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#3 Support establishment of recreation water trail along Rock River (File Res. #2011-840) CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE MEMORANDUM September 22, 2011 TO: City Council FROM:Rebecca Smith, Management Assistant SUBJECT: Action on a proposed resolution supporting the establishment of a recreation water trail along the course of the Rock River and a scenic and historic road route through the City of Janesville (Resolution 2011-840) Request The Rock River Trail Initiative recently contacted Leisure Services requesting the City’s support and the Leisure Services Department’s involvement with their initiative to establish a recreation water trail and a scenic and historic road route along the Rock River. Having learned about the initiative and with feedback from the Leisure Services Advisory Committee, staff requests the Council approve Resolution 2011-840 in support of establishing a recreation water trail along the Rock River and a scenic and historic road route through the City of Janesville. Recommendation Staff recommends the Council approve resolution 2011-840. City Manager Recommendation The City Manager concurs with the recommendation. Suggested Motion I move to approve file resolution 2011-840 to support the establishment of a recreation water trail along the Rock River and a scenic and historic road route through the City of Janesville. Background Information The mission of the Initiative is to establish and interpret a Rock River Water Trail along the 300-mile river course from the headwaters in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, to the Mississippi River at Rock Island, Illinois, and a separate Rock River Route on roads within the river corridor to provide access for all to the natural resources, recreational opportunities, scenic beauty and historic and cultural assets of the Rock River Valley. More information about the group is attached. A water trail is a designated route, in this case the Rock River, which encourages enthusiasts to canoe, kayak, or boat in the body of water. A water trail is similar to a bike trail in that it offers a recreational opportunity, but the route is in the water, instead of on the ground. The group is also interested in creating a road route that travels near the river for those wishing to take in the picturesque scenes and natural beauty along the river; this route would not be a state and federal designated scenic byway; rather, the route would be less formal and not require any official designations. This initiative does not require any ongoing or significant financial contribution by the City and this group has no regulatory authority. In the future there may be small expenses for signage, but staff has made it clear to the group that Parks does not have funding available for any major initiatives. This group is also exploring grant opportunities to offset expenses/improvements along the river. This group is interested in promoting the positive benefits that the Rock River brings to communities along the river and to enhance the economic, cultural, historic, and recreational opportunities along the river. This group has made presentations to several municipalities in Wisconsin, including Beloit, Rock County and several in Jefferson County. They are gaining momentum and support and desire Janesville to join their partnership. Mr. Greg Farnham, Coordinator of the Rock River Trail Initiative in Wisconsin, met with the Leisure Services Advisory Committee, as well as representatives from the Rock Aqua Jays and the Janesville Convention and Visitors Bureau during a recent Leisure Services Advisory committee meeting. Following his presentation, the Committee motioned to be in support of the initiative. Additionally, a member of the Rock Aqua Jays was supportive and offered to serve on their board. If the Council chooses to approve this resolution, a copy of the signed resolution would be given to Mr. Farnham and the Parks Division would serve as his contact regarding the Initiative. Resolution References: Land Legacy Report - http://dnr.wi.gov/master_planning/land_legacy/report.html America’s Great Outdoors Initiative - http://americasgreatoutdoors.gov/ State Trails Network Plan for the South Central Region - http://dnr.wi.gov/org/land/parks/reports/trails/scr.html City of Janesville Parks and Open Space Plan, pages 21 and 22 http://www.ci.janesville.wi.us/index.aspx?page=214 ( Park and Open Space Plan - Text Only.pdf) Attachments: Resolution 2011-840 Rock River Trail Initiative attachment Approved minutes of Leisure Services Advisory Committee meeting CC: Eric Levitt, City Manager Jacob J. Winzenz, Assistant City Manager FILE RESOLUTION NO. 2011-840 A resolution supporting the establishment of a recreation water trail along the course of the Rock River and a scenic and historic road route through the City of Janesville WHEREAS, the mission of the Rock River Trail Initiative is to establish and interpret a Rock River Water Trail along the 300-mile river course from the headwaters in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, to the Mississippi River at Rock Island, Illinois, and a separate Rock River Route on roads within the river corridor to provide access for all to the natural resources, recreational opportunities, scenic beauty and historic and cultural assets of the Rock River Valley; and WHEREAS, the Rock River Trail Initiative requested the involvement of the City of Janesville in this initiatives and have demonstrated their desire to obtain feedback from the City to enhance the economic, cultural, historic, recreational opportunities along the Rock River; and WHERAS, President Obama’s America’s Great Outdoors Initiative of 2010 is designed to reconnect Americans, especially children, to America’s rivers, waterways, parks and landscapes; and WHEREAS, the Rock River is a Legacy Place named in the Wisconsin Land Legacy Report and recognized as a major natural resource corridor with potential for recreation, scenic and historic trails; and WHEREAS, the Wisconsin State Trails Network Plan for the South Central Region includes trail number 34, Rock River-Watertown to Beloit, with potential for rail, roadway and natural resource corridors; and WHEREAS, the Rock County Parks, Outdoor Recreation & Open Space Plan calls for partnerships to develop a Rock River Trail” from Janesville through Beloit to the Illinois state line and connectivity with other scenic and recreation trails, including the Ice Age National Scenic Trail; and WHEREAS, the City of Janesville Parks and Open Space Plan calls for the City to promote the Rock River corridor as an environmental corridor of regional significance and increase the diversity of land and water based recreational opportunities; and WHEREAS, Wisconsin is an integral part of a two-state initiative to establish a national recreation water trail known as the Rock River Water Trail and a separate Rock River Route on roads within the river corridor through Wisconsin and Illinois; and WHEREAS, Janesville has a long history of supporting initiatives concerning the Rock River, such as purchasing riverfront for open space; leasing land to the Rock Aqua Jays for their skiing performances; and encouraging recreational opportunities along the river, such as boating and fishing; and NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVEDby the Common Council of the City of th Janesville on this 14 day of November 2011 that the City of Janesville supports the establishment of a recreation water trail along the course of the Rock River and a scenic and historic road route through the City of Janesville. ADOPTED: Motion by: Second by: APPROVED: Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent Brunner Dongarra-Adams Liebert Eric J. Levitt, City Manager McDonald Rashkin ATTEST: Steeber Voskuil Jean Ann Wulf, City Clerk-Treasurer APPROVED AS TO FORM: ______________________________ Wald Klimczyk, City Attorney Proposed by: Rock River Initiative Prepared by: Mgt. Asst. 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to order at 7:00PM by Vice-Chairperson Steve Knox. Roll call was completedby sign-in sheet. th APPROVAL OF THE JULY 12, 2011 MEETING MINUTES A motion was made by Betty Schwarzand seconded by Dean Paynterto approve the minutes th of the July 12meeting. Motion was approved unanimously. PARKS DEPARTMENT UPDATE Rock River Trail Initiative – Greg Farnham, Coordinator of the Rock River Trail Initiative, spoke on their mission in the hopes of getting positive approval from the Committee. He indicated thatthis is a private partnership which would provide access to 300 miles of the Rock River. The Trail Initiative’s goal is to establishunity across five counties in WI and six in Illinois on the Rock River and toencouragethe useof both land and water activities for recreational users and the tourism industry. They also want to establish common signage at the public access areas and are currently taking inventory of the existing access points and creating a wish list. The Initiative has a 13 member council and isworking with various local, state and federal agencies with the overall goal of creating a national recreation water trail and establishing a scenic and historic Rock River route running parallel to the highway. Steve Knox asked if the Committee would need to present this to the City Council for support and what financial impact the City would have for this project?Tom Presny stated that the Parks Division would need to do a resolution and present it to the Council along with a similar presentation. Sandy Hendricks inquired as to whether the Trail Initiative would be working with the DNR? Greg Farnham stated they are working with the DNR and hope to have them as a strong partner in this endeavor. Lynn Jones asked whether the Trail Initiative is working with property owners along the Rock River?Greg Farnham said that they are creating a long term listof potential access points and will be working with property owners once the list is complete. Gerry Luiting commented that there is currently good access for canoes/kayaks but heis hoping that there will be more opportunities for motorized vehicles. He also questioned who would be imposing speed limits and slow no wake ordinances?Greg Farnham said that rules would need to be established by the city or county. Betty Schwarz is wondering whether the trails would go around locks similar to the Madison lakes?Greg Farnham said they are looking at dams and trying to find safe portages. Betty Schwarz made a motionto support the Trail Initiative and to submit a resolution to the City Council for their approval. Steve Knox seconded the motion which passed unanimously. RECREATION DEPARTMENT UPDATE Enchanted Forest– Shelley Slapak gave an overview of the award winning Enchanted Forest event to the Committee members. Past success in terms of participants, volunteers and revenue were discussed. New event ideas were shared as well as the opportunity for Committee members to volunteer or assist with publicity strategies. Steve Knox volunteered to th assist at the Enchanted Forest on Wednesday, October 26. Summer Program Participation– Program participation numbers were distributed along with an explanation of the participation count. Comparisons between 2010 and current year was discussed. Steve Knox inquired whether programs that had decreased participation or that were not recovering costs would be eliminated in the future. Attendance numbers and the request for higher admission fees at Rockport Pool were discussed. The Committee questioned whether hours would remain the same for 2012. Shelley Slapak stated that the budget proposal would remain the same but the City Council will review at the upcoming budget preparation meetings. School Use Agreement Update – Shelley Slapak gave an update on the expired City/School District Use Agreement. The Agreement will change to a “Tru-Up” system where both entities track the dollar value of use by the other entity. At the end of the school year both entities will “Tru-Up”. The goal is to be even with neither entity owing money to the other. Beginning st October 1, Leisure Services will no longer have a partnership with South Central Swim Team. Leisure Services will operate adult lap swimming and SCST will be responsible to reserve the school pools for their own swim team and masters swim programs. Adult lap swimming fees will be increased to $3per session or $65 for a punch card for 25 sessions. MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA Dean Paynter distributed information on fistball. He is proposing that the Recreation Division run this program in the spring of 2012 at Riverside Park as a new opportunity for the community. Dean will forward the YouTubevideo to Committee members. Deb Dongarra-Adams shared concerns she received regarding the special event process. Deb explained that primarily eventorganizers have questioned her as to the delay in receiving approval for a special event. Shelley Slapak explained that often times event organizers do not submit the required documents and fees in a timely manner and an approval letter will not be sent until all paperwork and fees are completed. Deb Dongarra-Adams also expressed concern that event organizers want to advertise their event for the next year and need confirmation from the City. Shelley Slapak stated that fees for special events are reviewed by the City Council during the annual budget process and could affect what fees are from year to year.Deb Dongarra-Adams requested information regarding the special event process be e-mailed to her and to consider possible changes so event organizers receive earlier confirmation regarding future events. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:30PM with a motion byLynn Jonesand seconded by Dean Paynter. The motion passed unanimously. th Next meeting will be held onTuesday, November 8 ,2011. Submitted by: Shelley Slapak, Acting Recreation Director