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in spring 1996. Park dedication from that addition will be approximately $27,125. The Park Commission is recommending benches, entry signs, horseshoe courts, landscaping, volley ball court, bird boxes, game table, and miscellaneous items for the park for a total of $9,000. Mr. Boos then referred to Lake Itasca Park. In 1994, a mailing requesting comment was sent to all residents near the park. In addition, the project was discussed as part of the 1995 CIP process which included a public hearing. The CIP for 1995 designated $57,000 from the Landfill Trust Fund for the development of this park. The funds had been set aside since then pending Park Commission approval of a development plan. This has now been completed, therefore, this portion of the case proposes construction of the Lake Itasca Park trail head parking and connection of the trail system. The land has already been acquired. The trail head will serve as a northern access point to the park as well as an access to the trail system, reducing the size and cost of future parking area in the park's interior. More importantly, the trail head would allow for an approved access to the Lake Itasca trail system. The estimate for this portion of the project is $26,175. The recently approved Itasca Shores subdivision allowed for the completion of the trail system from 153rd Avenue north to the completed trail up to 167th Avenue. Approximately 5,100 feet of trail is contemplated at an estimated cost of $36,975. Some of the grading and labor costs involved in the construction of the trail head and parking area would most likely be performed by City employees. To minimize operational costs, the landscaping of the trail head and parking area has been designed to be low maintenance. Motion by Councilmember Zimmerman and seconded by Councilmember Beahen to recommend Council authorize the project amendment to the Solstice Park development budget not to exceed $9,000 and also to authorize the project amendment to the Itasca development budget in an amount not to exceed $57,000 and direct staff to advertise for bids to complete the Okapi trail head parking and Itasca Park trail improvements. Motion carded. Voting Yes: Mayor Hardin, Councilmembers Zimmerman, Beahen, Beyer and Peterson. Voting No: None. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Zimmerman and seconded by Councilmember Beyer to adjoum the meeting. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Hardin, Councilmembers Zimmerman, Beyer, Beahen and Peterson. Voting No: None. The regular meeting of the Finance Committee adjourned at 7:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~o Thieling "- Recording Secretary Jessie Hart Finance Officer Finance Committee/March 26, 1996 Page 5 of 5