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POLICY Hl 4/14/04 ITEM: Approval of Curtiss Field improvements and authorization to solicit bids SUBMITTED BY: Bill Maertz, Director of Parks and Public Works REVIEWED BY: Heather Worthington, City Administrator EXPLANATION/DESCRIPTION: Summary: The Council is being asked to approve the plans for Curtiss Field and to authorize staff to solicit bids. In recent years Curtiss Field has been prone to flooding. In 2001, the Park Commission began exploring options to reduce the flooding and enhance recreation opportunities. In 2002, the City hired the engineering firm SEH to conduct a feasibility study. This study indicated the pond was clogged with sediment and undersized. Three design options were developed and neighborhood meetings were held to solicit feedback that was used to help refine the plans. In March 2004, the Park Commission voted unanimously to recommend the final design concept. PROJECT DESCRIPTION ^ Close Snelling Drive and enlarge pond . Excavate pond and remove organic sediment ^ Remove Cottonwood and Siberian elm trees adjacent to pond ^ Plant trees along Snelling to create visual barrier ^ Path around pond area and link to neighborhood through existing sidewalk ^ Gazebo overlooking pond area ^ Remove old chain link fence and install ornamental fence around tot lot, and new fence between neighbors to the East and the park ^ Replace cracked and settled concrete near warming house ^ Replace determinate storm sewer pipes adjacent to Curtiss Field PROJECT COSTS Storm Sewer and Pond ^ Removals ------------------------------------- $75,980 ^ Storm sewer----------------------------------- $36,810 ^ Water main ----------------------------------- $9,385 ^ Grading and pavements---------------------- $118,465 Park Improvements ^ Park Appurtenances--------------------------$42,040 ^ Landscaping-----------------------------------$72,745 10% Contingency--------------------------------------$35,542 TOTAL C7 $390,967 3']