HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 10124 - 2025/07/07RESOLUTION 10124
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Authorizing the Additional Funding for the Relocation of the Zipline Equipment from
Hodges Park to Silver View Park and the Installation of a Zip Track
WHEREAS, the City Council passed Resolution 9502, on November 22, 2021, approving
a new playground for Hodges Park; and
WHEREAS, the new playground included a Zipline, a very popular amenity which has
brought in more park patrons; and
WHEREAS, since the Zipline was installed, its popularity recently has garnered mixed
feelings. While many of the park patrons have enjoyed the Zipline, property owners adjacent to
the park have recently raised concerns with the noise level, language and after park hours use;
and
WHEREAS, on May 22, 2025, the Park and Recreation and Forestry Commission
motioned to put the Zipline back up it back up at Hodges Park until it can be moved to Silver View
Park; and
WHEREAS, The City Council passed Resolution 10104, on June 9, 2025, approving
moving the zip line to Silver View Park at a cost of $53,649.50. During this meeting the Council
further directed Staff to obtain cost to install an additional zip line that would be handicap
accessible; and
WHERAS, At the June 23, 2025 City Council meeting Staff during reports informed the
Council of the additional costs for installing the additional zip line, concrete and wood fiber; and
WEHERAS, Council again requested Staff to further investigate adding rubber
approaches to the Zip Line and bring to these cost to the next Council meeting; and
WHEREAS, Staff received a quote from MWP Recreation of Golden Valley, Minnesota for
the ZIP Track, installation, rubber poured in place landings, concrete, and site preparation at an
additional cost of $50,616.54 to move the Zipline form Hodges Park to Silver View Park and to
install a Zip Track.
The Mounds View Vision
A Thriving Desirable Community
RESOLUTION 10124
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mounds View,
Ramsey County, Minnesota as follows:
1. Approves the quote from MWP Recreation of Golden Valley MN for the additional
cost of $50,616.54.
2. To be funded by the Special Project Fund 480-4360-7030.
3. The Mayor and City Administrator are hereby authorized and directed to execute all
appropriate documents to effectuate the actions contemplated by this resolution.
4. 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 7th day of July, 2025
ATTEST:
(Seal)
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A Thriving Desirable Community
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