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209Commissioner Kooistra inquired about the Fee Assistance Program. Staff clarified that there is <br />210currently a $10,000 budget for the program, which was recently increased to facilitate the programs <br />211expansion. <br />212 <br />213Chair Matts-Benson shared that her childrenhave always had a positive experience at all <br />214programming they have attended. She also relayed that there is a lot of excitement for the upcoming <br />215adult summer dance programs. <br />216 <br />217Commissioner Penny inquired about the upgrades to the puppet wagon. Staff responded that they are <br />218currently collaborating with an architect to design a new puppet wagon.It is anticipated that the new <br />219puppet wagon will be available for use next summer. <br />220 <br />221c)REVIEW OF LEXINGTON PARK PLAYGROUND REPLACEMENT PLAN AND <br />222 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL <br />223The current playground, more than 20 years old, is showing signs of age both aesthetically and in <br />224safety inspections. Staff isalso limited in theirability to find replacement parts. <br />225Lexington Park offers a unique opportunity for upgraded play due to its site usage, infrastructure, <br />226and layout. <br />227 o Lexington Park ranks as the second most visited playground in the Parks and Recreation <br />228system, with 21% of Roseville residents listing it as one of their top 3 parks to visit. <br />229 o The existing playground at Lexington Park is significantly larger than most Roseville <br />230playgrounds. <br />231 o Lexington Park has a large service area, which includes significant residential density and <br />232multifamily housing. <br />233 o Lexington Park features a relatively new park building constructed in 2015, equipped <br />234with ADA-accessible restrooms that are open year-round. <br />235 <br />236Project Plan <br />237 o Utilize the Best Value Procurement Method to identify a vendor who offers the best <br />238combination of capability, past performance, quality,and price. <br />239 o Plan for a traditional playground replacement, but also seek opportunities to enhance play <br />240experiences and promote greater inclusion throughout the project. <br />241 o Funding Sources <br />2422024 CIP($385,000) <br />243Friends of Roseville Parks support <br />244Park Impact Fee from area development <br />245 o Anticipated project completion by summer 2025 <br />246Preliminary Project Timeline(actual timeline will be identified by the vendoras <br />247part of the Best Value Procurement Method) <br />248April 2024 –Issue RFP <br />249June 2024 –Select Vendor <br />250Summer 2024 –Engagement <br />6 <br />Qbhf!9!pg!47 <br /> <br />