HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Initiation of design work for Greenbriar Park Stormwater Management RESOLUTION NO.08-467
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INITIATION OF
DESIGN WORK FOR GREENBRIAR PARK
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROJECT
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 16t'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 16t'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.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa,that the initiation of design
work on the Greenbriar Park stormwater management project is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 28"'day of October,2008.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
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'day of October,2008.