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Mayor Gamec stated that he was under the impression that the funds were being set aside as part of this year's budget. Consensus of the Council was that funds should be set aside as part of the 2001 budget. Elmcrest Park, Initial Development $20,000 This expenditure, funded from the Lawful Gambling Improvement program is intended to initiate the planning and development of Ramsey's 5th Community Park. The work will entail: boundary survey, topographic survey, wetland delineation and scaleable basemap. The above is necessary in order to prepare a park plan for bidding, dirt work and other aspects of park development. The Finance Committee may also be aware that the annual land rent is being credited to this park's development with approximately $1,800 received to date. Staff is also in discussions with an area nursery for a tree growing partnership on the edges of Elmcrest Park. Staff requested that they be authorized to hire a smweying firm to prepare a base map. Rivers 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 '80s purchase. The Commission is recommending that bids be requested from playstructure vendors for both contract installation as well as volunteer installation. The intent would be to use volunteers to receive more play value - if an effective volunteer installation can be assured. Action Required: 1) Request bids for playstructures 2) Invite proposals for volunteer installation 3) Receive Park and Recreation Commission direction on volunteers or Contract installation and vendor selection 4) City Council awards bid Solstice Park Irrigation and Landscape $45,000 The majority of this $45,000 project, financed by the Landfill Trust Fund's interest earnings, would be for needed irrigation and landscape improvements to this 1.8-acre park. In addition to a significant amount of needed landscaping, a horseshoe pit and "washer pit" would be constructed as well as a volleyball court and entry signage. It was noted that the property to the east might be developed with townhomes, including the dedication of additional park acreage for a ball field. The timing of this may work well for the field space to be irrigated following this project. The park dedication monies may pay for improvements to the expansion area. Action Required: 1) City staff designs a park plan and an irrigation system 2) Staff hires, individually, the various trades to work with staff in the construction of this project 3) Landscape materials and plants are purchased after quotations 4) An entrance sign is designed and constructed. Finance Committee/July 25, 2000 Page 6 of 8