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Option 1: The hillside could be converted to a native planting/pollinator area. Native plants and <br />pollinators are important for the health of ecosystems, offer minimal maintenance once <br />established, offer an opportunity for education, and are generally climate resilient. Once the <br />native plants have been established they plants will typically range from a height of four feet to <br />six feet. This will also offer some screening as well to the on -ramp. Converting the hillside to a <br />native habitat will eliminate the need for the hill to be mowed. <br />Cost estimate - $7,500-$12,500 <br />Option 2: The hillside could have additional screening trees planted with evergreens and/or <br />arborvitaes. The trees will be taller and provide more screening than a native habitat but will still <br />require maintenance and mowing. Adding more trees may create additional mowing obstacles <br />for the maintenance staff. <br />Cost estimate — $12,500-$18,000 <br />Option 3: A split rail fence and landscaping could be added along the bottom of the hillside to <br />attempt to limit the desire for children to utilize the hill. Split rail fences typically require a lot of <br />maintenance by inspecting the fence for damage, checking for loose and rotting wood, and <br />applying protective sealants or stains to the wood to shield it from weather elements. <br />Cost estimate - $17,500-$25,000 <br />The Parks, Trails & Recreation Committee has not reviewed these options yet to provide a <br />recommendation. An update will be provided to the PTRC at the upcoming meeting on <br />December 17, 2024. <br />Budget Impact <br />Estimated Costs: <br />PSA — Public Engagement and Project Scope $12,419 <br />PSA — Design & Construction Admin <br />$79,586 <br />Arden Oaks Park Construction and Amenities <br />TBD <br />Arden Oaks Park Playground Structures <br />$172,178 <br />Arden Oaks Swing Addition <br />$4,948.78 <br />Freeway Park Construction and Amenities <br />$TBD <br />Freeway Park Structures <br />$150,434 <br />Freeway Park Barrier <br />TBD <br />Current Project Cost <br />$419,565.78 <br />Total Project Cost TBD <br />Attachments <br />Attachment A — Freeway Park Barrier Options <br />Page 2 of 2 <br />