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