Agenda - Council - 05/24/1994 - Laserfiche WebLink

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A path could con e later in the development; however, the Commission and residents will be urged to consider rescuing $2,500 to $5,000 for path development. The path would reduce some maintenance aspqcts, like grass restoration resulting from park user travel and maintenance activity such as vehiculg entry for trash removal. The path can be expected to go 15 years without incurring rnainte~,ance costs. If the landscapi~_g and path estimates are reasonable, this would leave about $26,000 for miscellaneous development, including play equipment. PLAY EOUIPI~IENT Enclosed with th~ memo are various play equipment configurations and costs. It is important to remember that pl~}y equipment needs resilient surfacing (to cushion falls). The City has been able to utilize excess flea gravel from our street sealcoafing operation for only the cost of trucking. A containment or p~rimeter system for this material should be included as a development cost. The actual playgroun [ surface is sure to cost at least $2,000, leaving a balance of $24,000. The purchase of $20, ~00 worth of play equipment will require an approximate 15 to 25 percent in installation costs or about $3,000. Residents of Sunny Ponds were eager to explore volunteer installation to "1: ~y down" the cost, leaving additional monies for park development. A play equipment manu ?acturer volunteer coordinator may be had for about $250 per work day. Professional inst~ [ters would require three to five 9- 10-hour days for a $20,000 play equipment system. If volunt. ~rs could match that performance in terms of work days (two weekends, all day Saturday and SunOay - without experience and specialized tools) it would still be an approximate $1,000 expense. ~Given the hectic schedules of new home owners and the apparent modest savings, it may betbetter to target other park development for volunteer efforts, such as a volleyball court (we have the4 sand!) or a shelter. SHELTER Enclosed are samtle shelter styles with prices from one manufacturer. As stated, a few adults with carpentry and con ~tmction experience, with assistance from Others, could construct a park shelter. A picnic shelter n, .ar play equipment on a hot summer day may be an important consideration. A predesigned, simp] e shelter may be purchased for about $3,000. TENNIS COURT A standard doub e tennis court (space for two singles games or two doubles) will cost approximately $2~ ,000. If tennis courts are part of this park's equation, residents and the City may consider just., single court because of space limitations and the lack of available parking. A single court is pfc coted at $14,000. The City is in the process of requesting competitive quotes for a single court. ! If the tennis court vas a strong desire of the residents, a single court could be constructed and the playground's scale reduced to approximately $9,000 plus $1,000 for installation. The playground could be selected (~r designed as a "phase one" with future expansion. This may be a reasonable choice, parficutarl~if the residents believe additional dollars can be procured (beyond the $35,000) externally. [ SOFTBALL FIELD A ballfield will noifit within this park. Any revisions to City maps will show proposed easterly expansion to this p~k for purposes of ballfield development. Ballfields are currently available in several directions ~ithin biking distance.