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FC# [ AUTHi }RIZE REMAINING 2003 PARKS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS By: Mark Riverblood, Parks/Utilities Supervisor Background: , As part of the 2003, Parks Capital Improvements Program (CIP), irrigation and two shelters were proposed for Flinkwood Terrace Park as well as an~important trail connection to the existing Lake Itasca Trail. ~ At their regular iSeptember meeting, the Park Commission recommended that City Council proceed with both projects. Observations: ' Both of the abov~ CIP worksheets are enclosed. maintenance cost~: The information below also references annual ' Flintwood Terra~ Park This project would entail irrigating the entrance along 142"d Avenue and around the playground area. To the nor}h of the playground would be a hexagonal shelter. Another shelter would be placed at the sot~th side of the "lake" west of the Ponds Subdivision. This would serve both picnickers and tr}il users. The total cost for two hexagonal shelters meeting city specifications, with concrete, i~lstallation and tax is approximately $58,000. The irrigation element with connection to th~municipal system would require the remaining $17,000 of the $75,000 project. Staff is seeking ~thorization to proceed with designing the irrigation system and then bringing back quotes for tlje entire project for spring installation. Annual/zed Nak~tenance expenses: The annual maintenance needs of one open air picnic shelter a~e estimated at .5 hours x 18 weeks of active use, or 9 hours (.004 FTE's) of ordina~ry maintenance specific to the shelter each year. However, reshingling will be required[every 20 - 25 years. The irrigation sy. stem requires more of an investment. The annual operating cost for an irrigation syste~ as proposed is approximately $1,530 per acre. This includes water, electricity, repots and maintenance such as winterization. This project should be considered to c{)st about $1,500 to $2,000 per year to operate. -209-