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CASE # '-\ AUTHORIZE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 08-30, SKATEPARK - ALPINE PARK By: Mark Riverblood, Park's Supervisor Background: Within the 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 case addresses the construction of a two-level plaza style skatepark. On June 24th, 2008, City Council approved plans and specifications to obtain bids for the skatepark feature. Staffis pleased to 'report that North Country Concrete of Ramsey is the low bidder. In addition, the bid amount is consistent with CIP estimate - which also anticipates an expandable parking area to serve the skatepark in. the near term; and future improvements in a subsequent year. Observations: As Council may recall, the concept for the skatepark plaza design included the ability to use an extension of the lower slab for an ice rink in the winter, and wheeled hockey at other times in the future (as well as basketball etc.). Accordingly, bids were received for the entire concrete slab, with a 'deduct' to reduce the slab to only that which makes the skatepark itself functionaL Below are the bid amounts for the skatepark plaza and corresponding slabs only. North Country Concrete (Ramsey) , American Liberty Construction (Rockford, MN) American Ramp Company (Joplin, MO) $139,797 $148,900 Incomplete Bid As indicated, a parking area would enhance and support the Skatepark facility, which is estimated at approximately $57,500. The $195,000 CIP estimate, less the $139,767 plaza, leaves $55,233 for the parking lot and connection to Alpine Drive. Because of the larger scale of the future concrete slab( s), storm water treatment in the form of a small sedimentation basin may be required. For this reason, staff recommends moving forward with the skatepark plaza at this time, and revising the 2009 - 2013 CIP document to consider integrating the parking and storm ponding needs into one project - with revised costs. The skatepark plaza would be complete before school is out this coming spring. The parking and storm water system may be bid as an alternate to another project so as receive as competitive hid as possible - and also considered for 2009 construction. Funding: Of the $195,000 CIP estimate, $175,000 is scheduled to come from the Lawful Gambling Fund. The other $20,000 would come from T-Mobile's annual lease payment into the Park Trust Fund -139-