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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Agenda Section: 15. STAFF REPORT Report Number: 95-1236WS AGENDA SESSION DATE February 6, 1995 Report Date: 2-2-95 DISPOSITION Item Description: Review Proposal for Soil Testing at Woodcrest Park Administrator's Review/Recommendation: - No comments to supplement this report r ` *of c - Comments attached. \ Explanation/Summary (attach supplement sheets as necessary.) SUMMARY; Parks and Recreation Commissioners have set a goal of pursuing improvements to Woodcrest Park as was suggested by the neighborhood group of the SW section of the City and residents neighboring Woodcrest Park. Woodcrest Park is a very difficult park to improve because of its high water table, moving soils, and storm water ditch surrounding the park. The Commission intends on inviting the neighboring residents to a meeting for input as to their desires for the park. However, the Commission feels the need to know what is feasibly possible at Woodcrest Park, considering it's limitations. Therefore, the Commission has requested staff to pursue testing of the park to determine a professional opinion as to the needs of the park for further development and the estimated cost of such soil improvements. I have received a proposal from American Engineering Testing, Inc. and am expecting a proposal from SEH (not received yet, but will provide at or before the meeting) . Both would provide excellent services, with the price being the deciding factor. The proposal cost offered by American Engineering Services is estimated at $1700 - 1900. The service fee would be funded with Park Improvement monies from Park Dedication fees. • Diary S-ario, i rector of Parks, Recreation and Forestry RECOMMENDATION; Request the City Council to approve the geotechnical testing of Woodcrest Park for evaluation on the needs and costs of park improvements.