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CITY OF HUGO PARKS COMMISSION REPORT TO: Bryan Bear, City Administrator FROM: Shayla Denaway, Parks Planner SUBJECT: Oneka Lake Park Playground Replacement DATE: April 17, 2025 for the meeting of April 21, 2024 1: INTRODUCTION: At the meeting of March 3, 2025, the Council approved reconstruction of Oneka Lake Park and authorized Flagship Recreation to draft concepts for a new playground. The Parks Commission held a neighborhood meeting on April 16, 2025. The Parks Commission is recommending approval of the preferred playground equipment and installation of pour-in-place rubber surfacing. Other planned improvements to Oneka Lake Park will include painting the picnic shelter, asphalt trail repairs/ sealcoating, and landscaping improvements. At a future meeting, Council will be provided estimates of this work for consideration. Construction is likely would start mid-August and go through September. 2: RESIDENT INPUT: At the Parks Commission meeting of April 16, 2025, a neighborhood meeting was held to discuss the playground replacement at Oneka Lake Park. Emily Maloney, with Flagship Recreation, presented two different equipment options and eight color scheme options. Both equipment options included a substantial 2-5 year old structure, a 5-12 year old structure, several swings, and independent play options. Residents were asked to vote following a question and comment period and their preferences were clear. Residents asked questions about the surfacing and expressed dissatisfaction with the wood chips that the playground currently has. Use of the open field, preservation of existing trees and the construction timeline were also discussed. 3: PLAYGROUND REPLACEMENT PROPOSAL: The proposal from Flagship Recreation totals $150,000 for the play equipment (state contract pricing), concrete container border, and installation.