STAFFORD BASIN MULTI-USE TRAIL, PHASE 2 CONSTRUCTION

Advertised March 29, 2012 and April 3, 2012 in the Daily Journal of Commerce

Advertised March 29, 2012 in the Lake Oswego Review

Pre-Bid Meeting Tuesday, April 10. 2012 at 10a.m. at 4101 Kruse Way, Santiam Room.

Bid Document and Plan Blueprint available for pickup ($35) at 4101 Kruse Way beginning Thursday, March 29, 2012.  $5 extra fee for mailing.

Planholder List

Bids were opened Thursday, May 3, 2012

Intent to Award Notice - May 4, 2012

Click Here to view bid document. 

Click Here to View ADDENDUM #1 - Packet Issued 4/18/2012

Click Here to View ADDENDUM #2 - Packet Issued 4/24/2012

Click Here to View ADDENDUM #3 - Packet Issued 4/25/2012

Click Here to View ADDENDUM #4 - Packet Issued 4/27/2012

Click Here to View ADDENDUM #5 - Packet Issued 4/27/2012 - 2:30pm

Click Here to View ADDENDUM #6 - Packet Issued 4/30/2012

You must pick up a numbered plan/blueprint and ensure your information is on the master list in order to receive addenda.

Please Note: Any questions regarding the project should be directed to Alta Planning + Design, 503-230-9862, Robin Wilcox.  robinwilcox@altaplanning.com

Below are technical reports and information referenced in the Contract/Bidding documents for the project.

For information about the bid documents and process call 503-675-2549

COOKS BUTTE TRAIL PLAN

COOKS BUTTE PARK TRAIL CONSTRUCTION - Invitation to Bid is CLOSED

The Contract was awarded on August 11th to: 

Northwest Woodland Services for $49,764

Any questions regarding the project can be directed to the Project Manager Ryan Stee at 503-697-6575 or rstee@ci.oswego.or.us. Questions will be posted on the webpage.

Click Here to view the final Cooks Butte Trail Plan  Click Here to view the Trail Action Plan

Cooks Butte Trail Planning

The first Cooks Butte Trails Plan public meeting was held on March 16, 2010 at Lakeridge High School.  Meeting attendees shared their experiences with hiking in, and living adjacent to, the park.  Trail planners explained the project goals, opportunities and issues. 

The Draft Trail Plan for Cooks Butte was presented and discussed on April 13 at the second public meeting for the project.  Public input was taken until the beginning of May.  

After reviewing the comments received at two public meetings and the comments generated from project information posted on the City’s website, Parks staff and consultants created a final Trail Action Plan for Cooks Butte. 

The Trail Action Plan will guide development of new trails in the park and show which trails will be removed. The Cooks Butte Trail Plan will be used as the official trail map for the park and it will appear on park signage, brochures and on the website.

Listed below are some of the concerns that were raised during the planning process and how the issues were addressed:

Mountain Bikes:  Many meeting attendees raised concerns about mountain bike use the park.  Mountain bike use on woodland trails can cause erosion.  Trails that are intended for use by both hikers and bikers need to be designed specifically for this use and need to be wider, have wider turning radii, and have higher clearance than hiker only trails.  The trail planners felt that the park area was not large enough to support mountain bike use, thus bikes will be discouraged on the trails at Cooks Butte Park.

Parking:  Trail user parking was a big issue at both public meetings.  The trail planners had suggested the consideration of adding a trailhead parking area in the Park at the end of Palisades Crest Drive.  Meeting attendees and neighbors were unanimous in their opposition to this addition.  The trailhead parking area was not included in the final plans for the trail system.  Parking for trail users will continue to be on street or at the limited spots at Stevens Meadow.

Trails to be Removed:  Several trails that are very steep and exhibit erosion problems will be removed and their sites restored.  Some of these steep trails have slopes exceeding 25%. Some trails are also accessed across private property and these trails will also be removed. All of the trails to be removed are shown on the Trail Action Plan.

New Trails:  To continue to provide trail access from public streets, looping opportunities and an enjoyable hiking experience, as well as relocate very steep trails, new trails will be constructed.  Relocated trails offer better topography and in some cases will bring users to new areas of the Park.  The trail planners had suggested a trail connecting Ridge Pointe Drive to the meadow but the neighbors and meeting attendees were opposed to this trail due to parking concerns on the narrow street.  New trails will be constructed using US Forest Service standards for hiking surface, drainage and cross section.  The maximum grade for new trails will be approximately 15%.  New trails are shown on the Trail Action Plan.

Construction Schedule:  Contingent upon funding, it is anticipated that the project will be bid out this summer with construction work to be completed in September and October.  Restoration plantings will be installed after the trails are constructed.

Meeting Notes from April 13, 2010 Meeting

Meeting Notes from March 16, 2010 Meeting 

TENNIS SITE STUDY, 2010

Click Here to view the Final Study

GOLF-TENNIS FEASIBILITY STUDY, 2009

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB) reviewed the Golf-Tennis Subcommittee recommendation at its board meeting on November 18, 2009.  The recommendation approved by PRAB was modified to include recommended phasing options for each facility, as well as a closer analysis of the costs of upgrading the existing driving range prior to investigating a new driving range at Luscher Farm.  This recommendation was presented to the City Council on December 15, 2009 following presentation of the PBK consultant's Golf-Tennis Feasibility Study report.

Click Here to view the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board's recommendations.

Click Here to view the Final Report

Meeting Notes from the September 30, 2009 Meeting

View the Options presented and developed during the September 30 meeting.

Meeting Notes from the July 29, 2009 Meeting

Meeting Notes from the June 17, 2009 Meeting

GEORGE ROGERS PARK - PHASE 5 DESIGN & IMPROVEMENTS

The public process and design phases for the next phase of improvements at George Rogers Park was completed in fall 2008. A preferred design alternative was identified through a series of public meetings held in 2007 and 2008. The resulting design includes storm water and traffic control improvements on Ladd Street, ADA accessibility to ball fields, tennis courts, and playground; remodeled children's playground; new ball field lighting and bleachers; and a new pedestrian entryway to the park from Ladd and State Street.

Click Here for a schematic of Phase 5

GEORGE ROGERS PARK - HISTORIC IRON FURNACE

In October 2008, the City Council awarded a contract in the amount of $830,785 to Pioneer Waterproofing Company, Inc. for restoration of the historic iron furnace in George Rogers Park.  Pioneer Waterproofing is a company noted for its fine craftsmanship on historic structures, including Crater Lake Lodge, Vista House, and Union Station.

The restoration is intended to improve the seismic stability of the furnace through the use of titan hollow anchor rods, hydraulic lime, and grout.  Additional work to be performed includes basalt stone repair and replacement, brick repair and replacement, placement and grouting of rubble fill, placement of adhesive anchors, installation of standing seam roof, and the installation of custom iron gates.  Once the restoration is completed in the summer of 2009, landscaping and an interpretive kiosk will provide the finishing touches later that summer.

This project is being funded with revenues from the Transient Lodging Tax.

HAZELIA FIELD AT LUSCHER FARM - ARTIFICIAL TURF FIELD & DOG PARK

Awarded the Oregon Recreation & Parks Association's 2008 Design Award for Outstanding New Park Project.

Click Here for the Hazelia Field at Luscher Farm concept plan. Hazelia Field at Luscher Farm is the City of Lake Oswego's newest community park. It is a 12 acre site containing the first artificial turf athletic field on city-owned property, 1.5 acre wetland, two dog parks, playground, restroom facility, parking lot, and trail access to the recently constructed Stafford Basin Trail. The park is the first development on city park property in the area know as the Stafford Basin. Since 1990, the City has acquired over 125 acres in the Stafford Basin for open space and parks. The construction of Hazelia field at Luscher Farm was long anticipated by the community and dedicated in April 2008.

STAFFORD BASIN TRAIL AT LUSCHER FARM

The first phase of the Stafford Basin Trail was completed in 2006. This .7 mile section extends from Hazelia Field at Luscher Farm to Firlane Farm along Rosemont Road. When this trail is complete, people will be able to walk or bike from Hazelia Field at Luscher Farm to West Linn.

View PDF of trail

GEORGE ROGERS PARK

George Rogers Park is Lake Oswego's first community park and one of its most diverse. Situated on the Willamette River, the park is the site of significant Native American activity over 10,000 years ago, as well as the center of Lake Oswego's industrial iron history. The park is 26 acres and contains athletic fields, tennis courts, children's playground, picnicing, riverfront access, walking trails, and a large natural area. Of particular interest to history buffs is the "Iron Furnace", which is listed on the National Historic register and one of the few reminders of Lake Oswego's industrial past. One of the best views of the Willamette River can be found near the furnace in the lower park.

In 2005, the lower portion of the park along the Willamette River, received a much needed upgrade allowing for renewed views and pedestrian access to the river, restored landscaping, and habitat restoration fronting Oswego Creek and the Willamette River.

View PDF file of overall design

FOOTHILLS PARK

Foothills Park was completed in 2006 and became one of the City of Lake Oswego's premier riverfront parks. This park is located along the Willamette River and is flanked by the City of Portland's Wastewater Treatment Plant and Roehr Park.

The property was originally owned by the City of Portland and leased to Georgia Pacific for a wood chip loading facility for many decades. The City of Lake Oswego was able to purchase 5.2 acres and obtain a recreational easement for 3.8 acres from the City of Portland in December, 2004.

The park amenities include a large grass amphitheatre, riverfront pathyway, group picnic pavillion, cantilevered viewing platform over the river, natural areas, and wi-fi accessibilty.

View PDF file of overall design