08-23-2012 Agenda and Packet - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Recommend Playground Improvements at Lambert Park – Nick: Soil correction and irrigation are left to be done. Irrigation is recommended to promote a healthier turf with the use the park sees. Do we want to proceed with the proposed playground? Will install the fencing and backstop. Still evaluating the selection on the table and chairs for the building. Whether to pave the tanker truck approach. Grading the field, put in a storm drain to promote drainage. John said “Get It Done!” Cindy agrees, we all agree that we have recommended all of those things, other than the playground. The $10,000 savings would be the removal of about ¼ of the “big kid” portion of the playground. The original proposal was $72000 for the playground. John feels get it done. Darren agrees, the cost is what it is. Dave agrees with Darren. Gerald gives it the green light. Nick stated the balance of the Park fund is $540,000. Gerald brought up donating the playground to a nonprofit for retrofitting and sending to a foreign country. Cindy is concerned about the location of the swings. Color select Maroon and Gold, number 5 and 2, Minnesota Colors, Jerry made a motion that we proceed with the playground as original proposed as a price of $72,744.67 coming from the Park Dedication Fund, in Maroon and Gold, to be installed this year. Second by Cindy. Discussion on Funding Source and scheduling. Reworded original proposal to reflect discussion. Cindy accepted amended motion, Should go to the council on the 13th. Estimated 8 weeks from go date from City Council. Motion Passed 6-0. B. Review Park Improvement Plan – move to next meeting – keep at beginning of unfinished business C. Review BBC Donations and Expenditure Status move to next meeting - move to next meeting – keep at beginning of unfinished business D. Recommend Irrigation and Baseball Field Improvements at Lambert Park – Nick: quotes for irrigation, low quote $19,970 to do the entire park. Quote for fencing estimated at $10,640. Estimate of $4000 for soil correction and grading. Motion made by Palm, “Proceed with Lambert Park ball field improvements not to exceed $40,000 to come from Park Dedication Funds.” Second by Long. No discussion. Motion passed 6-0 9. NEW BUSINESS - None 10. COMMISSIONER REPORTS Cindy – National Night Out Tuesday Aug 7. John – No fire rings in New Brighton Dave – Festival in the Park Aug 18 Gerald – Music in the Park Aug 15 Nick – Water tower painting 11. REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS / OTHER BUSINESS A. Next Regular Commission Meeting: August 23, 2012 1. Recommend Ice Hockey and Skating Rink Improvements at Hillview Park 2. Discuss Trailway and Sidewalk System Plan 3. Review Municipal Code Chapter 909 (Parks & Recreation) 4. Discuss Seasonal Park Attendant 5. Silver View Playground – some time this fall 12. ADJOURNMENT – Motion to adjourn by Long, Second by Palm, 9:12pm. Motion Passed 6-0.