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Date: 6-16-08
Item: 6
ITEM: Lowes Partnership Program Update / Authorize hiring Design Forum to prepare conceptual schematic designs of park shelters
SUBMITTED BY: Carol Kriegler, Project Assistant
SUMMARY to authorize the hiring of Jerry Mazzara of Design Forum to do some conceptual schematic designs of park shelters. The firm proposes to provide several design schematics for
a structure that will illustrate a pattern or theme of form and materials that will have future applications to park structures and elements. The fee for these initial concepts is $1,200.00.
These conceptual AND ACTION REQUESTED: The Lowes Partnership Program has made a verbal commitment to provide $7,000 in materials and supplies for the construction of a picnic shelter
in a City of Lake Elmo park. A formal written agreement will be presented following the submittal / review of a schematic drawing of the proposed shelter.
The park commission is being asked drawings will allow for the construction of future shelters, information kiosks, and signage with the consistency and design elements reflective of
Lake Elmo.
Jerry Mazzara of Design Forum was asked because Jerry has been involved in Lake Elmo architecture for some time including planning for the Village and the design of the PCA building
behind Hagberg’s. His familiarity and design sensitivity provide some assurance that he can cost effectively provide architectural design expertise. If approved, the park fund will
cover the costs of this work out of its fund balance, which exceeds $1,000,000.
Suggested motion for consideration
Move to authorize the hiring of Design Forum Architect Jerry Mazzara to do conceptual schematic designs of park shelters with a patterns and themes for consideration in future architectural
park elements for up to $1,200 from the Park Dedication fund.