Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 01/11/2007

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Commissioner Lehman wondered what the thought was behind the redevelopment of Central Park in 2010. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Riverblood stated in the redevelopment, if they see the land to the east coming in for development, they may look at shared parking or other amenities such as a trail added to the park or shared with the area to the east. Commissioner Hansen wondered why they would remove the post and cable from the park and put in curb and gutter. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Riverblood stated the maintenance and upkeep of the posts and cables are a lot and curb and gutter would make it look nicer. He also explained the reason for replacing the walks leading to the deck at Fox Park. He noted Elmcrest Park Phase 3 was a high priority and would cost $55,000 for 2007. The Village Square Park - Ramsey Town Center for $3,000,000 is a bonding item and should also remain in 2007. Chairperson Johns stated she would like to move the roller sports facility to 2007 and move the water and sewer at Elmcrest Park to 2008. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Riverblood stated at Elmcrest Park he would like to leave $20,000 in 2007 for the poly line for the mister and water fountains. Motion by Commissioner Olds, seconded by Lehman, to recommend to the City Council the 2007 CIP program with the exclusion of the Elmcrest Park Water and Sewer and inclusion of the Roller Sports Facility. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Johns, Commissioners Olds, Lehman, Erickson, Hanson and LaMere. Voting No: None. Absent: Shryock Case #3: Review Titterud Park RFP Parks/Utilities Supervisor Riverblood explained four area playground vendors were sent the Tittered Playground RFP, and two proposals were received. This project is included in the 2006 CIP at an amount of $55,000. Staff recommends selecting a proposal that integrates the new equipment with the trees and topography of the park. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Riverblood reviewed St. Croix Recreation and Fireflies proposals. Chairperson Johns asked if they have used both of these vendors for projects before. Parks/Utilities Supervisor Riverblood indicated they have and there has not been a problem with either vendor. The Commission reviewed the proposals. Park and Recreation Commission/November 9, 2006 Page 5 of 8