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MEMORANDUM To:City of Saint Anthony Village City Council From:Jeremy Gumke, Public Works Director and Zach Lundberg, Public Works Superintendent Date:October 10, 2023 City Council Meeting Request:Silver Point Park Playground Replacement BACKGROUND City staff has been working on a replacement plan for the Silver Point Park playground equipment over the past few years, and prioritized the replacement due to its age and non-compliance with current ADA standards. Most notably being the play surface. A few years ago, Parks & Environmental Commission (PEC) members received feedback from users of the park regarding the playground during their annual walk-through of the parks that while the playground equipment was well-liked, it was aging, and a desire to include a swing set was noted. An initial replacement quote was obtained but the project did not move forward until funding was identified. When that was ready, the vendor was unresponsive and after multiple attempts to obtain and updated quote staff sought out another vendor and got a response from Minnesota Wisconsin Playground. During this time the playground structure replacement was in discussion with the Commission, and two priorities were identified to include in the new structure under the space constraints: Accessibility over and above ADA standards Addition of a swing set These priorities were discussed with the vendor, and by slightly reconfiguring the trail and concrete ring, both priorities were able to be integrated into the available space. The project also involves a different play surface to meet accessibility standard, and be practical for the volume of storm water that the area is designed to control in large rain events. Attached you will find the project quote, diagram and rendering of the new play structure. At their meeting on September 18th, 2023 the Parks & Environmental Commission reviewed the structure replacement proposal and recommended to move forward to the City Council without any changes. The PEC noted that the replacement was needed for the community, and fully supports the replacement project. Subsequent to the PEC meeting PEC members have informally discussed the plan with park users and feedback has all been positive. PROJECT COST The cost of the new playground structure and addition of safety surfacing in place of the existing material, the total cost of the project will be $220,500.00. This is budgeted, and to help defer some of the cost staff has submitted a grant, which is in process, and PEC members are also assisting in pursuing additional grant funds. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS Staff and the Parks & Environmental Commission is recommending approval of the project