Minutes - Parks and Recreation Commission - 07/13/2000

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such as electrical and plumbing contractors individually rather than a single general contractor. The purpose is to invest the time in the actual project being constructed in the field rather than on a bidding process, for higher quality work at less cost. 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 should be noted that the property to the east might be developed with townhomes, including the dedication of additional park acreage for a ballfield. The timing of this may work well for that field space to be irrigated at the same time as this project. The park dedication monies (over the land dedication) would pay for improvements to the expansion area. The Commission discussed at length the amount of maintenance that has been required on the irrigation systems Commissioner Ostrum inquired as to how much it has cost the City to maintain the systems this year. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos replied up to 2,000 hours of staff time since late April and several thousand dollars. Commissioner Ostrum inquired if Mr. Boos felt confident that staff would be able to install the irrigation system at Solstice Park. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos replied yes, explaining that the newest Public Works maintenance worker has taken on the irrigation system at Central Park and he has more faith in him than a contractor off the street. Motion by Commissioner Ostrum, seconded by Commissioner Johns, to recommend City Council approve the year 2000's Park's Capital Improvement Program. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chair Cook, Commissioners Ostrum, Johns, Asfahl, LaMere, and Rolfe. Voting No: None. Case #2: Review County Road #116 Trail Construction Project Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos stated that as part of the Mallard Ponds town home project, the Developer is required to construct a 8' bituminous trail south along Dysprosium Street NW then easterly to the plats limits. This approximate 1,117 foot segment will be credited against the $28,200 in trail fees due. As the development agreement indicates, the developer is also cooperating in continuing this trail construction further to the intersection of T.H. 47. The project may be entirely funded by Mallard Ponds trail fees. A proposed summary work plan and budget for an extended project is as follows: 140a' Lane NVt/ south along Dysprosium Street NW to County Road #116 then east to the plat limits A. · Obtain permits from Anoka County for trail construction $0.00 within R.O.W Park and Recreation Commission/July 13, 2000 Page 3 of 6