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Staff reported the RFPQ for the Lincoln Park BOT had been advertised and that responses are due Sept. 24; a selection committee (Ryan, Doug and staff) will evaluate submissions and intends to present a negotiated agreement to the board in October. Staff said the selection process will evaluate price and scope and seek to return a negotiated maximum price and scope for board consideration.

Separately, the board approved a revised exhibit to a previously authorized utility easement from Duke Energy for Carpenter Nature Preserve. Staff explained that after crews reviewed the site they discovered the existing line was located on preserve property and the exhibit was adjusted to follow the recorded property line and existing alignment. The board moved and seconded acceptance of the updated exhibit and approved it by voice vote.

No other formal actions were taken on Lincoln Park at the meeting; staff said they will return with a negotiated agreement if the RFPQ process moves forward.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","9/10/2025 Zionsville Board of Parks and Recreation Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The board heard an update on the Lincoln Park build‑operate‑transfer request‑for‑qualifications process and approved a revised utility easement exhibit from Duke Energy affecting Carpenter Nature Preserve.","taxTitle","Town of Zionsville, Boone County, Indiana","taxId",55519,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},5985893,"Parks foundation grants support Carpenter Nature Preserve; staff report trail openings, 24,603 August trail users and $23,832 in summer camp fees",256,90000,346000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5776148-26f23a6a78f45e689d3a00ecb38ef10b&start=90&end=346","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5776148-26f23a6a78f45e689d3a00ecb38ef10b/thumbnail_90000.jpg","/articles/5985893/Town-of-Zionsville/Boone-County/Indiana/Parks-foundation-grants-support-Carpenter-Nature-Preserve-staff-report-trail-openings-24603-August-trail-users-and-23832-in-summer-camp-fees","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5985893-18dd443402df22a1d36472d2fc5c8372/orig.mp4?Expires=1775040087&Signature=eyJjZ6jFald1May1egkpyB3jjWaUDrd9S6uM4Zu0Z9RbJt0dAJU~ABEQsDlcH~k8lyS9sXTKlAVYjonj2ZN8RJ4QrcNTyp1W3StMM0g8FOUme15JvQRiQgHm-Ls3Slr-hi7T-qSXQUnNs121MECWTe-celRBCThT~4555mCudAky7P8uDmVsjWUxdYFmM-NiHHZTSB4CS0IYKQoj1aLWvqiOOjEjETkXVwS-fZmGN0c-kNkyh7FBwfwIzxyeylYhvcOuxmXJsEzp8OOPxLlPkNdtBRJnWngbjo~-VVT8BUpqqnGQnj4Yi269sI1wm5Z1Qmu9jBpHVjz8AHUcMCuTIQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Zionsville Parks Foundation provided multiple grants this summer supporting projects at Carpenter Nature Preserve and elsewhere, and parks staff reported facility openings and usage data during the Sept. 10 board meeting.

Chris, speaking for the foundation, listed donations: $75,000 for a nature playground (matched by $75,000 in federal ARPA funds), $15,000 from Duke Energy Foundation for wildlife line sponsorship, $5,000 toward an outdoor classroom from Lilly, $15,400 for the green carpet initiative, $10,845 for pollinator‑garden maintenance and a $5,000 project to add native plants along the Elm Street Green–Lions Park connector trail. The foundation also reported distributing more than 1,000 native plants to residents and promoted its second annual fundraising breakfast, Parks and Pastries, scheduled for Oct. 3.

Jared, the parks superintendent, reported that on Aug. 13 the Turkey Foot Pedestrian Bridge and the Holiday Red Pedestrian Bridge opened to the public; those openings expanded the park’s rustic trail network by about 0.7 miles to the west of the Red Bridge over Eagle Creek. He also reported maintenance workload numbers for August: 261 work orders created and 264 completed (184 preventative). He said the maintenance team repaired the crosswalk signal at 400 South on the Big Four Rail Trail and that staff will begin invasive‑plant removal and a community “weed wrangler” event ahead of a native‑planting project funded by the foundation’s $5,000 pledge.

Jared said the trail counter outside Town Hall is now operational and recorded 24,603 trail users in August (11,272 cyclists and 13,331 pedestrians). He said that data will support future grant applications and programming decisions.

Mindy Murdoch, recreation staff, reported that the Zionsville Nature Center had 1,296 walk‑ins during August and held 22 programs. Staff ran Creek Week programming and an annual creek cleanup on Aug. 16 that drew 51 volunteers who removed 720 pounds of trash from Eagle Creek. Summer camps offered 20 different camp options for ages 4–15; 359 children attended this year and camp fees generated $23,832. Mindy said only four camps did not fill — primarily older‑youth programs — and staff plan fee adjustments and new program types (junior master gardener, adult day camps, expanded recreation options) for next year to cover full staffing costs.

Board members thanked staff and the foundation for support. There was no formal action on these updates; staff will continue project implementation and scheduling.","The Zionsville Parks Foundation donated more than $122,000 this summer for projects at Carpenter Nature Preserve and the Parks & Recreation Department reported new trail openings, a fully operational trail counter (24,603 users in August) and summer camp revenue of $23,832.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},5985898,"Parks staff present financial‑sustainability policy and cost‑recovery targets; board to review before November fee schedule",2267,3324000,5591000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5776148-26f23a6a78f45e689d3a00ecb38ef10b&start=3324&end=5591","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5776148-26f23a6a78f45e689d3a00ecb38ef10b/thumbnail_3324000.jpg","/articles/5985898/Town-of-Zionsville/Boone-County/Indiana/Parks-staff-present-financialsustainability-policy-and-costrecovery-targets-board-to-review-before-November-fee-schedule","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5985898-fbc3ed4dcbb5996e8260fe48ab99779b/orig.mp4?Expires=1775040087&Signature=HP9SJXkz1Y5abdNbsF7k0i24CJLmz3Bjhknis5BCsoWXal18Gt5IS8wwxsvJNI3EwSvRlyohwxvd5ktQfqsCz~5ZkCWW5YQo2T7BqcOkxDvpANupfP1acBJehZukyMAeZqFCASaAWZzhUjyQi-U2xPPnrj3mGdxgRoAifn497ZaGTeL1pIJfYBoUEDclI5spNJwURHhjIaS9bRmzFCcHhhcwlspknCB~EEkvz0jSNgiDSKWEte1fy2yt9yU2IKN6pZwD9GDxg-2DW5yMuw2aSZYdC8cAVzRgqnJHz9bK93UIQLzmeUk3J8H6pPy-llepM~qRoRXdg2y4XFjKOIk4Ig__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Parks department staff presented a draft financial‑sustainability policy to the Zionsville Board of Parks and Recreation on Sept. 10 that would set priorities for spending, formalize a capital‑replacement plan, diversify revenue sources and establish cost‑recovery targets for programming and facilities. The board discussed the framework and asked staff to return with comparative data before adopting a new fee schedule in November.

Jared, the parks superintendent, outlined a tiered “community benefits hierarchy” that would prioritize public funds for services that provide broad community access — parks, trails and large community events — while encouraging higher cost recovery for programs that serve narrower populations. Under the draft, balanced programs (youth sports, camps, special events) would aim for about 150% cost recovery of direct operational costs; services that primarily provide exclusive or individual benefits (shelter reservations, garden plots, dog‑park memberships) would target about 200% cost recovery.

Staff proposed that the parks department expand its capital planning to include a 20‑year capital‑replacement schedule alongside the five‑year capital‑improvement plan, and to formalize the nonreverting capital fund (fund 4403) as a replacement‑fund mechanism. Jared said the department currently holds about 112% of one year’s operating in cash reserves but that new pressures (cited as state legislation SB 1 in discussion) will increase scrutiny on spending and require more deliberate prioritization.

Board members praised the work but asked for comparative benchmarking. One board member recommended staff upload local data into the National Recreation and Park Association’s benchmarking tool (NRPA agency performance review) to compare Zionsville’s metrics with peers. Members also discussed maintaining a scholarship or financial‑assistance mechanism; staff said a camp scholarship pilot previously drew fewer applicants than available funds and was later sunsetted, but board members asked that a reserve be kept or a mechanism preserved in case needs arise.

No action was taken on the policy at the meeting. Staff said they will apply the proposed cost‑recovery formula to existing programs and present program‑level fee comparisons and financial‑assistance options before the board considers formal adoption and a November fee schedule.","Parks staff presented a financial‑sustainability policy framework Sept. 10 that proposes a community benefit hierarchy, multi‑year capital replacement planning and cost‑recovery targets; no formal vote was taken and staff will return with fee comparisons.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},5985902,"Parks board approves application for Indiana Trails Program grant to build Elm Street Green–Lions Park connector",516,2778000,3294000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5776148-26f23a6a78f45e689d3a00ecb38ef10b&start=2778&end=3294","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5776148-26f23a6a78f45e689d3a00ecb38ef10b/thumbnail_2778000.jpg","/articles/5985902/Town-of-Zionsville/Boone-County/Indiana/Parks-board-approves-application-for-Indiana-Trails-Program-grant-to-build-Elm-Street-GreenLions-Park-connector","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5985902-4820fcc698c3c7098ec5bbb1e488db4f/orig.mp4?Expires=1775040087&Signature=FE-6fzGL2oWfU6AKcqn8o8sLVUjknzn4sZB2eoX5KxDjLRUQ6wM-u~9w3KKj6BfxECKf3CDPq4yvMvEfvJ1ADEOZAl1erMRlnOF5gw81NFM4dP8zfGzhwaVFhI9raPXwGG--nNZLQYkZadIubojNXKUM-m4dWigJqUiQAVZaQ-9B8eJfASyw7xCorpgNqkI0BQ1Vq3-qQVxJRj62Y19fVNGhUtWTGHdAticQRYf38lIStrvFA2RdarZfl54jz1T3TqdvpkJZaFiqcXSW4ejpXiZ7De40cLeXsl4gDq7ZjpBxdc7n-WLnNn43pThVge5nXOyQBg5U-2Em3hEbPvI5PA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Zionsville Board of Parks and Recreation voted Sept. 10 to authorize staff to apply for the Indiana Trails Program (ITP) grant to fund a planned 0.2‑mile connector trail between Elm Street Green and Lions Park.

Jared, the parks superintendent, told the board the project would create a 12‑foot, ADA‑accessible path that links Creekside Nature, Lions Park and Elm Street Green and would increase the connected trail network in that area to about 1.9 miles. He said the current construction estimate is about $800,000 and that the ITP grant allows a maximum request of $400,000; the department intends to request the full grant amount and locally fund the remainder.

Of the local match, Jared said $85,000 in design funding has already been allocated and that the parks department would seek an additional $400,000 (the director said he might request $500,000 to allow contingency) from the town general fund if the grant is awarded. Jared emphasized the grant application would be submitted by the October 1 deadline and that any subsequent grant agreement and construction appropriation would be contingent on town‑council approval.

Board members asked for detail about cost drivers. Jared said major cost elements include mobilization/demobilization, earthwork, permitting, a restroom pad at Elm Street Green, new pads for benches, rehabilitation of a staging/parking area at Lions Park and moving one t‑ball infield about 16 feet; the retaining wall previously included in early designs was removed to lower costs.

The board voted to move forward with the grant application. The motion passed by voice vote with all present saying “aye.” Several members noted the connector would increase ADA access between parks and reduce the need for families to walk on Elm Street to travel between nearby parks.

If the grant is awarded, Jared said staff would return to the board and then to town council to request the local appropriation; if council declines the appropriation, the board would not enter into the grant agreement and the project would be delayed. Jared described the ITP competition as expected to be highly competitive, because the previous, larger “Next Level Trails” program is sunsetting and many communities will be competing for the smaller ITP pool.

The board’s authorization covers submission of the application only; no grant contract was executed at the meeting and no council appropriation was made.","The Zionsville Parks Board voted Sept. 10 to apply for up to $400,000 from the Indiana Trails Program to fund a 0.2‑mile connector trail, with local matching funds required and council appropriation contingent.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},5985908,"Parks board approves $100,000 allocation for Zionsville Golf Course snack shack; procurement rules to apply",1902,637000,2539000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5776148-26f23a6a78f45e689d3a00ecb38ef10b&start=637&end=2539","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5776148-26f23a6a78f45e689d3a00ecb38ef10b/thumbnail_637000.jpg","/articles/5985908/Town-of-Zionsville/Boone-County/Indiana/Parks-board-approves-100000-allocation-for-Zionsville-Golf-Course-snack-shack-procurement-rules-to-apply","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5985908-7a7829ce21076875f2817ddf9c6a3531/orig.mp4?Expires=1775040087&Signature=TJZ1se0cyjzhIeMZtEVK6Hk4aIN2KJBNoEn~qT-HbgNI7~H3IXuNk6PFvsBJcMmiDRWnbemcx~PjIK-fQfx0neIu2lGwrpTUWnIz0pnDsDBddYN3xGzzF6uqLI0iJN3Gklkny0cWac-x8gSzfQpMo2rlTmCDXsztKPecM9n1HTlXert9g-MP0BT2OGC72OOXxOwHH0rxUaDrGcPntOqbFR1XO8CXmHBkUgkHKyh4tqzgpKJoCyJhSeWLwa~uQEEyx4~MqCw2cC3sHQuNDVuqfSzpkeXl6ouvfqoTIIJE-1OJrKrjty8jSlhd4ARssJPa-cIi-P-WZ7l1~bLaXafd0w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Zionsville Board of Parks and Recreation voted unanimously Sept. 10 to approve up to $100,000 from the golf enterprise fund toward construction of a snack‑shack building and an accessible restroom at the Zionsville Golf Course; roughly $33,000 of that sum will be encumbered for fiscal 2026. The project budget is $267,952, and project managers plan to stage the work across fall 2025 and spring 2026.

The board’s action authorizes Zionsville National, the course’s operating manager, to move forward under the terms of the operating agreement and to follow the applicable procurement rules for any use of town or park funds. John, the parks attorney, told the board that using town funds subjects the project to Indiana public‑works procurement requirements under Indiana Code 36‑1‑12, including advertising, sealed bids for public projects above the statutory threshold and performance/payment bonds when required.

Zionsville National representatives said the facility will be a small snack counter with seating that overlooks holes 5–8. “The coolest thing for me is lots of young families out there golfing that I hadn’t seen before,” said Pete, a Zionsville National representative. The operator said the project will include moving a driveway easement to establish a safer nine‑foot pedestrian/golf‑cart path and build a small building intended for hot dogs, coffee and other walk‑up items.

The operator estimates the project at $267,952 and proposed splitting the cost across two fiscal years, seeking roughly $67,000 from the enterprise fund in fall 2025 and the remainder in 2026. Jared, the parks superintendent, confirmed the fund at issue is the enterprise fund established under the lease (referred to in the discussion as the 06/06/2007 fund). He told the board the fund historically receives a percentage of greens fees (10% or a minimum of $50,000) and currently sits at just under $300,000.

Board members emphasized that any expenditure of town or park board funds must follow the procurement and public‑works statutes. John said the typical threshold requiring formal bidding for public works projects is $150,000 and noted there are distinct rules for quotes versus formal bids; he also explained that the town must require bonds and that the board must take the lowest responsive, responsible bid when the public works bidding rules apply.

At the meeting a motion to approve the $100,000 allocation with approximately $33,000 encumbered for the next fiscal year passed on a roll call vote with all six members present voting aye: Chris Barksdale; Kimberly Lane; Matt Milburn; Chad Dilley; Anna Shepell; and Ryan Cambridge.

The board directed Zionsville National to comply with the procurement provisions in the operating agreement and applicable Indiana law; staff said the project will be publicly bid or quoted consistent with those rules, and the operator agreed to provide bid documentation to the board (AIA draw forms and bid summaries) as the project proceeds. The board discussion also flagged potential future capital priorities for the course (irrigation, clubhouse) and noted the enterprise fund balance and annual deposits will guide timing of those projects.","The Zionsville Board of Parks and Recreation voted Sept. 10 to approve up to $100,000 from the golf enterprise fund toward a planned snack shack and accessible restroom at the Zionsville Golf Course, with procurement to follow Indiana public‑works rules.","actionData","errors"]

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Board receives Lincoln Park BOT update and approves revised Duke Energy easement for Carpenter Nature Preserve

Parks foundation grants support Carpenter Nature Preserve; staff report trail openings, 24,603 August trail users and $23,832 in summer camp fees

Parks staff present financial‑sustainability policy and cost‑recovery targets; board to review before November fee schedule

Parks board approves application for Indiana Trails Program grant to build Elm Street Green–Lions Park connector

Parks board approves $100,000 allocation for Zionsville Golf Course snack shack; procurement rules to apply