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CHANHASSEN
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Cha~hassen. Mi,tmota 55317
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
Park & Recreation Commission
Todd Hoffman, Park & Recreation Director
DATE: June 16, 1999
SUB J:
Forward Year 2000 Park & Trail Acquisition and Development
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Recommendation
Focusing on the Year 2000 CIP, the description "necessities" comes to mind. The
1998 and 1999 construction seasons have been filled with aggressive capital
improvement projects. Looking forward to 2000, we need to focus on bringing
out the best in our existing facilities. The commission also made a commitment
to remain conservative for a minimum of three years. This action is necessary to
build back reserves expended on referendum projects. What follows is staWs
proposal for the Year 2000 Park & Trail Acquisition and Development CIP.
Bandimere Community Park
Play equipment, Phase I ($60,000): Our second largest community park will
open in the fall of 1999. The absence of a creative play area at this site is a
major void in the park's master plan.
Grills (3--$900): Bandimere Park can act as a destination for people who
would like to picnic.
Carver Beach Playground
Landscaping ($4,000): In 1998, a decision was made to remove a fence in
disrepair from the perimeter of Carver Beach Playground. In the absence of
the fence, this landscaping would act to buffer the park from the adjoining
streets.
Chanhassen Recreation Center
Monument sign ($15,000): At present, a 4' x 8' plywood sign marks the entry
to the Recreation Center. This money would be invested in a brick and
mortar, lighted monument sign for the entry of the Recreation Center.
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Lake Ann Park
Roll-out Dock ($4,500): Year by year, the roll-out dock located at the boat
rental beach has been repaired. The time has come to replace this aging piece
of equipment.
Meadow Green Park
· Landscaping (New Shelter--S5,000): The area around these new shelters will
benefit greatly from a landscaping plan.
· Large Grill ($900): This grill will be placed at the perimeter of the new
shelter to allow for neighborhood picnics.
North Lotus Lake Park
· Landscaping (New Shelter--S5,000): The area around these new shelters will
benefit greatly from a landscaping plan.
Large Grill ($900): This grill will be placed at the perimeter of the new
shelter to allow for neighborhood picnics.
Roundhouse Park
Roundhouse renovation ($40,000): This allocation would be matched by the
$40,000 on retainer from the referendum funds to total $80,000 in capital
improvements to renovate the Roundhouse.
Trail Development
Fox Chase Trail Connector ($15,000): The commission tabled this item early
in 1999. It is the commission's desire to see this improvement completed in
the Year 2000.
Miscellaneous
Various Capital Improvements ($10,000): Each year, the commission reviews
a variety of requests for capital improvements. This $10,000 allows the
commission the ability to respond when appropriate.
Concrete Waste Receptacles ($30,000): For more than 20 years, the Park &
Recreation Department utilized metal 55 gallon barrels as waste receptacles.
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Year by year, these rust out and need to be replaced. Metal waste receptacles
also leave marks on our concrete shelter areas as they rust. In 1998, the
department began a switch to blue plastic waste receptacles. These proved to
be inexpensive and light weight; however, a number of problems have been
experienced with these receptacles. The barrels are light and blow over or
away from their intended location. In an attempt to correct this problem,
stakes were imbedded in the ground and a clip was attached to the stake,
which is then attached to an eyelet on the barrels. In response to this action,
the majority of these clips are removed for use as belt ensembles or backpack
attachments of our local youth.
The bottom line is that these barrels are unsightly, contribute to a high amount
of waste being spread throughout our park systems, and are a constant
vandalism issue. I propose that over the next 3 years we place permanent
concrete waste receptacles throughout the park system. These receptacles
would be secured on a poured concrete pads.
Picnic Tables/Benches ($20,000): The addition of Bandimere Park and the
need to replace damaged and broken tables necessitates a significant
investment in Year 2000.
· Signage ($2,000): Miscellaneous signage projects.
· Scout Projects ($1,000): Funds set aside in the event that an Eagle Scout or
Girl Scout project is proposed by a local resident.
Contingency ($20,000): Monies available in the event that one project or
another runs over budget.
Miscellaneous Asphalt ($10,000): Many times throughout the year we have
the need to install miscellaneous asphalt connections between pathways and
existing facilities.
TOTAL $244,200
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