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<br />CASE # ~ <br /> <br />2008 PARKS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS SUMMARY AND WORK PLAN <br />By: Mark Riverblood, Parks/Utilities Supervisor <br /> <br />Background: <br /> <br />August is generally about mid- year in terms of the construction administration season for Park's <br />Capital Improvements. The purpose of this case to provide City Council an update on the status <br />of the various park and trail projects. At their August meeting, the Park and Recreation <br />Commission recommended City Council receive the attached work plqn, and move forward with <br />the remaining 2008 park improvements. <br /> <br />Observations: <br /> <br />The attached spread sheet lists the 10 projects proposed (or complete) for 2008 in the order they <br />are found in the 5-year Capital Improvement document. This table is intended as a brief <br />summary; staff will be available. to discuss the status of any of these proj ects as may be desired <br />by Council. While this case's primary purpose is advisory; staff does request approval on one <br />small scale project (the drinking fountain for Rivers' Bend Park), and some general direction on <br />the proposed fishing pier for the Mississippi River. <br /> <br />. Drinking fountain with pet attachment for River's Bend Park <br />This $7,000 project is part of annualized CIP wherein a fountain and/or 'mister' is added <br />to those city parks with potable water. Staff is requesting approval to complete this <br />proj ect at this time. <br /> <br />Funding Source: <br />Park Improvement Trust Fund <br /> <br />. Fishing pier for the Mississippi River <br />This estimated $28,000 project was a $14,000 allocation from the Lawful Gambling Fund <br />to leverage MN DNR monies to create a shore fishing site on the Mississippi for <br />residents. In beginning the analysis for this proposed project, many impediments <br />associated with the pier siting became apparent like the need for parking, ADA access, <br />appropriate summer water depth etc. Plus, the 2008 funds tentatively intended to match <br />the city dollars were routed to another, DNR project. (Staff has submitted a request for <br />fishing pier dollars for 2009, but is not expecting funding.) <br /> <br />The following are some options that relate to this CIP project that staff would like City <br />Council's thoughts on: <br /> <br />1. Do nothing at this time - reconsider as part of the 2009 -'- 2013 CIP discussion <br />with a more thorough analysis of the points highlighted herein. <br /> <br />-147- <br />