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Englewood oversight committee reviews Barr Park arboretum, Bellevue farm relocation and other park projects
Summary
Open houses, feasibility work and construction updates were reported across several parks projects: Barr Park arboretum concepts, Bellevue farm relocation out of the FEMA flood plain, Cushing construction underway, Millerfield stormwater ideas and the Rotolo contract process.
Adrian Torres, Englewood City open space manager, briefed the Renew and Recreate Parks and Rec Bond oversight committee on a suite of park projects and community engagement efforts.
Barr Park: Staff said the concept is leaning toward an arboretum to showcase tree varieties, add shade and provide education in partnership with schools. The first community open house was Aug. 19 and the online survey remains open through Sept. 2. Two concept styles were presented to residents; respondents were roughly split but favored a concept that retains turf while adding planting islands and demonstration beds.
Bellevue Park and farm: Staff reported they are wrapping up a feasibility study and are seeking a site outside the FEMA flood plain for greater visibility. The committee was told the city will present a Bellevue design contract for phase 2 to city council on Sept. 15; staff said the farm will be rebuilt at the new site and the existing farm is expected to remain open until the new facility is complete.
Cushing Park: Construction has started; fencing is up and playground equipment has been removed. Staff said they anticipate playground installation in November and hope to finish the project in 2025. Communications staff will post construction graphics on fencing so neighbors can see planned improvements.
Miller (Millerfield): The design team is exploring stormwater-capture ideas (including bioretention) and working with the city stormwater manager. The preferred concept from community engagement includes a playground, splash pad, restrooms and preserved ball fields; staff also reached out to a descendant of the Miller family to preserve site history.
Northwest Greenbelt and Rotolo: Staff said a second community open house for Northwest Greenbelt is tentatively scheduled for September. The Rotolo construction contract has completed RFP and evaluation stages and is in contract negotiations; staff said they likely will not take the contract to city council on Oct. 6 as originally anticipated.
Victor Rochelle, public works director, and other staff encouraged cross-department coordination on earthwork and construction-estimate details; staff offered to share bid documents and cost estimates from recent projects to help with conservative estimating for Bellevue and other large earthwork projects.
