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CC Regular Session 7. 2. Meeting Date: 03/24/2015 By: Mark Riverblood, Engineering/Public Works Information Title: Approve Work Plan for the Proposed 2015 Parks Capital Improvements, and Adopt Resolution #15-03-081 Authorizing a MN DNR Trail Grant Application Purpose/Background: On a annual basis, the Park and Recreation Commission makes recommendations to City Council for park and trail projects, based upon community need. The larger, city-wide Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) document contains all the 5 -Year capital improvements - across departmental and topical areas. This case's purpose is to brief City Council on the 2015 work plan only relating to the parks CIP. There are 9 potential projects identified within the Capital Improvement Program, with a wide scope - ranging from grates to secure stormwater pipes at The Draw, to the playground for Elmcrest Park, to a shared trail project with the City of Anoka. Three 2015 projects are ready to move forward for purchase, project development, and in one instance as a proposal for grant funding. These are listed below with the funding source and estimated project cost: Selected 2015 Parks Capital Improvements 'Monuments for The Draw and Elmcrest Park [Drinking Fountain with Pet Station and Misting station for Woodland Green Et al Trail Connection - Trott Brook (Variolite St to Brookfield) Park Trust Fund Park Trust Fund MN DNR & Park Trust Fund $80,000 $7,000 $400,000 Attached for your information is the 2015 Parks Capital Improvement Plan. Notification: Observations/Alternatives: As alluded to, staff is in various stages of project development for nine (9), 2015 park and trail related projects. The narrative that follows shall summarize the six (6) projects that do not require Council action at this time. Following that are the three (3) capital improvements* introduced in the table above that Staff and the Park and Recreation Commission request authorization to proceed on at this time. Playground for Elmcrest Park A comprehensive Request for Proposal is being developed for a not -to -exceed amount of $100,000 to be funded by the Lawful Gambling Improvement Fund; for the playstructure elements, as well as seating, landscape, and irrigation for the immediate area around the new Community Building at the park. This RFQ will be sent to landscape architectural firms and playground purveyors, with the intention that they form a collaborative to provide a 'winning' design for the proposed improvements, worthy of the park and building's prominence in the community This project is a high-priority, and the desire would be to have the playground in service as soon as possible. It is noteworthy to mention, that for 2015, Anoka Ramsey Athletic Association's recreational soccer program will have the preponderance of their games at Elmcrest - in addition to the traveling soccer program. Parkway for Central Park Another high priority project identified within the CIP, the near-term activity includes developing a strategy with the landowners east of the park to purchase additional land for expansion of the community park - which would include the parkway, more parking and athletic fields. If this goal is not to be realized, a simple purchase of 2 -acres would occur, with a park road and parking to be constructed east of the existing 45 -acre community park. Landscape Improvements for Parks