HomeMy WebLinkAboutSwimming Pool Committee Minutes 09.09.2004 CITY OF LAUREL
SWIMMING POOL COMMITTEE
Minutes of September 9, 2004 Meeting
Members present: Kate Stevenson, Donna Hirt, Robin Herman, Jeny Ready, and Cal Cumin;
absent: ~ardn Carter and Steve Klotz.
The minutes of the August meeting were not mailed to Committee members, so none were
approved.
The Committee had invited Interstate Engineering to discuss engineering and other technical
aspects of community swimming pool planning. Professional engineers Brian Milne and Craig
Cantield and Thomas Erskine, Senior Grant Administrator represented Interstate at the meeting.
Interstate has engineered two pools a year since 1979.
Mr. Milne spoke about the finn's experience and handed out descriptions of size, amenities, and
costs for pools in Kalispell, Sidney, Billings, and Watford City 0x!D). The pools represented
showed the three approaches to pool consideration: renovation of an existing pool, building an
indoor pool, or building and outdoor pool. The handouts are included here as part of these
minutes.
Interstate starts with a feasibility analysis outlining general options for facilities, costs, and
estimated income. One thing emphasized was the on-going maintenance and operational costs of
a pool facility once completed; those costs for an indoor pool greatly exceed the expenses for an
outdoor pool. Mr. Milne also noted that an indoor pool used in winter competes with the
spectrum of on-going school activities, and, also, that Laurel probably wouldn't pull many
swimmers from the Interstate traffic. He also noted that a dive area in a pool really isn't used
that much anymore while requiting a large amount of water that has to be cleaned, heated, etc.,
as well as a significant physical area for diving required. A spray pool area is great for kids
while not costing a lot nor requiting a large amount of operational effort funds. A variety of
facilities and costs are attached. (The Wafford City complex covers about two acres and took
one year from bid opening to completion.) Mr. Milne also provided ticket prices and said that
such facilities usually require general obligation bonds versus revenue bonds for construction.
After discussion, the Committee decided to have Interstate provide a project proposal and cost
therefore. It was also felt that we did not need the engineers to analyze renovating our existing
pool but should focus on indoor and outdoor options. Interstate will have this proposal to us
before the next meeting of October 14th, so we can be ready to review it at that meeting.
Marvin Carter also provided Kate with an assistance application from the Beartooth RC&D.
Meeting adjourned.
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P.O.Box 30215 • Billings,MT 59107-30215
June 23, 2004 Phone: 406-256-1920 • Fax:406-256-9178
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Ms. Kay Stevenson
525 W 5`h
Laurel,MT 59044
RE: Laurel Swimming Pool
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Dear Ms. Stevenson:
Thank you for taking my call yesterday. The story in Wednesday's Gazette prompted me to call
Mark Mace, and he advised me to call you, saying you were one of the driving forces behind the
Laurel pool.
Interstate Engineering,Inc. has worked with many communities throughout Montana and in
North Dakota assisting them in constructing new aquatic facilities,parks and other recreational
facilities. Over the years,Interstate Engineering, Inc. has worked on major competitive size pools
to spray parks. We are enclosing some project information sheets illustrating some of the more
recent pools and aquatic facilities in which we have been involved. We are also enclosing a
pictorial history of the Kalispell Aquatic Complex.
Brian Milne of our Sidney office and Craig Canfield of our Billings office have worked closely
with Mr.Joe Fedin, the Superintendent of Recreation for the Billings Department of Parks and
Recreation on numerous aquatic projects in Billings. Please feel free to contact Mr.Fedin and
discuss our qualifications.
Interstate Engineering would like to offer you and your committee,at no cost or obligation, a
meeting where we can outline some of the current trends in aquatic facilities and costs. We may
also be able to produce some concept drawings and generate preliminary costs. This information
may help you in your search for land suitable for an aquatic facility.
Please let us know when it would be convenient for us to meet with you and your committee. As
I mentioned on the phone, we would like a few days notice as Mr. Brian Milne,our pool expert,
works out of our Sidney office and he will need some time to travel to Billings. Brian is just
finishing up his work on the Kalispell Aquatics Complex, so distance from a project is not a
problem for us.
Again,thank you for taking the time to talk with me. We are looking forward to hearing from
you.
Sincerely,
Intersta Engineering, I i�►
William G.Enright, P.E.
Senior Project Engineer
cc: Mr. Steve Klotz, DPW
Offices in
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Montana
and ACEC
Minnesota
Kalispell Aquatics Complex — Kalispell, Montana
This project involved the design of a new three-pool aquatics complex for the City of Kalispell.
Interstate Engineering, Inc. worked with the City's Parks and Recreation Department to develop
a facility that would serve a large cross section of
swimmers and a wide variety of aquatic activities.
The complex included: a Lazy River, 23' twin flume Iv
tower water slide, a 2400 square foot zero depth :r
activity pool, and a 25 yard lap pool. Interstate
Engineering, Inc. completed the design for three
swimming pools, the filtration and chemical feed
systems, the water slide and zero depth activity
feature layout. This project is currently under
construction and scheduled fors
completion in April of 2004 for
an overall project cost of $3.4
million with the aquatic portion
at$1.2 million.
Svaare Municipal Pool — Sidney, Montana
This project involved the construction of a new 50-meter pool for the City of Sidney, Montana.
Interstate Engineering, Inc. was responsible for the design of and new construction of this pool
complex which included a 50-meter L-shaped 8-lane pool with a stainless steel gutter
recirculation system, diving pool with two 1-meter boards, wading pool, all-weather bathhouse,
concession area, and sundeck. This project was completed in 1992 for a total cost of$863,000.
South Park Pool Renovation — Billings, Montana
This project involved minor renovation of the South Park Pool Complex, including the addition of
Y two small waterslides for the City of Billings, Montana.
4Interstate Engineering, Inc. was responsible for the design
tic': , 491444fty r of all complex improvements and additions. Renovation
included replacing the existing filters and filtration return
lines with a high rate pressure sand filtration system,
installation of a Colored Shotcrete Liner in a renovated
shallower pool with new stainless steel gutter system,
.i installation of two small waterslides, and rehabilitation of
the bathhouse. This project was completed in 1993 for a
F total cost of$407,000.
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Swimming Pool Complex — Watford City, North Dakota
This project began with the preparation of a feasibility report in 2001, which outlined the costs of
various types of swimming pools and the anticipated revenue that each attraction style would
generate. The owner, the Watford City Park Board, utilized the results of the study to select the
aquatic complex design that would best serve the residents of Watford City. The complex
included: a block bathhouse/equipment room, a 4,500 square foot swimming pool with a 30'
x30' plunge pool to accommodate a 20 foot high double flume water slide, a 20' x 40' zero depth
activity bay with spray features, a 75' x 36' lap area and a separate 8' x 10' hot tub. The
completed pool complex also included concrete decks, perimeter chain link fence, and a
pressure sand filter system with automatic chemical feeders. Interstate Engineering, Inc.
prepared the feasibility study, completed the design for the complex, provided construction
administration during the project and
` � 1r also provided pay request information
E for the Park Board. This project resulted
'1 fi" G 0, in an attendance increase from 3,444
2fCti 4 x 4 k_ during the 2001 season to
approximately 11,000 during a short
2003 season. This project was
�" r7 4 . completed in 2003 for a total cost of
3 4' $967,000.
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Rose Park Pool Renovation/Waterslide — Billings, Montana
This project involved the complete renovation of the Rose
Park Pool Complex including the addition of a new
waterslide and wading pool for the City of Billings, Montana. . .
Interstate Engineering, Inc. was responsible for the design ;
of this project which was completed in two phases.
Improvements to the complex included a new pool deck and
the installation of a PVC pool liner, stainless steel gutter, ' °" °rT°
replacement of underground piping, a new filtration building
and two new pressure sand filtration/disinfecting systems,
and the construction of a new tower waterslide and wading
pool. This project was completed in 1996 for a total cost of
$1,132,000.
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Terry Park Sprayground — Billings, Montana
Interstate Engineering, Inc. teamed with Fischer
and Associates of Billings, Montana to provide
design and construction administration services for
the first sprayground to be constructed in Billings. •
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The Terry Park Sprayground features several
spray features. The hardscape consists of
concrete with a unique colorful pattern. The spray
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features were connected to the City of Billings
Maxicom system providing automated control and 37 ""'�s , ,;, s,"
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data collection capabilities. The sprayground has *.
full use on a hot summer day. The project team
worked closely with the Terry Park Task force to
select equipment and provide public input on the project. The project was completed in 2001.
Highland Park Sprayground and Playground — Billings, Montana
Interstate Engineering, Inc. has teamed with Peaks to Plains Design of Billings, Montana to
provide design and construction administration services for a new sprayground and playground
improvements at Highland Park. This sprayground will be the second in the City of Billings.
The project will be coordinated with the South Side Task Force to determine the spray features
and playground components that are to be included. The project was completed in June of
2004. The estimated project cost is $199,000.
Rimrock West Park — Billings, Montana
Interstate Engineering, Inc. was selected by the City of Billings for design and construction
administration services for a new 10-acre park located in west Billings. The park will be
neighborhood park serving the surrounding subdivisions. The park components will include fine
grading and contouring, irrigated turf grass, playground area, informal sports field, and interior
walking paths. The park is scheduled for opening the Spring of 2005. The estimated project
cost is $1,015,000.
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A NEW AQUATIC CENTER FOR LAUREL
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or more of the elements shown in the Kalispell Rendering.
Hard work and dedication by the community is making the
Kalispell Aquatic eenter a reality. interstate Engineering Inc.
designed the aquatic center and is working closely with the
community during the center's first year of operation.
4EEING THE BENEFIT. OF HARD WORK
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The months of planning, engineering, design, and
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