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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—APRIL 30, 2012 9 basketball standard, bike rack, benches, picnic shelter, and the play structure/swing set would be an additional $90,021-$105,487. Public Works Director Maurer commented the estimated total construction costs were $426,778, which included all park amenities, in addition to plant materials for landscaping and basketball court markings. Staff would recommend fewer trees be planted initially to avoid over- screening properties. The total construction costs with a $10,000 contingency and project overhead of$55,000 would be $491,778.29. Public Works Director Maurer reviewed the potential funding sources for the park reconstruction with the Council. The sanitary sewer fund would pay for the sanitary sewer realignment which was $24,900. The surface water management fund would provide $361,857 for the project and the PIR fund would provide $105,021.29 for the park amenities. The grading of the site was storm related, which allowed for surface water management funds to be used. The PIR fund would then provide for the park amenities and concrete work for Valentine Park. Public Works Director Maurer stated if the Council was interested in reducing expenses the bituminous trail from the parking lot to Crystal Avenue could be removed for a savings of$8,900. In addition, the half court basketball court could be removed, which would save another $11,175. If the Council wanted to eliminate the picnic shelter from the project this would save $13,586. The final cost saving measures would be for staff to install the park benches and trash receptacles which would save $2,250. Public Works Director Maurer discussed several construction issues regarding the soil borings of this park. He noted up to 14 feet in depth of the soil consisted of organic soils. For this reason, the park would be prepared this year and then allowed to consolidate for 12 months. The contractor was proposing to grade and seed the area this June with the parking lot and amenities completed in the spring of 2013. Staff recommends the City work with the contractor on the construction schedule and pass this information along to the residents after the contract is awarded. Councilmember Holmes questioned if the portable restroom would have an enclosure. Public Works Director Maurer stated this could be completed at a later date by City staff or an Eagle Scout volunteer. Councilmember Holmes asked if all concrete was removed from the park. Public Works Director Maurer reviewed the location of concrete in the park stating concrete was only being used in the highest traffic areas. Councilmember Tamble inquired if the basketball court position could be altered. Public Works Director Maurer noted this could be repositioned. Councilmember Tamble questioned if the picnic pavilion size could be changed. Public Works Director Maurer stated a larger structure would drive up costs. The consultant recommended this size based on the size of the park.