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• FALCON HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES -4- Apri114, 2004 Approval of Curtiss Field improvements and authorization to solicit bids (continued) Park Commission Chair Long said the final design concept will help accomplish two of the City's 2004 budget goals: To sustain and promote the City's unique neighborhoods; and to expand opportunities for the interaction and involvement of citizens of all ages in their neighborhoods and community. Council member Lamb said that if the final cost of the improvements is less than the $424,000 being projected, will the City's portion, projected to be $168,000, decrease, or will there be proportional adjustments in the contributions from all of the funding sources? Parks and Public Works Director Maertz said the City's portion will decrease. Council member Lamb asked what the cost would be if the City only replaced the corroded pipe. Parks and Public Works Director Maertz said the utility work will cost $240,000. The corrugated metal pipes are badly deteriorated and will be replaced with concrete. One pipe has been pierced by utility borings and the concrete connecting structures are crumbling. Council member Lamb asked about the timetable for the project. Parks and Public Works Director Maertz said it is slated to begin in mid-May. The pond will be graded in late June and the plantings will be done later in the summer. Council member Lamb said that he understands and supports the project. Is the usable recreational space in the park going to be increased? Parks and Public Works Director Maertz said it will be increased quite a bit. A path will be constructed around the paxk. It will be ADA compliant. The pond will be dry most of the time. Council member Kuettel said that she noticed Curtiss Field isn't scheduled for any recreational programs this summer. At what point will it be available? Parks and Public Works Director Maertz said the tot lot will be available bymid-summer and the rest of the park will be available by hockey season. Council member Kuettel commented on the smells that emanate from the park at certain times of the year. She asked about the fencing and Parks and Public Works Director Maertz said that it will be black coated vinyl. Council member Lindstrom commented on the garbage and smell. He commended everyone for sticking with this for the last couple of years. The reports go back to the late 1980's. He lives a block away and sees it every day. In response to his question about construction disruptions, Parks and Public Works Director Maertz said a weekly newsletter will distributed so that residents will know when they will be affected. Staff will work with the residents to help them find alternatives. Council member Lindstrom recommended having a community neighborhood walk through in the next couple of weeks. Administrator Worthington said there will be inspectors from H. R. Green on-site. They will be available for neighborhood services. ~i