Minutes - Parks and Recreation Commission - 12/14/2023

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Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chair Barten; Commissioners Sis, Olson, Arts, and Bennett. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioners Leistico and Ealain. 5. COMMISSION BUSINESS 5.01: Playground Replacement Plan—Alpine and River's Bend Parks Parks & Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood stated that in 2021 the City Council adopted the Playground Replacement Plan recommended by the Commission and in 2022 the City began to refurbish two playgrounds. He stated that in 2023 Alpine Park had been slated for replacement, but River's Bend became a concern and noted that he has a plan to present which includes both playgrounds. He provided photographs of the existing playground conditions at River's Bend, noting that the main issue is the wood deck boards as the plastic components are still in great shape. He reviewed the elements included in the RFP noting that the lowest proposal was $13,170. He then presented the existing conditions for the Alpine Park playground and noted that a larger scope playground would have value in this location because of the high amount of use associated with the community park. He noted that two options were provided through the RFP and the Commission will evaluate and make a recommendation on those at its January meeting. He provided cost estimates for both locations, noting a total estimated cost of$194,169 which would fall under the $200,000 budget. He stated that action is not necessary tonight as they will delve into further detail at the January meeting. Commissioner Sis asked if the RFP has been released. Parks &Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood confirmed that the Alpine Park RFP has been released. Commissioner Sis referenced the undeveloped area to the north and asked if that is low lying. Parks & Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood replied that is a natural area, mostly weeds, but is at the same level of the existing playground. Commissioner Bennett asked if the $200,000 reflects $100,000 earmarked for each year. Parks & Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood replied that the Capital Improvement Plan reflects $100,000 per year and those funds from 2023 and 2024 were combined to create the $200,000 budget estimate. Commissioner Bennett asked the benefit of the engineered wood fiber surface at River's Bend. He asked if the decking would exceed the lifespan of the other equipment at the playground. Parks & Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood replied that the refurbishment will result in about half a decade or longer. He noted that the RFP included two different types of wood, noting that this is a shady location. He stated that as they refurbish the playgrounds they need to have the engineered wood fiber surface. He noted that the original cost quoted for that material did exceed Park and Recreation Commission/December 14, 2023 Page 2 of 6