Bridger Creek Subdivision Community Association
Parks & Trails Committee
Minutes of Meeting – January 4, 2012 7pm
Present: Stuart Jennings, Karin Jennings, Sharyn Anhalt, George Durkin, Lessa Racow, Adam Racow, Rollie Rounds.
After discussion of the December 6, 2011 Parks & Trails informational meeting, it was agreed that some additional research was needed to determine the accurate ownership of private and public parks, open common areas, and the Association's obligations for maintaining those areas. Karin and Sharyn will address these issues and report back to the committee and the Board.
The following projects were identified and ranked by priority. The committee represented by Adam & Lessa Racow will attend the January 11, 2012 board meeting and present these projects to the Board for approval.
1. Complete a trail loop from the corner of Story Mill & McIlhattan Rd, north on Story Mill to the existing trail beginning at Caddie Court, west along the existing trail on the north bound of Phase 3, and ending with the completion of improvements to the Phase 2 public trail easement. This route will involve three projects:
a. Phase 2 Trail. Research and design the development of the existing Phase 2 trail easement (per the final plat) along the north boundary of Phase 2. At the point where this trail easement ends, the committee envisions a viewing platform on the creek along with fishing access. Board approval only is needed for this project.
b. Story Mill Trail. Construct a trail along the west side of Story Mill, from McIlhattan Rd to Caddie Court. This trail would be built within the 60 foot public right-of-way, and would require City of Bozeman approval, along with Board approval.
c. Phase 3 Park Improvements. Provide trail access into the Phase 3 park, with landscaping and seating/tables. Since this is a public park, approval would be needed from the City of Bozeman, along with Board approval.
Since these projects are located along public trails and within public parks, matching funds may be available from GVLT and the City of Bozeman Parks Dept.
2. Phase 2 Tot Lot. Develop a "tot lot" type playground park in the private park space in Phase 2. Access for parking and sidewalk is needed, so the committee envisions locating this on the south end of the park between lots 33 and 48. Play equipment designed for toddlers, landscaping, and benches or picnic tables would be included. Approval of the playground design would be needed from the City of Bozeman. This project would be funded entirely by BCSCA, and require Board approval.
3. McIlhattan Trail. Complete the proposed trail along McIlhattan Rd between Augusta Dr and Phase 3. This project has been designed and approval to build in the right-of-way has been granted by the City of Bozeman. The committee would contact GVLT to determine if matching funds would still be available. Requires only Board approval.
In regards to maintenance, the following items were identified:
- Provide more weed control in the Phase 1 triangle park.
- Trim trees and shrubs, and weed landscaped beds within the Phase 2 park.
Continue to provide the regular mowing and weed control along the trail and park in Phase 3.
