1995 Petoskey coastal zone project

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FINAL REPORT

1995
PETOSKEY COASTAL ZONE PROJECT

MAGNUS PARK MASTER PLAN
Contract No. 95D 10.04

PETOSKEY COASTAL ZONE PROJECT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

FINAL REPORT

Financial Report

Project Background

Project Elements

Project Budget Summary

Summary of Project Accomplishments

A. Master Plan Drawing

B. Cost Estimates

C. Narrative Describing Project

PROJECT BACKGROUND

For the last decade, the City has focused on revitalizing and improving
public access to City owned park lands located on Little Traverse Bay,
Lake Michigan. A master plan was developed for Petoskey's Bayfront Park
in the mid 1980's, and the City has completed many of the elements
contained in that original master plan.

The City has now turned it's attention to Magnus Park, formerly a
Michigan State Park facility. The City currently operates an aging, but
popula'r, campground at this location.

Looking toward the future recreational needs of the community, City staff
determined that a long range master plan was needed for Magnus Park to
guide future development of this valuable shoreline park area. A grant
request was submitted to the Coastal Zone Management Unit requesting
funding assistance for the development of a master plan for Magnus Park.

On November 4, 1994, a formal Grant Award Agreement was received and
signed by the City of Petoskey. This grant authorized the City to
proceed with the development of the master plan and provided up to
$3,000.00 in grant monies to help offset the preparation cost which
was estimated at $6,500.00.

PROJECT ELEMENTS

I. Establish Master Plan Guidelines:

A. Improvements: City staff determined that the master plan
should look to the future utilization of the entire park
property including provisions for camping, beach development
and picnic/day use area, parking, vehicular entrance, traffic
circulation, screening, buffering and landscaping of the park
facility.

B. Project Costs: In conjunction with the master plan, the
consultant was to provide cost estimates for major components
of the plan.

C. Community Presentation: Color rendered drawings of the
completed master plan would be prepared by the consultants for
use in community presentation.

D. ADA Code Compliance: Evaluate the existing service building to
determine if the building was in compliance with the American
With Disabilities Act. (For several years the City has been
working toward code compliance and in the winter of 1995, the
City was able to complete final structural and plumbing fixture
changes which brought the building into compliance. Therefore,
this project element was deleted from the consultants' work
instructions.)

I.Selection of Professional Consultant:

A. Proposal Request: City staff contacted the firm of Beckett and
Raeder, Inc., Landscape Architects, Ann Arbor, Michigan, and
requested that they submit a cost proposal for the development
of the Magnus Park Master Plan based upon the City's Master
Plan Guidelines, outlined in Item I above. [Beckett and
Raeder, Inc., submitted a "not to exceed" proposal price of
$4,000.00 for the completed master plan.]

B. Contract Award: After reviewing the Beckett and Raeder, Inc.
proposal, City staff selected the firm as it's professional
consultant and entered into a formal agreement with the firm on
April 13, 1995. City staff based their award decision on the
following:

1. Past Performance: Beckett and Raeder, Inc. had been
employed by the City in the past for the development of
master plans at Petoskey's Bayfront Park and the Petoskey
Winter Sports Park and both master plans were supported by
City staff and the community and the plans have been
successfully implemented.

2. Familiarity with City of Petoskey Infrastructure: Beckett
and Raeder, Inc., were very familiar with the community
infrastructure and recreational needs because of previous
City projects. They have demonstrated the ability to
develop comprehensive master plans that met the
community's needs.

III. Plans Developed:

A. Two Master Plan Option: After careful evaluation of Magnus
Park resources and community needs, it was determined that two
master plans for Magnus Park would be developed:

1. Plan A - Combined Campground and Day Use Facility

Plan B - Conversion to a strictly Day Use Facility

Once completed, these two master plan options would then be
available for review by City staff, commissioners and
residents.

B. Planning Process: Plan development meetings between
consultants and City staff began in April of 1995. In October
of 1995 City staff and the consultants reviewed and refined
final drafts. In October of 1995, City staff directed the
consultants to prepare final master plan drawings, develop a
written narrative for each plan and provide cost estimates for
each option.

C. Final Plan Approvals: In late November and early December of
1995, final drawings, narratives and cost estimates were
received and accepted by.City staff. The narratives, cost
estimates and drawings for the Magnus Park Master Plan are
attached.

BUDGET SUMMARY OF PROJECT

I. Funding Sources Actual*
Federal/State Grant CZM $ 2,102.60
Local Match 2,102.61

Total Project Cost $ 4,205.21

II. Itemized Breakdown
Personnel 35.62
Fringe Benefits 19.59
Supplies 150.00
Contracted Services 4,000.00

*The original grant and aid agreement alloted up to $3,000.00 in Coastal
Zone Management monies for the master plan development. This grant was
to be matched by the City of Petoskey on a fifty percent (50%) basis.
The project was completed under budget. Actual Coastal Zone monies being
requested for reimbursement represent fifty percent (50%) of the project
costs of $ 4,205.21

SUMMARY OF PROJECT ACCOMPLISHMENTS

In 1995 the Petoskey Coastal Zone Project assisted in the development of
two Master Plan options for the development of Magnus Park. These master
plans provide two viable but different options for the future development
of the park area - options that City planning committees can evaluate
based upon design, recreation components, projected costs, function,
revenue generation and community needs.

PETOSKEY MAGNUS PARK

DEVELOPMENT OPTION A
CAMPGROUND

This plan has as its focus a waterfront vehicle campground providing sites for both local
residents and tourists. The campground would be managed such that income from the
facility would assist in developing and maintaining the entire park resource. -Additional
funding would come from local and grant sources. The accommodation of tourists would
be expected to increase the flow of dollars into the local economy through patronage of
local shops, restaurants and other services. Other major components of the park would
include a maintained beach area and passive recreation opportunities. Projected phasing
of the park is as follows:

PHASE I -CAMPGROUND

This facility consists of 45 permanent campsites with paved vehicle pads and complete
water, electric and sanitary utility services to each site. Each site would be landscaped
with trees and shrubbery to provide a sense of separation and identity. One-way access
roads would be 16' wide, paved with asphalt. The existing camp service building will be
retained and utilized until the proposed park pavilion can be constructed in a later phase.
The estimated cost of the facility is $422,280.

PHASE IfI- PASSIVE RECREATION AREA

This area provides for day use activities and includes a picnic shelter for group events and
several picnic table and grill clusters. The area is centrally located to be accessible from all
park use areas. The estimated cost of this area is $77,040.

PHASE IIll-BEACH AREA

The intent of this park component is to create a protected sand beach area that can be
used for wading, sun bathing and limited swimming. The beach would attract campground
users as well as local and regional residents. Two rock groins would be constructed using
angular rock in the two to four ton range. The groins would isolate a portion of the existing
shoreline and create a protected cove. Construction of the beach would involve excavation
of the existing rock ledge and backfill with a sand aggregate mixture graded to withstand
littoral drift and wave action. Other components of the beach include sand volleyball pits,
wash-off station and access boardwalk. Considerable landscaping would be installed to
provide vegetative stabilization. The estimated cost of the beach area is $337,080.

PHASE IV - PAVILION AREA

This area consists of improvements to park access and services. The central feature is a
park pavilion building providing rest rooms and concessions for ail park users. In addition
showers and laundry facilities would be provided primarily for campground users.
Following construction of the pavilion, the existing park service building will be removed. A
children's play area adjacent to the pavilion consists of swings and a creative play
structure. Access improvements include an entrance booth, asphalt paved entrance road
and paved parking lot for approximately 55 cars. The estimated cost of this area is
$403,260.

DEVELOPMENT OPTION B
DAY - USE PARK

The focus of this option is a beach area providing a water access opportunity that does not
exist in the city. The remaining park activities are generally supplemental to the beach, but
in total p-rovide a full service day use park. This park would primarily be used by local
residents. Funding for construction and maintenance of the park would come from local
and grant sources similar to other parks in the city system. Projected phasing of the park is
as follows:

PHASE I - BEACH AREA

A description of this area is included under Option A. The only difference for Option B is
that the boardwalk is more extensive. The estimated cost for this area is $349,560.

PHASE 11 - PAVILION AREA

This area consists of improvements to park access and services. The central feature is a
park pavilion building providing rest rooms and concessions for all park users. The existing
park services building will be removed following construction of the pavilion. Access
improvements included a paved park road and paved parking lot for 70 cars. The
estimated cost of this area is $384,300.

PHASE III - ACTIVE RECREATION AREA

This area provides for active individual and group activities including sand volleyball and
paved tennis courts. In addition, two open play areas can accommodate informal softball,
kickball and soccer as well as kite flying. A vegetated dune will separate the active play
areas from the shoreline. The estimated cost of these areas if $119,880.00

PHASE IV - PASSIVE RECREATION AND DAY CAMP

The passive recreation area provides for family and group picnicking and related activities.
Facilities include a picnic shelter and several picnic table and grill clusters. A children's
play area consists of swilings and a creative play structure. The day camp is separated
from other park areas by the paved park road. This area includes shelter, picnic tables
and open area for Day Camp activities. The estimated cost of these areas is $196,752.00.

Preliminary Cost Estimate
Magnus Park
Petoskey, Michigan
PREPARED BY: Beckett and Raeder Inc.
December, 1995

Development Option A - Campground

Phase 1 - Campground
Earthwork/Grading Is $25,000.00
Paved Road 1740 If $65.00 $113,100.00
Paved Pads 45 ea $1,600.00 $72,000.00
Relocate Building Is $6,000.00
Bike Trail 1150 If $12.00 $13,800.00
Relocate Existing Service Pedestals 45 ea $200.00 $9,000.00
Water/Electric/Sewer 1700 If $40.00 $68,000.00
Landscaping Is $45,000.00
Subtotal $351,900.00
20% Engineering/Contingency $70,380.00
TOTAL $422,280.00

Phase 2 - Passive Recreation Area
Picnic Shelter Is $35,000.00
Table/Grill Pads 10 ea $1,200.00 $12,000.00
Bike Trail 600 If $12.00 $7,200.00
Landscaping Is $10,000.00
Subtotal $64,200.00
20% Engineering/Contingency $12,840.00
TOTAL $77,040.00

Phase 3 - Beach Area
Limestone Excavation 1400 cy $12.00 $16,800.00
Rock Groins 2600 cy $50.00 $130,000.00
Beach Sand Mix 1800 cy $40.00 $72,000.00
Boardwalk 2280 sf $20.00 $45,600.00
Wash Off Station Is $2,000.00
Sand Volleyball Is $2,500.00
Landscaping/Stabilization $12,000.00
Subtotal $280,900.00
20% Engineering/Contingency $56,180.00
TOTAL $337,080.00

Phase 4 - Pavilion Area
Pavilion Building 1200 sf $100.00 $120,000.00
Paved Parking 55 spaces $1,500.00 $82,500.00
Paved Entrance/Road 650 If $85.00 $55,250.00
Site Paving 600 sf $3.00 $1,800.00
Play Area Is $40,000.00
Landscaping Is $25,000.00
Building Utility Services Is $6,000.00
Entrance Booth Is $5,500.00
Subtotal $336,050.00
20% Engineering/Contingency $67,210.00
TOTAL $403,260.00

TOTAL PARK: $1,239,660.00

Preliminary Cost Estimate
Magnus Park
Petoskey, Michigan
PREPARED BY: Beckett and Raeder Inc.
December, 1995

Development Option B - Day Use

Phase 1 - Beach Area
Limestone Excavation 1400 cy $12.00 $16,800.00
Rock Groins 2600 cy $50.00 $130,000.00
Beach Sand Mix 1800 cy $40.00 $72,000.00
Boardwalk 2800 sf $20.00 $56,000.00
Wash Off Station Is $2,000.00
Sand Volleyball Is $2,500.00
Landscaping/Stabilization $12,000.00
Subtotal $291,300.00
20% Engineering/Contingency $58,260.00
TOTAL $349,560.00

Phase 2 - Pavilion Area
Pavilion Building 900 sf $100.00 $90,000.00
Paved Parking 70 spaces $1,500.00 $105,000.00
Paved Entrance/Road 1150 If $85.00 $97,750.00
Site Paving 500 sf $3.00 $1,500.00
Landscaping Is $20,000.00
Building Utility Services Is $6,000.00
Subtotal $320,250.00
20% Engineering/Contingency $64,050.00
TOTAL $384,300.00

Phase 3 - Active Recreation Area
Earthwork/Grading Is $20,000
Tennis Courts 2 ea $23,000.00 $46,000.00
Bike Trail 700 If $12.00 $8,400.00
Walk Over Is 4500
Landscaping Is 15,0001
Relocate Existing Building Is 6,0001
Subtotal $99,900.00
20% Engineering/Contingency $19,980.00
TOTAL $119,880.00

Phase 4 - Passive Recreation and Day Camp
Picnic Shelter 2 ea $35,000.00 $70,000.00
Table/Grill Pads 18 ea $1,200.00 $21,600.00
Play Area Is $40,000.00
Bike Trail 1030 If $12.00 $12,360.00
Landscaping Is $20,000.00
Subtotal $163,960.00
20% Engineering/Contingency $32,792.00
TOTAL $196,752.00

TOTAL PARK: 1,050,492.00

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