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STAFF REPORT <br />DATE: 01/22/2025 <br /> Discussion <br />TO: PARKS COMMISSION <br />AGENDA ITEM: Kleis Park Playground Replacement <br />FROM: Adam Swanepoel, Assistant Public Works Director <br />SUBMITTED BY: Marty Powers, Public Works Director <br /> <br />BACKGROUND: <br />The Kleis Park play set was originally installed in 1993 and has exceeded its lifespan. Parks <br />Commissioners reviewed the park and playground set in 2022 and made recommendations for <br />replacement of the structure. <br /> <br />Staff presented an outline of the playground project at the December 16, 2024 meeting. Commissions <br />recommended a playground structure that suited ages 5-12 which would include swings, additional <br />seating options and a rope structure. Commissioners agreed to consider an additional structure that would <br />attract teens if one is availiable. <br /> <br />ISSUE BEFORE THE PARKS COMMISSION: <br />Would the Parks Commission like to recommend one of the following playset options, asphalt trail and <br />trees to City Council? <br /> <br />PROPOSAL DETAILS/ANALYSIS: <br /> <br />Flagship Recreation has provided two options for a playset which incorporate the recommendations made <br />by the Park Commission. <br /> <br />Option 1: Offers a double structure, connected with a climbing net and three slides. In addition, a swing <br />with placement for three users. This area is approximately 55 x 53 and includes seating. Total equipment <br />cost for this project is $79,995. <br /> <br />Option 2: Offers a single climbing structure with three slides. A swing is incorporated with 2 swings and <br />two additional chair spinners. This area is approximately 55 x 53 and includes seating. Total equipment <br />cost for this option is $79, 927. <br /> <br />Both options will include a concrete border around the playset and swing and use safety chips within the <br />constructed area. <br /> <br />Staff is recommending the construction of an asphalt trail from 53rd St. N to the play structure to meet ADA <br />compliance. The base of the trail would be constructed by staff with a contractor providing the bituminous. <br />Expected cost of the extended trail is $15,000. <br /> <br />With the removal of several large oak trees over the past several years, staff recommends planting four <br />mature trees in the park near the new playset. Expected cost of the trees is $1000. <br /> <br />Public works staff will remove the existing playset, boarder and pebble rock. The old area will be covered <br />with black dirt and seeded. Additional installation expenses includes a dumpster, seed and blanket which is <br />expected to be about $900. <br /> <br />FISCAL IMPACT: