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Final Project Improvements: <br /> The landscape elements consist of the planting of a mix of Swamp White Oak, River Birch, Tamarack, 109 shrubs <br /> (two species), 80 cubic yards of landscape mulch, 20 cubic yards of soil amendments; and the installation of an <br /> irrigation for the two large medians within the parking lot. The first attachment(the RFQ)highlights the planting <br /> palette which was selected for hardiness for the site as well as visual appeal throughout the seasons. The <br /> fast-growing River Birch and Tamarack will also provide valuable shade for the parking stalls on the north side of <br /> both medians. The RFQ also details other project element necessary for completion. <br /> Notification: <br /> Notifications are not required with this case. <br /> Observations/Alternatives: <br /> Staff has developed a detailed Request for Quotation(RFQ), and an estimate to complete this project at <br /> approximately $45,000 for all the landscape work, and$10,000 for the required irrigation components, including <br /> a new controller to be installed in the warming house with wires and four valves to be installed near the pickleball <br /> courts. This combined estimated total of$55k includes mobilization and all other incidentals for a project to be <br /> completed by May 15,2024. <br /> The RFQ was sent to four area landscape firms, and quote was received from Great Northern Landscapes of <br /> Nowthen,MN in the amount of$53,420,which is in keeping with the estimate and the amount recommended by <br /> the Park&Recreation Commission to complete this project. <br /> Funding Source: <br /> Funding for the landscape and irrigation improvements will be from Park Improvement Trust Fund,which has an <br /> existing balance of$7.4M <br /> Recommendation: <br /> Recommendation: <br /> The Park&Recreation Commission and staff recommend proceeding with the completion of the parking lot <br /> project this case describes and authorizes <br /> Action: <br /> Motion to direct staff to complete the Central Park Main Parking Lot Reconstruction project,with the installation <br /> of landscape and irrigation by Great Northern Landscapes in amount of$53,420 from the Park Trust Fund. <br /> Attachments <br /> RFQ <br /> 23-02 Final Plans <br /> Form Review <br /> Inbox Reviewed By Date <br /> Bruce Westby Bruce Westby 02/08/2024 01:35 PM <br /> Brian Hagen Brian Hagen 02/08/2024 01:39 PM <br /> Form Started By:Mark Riverblood Started On:01/10/2024 02:14 PM <br /> Final Approval Date:02/08/2024 <br />