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EN HILLS <br /> MEMORANDUM <br /> DATE: January 17,2012 <br /> TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers <br /> Patrick Klaers, City Administrator <br /> FROM: Terry Maurer, Public Works Director <br /> Michelle Olson,Parks and Recreation Manager rn <br /> SUBJECT: Valentine Park Improvements <br /> Background <br /> Staff has been working on the improvement to Valentine Park for some time. There has been a <br /> neighborhood open house, neighborhood survey, the PTRC has commented and the issue has <br /> been before the City Council on several occasions. The last time this item was on the Council <br /> agenda was the September 19, 2011 work session. At that time the Council consensus was to <br /> proceed to 75% final design in order to get a more accurate cost estimate of each component <br /> being considered in the Park improvement. A copy of the September 19, 2011 minutes is <br /> attached. <br /> Since the September work session staff and consultants have been working on the final design, <br /> had soil borings performed, met with Rice Creek Watershed District and reviewed park <br /> amenities that can be purchased on the State contract. At Tuesday's work session staff will <br /> present updated cost estimates and a funding/construction scenario for the park improvements. <br /> Staff will be looking for direction on how to proceed to construction bidding with the project. <br /> Several options are available; these include: <br /> • Items may be removed from the plan prior to bidding <br /> • Items that may be too expensive could be bid as an alternate and included if the budget <br /> allows <br /> • Some park items could be purchased and installed from the State contract after the <br /> installation area is prepared <br /> • Some park items have a range of cost options that could be considered <br /> Staff will be prepared to discuss these options and answer questions at the work session. <br /> City Council Meeting <br /> P:\Admin\Council\Agendas&Packet Information\2012\01-17-12 Joint Wk Sess\Packet Information\1-17-12ValentinePark.doc <br /> Page 1 of 1 <br />