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FC CASE # 2- AUTHORIZE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 08-30 ALPINE PARK SKATE PARK By: Mark Riverblood, Park's Supervisor Background: Within the proposed 2008 Parks Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is an allocation of $195,000 for what would be the first part of a longer-term, phased development of the west side of Alpine Park. Specifically, this would be a two level concrete slab with integrated concrete skate board elements. The lower slab would also be used for spring, summer and fall wheeled skating in the future, and ice skating in the winter. A first phase access drive and small parking area is also contemplated. In addition, at the City Council meeting of May 13, 2008 staff was authorized to prepare plans and specifications for the abovementioned parking area as well as a trail connecting the neighborhoods west and southwest of Alpine Park along Garnet Street to the park. These elements would be bid out as part of the proposed watermain project. The purpose of this case is to approve the concept plan for Alpine Park generally, and the skate. park features specifically - so that bids may be obtained. Once the project elements are known, the project will return for City Council approval. Observations: The Park and Recreation Commission have undertaken a comprehensive and programmatic process over the last year and one-half leading up to the design and specifications for Ramsey's first skate park. This included the side-by-side evaluation of concrete elements versus less durable modular components. This led to the pre-purchase of three, concrete Solo brand skate board features for the Happy Days event last fall. Thereafter, the City of Minneapolis donated two more Solo structures to Ramsey. The design of Alpine's future skate park incorporates these features accordingly. Enclosed for your information is a 3-D and plan view of the design and the elements' relationship to the multi-use concrete slab. Also attached is the concept plan which shows two rink ovals. The northerly rink site (nearest Alpine Drive) would be the location of the features this case discusses. Additional information will be available at the meeting. The Park and Recreation Commission has recommended that the project be approved. Funding: Of the $195,000 estimate, $175,000 is scheduled to come from the Lawful Gambling Fund. The other $20,000 is projected to come from T-Mobile's annual lease agreement for the use of Alpine Park. This agreement is intended to be finalized in 2008.