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Approve Elmcrest Park's Concept Plan By: Mark Boos, Parks/Utilities Supervisor Background: On June 20, 2001, the Park and Recreation Commission concluded the Steering Committee's work on Elmcrest Park's Concept Plan by approving the attached plan. The plan represents the expected first phase of development and that identified in the $100,000 Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission (MASC) and Minnesota Children Families and Learning (CFL) Department Grant. Observations: In addition to the grant award, City Council, as part of the 2001 Capital Improvement Plan, tentatively approved an additional $262,000 in Park Trust Fund monies to begin the development of the Park. Staff is currently in the process of estimating the various costs in order to outline a work plan for this first phase. The goal has been to complete irrigated soccer fields as early as possible - recognizing it requires a minimum of two growing seasons to establish turf that might be able to survive the rigors of athletic field use. Upon City Council approval of the Park plan, the first step would be to let bids for the required grading work. Staff will then be best able to define the scope of the rest of the project to stay within budget and still meet the primary objectives. Grading is estimated to cost between $25,000 and $60,000, again, depending on the limits of the project. At this time, the Park Commission and Staff are requesting authorization to solicit bids for the dirt work so that the above figure can be determined and the project can begin this summer or fall. A first phase draft budget may be presented at the meeting. When grading bids are received for Council award, a refined budget will be submitted. The following is the general order or priority of initial construction efforts: · City Council approval of the Concept Plan and authorization to let bids for earthwork · Council approval of grading and first phase budget · Grading · Turf establishment · Electric service · Well and controls · Irrigation and controls · Class V · Concrete curb · Bituminous