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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, February 12, 2018 Page 15 Recess Mayor Roe recessed the meeting at approximately 8:27 p.m., and reconvened at approx- imately 8:33 p.m. L Adopt Park Master Plan and Budget for 1716 Marion Street Parks and Recreation Director Brokke introduced Jim Taylor, Parks Superinten- dent, who has been intimately involved in these planning processes to date. Mr. Brokke briefly reviewed the history of the master plan for this site, as detailed in the RCA and attachments dated February 12, 2018. Because of the location and the varying demographics in the area, the community saw the need for a park and recreation opportunity in this area. The City purchased it in 2016 through a Community Development Grant, and planning efforts started in 2017. He noted the extensive community engagement efforts, including "listening" sessions, a youth outreach, and door-knocking. Parks Superintendent Taylor stated there are options A, B, and C, which were brought to the second listening sessions. There was a lot of feedback about a treehouse concept. Additionally, one unique feature will be the incorporation of the interesting topography of the area. There will be some restoration and remov- al of invasive species. The park will work well with Tamarack, which is right down the road. The park will also be designed for other services to be located in that area. Pollinator gardens and pollinator education will be added as well. This will be primarily a place for families to gather and for the children in the commu- nity to play, something lacking right now. Mr. Taylor presented the master plan concept through a series of visual graphics. Mr. Brokke presented the financial costs of the park plan: 0 Architect's base estimate of$230,000 • Staff estimate of using community build approach and in-house manage- ment and labor is $250,000 for total project • Ongoing annual maintenance costs of$1,500 • Capital replacement costs of$6,500 annually Mr. Brokke then presented the financial estimates for the project: Partner Funds Grace Church $75,000 Friends of Roseville Parks $25,000 North Suburban Kiwanis $20,000 Community Development funds $17,380