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playground options for both parks. The consultant worked on getting an alternative Nature Play <br />themed option for Freeway Park that was within the budgeted amount. After seeing the <br />alternative option, the council determined that the design option was not substantially different <br />than the original and a second round of community engagement was not needed. The Council <br />concurred with the PTRC recommendation to purchase the playground that received the most <br />votes for design and color. <br />The playground equipment that received the most votes (32 of 48) for Freeway Park was the <br />option from St. Croix Recreation that included a tower structure, swings, and a spinning ground <br />activity. Additionally, the city will work with the playground vendor, but the equipment is not <br />anticipated to arrive until spring of 2025 which will not require a need for storage. The total cost <br />of the equipment and freight for this playground design is $150,434.00. <br />Arden Oaks Park: <br />After additional review of the playground equipment that was purchased for Arden Oaks Park, <br />staff and consultant had additional conversations on the number of swings that are being <br />proposed. There are currently four swings at Arden Oaks, but due to new safety requirements <br />only two swings fit in the current container. From previous park construction experience, <br />reducing the number of swings has not been well received by residents. Staff and consultant <br />investigated on what additional work and equipment would be needed to add two additional <br />swings to the project (total of four swings). A slight modification would be needed to the <br />existing container and a few additional equipment components would be needed. An additional <br />swing bay, two swings, and additional engineered wood fiber surfacing would cost $4,948.78 <br />(does not include cost of perimeter alterations). <br />PTRC <br />The PTRC recommendation was purchase the playground equipment that received the most <br />votes from residents for design and color from the engagement open house and survey. <br />Budget Impact <br />A summary of the project costs and funding sources to date is provided below: <br />Arden Oaks Park budget: <br />Hardcourt rehab $80,000 <br />Play structure replacement $150,000 <br />Total Budget $230,000 <br />Freeway Park budget: <br />Hardcourt rehab $80,000 <br />Play structure replacement $150,000 <br />Landscape barrier $15,000 <br />Total budget $245,000 <br />Funding source: <br />Arden Oaks Park $230,000 PIR - Parks <br />Freeway Park $230,000 PIR - Parks <br />SLP Lions Club $15,000 <br />Total Funding $475,000 PIR - Parks <br />Page 2 of 3 <br />