#08 - Demontreville Park Playground Replacement

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STAFF REPORT DATE: 05/07/2024 Consent TO: City Council AGENDA ITEM: Demontreville Park Playground Replacement FROM: Adam Swanepoel, Assistant Public Works Director SUBMITTED BY: Marty Powers, Public Works Director BACKGROUND: Demontreville play set was originally installed in 1990 and has exceeded its lifespan. At the December 2023 Parks Commission meeting, commissioners elected to move forward with planning and design of a new play set at Demontreville Park. Recommendations for Demontreville Park were to design a park to serve kids ages 5-12+, incorporate an active play course, add additional benches or seating and incorporate a concrete boarder around the play area. ISSUE BEFORE CITY COUNCIL: Would City Council like to approve a newly constructed playset at Demontreville Park? PROPOSAL DETAILS/ANALYSIS: Flagship Recreation and MWP Recreation have both provided options for a playset which incorporates the recommendations made by the Park Commission. Option 1: by Flagship Recreation includes a single post swing, a multiple structure incorporating active fitness climbers and a dome climber. Additional seating and shade area are also included. This area is approximately 43x78. Total equipment cost for this project is $89,392.67. Option 2: by MWP Recreation, offers a multiple climbing track, balance beam and cargo wall. This area is approximately 40x80, includes seating and 16x16 ft. shade. Total equipment cost for this project is $90,000. Option 3: by Flagship Recreation offered a play structure with slides that also included multiple active fitness activities. Including a portal climber and pod climber and swings. Total equipment cost for this project is $89,984.77. The following options were presented to the Parks Commission at a scheduled meeting on 04/15/2024. The Parks Commission elected to recommend option three by Flagship Recreation with a vote of 5-0. The Parks Commission recommended adding an additional bench and approved staff’s recommendation of an additional $10,000 for construction items for the park. This would include purchasing seed, drain tile, shade trees and incorporating a trail from the parking lot to the play structure. FISCAL IMPACT: Fiscal impacts are outlined in the 2024-2033 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). CIP items are funded though the Parks Dedication Fund while Operations and Maintenance items are funded through the Public Works Budget. The current CIP has $125,000 toward the playset. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the following motion: