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Public Works Staff Report 2/2 • Replace Shelter Picnic Tables and Amenities: Remove original six bench tables and replace with an equivalent number of square picnic tables of like kind installed at Lambert Park. Also replace trash containers and install bike racks, benches, etc. at various locations. Public Works received 30+ free new recycling containers from Ramsey County which will be situated next to each trash container. 2014 Budget: $10,000 (PDF) + $5,600 BBC contribution (PDF) for use at various other parks as well. • Irrigation Improvements: Expand irrigation system to cover various locations including around shelter and new playground. 2014 Budget: $10,000 (PDF). The main irrigation underground control vault will also be replaced with an above ground control. 2014 Budget: $5,000 (General Fund). Lambert Park • Replace Interior Furniture: Replace tables and chairs with new. 2014 Budget: $3,000 (PDF) – which is funded entirely by BBC contributions (Nov. 2013). Hillview Park • Reroof Shelter: Replace asphalt shingle roof with new. This was originally budgeted for 2013 and unable to be completed prior to winter. Estimated cost is $8,500 which could be covered with 2014 budget under-runs or by amending the adopted budget. BBC donation of $1,785 (Feb. 2014). City Hall Campus • Irrigation & Landscaping Improvements: The front of City Hall is planned to have new landscaping features installed and irrigation system expanded to cover dead spots and the portion of the park between City Hall and County Highway 10 (volley ball area). 2014 Budget: $25,000 (Spec. Projects Fund). Groveland Park • Tennis/Basketball Court Rehabilitation (Design): Involves evaluation, design, and bidding documents for option selected, to be constructed in 2015. 2014 Budget: $15,000 (PDF). Trails/Sidewalk • Ardan Avenue (Red Oak to Long Lake Road): The City Council approved the addition of a six-foot sidewalk to the north boulevard of the Ardan Avenue reconstruction in Area G of the street project (2/24). Engineering staff recommended that this be re-evaluated since it was not previously approved with the non-standard street design. A “shared-use” parking lane is included on the south (eastbound) side. • Long Lake Road (Red Oak to Eastwood): This high priority “missing link” is planned to be constructed with the 2014 Area G Street Project. Public Works is soliciting property owner feedback and will recommend a 5-foot bike lane and 6-foot concrete sidewalk with barrier curb between. Engineering met with Ramsey County Public Works on 2/20 to discuss improvements. RCPW has issues with the addition of curb and indicated this section of Long Lake Road will be rehabilitated in the next year or two, at which time RCPW will widen out the shoulder to accommodate on-street pedestrian/bicycle traffic. • County Road H Sidewalk (Silver Lake Road to Edgewood Drive): Public Works is pursuing a Safe Routes to School (SRTS) grant to cover 80% of construction costs. This is a competitive grant and the application is due by the end of January 2014. Estimated project costs: $275,000. Grant application submitted – award notices anticipated in June/July 2014. • Trailway Maintenance: Public Works is planning to crack seal and seal coat most of the asphalt pavement trailways in Mounds View. Community Center • Masonry Renovation: Tuck point mortar and repair exterior brick and tile walls (includes City Hall building). 2014 Budget: $30,000 (Spec. Projects Fund). Multi-colored tile block will also be painted to create a civic campus “feel” with City Hall. 2014 Budget: $4,500 (Comm. Center Fund). • Retrocommissioning Improvements (Phase 1): HVAC and energy upgrades. 2014 Budget: $75,000 (Spec. Projects Fund). Retrocommissioning report approved on 3/24/2014. • Gym Floor Rehabilitation: Buff and coat hardwood floors. 2014 Budget: $7,500 (Comm. Center Fund). Scheduled for the week of 3/17. Work completed the week of 3/10/2014.