07-16-07 Item 2G, Ice Rink Warming House Review

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Page 4 of 5 Perrv Park Building Condition: The roof at Perry Park was replaced in 2006 and the building is in very good shape. Attendance - Attendance decreased from 775 in 2005/2006 to 573 in 2006/2007. The building was open 33 days versus 32 days in 2005/2006. Further maintenance needed before 2007/2008: None known at this time. Valentine Park Building Condition - The building at Valentine Park was moved off site to Freeway Park. The City Council approved the use of a temporary building for the ice rink season. The building seemed to work out just fine for the season. Due to the shape of the building and the location of the lights, the building does not have a view of the rink. We did receive one letter from Mr. Bill Dillon, a resident of Arden Hills who did not like the aesthetic look of the mobile unit and has thoughts regardiug the park. Staff has included that letter for the City Council to review (Attachment B). Attendance - The attendance at this rink increased from 114 in 2005/2006 to 244 III 2006/2007. The building was open 37 days versus 29 days in 2005/2006. Park Condition - The main reason that the City Council moved the permanent structure at Valentine Park to Freeway Park was due to the annual flooding that occurs. The City Council asked staff to evaluate the cost of fixing the drainage issue at that park. Kris Giga, Civil Engineer prepared a preliminary estimate of $220,000 on May 3, 2006 (Attachment C). However, it was recommended at that time that a study of the entire drainage area be considered in order to get a comprehensive understanding of the park and surrounding neighborhoods; a map of the recommended area is attached (Attachment D). A drainage study of the area would model the existing conditions to identify the extent of flooding in problem areas during various rain events. The study would also include an analysis of modifications and/or improvements needed to the existing system to correct drainage problems. Both neighborhoods nearest to the park have been identified in the Pavement Management Program (PMP) as areas where street reconstruction will be needed in the next five to ten years. Results ofthe study will assist staff in determining the most cost effective way to incorporate recommended drainage improvements into uearby PMP projects. This drainage study could be incorporated with the design of oue or both of the PMP projects. The City may see some cost savings by including the study with an adjacent project; however, it could be a stand alone project as well, if the study is desired sooner. Staff estimates a stand alone study would cost approximately $20,000. \\Metro-inet.us\ardenhills\PR&PW\Parks\Memos\Council Memos\warming house Review 07.DOC