HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report-Lions ParkSTAFF REPORT
DATE: May 9, 2017
ITEM #:
DISCUSSION/DIRECTION
TO: City Council
FROM: Kristina Handt, City Administrator
AGENDA ITEM: Lions Park Improvements
REVIEWED BY: Rob Weldon, Public Works Director
Emily Becker, City Planner
BACKGROUND:
Last September the City Council approved a design contract with Miller Architect for improvements to
Lions Park. The Parks Commission has held a series of meetings since last fall to gather more public
input and refine the proposed improvements. Through this process, they have worked to develop a
general master plan with multiple phases. At their April 17, 2017 meeting, the Parks Commission passed
a motion to increase the cost of Phase 1 improvements, as shown in the attached plan P-104 (with the
exception of relocating volleyball courts; demolition of existing concessions; and new south parking lot)
to $425,000.
ISSUE FOR DISCUSSION:
Should Lions Park improvements be sent back to the Parks Commission for a recommendation in line
with the CIP budget before proceeding to solicit bids?
PROPOSAL DETAILS/ANALYSIS:
Phase I improvements would include re-grading the field and moving it north so that the 45th parallel is
along the first base line, a perimeter fence, warning track, infield, dugouts, bullpens, lighting, batting
cages, relocating the volleyball courts and demolition the art center building. Estimate $404,000
Phase II improvements include demolition the concession stand/restrooms, constructing the south parking
lot and new concessions, restrooms and announcers booth. Estimate $156,000
Phase III improvements include constructing the north parking lot, picnic pavilion, gardens, welcome
sign, pavilion/warming house, and walking paths. Estimate $87,000
After the Parks Commission action on April 17, staff met with the architect to get clarification on the
pricing and explore options to bring Phase I in line with the proposed budget. Part of the explanation for
increased was for relocating the field to the north. Miller Architect provided a second master plan option
(P106) with Phase I costs of $247,550.
It should be noted that certain variances may be required for the proposed layout, as some of the proposed
structures do not meet City standards.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The 2016-2020 CIP included $40,000 for grading the field at Lions Park. The 2017-2021 CIP includes
$150,000 for improvements to Lions Park. The total request therefore was $190,000.
The City’s parkland dedication as of 3/16/17 is $975,417. This does not take in to account the funds
($150,000) approved for Savona Park and other items approved for the 2017-2021 Capital Improvement
Plan.
Miller’s not to exceed cost is $27,500. In addition, the cost of the survey for the Lions Park was $3,685
(including location of the 45th parallel). This would leave approximately $158,815 available for
improvements in the $190,000 budget.
Aligning home plate with the 45th parallel would increase the cost of grading by an estimated $39,800, as
indicated in the attached price breakdown.
The estimated cost of Phase I for Layout P-106 would still exceed the budget for Lions Park as approved
in the 2017-2021 CIP by $57,550.
ATTACHMENTS:
Lions Park Proposed Layout P104 (presented to Parks Commission)
Lions Park Proposed Layout P106
Price breakdown (Note: The cost estimate compares P-105 to P-106. P-105 was a plan that was
presented to Staff on 4/28/17 and not included in the attachments. P-104 was the plan presented
to the Parks Commission).