Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 07/09/2015

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Zack Ellsworth – Midwest Playscape Mark Riverblood – Midwest Playscape The concensus was the Top 2 proposals were from Midwest Playscape (7) and St. Croix (2). Mr. Riverblood noted Midwest Playscape addressed the drainage issue, but did not have an outlet. St. Croix addressed all parts of RFP except the drainage issue was somewhat unclear. Motion by Commissioner Troy, seconded by Chubb, to recommend that the City Council approve Midwest Playscapes' proposal in a not -to -exceed amount of $90,000 for the Elmcrest Park playground project. Further discussion: Commissioner Barr asked if any `tweaks can be made to the proposals. Mr. Riverblood stated typically the vendor is very flexible. There would need to be resolution of the drain tile. She stated she would like to see some changes to the landscape, seating, and boundaries of the play area—similar to St. Croix's proposal. Mr. Riverblood stated the motion could be modified to direct staff to work with the vendor on the items mentioned. Chair Bennett stated he agrees if slight modifications could made. Revised motion by Commissioner Troy, seconded by Chubb, to recommend that the City Council approve Midwest Playscapes' proposal in a not -to -exceed amount of $90,000 for the Elmcrest Park playground project with modifications made to the landscape, seating and boundaries of the play area. Revised motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairman Bennett, Commissioners Troy, Chub, Barr, Mobry, and Trappen. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Fyten. 6. COMMISSION/STAFF INPUT No commission or staff input. 7. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Barr, seconded by Commissioner Trappen, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chair Bennett, Commissioners Barr, Trappen, Chubb, Mobry, and Troy. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Fyten. The Park and Recreation Commission meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Mark Riverblood Park and Recreation Commission/May 14, 2015 Page 4 of 5