Hillmoor Commission Meeting-Rescheduled — Other

Welcome Hillmoor Commission Meeting September 17, 2026 Discussion and Recommendation for the City to Form a New Park Foundation 2027 Hillmoor Operating Budget Recommendations Recap from August 13, 2026 Meeting: City Budget Considerations 5 Year Capital Improvement Budget (Only 3 Yrs: 2027,2028, 2029 will be funded at this time) 2027 Operating Budget Focus on Zone 1 Estimated Project Costs in Zone 1 Existing and Proposed New Dog Parks New Dog Park Summary of Budget Scenarios Each scenario shows the projects to be recommended for inclusion in the City’s upcoming 3 Year Capital Budget for 2027, 2028, and 2029. The budget numbers are estimated costs and could change. The completion of the Southern Loop Path is shown as a funding priority in all four scenarios. The items recommended for funding in the 2027 Operating Budget are the same in each scenario. SCENARIO ONE 2027-2029 Capital Budget Request $780,000 or $260,000/yr ($555k Z1 Projects + $225k for eco -rest. Cap. Proj?) 2027 Operating Budget Request $156,000 Project Year Project Name Amount 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 Est. Complete Date Project Notes/Description: New Dog Park - Phase 1* $250,000 Yes - - 1-May-27 (includes engineering, layout, concrete sidewalks, fencing, water fountain, shade shelters, picnic tables) 8 ft. path to new Dog Park $50,000 Yes - - 30-Jun-27 (350 ft. connects new dog park to main paved path) Removal of Existing Dog Park $20,000 Yes - - 1-Apr-27 Complete Constr. of South Loop Path $225,000 Yes - - 31-Jul-27 (includes $50k Zone 1 Plan, $53k Eng. Fees) (approx. $175 /LF path or $600K) ($242k KN Grant) Relocation of Disc Golf Holes 2-4 $10,000 Yes - - 31-Aug-27 (includes removal of tee pads and baskets, with new tee pads.) '27-'29 sub total $555,000 Constr. West side of North Loop Path # $275,000 - - - Yes Yes 31-Jul-31 (includes 8ft connector to gravel rd., use as match for possible KN Grant to complete East side of loop.) 3 River Access Points off S. Loop Path $100,000 - - - Yes - 1-Nov-30 (grass paths off main path and landings to access river, includes concrete pad for picnic table) Splash Pad 25% *** $162,000 - - - Yes - 1-Nov-30 (total Project Cost Est. $650,000) Native Plantings - Phase 1 $50,000 - - - - Yes 1-Nov-31 (after paths are constructed) '30 -'31 sub total $587,000 General Notes: * Potential to Raise Donor Funds ** Funded 50% by Donors ***Funded 75% by Donors ****Funded 100% by Donors # Could match potential KN Grant Other Projects for Consideration: Est. Cost Year NOTES: Discovery Boardwalk $600,000 2032? (also used as fishing pier) South ADA Entry Ramp off of RR Path $350,000 2032? Large Picnic Shelter 50% ** $475,000 2032? (total Project Cost Est. $950,000) Small Picnic Shelter by Ponds $270,000 ? Cost range $151k to $269k Amphitheater**** $2,000,000 tbd Cost range $1,307k to $1,928k Dog Park Parking Area $250,000 Cost range $182k to $391k (35 spaces vs. 17 spaces) SEE FULL SPREADSHEET FOR OTHER POTENTIAL PROJECTS and PROJECT NOTES Main Path East Connector to Ponds $190,000 ? (includes engineering and $200/LF path cost estimate) Small Picnic Shelter by Museum $364,000 ? Cost range $220k to $364k 2 Additional River Access Points $70,000 ? Entry Plaza $600,000 ? Cost range $170k to $810k New Disc Golf Holes $100,000 ? Community Playground $1,200,000 ? Cost range $770k to $1,986k Fishing Pier at Ponds $68,000 ? Csot range $68k to $203K (includes fountains) New Restrooms 1 and 2 $800,000 ? Cost range $718k to $982k for two restrooms Native Plantings Phase 2 $50,000 ? Implement River Restoration Plan $250,000 ? Funds for partial restoration called for in plan 2027 Hillmoor Operating Budget Recommendations Other Operating Projects? Building and Site Design Standards? Recommendations Presented at the August 13th Meeting Revised Recommendations for 2027 Operating Budget Misc. Projects – Trail behind Target, new brochure and trail markers, fix Rt. 50 bridge Discussion and Recommendation to City Council for 2027 Hillmoor Operating Budget 2027 - 2029 - 2031 Hillmoor Capital Budget Recommendations As mentioned during the Commission’s last meeting, each Commission member was individually contacted and asked to rank their top five (5) capital budget priorities. Here are the results of the survey: 8 members of the Commission participated in the survey. A score of 1 is the highest priority ranking. A score of 5 is the lowest. Synopsis of Survey Results 1) Members agreed that completing the South Loop Main Path, removing the Existing Dog Park, constructing the New Dog Park, and relocating Impacted Disc Golf holes are all top priority projects for 2027. 2) Completing phase 1 of River Restoration in Zone 1 and constructing the west side of the North Loop Main Path were prioritized by 6 members each with an average score of 3 in the 2028-29 time period. 3) Completing Phase 1 of Native Plantings was prioritized by 7 members with an average score of 3.7 in the 2029-30 period. Synopsis of Survey Results (continued) 4) Three members prioritized constructing new River Access Points with and average score of 1.3 for 2028 and three members prioritized constructing the Eastside of the North Loop Main Path with and average score of 3.7 for 2029-30. 5) Four projects were chosen as a top 5 priority by two members. A new Splash Pad had the highest ranking at 2.0 for 2028. 6) Eleven (11) other projects received a priority ranking by only one member with scores ranging between 1 and 5. Synopsis of Survey Results (continued) 7) Regarding matching funds, Commission members recommended that the City fund a certain % of the cost for each recommended project. Here are suggested approximate % percentages of City funds to be recommended for the following projects: Native Plantings– 50% River Restoration – 75% River Access Points – 50% Northern Loop Path – 90% Splash Pad – 25% Synopsis of Survey Results (continued) 8) The Southern Main Loop Path needs to be completed ASAP for the KN grant and the new dog park constructed. They were not included in the matching fund recommendation due to each project’s short time schedule. Cost Estimates of Capital Projects Completion of the Southern Main Loop - $300,000 Constructing New Dog Pk (without parking, including removing existing dog park , disc golf relocation.) - $540,000 Constructing Westside of North Loop - $275,000 Constructing East side of North Loop - $215,000 Phase 1 of Native Plantings - $50,000 Total - $1,380,000 Comments Ecological Restoration Projects for Possible Recommendation for the Hillmoor 2027-29 Capital Budget River Restoration Plan Z1 - $55,0000 in 2027 River Restoration Z1 - $350,000 in 2028 Oak Forest Restoration Z3 - $300,000 in 2027 Total - $700,000 Other Projects for Possible Recommendation for the Hillmoor 2027-29 Capital Budget Developing Conceptual Plan for Zones 2 -5 $50,000 in 2027 Others? Total Cost of Possible Capital Projects Conceptual Plan for Zones 2 -5 $50,000 Ecological Restoration $700,000 Capital Projects $1,380,000 TOTAL $2,130,000 Project Estimated Cost Budget Year City Portion % Budget Recommendatio n Conceptual Plan for Zones 2-5 $50,000 2027 100% $50,000 River Restoration Plan Z1 $55,000 2027 100% $55,000 River Restoration Z1 $350,000 2028 75% $265,000 Oak Forest Restoration for Z3 $300,000 2027- 29 100% $300,000 Southern Loop $300,000 2027 100% $300,000 Dog Park $500,000 2027 100%* $500,000* Westside if N. Loop $275,000 2028 100% $275,000 Eastside of N Loop $215,000 2030 100%** $215,00** Native Plantings Phase 1 $50,000 2030 50% $25,000 TOTAL $1,985,000 * Opportunity to raise donor funds may decrease funds needed. ** If new KN grant can be secured, these funds may not be needed. Discussion and Capital Budget Recommendation for the City’s 5 Year 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Budget Thank You