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Mounds View Special City Council May 5, 2025 <br />Regular Meeting Page 5 <br />of a fitness court with the National Fitness Campaign in coordination with Blue Cross/Blue Shield. <br />He explained the City received $50,000 in grant dollars from Blue Cross/Blue Shield for the <br />installation of a fitness court. He estimated the total cost for this project would be $230,000 with <br />the addition of the installation of concrete which would be another $25,000 to $30,000. He reported <br />a local artist was interested in painting the wall of the fitness court. He noted the Council approved <br />the $75,000 grant at their April 14, 2025 City Council meeting and directed staff to bring this <br />matter to the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Commission for further consideration. He discussed <br />how Blue Cross/Blue Shield would assist with training City staff on fitness courses that could be <br />taught on the fitness court. He commented further on the proposed fitness court and recommended <br />approval of the project. <br />Council Member Meehlhause asked what the Park Commission's recommendation was for this <br />project. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson stated the Park Commission was <br />guarded when it comes to this project. He indicated the group saw a benefit to the community, but <br />was concerned about funding this project. He stated the Park Commission was interested in <br />pursuing an all-inclusive playground as well, but this would come with a higher price tag. <br />Council Member Gunn requested further information regarding the app that goes along with the <br />fitness court and questioned where people would park to use this space. Public Works/Parks and <br />Recreation Director Peterson reported additional parking would be available at the Community <br />Center and in the new lot that was being installed. He explained the free app would provide users <br />with a QR code that would list different workouts from National Fitness. <br />Council Member Smith inquired if there would be a cost for the fitness classes that would be <br />provided by the City at the outdoor fitness court. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director <br />Peterson stated this would be determined by the City Council, but anticipated a small fee should <br />be charged to cover staff time. <br />Council Member Clark stated she attended the recent Park Commission meeting and she <br />understood most supported the project moving forward but there were concerns about the cost. In <br />the end, the Park Commission recommended the project move forward with the understanding the <br />City Council would determine how to fund the fitness court. <br />Mayor Lindstrom questioned if these types of grants come around every year. Public Works/Parks <br />and Recreation Director Peterson stated he was on a phone call with National Fitness today and <br />was told there was no guarantee this grant will come around again next year. <br />City Administrator Zikmund explained the ask of the City Council was $180,000 and the <br />remainder of the project costs would be covered by grant funding. He estimated an inclusive <br />playground would cost the City $1 million. He stated the City Council had discussed pursuing a <br />levy for parks. He reported staff believed the City had the money for the fitness court project. <br />Council Member Smith asked if the City had funding set aside for an all-inclusive park. Public <br />Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson reported the City does not have a designated fund <br />for this park. <br />