Agenda - Council - 03/27/2007 - Laserfiche WebLink

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`Phase 3' Elmcrest Improvements 2007 CIP Allocation $55,000 This second year of the Phase 3 development will consist of trees, shrubs and perennial plants throughout the park, an arched bridge on the most northerly wooded trail, the addition of a couple of zones of irrigation; and possibly a modest park entry sign for the neighborhood connection at Uranium Street if the budget allows. (The first part of the third phase of Elmcrest's development was the base bid irrigation and a small portion of the landscape materials; and was approved by City Council in November of 2006 at $55,000.) The landscape element is significant with many hundreds of shrubs and flowers, as well as 230 cubic yards of hardwood mulch. Ramsey Cub Scout and Boy Scout Troops #362 both have volunteered to perform the majority of this part of the project with staff on the third weekend in May. This volunteer labor contribution is estimated in excess of $8,000. Action Required: Approve up to $55,000 for landscape materials and the bridge from the Park Improvement Trust Fund Drinking Fountain(s) 2007 CIP Allocation $7,000 Shown as multi -year investments within the CIP are `drinking fountains' and in some cases `misters' for those parks with municipal water service. The drinking fountains are very popular — particularly with attached pet fountain. (In November of 2006, Council directed staff to schedule these for Ehncrest before the summer soccer season.) Action Required: Approve up to $7,000 from the Lawful Gambling Fund Water /Sewer Service for Elmcrest Park 2007 CIP Allocation $20,000 Initially $20,000 was estimated to provide a municipal water connection and a sewer stub to the location of the future community building at the park. Until that time (estimated at 2009), this would also provide a water supply for the fountain and mister. The detailed estimate itemized earlier this month is approximately $37,000. This amount may be better incorporated into the buildings' construction cost. To provide a water service in the interim, a 150' foot, 2" inch poly line will connect the municipal watermain to the fountain and mister and be `pushed' under the parking lot. This, together with tapping expenses and fittings should be less than $3,000. Action Required: Approve up to $3,000 from the Municipal Water Utility Fund —160—