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33 playgrounds, met with vendors, and consulted with peers in the Twin Cities metropolitan 34 area. Based on this review, staff determined that the most effective next step would be to 35 engage a consultant to evaluate site conditions, environmental considerations, scale, 36 accessibility, and cost through a feasibility and conceptual design study. 37 38 The anticipated cost of this study is between $10,000 and $15,000. While an exact 39 implementation budget will not be known until preliminary design is completed, projects of 40 this type typically range from $250,000 to $1,000,000 depending on scope and 41 infrastructure needs. 42 43 In November 2025, staff shared this information with the Roseville Central Park 44 Foundation. At their November meeting, the Foundation agreed to fund this initial design 45 study if the City decides to move forward. Additionally, the Foundation expressed a 46 willingness to contribute financially to the project if it is ultimately implemented. 47 48 Similarly, in January 2026, staff presented their findings to the Friends of Roseville Parks, 49 who also expressed a willingness to contribute a (yet to be determined) substantial sum of 50 money to the project. 51 52 In addition to Friends group support, staff feel that if well-planned, this project could be a 53 strong candidate for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Outdoor Recreation 54 Grant, which reimburses 50% of projects (up to $500,000 reimbursement), which aims to 55"increase and enhance outdoor recreation facilities in local and community parks 56 throughout the state." 57 58 In January, as staff prepared to discuss this possible project with the Parks and Recreation 59 Commission, they were approached by John Robertson-Smith, a long-time volunteer, past 60 donor, and frequent visitor at the Nature Center. Staff shared the preliminary concept and 61 plan with Mr. Smith (while sharing that the project was in the idea stage, and not approved 62 to move forward with or funded). After several exchanges of ideas, Mr. Smith pledged to 63 donate $500,000 to fund the project, facilitated through the Friends of Roseville Parks. That 64 donation to Friends of Roseville Parks (in the form of stocks) is currently in progress. 65 66 Based on current commitments and expressions of support, staff believe it is highly feasible 67 that the project could be funded entirely through third-party sources. 68 69 If implemented, the City would retain ownership of the asset and assume responsibility for 70 inspection, routine maintenance, and long-term lifecycle replacement planning. 71 72 A preliminary timeline anticipates completion of community engagement in Summer/Fall 73 2026, with design and specifications ready for a Spring 2027 grant application. 74 75 Policy Objectives 76 The proposed planning effort advances multiple adopted goals within the City’s Parks and 77 Recreation System Master Plan and City Strategic Plan. 78 Specifically, the proposal supports: Page 2 of 4 Qbhf!:!pg!2:7