Trail Board Budget Request 2008
Apr 7, 2008
Author: Alicia

2008-2009 Trail Board Prioritized Projects:
The following are one-time requests:

1. Brand/logo development
City Request: $3750.00
2. Create structures at three access points to restrict horseback riders on Mentock trail:
City Request: Materials: $100.00
Trail Board Contribution: 6 hours/2 people Volunteer time
3. Revise the City Archery Ordinance:
City Request: Staff time
4. Re-design trail map/brochure (the current brochure is 10 years old) : City Request: $900.00
5. Determine uses at the Old Power Plant
(see handout)
6. Construct trails at the 2 access points across from Straight’s house (Cold Springs).
Trail Board Contribution: 2 days/2 people Volunteer time
7. Erosion control on Mentock trail: Will depend on Uses Allowed.
Trail Board Contribution: 100 hours Volunteer time
8. Print a new map/brochure.
JCTA grant (value $2,500.00)
9. Consider Permanent hoof-prints on Main Street.
Waiting for Downtown Development Plan recommendation
10. Designate uses for Mentock and sign accordingly.
Waiting for a recommendation from Glenn Hare, retired USFS Trail Coordinator
11. Install a bench at Old Power Plant near Aspen grove.
Trail Board Contribution: 2 hours/2 people Volunteer time
12. Remove the barbed wire fence along the Old Power Plant access road: Trail Board Contribution: 10 hours/2 people Volunteer time
13. Replace William J. Mentock sign at Mosier Gulch Picnic Area:
Trail Board Contribution: 1 hour/1 person Volunteer time
14. Re-design Fetterman trail:
Waiting for Downtown Development Plan recommendation

Sum Total Requested from City for Projects: $4750.00
Total Estimated Value: $8860.00


15. Begin Sign Replacement Program: *priority
A. Trailhead Information Sign/Kiosk:
* 1. William J. Mentock (Turkey Lane) trailhead
2. 1880 Historic Bridge (funded with grant money)
* 3. Eva Knepper Commanche trailhead
4. Shiloh/Garland trailhead (funded with Project money)
* 5. Veteran’s Home Pasture (East access) trailhead
* 6. Veteran’s Home Pasture (West access) trailhead
7. William J. Mentock (Mosier Gulch) trailhead
* 8. Main Street trailhead on bridge
** 9. Greenbelt (Klondike) trailhead
10. McNeese trailhead (Highway 16) trailhead (smaller version)
* 11. Greenbelt (Cedar) trailhead
** 12. Centennial trail (Bypass) trailhead
There are twelve (12) Trailhead Information Sign/Kiosks total. Dollar amount: $400.00-$500.00/sign
City Funding Request is for:
Priority signs only: $3,200.00- $4,000.00
All signs: $4,800.00- $6,000.00

B. Distance Markers:
1. William J. Mentock: 8 total
2. Veteran’s Home Pasture: 11 total
3. Highway 16 Bike Path: 28 total
4. Greenbelt (Klondike): 13 total
5. Greenbelt (Cedar): 4 total
6. Centennial trail: 6 total
7. Shiloh trail: Project money
There are seventy (70) Distance Markers total.
Dollar amount: $10.00/ routed signs
City Funding Request is for: $700.00

C. Informational signs:
1. At intersection of Fetterman and Main
Small sign
2. Sign to Highway 16 E Parking Area (Old Power Plant trail)
3. Sign at Shiloh easement walkway(Funded with Project money)
4. Directional sign to identify McNeese trail exit
City Funding Request is for: $200.00

D. Destination signs:
1. Delaware trailhead
2. Cemetery Road trailhead
3. Mentock east-west arrow

City Funding Request is for: $50.00

E. Road Stripe
1. Klondike Hill (see recommendation)

Funding Request is for: Coordinated Project with Public Works or WYDOT

Sum Total City Requested Sign Replacement Program: $4950.00
Total (Projects and Sign Program):
$9700.00

Total Funds Requested: $9700.00
+Yearly Request $500.00
+ Camera $400.00
$10,600

Yearly Trail Board Maintenance:
Establish “Trail Work Days” Program
1. Line-trim Mentock trail (20 hours)
2. Brush clearing (20 hours)
3. Trail Board Projects (50 hours)
4. Install new Signs (30 hours)



Current Trails Balance: $1300.00

1. Trail Event: $500.00

2. Publishing Costs: Master Trail Plan: Clear Creek Printers
#50 books: $400.00
#25 books: $200.00

3. The Remainder will be put towards any of the requested budget items



3-5 Year Plan:

1 Finalize Master Trail Plan (June 2008)
2 Complete Shiloh Project (see handout)
3 Complete 1880 Historic Bridge Project (see handout)
4 Continue Sign Replacement Program
5 General Trail Maintenance (Trail Work Days)
6 Trail Extensions; Pursue Grants: Rec Board, TEAL, RTP, LWCF
7 Contact Buffalo Charitable Foundation, Ray Holt




City Departments involved in the Trail System:

1. Public Works: See Project Requests for Public Works (annual)

2. City Police: Currently provide a bike officer on trails during the summer (annual)

3. Planning Department: Coordination of Master Trails Plan (2008 only) and Maintenance of Master Trails Plan (every 2 years)