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[ AUTHORIZE 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 Flintwood Terrace Park as well as an important trail connection to the existing Lake Itasca Trail. At their regular September meeting, the Park Commission recommended that City Council proceed with both projects. Observations: Both of the above CIP worksheets are enclosed. maintenance costs: The information below also references annual Flintwood Terrace Park This project would entail irrigating the entrance along 142nd Avenue and around the playground area. To the north of the playground would be a hexagonal shelter. Another shelter would be placed at the south side of the "lake" west of the Ponds Subdivision. This would serve both picnickers and tr~l users. The total cost for two hexagonal shelters meeting city specifications, with concrete, installation and tax is approximately $58,000. The irrigation element with connection to the municipal system would require the remaining $17,000 of the $75,000 project. Staff is seeking authorization to proceed with designing the irrigation system and then bringing back quotes for the entire project for spring installation. Annua//zed fllaintenance expenses: The annual maintenance needs of one open air picnic shelter am estimated at .5 hours x 18 weeks of active use, or 9 hours (.004 FTE's) of ordinary maintenance specific to the shelter each year. However, reshinfllin§ will be required every 20 - 25 years. The irrigation system requires more of an investment. The annual operating cost for an irrigation system., as proposed is approximately $1,530 per acre. This includes water, electricity, repairs and maintenance such as winterization. This project should be considered to cost about $1,500 to $2,000 per year to operate.