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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION DATE: 8114100 ITEM NO: F_1 Department Approval: Manager Reviewed: Agenda Section: C:� R&- Reports Item Description: Approval of the Preliminary Master Plan for Lexington Park BACKGROUND The City Council has adopted the recommendations of the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Parks and Recreation Infrastructure Committee on the development of Lexington Park. The project is funded from the Park Improvement Program Fund. As a result of Council authorization at the February 28, 2000 meeting, Brauer and Associates working with residents and staff has been working on the master plan for Lexington Park. There have been 3 community meetings soliciting citizen input. Additionally, the plans and information as it has been collected and developed has been posted-on the City's Web Page to facilitate additional comments and questions. Attached is a copy of the preliminary master plan for Council review and comment. Jeff Schoenbauer from Brauer and Associates will be at the Council meeting to present the current plans. The community has also been informed of the meeting. If the preliminary plan is approved, Brauer and Associates will complete the plan as directed by the City Council, bring it to the Parks and Recreation Commission for review and final approval by the Council. POLICY OBJECTIVE The process for developing the Lexington Park Master Plan is consistent with previous park planning initiatives and as directed by the City Council at the December 13,1999 meeting. FINANCIAL IMPLICATION There are no costs associated with the approval of the preliminary master plan. If approved, Brauer and Associates will complete the plan as directed by the Council with costs estimates for developing the park. Any action to construct the park will be approved by the City Council. There is budgeted approximately $500,000 for the initial development of the park. The preliminary cost estimates for the total build out of the master plan is approximately $800,000-$1,000,000. The final estimates and a phasing plan will accompany the recommended final master plan. STAFF RECOMMENDATION The staff recommends that the City Council approve the preliminary master plan for Lexington Park with any desired changes and that Brauer and Associates be directed to complete the plan for review by the Parks and Recreation Commission and formal adoption by the City Council.