HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. R18-02 RESOLUTIUN NO. R18-42
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY OF LAUREL'S RIVERSIDE
PARK MASTER PLAN.
BE IT RESQLVED by the City Council of the City af Laurel, Montana:
Section l: A�provaL The City af Laurel Riverside Park Master Plan, a capy
attached hereta, is hereby approved.
Section 2: Public Hearin�?. The City Council canducted a final public hearing to
gather public input regarding the Master Plan on January 16, 20I$. The public comrnents
were incorporated into the 1Vlaster Plan after the Jai�uary 16, 2018 Hearix�g. Additiana.l public
input was gathered and incarporated into the plan during the preparation and dra$ing phases
of the pmject as described within the Master P1an.
Section 3: Execution. The Mayor and Clerk-Treasurer of the City of Laurel are
hereby given auth4rity to execute any documents in order to accept the Riverside Park Master
Plan on behalf of the City.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Couneil on February 6, 2Q1$, by Council
Mernber Sgarks
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PASSED and ADOPTED by the City Cauncil af the City of Laurel, Mantana, this 6th ;
day of February, 2018.
APPRfJVED by the Mayor this 6th day of February, 2418.
CITY OF LAUREL
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Thomas C. Nelson, Mayor
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Be eler, Clerk-Treasurer '
Approved to f
Sam S. Painter, Civil City Attorney
Rls-o2 Approve Riverside Park Master Plan
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CITY OF LAUREL
RIVERSIDE PARK MASTER PLAN
2018
Adopted Document
Reviewed by: Laurel City Council
Adopted by Resolution: February 6, 2018
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The Plan was prepared for the Riverside Park Plan Advisory Committee:
Evan Bruce At Large Member
LuAnne Engh City Parks Board
Roger Giese City Planning Board
Judy Goldsby City Planning Board
Curt Lord At Large Member
Bruce McGee City Council
Amy Pollock City Parks Board
Sue Taylor Beartooth Resource Conservation & Development
Irv Wilke City Parks Board
The plan was funded in part by an award from the Montana Department of Commerce, Big
Sky Economic Development Trust Fund Program
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The plan was prepared by:
Jerry Grebenc Noel Eaton
Great West Engineering City of Laurel
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Table of Contents
1.0 ExecutiveSummary....................................................................................................................1
2.0 Vision for the Park.......................................................................................................................2
3.0 I ntrod u ction.................................................................................................................................2
3.1 Purpose of the Planning Process................................................................................................2
3.2 Steps in the Planning Process.....................................................................................................3
3.3 History of the Park........................................................................................................................3
3.4 2011 Flooding..............................................................................................................................5
3.5 20110i1 Spill................................................................................................................................5
4.0 Existing Conditions and Facility Analysis....................................................................................6
4.1 Park Features...............................................................................................................................6
4.2 Boat Ramp....................................................................................................................................7
4.3 Buildings.......................................................................................................................................8
4.3.1 Condition of Building Roofs.................................................................................................8
4.3.2 Building Septic Systems......................................................................................................8
4.3.3 American Legion...................................................................................................................9
4.3.4 Caretaker's Building.............................................................................................................9
4.3.5 Horseshoe Club................................................................................................................. 10
4.3.6 Jaycee Hall......................................................................................................................... 10
4.3.7 Public Restrooms.............................................................................................................. 11
4.3.8 Rifle Club........................................................................................................................... 11
4.3.9 Rod and Gun Club............................................................................................................. 12
4.3.10 Williston Basin Pipeline Maintenance Building........................................................... 12
4.3.11 Future of the Buildings................................................................................................. 12
4.4 Campground.............................................................................................................................. 13
4.5 Drinking Water........................................................................................................................... 14
4.6 Garbage Disposal...................................................................................................................... 15
4.7 Horseshoe Pit Facility............................................................................................................... 15
4.8 Interpretive Signage.................................................................................................................. 17
4.9 Lighting...................................................................................................................................... 17
4.10 Natural Area-Historic Dump.................................................................................................. 17
4.11 Pedestrian and Bicycle Access............................................................................................. 18
4.12 Picnic Facilities...................................................................................................................... 18
4.13 Pipeline, Electrical and Telecommunications Utilities Park Features................................ 19
4.14 Rifle and Trap Range............................................................................................................ 19
4.15 Riverbank Stabilization.........................................................................................................20
4.16 Road Network and Parking................................................................................................... 20
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4.17 Trails......................................................................................................................................21
4.18 Wastewater Treatment/Disposal.........................................................................................21
5.0 Public Outreach and Engagement...........................................................................................23
5.1 Advisory Committee.................................................................................................................. 23
5.2 Open House...............................................................................................................................25 �
5.3 Public Hearing...........................................................................................................................26
6.0 Design and Improvement Recommendations......................................................................... 27
6.1 Overall Park Concept................................................................................................................27
6.2 Public Restrooms......................................................................................................................31
6.3 Water Facilities..........................................................................................................................31
6.4 Camping-RV Park......................................................................................................................32
6.5 Picnic Facilities..........................................................................................................................33
6.6 Removal of Hazard Trees: ........................................................................................................33
6.7 Restoration of Buildings...........................................................................................................33
6.8 Overhead Lighting.....................................................................................................................35
6.9 Parking.......................................................................................................................................35
6.10 Playground.............................................................................................................................36
6.11 Road Network........................................................................................................................36
6.12 Garbage Disposal:.................................................................................................................37
6.13 Interpretive Signage and Kiosks..........................................................................................37
6.14 Trails ......................................................................................................................................38
6.15 Fishing Access-ADA Compliant.............................................................................................38
6.16 Trees and Shrubs..................................................................................................................39
6.17 Remediation of Historic Rifle and Trap Range and Future Development.........................39
7.0 Improvement Priorities and Completion Schedule..................................................................40
8.0 Funding Options.......................................................................................................................41
9.0 Plan Evaluation and Update....................................................................................................42
List of Tables
Table 1-Overall Park Improvement Priorities ...........................................................................................2
Table 2- Existing Buildings in Riverside Park............................................................................................8
Table 3-2017 Cost Estimates to Demolish Buildings........................................................................... 13
Table 4-Advisory Committee Membership.............................................................................................23
Table 5-Open House Attendee Priorities...............................................................................................25 '
Table 6- Project Priority and Implementation Plan................................................................................40
Table7 -Potential Funding Sources........................................................................................................41
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1.0 Executive Summary
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For decades Riverside Park has
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' £` � � ���� combination of recreational and
� � ��� �� �� , �� � �� civic activities. Situated along the
I ,;� �� �� �� � � ��,. southern bank of the Yellowstone
! �� � �;��.� tt s� � � ��� " �` � River, the Park provides access to
_ ���� � ������ ���� � �� the river for fishing and boating. The
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Park contains historic buildings that
� have been home to civic
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�� Legion, Jaycees, Laurel Rod and Gun
� �` � Club and Laurel Rifle Club. It
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�s , � �, provided camping, open space and
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horseshoes and trap shooting.
In 2011,the Yellowstone River flooded the Park and caused significant damage to facilities
and buildings and dramatically altered the traditional uses in the Park. While many uses
such as Jaycee Hall continue in the Park, others have ceased. In addition to flooding, in July
of 2011,the ExxonMobil Silvertip pipeline crossing the Yellowstone River ruptured just
downstream from Riverside Park. The rupture released of approximately 1,500 barrels (or
63,000 gallons) of crude oil and caused the oiling of vegetation, debris, structures, and
other materials in the floodplain Yellowstone River.
While the 2011 flood and oil spill negatively affected the Park and created numerous
problems and issues, it also presented City residents with an opportunity to reevaluate and
envision what the Park could become in the decades to come. The plan is meant to provide
the City Council, City residents and others with a clear vision about how the Park will be
improved and managed over the next 10 years.
The Plan proposes the redevelopment of the Park to include multi-purpose facilities that
would serve a variety of functions for local residents and travelers, including recreation,
picnicking, camping and a center for Laurel's civic organizations. The plan envisions a
significant redesign of the Park to accommodate multiple uses and activities.
Ultimately the plan provides the City and its residents with a list of prioritized projects that '
can focus the City's limited Park funds, and to form a strategy for pursuing funding from
other organizations and sources. Table 1 below identifies the overall improvement priorities
for the Park as identified by the project advisory committee.
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Table 1 -Overall Park Improvement Priorities
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High Public Restrooms
High Drinking Water
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High Campground �;� �. ��;
High Picnic Shelters
High Removal of Hazard Trees
Medium Restoration of Buildings ��
Medium Overhead Lighting
Medium Parking
Medium Playground
Medium Redesigned Road Network
Low Garbage disposal
Low Interpretive Signage and Kiosks
Low Trail
Low Fishing Access-ADA Access
Low Planting Trees-Shrubs
Low Remediation of Lead from Former Rifle and Trap Range
Low Remediation of Historic Garbage Dump
2.0 Vision for the Park
In order to guide the overall redevelopment of the Park, the project advisory committee
developed a vision statement. The vision anticipates a dramatic revival of the Park.
`Riverside Pa�k wi//become the centerpiece ofLaure/'s pa�ksystem
and p�o�ide�esidents and trave%rs with a va�ietyofhigh qua/ityand
cost effective rec�eationa/and ci�ic faci/ities and sen�ices that take
advantage of the Pa�k's natu�a/amen�ties and history.n
3.0 Introduction
3.1 Purpose of the Planning Process
The plan for Riverside Park provides a comprehensive vision and framework for the Park's
use and redevelopment, all based on public input and the setting of realistic goals. The Plan
will allow the City of Laurel to identify the opportunities and challenges that exist at the Park,
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and to provide future improvements and services in an economicaliy sustainable manner.
The plan will also serve as the foundation for identifying potential economic development
opportunities and to increase the appeal of not only the Park, but the City of Laurel as a
whole. Ultimately the document will guide physical improvements at the Park which will help
facilitate economic development. Thus, increasing the opportunity for business expansion
and job creation in and around the City of Laurel.
3.2 Steps in the Planning Process
The development of the plan involved a number of major steps. That being said, the entire
planning process required only nine (9) months to complete. The primary steps included:
• Kick-off Meeting: April 2017
• Advisory Committee Meetings: April - December 2017
• Site Visits: April and July 2017
• Infrastructure and Facility Analysis: April -June 2017
• Public Open House: August 2017
• Draft Master Plan: October- November 2017
• Review of Draft Plan by Advisory Committee: November- December 2017
• Edits to Draft Plan: December 2017
• Public Hearing on Final Draft:January 2018
• City Council Adoption of Master Plan: January 2018
The focus of the planning process was intended to elevate the importance of the Park in the
eyes of residents and to gather their ideas and input. The result is a plan that encompasses
both the public's and City Council's vision for the Park.
3.3 History of the Park
The ownership of the land that makes up Riverside Park has varied over the last one
hundred-plus years. An individual named Sam "Crow" Davis lived on these lands, having his
cabin not far from the current railroad bridge. Mr. Davis had settled here when it was part of
the Crow Reservation and he built an irrigation ditch, the Davis Ditch, to water his hay fields.
At some point Mr. Davis moved to Pryor with his wife and family and subsequently
homestead patents were filed on the land in 1911 by Theodore Wilkins and John Kinnick.
Ownership of these lands transferred many times after Wilkins and Kinnick. Owners
included: Frank and Isaac Platz, the Danford Ditch Company, Mary Gordon and others. In the
1920s the land was leased to the American Indian Oil Company. Nellie and O.J. Wooters
then sold the property to the City of Laurel. During the Great Depression,the City leased the
land to the Montana Relief Commission and later to the Federal Transient Service and then
onto the Work Progress Administration.
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The Federal Transient Service was a special relief program established by the Roosevelt
Administration in 1933. Shelters were established by the program that provided food,
clothing, medical care, and training and education programs to people displaced by the
impacts of the Great Depression. The program was unable to assist the thousands of
displaced people and just two years later, in 1935, it was phased out. The Federal Transient
Service camp at Riverside Park was replaced by a Works Projects Administration (WPA)
camp. The WPA employed millions of unskilled men to complete public works projects
across the country, including the construction of public buildings and roads. At Riverside
Park, the men constructed buildings, sewer lines and water systems.
During World War II the Park was leased from the City by the Federai Government for use as
a prisoner of war camp (1942 to 1945). Over 200 German POW's were housed at the camp
and they provided labor to the surrounding sugar beet farms.
The Park property includes a historic levee and garbage dump. The levee consists of an
earth embankment fronted on the river side by hand laid river cobbles. The levee is
approximately 8-feet tall and 12-feet wide at the base. It is unknown when exactly the levee
was constructed; however, it does appear on a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) General
Land Office (GLO) Plat Map dated December 1906. It may have been constructed during or
shortly after the railroad bridge was constructed in 1890.The WPA completed a riprap
project for the levee in 1935, although it is unclear whether this project was completed.
The dump consists of inetal refuse such as car bodies and appliances and numerous
bottles, cans and household items. The dump originated when the relief camp was
established in the 1930's and it continued in limited use as a dump until the 1960s.
There are a number of historic buildings located in the Park that were built by the WPA to
house displaced men during the Great Depression and then to house German prisoners of
war during World War II. In the decades following the end of the war, many of the historic
buildings in the Park were used by local organizations such as the Laurel Rod and Gun Club,
Laurel Rifle Club, American Legion and Laurel Jaycees. The 2011 flood event caused
significant damage to several of the buildings and led to their closure. This includes the
Laurel Rod and Gun Club building and the caretaker's building. Exceptions are Jaycee Hall
and the relatively new Horseshoe Club building, which are still used by those organizations.
A shooting range and earth backstop was added to the Park following World War II by the
Laurel Rifle Club. The Club also eventually developed a trap range. The trap range is
located adjacent to and southeast of the former Laurel Rod and Gun clubhouse.
Until the 2011 flood,the Park was also used for tent and RV camping. Currently the park is
used for recreation and picnicking and the Park has a new concrete boat ramp that provides
better access to the Yellowstone River.
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3.4 2011 Flooding
Heavy rains and runoff from above average snowpack caused the Yellowstone River to
overflow its banks from April 2011 through July 2011. This even flooded the Park and
damage many of its buildings. During the flooding, the river bank adjacent to Riverside Park
experienced significant erosion. The erosion destroyed the Park's previous boat ramp and
exposed several underground utilities including the Exxon-Mobil's Silvertip oil pipeline, which '
ruptured and spilled crude oil into the Yellowstone River. The rupture spilled approximately
1,500 barrels of crude oil into the river. A new pipeline was installed shortly after the failure,
and the old, damaged pipeline was removed.
The flooding also caused significant changes to the river in 2011. A large volume of
sediment was deposited upstream and beneath the Highway 212 bridge and the railroad
bridge upstream of the Park. The sedimentation reduced the hydraulic capacity of the
bridges and created a backwater effect causing increased velocities and scour through the
southern halves of the two bridges. This was the cause of the severe erosion. The river bank
was eroded for approximately 1,400 feet downstream of the bridge and up to 45 feet back
from the existing(pre-flood) riverbank location. The erosion caused the existing concrete
boat ramp to break up and collapse into the river. Numerous cottonwood trees in the Park
were also lost during the bank erosion, which ultimately left an unstabilized, gravelly and
cobbly river bank which was highly susceptible to further erosion. The historic levee in the
Park was also damaged during the flood. A historic log cabin which sat near the former top
of river bank was nearly lost to erosion and the City had to remove the structure.
To address the erosion,the City of Laurel secured funding from the Federal Emergency
Management Agency(FEMA)to construct improvements to protect the City's drinking water
intake structure and the Park. These improvements included reconstruction and
stabilization of the eroded south river bank and restoration of the hydraulic capacity of the
upstream bridges. These measures restored the main channel flow back to its existing (pre-
2011-flood) location. As part of the riverbank improvements a new boat ramp was installed
by the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks. The overall project was finalized in
November 2014.
3.5 20110i1 Spill
In July of 2011 during the flood,the ExxonMobil Silvertip pipeline crossing the Yellowstone
River ruptured just downstream from Riverside Park. The rupture released approximately
1,500 barrels (or 63,000 gallons) of crude oil and caused oiling of vegetation, debris,
structures, and other materials in the floodplain Yellowstone River. ExxonMobil and its
contractors cleaned approximately 70 river miles of contaminated shoreline under the
oversight of the United States Environment Protection Agency (EPA), Montana DEQ, the
United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP), and other
state and federal agencies.
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ExxonMobil subsequently agreed to pay the State of Montana $12 million dollars in order to
mitigate the natural resource damaged by the oil spill. The State of Montana will be
distributing some of these monies to local governments and local organizations to help fund
projects to offset the impacts of the spill. This may provide the City with a source of funding
to begin the redevelopment of the Park.
4.0 Existing Conditions and Facility Analysis
4.1 Park Features
Riverside Park is located approximately 1.4 miles south of Laurel, Montana on the south
bank of the Yellowstone River. The Park is within the municipal boundaries of Laurel and is
owned and maintained by the City. It is accessed directly from U.S. Highway 212, which
forms the Park's western boundary.A Burlington Northern-Santa Fe railroad line parallels
U.S. Highway 212 to the west of the highway. The topography of the park is generally flat
with a manmade levee located along the river from the Highway 212 bridge to a point 2,500
feet downstream of the bridge.
The Park contains numerous mature cottonwood trees. In addition, upland riparian
vegetation is present along the historic levee downstream of the boat ramp and in the area
of the historic garbage dump. This riparian vegetation is well-established and needs minimal
maintenance or expenditure of City resources. The vegetation is a mix of cottonwoods,
western snowberry and dogwood.
The City currently provides maintenance to the existing Park facilities by mowing and
spraying weeds in the summer, painting the park benches/picnic tables, grading the internal
roads, and plowing snow and sanding the approach to the highway in the winter to maintain
access. There are currently three (3) operational buildings in the Park; Jaycee Hall,the
storage building and the Horseshoe Club Building. Jaycee Hall and the storage building are
leased by the Jaycee's from the City which owns and maintains the buildings. The
Horseshoe Club building is owned by the Club, but the Club leases the land from the City.
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4.2 Boat Ramp
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The boat ramp is managed by FWP. That portion of the Park sees substantial use by anglers
and boaters who do utilize Park facilities. Due to the lack of public restroom facilities near
the boat ramp, human waste is sometimes encountered in that area. The City should
actively encourage FWP to help provide additional restroom facilities for the people using
the boat ramp.
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4.3 Buildings
There are currently nine buildings located within Riverside Park. There are also several
accessory buildings associated with the main buildings. Table 2 lists the buildings and their
status
Table 2-Existing Buildings in Riverside Park
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American Legion Vacant and in need of repairs
Caretakers House Vacant and slated for demolition due to flood damage.
Horseshoe Club Operational and leased to the Horseshoe Club
Jaycee Hall Operational and leased to the Laurel Jaycees
Public Restrooms Closed and in need of repair or replacement due to flood and water damage to the system
Rifle Club Vacant and in need of repair and operational upgrades
Rod and Gun Club Vacant and in need of repairs due to flood damage
Storage Building Operational
Williston Basin Maintenance Operational and privately owned and maintained
With the exception of the Williston Basin Incorporated pipeline building and the Horseshoe
Club, all of the other buildings are owned by the City of Laurel and have been traditionally
leased to local organizations for a nominal fee. Currently the only leases are for the Jaycee
Hall and the land under the Horseshoe Club.
The following narrative describes each building in the Park and provides a summary of the
improvements or repairs needed by each.
4.3.1 Condition of Building Roofs
It is estimated that all the buildings were reroofed in 1991 following a large hail storm that
damaged all of them. Thus, all the roofs are 26-years old and reaching the end of their
design life. Visual inspection of the roofs shows excessive granular loss to the shingles and
hail marks and tears are also present. Also, all the buildings lack gutters and proper roof
drainage away from the foundations.
4.3.2 Building Septic Systems
At one time all buildings had water and sewer services, except the storage building which
has no services and the Horseshoe Club building which only has water service. The general
location of the septic systems and drain fields that serve the buildings are shown on the
Figure 2. The exact locations of several septic systems is unknown. The condition of the
water and sewer systems is discussed further in Section 4.5 and 4.18.
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4.3.3 American Legion
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This building was previously used as the headquarters of the American Legion Laurel Post
123. Upon the departure of the Legion from the building in 2011,the structure has
remained vacant. The building is showing rot on rafters and roof sheeting. Also, water has
penetrated the roof and has caused the ceiling in the bathroom to collapse. Subsequently
the interior of the building is now exposed to the elements. This building is in need of
substantial repair and deferred
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the Park. The structure is located
in the central part of the Park. During the flood,the structure was damaged to such an
extent that the City has determined that it is not worth the cost of rehabilitation. Therefore,
it will eventually be demolished. Evidence suggests that there may be an old heating oil
tank buried in the ground underneath the building. This would need to be removed when
the building is demolished.
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4.3.5 Horseshoe Club
The Horseshoe Club Building is a metal sided and metal roofed building that is owned by the
Laurel Horseshoe Club. The Club leases the land upon which the building sits from the City.
The building houses indoor horseshoe courts, which are used in the winter for competition.
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Horseshoe Club Building
The Club building is located in the south central part of the Park adjacent to the outdoor
horseshoe pits. The building is in relatively good condition and appears to currently need
minimal maintenance. While the Club building is for the exclusive use of Club members,the
outdoor horseshoe pits are owned by the City and open to the public. The Club pays for
electrical service
4.3.6 Jaycee Hall
Jaycee Hall was one of the few
. ��, ��°, = buildings in the Park that
��� ��" ���� � � experienced minimal damage from
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� flood, staff from the City graded a
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laycee Haii kitchen facilities and restrooms. The
structure is in relatively good condition and is in need of typical maintenance, such as the
replacement of the roof which dates from 1991. There is a small storage building used by
the Jaycees that is located northeast of the main building. This building appears to be in
good condition.
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4.3.7 Public Restrooms
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The public restroom building is a concrete
block building with a shingle roof located in � °� � >A;:,�_
the west central area of the Park. This facility � '���..', �_ >` �
is not currently functional. During the � �� ������� ��:,
occurrence of high groundwater during spring ° � _ �� � �, '�
runoff,the restrooms in the building will not ��� ����� � �� ���� �'
flush and water will not go down toilets, due
to the flooding of the drain field and tanks. In ;, �- � `� ,
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addition, the plumbingfiorthe building is ���-� �� � � � ��� �� ;, ' ;°
located within the concrete walls, thus ��' �'"�` � � ��`�'�
making it difficult, if not impossible, to �."
undertake any maintenance and repairs. The
future of this building remains to be =
d2t21'min2d. Existing Public Restroom Building
Due to the Park's location within the 100-year floodplain of the Yellowstone River, any new
public restrooms would likely need to be of a vault toilet design. Such structures would need
to meet the applicable regulations for siting and constructing sanitations facilities within the
100-year floodplain, which involves elevating the top of the storage vault 2-feet above the
base flood elevation.
It is also important to note that the Park is the location for a boat ramp managed by the
Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP). Thus, the area around the boat
ramp sees substantial use by anglers and boaters, and functional restrooms are critical to
keep the area sanitary. With this in mind, the City should actively work to encourage FWP to
help provide
additional
restroom facilities ` �
for those users. f `
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4.3.8 Rifle Club � ,- ��� _ �' � . �
The Rifle Club �� �`��� � � � � �' `��� �;
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used by the �� � � ���� �. �--� � �
Laurel Rifle Club
in 1939. Over the
f011OWing deCad2S Historic Rifle Range
the building has
been used as a meeting place for the Club, to conduct indoor shooting,teach hunter safety
and to host other shooting and archery events. The Club leased the building from the City
and this lease expired in 2003. Because of issues related to the current condition of the
building,the City Council decided not to renew the lease. The building has a number of
structural and operational issues. The structural issues include the collapse of the
bathroom ceiling resulting in significant water damage and mold. Also the roof has reached
its life expectancy. From an operational standpoint, the interior of the building contains
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elevated levels of lead caused by the discharge of firearms without adequate ventilation and
cleaning. These elevated lead levels present a threat to public health and safety. In order to
reduce the City's exposure to any liability due to the elevated lead levels, the City Council
closed the building to public access and use.
The building is in need of significant repairs, including to the roof, the removal of the
bathrooms and the remediation of the lead in the building. In addition, the future of indoor
shooting in the building would require a very significant investment in the reconstruction of
the building and installation of an air filtration system and other improvements to meet state
and federal health and safety standards.
4.3.9 Rod and Gun Club
Since 1929, this building had been the ,� ��x � �� � ; _
headquarters and meeting facility for the �`�3 ;' v f ��� ' '
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Laurel Rod and Gun Club. The building was ��.� �� :�� �� � � � �
damaged during the 2011 flood and the ` ���� � � � � � ,�� � ��
timbers comprising the lower walis on the �� �' ��
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building are showing signs of rot. Testin �� �`�� ��
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for by the Rod and Gun Club suggests that � �� �� ` � .:� � �o-�
there is minimal mold and asbestos � " �� '� %§ i
contamination minimal. The building has not �`n �-_" �
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been used since the flood. The lease for the `h `
building expired in 2008. �`�
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The Laurel Rod and Gun Club is interested in
repairing this building so the Club can once Laurel Rod&Gun Club Building
again use the structure for Club functions. Knowing that the City does not have the
resources to undertake this project, the Club has indicated that it is willing to provide the
resources, time and money to complete the project. To that end,the Club has obtained an
estimate for the repair and revitalization of the building, which is approximately $45,000.
4.3.10 Williston Basin Pipeline � �
Maintenance Building - �� � � �,�
The pipeline building, which is located in the � ° �#�� �� '�=� �� �
middle of the main entrance road, is owned s °����� � � ������" � � ������
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and maintained by Williston Basin �
Incorporated (WBI). The maintenance ��t � ��� ���
building is of concrete block construction �
with a metal roof and is in good condition. . �y � _�� "'
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4.3.11 Future of the Buildings
As mentioned in the narrative above, several
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of the buildings are in need of repair or
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upgrades to permit their future use. williston Basin Pipeline euilding
Unfortunately, the City of Laurel does not have the money or resources to complete the
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needed work. Therefore, it will be necessary to identify peopie or organizations who are
willing to "champion"the fundraising efforts and the work necessary to complete the repairs
and upgrades. For example, the membership of the Laurel Rod and Gun Club has expressed
its willingness to raise the funds and resources to comptete the work needed for the Rod
and Gun Club Building to make it safely useable again. For those buildings that lack the
support of people or organizations, they will likely be demolished. The City has obtained cost
estimates for the demolition of those buildings not currently in a useable condition.
It is important to note that the cost estimates shown in Table 2 below do not include the
potential costs for the abatement of hazardous substances such as asbestos or lead.
Table 3-2017 Cost Estimates to Demolish Buildings
Caretaker $15,6000
Rifle Club $34,000
Rod and Gun Club $22,000
American Legion TBD
4.4 Campground
Prior to the 2011 flood,the Park was a popular location for people to camp, particularly
travelers. At one time the Park provided public restrooms and water hookups for campers.
There was also an onsite caretaker who lived in the caretaker's house and helped provide
management of the camping and other
Park facilities. Camping was located am,�,v �� . , � �
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mainly in the northwest corner of the , ..� � ��� ��� � �
Park between the main access road � , � ���� � -.
and the river. The damage caused by �� �� , ��£':
the 2011 flood was to such an extent 4���,�`����� , �� '�" ��� ` �` �j
that the restroom facilities were closed. �`��.�� � � �` � � �h
Thus, without sanitation facilities,the ��'` � � �'"+'� �" ° i � `
i� ��� �� . �
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campground was closed. �� _ �� � �T�� �, : � ��-z � �� � � �y�
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The reestablishment of a campground �° � � ���, �
was identified by the project advisory ,. ` � '�
committee and City residents as a very
high priority. In orderto compete with - - Formercampgroundarea
other campgrounds in the surrounding
area,the facility would need to be designed and constructed to ensure that it could be used
by full sized recreational vehicles and trailers. This would include the development of a
dedicated campground with access roads, parking areas for RV's, restroom facilities, water
hookups and garbage disposal. A new campground should also include facilities for tent
camping.
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The location of the previous campground is home to numerous mature cottonwood trees.
These trees are reaching the end of their life expectancy and are starting to drop large
branches on a regular basis. In the near future they
will likely start falling over and thus posing a life and
�` safety risk to Park users.
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��, �`.� � � It is recommended that a new campground facility be
�" � � � � � designed and constructed in the southwestern and
- � �� �� ' ��� � � south central portion ofthe Park. This location
� �` , � contains younger and smaller trees that could be
� ���� � � � e �_ incorporated into the design of the campground and
�,�4 #� $ :� � would be much more easily maintained to reduce any
hazards. This location would also allow the
� Horseshoe Pit complex to be incorporated into the
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� ,�� � y � ' design of the campground and therefore hopefully
. '� increase its use by campers and travelers.
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•� , � If the campground is reestablished, it would be
� "` '��,�... important that includes a caretaker or campground
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-'-�"�` host(s) be living onsite during the summer to ensure
Mature cottonwoods in Park that the facilities are safely and efficiently managed.
A reestablished campground could provide the City
with an opportunity to generate revenue by attracting overnight visitors who are traveling
along Highway 212 and Interstate 90.
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4.5 Drinking Water �� : , n ; �� ���
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Currently City drinking water is supplied to the Park by a 3" �`� {
HDPE pipe that runs through an existing 4" PVC pipe J � �. �� �°� m
suspended from the Highway 212 bridge. The pipe enters ����� ���� � � � �� �
the Park at the northwest corner of the property, runs �{�' �
underground on the north side of the Park and transects � ' ,�.y -�
the property.At one time the water main provided service � �- , ,
to all buildings and multiple RV potable water hookups -� ����� 4����� : ��`����
and one fire hydrant on the site. The only building ,�a�� �� ���a `�
currently using this service is the Jaycee Hall. The existing '�'�� �� ,'� ���; � s ��� . °�
fire flows from the fire hydrant within the Park are 4�•-� �°�� x, �,
estimated to be 50-75 gpm. ��,';��� =-� a
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The water service has only been in seasonal use since � �� � � �.� � �-���
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2010, due to the failure of heat tape that kept the line on - _ � : � ; `�'°�,
the brid e from freezin The failure of the tape caused °` ��" ����� �� `
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the line to freeze and break. The pipe was eventually ��" - � ,tt "� '
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tape could not be isolated and repaired. The City completed a cost benefit analysis on
replacing the heat tape vs letting the water run continuously during the winter at Jaycee Hall.
The City found that letting the water slowly run on the building's kitchen and bathroom
fixtures to prevent freezing was less expensive than installing and powering new heat tape.
The frostless water hydrants located at the old RV camping spots are in poor condition. In
fact, many have been run into by vehicles and are now bent. It is unknown if they still
function. These hydrants would need to be assessed to determine if they still properly
function. It is likely that most would need to be replaced if they were to be put back into
service.
The constraints of the existing water system are three-fold. First the underground 4" cast
iron line within the Park does not have adequate soil coverage over the pipe to prevent
potential freezing in the winter. Second,the available water flow volumes to the Park are
inadequate. The current flow rate, estimated by staff at the City Public Works Department, is
between 50-75 gallons per minute, which will not allow for the operation of a fire truck.
Adequate fire flows would need to be closer to 1,000 gpm minimum. The third issue is the
long-term viability of using the water line suspended along the bridge. Potential options for
providing drinking water to the Park may include replacing the line across the bridge and/or
installing onsite wells. Such wells may not be an option for providing fire protection water
flows unless they are very large and capable of producing a high volume of water.
4.6 Garbage Disposal
Garbage disposal in the Park is limited to a large dumpster located east of Jaycee Hall. If the
Parks facilities are dramatically improved, garbage disposal will become a more dominant
management issue. This would be particularly true if a new RV campground and picnic
facilities are developed. Disposal facilities should be sited in convenient locations, such as
in close proximity to a new campground, and have the capacity to handle the volume of
trash associated with the campground and other facilities.
4.7 Horseshoe Pit Facility � ` ` � �.
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The Horseshoe Club facility in the Park consists ` �`
of a tournament quality horseshoe course with , ;��
15 pits and a clubhouse. According to the ;�����-"
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documents held at the City,the pits were � `
constructed in the 1970's using Land and � ` -°= �
Water Conservation Funds provided by the ,,,��-�� -
Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and
Parks. The clubhouse is owned by the Club, but �
the land is leased to the Club. The facility is in h
good condition and should require basic Ho�seshce Pits
maintenance to ensure its long-term use. The
facility does not see the use it did in the previous decades, but incorporating it into a new
campground design could help to revitalize it.
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The Park has a rich history and there
� � are many stories to tell. These range
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new signs should be large enough to
adequately convey the story of the Park, constructed of durable weather proof materials and
include professional graphics and consistent colors and sign elements.
4.9 Lighting
The Park currently contains some overhead lighting. Several members of the advisory
committee and many City residents expressed an interest in seeing additional lighting to
improve the safety and security of the Park. Any new lighting should be coordinated with the
development of a more defined road and parking network and with park improvements,
including a new campground.
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traversed by an unmaintained foot path that could eventually serve as the basis for a
developed walking trail.
The area directly east of the safety berms for the old rifle range was used as a garbage
dump until the 1960's. There are large pieces of inetal including old car bodies and
appliances located here. Much of the larger debris would need to be removed before the
area could be used for formal recreational purposes. Prior to any development in the area
of the old dump it would be necessary to complete an assessment of the types of garbage
located onsite and to identify what mitigation would be necessary to safely use the area for
recreational purposes.
4.11 Pedestrian and Bicycle Access
Pedestrian access to the Park from the City is very limited. There is a concrete sidewalk on
the east side of Highway 212, north of the river. This sidewalk runs from the north side of
the highway bridge to Bernhardt Road where it terminates at CHS refinery property.
Southward from the highway bridge there is an asphalt trail that is separated from the
highway by a guardrail which extends to the Park entrance. This is currently the only access
point for pedestrians.
The grade from the highway into the Park is fairly steep, thus making ADA access down into
the Park from the highway very
challenging and expensive. Internal to �. .
the Park there is only one short section �t�� ` �
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of dedicated pedestrian/bike trail, an ' � � � ��� ° �
asphalt trail from the FWP boat ramp 5 ��� ��� � � � ,� ��� � ��� :
that goes to the main entrance road � �;�.�� �.� � � �-p ��. � ,
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near the highway. Opportunities for :� _ � ���;: ��� �,
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increasing access by pedestrians and ` � �� � � � - `
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Picnic tables are located throughout � �" ���`-��� `' �3 �
the Park. During the planning process, Picnic Tables in the Park
several members of the advisory
committee expressed an interest in seeing additional picnic facilities, particularly picnic
shelters. Such facilities could serve as a gathering point for families and visitors and help
protect people from the heat of a summer day or from potential rain showers. Picnic
shelters should be sited strategically throughout the Park to maximize their use.
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4.13 Pipeline, Electrical and Telecommunications Utilities Park Features
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There are a number of underground
��� �?� �,r ' �' � pipelines within or near the Park. The
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� and run through the Park. Williston Basin
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r ` � �` � located in the western portion of the
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t�` '�`', �� �_ �� Park. This building is located in the
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�` "" � � ` middle of the main access road. Williston
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pipelines.
Electricity is provided to the site via an overhead power line that comes in from north of the
Park and terminates at a power drop located near the northwest corner of the property. This
electrical service provides power
to all buildings on the Park, as -
well as power connections to the ��`�
former camping sites and to the
light poles located throughout the z 4
Park. This existing service *�� �y
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adequately provides electricity to =�� � ���� �� _ ������� � � � ����� '` �� �
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the Park facilities, although the ��"�� , � ��-� � . �������:_ � ������
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routing of lines is sporadic. � � �
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also run along Highway 212 on �,���� ����� �� � `� `�� � �
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For many decades, Riverside ;; � x�
Park was home to an outdoor � � ���� `°��� "���� � -
rifle and trap range. The rifle Historicrrap Range
range ceased operation in 2005. The rifle range began operation just after World War II
when the Laurel Rifle Club constructed the facilities, including the safety berms and the
shooting shelter. The outdoor trap range was developed in 1929 and two new traps ranges
were installed in 2001 and sited to prevent the fall of shot onto the private property to the
south.
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The trap range is currently under the management of the Laurel Rod and Gun Club. The
Club's lease for the trap range expires on May 7, 2018. Due to concerns about the liability
associated with shooting within the City limits and upon the advice of the City's insurer, the
Montana Municipal Insurance Association, the City Council had made the decision in 2017
to not renew its lease with the Laurel Rod and Gun Club for the operation of the trap range.
Thus, despite significant public support for the continued operation of the trap range, the
range would no longer be used upon the expiration of the lease.
The area encompassing the historic rifle and trap range has the potential to be redeveloped
with future facilities. These could include athletic fields, a performance stage, disc or mini
golf, etc. Decades of rifle and trap shooting has likely left deposits of lead bullets and shot
in the soil of the area, so prior to any use in the area, remediation of lead deposits in the
area would be necessary.
4.15 Riverbank Stabilization
; � ,�� � �� � ��� The flooding and erosion that
�� � �y �� � §� � � occurred in 2011 left the south
j � c �.� �' � ' �� :: bank of the Yellowstone River
�` ��� '����_�°� �"� � � along much of the Park boundary
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� � __ �� at a near-vertical slope. To address
� _ � � this situation,the City of Laurel
��� `� �,., secured fundin from the Federal
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t�: � , (FEMA)to construct improvements
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the City's drinking water intake
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►vew�evee improvements included
reconstruction and stabilization of
the eroded southern river bank along the Park. This project restored the main channel flow
back to its existing(pre-2011-flood) location.
4.16 Road Network and Parking
Vehicle access to the Park is provided by a road that intersects with Highway 212. The
access road slopes down off of the highway to the Park. At its intersection with the Park
entrance, Highway 212 is a five-lane highway with a speed limit of 45-mph. Once in the Park
the internal road network consists of gravel surfaced driving lanes which provide access to
all of the existing Park facilities. The condition of the internal roads is fair, exhibiting an
adequate gravel layer across the site, but do lack proper drainage and there are pot holes
throughout the site.
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The Park's internal road network is poorly defined in many places with the driving lanes and
parking areas overlapping. In addition,the driving lanes for the main entrance road are
extremely wide, particularly from the highway up to Jaycee Hall. Also, random curbing can
be found throughout the Park and it is not known what purpose they previously served.
Vehicle parking is also not defined
, very well, with no formally
�� designated parking areas. This is
���; � particularly true around Jaycee Hall.
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� -, - _� �. Vehicle travel lanes and parking
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� � ��; area should be formally identified
� ���� ����� r���� � � and delineated. This would not only
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, � „��,�� r
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i amount of gravel surfacing in the
� Park and thus reduce maintenance
� � � cost for the City. This step would
�- ' also increase the amount of space
� - , �'�g ������ �- available for Park facilities and open
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4.17 Trails
i� �������; * There is currently no designated trail
� '� � network within the Park. There is a short
�£ ; � ��, � �� � � section of asphalt trail that goes from the
°� £{ y � boat ramp and then southwestward to the
�A �� £, main access road by Highway 212. There is
� � an unmaintained trail along the top of the
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historic levee that goes from approximately
' �`�h the boat ramp into the wooded area around
` the historic dump. This unmaintained trail
�= could serve as the basis of a defined
walking trail, but would need significant
work. Any new trail network should be
Existingaspha�tTrai� designed to provide access to the entire
Park property including the natural area in
the east of the property.
4.18 Wastewater Treatment/Disposal
Before the 2011 flood,the Park had several restroom facilities including public restrooms
and the restrooms found in the individual buildings. Treatment of wastewater was via septic
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tank and drain field systems (septic system). As of today,the only known operational septic
system is that which serves Jaycee Hall.
The septic system for the public restroom building is located in the grass area north of the
building. During the occurrence of seasonal high groundwater, the restrooms in the building
will not flush and water will not go down toilets, due to groundwater flooding the drain field
and tanks. Because of this situation, many people/travelers stopping at the Park have
resorted to using the wooded areas near the boat ramp and along the river as toilet
facilities. In the worst cases people have simply relieved themselves next to the closed
public restrooms. This presents a public health concern and makes the Park less attractive
to visit.
Overwhelmingly, the project advisory committee and City residents indicated that no matter
what other improvements are completed at the Park, at a minimum, new public restrooms I
need to be installed. Ideally more than one new restroom would be installed. New
restrooms would likely be vault toilets and because of the 100-year floodplain, they would
need to be elevated above the height of the floodwaters.
The American Legion building was served by a septic tank located south of the building. The
location of its drain field is unknown. The septic tank that was installed for this building has
an outlet port located towards the bottom of the tank. Because of this, solids wouid plug the
drain field. In the past City personnel had to pump the septic tank following the use of the
restroom.
The restrooms for the Rifle Club Building were a later addition to the north side of the
building and were served by a septic system located north of the building between the
building and river levee. The Rod & Gun Club and the Caretakers buildings shared a septic
system with the tank located between the two buildings and the drain field located
somewhere south of the buildings in the grass field between the Horseshoe Club and trap
range. Jaycee Hall has a septic system and drain field located south of the building across
the gravel driving surtace surrounding the building.
Since the 2011 flood, the septic systems for these buildings have been unused. This is
almost seven (7)years and it is unknown if they would still operate correctly.
If buildings such as the American Legion or the Rod and Gun Club are going to be repaired
and made operational again, including the use of interior restrooms, it will be important to
determine whether the existing septic systems are still functional. If an assessment
determines they are not, then the options for providing wastewater treatment become very
limited.
In order to obtain guidance regarding the repair/maintenance or existing septic systems in
the Park the staff at River Stone Health (Yellowstone County environmental health division)
was contacted by Great West Engineering, City staff and a member of the advisory
committee. The staff at River Stone Health provided the following guidance:
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• In order to provide guidance on wastewater treatment options the City would need to
provide a very narrow or focused scope of work for a specific system.
• If an existing septic system fails (backs up or surFacing sewage)then the system may
be repaired or replaced on the property. In many cases, only a portion of the parcel is
in the floodplain and therefore the replacement area drain field must be located in
the area outside the floodplain.
• For new septic systems, the sanitation rules followed by River Stone Health do not
allow new systems to be located within 100 feet of the 100-year floodplain
delineation.
Based upon this information, it appears that replacing any failing septic system will pose a
challenge.
5.0 Public Outreach and Engagement
The plan was developed using a variety of inethods to engage City residents. The primary
approach was the creation of an advisory committee containing a diverse membership and
with people having a strong interest in and knowledge about the Park.
Other steps included holding an open house, submitting newspaper articles and holding a
public hearing before the City Council. The following is a description of the methods used to
obtain the advice and ideas of City residents about the future of the Park.
5.1 Advisory Committee
To ensure that a wide range of views were incorporated into the development of this plan,
the City Council appointed an advisory committee to provide City staff and Great West
Engineering with advice and guidance. Table 4 lists the membership of the advisory
committee.
Table 4-Advisory Committee Membership
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Evan Bruce At Large Member
LuAnne Engh City Parks Board
Roger Giese City Planning Board
Jud Goldsb �`" � �'��
Y y City Planning Board
Curt Lord At Large Member
Bruce McGee City Council
Amy Pollock City Parks Board
Sue Taylor Beartooth Resource Conservation&Development
Irv Wilke City Parks Board
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The advisory committee was supported in the planning effort by the City Planner Noel Eaton,
City Public Works Director Kurt Markegard and consulting pianner, Jerry Grebenc from Great
West Engineering.
The advisory committee heid five (5) meetings over the course of the planning project,
starting in July of 2017. The advisory committee's July meeting focused on identifying the
best approaches to gathering input from City residents and discussing the committee's
priorities for the Park. There was brief discussion about developing and distributing a survey
to obtain resident input about Riverside Park. The committee quickly determined that a
survey was unnecessary due to the fact that the City had conducted a similar survey in 2014
that focused on parks and recreation throughout the City. The committee felt that the
results of that survey were still valid and did not need to be replicated. In addition, the
committee members felt that they understood very clearly what the highest priorities for the
Park were. The committee's July conversations about public outreach did result in the
scheduling of an open house in August of 2017.
With regards to the committee's priorities,there was overwhelming consensus by all the
committee members that providing operational public restrooms, drinking water and
reestablishing the campground were essential to revitalizing the Park. In addition, the
committee discussed other potential improvements and the future of the buildings and
recreational shooting in the Park.
The committee spent considerable time at its August and September meetings discussing
the results of the August open house. This included conversations about the priorities
identified by the attendees and other topics. The future of recreational shooting(trap and
indoor) in the Park was a substantial focus of these meetings. Due to potential safety and
liability issues, the City Council and the Mayor made the decision in September of 2017 to
no longer permit shooting. Understandably, this was a very controversial decision, as
managed shooting had taken place in the Park for decades.
It is also important to note that in August, members of the committee and City staff used
public input from the open house to develop funding applications that were submitted to the
Montana Natural Resources Damage Program to help fund Park infrastructure such as
public restrooms. The applications were submitted to the Yellowstone River Oil Spill
Recreation Project Advisory Committee and the Montana Department of Justice Natural
Resource Damage Program (NRDP). These entities are administrating funds to help
complete recreation projects in compensation for natural resource losses from the rupture
of the Exxon Silvertip pipeline and the subsequent oil spill that occurred in July 2011.
The committee's October meeting focused on finalizing the priorities for the Park. At the
conclusion of this meeting the committee directed City staff and Great West Engineering to
develop a draft layout of what the Park might look like in the future and also to compile a
draft master plan for the committee to review.
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In November, the committee met to undertake a cursory review of the draft plan and to
identify any apparent edits that needed to be made. Hardcopies of the draft plan were
distributed to the committee and the members agreed to review the plan in detail and
provide their comments and edits to City staff and Great West Engineering by mid-December
2017. In addition, the committee discussed the schedule for presenting the draft plan to
the City Parks Board and then ultimately to the City Council. The committee felt that it might
be January of 2018 before the plan would be considered for adoption by the City Council.
5.2 Open House
The advisory committee, with the
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help of staff from the City and ��� � �� � ,� H -�,.
Great West Engineering, ���� ��� �,� ��� ��� �"��` ` �� �, , � ;
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scheduled and organized an open �� � ��� �� � � � � ,�
house to gather pubic guidance � � � ������ � � 6��a � ��,��
about the future of Riverside
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Park. The event was held on the
evening of August 14, 2017 at ��� �``� �� � � ��
Jaycee Hall in the Park. The �'� � � _���� �� � � ; � �,� � s� , °+ ` `�
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format of the open house was �� � � �� ;�:� '��,�� � °� ����
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informal. Posters showing � � s �'
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potential Park improvements � � ,� � �� .� � ,�� �
were mounted on the walis and � � '� �� ;��
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staff to answered questions. �� r��� � � � �� � ��. �
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Attendees were asked to use the � ��`�� � �"�'� ' ����' � � ��
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posters to prioritize projects by �- �� ' ` �� � � �� �
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marking their preference for each. �� �� -, �� �� �� �
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For example, the poster for public
restrooms allowed people to identify Open House
whether they considered the facility very important, important, neutral, not important or not
needed. Each poster was setup this way. People could also write down other comments on
blank comment sheets. Over 100 people attended the open house. The table below shows
the improvements and activities that were identified as being the most important to
attendees.
Table 5-Open House Attendee Priorities
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Water and Restrooms 78 35 113
Restore Historic Buildings 87 13 100
RV Park and Camping 54 27 g1
Removal of Dump 3 55 58
Lighting 8 49 57
Revenue Generation 34 20 54
Interpretive Signs 17 35 52
Picnic Shelters 16 32 48
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Participants also provided input on the blank comment sheets that were available at the
open house. These comments overwhelmingly indicated attendee support for the
continuation of shooting sports in the Park.
5.3 Public Hearing
The final draft of the plan was presented to the City Council at a public hearing on January
16 2018. The hearing was noticed in the Laurel Outlook and the draft plan was available for
review and download from the City's website. City residents were encouraged to review the
draft plan prior to the hearing. Residents provided the Council with their thoughts on the
Park plan as envisioned by the advisory committee. Public comments included the following
statements:
• John Smith suggested that Riverside Park become its own authority like the [Laurel]
Airport [Authority] is. The authority would then know what money it would receive
each year and not be run out of the General Fund. He stated that he felt the park was
a diamond in the rough and that those buildings had been here since he was young.
• Steve Krum, 249 24th Avenue West, reminded Council of the shooting heritage of
the Park. He stated that he had participated in activities within the Park and has
been part of shooting clubs. He is gratefui that shooting sports are being considered.
He gave a few examples of those who have shot down at the Park. Such as Patty
Spurgeon, an Olympic Athlete, and a young woman who participated in small bore
team shooting who received a full ride scholarship to Texas A&M, who was an
average shooter before becoming part of the team. The Rifle Club is the only indoor
50-yard range in the Northwest; it is a unique building and range. He stated he did
not know how far into shooting the plan went but strongly recommended the Council
keep it as part of the heritage down there.
• Mathew Ray, from Joliet, stated that his kids are members of 4-H and he is the
Shooting Sports leader. The kids have used the Park for archery and pellet rifle in the
past. It was a great option to shoot indoors, especially during the winter. They
currently have no place to shoot during the winter. He stated there are 30 kids
involved in the program and would like shooting sports to be included in the plan.
� Todd McKeiver, 1702 East Main Street, stated he is a proponent of shooting sports
in the Park. He is the Air Rifle leader for the young 4-H kids; they were taught how to
handle a rifle. The Park was a great central location. He stated he is glad shooting
sports is being discussed and would like to have the Park back the way it was.
• Ronnie Baker, Park City, stated she is the Yellowstone County 4-H Extention Agent.
She stated that 4-H currently has about 250 kids in the shooting sports program.
There is a facility located at the Metra and in Shepard where the kids can shoot. The
facility here is key to allow access for kids on this side of the county. She stated that
this group is great at volunteering. If there are ways, they can be involved and
engaged in any of the upgrades within the Park. She gave an example of a building
located on the fairgrounds in which they were part of bringing the building up to code.
• Jaime Krug lives South of Laurel, stated that she grew up in Laurel and has been
involved with shooting sports for the past 14 years. This year marks the first year not
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being able to use that building and the program took a huge hit and almost lost the
entire program since the kids had to go into Billings each weekend. She has found
another location to shoot archery but is unable to shoot rifle and shotgun. She stated
that she would like Council to consider that youth use that building to learn gun
safety and the proper way to shoot.
• Curtis Lord, 418 W. 12th St., excited to see camping and restrooms come back to the
Park. Glad to see that shooting is being bought up, youth need a place to shoot. He
stated that the Rod and Gun Club has asked the Park Board to review and renew
their lease for shooting.
• Jennifer Lazloffy, 3165 Hwy 212, stated she has been a 4-H leader for the past 20
years. Her own children shot at Riverside Park and are awesome marksmen and
archers. The Park has offered a great recreation for her family. She asked those kids
who were involved in shoot sports to stand up. She also stated that they have not
been able to shoot this year as they have no place to shoot in inclement weather.
6.0 Design and Improvement Recommendations
6.1 Overall Park Concept
This plan envisions a substantial redesign and reconfiguration of the Park from its past. The
redesign and development the Park was based upon dividing the Park into five distinct
areas. These included:
�
• Boat Ramp-Picnic Area (northwest)
� Campground-Horseshoe Complex
• Historic Buildings Complex
• Historic Rifle Range-Trap Range
• Natural Area-Historic Dump
Figure 3 shows the approximate locations of each area.
These areas were used to develop a conceptual layout of what the Park design and �
improvements could look like in the future. Figure 5 shows the proposed layout and
redesign. Based upon the input of the advisory committee and residents and practical
considerations,the plan advocates for the following types of development for each area.
Boat Ramp-Picnic Area:
• Designated parking area
• Interpretive sign kiosk
• Picnic sheiters
• Playground
• Restrooms
• Trails
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Camp_ground-Horseshoe Comalex
• 30-unit RV campground, which would include tent sites and an access road system
• Restrooms
• Reliable water source for drinking and fire flows
• Electrical hookups
• Centralized trash disposal
Historic Buildin Complex
• Maintenance of Jaycee Hall and storage building
• Identifying champions to repair and maintain the American Legion building, Rifle Club
building and Rod and Gun Club building
o Removal of buildings if no champions found
• Removal of caretaker's building
• Reliable water source for drinking and fire flows
• Wastewater treatment for building bathrooms
• Interpretive sign kiosk
• Trails
• Centralized trash disposal
Historic Rifle and Trap Ran�e
• Removal or mitigation of lead shot
• Examine potential future uses i.e. athietic fields or stage/pavilion
Natural Area-Historic Dump
• Mitigate or remove trash and debris
• Design and build a trail system
• Design and build a fishing access for pedestrians along the river
The following narrative provides more detail about the proposed improvements.
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6.2 Public Restrooms
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The installation of public restrooms is the ,� � � . = 4�: � � �
most important improvement that can be �� •, � ,,° � ��<<. ;
made in the Park. Simply having sanitary �'''� � �
and functional restrooms available will � �`� A w' � *
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make the Park much more attractive to � `
residents and travelers. In addition, it will
help to reduce the problem of human � " �, _'�
waste being deposited around the Park. ��,� : �-, � �.
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If the existing public restroom building �, �- � �� ��,, ����°� .'�
cannot be rehabilitated, it will be replaced ��� �F ��°�=� �" w.
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with a vault toilet, ideally in the same '� � � ��` �' � '
general location. In addition, public VaultToilet
restrooms should be installed in appropriate
locations to serve the future campground and other development. Due to the fact that the
Park is in the fioodplain, any new vault toilets would need to be elevated above the base
flood elevation.
As mentioned previously, the City should actively encourage the Montana Fish, Wildlife and
Parks (FWP)to assist with improving the restroom facilities in the Park, particularly near the
boat ramp managed by FWP.
Cost Estimates:
• Assessment of existing drain fields: $5,000
• Repairs to existing drain fields: $25,000
• New 3 riser double vault toilet: $40,000+ each
6.3 Water Facilities
The current drinking water system and fire protection water supply to the Park is
substandard. To facilitate the sustainable, long-term development of the Park, it will be
essential to identify a more reliable method of providing water to the Park buildings,
proposed campground and fire protection hydrants. Options for providing adequate water
could include replacing the current water line suspended along the Highway 212 bridge with
an improved system. Another option could involve obtaining the necessary water rights and
drilling groundwater welis onsite. The advantage of a new water line running along the
bridge from the City service is that it could be capable of providing sufficient flows for fire
protection, while a groundwater well may not be able to supply enough water or may be cost
prohibitive to develop. In addition to improving the supply of water,the distribution system
with the Park should be redesigned and replaced, particularly in light of the desire for a new
campground.
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The City of Laurel has submitted an application to the State Natural Resource Damage
Program request grant funds to replace the water service along the bridge with a new
service line. The grant funds are part of the mitigation funds provided by Exxon-Mobil due to
the rupture of its Silvertip Pipeline and the oil spill that occurred into the Yellowstone River.
Cost Estimate:
• New 6" HDPE line over bridge: $260,000 (design, permitting, materials and labor)
• New 6" PVC distribution piping: $100,000 (design, permitting, materials and labor)
• $1,000 per month for electricity for heat tape (6 to 7 months) ,
� The cost of onsite wells would depend upon the scope of the project
6.4 Camping-RV Park
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" � �: ���„.�. � � the campground, restrooms, water hook
.." , � �� `""� #� . ups, electrical hook ups and garbage
�- � � �'' �� ' disposal. In orderto accommodate RV
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be designed as one-way roads so that
Campground Host campers could be backed into angle
parking spots, unless another type of campground design is used, such as a pull through
design for RV units. The campground would be sited in a manner to incorporate the
Horseshoe Club facility,thus ensuring that use of the facility increases. The proposed
campground will require detailed site design and planning prior to any construction.
In the open space area north of the Horseshoe complex, it is proposed that a playground
and parking area be established. A playground would complement the Horseshoe complex
and make the campground more attractive for families.
The City of Laurel has submitted an application to the State Natural Resource Damage
Program request grant funds to design and construct a new campground. The grant funds
are part of the mitigation funds provided by Exxon-Mobil due to the rupture of its Silvertip
Pipeline and the oil spill that occurred into the Yellowstone River.
Cost Estimates:
• Gravel Pad: $600/site
� Picnic Table: $500/table
• Fire Ring: $400/site
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• Frost Free Hydrants: $500/site (includes service connection to new distribution
network)
• Electrical Service/Hookups: $1,000/site (includes distribution network to each site)
6.5 Picnic Facilities
� � � �� � ;-�,;, Picnic facilities such as
� �- ., �� �� �� � � ��,��� ��� shelters would provide a
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Cost Estimates:
• Picnic Selters: $10,000 to $30,000 per sturcture. Depends on size and style
• Picnic Table: $500 to $1,000 per table
• Labor: $ 5,000 to $10,000
6.6 Removal of Hazard Trees:
The City is in the process of removing the aging cottonwood trees that have reached the end
of their lifespan. These tree pose a hazard to park users due to falling branches and the
likelihood that the trees themselves will fall over in the near future.
Cost Estimates:
• The City is currently paying$1,000 per tree for removal. This is below the typical cost
for such removal.
6.7 Restoration of Buildings
The plan envisions that the buildings can be repaired and restored in order to provide
valuable civic, social and educational purposes. Unfortunately,the City does not have the
resources to do more than maintain Jaycee Hall and the storage building. Thus, it will be
essential that private or non-profit champions come forward to provide the time, money and
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other resources to repair and improve
the buildings in need of work. The ���
Laurel Rod and Gun Club has already � _
expressed a willingness to take on the �'"`` `�-_-
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task of repairing the Rod and Gun Club � E � �°�� '�'"�"`��""
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building and has obtained cost ;� � """�"��� � - � ��� ��� ��`� ��
estimates to complete the work. " - ' `' ?
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If champions are not identified within � � �
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18-months of the adoption of the plan, _ �a � �` ��
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then the Cit will have no choice but to `"� ��� � �
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begin the process of removing the �� � � 5 � _ .��� �� � �� �� � �� � � �� E
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buildings as resources become � -'�.... - �
available. The goal would be to reduce ,�:; �: ., "' ����"--����' " � � �'��� .�„ �
public health and safety issues related �� ��` �
to deteriorating buildings. ExampleofBuildingRestoration
Potential building champions will need to provide the City with a formal proposal for the
repair and operation of a specific building. Proposals shall be based upon criteria that City
staff are developing. It will be essential that proposals provide realistic cost estimates for
repairs and for the future operation of the building. Proposals should also ensure that ail
work will comply with the applicable City codes and State of Montana requirements including
assessments for hazardous materials.
As mentioned earlier in the plan, at one time all of the buildings in the Park were provided
with wastewater treatment via septic/drain field systems. The exceptions were the
Horseshoe Club building, Williston Basin building and the storage building. Today the only
known functional septic system is the one for Jaycee Hall. In the short-term it will be
important to determine whether the septic systems for the other buildings are still
operational. If any are no functional, longer term options for wastewater treatment will need
to be identified, such as siting replacement drain fields outside the floodplain or the
installation of a sewage lift station to pump effluent back to the City sewer treatment plant.
It must be noted that each of these options poses challenges, particularly financial.
Cost Estimates:
• Assessment of each drain field: $5,000
• System Repairs: $25,000
• Maintenance $500/system/year
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6.8 Overhead Lighting .� , ��
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essential to improving safety and security � � r� '
within the Park. This would be particularly �`� , y� �� � s �.�"� ���
true in the new campground and picnic � `- ���� �; �
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areas. The installation of all new overhead �� ��� .-�� �, � �� �
lighting should be coordinated as much as �� � ��� ��� �� � ��� ��
possible with the overall redevelopment of ��� �;� � =���
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the Park. In addition, low maintenance � ��: � �
and cost effective lighting options should `� �=`� '�� �
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be examined, such as solar powered '" ��`�`� 4 .�_�"��
lights, which could be used in the more Euample Lighting
remote areas of the Park.
Cost Estimates:
• Electrical Service to all poles: $40,000
• Light Poles: $6,000 each
Operation and Maintenance: An estimated $100 per light per year should be allowed to
account for vandalism and replacement of burnt out bulbs for the maintenance budget.
Operation of the lights will vary based on type and size of head used. Solar panel lights may
be used to augment operational costs but will increase construction costs.
6.9 Parking
The development of dedicated parking in conjunction with a redesign of the Park road
system, would be important not only for
improving the safety of pedestrians and
� � �� ��� vehicle drivers, but also for maximizing the
� `�. �� ; ,, amount of land available for recreational
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�, � �; � �; facilities and open space. Dedicated parking
�y � '� � �,'� should be provided for the following areas:
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Parking lots will likely be gravel surFaced in
order to keep construction costs down.
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Cost Estimates:
• Cost for parking lots will vary greatly on the exact size provided, but based on this
conceptual layout(35,000 square feet)the gravel lots would cost $30,000.
• Maintenance of the lots would consist of routine grading: $1,000 to $2,000 per year.
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6.10 Playground
In order to enhance the
attractiveness of the Park
playgrounds are proposed in the
Boat Ramp/Picnic and Campground
areas. The design and complexity of � � , ��'`� � �-�-�
the facilities will be determined at a i � �s��< - � � `� �.�_ �
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later date. � �� � � � � " � � �
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$10,000 � � �
• Large Playground System: �� ''���� ���
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$50,000 , '�_�.
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6.11 Road Network
The plan proposes an extensive redesign of the road network, with particular emphasis on
reducing the number of approaches onto the existing main access road and developing a
network with individual spurs and loops to serve the campground, boat ramp-picnic area,
buildings and horseshoe facility. Road surfacing will likely remain gravel and include
drainage ditches and annual dust control and routine grading.
The unique chalienge of this particular project is designing the road network in order to
provide traffic control at road intersections. The layout of the future road system proposes
using a simple roundabout located around the Williston Basin Pipeline Building. This
proposal is meant to keep vehicle speeds low within the Park and to incorporate the building
into the design, particularly since that area cannot be used for Park functions. Ultimately a
formal analysis would be necessary to determine the most practical design for addressing
the road intersections.
Cost Estimates:
• 3,500 feet of new road system with storm drainage: $170,000
• Operation and Maintenance:
� Routine Grading: $1,000 to $2,000 per year
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6.12 Garbage Disposal:
The redevelopment of the Park will
��� .�� � ;,� � undoubtedly increase its use by
���� ���; �`�� residents and visitors. This will be
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�" '� ���� � � _�_� ��. accompanied by an increase in the
'���, � � � �� �'� ��� - � �� � volume of trash generated in the Park.
�� � Developing several centralized garbage ,
�����f� ����� disposal facilities will be essential to
�������,����t����� ���, ,�� addressingthis issue. In addition,to
� F� being appropriately sited,the garbage
� � disposal facilities should be designed
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�;�" � � � � and constructed so that they blend into
�� ��`�'��'` � � ���`�"���� � �� ��� � the Park. It will also be important to
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strategically locate smaller trash
E�cample Dumpster Enclosure receptacles throughout the Park
including those for dog waste.
Cost Estimates:
• Large Trash Receptacle: City provided
. Large Trash Receptacle Enclosure: $5,000
• Small Trash Receptacle: $750 each
• Dog Waste Receptacle: $400 each
Operations and Maintenance for these facilities would be $400 to $500 per year and would
include replacement garbage bags for small receptacles, replacement dog waste bags and
receptacle liners.
6.13 Interpretive Signage and Kiosks
� , It is important to share the
I � history of the Park with
� " residents and visitors. To do
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� � ��� � � this the plan envisions the
! - construction of two interpretive
� � �_� , s � ��� � sign/kiosk complexes. The
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�' _-�:• ` -. �.�- ��`�`" � � ���� � r =���� � first would be located north of
�� � �� °� -��--� � �� � � � � � and along the main access
� �� �. � � ���,. �"'-""" � road and would be accessed
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_ — •�'� ,� by a small pullout/parking
� �� '� area or via a trail from other
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- parking areas. This kiosk and
interpretive signs would describe the history of the Park in graphics and narrative.
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The second kiosk would be located in the area of the historic buildings and would likewise
use graphics and narrative to describe the history and use of the buildings. This kiosk would
be doubly important if any of the buildings were eventually removed. In fact, if this were to
occur, it would be essential to salvage any historic items or architecture from the buildings
and incorporate them into the signage.
Cost Estimates:
• Larger Signs: $1,000 to $5,000 per sign
• Smaller Signs: $500 per sign
� Kiosks: $2,000 per unit and $750 in
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6.14 Trails ���� �� � ���� ��
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While not necessarily a high priority, the � � �� `:�'�
development of a trail system throughout the � '� � ��� � ���
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Park is a logical recreational facility that would �„ , �.
provide recreation and safe pedestrian/bicycle � ��
access around the Park. A trail in the east end =� ���� � �,.��� �
of the Park would only be possible with the end � -�--;�`� � "� ` �` , ,
�;� � � afi-.
of trap shooting. A trail system could also � �� �_ �� ` � ���= �
provide access to the proposed fishing access
downstream of the boat ramp. Any trail system EuampleTrail
would likely be constructed of gravel.
Cost Estimates:
• 5,500 linear feet of a gravel trail system: $31,000
6.15 Fishing Access-ADA Compliant
While the existing Montana FWP boat ramp
� ' provides good access to the Yellowstone
� River for boaters, pedestrian and wade
�� � �F � � � -
.���� F� � � ,��r"��-.�1�..,_..��_� fishing access is very limited in the Park.
;� � `' This is primarily due to the steep bank along
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��;�;�';,����� ° �""����--5�'�' the rehabilitated levee upstream of the boat
F `� � ��. � � ramp and the density of vegetation along
; � ;� - �
� �`�>, � ,- the river bank downstream of the ramp. In
���' �'
` order to improve access to the river for
� �-�� � ,�� � � �� pedestrians and wading anglers, the plan
-��"�""'�" � ''�� proposes a fishing access downstream of
ExampleADAFishingAccess the ramp for foot travel and to provide
access for people with disabilities, ADA
accessibility. The access would be sited at a point that is relatively level and provides easy
access to the river. This project would require some removal of vegetation to allow for the
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construction of an access trail and a platform. This removal would be minimized as much as
possible. It is anticipated that any platform would be constructed at grade in order to resist
flooding and to minimally impact flood flows. The fishing access would be reached via the
proposed overall Park trail system. All permitting would be obtained prior to the access's
construction. Cost of permitting these improvements is not included in the estimates below.
Cost Estimates:
• Excavation and Tree Removal: $10,000
• ADA accessible Fishing Platform: $50,000
6.16 Trees and Shrubs
As proposed, the redevelopment of the Park will require the planting of new trees and
shrubs, particularly in the area around the proposed campground and the redesigned roads
and parking. Selection of trees and shrubs should focus on native species in order to
minimize the need for maintenance and care.
Cost Estimates
• $20-$100 per tree
• $20-$50 per shrub
• $20 labor per unit
6.17 Remediation of Historic Rifle and Trap Range and Future Development
The location of the former rifle and
i trap ranges provides an ideal location
� for the future development of
additional recreational facilities.
�.� ��` What these facilities might be
� � �'����. �� '��`.� � � ' �► ��� remains to be determined, but could
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, � 3 � include athletic fields or a
_��� _ ,. .,u�_, ��,- ��_� �� � stage/pavilion
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''�" � �; � Prior to the redevelopment of this
� � � �„ � }�� area, an assessment of lead
"�"4 '`�`" contamination would need to be
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_ conducted and mitigation completed
prior to redevelopment.
OutdoorStage in Roundup,Montana
Cost Estimates: To be determined at a later date once a project is identified.
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7.0 Improvement Priorities and Completion Schedule
Priorities for the redevelopment of the Park were established through the advice and
guidance of the project advisory committee and with the input of City residents during the
outreach and engagement process. The priorities were reviewed and approved by the City
Council. The following table lists projects based upon their priority.
Table 6-Project Priority and Implementation Plan
High Public Restrooms $40,000+per unit depending upon size and design 2018
Drinking Water
• City water service $360,000 line across bridge and distribution
throughout the Park(design,permitting,materials and
labor)
High 2018
$25 to$29 per foot for drilling well
$1,600 to$2,300 for pump(Depends upon size)
• Groundwater well(s) $400 to$1,000 per pressure tank(Depends upon size)
Labor(Depends upon scope)
Distribution line(Depends upon scope)
High Campground $3,000 to 3,500 per site 2019
High Picnic Shelters $10,000 to$30,000 per unit 2019-2020
High Removal of Hazard Trees $1,000 per tree Ongoing
Restoration of Buildings
• Septic system assessments $5,000 per assessment
• Septic repair $25,000 for repairs
• Structural assessments* 2019
Medium . Hazardous materials abatement' •To be determined I
• Permitting'
• Restoration work'
Medium Overhead Lighting $40,000 for electrical service to lights 2019-2020
$6,000 per light
Medium Parking $30,000(55,000 sq.feet) 2020
Medium Playground $10,000 small unit
$50,000 large unit
Medium Redesigned Road Network $170,000+(3,500 linear feet) 2019-2021
$5,000 for enclosure
Low Garbage disposal $750 per small receptacle 2019-2021
$400 per dog waste receptacle
Low Interpretive Signage $600 per sign 2�22
Sign Kiosk $2,750 per unit
Low Trail $31,500(5,5001inearfeet) 2024
Low Fishing Access-Foot Access Only $60,000 2025
Low Planting Trees-Shrubs $20-$100 per tree
$20-$50 pershrub 2019-2025
$20 labor per unit
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Low Remediation of Lead from Former To be determined 2025
Rifle and Trap Range
Low Remediation of Historic Garbage To be determined 2027
Dump
The City intends to be opportunistic when it comes to achieving the priority list above.
Therefore, while the list will serve as the basic approach and schedule for improving the
Park, if an appropriate funding opportunity arises to help implement a project that is a lower
priority, it will be pursued.
8.0 Funding Options
Determining how to finance the identified Park projects will be one of the most difficult and
important parts of making this plan a reality. The goal of this plan to identify funding sources
for Park improvements so that the redevelopment of the Park will not become a financial
burden upon City residents.
The following table is a brief description of potential funding sources to help finance the
proposed improvement projects. It is important to note that this is not an all-inclusive list of
every potential funding opportunity.
Table 7-Potential Funding Sources
IMPROVEMENT FUNDING OPTIONS
Public Restrooms . Exxon-Mobil Settlement For Natural Resource Damage
Campground • Exxon-Mobil Settlement For Natural Resource Damage
Drinking Water Facilities . Exxon-Mobil Settlement For Natural Resource Damage
. Montana History Foundation
. Montana Preservation Alliance
Restoration of Buildings . MDEQ Assessment
• Private sources and donations
Garbage Disposal . Keep America Beautiful's Community Restoration and Resiliency Fund
. The Coca-Cola Com an IKee America Beautiful Public S ace Rec clin Bin Grant
. MT Department of Commerce:Tourism Grants Program
Interpretive Signage . MT Department of Commerce:Community Technical Assistance Program
. Buildin Active Communities Initiative Trails and Bic cle Facilities
Fishing Access-Foot . Montana Fish,Wildlife and Park
Access Only . NorthWestern Energy Community Works
. BNSF Foundation
Overhead Lighting . United States Department of Agriculture REAP GranULoan(Solar powered lights)
Remediation of Historic . MDEQ Assessment
Garba e Dump
Parking • Unknown at this time
Pavilion/Stage . Private Foundations: Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation,Town Pump
Foundation,BNSF Foundation,Walmart Foundation,First Interstate Bank Foundation,
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Lowes Community Grants, NorthWestern Energy Community Works,Montana
Communit Foundation-Laurel Communit Foundation
• Private Foundations: Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation,Town Pump
Foundation,BNSF Foundation,Walmart Foundation,First Interstate Bank Foundation,
Picnic Shelters Lowes Community Grants, NorthWestern Energy Community Works, Montana
Community Foundation-Laurel Community Foundation
• American Academ of Dermatolo Shade Structure Pro ram
• Private Foundations: Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation,Town Pump
Playground Foundation,BNSF Foundation,Walmart Foundation,First Interstate Bank Foundation,
Lowes Community Grants, NorthWestern Energy Community Works,Montana
Communit Foundation-Laurel Communit Foundation
Redesigned Road . Unknown at this time
Network
Remediation of Lead from . Unknown at this time
Rifle and Tra Ran e
• MT FWP Recreational Trails Program(RTP)
• Montana Department of Transportation,Community Transportation Enhancement
Trail Program
• Montana Conservation Corps(volunteer labor)
• Private sources and donations
Wastewater . Unknown at this time
TreatmenUSeptic System
Assessment
9.0 Plan Evaluation and Update
The City Parks Board is the entity assigned the task to manage the overall implementation of
this plan. The Board will do this with the support and advice of City staff. The Parks Board
will review the plan on an annual basis to assess progress in achieving the plan's vision and
recommendations. The Board will also determine if the prioritization of projects in the plan
is still relevant. Based upon this annual review, the Parks Board will provide the City Council
with a report detailing which projects have been implemented, identifying any opportunities
or difficulties encountered, and how the plan and its recommendations might be revised.
The review schedule for the plan shall begin in January of 2019 and will continue in the
subsequent years until the next comprehensive update of the plan. The plan is intended to
provide guidance to the Parks Board and the City for the next ten years and it is anticipated
that the plan would be fully updated in or around the year 2027.
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