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and, in addition, a merry-go-round, Topsy Turny Spinner and a swing with six seating options. The area is expanded to incorporate additional equipment including a Flex Swing and Rhapsody Vibra Chimes. This option provides a Poured in Place rubber surfacing on approximately 2300sq ft., allowing access to equipment and swings. The remining area is filled with safety chips. Total equipment cost for this project is $176,958 with a total installed price of $298,723.62. Option 2: Offers a double tower with two slides connected by a Flex Climber. An additional Folio Balance Climber and Fox Den serve as a continued place to hang out and explore. A seesaw and two saddle spinners are offset from a merry go round. This option also offers a swing with six options as well as two ziplines. This playset does offer many ADA components including adaptable swings and poured in place rubber surfacing. The total equipment cost for this option is $192,289, with a total installed price of $297,705.05 Option 3: Offers a double tower with two slides, the tallest slide being 12 feet tall. Both towers are connected by means of an elevated tunnel. This structure offers a number of climbing options to access the tower in addition to a separate Forge Climber. A zipline, six swings, and multiple spinners add play features for active kids while the Fox Den provides a place for users to lay and relax. Several sensory features are incorporated throughout the site as well. Four benches are installed throughout the area for additional seating for parents or visitors. The total equipment cost for this option is $223,068, with a total installed price of $298,092.27 Option 4: Similar to option three with the tower structure and slides, this option offers a separate Crab Trap climbing structure which has multiple access points and challenges. This structure is ADA compliant and has multiple climbing routes. Additional Music Chimes offer a means of sensory play while seesaw, Topsy spinner and six seat swing offer means of active play. Three benches are installed around the play structure in this option for parents and visitors. The total equipment cost for this option is $234,197.00, with a total price of $315,400.39. Option 5: Offered by St. Croix Recreation is a 24’ high double tower with seven slides. The towers are connected by an elevated rope tunnel. A four-placement swing set fits into the current swing location and offers a child swing and adaptive swing for users. Multiple access points to this structure offer means of active play and maze options. Equipment cost for this option is $227,493 with a total project cost of $300,000. On 08/5/2025 the Public Works Department surveyed families that attended the National Night Out Event in Lake Elmo. Visitors were able to see all 5 options and voted on their favorite playset. With nearly 120 votes from the evening, option three was the most popular followed by options two and five. Options 1-4 did expand the play area using a smaller concrete border. The play area would extend up to the future trail near the parking lot. As an oversite, the property lot lines in this area do not follow the current landscape. The city would need to update an easement and maintenance agreement if any of these options were pursued. The contractor has noted that a change in the equipment placement and adjusting the concrete border could keep all structures on city property. FISCAL IMPACT: Fiscal impacts are outlined in the 2026-2035 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). CIP items are funded though the Parks Dedication Fund while Operations and Maintenance items are funded