02-25-2015 Council Packet - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

LITTLE CANADA PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT 515 Little Canada Road, Little Canada, MN 55117-1600 Telephone: (651) 766-40291 Fax: (651) 766-4048 www.ci.little-canada.mn.us TO: FROM: DATE: RE: MM MORELAN, Director (651) 766-4045 KATIE McGINNFY, Recreation Supervisor (651) 766-4042 DON BOWMAN, Recreation Coordinator (651) 766-4041 DEREK ANDERSON, Park Maintenance Supervisor (651) 766-4056 MEMORANDUM Mayor Keis and Members of the City Council Jim Morelan, Parks & Recreation Director February 20, 2015 Gervais Mill Fishing Pier Repair Through our internal maintenance and periodic inspections of the two fishing piers in Gervais Mill Park, it became obvious this past year that after 20 years the wooden decking and railings are in need of replacement. Current ice and snow cover make it difficult to see, but I have attached a couple of pictures in an attempt to better relate the wear and deterioration of the wood. Because of the need for these repairs, staff requested $10,000 be earmarked for that repair as part of the 2015 Capital Improvement Budget. Given the City's current relationship with James Steele Construction, I asked them to look at the fishing piers and provide a repair estimate. After inspection, they provided a cost range of $10,000 to $14,000 to replace all of the treated decking and handrails on both piers, with the work being performed under a time and materials agreement. James Steele Construction President, Richard Naughton, stated that the structures could be repaired for less by only replacing the failing pieces, but continued repairs would have to be addressed yearly. The piers were originally installed and donated to the City by the Ramsey - Washington Metro Watershed District as part of the total ponding project in Gervais Mill Park. 1 feel the piers will last an additional 20 years with minimal maintenance with the replacement of the treated lumber. Costs can be minimized if the repairs begin now given the ponds are iced over and work can be done from both sides of the railings. While this is the only quote I have for this work, I believe our current business relationship with James Steele Construction will result in the maximum cost savings for the project. In order to eliminate temporary repairs that will be needed this spring and to ensure the future integrity and safety of the piers, I would recommend authorizing James Steele Construction to proceed with the repairs as soon as possible.