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e-oNo <br />PARK COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM <br />9d d <br />f�4 SHOa� <br />Item No.: 2 Date: May 1', 2017 <br />Item Description: Saga Hills Improvement Plan Update <br />Presenter: Adam T. Edwards, P.E. Agenda Section: Staff Report <br />Dir, Public Works/City Engineer <br />1. Purpose. The purpose of this item is to provide and update to the Commission on the Saga Hills <br />Improvement Project. <br />2. Background. The Park Commission identified Saga Hills as a focus park for 2016 and 2017. After <br />engagements with the local residents and historical research the Saga Hills subcommittee recommended a <br />set of improvements for the park. The improvements were reviewed and discussed at the February Park <br />Commission Work Session. At the March 3', 2017 meeting the Park Commission voted 7-0 to forward <br />the project to the City Council for approval. At the March 13th City Council meeting the Council <br />approved the project and solicitation of quotes for the project. Staff solicited quotes and at the April 101 <br />meeting Council approved the low quote from Minnesota Native landscapes for $19,597.50 to perform <br />the tree clearing and revegetation of 4.5 acres of hill top. <br />3. Scope of Work. The scope of work for the improvement project includes clearing trees from & <br />planting the hilltop area with native grasses; clearing the trail pathways & around parking lot; installing <br />trail & information signs; and installing trail gates. See Exhibit A for plans. <br />4. Cost. The budget for the project is $36,780. <br />5. Funding. The project is being funded from the Park Fund. <br />6. Timeline <br />What <br />Who <br />When <br />Approval of the plan <br />CiLy Council <br />March 131h <br />Requests for proposal for clearing and planting items <br />Public Works <br />March <br />Approval of contract for clearing and plantin item <br />City Council <br />Aril 10" <br />Trail and Parking Lot clearing <br />STS /Volunteers <br />March -Ma <br />Install Signs <br />Public Works <br />May <br />Clear and plant hill top <br />I Minnesota Native <br />Landscapes <br />I May -September <br />CO�5IISION ACTION REQUESTED <br />• Information only. <br />Exhibits <br />A. Saga Hills Plan <br />Prepared By: 1� Reviewed By: X_ Approved By: S <br />