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122 Issue a bid package for the demolition of the pool and replacement with a parking lot <br />123(Summer). <br />124 Solicit quotations for the addition of lighting to the Rosebrook Park trail (Spring). <br />125 The design phase for the playground and splash pad will require a minimum of three <br />126 neighborhood engagement meetings (to be led by staff, in coordination with the vendors) to <br />127 ensure a high level of input from the neighborhood regarding the final design. It is <br />128 anticipated that the design engagement will be conducted at the "collaborate" level on the <br />129 IAP2 spectrum. <br />130 <br />131 Staff anticipates that engagement can be completed during the Summer of 2025, and <br />132 preliminary construction could begin this fall (following the closure of the wading pool on <br />133 Labor Day, 2025) with the bulk of construction to occur in early 2026. <br />134 <br />135 Policy Objectives <br />136 This project is consistent with the City’s policy of replacing aging and poorly-condition-rated <br />137 assets in a planned manner is consistent with the City’s Capital Improvement Plan and the <br />138 Parks and Recreation System Master Plan. <br />139 <br />140 Equity Impact Summary <br />141 The engagement process for this project has intentionally sought to include historically <br />142 underrepresented populations through direct invitations, engagement at recreational <br />143 events, and direct reach out to individuals with ambulatory impairment. As the process <br />144 continues, community members will be provided additional opportunities to participate. <br />145 <br />146 This project will be within walking distance of income-restricted multifamily housing. <br />147 Additionally, the proposed lighting on the Rosebrook Park trail could provide additional <br />148 safety for individuals who utilize non-vehicular transportation. <br />149 <br />150 Budget Implications <br />151 The estimated total project cost as proposed above is $999,000. <br />152 <br />153 The playground, water feature, minor amenities, and some planning are accounted for in <br />154 the 2025 Capital Improvement Programs (a total of $730,000). New amenities such as <br />155 expanded parking, and trail lighting, are not included in the Capital Improvement Program <br />156(an estimated total of $269,000). Staff propose utilizing previously acquired park dedication <br />157 funds to install these amenities which will improve the quality of the park, and increase the <br />158 park's capacity. A detailed budget is included (attachment 2). <br />159 <br />160 Staff have also applied for the MPCA Community Resilience Grant to support this project. <br />161 <br />162 Staff Recommendations <br />163 Based on community engagement conducted over the past year, the Parks and Recreation <br />164 Commission recommendation, and staff recommends to <br />165 Work with LHB architects to develop a modified site plan as outlined in Attachment 1 <br />166 Replace the wading pool with a splash pad <br />167 Replace the playground with a new, updated playground <br />Page 4 of 5 <br />Qbhf!251!pg!354 <br /> <br />