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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION COUNCtL MAR 27 2000 C»TY of orono DATE: March 27, 2000 ITEM NO.; / Department Approval: Name Gregory A. Gappa Title Director of Public Services Administrator Reviewed:Agenda Section: Eogineer's Report Item Description: Navarre Park DNR Grant Public Hearing Project Scope The Park Commission has been working on developing plans for upgrading Navarre Park. No improvements have been made to this park for many years, as the playground equipment is from the 1960's. This equipment was originally located in the parking lot until the current pa^ was developed from Tax Forfeit parcels. Navarre Park is an important park because it is located in the most densely populated area in the City. Many homes are located on small lots without room for recreational opportunities on their property. The proposed project includes new playground equipment, trails, landscaping improvements, lighting, disabled accessible parking, picnic tables and benches, tree planting, and installation of water service for a drinking fountain and yard hydrants. Public Involvement The plans for these park improvements have been developed with substantival involvement of the neighborhood residents, and the area resident’s strongly support this project. The Park Commission has already held a neighborhood informational meeting for the area residents. Several Park Commission members and neighborhood residents have worked together to develop a concept plan for the park improvements. This group looked at playground equipment at several parks in neighboring communities. They liked the new playground equipment at Cottagewood Park in Deephaven. This park contains two separate play equipment modules from Landscape Structures, Delano Minnesota. Project Schedule Part of the City’s cost contribution to this project will be payment of the engineering costs for this project. This will allow for early completion of the plans and specifications, and bidding of the project, in order to be ready for a contract award and project construction upon final approval of the grant agreement. This will provide for a prompt and efficient use of grant funds and provide the neighborhood with an upgraded and improved park as soon as possible.