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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION <br />DATE: 02/04/02 <br />ITEM NO: viii. B <br />Department Approval: Manager Reviewed: Agenda Section: <br />/�/I,✓J "''1A � �D �. Consent <br />Item Description: Approval of Contract with Electric Systems of Anoka, Inc. for the <br />Lighting of the Villa Park Softball Field <br />BACKGROUND <br />The 2002 PIP includes the lighting of the Villa Park Softball field. The City Council <br />approved the project on December 11, 2001. A neighborhood meeting was held on <br />January 16 with no objections presented by citizens. The lighting proposed is state of the <br />art athletic field lighting from Musco Lighting. This purchase is proposed from the Joint <br />Exercise of Powers Cooperative Purchasing process authorized in Minnesota State <br />Statue 471.59 (see attached materials.) The City of Rogers developed the specifications <br />and received the bids per the legislation. The City of Brooklyn Park used this bidding <br />process in November of 2001. <br />Musco Lighting provides quality lighting of athletic fields that features the best in <br />playability and the least amount of neighbor glare and spill. The specifications comply <br />with the City's lighting code. <br />POLICY OBJECTIVE <br />The attached proposal is consistent with the Roseville Parks and Recreation System Plan <br />and the approved 2002 PIP. The purchasing procedure is consistent with Minnesota <br />state law and has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney. The project has <br />been recommended by the Parks and Recreation Commission and a neighborhood <br />community meeting was held per City policy. <br />FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS <br />The cost of the lighting equipment portion of the project is $59,162 and the amount is <br />included in the 2002 approved PIP. We have not yet received quotes for the <br />underground wiring which is a separate contract. The estimate for this work is $11,000. <br />This is also included in the 2002 PIP. <br />STAFF RECOMMENDATION <br />Based on the approved City of Roseville Parks and Recreation System Plan, the <br />recommendation of the Roseville Parks and Recreation Commission and the approved <br />2002 PIP, the staff recommends that the City Council authorize the contract with Electric <br />Systems of Anoka, Inc. for the lighting of the Villa Park softball field. <br />COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED <br />Approval of contract with Electric Systems of Anoka, Inc. and the attached Joint Powers <br />resolution for the lighting of the Villa Park softball field in the amount of $59,162 with the <br />moneys taken from the approved 2002 Park Improvement Program. <br />