Matanuska Susitna Borough Community Development Recreation Bond - 2016
Palmer and Wasilla Pools Average of 144,000 patrons/yr* 32,000 Swimming lessons/yr* *Since 2012
Palmer & Wasilla Pools O The pool liners, gutters, drains, and underwater lights are 30+ years old and are either leaking, corroded, or not energy efficient. O The pool deck is narrow, and the tile and grout is chipping and peeling O The mechanical systems are all 30+ years old. The pipes leak and have been repaired to various degrees. O Necessary monitoring gauges are not installed, some valves are rusted and inoperable. O The overhead lighting is not up to code. O The humidity is high due to undersized air handling units. O Pool depth at Wasilla Pool is insufficient to allow diving
Palmer & Wasilla Pools Maintenance
Palmer and Wasilla Pool O Options selected by Parks, Recreation, and Trails Advisory Board O New 6 lane competition pool, leisure pool, play elements and seating O Repair and replace surfaces, corrective work to meet code requirements, remodel/repair locker rooms O Repair/replace existing obsolete mechanical systems including; air handling units, boilers, pumps, piping, fire sprinklers, ductwork, roof work, and hydronic systems O Repair/replace existing electrical systems including; panels, lighting, fire alarms, wiring, and fixtures Total $ 12,830,900
Brett Memorial Ice Arena Average 57,000 on Ice annually* *since 2012
Brett Memorial Ice Arena O Constructed 1984 O Existing rink floor is not compatible with the refrigeration system and is inefficient. O Rink gas heaters have reached the end of their useful life span. O The refrigeration system uses R-22 refrigerant, which has been banned from being produced. O A new more environmental/economical refrigerant system is needed. O The mechanical rooms lack ventilation resulting in potential health/safety hazards for staff.
Brett Memorial Ice Arena Maintenance
Recommendations Brett Ice Arena O Repair Code Violations $ 257,631 O Repair/Replace Existing Obsolete Operating Systems and Fixtures $ 1,111,018 O Replace Rink Floor and Refrigeration with CO2 Direct System $ 2,376,000 Total $ 3,744,649
Trails Users Paying Trailhead Parking Fees* 25,000 20,000 15,000 10,000 5,000 0 Users paying parking fees 2012 2013 2014 2015 11,289 14,466 16,215 21,788 *Paid fees represent a small portion of actual trail users
Trails O 2/3 of all MSB Community Survey Respondents use MSB Recreation Trails (2014 MSB Community Survey) O Selected nine trail projects with strong community support O Emphasis on critical maintenance of longer trail segments O Represent all trail user groups with projects dispersed throughout the Borough
Trail Projects Ridge Trail - Natural surface, multi-use $ 313,500 Wasilla Creek Headwaters Trail Natural surface, multi-use $ 500,000 Menard Sports Complex Trail System Natural surface, pedestrian $ 150,000 Plumley-Maud Natural surface, multi-use $ 250,000 Matanuska Riverfront Trail North Natural surface, pedestrian $ 150,000 Matanuska Riverfront Trail South Natural surface, pedestrian $ 100,000 Brasil Springs to Crevasse Moraine Natural surface, pedestrian $ 150,000 Haessler-Norris Trail System Re-routes Winter, multi-use $ 265,000 Herning Trail - Winter, multi-use $ 250,000 Total $ 2,128,500
Ridge Trail 4 miles of trail to be rehabilitated Essential maintenance to multi-use trail to fix damage caused by increased motorized use.
Wasilla Creek Headwaters Trail 8 miles of trail to be rehabilitated Trail hardening of motorized trail Five bridges to protect water quality Wasilla Creek is an anadromous waterbody
Menard Sports Complex Trails 2 miles of new trail Natural surface nonmotorized trail network meandering through the woods
Plumley-Maud Trail 5 miles of trail to be rehabilitated Fix multi-use trail to mitigate effects of increased motorized use Plumley end of trail is being rehabilitated separately
Matanuska Riverfront Trail (North) 3 miles of trail to be rehabilitated and developed Enhance existing trails Provide connections for existing nonmotorized natural surface trail Link the Old Glenn paved pathway, Matanuska River Park, athletic fields, the Palmer Bike Park, the Palmer Railroad Trail, and residential areas
Matanuska Riverfront Trail (South) 10 miles of trail to be developed and rehabilitated Connect Mat River Park, Palmer Hay Flats and Future Visitor s Center, Matanuska Lakes State Park Area Non-motorized natural surface trail from the Old Glenn paved pathway with access near the Palmer Golf Course, and at the Old Matanuska Townsite.
Approximately 3 miles of trail to be developed and rehabilitated Crevasse Moraine to Palmer/Fishhook Area Natural surface non-motorized pathway Utilize new Bogard Road horse tunnel Brasil Springs Trail
Haessler-Norris Re-routes Approximately 14 miles of new winter trails New legal trail connections to alleviate trespass Accommodate dog sled teams Use section lines and public lands
Herning / Three Mile Lake Approximately 10 miles of trail to be rehabilitated Multi-use winter trail between Knik and the Parks Highway Historic Significance RS 2477
Recreation Bond Summary Palmer & Wasilla Pools $ 12,830,900 Brett Memorial Ice Arena $ 3,744,649 Trails $ 2,128,500 TOTAL BOND PACKAGE $ 18,704,049
Recreation Bond Summary Potential Regional Rec Project Additions Talkeetna/Willow Outdoor Ice Rinks $1,530,000 Willow Community Park $ 325,900 Big Lake Area Trail Bridges $1,250,000 Fish Lake Parking (Talkeetna) $ 100,000 Trapper Creek Park and Community Center Improvements $ 75,000 Meadow Lakes Sports Complex Improvements $ 175,000 Total Additions $3,455,900 NEW TOTAL BOND PACKAGE $22,160,000
Amortized Annual Cost to Homeowner $46.04* (For a $218,000 home) $3.83/month *based on 2016 fiscal year tax rate