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-54- Councilmember Zimmerman stated that he had the same concern and would like to have them built out of something that would have minimal vandalism. Councilmember Hendriksen inquired if staff knew the cost of building a brick structure. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos replied no. Councilmember Zimmerman recommended directing staff to put together some cost estimates and bring the issue back. Councilmember Hendriksen noted that there might be some plans for concrete pit latrines through the DNR or state forest agencies. Motion by Mayor Gamec, seconded by Councilmember Hendriksen, to recommend that the City Council approve of the 2001 Park's Capital Improvement program as presented, including the input and recommendations regarding the pit latrine and Central Park. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Hendriksen, Anderson, Kurak, and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Case #2: Approve Elmcrest Park's Concept Plan Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos stated that on June 20, 2001, the Park and Recreation Commission concluded the Steering Committee's work on Elmcrest Park's concept plan by approving the plan presented. The plan represents the expected first phase of development and that identified in the $100,000 Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission (MASC) and Minnesota Children Families and Learning (CFL) Department Grant. In addition to the grant award, City Council, as part of the 2001 Capital Improvement Plan tentatively approved an additional $262,000 in Park Trust Fund monies to begin the development of the Park. Staff is currently in the process of estimating the various costs in order td outline a work plan for this first phase. The goal has been to complete irrigated soccer files as early as possible-recognizing it requires a minimum of two growing seasons to establish turf that might be able to survive the rigors of athletic field use. Upon City Council approval of the Park plan, the first step would be to let bids for the required grading work. Staff will then be best able to define the scope of the rest of the project to stay within budget and still meet the primary objectives. Grading is estimated to cost between $25,000 and $60,000, depending o~ the limits of the project. At this time the Park Commission and staff were requesting authorization to solicit bids for the dirt work so that the costs can be determined and the project can begin this summer or fall. In addition staff will continue to work on the T.H, #47 access issue. Organized soccer programming will not be scheduled until T.H. #47 access is secured. Future phases of Elmcrest Park will be dealt with as part of the annual CIP process. It was noted that the Steering Committee suggested that Elmcrest could be developed as a 'challenge grant' park. That is, moneys could be budgeted and available for the park contingent upon the community and staff procuring matching funds. If the park plan is approved at the July 24, 2001 Council meeting and the grading bids and budget are approved Finance Committee/July 24, 2001 Page 4 of 7 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I