Title
Update; Lucretia and Gary Mills Park
Requested Action
Update only
Recommendation
Update only
Description/History
In 2014, improving this area became a priority. Staff has designed a neighborhood park with amenities to satisfy the surrounding community’s needs. The initial concept will involve playground equipment for two different age groups, a swing set, a pavilion, benches, trash cans, and a small trail with an open-space, vegetative area.
February - Staff is presently looking at concepts and options for the project. Staff has retained DFL to provide professional landscape architectural services for the project incorporating the survey documents previously obtained. Staff will work with our internal/external partners and will conduct a neighborhood meeting during the concept phase for input regarding the new playground elements and provide the best solution for the user and staff requirement.
March - Staff is currently working through the design process with the design consultant. A second neighborhood input meeting was held to gain direction to meet the needs and park function of the community. Surveying and construction documents are currently underway. Staff is scheduled to start bid procedures in April/May. Construction anticipated to begin August/September.
Justification
This project is funded out of the Park Land Dedication Development Fund. The land was dedicated to MPFDC during the platting process and the development fees have been collected during the permitting process. Currently there is enough money in this quadrant fund to develop a neighborhood park for this neighborhood.
April - Staff is currently reviewing design and estimated cost options for the project. Staff has retained DFL to provide professional landscape architecture services. All neighborhood public input meetings have been held and design direction was taken to meet the needs of the community. Surveying and construction documents are currently underway. Staff...
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