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Parks & Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood agreed that the landscaping needs <br />attention. He stated that with the pergola removed, the area has become overgrown and would <br />be given attention. <br /> <br />Councilmember Kuzma asked how far this is from Elmcrest. <br /> <br />Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood provided details on the location of <br />the park. He noted that Emerald Pond Park is one of the most used and beloved neighborhood <br />parks. <br /> <br />Councilmember Shryock stated that this is part of her neighborhood and it is a beautiful park to <br />visit and also is a connection to many of the trails within the trail system. She stated that the <br />pergola was always one of the interest points of this park. She stated that each park has a unique <br />feature, and this was one of those unique features for this park. She believed that this feature is <br />needed for the park. She stated that this is a dense neighborhood area that uses its park. <br /> <br />Chairperson Riley asked if there is a lower cost option, such as treated wood. <br /> <br />Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated that treated wood could be <br />an option, noting that staff could ask for quotes on treated and cedar but was unsure if there <br />would be much of a cost savings. <br /> <br />Chairperson Riley stated that this was a structure that belongs in this park. He stated that the <br />City has to preserve its assets and the park would not be as nice without the features. <br /> <br />Councilmember Kuzma stated that while the cost may seem expensive, there are a lot of young <br />families in Ramsey and the parks and trails system is extremely important. He noted that parks <br />are a place where young families can come to and enjoy for free. He stated that he would prefer <br />cedar rather than treated wood. <br /> <br />Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood commented that if there is a price <br />difference in the treated wood and cedar, there may be a higher construction cost because it is <br />heavier. <br /> <br />Councilmember Shryock noted that treated wood requires more ongoing maintenance. <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Shryock, seconded by Councilmember Kuzma, to recommend to <br />City Council, the replacement of the pergola and roof shelter at Emerald Pond Park as discussed, <br />at a not-to-exceed cost of $45,000 from the Capital Maintenance Fund. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Riley, Councilmembers Shryock and Kuzma. Voting <br />No: None. Absent: Councilmember Johns. <br /> <br />Chairperson Riley confirmed the consensus of the Committee is that these types of requests for <br />appropriation from the Capital Maintenance Fund #810, should continue to come before the <br />Public Works Committee. <br />Public Works Committee / June 19, 2018 <br />Page 6 of 8 <br /> <br />