HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 9650RESOLUTION 9650
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
AUTHORIZATION OF NEW PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AND INSTALLATION FOR
GREENFIELD PARK
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreations and Forestry Commission approved
replacing the playground equipment at Greenfield Park at their September 22, 2022
meeting; and
WHEREAS, the City Council approved the new Playground equipment at their
September 26, 2022 meeting; and,
WHEREAS, not included in the cost of the new playground ground equipment were
the swings, small playground for ages 2-5; the Commission requested Staff to obtain cost
estimates; and,
WHEREAS, upon Staff meeting with Minnesota/Wisconsin Playground, the
recommendation is to replace the swing set, small playground for ages 2-5, and one of
the spring ride components. The merry-go-round will be kept and refurbished, also the
balance beam and climbing wall will remain; and
WHEREAS, the Commission also recommends that a pavilion or some type of
shade structure be installed for the park patrons to utilize; and
WHEREAS, Staff received cost estimates from Minnesota/Wisconsin Playground
and presented this to the Commission at their October 27, 2022 meeting and they
are recommending the following improvements:
• New Playground for ages 5-12 from the Game Time National Recreation Parks
Association at a cost of $ 148,935.45 with the additional installation cost of $21,456.00
• New playground equipment for ages 2-5 to include a new spring component, and
swing set and swings, for a cost of $24,853.13 with the additional installation cost of
$8,242.00
• New wood fiber and wear mat for a cost of $13,131.42 with the additional
installation cost of $6,623.00.
• GT Shade Canopy for a cost of $14,980.56 with the installation cost of $7,481.44
additionally a 28'x28' concrete pad will be needed at a cost of $22,462.00.
• Additional picnic tables, trash receptacles and benches for the cost of
$14,653.00.
Resolution 9650 Continued
WHEREAS, Staff along with the Parks and Recreation and Forestry Commission
is recommending the City Council adopt attached resolution to accept quotes from
Minnesota/Wisconsin Playground for the purchasing of new playground equipment with
additional various components, infrastructure, and required installations for Greenfield
Park at a cost of $282,818 from the Park Dedication fund, 480-4180-7050
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mounds
View, Ramsey County, Minnesota as follows:
1. Approves the quotes from Minnesota/Wisconsin Playground of Golden Valley
MN for new playground equipment, site furnishings, shade canopy, with the
installation of concrete and the playground equipment in the amount of
$282,818.00.
2. Staff is recommending a 7% contingency of $19,797.19 for any unforeseen
issues that may arise during this project, for a total project cost of $302,615.00.
3. The Director of Public Works/Parks and Recreation is authorized to make
approvals related to construction of the playground at Greenfield Park as per
the Purchasing Policy
4. Monies for the above said work shall be funded by the Park Dedication Fund
480-4180-7050
5. The Mayor and City Administrator are hereby authorized and directed to
execute all appropriate documents to effectuate the actions contemplated by
this resolution.
6. The Mayor and City Administrator, staff and consultants are hereby authorized
and directed to take any and all additional steps and actions necessary or
convenient in order to accomplish the intent of this Resolution.
Adopted this 14th day of November, 2022.
Carol A. Muellet, Mar
ATTEST.
Nyle ikmu , Interim City Administrator
(Seal)
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