Minutes - Council Work Session - 02/05/2013

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He also noted location of curb and gutter and indicated the pavement width, other than location of chokers, would remain the same. Councilmember Backous agreed there is danger with children running across the road and that creating a one -way traffic pattern should increase safety. He stated late arrivals drop off their children and they run across the road, through traffic, creating a dangerous situation. Councilmember Backous noted an option would be an under road culvert for pedestrians; however, it would probably be cost prohibitive. Councilmember Tossey agreed with the concerns expressed relating to pedestrian and traffic conflicts and asked if the $275,000 cost estimate is only construction costs without acquisition. Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood confirmed it is only construction costs. He reviewed negotiations with St. Katherine Drexel and indicated those negotiations are on going. Councilmember Elvig raised the option of having built -in barbeque grills. Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated that is not included in the project but those grills are low cost, popular, and could be added. Councilmember Backous asked if there will be an electronic lock at Riverdale Park. Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated the shelter door will have a panic bar and the park itself will have an electronic lock for after hours. He noted even the roof of the shelter is concrete to limit vandalism, maintenance, and the need for portable restrooms. In addition, it provides shelter during a storm. Park & Recreation Commission Vice Chair Olsen stated she lives by Emerald Pond Park and knows that residents love the shelters and restroom facilities. She stated it is a great resource and increases the time that residents spend in the parks. Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood provided an update on the Mississippi Regional Trail Park, noting its alignment, location of shelter, existing conditions, and additional trail up to Armstrong Boulevard. He indicated that $536,449 includes about $190,000 of Federal funding and engineering to get the trail done. Staff is also working on a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) with Anoka County Parks and the City of Anoka to pay back money for some of the trail and bridge shared on Kings Island. Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood presented the community building and playground project at Elmcrest Park, noting the Anoka Ramsey Athletic Association is funding $40,000. He reviewed the process the City had used for past building projects and recommended a change in approach to a Construction Manager At Risk Model where the City hires an architect and once 75% of the plans are completed, a Construction Manager At Risk would work for the City to review the plans to find areas of value engineering. The final plans would then be modified and the Construction Manager At Risk would find subcontractors City Council Work Session / February 5, 2013 Page 8 of 18