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BOISE CITY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA

THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 2014 4:00 P.M.

Location:

Boise City Hall 150 N. Capitol Boulevard

City Council Chambers, 3rd Floor, Building 1

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. ELECTIONS

III. CONSENT AGENDA

A. Borah Park Community Garden Renewal to the License Agreement

B. 2014 Idaho River Sports Waterway Permit

C. Professional Services Contract Agreement with Agnew Beck

IV. NEW BUSINESS

A. Recognition of Parks Commissioner Service – Louis Uranga and Vivian Siqueiros

B. Minutes – May 15, 2014

C. Memorandum of Agreement for Wetland Mitigation Banking

D. Ridge to Rivers Trail Name Changes at Castle Rock Reserve

E. Boise State University National Science Foundation Fellowship

Partnership with the Jim Hall Foothills Learning Center – Informational Item Only

F. 2014 Trail User Survey – Presentation – Informational Item

Only

Boise City Parks and Recreation Commission Agenda Page 2 June 19, 2014

G. Executive Session: 1) Pursuant to Idaho Code § 67-2345(c) to conduct deliberations to acquire an interest in real property which is not owned by a public agency, and Idaho Code § 67-2345(f) to communicate with legal counsel or discuss the legal ramifications of and legal options for pending litigation, or controversies not yet being litigated but imminently likely to be litigated.

V. ADJOURNMENT

TO: Stacie Curry, President Boise City Parks and Recreation Commission FROM: Doug Holloway, Director Boise City Department of Parks and Recreation RE: JUNE 19, 2014 COMMISSION MEETING Please find enclosed the descriptive information supporting your agenda topics for this meeting. The meeting is anticipated to last approximately one and a half hours.

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

A. BORAH PARK COMMUNITY GARDEN RENEWAL TO THE LICENSE AGREEMENT– Requested by Tom Governale, Parks Resources Superintendent - Maria Minicucci, Property and Water Rights Analyst (See Item III. A. on the agenda)

The Borah Neighborhood Association has maintained a community garden in the undeveloped portion of Borah Park for three years. The original agreement was dated April 29, 2011 and allows for five renewals on an annual basis. The 2014 renewal, Exhibit A, will require the neighborhood association provide proof of insurance as well as the agreement between the gardeners and the Borah Neighborhood Association to meet the reporting and financial transparency requirements.

RECOMMENDATION: That the Boise City Parks and Recreation Commission approve the Borah Park Community Garden Renewal to the License Agreement.

B. 2014 IDAHO RIVER SPORTS WATERWAYS PERMIT – Requested by Tom Governale, Parks Resources Superintendent – Jerry Pugh, Parks and Recreation Community Programs Coordinator (See Item III. B. on the agenda)

Director’s Report Page 2 of 4 June 19, 2014 Idaho River Sports, Inc. would like to acquire a permit to operate their business of teaching basic canoe, kayak and stand up paddleboard lessons and demonstrations at Bernardine Quinn’s Riverside Park in Quinn’s Pond. The term of the Licensing Agreement, Exhibit B, will end on December 31, 2014. Idaho River Sports, Inc. will be required to provide background checks to their employees, pay a $300 permitting fee, and provide Comprehensive General Liability Insurance and Product Liability Insurance during the term of the agreement, naming City of Boise as an additional insured. RECOMMENDATION: That the Boise City Parks and Recreation Commission approve operations for Idaho River Sports, Inc. to provide basic canoe, kayak, and standup paddleboard lessons and demonstrations at Quinn’s Pond, as detailed in their individual Licensing Agreement, requiring that they pay all necessary fees and provide proof of insurance during the term of agreement.

C. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH AGNEW BECK Requested by Doug Holloway, Director (See Item III. C. on the agenda)

The Department is looking for approval to enter into an agreement, Exhibit C, with Agnew Beck, a company that specializes in analysis, policy development, planning, public engagement, and project implementation. The Commission was briefed on the agreement to complete the Foothills Reserve Management Plan during the May 15, 2014 Commission meeting. RECOMMENDATION: That the Boise City Parks and Recreation Commission recommend approval of the Professional Services Contract Agreement with Agnew Beck to Boise City Council.

ACTION AGENDA ITEMS

A. MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR WETLAND MITIGATION BANKING - Requested by Tom Governale, Parks Resources Superintendent – Toby Norton, Parks Resources Planning Manager (See Item IV. C. on the agenda)

In February 2006, the Boise City Department of Parks and Recreation entered into an agreement, similar to Exhibit D, with The Wetlands Group to provide constructed wetland mitigation projects at several sites. The group has provided successful wetland projects at Willow Lane Athletic Complex, Marianne Williams Park, and Hyatt Hidden Lakes Reserve.

Director’s Report Page 3 of 4 June 19, 2014 These projects enhance wildlife habitat and assist in flood and stormwater control. The Department looks to continue this successful relationship with The Wetlands Group by establishing a new Memorandum of Agreement. RECOMMENDATION: That the Boise City Parks and Recreation Commission recommend approval of the Wetlands Mitigation Banking Memorandum of Agreement between, the Boise City Department of Parks and Recreation and The Wetlands Group, to Boise City Council.

B. RIDGE TO RIVERS TRAIL NAME CHANGES AT CASTLE ROCK RESERVE – Requested by Julia Grant, Foothills and Open Spaces Senior Manager (See Item IV. D. on the agenda)

Betty Foster, neighbor to Castle Rock Reserve, has been actively involved since the 1990s in efforts to create Castle Rock Reserve and raise awareness of its historical significance to Idaho’s Native Americans. In 2006, Ms. Foster helped to raise funds for a tribute rock that was installed near the Bacon Drive entrance to Castle Rock Reserve. Over the last few years she has sought to have two Ridge to Rivers Trail Names, in the Castle Rock Reserve, changed from “Hot Springs Trail” and “Castle Rock Loop” to “Shoshone-Bannock Tribes” and “Pauite-Shoshone Tribes.” The Tribal Chairman and Business Council from the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes, at the Duck Valley and Fort Hall Reservations, have provided a letter of support for these efforts, Exhibit E.

RECOMMENDATION: That the Boise City Parks and Recreation Commission approve renaming the existing Ridge to Rivers trail, “Hot Springs Trail,” to “Shoshone-Bannock Tribes Trail” and the existing Ridge to Rivers trail, “Castle Rock Loop,” to “Pauite-Shoshone Tribes loop” in the Castle Rock Reserve.

C. BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION FELLOWSHIP PARTNERSHIP WITH THE JIM HALL FOOTHILLS LEARNING CENTER – INFORMATIONAL ITEM ONLY - Requested by Julia Grant, Foothills and Open Spaces Senior Manager (See Item IV. E. on the agenda)

For the last six years, members from the Treasure Valley community have been part of an innovative partnership, with Boise State University (BSU), which focused on science education for grades kindergarten through twelfth grade. The Department is in their last year of funding, and are hoping to find a way to sustain this unique collaboration, which has been a “win-win” for the City of Boise, the community education centers, BSU, and, most of all, for students and community members who have been exposed to science in ways they would not have been otherwise.

Director’s Report Page 4 of 4 June 19, 2014 This partnership has been financed through a $2.24-million grant from the National Science Foundation’s Grades K-12 (GK-12) program and provided fellowships to BSU graduate students from the departments of geosciences and biological sciences. The GK-12 Fellows were placed at the City of Boise’s Jim Hall Foothills Learning Center (FLC), the Boise WaterShed and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game’s Morrison Knudsen (MK) Nature Center. The fellows became resident scientists at the learning centers, and were instrumental in developing and delivering lessons to students and the general community for an entire academic year. The program started in the fall of 2008 and will end in June 2014 unless additional funding can be secured. In 2013, the program earned statewide recognition when it received the Outstanding Innovative Program Award from the Idaho Recreation and Parks Association.

D. 2014 TRAIL USER SURVEY – PRESENTATION – INFORMATIONAL ITEM ONLY - Requested by Julia Grant, Foothills and Open Spaces Senior Manager (See Item IV. F. on the agenda)

For the last six years, on a busy Saturday in either the spring or fall, volunteers have been stationed at twelve different trailheads, for twelve hours, providing a one-page survey to trail users requesting that they fill out the survey. For the 2014 Trail User Survey, a thirteenth location was added to the survey at the Hillside to Hollow Reserve, off of Bogus Basin Road. Data is currently being tabulated and a brief presentation will be given during the meeting, highlighting changes over the past years, as well as the differences in responses from the new location versus other trailheads. The information gathered is useful to the Department for grant applications, making management decisions, (e.g. placement of a new vault toilet in Military Reserve, changes in trail signage) and for providing a better understanding of the trail users.

BOISE CITY PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION

THURSDAY, MAY 15, 2014 4:00 P.M.

The Boise City Parks and Recreation Commission (Commission) met this date at Boise City Hall in the City Council Chambers. Staff Present: Mona Bryant, Merlani DeVries, Doug Holloway, Wendy Larimore, Travis Miller, Dee Oldham, Jerry Pugh, and Roseanne Swain. Others Present: Joshua Leonard and Brenda Bauges, Boise City Legal; Kristine Smith, minutes recorder. ______________________________________________________________________________

I. IN THE MATTER OF CALL TO ORDER:

Commission President, Stacie Curry, called the meeting to order at 4:03 p.m.

II. IN THE MATTER OF ROLL CALL: Commissioners Shelly Alder, Thomas Chandler, Stacie Curry, Scott Raeber, Vivianne Siqueiros, Stephen Smith, Brad Turpen, and Patricia Whipps were present. Commissioner Harvey Neef was absent.

III. IN THE MATTER OF NEW BUSINESS:

1. Consent Agenda ACTION: P. WHIPPS MOVED THAT THE BOISE CITY PARKS AND

RECREATION COMMISSION APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA CONSISTING OF THE YOUNG MEN’S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF BOISE CITY, IDAHO – AMENDMENT TO OPERATING AGREEMENT, THE 2014 EPLEY’S, INC. LICENSING AGREEMENT – ANN MORRISON PARK, THE 2014 DEEP FREESE LICENSE AGREEMENT RENEWAL – FAIRMONT POOL, THE 2014 THE HULA HUT LICENSE AGREEMENT RENEWAL – BORAH POOL, THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR THE 2014 IDAHO YOUTH ADAPTIVE SPORTS CAMP, THE BARBER MILLS INVESTMENTS LLC EASEMENTS/AGREEMENTS - MARIANNE WILLIAMS PARK; THE PERPETUAL GRAVITY IRRIGATION EASEMENT, THE PERPETUAL PRESSURIZED IRRIGATION EASEMENT, THE PERPETUAL STORM WATER DRAINAGE EASEMENT, THE WATER SHARE OWNERSHIP AND PAYMENT AGREEMENT, AND THE TERMINATION OF MEMORANDUM OF PARK DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, THE ADA COUNTY HIGHWAY DISTRICT EASEMENTS/AGREEMENTS - MARIANNE WILLIAMS PARK; THE PERMANENT EASEMENT FOR EAST BARBER VALLEY DRIVE THROUGH MARIANNE WILLIAMS PARK AND THE

Boise City Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 12 May 15, 2014

INTERAGENCY TEMPORARY LICENSE AGREEMENT, THE REQUEST FOR BEER/WINE SALES FOR REOCCURRING EVENT – PADDLE OUT CANCER – JULY 19, 2014, AND THE BOISE AEROS MULTISPORT CLUB INC. DONATION AGREEMENT – BERNARDINE QUINN RIVERSIDE PARK. SECONDED BY T. CHANDLER. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

2. Commission Appointments

Doug Holloway, Director, introduced Commissioner Stephen Smith, an attorney in the Boise area who previously served on the Historic Preservation Commission. S. Smith was appointed to the Commission on Tuesday, May 13, 2014, by Boise City Council. S. Smith explained, that at the time of appointment, he mentioned to the Boise City Council that he was excited to be on a Commission that didn’t have citizens mad at you all of the time. He looks forward to serving on the Boise City Parks and Recreation Commission. D. Holloway explained that Commissioner Whipps, who has served as both the Commission President and Vice President, was reappointed on Tuesday, May 13, 2014, by Boise City Council for a three year term.

3. Minutes April 17, 2014 – Boise City Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes ACTION: B. TURPEN MOVED THAT THE BOISE CITY PARKS AND

RECREATION COMMISSION APPROVE THE APRIL 17, 2014, COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES. SECONDED BY T. CHANDLER. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

4. Williams Park Dog Off-Leash Area – Third Quarter Update - Informational

Item Only Jerry Pugh, Parks and Recreation Community Programs Coordinator, explained that in the summer of 2013 the neighbors of Williams Park petitioned to allow hourly dog off-leash use at the park. The city has six park sites which allow dog off-leash use during designated hours that were previously established through the Department’s vetting process. During the July 2013 Commission meeting it was approved to move forward with designated hourly dog off-leash use in an area of Williams Park. Both morning and evening hours were included with the recommendation that the Department provide the Commission with quarterly updates on the program


for a one-year pilot program. The final quarterly update will come back before the Commission during the July 2014 meeting in order to determine if the Department should continue with dog off-leash use at Williams Park—there was an error in the meeting packet which listed the final review going before the Commission during the August 2014 meeting. J. Pugh explained that the third quarter of Williams Park Dog Off-Leash Area Pilot Program was uneventful, which was largely due to the cold weather during the January and February months. The reports provided by the Animal Control Officers showed many zeros for the number of users in the parks during their visits. One comment was received by a member of the public and was provided in the packet information. As the number of users in the park increases it is expected that the Department will receive more comments from the public. A follow-up survey will be conducted as part of the program’s final evaluation. Postcards will be mailed to all neighbors within a half-mile radius of the park. Neighbors will be given two weeks to respond, either by mailing the post card back to the Department, or by completing the online survey. Staff will complete an onsite observation survey similar to the survey completed during the evening hours of fall 2013. The spring survey will be completed during the morning hours. During the vetting process for the original six dog off-leash areas, staff provided an opportunity for the Commission to do a site visit, which could be an option for he Williams Dog Off-Leash Area, if the Commission wanted to visit Williams Park before the final review.

5. 2014 Annual Dog Off-Leash Area Review – Informational Item Only

J. Pugh explained that the Department did not have a lot of new information related to the dog off-leash areas. Since the 2013 Dog Off-Leash Area Review, staff participated in site visits for each of the dog off-leash areas. Staff was able to interact with the dog owners and review some of the laws related to dogs, providing an opportunity for staff to improve their relationship with the dog off-leash area users. The program will occur again in the 2014 summer. Based on last year’s feedback, the times for the site visits will be adjusted as many had concerns that the visits were done during dog off-leash hours and during times when many users were working. The Ann Morrison Park Dog Off-Leash program continued to achieve the Department’s goal of reducing the number of geese on the turf during the winter months. The Department has received some comments from individuals concerned that the geese - have just been pushed to surrounding areas. B. Turpen explained that one of the main concerns provided in the comments is related to the number of patrol personnel. He questioned if the


Department could endorse an increase in presence from City personnel. J. Pugh explained that there are only two Animal Control Officers who do their best to regularly visit approximately 100 different park sites, the Boise Foothills, and the Boise River Greenbelt. D. Holloway explained that he has had a discussion with a few of the Boise City Council members and that there is some support to consider adding additional personnel, however, promises cannot be made. The number of enforcement personnel has been a common theme during the dog off-leash area reviews. It is difficult to control having the Animal Control Officers seen at each park on a daily basis. It is an issue that will be encumbered by the Department. However, the Animal Control Officers do not fall under the Department of Parks and Recreation. Instead, they fall under the City Clerk’s Office budget. The idea of adding additional personnel is a bigger discussion that needs to occur with Boise City Council. It is a discussion which will occur in order to at least make them aware of citizen’s concerns. The Animal Enforcement Officers have been writing more warnings, which was per the Department’s direction. There was concern that the Department would see more dogs running free or more violators, however, the issuing of warning seems to be working well. S. Alder questioned if there was any plan in the future to change the structure of the organization and have the Animal Control Officers report to the Department. D. Holloway responded that consideration for making the transition to the Department have not occurred. The Department has a great working relationship with the City Clerk’s Office. There are periodic meetings, and even though they are not budgeted out of the Parks and Recreation budget, they do work for the Department. If there is a request to have the Animal Control Officers provide more attention to a specific site they will accommodate the request.

6. Request for Beer/Wine Sales for the 4th of July Fireworks Celebration &

Idaho Statesman Chalk Art Festival - July 4, 2014

D. Holloway explained that the Request for Beer/Wine sales for the 4th of July Fireworks Celebration would normally go on the consent agenda, however, the 2014 event will utilize a larger portion of Ann Morrison Park for the beer/wine garden. Rather than having an orange, fenced off section for the garden, the model will be closer to what is used during the Western Idaho Fair. Individuals will be required to provide their identification to receive a wrist band then they can purchase beer or wine and are free to roam around the area with their beverage. The concept for a larger beer garden was reviewed for the Boise 150 Celebration at the Mayor’s request. However, the details were not settled prior to the event, so there were still isolated beer and wine gardens. The Boise City Police Department has not reported any major issues with the 10 for 10 Zone during home Boise State University football games which utilizes portions of Julia Davis Park. The plan for the 4th of July Celebration is


to allow alcohol in a designated area of the park. D. Holloway reviewed the designated area provided in the May Commission Packet. The Department has been working closely with the Boise Police Department and has received their support. The information was provided to both subcommittees and support was received to move forward. ACTION: S. RAEBER MOVED THAT THE BOISE CITY PARKS AND

RECREATION COMMISSION APPROVE THE ALCOHOL SALES FOR THE 4TH OF JULY, FIREWORKS CELEBRATION & IDAHO STATESMAN CHALK ART FESTIVAL IN ANN MORRISON PARK ON JULY 4, 2014. THE BOISE CITY DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION WILL BE OWED 12% OF GROSS BEER/WINE SALES OVER $2,000 WITHIN THIRTY DAYS PRECEDING THE EVENTS. SECONDED BY S. ALDER. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

7. Consulting Contract with Agnew Beck – Informational Item Only

D. Holloway explained that a consulting contract with Agnew Beck was expected to be on the June Consent Agenda, with a request for Commission approval. Agnew Beck is a local consulting firm that the Department is looking to contract with to complete two foothills studies. The Department embarked on a Foothills Open Space Management Plan in 2012 and approximately 80% of the Management Plan has been completed in house. Rather than having the firm piece portions of the management plan, the Department is requesting to contract with the company to finish out the plan and receive all of the needed approvals. The Department will also contract with the company to complete a second management plan, the Reserve Management Plan. Within the next few months, staff will meet with the Commission to brief them on the differences between the two management plans. A portion of the review will be conducted during the regular meeting, while discussions on key land acquisition will occur during an Executive Session. As the Commission is aware, there is no longer a Foothills Conservation Advisory Committee, so the foothills management will fall on the Commission. As the Department moves forward with the planning process, it will be a great time for the Commission to get involved. After the contract is approved, monthly updates from the consultant will be available, contributing to the education process. The Foothills Open Space Management Plan is the master plan for the entire 85,000-acres of open space. The City of Boise owns approximately 4,000-acres of the 85,000-acres in the system.


In the open space area there are approximately 150–miles of trails managed by the Ridge to Rivers partnership—the partnership is made up of the City of Boise, Bureau of Land Management, Ada County, United States Forest Service, and the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Each of the different partnering agencies has their own management plan for their property. Ironically, the City of Boise is the lead agency of the partnership and the Department does not have a management plan, which is the second plan the firm will be working on, the Reserve Management Plan. The Reserve Management Plan will include how the Department will maintain, improve, and protect Department owned property. The Department will engage the Commission on future acquisition priorities. However, the Department’s first priority is determining how to manage the land that is owned. The Reserve Management Plan is expected to be completed by the late spring of 2015. The plan will include a public process similar to the Department’s planning process which has been done in the past. The Foothills Open Space Management Plan should be completed within the next 60 days. After these two plans are completed the Department will then review a trail management plan for the existing 150-miles of trails. It will be looked to determine how the trails should be maintained and if additional trails should be added, or if some of the existing trails should be taken away. S. Raeber requested the Director confirm how much levy funding is still available. D. Holloway explained that there is $1.8 million left in the account, while there is approximately $10-12 million on the Department’s acquisition priority list.

8. Fees & Charges D. Holloway explained that a memo and list of the different fees and charges used by the Department was included in the May Commission Packet. An additional fee was added to the list of fees and charges after the packet was provided to the Commission, and reviewed by both of the subcommittees. A handout listing the Waterway Commercial Use – Annual Fee was provided. In general, the Department will usually request an increase to approximately 25% of the over 600 different Department fees—the request for the 2015 fees and charges was much less than what has been requested in the past. The Commission has always taken a strong stance on increasing fees, particularly on youth related fees, and it is avoided unless it is necessary to meet budgeted expectations. City Council is also closely watching fee increases, and they too want to make sure that it is only done to meet certain budget expectations.


T. Chandler questioned if the fees that were being approved were aside from the recreational immunity. D. Holloway explained that the approval of the fees was aside from the recreational immunity issue. B. Turpen requested more information about the new Naming Rights Fee. Roseanne Swain, Recreation Superintendent, explained that when the Department entered into a contract with Swire Coca Cola it ended the previous agreement the Department had with PepsiCo. At Idaho IceWorld one of the ice rinks was named the Pepsi Rink. The new contract didn’t include naming rights to the rink, so now the Department is looking for sponsorship of the rink. A sponsor has not been identified however, staff will continue to solicit. B. Turpen questioned if the fee was for a permanent naming right, or if it was a one-time fee as part of the contract. R. Swain responded that it would be a one-time fee. ACTION: B. TURPEN MOVED THAT THE BOISE CITY PARKS AND

RECREATION COMMISSION APPROVE THE 2015 FEES AND CHARGES AS PRESENTED AND RECOMMEND ADOPTION TO THE MAYOR AND BOISE CITY COUNCIL. SECONDED BY P. WHIPPS.

DISCUSSION: T. CHANDLER REQUESTED TO AMEND THE MOTION

TO INDICATE THAT THE COMMISSION APPROVE STAFF’S RECOMMENDATION THE AUTHORITY TO STAFF TO WAIVE THE FEE AND RESERVE THE RECREATION IMMUNITY IF THE CITY SO DEEMS ADVISABLE SO THAT IT IS CLEAR THAT THAT CAN BE DONE.

ACTION: S. ALDER MOVED THE BOISE CITY PARKS AND

RECREATION COMMISSION APPROVE THE FEES AND CHARGES WITH RECREATION IMMUNITY IN THE FEE PROCESS. SECONDED BY S. REABER. THE MOTION TO AMEND THE MAIN MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

ACTION: B. TURPEN MOVED THAT THE BOISE CITY PARKS AND

RECRATION COMMISSION APPROVE THE FEES AND CHARGES WITH THE AMENDED MOTION. SECONDED BY P. WHIPPS. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

9. Boise River Park Phase II Master Plan

Tom Governale, Parks Resources Superintendent, explained that staff was requesting Commission approval for the concept on the Phase II Boise River


Park. T. Governale introduced Wendy Larimore, the Department’s Landscape Architect. T. Governale explained that the project goals for Phase II of the master plan are to maintain and improve the Boise Valley Irrigation Diversion, improve Boise River safety as the current diversion on the Boise River is a hazard, reduce the risk of flooding during high river flows, enhance the Esther Simplot Park, provide a recreation facility for floaters and casual river users, enhance fish and wildlife habitat, restore river banks, and maintain and or improve the Greenbelt functionality. In July 2013, the City issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a progressive design build. The Department selected a vendor based on their qualifications, rather than selecting the lowest bidder. The team which was selected included an engineering team, a water design team, and a landscape architect team. After the team was selected, the Department worked to negotiate a price. The selected team consists of McMillen Engineering, S2O, and DHM. McMillen Engineering is a firm based in Boise that does projects throughout the world. S20 is a design and engineering company owned by Scott Shipley—a three time Olympian and three time world Champion kayaker responsible for designing the London Olympic Water Park. DHM is a landscape design crew based out of Colorado which has also received national recognition. The contract will be divided into three work phases. The first phase, Phase A, is the Conceptual Design phase and is what will be presented during the meeting. Phase B will be the Final Design phase and Phase C will be the construction phase. It is important for the Department to receive approval of the conceptual design as it will allow the Esther Simplot Park planning process to move forward. Esther Simplot Park has been waiting on the concept design for the River Park to address some flood mitigation issues—during the planning process it was discovered that the dams on the Boise River were not correctly installed. The Simplot Family has been patient while the Department addressed concerns for flooding. There will be some grading of the park during construction which will help mitigate the flood issues, not only for Boise, but also for Garden City. Once the concept design is approved the process for applying for all of the necessary federal and state permits can occur. Construction for the Esther Simplot Park is expected to begin during the winter of 2014. T. Governale provided an overview map which showed the area surrounding the River Park. He explained that the River Park is part of a complex of parks including Bernardine Quinn’s Riverside Park, Esther Simplot Park, and Veteran’s Memorial Park, as well the Boise River Greenbelt which cuts


through the area. The complex of projects is going to change the area which is commonly referred to as the West End. Development will have an impact socially, economically, and recreationally. In addition to the existing amenities of the complex, a pedestrian bridge, that allows access to the Garden City side of the Boise River, was installed and has created a route for some commuters. The project has been very complex as there have been many stakeholders involved, including; different surrounding irrigation companies, City of Garden City, the Simplot Foundation, and the Boise Friends of the Parks. There have also been many regulatory agencies involved, including the Idaho Department of Water Resources, the Idaho Fish and Game Department, Corp of Engineers, Bureau of Reclamation, as well as many environmental agencies. The Boise Friends of the Park is made up of a group of citizens who have helped the Department to raise funds and have been very important in the development process. The project started fourteen years ago, it has taken approximately twelve to thirteen years to complete Phase I and it is expected that Phase II will be completed in the next two to five years, depending on fundraising. Staff is requesting approval of the provided plan, with a condition of approval that there is a no-net rise. A no-net rise means that whatever is built, in or along the river, will not cause a rise in the water level upstream or downstream, so that it does not impact flooding. Engineers are within two-tenths of an inch of having a no-net rise. It is expected that the no-net rise will be achieved by the end of May, however, the Department wanted to come before the Commission now, rather than wait until the June meeting, because the Simplot’s are ready to start development of Esther Simplot Park. The Simplot’s have made a $12-million donation for the development of the site and the Department does not want to slow the family down. W. Larimore explained that she would review the overall project configuration. Phase II of the River Park will include the area between the existing Phase I of the park to the Veteran’s Pond in Veteran’s Memorial Park Pond. There are three reaches of Phase II. Reach 1 will tie-in with Esther Simplot Park, Reach 2 will include the large water features, and Reach 3 will tie-in with Veteran’s Memorial Park. The parking for the Boise River Park will be in conjunction with the Esther Simplot Park parking near the river bank. Near the parking lot there will be a restroom and changing-room. The Boise River Greenbelt will be relocated in an effort to minimize the impact of recreational users to commuters. With the completion of Phase I there have been some major conflicts on the Greenbelt between the commuters and recreational users. The major commuter route will be moved to run along the Farmer’s Union Canal around Veterans Memorial Pond where it will then connect back onto the main portion of the Greenbelt, near the existing Phase I portion of the River Park. The existing portion of


the Greenbelt will then become more of a pedestrian use Greenbelt section. Bikers will still be allowed to access this section of Greenbelt. However, commuters will be encouraged to use the new route. Across from the parking area there will be the main beach access, which will include zero depth access. In the area of Reach 1, the existing bank is extremely channelized and steep. During construction the beach will be pulled back and some of the large Black Cottonwoods in the area will be saved, creating some habitat. The first reach will be fairly flat with a few eddies and some rock boulders, giving beginner kayakers an opportunity to learn their skills. The Farmer’s Union Diversion is in Reach 2, and is very dangerous as there is a lot of concrete and rebar in the area. The irrigation company will divert the Boise River through the canal to replace the diversion structure and reduce hazards significantly for all river users. Reach 2 will include putting the first two or three hundred feet of the canal through a culvert to increase green space and allow greater viewing opportunity for park visitors. The first drop structure, instead of being pushed up concrete, will have a flashboard system—similar to the structure in Phase I. The flashboards will either be in the up or down position with an air bladder system. The air bladders will be on the Garden City side of the Boise River, while the wave feature will be on the Boise City side of the Boise River. The second feature will be a drop structure that will extend across the entire river. It will be made of stone and will not be adjustable. The third feature will be a very beginner wave and can be used with a stand-up paddle board. It too will not be adjustable. The Boise side of the river will be banked stadium seating, with a large overlook onto of the canal. The intention of the seating and overlook will be to allow the opportunity to have events at the park. At the end of Reach 2, users can get out and utilize Veteran’s Pond, Esther Simplot Park pond, and Quinn’s Pond to get back to the upstream portion of the River Park, creating a loop. Reach 3 has significant erosion along the Boise River banks. During development some of the erosion will be repaired and vegetation will be replanted in the area. Reach 1 and Reach 3 are similar, in that they are both flat and will include the installation of eddies. Reach 3 will include a stepped take out, providing some accessible opportunities. T. Governale explained that the estimated cost for the development of the Phase II portion of the project is $7.2-million. The first phase of the Esther Simplot Park development is expected to cost approximately $3.9million, the total cost for the Esther Simplot Park development will be approximately $12-million. There will also be some future development needed at the Bernardine Quinn Riverside Park.


T. Chandler questioned if there would be a dog water amenity in the area. T. Governale responded that staff was making consideration for a dog water amenity at Esther Simplot Park. The River Management Plan will also call for dog off-leash areas along the Boise River—acceptable area still needs to be identified. T. Chandler explained that during the subcommittee meeting the fire and rescue access was discussed, he questioned if there was any additional information available. T. Governale explained that a meeting with the Boise City Fire Department was scheduled for May 22, 2014. During the meeting staff will work to confirm that the locations selected will meet the Fire Department’s needs. It is early enough in the planning process, that once the plan has been adopted, it can still be adapted to meet the Fire Department’s needs. ACTION: T. CHANDLER MOVED THAT THE BOISE CITY PARKS

AND RECREATION COMMISSION APPROVE THE BOISE RIVER PARK PHASE II MASTER PLAN, ON THE CONDITION THAT THE HYDRAULIC MODEL SUPPORTS THE NO-NET RISE REQUIREMENT. SECONDED BY S. RAEBER. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

10. Zoo Boise and the El-Ada Community Action Partnership – Informational

Item Only D. Holloway explained that as a condition to increasing the entrance fees at Zoo Boise a year ago, Boise City Council requested Zoo Boise set aside scholarship opportunities for families to address the concern that fee increases would eliminate some families who attend the zoo. The Department has allocated $10,000 in scholarship opportunities—each scholarship is a family pass of four members, with each pass being equal to approximately $22. The Department did not want to require that approximately four hundred families fill out the needed paperwork to prove scholarship eligibility. Zoo Boise will instead, with El-Ada Community Action, distribute the Zoo Boise scholarships as El-Ada participants are already proving their qualifications. Staff just wanted to make sure the Commission was aware of the program, as the Commission is responsible for approving the Department’s scholarship program. The program will be very similar to what occurs with the Boise School District as the Department allows counselors and teachers to provide scholarships to youth in the classroom by signing a from.


VI. IN THE MATTER OF ADJOURNMENT:

There being no further business to come before the Commission at this time, the meeting was adjourned at 5:01 p.m.

ACTION: S. RAEBER MOVED THAT THE BOISE CITY PARKS AND

RECREATION COMMISSION ADJOURN. SECONDED BY B. TURPEN. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

__________________________________________________ Stacie Curry, President

Borah Park Community Garden Renewal to the License Agreement

Exhibit A

2014 Idaho River Sports Waterway Permit

Exhibit B

Professional Services Contract Agreement with Agnew Beck

Exhibit C

Memorandum of Agreement for Wetland Mitigation Banking

Exhibit D

MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR

WETLANDS MITIGATION BANKING

THIS MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT is hereby entered into this __ day of ------~ 2014, by and between the city of Boise City ("City"), an Idaho municipal corporation, and The Wetlands Group, LLC {"The Wetlands Group"), an Idaho limited liability company established to serve as a wetlands bank provider for mitigation banking as regulated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, to provide for the designation of certain City-managed park and open space properties as prospective mitigation receiving sites via The Wetlands Group's prospectus and to provide for general terms of agreement for the licensing, planning, construction, and management of wetlands bank wetlands on specified park and open space properties.

WHEREAS, the City developed and adopted the Boise River Riparian Study that identifies certain City park and open properties where construction of functioning wetlands, riparian areas, trout spawning habitat, and flood proofing features are appropriate and desirable; and

WHEREAS, the City wishes to provide for protection, enhancement, and long-term management of wetlands and related riverine functions for purposes of water quality, flood proofing, trout spawning, habitat functions, and passive recreation on lands and waters located within its jurisdiction; and

WHEREAS, The Wetlands Group wishes to provide for inclusion of identified City properties in a wetlands bank Provider Prospectus for consideration by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the purpose of establishing a mitigation bank; and

WHEREAS, The Wetlands Group wishes to enter into agreements with the City for certain park properties managed by the City for purposes of conducting mitigation banking activities including financing, planning, permitting, construction, and monitoring of wetlands; and

WHEREAS, The Wetlands Group and the City desire to provide opportunities for mitigation banking, and to ensure compliance with all applicable federal requirements.

NOW, THEREFORE, to achieve the foregoing, the City and The Wetlands Group hereby agree as follows:

I) Each party shall assign staff to provide for administration, supervtston, and coordination of activities and technical expertise as necessary to meet its respective responsibilities and to complete the terms of this agreement as follows:

MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT-I

For the Oty:

Superintendent Thomas Governale of Parks:

Address:

Phone:

Email:

11 04 Royal Blvd. Boise, Idaho 83 706

(208) 608-7624

[email protected]

For The Wetlands Group:

Principal:

Address:

Phone:

Email:

Gary Howard

100 S. Star Rd., Suite 112 Star, Idaho 83669

(208) 375-5373

[email protected]

2) The City shall authorize and reserve portions of the following parklands for potential mitigation banking activities as part of The Wetlands Group's Prospectus application to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers:

a. Esther Simplot Park

b. Ann Morrison Park

c. Alta Harris Creek

d. Warm Springs Golf Course Area

e. Julia Davis Park Cottonwood Creek flume f. Expand Willow Lane Athletic Complex Wetlands Area

3) The parties recognize and acknowledge, as an express limitation upon the parklands specified in section 2, above, that only parklands owned by the City may be made available for wetlands banking.

4) The City may provide access to these sites to The Wetlands Group for future potential mitigation banking activities, subject to the successful negotiation of individual site licenses.

5) Until the negotiation of individual site licenses, this Memorandum of Agreement does not authorize exclusive use of parkland sites for mitigation banking activities.

6) Except as specifically excepted herein, this Memorandum of Agreement terminates and supersedes all prior agreements between the parties. EXCEPTION: The previous agreement between the parties, which is attached as Exhibit A and incorporated by reference, shall remain in full force and effect as to those wetlands banking projects that were undertaken under that previous agreement.

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MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT-2

BOISE CITY: THE WETLANDS GROUP, LLC:

Dated this __ day of ___ _, 2014. Dated this U day of ;VIA Y , 2014.

By: ____________ _

David H. Bieter, Mayor

Attest: -----------------------Jade Riley, Ex Officio City Clerk

MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT-3

Letter of Support from the Tribal Chairman and Business Council from

the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes

Exhibit E

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