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STAFF REPORT TO: Mayor Keis and Members of the City Council FROM: Bryce Shearen, CPRP, Parks & Recreation/Community Services Manager DATE: May 13, 2020 RE: Pioneer Park Master Planning Process Discussion BACKGROUND During the Park System Master Plan process in 2018, there was additional attention paid to exploring opportunities and enhancements for Pioneer Park. A concept plan was created with input from the public, Parks & Recreation Commission, City Council, and staff and included in the Parks System Master Plan document. It was recommended in the Park System Master Plan a more detailed and comprehensive design development process be undertaken to bring the enhancement to a reality. As we prepare to discuss Pioneer Park more in-depth, staff wanted to provide the City Council with a draft cost estimate sheet, splash pad examples, and a tentative timeline of events for the Pioneer Park Master Planning process, and potential partnership with the University of Minnesota Resilient Communities Project (RCP) program. The hope is to have graduate students participate in community engagement efforts for the Pioneer Park planning process this summer. Staff is looking for direction from the City Council on the project scope and priorities. Also, staff would like further guidance on these items: • Playground • Community Building (Not identified in the Parks Master Plan, but had Parks & Recreation Commission consensus to look into the feasibility of adding a building to Pioneer Park) • Splash Pad vs. Water Feature • Artificial Turf Field SOURCE OF FUNDS Source of funds have not been identified for many of the projects and will be an important consideration throughout the process. ATTACHMENTS • Cost Estimates – DRAFT • RCP Project Brief • Community Building examples