HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Stormwater management improvements for Greenbriar Park RESOLUTION NO.08-466
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE INCLUSION OF
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT IMPROVEMENTS
FOR GREENBRIAR PARK IN THE 2009/10 CIP
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, in April 2008, the owners of Coldwater Golf Links requested that the City consider transferring
Greenbriar Park to them so they could address the stormwater management issues and the overall appearance of the site that
negatively impacts their golf course; and,
WHEREAS,in exchange for this transfer of City park land,the owners proposed to grant the designated future right-
of-way for the Grand Avenue Extension project to the City, install an adjacent shared use path of South 16`h Street, and
correct the stormwater problem on the site; and,
WHEREAS,the City acknowledged the generous proposal made by the owners in regards to Greenbriar Park,and
it was noted that if the City were to focus merely on the financial aspect of the issue,the owners' offer would save the City
significant out-of-pocket expenses; and,
WHEREAS,however,given the limited amount of potential park land to service the needs of our residents within
established areas of our City,it would have been difficult to support any reduction in park land without identifying a suitable
replacement, and,therefore,the City Council decided to retain Greenbriar Park; and,
WHEREAS,as a follow-up to this action,the Council requested staff to report back with a recommended funding
source and related time frame to ensure that the following improvements were addressed: 1) stormwater management; 2)
installation of a shared use path along South 16`h Street;and,development of the property into a viable green space,including
the dirt BMX course; and,
WHEREAS, as work began on the stormwater management issue, it became apparent that Greenbriar Park itself
does not directly impact the flooding that occurs to the golf course—rather, the unnamed creek that runs through the park
originates in southwest Ames; and,
WHEREAS,the creek's flow is restricted into two culverts under the bike path as it enters Worle Creek, and the
creek backs up into Greenbriar Park and then into Coldwater Golf Links; and,
WHEREAS, in response to the City Council's directive in April 2008, the firm of Snyder and Associates was
retained to carry out the following tasks: 1)determine a permanent solution to the stormwater management issue;2)develop
a plan to transition the park site into a viable green space; and, 3)provide cost estimates for the related work; and,
WHEREAS,the estimated cost to address the stormwater management issue totals$416,750,and funding to address
the pressing stormwater management aspect of this project needs to be utilized through General Obligation Bond revenues;
and,
WHEREAS, the project is not included in the City's current Capital Improvements Plan (CIP), but needs to be
included in the 2009/10 CIP and budget that will take effect in July 2009.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that the inclusion of
stormwater management improvements in the 2009/10 Capital Improvements Plan for Greenbriar Park in the vicinity of Cold
Water Links Golf Course is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 28`hday of October, 2008.r
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor OF
Introduced by: Mahayni
Seconded by: Rice
Voting aye: Doll,Mahayni,Popken,Rice
Voting nay: Goodman,Larson Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 28`h day of October,2008.