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� �� ► / � � ( �� Parks and Recreation Department To: Neal Beets, City Manager FYom: Lonnie Brokke, Director of Parks and Recreation Date: July 23, 2002 Re: Muriel Sahlin Arboretum Development Plan In 1997, the City Council adopted the Master Plan for the Muriel Sahlin Arboretum in Roseville Central Park. Since that time the first two phases of development have been completed with the support, commitment and financial assistance of the Roseville Central Park Foundation. Since the inception of the Arboretum the Central Park Foundation has placed it as a high priority on the list of projects to fund. The next logical Arboretum development areas include improvements to the Celebration WaIklFountain Area/Front Entry /Parking Area as well as a Japanese Garden. The total capital cost for the three project areas is projected at approximately $300,000. The Central Park Foundation is eager, willing, and capable and as a Board has approved moving ahead with the projects, yet this summer/fall. As the Muriel Sahlin Arboretum develops it provides a beautiful, serene area in our park system for citizens to enjoy. Much of the capital development that has occurred over the years has been the result of the Central Park Foundation, donations and sponsorships. The maintenance and operation rests with the City Parks and Recreation Department. Currently the M&0 is being accomplished by the existing Park Maintenance Crew and as the Arboretum develops the need will exist to increase maintenance capabilities. The Muriel Sahlin Arboretum is the type of facility that requires very detail grooming in order to provide the best possible experience for its guests. In future budgets (2004) it would be prudent to consider, at minimum, the addition of a six month seasonal position at the cost of approximately $14,000 per year. Other future cost considerations may be equipment such as utility vehicles, specialty edger's, etc., at this time existing park equipment is being used. Please keep in mind that potential revenues from the rental of the facility will help to offset some expenses. All capital costs associated with the proposed project will be paid for by the Roseville Central Park Foundation. This is consistent with their mission and historical perspective. The capital improvements become property of the City of Roseville and therefore there is an associated M&0 cost that will be the responsibility of the City. Monte Johnson, President of the Central Park Foundation, is willing to present the Muriel Sahlin Arboretum plan to the City Council on September 23 and ask for their support for the proposed project now and in the future. • Page 1 C:�Docurr�ents and SettingsV�fargaretD�T_ocal $ettjpgg\TetTlpt)rdry Internet Files\OLKA7�Arb.dev. planmemo702.doc