedicated to environmental stewardship, including the acquisition or conservation of parks and open spaces. Foundations may be established as independent organizations or as a charitable extension of a corporation. ➢ Dedicated revenues from local taxes and fees. Sometimes subject to the approval of voters, the City may authorize the use of local taxes to pay for the costs associated with acquiring or conserving parks and open space. Some examples: o Property or Sales Taxes. The new City may use these funds through the annual budgeting process to pay for the acquisition,: development, or maintenance of parks and open space. Such funds may also be used as a local share to leverage funds from outside sources. o Real Estate Excise Tax (REET). The acquisition and improvement of parks and open space through purchase or easement is an eligible activity for funds fYom this source. o The Real :Estate Environmental Endowment (TREE). This program, which would require approval of voters, permits the assessment of an additional one (1 percent tax on real estate transactions, with the • proceeds of the tax to be used for acquisition or conservation of lands. o Bonds. The proceeds of a bond sale may be used for the acquisition or improvement of land, for the purchase of easements,.or for other related uses. The bonds are repaid over time from revenues generated through taxes or other sources. o Voter-approved Property Tax Levy. The City could request a voter- approved property tax levy increase in a specific amount that would be effective for a specified period of time.. The revenues could be used to either retire the bond specified above or to augment existing funds. o User Fees. Some 'specialized facilities may charge a fee for their use. The collection of a user fee is a commonly-acceptdd method to help pay the . costs of high-maintenance facilities - such as- golf courses, ski slopes and swimming -pools. 12 APPENDIX 13 Spokane County Parks Within Spokane Valley Incorporation Boundaries n 0 N / N v m C Y M a Y ` y 0 C CL E c 3 € Q N ' u. ' w a 0) .(yi a 0 9 O v a a a N Q c ~ O u 0 0 = 6 O " 0 E Q ti m 0 a o 0 N W o w C E £ o V ` N c y o. « N PARK NAME a O O a m o Y a g (x N T C n i U) ix U) c LL Balfour cp 1 2.8 2.8 35 1 0 1 Y 0 Y 1 1 volleyball Brown's cp 3 8.2 8.2 83 4 1 1 Y 1 1 1 Buttercup cp 3 10.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Castle cp 1 2.7 2.7 0 1 0 Y 0 0 0 Edgecliff cp 1 4.8 4.8 35 3 1 1 Y 1 2 1 tennis basketball Mirabeau* cp/rp 2 16 54.5 15.0 0 0 0 0 Y 2 2 pond Myrtle Point n.area 2 31.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 centennial trail Opportunity Township Hall su 0 0.2 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Park Road Pool su 0 1 2.0 2.0 Y 0 0 0 Y 0 1 1 pool Sullivan cp 3 10.3 5.0 37 0 0 1 Y 5 Y 3 1 square dance Terrace Vie 3 9.1 9.1 ] Y 1 1 1 Y 0 Y 2 1 pool Valley Mission E 6 .20.0 20.0 3 1 1 Y 1 2 2 pool arena Valley Mission Pool 1 2 7.2 7.2 Y 0 0 0 0 0 0 pool Valley Senior Center 0 1 2.0 2.0 0 0 0 0 2 2 Centennial Trail estimated 7 of 13 miles located within new city boundaries Totals 41% 1164-61 'Of the 54.5 acres, 6.5 are owned, and transfer of ownership for the remaining 48 acres is currently in progress 00 'a CD G2. >C Parks in Spokane Valley i` L:1 eilesley Lr- Myrtle Point] ~iver r Mvabesu Vale 1,mt1 lon Party J d POW i ianbf Gntar Sullivan ent ~ Opptr»I~TprItld Mia ~a,taur Shellev Lake EdgsclKT j •J f~tiscv Nam 6 Pogl ~ 6r 2 0 2 4 Miles i Appendix I2 Operating Statistics for Valley Pools Valley Mission Revenue $11,002.00 Wages $25,40600 utll tlee 54,417 OO Miscellaneous $8,564.04 Adman & Maint Safari $13,787.00 costs: . $52,147 DO ! l mvenues, Total } , $11,002.00 Revenue Wages Utilities Miscellaneous Total revenues Terrace View $14,311.00 $21,496-00 $4,640.00 S7,627-00 $13,787.00 $14,311,00 Adrriin 3 Mm~r# sale 4 29% wn" Mle arwou4 4S% 10% sl♦ Olson ammunumous 0 AdrT4 n a Mont secerras N07i_: mvenues covered 3l% cd operating cosft1hr Ef !A pod Park Rd. Pool Park Rd. Pool Revenuer $8.921.40 Wages 520,11$_(}0 Admin & MWM Utilities $7,+450,0 01 S-igerkm Miscellaneous $7,500.1x0 26% "x I■Utllltbe Admin & Maint Salaries $13,787.00 FlMlsr liaixwus Nrl sus t ""olsl casts: 348,850,00 Nw ~iDAdHn b Mehl Salaries 1 Total revenues'. $$,021.00 15% 3A NOTE. rn 2002, turn s cowered 26% of Wrong is hw this PGd Wages: Includes IPteguards and swim lrnsbvc vr$ U8111 1es: Indudes gas, 6ectricity, and water. Includes chemicals, telephone, main%nance supplies, cash receipts, and transmit4ail6.. tion S Maintenance Salaries: Includes % of Recreation Program Coordinator, C]fice Aswatant 4, Tech 4. Trades Spacia3!st aria Maintenance Extra Help. _ C4t'm fed taai 2002 operating casts: $148,547.00 gCornbine+d total 2002 revenues: -S34,234_00 Estimated "Actual" Operating Costs to Spokane Cou* for 2003: $114,313-00 *NOTE. Rever+uastypically very 10.20% per year, up or do", dependarft apoo weather rsf Valley Mission Pdarnn i1, tlah 5u€a++-~es a;. 1+VA" 0% Mfw-. 3r'Llt ma Ul1lIJcl 8% ■ wam I ~ rdfeceitaneaue LDM7n d Mslnt NOTE' jr? 2002, revenues cavemd 22% of operating costs for fts poW Terrace 'dew Spokane,.Wash. Coeur d'Alene,'tclaho 1 + • .i ~ _h"~'.~.-t^.tw.. - ....r _ i - a'_• 5. _ Wit...:.,. _ 'al6a' t t~ex:rt .i hr a ! _ rr r; ' ib a i itt ~ f' ~ i ~ ; 1 f. ;i, A , r_ ; r L 1 w~.. V>. ti r c t A ~P'> , ti Y „ ~ • ~ ~ - yY ! ~ a j' i f rr S T f JtS~ ~ • t . ljj~f;~, . r ~ .-0, 2- ~ 5 ,-r w « 'Fi R4 cJk.r' ?r h~ia2?~7 `s r ~~eR•rr R: `'S-4v ,v+~C}; .~1~~' lYT L l+,:rv r# ~ 4. 4 y Fo~n eau. _ • n ' h By Sara jleamirig r, ~eoome fi*d cro jewel _of the'Valley ; tirne,and coinimrt so,much to a.project; as Land transfer ll * [ $lQNlT1C% r', The :county`.agrced';co ,step rn.'as' '.ourtrustees liavedorie,its.rea yreward-' - g. final ly;sec it commaao.fruitic~n" -~keyin,obtaming..- surrogate•'•leaders of the:h4iralieau •prcr, in nd, - I. ,~pUkanetVll~ res~dents.lust acquired `ect:in. May,. Statt?'grant, 'a-new;park,.,: ' 4 a , S okaiie'UaIIeVLdec des thfafe of he,: secluhrenoD thet$2 m Ilion Irani aw ird~ d`.to ' ~hq project; Other SpoF:ane Count}`,ciininrs5fon~rs have aunty: parks witlrn the; newly inccyrpor the-prolectb} t)ie sfate last year,%F3e3er r~.i►,~ ;patois will'; taken:possession of-1\tr~abe~tu;I'giitt,ahe :dted boundaries:' :said: planned 8o=acre com,vunitvfComplex rn, eventually ~`jf seemed like the logical thtnb to d' s : 7lre Brant iti a~i; extensiori,of a. reyious'' u : go. the S S.ane.:ValIcy.; p .5 million'grant. awarded in 1996; Ua : c pei ince the new. City:really isn't that orga=o to new,eity, a;CommiSsieriers signed papeiwnrk- that.,,..' nindI'ec,.l Commis5toner K to McCaslrn. ri'' The, land had to he in the hands of t~ j,~ transferred ownership•of the land to°the r. , said Fridgy:. _..governnierit agency, in "oid~> for t;the ar~unty iVov 15 l:;AicCashn'saidKthe eovtity`hopes even , .m0ncy to 6etdi~bursed y '11ie'9and:"= 'donated by she' Inland ,~;tiially fo:,transfe'r the_prunerty;-algnor 'over.-,the, prstew m6fiths, ; cq;lnty, Ernpiie Pdper'Co ~in'•1999 „:.'%"vas'being: 'the a2'oth~r patk5, twe'r;to thc.city, , officials were working with A e, state=to.. held fbr the nonlirofit Mirabeau Pointe . ror_M rabeau trustees; the.land trans write ar contract thatrwould;sccure- the t. rci'ect+;bo~>ril' of, tri~stecs ,;tiy:'; iriland' 'fer is' roof thatdespiteprevious sturrt- 2:millioii,~and case fears':rhat the moncy.-` ~a[4~; ' liwest I nd Trust flilin blocks ehe piolucfinally-is,makung later,woirld be lostao louming construe-. - 4s r Flo,, "We..have n.g'reat deal°Afrpridelm; that progress; . } r « tron•deadlii 'g~"`'' - w*evverc atiloto holdbnto,ih+s land;".said "Its been,ia !nng ha I sand, C'rrr * 1~h'iS grant has kind of bceri the first' Chris 17e~orest executrvc`ciirector of the,' r 13ever;:p`residenti of tkz;Miribeau Point! :domino in ,the pro~ect,:'said Doug.C hase yy ;land. trust- I 'really. think its 'going to ,,truStEi.ti: "When;you•`dediuitc~ tlus¢'mucti tourity parks''ditd.t ,It also Establishes- 'b b (D t~ k~ •A S6.daj,-Novvn.b i 24,2002' Page-B3 c ` • C r - 1 s - ~ '.Y j t r LQkt mot- Y' r r O -the paraincters,related to usingthe`gant rnor cultural aiiil 'eilucahon center: ~ dallars Giadirig weirk oniMiis For mpnth5<Ghe Mtralieau FointJtriist- was scheduled I-fci'begin'"thj ,fail' =:eee were operiting.uitder the.belief that. ,:epbineersad~~isedagainstdotng•ariy.w'ork. . -::they had to sperid the mane before;the _eod i Ohe fiscal biennitini to Jiine 2003.. unytl: the spring~;• Cbase'said.; r• Tiut.countyjofficials vrere 3f;1e to deter- : The. project will - go 'out for' bid in _ mme'•ttiat the -Mir abeau trustees :have January or hebruery, wit}i, grading:be;iri spent,or'raised rnore than.enougli match; riing'sometiinc in•the spring,--Q ase.said, ing money a requirerncnt of the grant 1, ever said i~lirabeau trUStees will:meet - to receive all of :e;4tint.dollars -wit h~Countty Cgmmiskiori_'e6 vf6n&3,, th We've,NOri ~d awful hartl and really ,t.rt`setttng'pnonties far fiituTe prgicm ; 'ling to,get this,'ddne, and 1 thinl: we Ira~c rand:.allocating money for,tliose plain:: .~firiall} ~m~ide tle' latit tiur'dle, ' titiid Gary;` , • : • • , , ' Tuber„ fauhties` director fa ::Spokane, ra a are going to,continue: to work and. " . County:.'•'I uhdf. helped.. vnte ;the grant move•.the. protect forward;"- F3ever: saiQ. ' - " between lhhe state and'=t_he county Wupefully; we, arc going to start to have IM6 $2•million will be used to-build thy, some fun. now PO-acre "mir<ibeau Meadows of thc,norfh The rnland Empire Taper Co ispIUV iid end of the ppark,,and finish design docu.by: Cciwles`.,PubliShing Co,-•'w~ich•.at5u mcnts` for,(, nter ace,.a conibiired se ownS;Th' Spokesman-Review ' MIRABEAU TRAILS NATURAL AREA Trail Name Mirabeau -Z North Trailhead ° Mirabeau P Meadows -p G _ P 4 27 Mirabeau Trails Natural O Area t3 DF 2 ` ® D 6 DF' IN 12 11 RR Mirabeau South Trailhead 1. Mirabeau Discovery Trail 2. Mirabeau Woodland Trail 3. Meadows Loop Trail 4. Riverview Trail 5. Fort Mirabeau Trail 6. Coyote Trail 7. Shortcut Trail 8. The CanyonTrail 9. Red-Tail Trail 10. Rocky Top Trail 11. Two Pines Lookout Trail 12. Balsamroot Trail 13. Going to the Y Trail Trail Surface O Paved 1:1 Gravel Q Bark Aooofl Place QQ 13 Mirabeau Springs Gneiss Valley © The Canyon CenterPlace QD MCA 1-7 Drumming Circle RR Restroom q DF Drinking Foutain d U O C Donations for trail maintenance and operation are gratefully accepted by: Mirabeau Point Inc. Mansfield clo Madsen Mitchell Evenson Conrad Ave 216 M Howard St. Q Spokane, WA 99201 For more information e-mail: discoverCmirabeaupoint.org Courtesy of Mirabeau Point Design Consultant f Q DAVID EVANS ANOASSOCIATES mc. NJest 510 Cataldo Spokane Washington 99201 Phone: 509.327.8697 Appendix #6 Metropolitan Park Districts (MPD) Formation As An Option History First class cities in Washington State were first authorized to create Metropolitan Park Districts (MPD) in 1907. The MPD statutes were reenacted in 1943. In 2002, the Legislature amended the statutes to make it practical for cities and Counties, or a combination of them, to create MPDs. The Legislature also added "recreational facilities" as permitted use of MPD funds. Previously, MPDs were limited to the acquisition and management of parks, parkways, and boulevards. The first MPD was formed by Tacoma voters in 1907. The second MPD was formed in Yakima around 1945 and functioned until 1969. On September 17, 2002, residents in Pullman approved forming a .MPD by a 60% approval margin. The Pullman City Council placed the MPD on the ballot due to a $1.7 million shortfall in the City's General Fund, a portion of which was used to fund Parks and Recreation activities. In their resolution placing the MPD on the ballot, the Pullman City Council declared "Pullman Parks and Recreation are an essential element to the livability, public health, safety and welfare of Pullman residents. In order to provide and maintain the Parks and Recreation facilities and services an additional source of funding is necessary." A copy of the resolution is attached. Purpose A metropolitan park district may be created for the management, control, improvement, maintenance, and acquisition of parks, parkways, boulevards, and recreational facilities. Function and Powers of Metropolitan Park District List of District's Powers • May purchase, acquire and condemn lands within or without the boundaries of park district • May issue and sell warrants, short- term obligations, or general obligation bonds • May issue revenue bonds • Can petition for the creation of local improvement districts • May employ counsel, provide for park police officers, secretary of the board, and all necessary employees fay establish civil service for employees % Has power to regulate, manage and control, improve, acquire, extend and maintain, open and lay out, parks, park-ways, boulevards, avenues, aviation landings and playgrounds, within or without the park district, Has power to authorize o conduct and manage the letting of boats, or other anusement apparatus, o the operation of bath houses, o the purchase and sale of foodstuffs or other merchandise, o the giving of vocal or instrumental concerts or other entertainments, o the management and conduct of such forms of recreation or business as it shall judge desirable or beneficial for the public, or for the production of revenue for expenditure, for park purposes; May sel1, exchange, or otherwise dispose of surplus property Can annex territory Formation of Metropolitan Park-District A metropolitan park district may include territory located in portions of or all of '-one or mpre'cities or counties, or one or more cities and counties, when created or enlarged. There are two ways to initiate the formation of a park district; by petition and by a resolution of the governing body or bodies within which the district is to be located. (RCW 35.61.020) Local Government Resolution Method: A city or county may initiate district formation by adopting a resolution submitting a proposition for its formation to voters within the proposed district boundaries- If the district includes area within the county or other cities and counties, the legislative body of each city and/or county which includes a portion or all of the area in the district must adopt a resolution submitting the proposition to the voters. Citizen Petition Method: A metropolitan district may be initiated if a petition proposing its creation is submitted to the county auditor of each county in which all or a portion of the proposed district would be located, signed by at least fifteen percent of the registered voters residing in the area to be included. Where the petition is for creation of a district in more than one county, the petition shall be filed itli the county auditor oftlie comity having the greater area of the proposed district; and a copy fi led with each other count} auditor of the other counties covering the proposed district. Petition or l esoIutian Contents: The petition proposing the creation of a metropolitan park d (strict, or the resolution submitting the question to tlne voters, shall indicate the choice and describe the ccinposit-3 on of the initia] board of commissioners of the district that is proposed under RC 35. 1.0 0 and shall list a name for the district. (RCW 35.61.030) Three Alternative Governing Body Forms The resolution or petition submitting the ballot proposition shall designate the composition of the board of metropolitan park commissioners from among three alternatives. Metropolitan park districts created by a vote of the people prior to June 2002 may not change the composition and method of selection of their governing authority without approval of the voters. o Five Commissioners - Elected At Time of Formation: • :Five commissioners of the district may be selected at the same election at which the proposition is submitted to the voters as to whether a metropolitan park district is to be formed • The election of park commissioners shall be null and void if the metropolitan park district is not created. • Candidates shall run for specific commission positions. • No primary shall be held to nominate candidates. • The person receiving the greatest number of votes for each position shall be elected as a commissioner. • The staggering of the terms of office shall occur as follows: • (a) The two persons elected receiving the two greatest numbers of votes shall be elected to six-year terms of office if the election is held in an odd-numbered year or five-year terms of office if the election is held in an even-numbered year; • (b) the two persons elected receiving the next two greatest numbers of votes shall be elected to four-year terms of office if the election is held in an odd-numbered year or three-year terms of office if the election is held in an even- numbered year, and • (c) the other person elected shall be elected to a two-year term of office if the election is held in an odd-numbered year or a one-year term of office if the election is held in an even-numbered year. • The initial commissioners shall take office immediately when elected and qualified, and for purposes of computing their terms of office, the terms shall be assumed to commence on the first day of January in the year after they are elected. • Thereafter, all commissioners shall be elected to six-year terms of office. • All commissioners serve until their respective successors are elected, qualified, and assume office in accordance with RCW 29.04.170. • Vacancies shall be filled as provided in chapter 42.12 RCW. o. District Wholly in City or in County: In a district wholly located within a city or within the unincorporated area of a county: ■ The governing body of such city or legislative authority of such county may be designated to serve in an ex officio capacity as the board of metropolitan park commissioners, provided that when. creation of the district is proposed by citizen petition, the city or county approves by resolution such designation. o One or More Cities or Counties: Where the proposed district is located within more than one city, more than one county, or any combination of cities and counties: • Each city governing body and county legislative authority may be designated to collectively serve ex officio as the board of metropolitan park commissioners through selection of one or more members from each to serve as the board, provided that • When creation of the district is proposed by citizen petition, each city governing body and county legislative authority approve by resolution such designation. • Within six months of the date of certification of election results approving creation of the district, the size and membership of the board shall be determined through interlocal agreement of each city and county. The interlocal agreement shall specify the method for filling vacancies on the board. Election to Form District Where No Boundary Review Board The ballot proposition authorizing-creation of a metropolitan park district shall appear on the ballot of the next general election or at the next special election date specified under RCW 29.13.020 occurring sixty or more days after o the last resolution proposing the creation of the park district is adopted 0 or the date the county auditor certifies that the petition proposing creating the district has sufficient valid signatures Where a petition is filed with two or more county auditors, the county auditors shall confer and issue a joint certification Where Boundary Review Board Exists • Where the proposed district is located wholly or in part in a county where there is boundary review board, notice of the proposal shall be filed with the boundary review board • A special election is held on the date specified under RC~V 29.13.020 that is sixty or more days after proposal is approved or is deemed to have approved by boundary review board City Exception The creation of a metropolitan park district is n t subject to review by a boundary review board if the proposed district only includes one or more cities Passage of Proposition If a majority of the voters voting the creation of the metropolitan park district, the metropolitan park district, shall be created as a municipal corporation effective immediately upon certification of the election results and its name shall be that designated in the ballot proposition. (RCW 35.61.040) Governing Body See Three Alternative Governing Body Ems under Formation for details o The metropolitan park board may be composed in any of the following alternatives: • Five commissioners may be elected at the same election creating the district; • For a district located entirely within one city or the unincorporated area of one county, the legislative authority of the city or county may act as the metropolitan park board; or • For a district located in multiple cities or counties, each legislative authority may appoint one or more members to serve as the board. o The governing structure of an existing (before June 13, 2002) metropolitan park district may not be changed without the approval of the voters Adding Area - Enlargement Territory by virtue of its annexation to any city that lies entirely within a park district shall be deemed to be within the limits of the metropolitan park district. Such an extension of a park district's boundaries shall not be subject to review by a boundary review board independent of the board's review of the city annexation of territory. (RCW 35.61.020) The territory adjoining a metropolitan park district may be annexed into the district upon petition and an election. o The petition shall define the territory proposed to be annexed and must be signed by twenty-five registered voters, resident within the territory proposed to be annexed, unless o The territory is within the limits of another city then it must be signed by twenty percent of the registered voters residing within the territory proposed to be annexed. (RCW 35.61.250) Dissolution A district may be dissolved by a majority vote of members. Upon dissolution the district's liabilities are prorated, and turned over to the city and/or county to the extent the district was respectively located in each, when: o (1) Such city and/or county, through its governing officials, agrees to, and petitions for, such dissolution and the assumption of such assets and liabilities, or, (2) Ten percent of the voters of such city and/or county who voted at the last general election petition the governing officials for such a vote. (RCW 35.61.310) Disincorporation of district located in county with a population of 210,000 or more and inactive for five years, see Chapter 57.90 RCW Not an official copy. City of Pullman RESOLUTION NO. R- -02 A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE SUBIMISSION OF A PROPOSITION TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE CITY OF PULLMAN AT THE SEPTEMBER ELECTION, FOR THEIR APPROVAL OR REJECTION, PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY TO CREATE A METROPOLITAN PARK DISTRICT PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 35.61 RCW TO BE GOVERNED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PULLMAN SERVING AS THE EX OFFICIO BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF SAID METROPOLITAN PARK DISTRICT; SETTING FORTH THE BALLOT PROPOSITION; AND DIRECTING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO CERTIFY TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION; DECLARING AN :EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS PROPERLY RELATED THERETO. WHEREAS, the city of Pullman is an Optional Municipal Code City, located in Whitman County, Washington, duly organized and existing pursuant to the laws of the state of Washington; and, WHEREAS, Chapter-35.61 RCW authorizes a city to create a metropolitan park district wholly within its boundaries; and WHEREAS, the City's General Fund is facing a shortfall in excess of $1.7 million for calendar year 2003; and, WHEREAS, across-the-board reductions in expenditures paid from the General Fund could require a 15% or larger cut in individual departments or services; and, WHEREAS, Parks and Recreation derives substantially all its funding from the General Fund. Additional funding is received in the form of gifts and user charges, and, WHEREAS, the City Council has taken steps to increase user fees and charges for facilities and services provided by Parks and .Recreation; and, WHEREAS, in order to minimize the impact of cuts in services to people using Pullman Parks and Recreation facilities and services the City Council has directed City staff to prepare a proposition to be placed on the September 2002 ballot authorizing the creation of a metropolitan park district pursuant to Chapter 35.61 RCW; and, WHEREAS, a metropolitan park district has additional and independent authority to tax property to raise funds restricted to parks and recreation purposes provided for in Chapter 35.61 RCW; and, WHEREAS, Pullman Parks and Recreation are an essential element to the livability, public health, safety and welfare of Pullman residents; and, WHEREAS, the City of Pullman does not have available sufficient moneys to sustain and maintain the facilities and services of Parks and Recreation departments of the City; and, V4-EEREAS, in order to provide and maintain the Parks and Recreation facilities and services an additional source of funding is necessary; and, WHEREAS, it is necessary that the funds needed for such expenditure be raised by Tdib~T5'T'al • S levied in accordance with the law; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Pullman: 1. Election. The City Council herein calls a special election within the city on Tuesday, September 17, 2002, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified electors of the City, for their approval or rejection a proposition to create a metropolitan park district with the authority to levy a general tax on property within the boundaries of the district as provided in RCW 35.61.210. 2. Ballot Proposition. The proposition to be submitted to the electorate of the City of Pullman shall read substantially as follows: METROPOLITAN PARK DISTRICT CITY, OF PULLMAN Pursuant to Resolution No. R- -02 passed on June 2002, by the City Council of the City of Pullman, shall a metropolitan park district co-extensive with the limits of the City of Pullman as now or hereafter established be created and governed by the City Council of the City of Pullman as the ex officio Board* of the metropolitan park district commissioners to support the aquatics, parks and recreation programs? INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS To vote N FAVOR of the foregoing Proposition, mark a cross (X) in the "FOR THE FORMATION OF A METROPOLITAN' PARK DISTRICT TO BE GOVERNED BY TIC CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PULLIMAN AS THE EX OFFICIO BOARD OF THE METROPOLITAN PARK DISTRICT, YES" square. To vote AGAINST the foregoing Proposition, mark a cross (X) in the "AGAINST THE FORMATION OF A METROPOLITAN PARK DISTRICT, NO" square. FOR THE FORMATION OF A METROPOLITAN PARK DISTRICT 9 TO BE GOVERNED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PULLMAN AS THE EX OFFICIO BOARD OF THE METROPOLITAN1 PARK DISTRICT, METROPOLITAN PARK DISTRICT, YES AGANST THE FORMATION OF A METROPOLITAN PARK 9 DISTRICT, NO 3. Polling Hours. The special election will be held on Tuesday, September 17, 2002. Polls will open at 7:00 o'clock a.m. and will remain open until 8:00 o'clock p.m., when they will close. 4. Polling Places. The location of the polling places shall be determined by the Whitman County Auditor, as ex officio Supervisor of Elections for the City. 5. Emergency. The Council hereby finds and declares that an emergency exists, due to the need for parks and recreation facilities and services. Said emergency requires the City to conduct a special election at the next election *date, and requires the submission to the qualified electors of the City for their ratification or rejection at said special election, of the proposition as set forth above. The Finance Director or his designated representative of the City is hereby authorized and directed to deliver a copy of this Resolution to the Whitman County Auditor, as the City's ex officio Supervisor of Elections, at least 45 days prior to the election date. 6. County Auditor. The Whitman County Auditor, as the City's ex officio Supervisor of Elections is hereby- requested to also find the existence of such emergency and to deem the same to exist acid to call and conduct said special election on Tuesday, September 17, 2002, and to submit to the qualified electors of the City the proposition as set forth herein. 7. Notice. The Whitman County Auditor shall cause a notice of special election substantially in the form attached as Exhibit "A" to be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation within the City. Such publication shall take place not more than ten days nor less than three days prior to September 17, 2002. 8. Canvas. The Whitman County Auditor, as the City's ex officio Supervisor of Elections, shall conduct the election, canvas the vote and certify the results in the manner provided by law. 9. Effective Date. This Resolution shall be in full force and take effect immediately. ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Pullman at a regular meeting held on the day of 92002. DATED this day of , 2002. Mayor CITY OF PULLMAN Whitman County, Washington NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held within the City of Pullman, Washington (the "City"), on SEPTEMBER 17, 2002 between the hours of 7:00 o'clock a.m. and 8:00 o'clock p.m. on said date, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified electors, for their ratification or rejection, the proposition, all as more fully set forth in Resolution No. R- -02, adopted by the City Council of the City on , 2002, to levy a permanent regular property tax of $.50 per $1,000 of assessed valuation over and above the statutory limit for parks and recreation facilities. The proposition shall be substantially the following form; PROPOSITION' NO. METROPOLITAN PARK DISTRICT CITY OF PULLMANN Pursuant to Resolution No. R- -02 passed on June , 2002, by the City Council of the City of Pullman, shall a metropolitan park district co-extensive with the limits of the City of Pullman as now or hereafter established be created and governed by the City Council of the City of Pullman as the ex officio Board of the metropolitan park district commissioners to support the aquatics, parks and recreation programs? INSTRUCTION'S TO VOTERS To vote IN FAVOR of the foregoing Proposition, mark a cross (X) in the "FOR THE FORMATION OF A METROPOLITAN PARK DISTRICT TO BE GOVERNED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PULLMAN AS THE EX OFFICIO BOARD OF 11IE METROPOLITAN PARK DISTRICT, YES" square. To vote AGAINST the foregoing Proposition, mark a cross (X)'in the "AGAINST THE FORMATION OF A METROPOLITAN PARK DISTRICT, NO" square. FOR THE FORMATION OF A METROPOLITAN PARK DISTRICT TO BE 9 GOVERNED BY THE CITY COUINCIL OF THE CITY OF PULLMAN AS THE EX OFFICIO BOARD OF THE METROPOLITAN PARK DISTRICT, METROPOLITAN PARK DISTRICT, YES AGAINST THE FORMATION OF A METROPOLITAN PARK DISTRICT, 9 NO Said election will be held on Tuesday, September 17, 2002. The polls will be open from 7:00 o'clock a.m. and will remain open until 8:00 o'clock p.m., when they will close. The location of the polling places shall be as follows: Precinct Location DATED as of , 2002. WHITINIAN COUNTY, WASHI.NTGTON David G. Repp, Auditor, as ex officio Supervisor of Elections for the City of Pullman. Appendix 7 Spokane Valley Tnaorpora ion .f eview and Analysis for pof ane County Department of Parks, Recreation and Golf Prepared.. MaV 30tt 2002 Updated June 9; 2002 Maintenance Annual. estimated Expenditures for Maintenance and Operations of Park Prope.Wes and r'aclllfies within the boundaries of the future. City of Spokane Valley- Park Property: Classification: Acres: E51mated M&Q Costs_ Balfour Corn- Park 2.8 $ 37,304.06 Brciwn's Cam. Park 8.2 43L391-20 Buttercup Corn. Park 10.0 500.00 Castle Com. Park 2.7 $ 16,620,28 Edgedi#f om, Dark 4-8 39,084,85 Mirabeau Corn. & Reg. 6.5 owned - total = 54.6 72,885.00 Myrtle Point Natural Area 31.0 1,550.00 Opportunity Township Speciat Use 0-2. - 100-00, 'Dark (toad Pool 5peciRl Use 2-0 $ 19,982-72 Sullivan Corti. Dirk 10-3 49,168-29 "Terrar,e View om- Paris 9-1 5IJ,472.21 s ailley Mission Valley Mission South Cam. Park 27.2 1lailey Senior Center - Special Use 2.0 Centennial Tr-at[ Trail 7 linear miles TOTAIL: 'Subtract utilities for aquatics Estimated Administration Ma. Fstimated 20% Cost Allocation $9,90'1.80 Grand Total: . 640,980.87. "Total 2002 Cost Alocation for Parks & Recreation Department = $299,509-00- Currently, oast allocation funds provide the following servioes which support Park & Reareatian operations- Equipment depredaton, i$O, MR; Liability Insurance, Administrative Services. Asseseor, Auditor, Commissioners, Proaec=r, Treasurer, Purchasing, and the St Exarniner. For discussion purposes, It is estirnaL-d that 209 of the cost allocation is used t~ provide park and recreall1an services located within the new city The $488,563.90 is broken down as follows; Qnllars Percents 6- Estimated Parts, Utilities, Supplies: $ 136,9 9.00 28% Estimated Equipment Rapla r€Ment: 118,040.53 24% Estimated Personnel I Wages: 233,594.40 48% 488,563.93 100% 79, 903.32 $ 37,872 ..$39,750. $ '488,563.93 (25,988.21) 462,578.72 92,81 5.94 Misc. AnnuaJ General Fdrid a ks.Reventre curses located within future city- _ Splash Down Lease. $30,000.00 0pporturfity Township Hall $8,400 Appendix #8 BALFOUR PARK Site Information Location: Balfour and Main Acquisition Date: 1951 Sub-Area: West Valley Urban Parking: 35 Spaces Size: 2.8 Acres Improved Area: 2.8 Acres Facilities Restroom (ADA) . Fence Play Ground Equipment Portable Picnic Tables Drinking Fountain Pathway -7 Auto Irrigation Volleyball Court History Balfour Park, Spokane County's first park, is located within the urban core of the Spokane Valley surrounded by commercial and high-density residential development. Fire District #1 deeded the land to Spokane County in 1951. The land was originally donated by William Balfour to be used as a park. The Opportunity Recreation Council was the driving force responsible for the park's beginnings. The group solicited funds and labor, eventually installing a softball diamond and raising enough money, with the endorsement of the school district to provide a summer recreation program. The park was officially dedicated on June 14, 1953.. In 1984, increasing budget problems forced the Park, Recreation and Golf Department to consider selling Balfour Park. Deed restrictions limited the sale to the west half only, which was sold to Spokane Transit Authority (STA) for the development of a transfer center and these proceeds were used to'fund development of the remaining portion of the park. Park improvements were made in 1985 and included a new barrier free access restroom, play equipment, and a volleyball court. Area residents and visitors to the commercial strip along Sprague Ave heavily use the park. This has caused some overcrowding during the high use periods. The ball field no longer exists and the playground equipment has been replaced. In 2001, Spokane County entered into a 10-year lease with STA and plans to obtain title to this property within the lease period. Future plans for this land include developing it with new lawn, irrigation, shelter, vegetation and pathway. The Parks Department will install all of the above improvements, except the shelter in 2002. Spokane County Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan - 2002 54 0&113/02 Appendix 99 BROWNS PARK Site Information Location: S 3019 Pines Rd Donation Date: 1975 Study Area: West Valley Urban Parking: 83 Spaces Size: 8.2 Acres Improved Area: 8.2 Acres Facilities Restroom Shelter / Picnic Tables Ball Field Parking Lot (2) Irrigated Lawn Drinking Fountain Volleyball Courts (4) Play Ground Fenced History Browns Park, located on the northeast corner of 32"d and Pines, consists of over eight acres of mostly level land, marked by a small group of Douglas Firs. The areas to the north, east and west have developed into primarily single-family dwellings. Chester Elementary School, Horizon Junior High and the new University High School are located to the south. Louise and Lowell Brown donated the site to the Spokane County Parks Department in 1975. The Kiwanis Club of University City East was involved in development of the park, donating both money and labor to provide athletic facilities. The current field was completed with the addition of a backstop in 1979. Restrooms were added in 1986. Additional parking and volleyball courts were added in 1988. Trees and new irrigation were added in 1994 and 1996. The Spokane Water District #3 has installed a pump house on the portion of the park in exchange for free water service. Proximity to the three schools and a small commercial area attract a variety of users to the park. Spokane County Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan - 2002 56 o6/131M i_ i f~ 0 O J l ` - Appendix #10 BUTTERCUP PARK Site Information Location: 12'b and Eastern Acquisition Date: Study Area: West Valley Urban Parking: Size: 10 Acres Improved Area: 0 Acres Facilities History Buttercup Park is undeveloped land owned by Spokane County Engineers being considered as a location for a future dog-oriented park. Spokane County Parks is coordinating with Spokane County Engineers, City of Spokane Parks and Recreation, and Spokane Humane Society to develop a dog-oriented hiking park. Spokane County Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan - 2002 57 06113/02 Appendix #11 CASTLE PARK Site Information Location: S 3145 University Rd Donated Date: 1972 Study Area: West Valley Urban Parking: 10 Spaces Size: 2.7 Acres Improved Area: 2.7 Acres Facilities Sports Field Irrigated Lawn Picnic Tables Informal Picnic Area History Castle Park is located in the southem portion of the Spokane Valley and is surrounded by residential developments. The park is open except for evergreen trees adjacent to a centrally located storage building. • Originally the site of a small sewage treatment plant serving the area, the land was deeded to the Spokane County Engineering Department in 1972 by the developers. Maintenance was provided by the County Parks Department and an in-ground irrigation system was installed in 1974. The County Parks Department suspended full maintenance in 1982 due to budget cuts. Minimal maintenance was continued, aided by a neighborhood fund raising drive in 1987. The treatment facility was dismantled in 1988 with connection of the surrounding areas to the Valley Sewer System. The property was subsequently transferred to the Parks Department, which brought in fill materials and re-contouring of the site was completed. Installation of an irrigation system and seeding were completed in 1989. Spokane County Parkes, Recreation and Open Space Plan - 2002 60 06/131)2 l 1, r LJ ~ J 01 0 z J n ~J ~J r`1 ~J .J r~ . J ,J . Appendix #12 EDGECLIFF PARK Site Information Location: S 800 Park Rd Acquisition Date: 1956 Study Area: West Valley. Urban Parking: 35 Spaces Size: 4.8 Acres Improved Area: 4.8 Acres Facilities Restroom Shelter Playground Equipment Sports Field Irrigation Basketball / Tennis Courts Picnic Area Fencing Drinking Fountains History Edgecliff Park is located at Park Rd, between 6t' and 81' Ave. within an older established residential community in the Spokane Valley. There are residential developments on three sides of the park. Spokane County acquired the land in 1932, which was intended for doctor's homes in conjunction with the Edgecliff sanitarium. The property was transferred to the County Parks Department in 1956. The Edgecliff Park Board accomplished early development of the park, with support from the East Spokane Township. Softball diamond and picnic areas were completed the first year. Water supply and restrooms were added the following year. The Edgecliff Park Board donated the land and the park was formally dedicated in 1960. The Edgecliff Park Board ceased to be active with the gradual demise of townships in Washington State. The 1988 Park Bond dollars provided renovation of the restroom, irrigation, picnic tables and fencing. Recent development in the area has been towards the higher density retirement lifestyle. Recent park improvements include paving the parking lot in 1995, new play equipment installed in 1996, and new roofing on the shelter and restroom were completed in 2001. Edgecliff Park is intended to provide for the recreational needs of the surrounding unincorporated area. Spokane County Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan • 2002 61 06/13/02 i ' I_ rr~ I r~ J 1 jrJ ~J J L.,J r` r~ f~J _J ~J Appendix #13 t AURABEAU POINT- REGIONAL PARK Site Information Location: E. 13500 Euclid Acquisition Date: Lease 195310wned 2000 Study Area: NE Valley Urban Parking: Size: 54.5 acres improved Area: 15 acres Facilities Restroom Drinking Fountains Pond Centennial Trail Head Boardwalk/Pathway 40-foot waterfall Shelter Dock History Mirabeau Point is a regional park in the development stages along the south bank of the Spokane River, east from Pines Road off Euclid Avenue. The park is being constructed in phased projects to create a $26 million multi-use community campus for public recreational, educational and entertainment activities. The park was originally named after Count de Gabriel Honroe Riquette Mirabeau who organized the-Frendh National Guard's storming of the Bastille in Paris that started the French Revolution. The park was renamed in 1987 to Fred P. Hahn Mirabeau Park. The original Mirabeau Park was developed with a Use Permit granted to the Rotary Club of the Spokane Valley by Inland Empire Paper Company for 5-acre parcel to be used as a community park. The club added fireplaces, a restroom-storage room and voluntarily contributed to maintaining the park. When the adjacent Walk in the Wild Zoo relocated to North Idaho, a group of citizens organized a non-profit organization and worked with the Inland Empire Paper to donate the property for the creation of a public recreational destination facility. The first phase called Mirabeau Springs was a $500,000.00 project that includes a man made pond surrounded by a boardwalk, picnic shelter, observation deck and a 40-foot high waterfall. The next phase will be a $7 million project with a 38,000 square foot complex called the Mirabeau Point Center Place and will include a senior activity center, a cultural center, and an educational complex. Donations and matching funds have been raised and construction is expected to begin in 2002. Spokane County purchased three parcels totaling 7.3-acres to contribute to the project. The north parcel is being used to connect one of the two Centennial Trailheads found at Mirabeau. The trailheads serve as rest areas for biking and hiking enthusiasts and contain restrooms and drinking fountains. When Mirabeau Point is completed, it will serve as an excellent example of public involvement to create parks and it will serve as the crown of the Spokane County Park system. Spokane County is negotiating to acquire an additional 44 acres of land to accommodate the above facilities. Spokane County Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan - 2002 83 06/13A2 Appendix # 14 N MYRTLE POINT NATURAL AREA Site Information Location: 0.5 mile west of Plante's Ferry Park Parking: None Study Area: NW Valley Urban Acquisition Date: 1991 Size: 31.0 Acres Improved Area: 0.0 Acres Facilities I mi. of Centennial Trail History The Myrtle Point Natural Area site is located in the Spokane Valley, along the south bank of the Spokane River. To the north of the park is the Spokane River, Plantes Ferry Regional Park and primarily vacant undeveloped land while south of the site is an industrial area. The Myrtle Point property is a 40 acre-flat natural area purchased to carry the Centennial Trail across the Spokane River. A bridge was constructed to form a vital link in the trail by connecting the north and south- trail sections along the riverbanks. The Centennial Trail, running through the entire length of the property, is the only access to this site. There are no plans in the near future to make improvements to this property. Spokane County Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan - 2002 9o 06/13/02 1I ~J ~i Appendix #15 OPPORTUNITY TOWNSHIP HALL Site Information Location: ' 12114 E Sprague. Donated Date: 1975 Study Area: West Valley Urban Parking: 25 Spaces Size: 0.2 Acres Improved Area: * 0.2 Acres Facilities Restroom Large Meeting Room (2,500 SF) Kitchen 25 Parking Spaces History The Opportunity Township Hall was constructed in 1912 in a Spanish Colonial Revival style building that evolved from the California Mission influence of the time. The building is associated with the development of the Township of Opportunity and stands as a reminder of the birth of the community. The community used'the site as .d meeting place to form Opportunity Township for an irrigation project community. The township purchased the land from Modern Irrigation &'Land Company in 1910 and constructed the building in 1912. This historical significance has qualified the property to be placed on the Register of Historic Places. The Spokane Valley experienced a burst of growth brought on by the agricultural development of the area and the Township Hall quickly became the central focal point and gathering place for the community. The area at Sprague and Pines became the busiest haven of activity in the area with the Hall serving as the home for the township government and the center of community activities. Residents used the Hall as a meeting place for their clubs and organizations committed to lending a helping hand to their neighbor, recognizing neighbors were their only hope in the event a disaster should strike. The Township Hall was home to the first library in the area and was the meeting place for many churches, various civic and social groups, silent movies, rummage sales, dances, bingo and receptions. Townships, as a form of local government were dissolved in 1972, and Opportunity is now a part of Spokane County government, which now owns the building. The building must be maintained as a historic landmark, which places limits to the changes made to its exterior. Spokane County entered into a 5-year lease with a private party in 2000, and the building is now used as an art gallery. Spokane County Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan - 2002 113 06/13102 ~.O J J 1 ~J ~.J O O O O O O O r~ O J O O O l_ J ~J O `J J 1 ` I i e Appendix 9 16 N PARK ROAD POOL PARK Site Information Location: 906 N. Park Rd. Donated Date: 1967 Study Area: West Valley Urban Parking: 50 Spaces Size: 2.0 Acres Improved Area: 2.0 Acres FaciliNec Swimming Pool (A,DA) Picnic Area Drinking Fountain Restroom (ADA) (Inside) Irrigated Lawn History Park Road Pool Park is located in the southwest area of the Spokane Valley adjacent to the Centennial Middle School. The area consists of older established mixed-uses with residential, commercial and some industrial activity in the vicinity. The land was deeded to Spokane County in 1967 as surplus property by the West Valley School District. Construction on the site was undertaken in June of 1968, concurrent with the development of Terrace View Pool. In 1981, the pool was being considered for closure after budget reductions. The area citizens responded by forming the Park Road Pool Association. They engaged in fund raising efforts that kept the pool opened. In 1988, bond dollars fmanced the renovation and repair of the pool and its mechanical and electrical systems. These measures and revenue from the Splashdown concession at the Valley Mission Park removed the threat of closing the pool. The pool received major renovations in 1995 with the assistance of Community Block Grants with improvements made to the locker rooms, restrooms, the pool entry was made handicapped accessible and connected to public sewers. While the Park Road Pool site is limited in size, it does have room for additional facilities such as picnic tables. Automatic irrigation was added to the lawn area in 2001, but the park needs a redesign and renovation. Many of the park activities are planned in conjunction with the West Valley School District and the Red Cross, which uses the pool for swim lessons. ,Spokane County Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan - 2002 fig 06✓13102 J Appendix #*17 SULLIVAN PARK Site Information Location: N. 1901 Sullivan Acquisition Date: 1957 Study Area: NP. Valley Urban Parking: 37 Spaces Size: 16.1 Acres (Includes 5.8 acres owned by Washington State Parks & Recreation) Improved Area: 5.0 Acres Facilities Restroom Shelters (5) Western Dance Center Trails River Access Drinking Fountains Picnic Area Radio Controlled Car Track ' Play Ground Equipment History Sullivan Park is located on the north side of a 5.8 acre parcel owned by Washington State Parks & Recreation, along the bank of the Spokane River, and west of Sullivan Road in a predominately industrial area. The site includes the Western Square Dance Association located on leased land from the County. The land to the north of the park is owned by the State and used by the State Highway Department. The county-owned portion of the park was acquired in two separate transactions. The original 4.5 acres were received from Washington State in.1957.. In 1960, the State added a small three-quarter acre piece on the north. Five additional acres were made available by the Inland Empire Paper Company through a use permit granted to the Spokane Valley Woman's Club and connect the park to the Spokane River. Under the sponsorship of the Spokane Valley Women's Club, the picnic and play equipment were gradually put in place. In 1960, the Western Dance Association built the Recreation Center. The Dance Center is heavily booked and open to other dance organizations. A riding ring was built in 1964, but was removed in 1986 after the facilities deteriorated. A new sidewalk along Sullivan Road, parking barricades, irrigation and a. remodeled restroom were added in the late 1980s. The park is considered a trailhead for the Spokane River Centennial Trail. Spokane County Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan - 2002 74 06/13M2 f li ~N ~J. f J) `j J ~J f-~ ~J n r~ l'~l _ l Appendix #1.8 TERRACE VIEW PARKIPOOL Site Information Location: E. 13525 24th Ave. Acquisition Date: 1963 Study Area: East Valley Urban Parking: 100 Spaces Size 9.1 Acres Improved Area: 9.1 Acres Facilities Swimming Pool Restrooms Irrigated Lawn Picnic Area Sports Field Playground Equipment Basketball Court Drinking Fountains History Terrace View Park and Pool is located at the intersection of Blake and 240 Avenue and was purchased in 1963. The park has a large number of mature trees and is one of the most scenic facilities in the county system. The Spokane Valley Jaycees and the Terrace View Park Association provided volunteer labor to help clear and clean the park. The Pine Terrace Garden Club contributed support as well. The park was officially dedicated with a community celebration on June 3, 1967. The County Commissioners exercised an option to purchase 2.39 acres of adjacent land. Located to the east of the park, the acquisition provided space for construction of a swimming pool. In 1968, the pool and bathhouse were completed and opened to the public. It was threatened with closure in 1984, but the neighborhoods responded by organizing the Terrace View Pool Association and they leased the pool from the County. The pool was renovated in 1988, when.the county resumed maintenance responsibility. New restrooms, drinking fountains, and an improved irrigation system were installed in 1989. The swing.set received a revamped containment area in 2001. Terrace View Park is heavily used and is home for the Valley hest Event drawing 25,000 people annually. The parks' swimming pool is 32 years old with repairs made in 1995, but is need of extensive renovation or replacement. Spokane County Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan - 2002 76 Of/13,t72 Appendix 919 N VALLEY MISSION PARK VALLEY MISSION SOUTH PARK Site Information Location: E. 11407 Mission Acquisition Date: 1958, 2000 Study Area: West Valley Urban Parking: 117 Spaces Size: 27.2 Acres Improved Area: 20.0 Acres Facilities Swimming Pool Restrooms Tennis Courts Shelter Sports Fields Horse Arena Basketball Court Playground Picnic Area Senior Citizen Center Irrigated Lawn Drinking Fountains Water Slide (privately owned) Horse Stables/Corral History Valley Mission Park is located in the Spokane Valley, south of Interstate-90 and north of Mission Ave. at Bowdish Road This is an older established residential area. The original three acres of Valley Mission Park were owned by the Opportunity Township and served as the Opportunity Landfill. The Valley Park Association, organized in 1957, encouraged conversion of the land to a park and in 1958 it was purchased by Spokane County. The siie was bulldozed and filled with dirt, and lawn installation/landscaping took place. In 1969, restrooms and a drinking fountain were added.- Donors included the Mirabeau Garden Club and the Athena Junior Women's Club. The park underwent a major expansion in 1969 when the County Road Department vacated a former gravel pit to the east of the original park site. A swimming pool was added in 1971 with federal grant dollars ($254,000 in Federal Gravel Pit Reclamation monies) secured to develop this Park. The gravel pit was the first surface mined area in the country to be successfully reclaimed. In 1973, a tennis court, basketball court, new restrooms, irrigation, shelter, play equipment, and horse corral stables were added. The Valley Senior Center was added in 1975. Three and one-half acres on the northwest comer of the park are leased to a private concessionaire, Splashdown, Incorporated who constructed a giant water slide that opened in 1983. Spokane County added 7.2 acres of land across Mission Ave. and south of the park in two separate purchases completed in 2000, for the purpose of replacing the old swimming pool. This property is currently undeveloped, however, the pool is expected to open in 2003. Spokane County Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan - 2002 76 061? 3/D2 Appendix #20 SPOKANE COUNTY VALLEY SENIOR CENTER Site Information Location: 11423 E. Mission Ave. Donated Date: 1975 Study Area: West'Valley Urban Parking: 75 Spaces Size: 2.0 Acres Improved Area: 2.0 Acres History The Spokane County Valley Senior Center is located in the mid-Spokane Valley adjacent and to the east of the Valley Mission Park. This area has experienced rapid growth with medium to high-density residential and commercial developments occurring along Mission Ave., Pines Rd. and north of Interstate 90. This facility is the result of many hours of volunteer labor and donations from many businesses as well as the Rotary Club and a . personal donation from Hank Grinalds. The Spokane County Park, Rec. and Golf Department manages the Center, but. an elected -Senior Citizen Advisory Board oversees the daily coordination of the functions and activities. Activities offered vary throughout the year but include ceramic classes, low-impact aerobics, pool tables, snooker and billiard. Bingo and card games were the primary reason for the center. Bazaars, dancing and sing-a-longs are also popular. The building has barrier free access and is rented.to groups for anniversaries, weddings receptions, birthday parties, etc. The Center also provides van services for pick-ups and return trips. The Center is in poor condition with structural cracks and settling foundations. The Proposed Amendment to Capital Facilities Element of the Spokane County Capital Facilities Plan contains a provision for infrastructure improvements to the roads, utilities and access improvements to facilitate future construction of a county park and Senior Citizens Center at Mirabeau Point. Spokane County Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan - 2002 114 06/13/02 (D ~J J .J r r~ r~ W Appendix #21 CENTENNIAL TRAIL Site Information Location: W of City of Spokane Improvement Date: 1989 I?, to Idaho State Line Parking: 200 spaces Study Area: West Valley and East Valley Metro Size: 13 mile paved trail (ADA) and trailheads Facilities Mirabeau Park Pit Toilet Shields Park Pit toilets and asphalt parking, Plante's Ferry Bridge: Pit toilets and asphalt parking Barker Road Pit toilet - restroom Harvard Road Developed parking, no toilet State Line Restrooms at state rest-stop History The Centennial Trail, established in 1989, is a 39-mile long asphalt surface that runs from the Washington/Idaho state line west to the Riverfront Park in downtown City of Spokane. An additional 11 miles of marked trails run along road rights-of-way from the Riverfront Park west to Nine Mile Falls. The trail and many of the trailheads are designed for barrier free access and generally follows the historical Spokane River. The trail surface is generally 12-feet wide, with restroom facilities and benches located intermittently along the course. .The Centennial Trail has over 1,000,000 user visits in 2001. A partnership consisting of the County and City of Spokane and the State Parks and Recreation Commission and a non-profit corporation, the "Friends of the Centennial Trail" manage and operate the trail. This is a well designed and constructed multi-use trail corridor bordering a scenic river that winds its way from wilderness areas through the heart of the City of Spokane. The trail provides opportunities for walking, jogging, rollerblading, cycling, horseback riding in designated areas, and water craft access. It is vital recreational focal point for the community where thousands of people can simultaneously experience nature without disturbing the natural environment. 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