Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 08/11/2005

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CASE # 6 Titterud Park Playground Replacement By: Mark Riverblood, Parks and Utilities Supervisor Background: The purpose of this case is have the Commission .formally recommend that the play equipment at Titterud Park be replaced, and discuss the process and timeline. The. project is shown as a 2005 CIP project at $55,000.- This project had not been' actively' worked on - pending the completion of the play area at Alpine Park. As the Commission is aware, the City has had a regular program of replacing these structures with contemporary Ones that meet Consumer Product Safety Commission guidelines, as well as ADA rules. Observations: The following questions should' be addressed by the Commission as part of the process leading to City Council authorization of the project: , Should the'City Continue with wood structures? · Should the Play area and equipment be integrated into the landscape (as in the case of Alpine Park's Discovery Garden)? · Should there be interpretive elements for families - to compliment the play elements? · Is there a desire for uniqueness to distinguish Titterud's playground from others in the area? · Should entry signage be included as part of this project? Upon learning the Commission's recommendations on the above questions, an appropriate recommendation may be made to the Finance Committee, then to City Council for approval. Staff is recommending that the planning and design work (as may be necessary, depending on the scope of the project), occur in the late fall, with bids received in the winter, for spring installation. City Council would declare the used equipment presently at Titterud surplus property at the time bids are approved for the new play equipment. Commission Action: Based upon discussion. P&R: 08/11/05 49