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Councilmember Johns aye <br /> Councilmember Williams aye <br /> Councilmember Shryock aye <br /> Mayor Strommen aye <br /> Motion carried. <br /> 7.07: Adopt Resolution #15-05-134 Approving Playground and Site Improvements for <br /> Elmcrest Park <br /> Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood reviewed the staff report and <br /> recommendation to approve a not-to-exceed amount of $100,000 for Elmcrest Park playground <br /> and site improvements. He stated that five proposals had been received and were ranked by the <br /> Park and Recreation Commission, along with two members of City staff. He advised that two <br /> proposals were found to be in agreement with the desires of the City but noted that one of those <br /> proposals had been withdrawn and therefore recommended St. Croix Recreation Fun <br /> Playgrounds, Inc. He highlighted the proposed improvements on an aerial sketch, noting the <br /> farm theme. <br /> Councilmember Johns referenced the trees near the fence line and questioned if those trees are <br /> included in the project budget. <br /> Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood replied that those trees are <br /> included in the project scope and cost. <br /> Councilmember Williams thanked staff for bringing this forward as she receives many questions <br /> as to when this project will be completed. She stated that her husband attended the open house <br /> and appreciated the ability to comment and provide input. <br /> Councilmember Shryock thanked staff as this has been a long time coming. She stated that it is <br /> exciting to see this park come into its final form and she looks forward to this addition. <br /> Councilmember LeTourneau commended staff and asked for additional information on the <br /> lawful gambling fund and its use on this project. <br /> Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood explained the two sources used to <br /> fund park improvements, which are park dedication and lawful gambling. He explained that the <br /> lawful gambling fund, which is generated from activity such as pull-tabs, is used to fund park <br /> improvements within the community. <br /> Motion by Councilmember Johns, seconded by Councilmember Shryock, to Adopt Resolution <br /> #15-05-134 Approving Playground and Site Improvements for Elmcrest Park at a not-to-exceed <br /> amount of$100,000; with $90,000 being awarded to St. Croix Recreation Fun Playgrounds, Inc. <br /> for the playground elements pursuant to the response to the 2015 Request for Proposal. <br /> City Council/May 26,2015 <br /> Page 11 of 13 <br />