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FC Case APPROVE YEAR 2001 PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND WORK PLAN By: Mark Boos, Parks/Utilities Supervisor Background: In December 2000, City Council approved the following years budget which included the year 2001, Parks Capital Improvement Program. As is customary, the Park and Recreation Commission has reviewed the projects and is now recommending City Council authorize staff to complete the projects. These six different improvements have a variety of funding sources as well as different levels of effort required for project completion. The following is a listing of the requested projects with a brief description, and the funding source: Elmcrest Park, First Phase $362,000 As the Committee is aware, the Commission is finalizing a concept plan with the assistance of a resident steering committee. This project is expected to come before City Council for approval on June 12th or the 26th 2001. Action Required: None at this time River's Bend Playground $50,000 Each year the City has attempted to replace existing play equipment that does not meet Consumer Product Safety Commission guidelines with new play structures. This project would be funded from the depreciated amount within the Capital Equipment Replacement Fund from the original late 80's purchase. The Commission is recommending that bids be requested from playstructure vendors for the provision of the equipment and contract installation. Action Required: l) Request bids for playequipment and installation 2) Park and Recreation Commission selects equipment and installer 4) City Council awards bid River's Bend Irrigation $50,000 Lawful Gambling Funds are proposed to provide irrigation in one of the Citys most used Parks. The primary area of benefit would be the athletic fields, which are used extensively during the spring and fall. This improvement as well as the following irrigation project would receive the assistance of an intern expected to start the first week of July. In addition to receiving more project administration, this provides valuable business management experience to this graduating Ramsey resident of Mankato State University who has also served as a seasonal worker for the Park Department for about 5 years.