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"Bricks & Mortar"

First Street and Madison Avenue
Improvement Project

Project Limits

The Public Works department is in the early stages of reconstructing the area surrounding Madison Avenue and 1^st Street. The east-west project limits on 1^st Street is from St. Louis Avenue east to the mid-block between Madison and Boise Avenues. The north-south project limits on Madison Avenue are from 3^rd Street south to Dean Circle.

Planned Improvements

Contractors hired by the City of Loveland have constructed a traffic signal at the intersection of Madison Avenue and 1^st Street. Contractors will be installing new storm drainage pipes and inlets, updating existing irrigation lines, and adding turn-lanes and bike lanes at the intersections along 1^st Street at Madison and St. Louis Avenues. Also many of the utility companies will be upgrading their facilities in the area.

Project Schedule

The traffic signal is planned to be operational by mid-April with interim street improvements. Major demolition in preparation for the storm and irrigation pipe installation is planned for June and July.

Street widening which will involve the installation of curbs, gutters, and the reconstruction of the street surface will take place in July and August.

Street Closures

The intersection of Madison Avenue and 1^st Street will be closed April 8-10 for the installation of an irrigation pipe, weather permitting. June thru August Closures will include 1^st Street which will be closed except for local traffic only between St. Louis and Madison Avenues. Also during this same period there will be periodic closures to the intersection of 1^st Street with St. Louis, and on 1^st Street between Washington and Boise Avenues.

Project Costs

Construction costs are estimated to be approximately $1.5 million. The funds for this project are generated from Street Capital Expansion Fees and from monthly Storm Water Utility Fees.

Airport Projects Update

The Airport is designing projects to be completed this year utilizing an FAA Grant in the amount of $1 million and Colorado State Grants in the amount of $400,000. Projects to be completed with this funding include security fence and access control gates, taxiway improvements, design work for future drainage improvements, and the purchase of additional snow removal equipment.

Fairgrounds Park &
Barnes Park Ball Fields
Phase 3 In Progress

In 2006 the City purchased the additional land needed to complete the 48.5 acre Fairgrounds Park project.  The City also annexed and completed the planning for the old Larimer County Fairgrounds; preparing preliminary and final concept plans, construction documents and specifications for bidding by Heath Construction—the contractor that will complete the project.

Features of the new park will include four new youth baseball/softball fields, two restroom/concession buildings, and renovation of the barns for picnic and event pavilions for community markets, special events, fairs and festivals. A new skate park, basketball court, playground and dog park will also be constructed.

New trails will be developed along the Big Thompson River and a river plaza will be built to provide access to the water’s edge. A river-front promenade will also be developed along the west side of the river. 

"Pen & Ink"

Comprehensive Master Plan Update

In September, 2005, the City Council adopted the General Plan, a broad overview of the Comprehensive Master Plan which serves as a guide to planning many aspects of Loveland's future over the next ten years and beyond.  The City Council also adopted the 2030 Vision, created by Loveland residents in a series of public workshops.  In addition, Community and Strategic Planning has been working on an update of the Land Use Plan.  The goal of the Land Use Plan is to provide a general pattern for the location, distribution and character of the future land uses within Loveland’s Growth Management Area.  The Objectives of the Land Use Plan Update are to:

·         Emphasize flexibility within the Land Use Plan while building on the existing land use pattern.

·         Place an equal importance on the quality and character of new residential neighborhoods in

each quadrant of the city, while at the same time maintaining or upgrading of existing neighborhoods.

·         Include development of multi-use activity centers at the regional, community (Downtown), and neighborhood levels as a part of the Land Use Plan.

·         Concentrate existing commercial outlets in strips along the two major arterials, US 34 and US 287, and encourage revitalization by upgrading facilities, reducing traffic conflicts, and improving parking where needed.

·         Encourage the development of multi-use, high-quality employment districts where campus-type settings are appropriate, particularly along the transportation corridors of I-25, US 34, and south side of SH 402.

·         Provide sufficient lands for industry in the Fort Collins/Loveland Municipal Airport area and along the I-25 Corridor.

Airport Developing Strategic
Business Plan

Airport staff is preparing a Strategic Business Plan for the Airport. Comments are being gathered from airport tenants, pilots, aircraft owners and the corporate community. The Business Plan will identify improvements to ensure the airport maximizes its economic potential to surrounding communities. A long-term vision of the airport will also be established.