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Item No. 6 B MEMORANDUM To: Parks & Recreation & Forestry Commissioners From: Don Peterson - Public Works Director Date: March 22, 2018 RE: Public Works Staff Report The following is a synopsis of recent activities and events of the Public Works Department. Maintenance Staff worked on the following items this last month: m Snow removal • Trimming of various trees • Tree removal at Silver View Park • Organizing space in the New Public Works Facility ■ Installation of chair rail at Random Park Shelter • Annual spring cleaning at the Community Center Forestry Staff worked on the following items this last month: • Follow up with tree and stump removal with contractors • Update new tree removal contract with City attorney The following projects are planned this year. Current updates are in black text, and updates from the previous two month period are in grey. Silver View Park Relocate Disc Golf Course: • Ramsey County started tree removal along County Road I and Silver View Road in order to re -profile the draining ditch on the North and West side of the park. Public Works Sta'f has received numerous calls with concerns and complaints on the tree removal. • Ramsey County continues to work in re -profiling the draining ditch along County Road I and Silver View Road, located in Silver View Park. City Hall Campus: Irrigation & Landscaping Improvements: • Playground equipment was approved and ordered. • Received Splash Pad plans, contractor currently reviewing for instaliation costs. • Continue vision planning - after spring tour Groveland Park: Tennis/Basketball Court Rehabilitation (Design): • Fred Kolkman working on plans and specs, a couple questions have been asked will be discussed tonight. • City attorney is review the contract documents ■ Plans and Specs sent out to contractors - more information in reports later tonight. Hillview Park: • Hockey rink fence- completed; Pubiic'vVorks staff completed installing the boards. Grading and fill need to be completed. Depending on the weather the base may be- a 1-0 18 proiect. • Base to be completed in 2018.