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Item No. 6B M E M O R A N D U M To: Parks & Recreation & Forestry Commissioners From: Nick DeBar – Director of Public Works & Don Peterson – Public Works Supervisor Date: May 22, 2014 RE: Public Works Staff Report The following is a synopsis of recent activities and events of the Public Works Department. General Personnel Most seasonal maintenance workers have now started. The Project Coordinator position has been filled and a finalist will be recommended at the May 27 Council meeting. This is a new position in the Engineering Division focused on coordinating design and completion of construction projects, including park and facility improvements. Maintenance Parks maintenance staff have shifted into warmer weather mode. Turf and field maintenance began the last two weeks. Parks were fertilized and treated with broadleaf control. Repairs and preventative maintenance is being performed on shelters. Forestry A white swamp oak was planted in appreciation of Steve Dazenski’s 26.5 years of service on Arbor Day (April 25). The tree and plaque are located just west of the shelter at Silver View Park where the old playground was. An additional 11 trees were planted at Silver View Park (8) and Community Center (3). Projects The following projects are planned this year. Updates from previous meetings are shown in red. Silver View Park • Relocate Disc Golf Course: A new 9-hole course is proposed to be constructed in the NW corner of the park. Involves clearing trees, installing new tees and targets, and removing existing course items and restoration. 2014 Budget: $25,000 (Park Dedication Fund) – includes $2,000 BBC contribution for improving disc golf tees (Mar. 2011). Public Works met with disc golf course designer on 2/6 to discuss new layout. Significant trees to be identified when fairer weather exists, after which the design process can move forward. Public Works has not cleared brush or fallen trees due to snow plowing events and deep snow pack. High value trees will be identified in the next month after which the disc golf course designer will begin laying out a new course. • Reconstruct Trailways: Involves reconstruction of the asphalt trails with an engineering pavement section and grading/drainage corrections. Will require professional engineering services and obtaining permanent trailway easements from Scottland Green apartments. 2014 Budget: $200,000 (Spec. Projects Fund). • Shelter Building Improvements: Involves replacing west side roof gable sheeting and interior improvements to the floor, lighting, and other miscellaneous repairs and upgrades. 2014 Budget: $10,000 (PDF) + $3,500 (General Fund). Residing of gable end on west side of shelter is complete. • 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.