HomeMy WebLinkAboutTurn-outs - Mike Schuler Trail CITY OF PALM DESERT
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: Authorize Staff to Construct Turnouts on the Mike Schuler Trail
SUBMITTED BY: Jay Niemczak, Parks Facilities Manager
DATE: October 23, 2008
CONTENTS: 1. August 19, 2008, Parks and Recreation Commission Report
2. September 16, 2008, Parks and Recreation Commission Report
Recommendation:
By Minute Motion: Authorize Staff to construct approximately ten turnouts on
the Mike Schuler Trail.
Discussion:
On Friday, June 13, 2008, an article appeared in The Desert Sun that indicated that the
City of Rancho Mirage was considering widening the Mike Schuler Trail. The newspaper
article discussed modifications to the trail to be constructed by Mike Schuler, Trail Builder.
Approximately half of this trail is in the City of Palm Desert. The City of Palm Desert sent a
letter to the City of Rancho Mirage requesting that the City of Palm Desert be contacted
before moving forward with any action regarding the Mike Schuler Trail.
On July 17, 2008, Staff attended a City of Rancho Mirage Council Meeting in which the
widening of the Mike Schuler Trail was an agenda item. The Rancho Mirage City Council
acknowledged the correspondence from the City of Palm Desert, and indicated that they
would contact the City before any further action is taken.
On August 26, 2008, Ms. Cathy Isaacson, and a Planner for the City of Rancho Mirage, a
member of the Rancho Mirage Trails Commission; Ryan Stendell, Senior Management
Analyst for the City of Palm Desert; Mr. Mike Schuler, the trail construction contractor; and
myself, met at the Mike Schuler Trail to discuss the widening of the trail. As the group
hiked up the trail, Mr. Schuler discussed that rather than widen the entire trail, he had
proposed to construct strategically placed turnouts that would allow individuals to move
aside when oncoming hikers approach. Mike Schuler indicated that no further excavation
or disturbance to the hillside is being proposed, but he would use areas of the trail that are
naturally wider to create the turnouts.
Staff Report
Authorize Staff to Construct Turnouts on the Mike Schuler Trail
October 23, 2008
Page 2 of 2
At the September 16, 2008, Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, Staff presented
Mr. Schuler's recommendations to the Commission. The Commission was in favor of the
recommended turnouts. Ms. Cathy Isaacson indicated that the City of Rancho Mirage
would fund any turnout construction in an amount not to exceed $21,000.00, which is the
estimated cost of the project.
Staff is requesting authorization to construct the recommended turnouts to be funded by
the City of Rancho Mirage in an amount not to exceed $ 21,000.00.
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PARKS AND RECREATION
. STAFF REPORT
To: Parks and Recreation Commission
From: Janis Steele, Parks and Recreation Services Manager
Date: August 19, 2008
Subject: Mike Schular Trail Update
On Friday, June 13, 2008, an article appeared in The Desert Sun that indicated that the
City of Rancho Mirage, after closing and moving the Bump and Grind Trailhead to Palm
Desert, was considering widening the Mike Schular Trail. A portion of this trail, and the
area discussed in the article (see attached) is in Palm Desert. This article was
discussed at a previous Commission meeting and Staff indicated that they would
investigate and update the Commission.
On July 17, 2008, the Rancho Mirage City Council was scheduled to consider issues
related to the Bump and Grind (in Rancho Mirage), including the Mike Schular Trail
modifications.
Staff updated the City Manager, and a response was drafted and sent to the Rancho
Mirage City Council members (see attached). The response requested that prior to
further action being taken on the item that the City of Palm Desert be contacted.
Mr. Ryan Stendell, Senior Management Analyst, for the City of Palm Desert; Mr.
Michael Barnard, Vice Chair, Parks and Recreation Commission; and I attended the
July 17, Council meeting and public hearing. The Rancho Mirage City Council members
acknowledged the correspondence from Palm Desert, and indicated that they would
contact the City of Palm Desert before any further action is taken.
I have not been contacted to date.
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_ PARKS AND RECREATION
. INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Parks and Recreation Commission
From: Jay Niemczak, Parks Facilities Manager
Date: September 16, 2008
Subject: Mike Schuler Trail
On August 26, 2008, Ms. Cathy Isaacson, planner for the City of Rancho Mirage; a
member of the Rancho Mirage Trail Commission; Mr. Ryan Stendell, Senior
Management Analyst for the City of Palm Desert; Mr. Mike Schuler, trail builder, and
myself inet at the Mike Schuler Trail to discuss widening of the trail.
As we hiked the trail, Mr. Schuler pointed out areas of the trail that needed repair due to
the recent rains. Mr. Schuler indicated that he could make the repairs. As we moved
forward on the trail, Mr. Schuler pointed out areas of the trail that were naturally wider
than other portions of the trail. Mr. Schuler recommended that only small turnouts be
developed in a few of these areas. This would allow individuals to move aside when
others using the trail wish to pass. All parties agreed that these should be the only
improvements to the Mike Schuler Trail. Attached are pictures of the trail and proposed
turnout ares.
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