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MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
Park & Recreation Commission
Todd Hoffman, Park & Recreation Director
DATE: July 22, 1998
SUB J:
"Galpin Boulevard" Park
At your June meeting, commissioners received the recommendation of the
"Galpin Boulevard" park neighborhood concerning its selection of Miracle
Recreation Play Equipment. Cinda Jensen, spokesperson for the neighborhood, in
a letter dated June 30 has forwarded some additional suggestions/inquiries
regarding the park's development. This report is intended to respond to Ms.
Jensen's inquiries. It is at your discretion if you ~vish to act on any or all of these
items.
1. Park Equipment Design: Miracle Recreation was selected by the commission
at your June meeting.
2. Park Name: The name, "Sugarbush Park" has been suggested. This decision
rests with the commission.
3. Addition of a Half Court Basketball: A decision on this item requires a look
at the park's improvement budget:
Access Road, Parking Lot, Trail Construction
Phase I Playground Equipment
Total
$40,000
$20,000
$60,000
Expenses to Date
Park Trail $17,936
Parking Lot $11,115
Phase I Playground $20,000
Total $49,051
The unencumbered $10,949 will be called on to cover: a) the playground
border; b) landscaping; c) sand volleyball court; d) contingencies; e) half court
basketball (?). The estimated cost of each of these items is:
Park & Recreation Commission
July 22, 1998
Page 2
a)
Playground border:
Concrete $ 7,000
Plastic $ 4,500
b) Landscaping: Six 1.5" BB Shade Trees @ $350 ea.
$ 2,100
c) Sand Volleyball Court (lump sum)
$ 500
d) Contingencies to cover any cost overruns or trail/
parking lot due to poor soils, etc. (10%)
$ 2,900
e)
Half-Court Basketball (based on actual cost of
court construction at Sunset Ridge Park)
$ 5,000
$15,000 - $17,500
Based on these estimates, it is apparent that we cannot afford the half-court
basketball in this year's budget.
Benches: A bench or two are placed at the perimeter
of all the city's play structures. The costs of these
benches are covered under the commission's annual
CIP (see attachment).
5. Cement Border: Discussed under Item 3
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Bern'ting: Per the park's grading plan, a berm is being
installed along the southern edge of the park. Be aware
that the playground lies 150+ feet from the berm. Shade
trees are planted at the perimeter of all playgrounds,
but require the benefit of time to mature.
7. Picnic Table(s): Similar to Item 4), picnic tables are a
standard park amenity.
8. Drinking Fountains: Unfortunately the installation of a
drinking fountain in neighborhood parks is a "thing of the
past." New health regulations require that the drain on
drinking fountains be connected to the sanitary sewer
system (in the past the waste water dumped onto the ground).
Depending on the distance between water and sewer service
and the drinking fountain, an investment of $8,000 - $20,000
plus maintenance costs would be required to install a
drinking fountain.
Park & Recreation Commission
July 22, 1998
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9. Satellite Toilet: Yes, these are a standard service in city parks.
I look forward to the input of the commission on this item.
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June 30, 1998
Todd Hoffman
City of Chanhassen
Director, Parks & Recreation
690 Coulter Drive, PO Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Dear Todd,
Thank you again for taking the time to visit our neighborhood to discuss the development of
the future park on Galpin Boulevard. We appreciate how valuable your time is, especially in
light of all the recent storming...and for this, we thank you.
As you are aware, a few of us from the neighborhood have toured several different parks and
have been meeting with Brenda Wenner from Miracle, Inc., regarding park equipment design.
Brenda has taken considerable time to modify the park structure for Phase I development.
One final suggestion is being worked into the plan, and then, based on your previous
comments, I believe we are at a point where the plan needs to be approved by the city.
Per your request, we are making the following suggestions to the overall park plan:
I) Park Equipment Desizn as submitted by Miracle, Inc. (modified from original plan).
12) Park Name - we are suggesting the name of "Sugarbush Park".
A "Sugarbush" is a cluster of maple trees, which together, resemble a beautiful,
colorful bush.
* Ties naturally to the name of our city, "Chanhassen"o
· Would require planting of maple trees to support park name.
3) Half Court Basketballs as discussed at the neighborhood meeting.
· A half court basketball surface is a strong interest of our neighborhood vs a sand
pit for volley ball.
· We found a basketball court at every Chanhassen neighborhood park we visited.
4) Benches
· Even though you mentioned there would be sitting benches, we wanted to confirm
our interest in this feature.
5) Cement Border
· Again, even though you informed us there would be a cement border around the
play equipment, we wanted to confirm our interest in this type of border. We
found plastic borders at other parks we visited to be a safety hazard, with nail brads
sticking inches above the plastic mold.
6) Bermin~
· As discussed at our neighborhood meeting, we would like to see al berm with shade
trees just south of the park equipment to shade some of the surfaces from the sun.
7) Picnic Table
· Could the park include a picnic table?
8) Drinking Four~tain
Is this a thing of the past or could this be a possibility? We thought it would be a
well-used feature, especially with the bike trail running along the park.
9) Satellite Toilet
· Is this a standard park feature?
Thank you in advance tbr your consideration of these items. We have enjoyed working with
you and Brenda Wenner on this project and look forward to the next step in the process. Just
let us know what we should do next. Thanks again, Todd.
Most Sincerely,
Cinda Jensen and
Neighborhood Residents
Galpin Boulevard Park
City of Chanhassen, Minnesota
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Hoisington Koegler Group Inc.
Concept Plan
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Creative Solutions for Land Planning and Design
Hoisington Koegler Group Inc.
City of Chanhassen
Neighborhood Park hnprovements
Bid Form
Project:
Al2 Galpin Boulevard Park Parking Lot
Description: Installation of approximately 650 square yards of 3" asphalt for a new 10 space parking
lot. Layout and location to be as shown on file attached plan and staking to be approved in the field prior to
grading. Price to include excavation, installation ot'6" ofcompacted class 5, and installation of asphalt in
one lift. The site is currently undeveloped and the City crews will be doing the rough grading for tile park
and tile trail. There will be some grading required fei' the parking lot to ensure positive drainage. Excess
material fi'om tile base cut for the trail is to be dispersed on-site, location to be determined by consultant ill
tile field. Contractor to grade excess material smooth to allow For seeding by others.
Price to include material and labor to complete tile project. Work is to be completed by August 3 I, 1998.
FAIRFAX ASPHALT lNG.
Cor~tractor:~0t::l W BROABWAY
Address: OSSE~NLS~869
Phone: ~2
Contact: ~O
Lump Sum Price including Materials, Labor and tax: /~'
Unit cost for additional trail and base ifrequired ii1 the field:
Unit cost for silt fence if required in the field (none anticipated):
/5 //5,
,
-¢2, d'- ¢ per linear fi.
Tile City of Chanhassen hereby authorizes the Contractor to commence work on the above described
project. Complete Payment will be made wiflfin 30 days of substantial completion.
Project Coordinator:
City Representative:
~ Date:- 7
Paul Paige, RLA
Hoisington Koegler Group inc.
Todd l toflinan
Park and Recreation Director
123 North Third Street, Suite 100, Minneapolis, MN 55401-1659
Ph (612) 338-0800 Fx (612) 338-6838
Creative Solutions for Land Planning and Design
City of Chanhassen
Neighborhood Park Improvements
Hoisington Koegler Group Inc.
BidForm
Project:
A11 Galpin Boulevard Park Trail
Description: Installation of approximately 1180 linear feet of 8' wide asphalt trail. Alignment to be as
shown on the attached plan and staking to be approved in the field prior to grading. Price to include
excavation, installation of 4" of compacted class 5, and installation of trail as shown in the attached typical
cross section. The site is currently undeveloped and the City crews will be doing the rough grading for the
park and the trail. Excess material from the base cut for the trail is to be dispersed on-site, location to be
determined by consultant in the field. Contractor to grade excess material smooth to allow for seeding by
others.
Price to include material and labor to complete the project. Work is to be completed by August 31, 1998.
FAIRFAX ASPHALT INC.
Contractor: 108 W. BROADWAY
Address: OSSEO, MN 55,3,69
Phone:
Contact: ..7~;~ ~ /'~ ~"~'~'
Lump Sum Price including Materials, Labor and tax: ~ /'7/ q 2 ~,
Unit cost for additional trail and base if required in the field: 7~/:~t 20
Unit cost for silt fence if required in the field (none anticipated): ~ 2, OO
per linear, fi.
per linear ft.
Signed byContractor:~~-,~ g///, /h'~/:
Date:
The City of Chanhassen hereby authorizes the Contractor to commence work on the above described
project. Complete Payment will be made within 30 days of substantial completion.
Project Coordinator:
City Representative:
,~:~-~:~ Date:
Paul Paige, RLA
Hoisington Koegler Group inc.
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Todc~' Hoffman '
Park and Recreation Director
123 North Third Street, Suite 100, Minneapolis, MN 55401-1659
Ph (612) 338-0800 Fx (612) 338-6838
Miracle Recreation
Project:
Drawing: GALPIN
Date: 06~22~1998
Model Description Qty
2840 SLASHPROOF SEAT S/CHAIN FOR 8'TOP RAIL 2 20
2990 360 D. SLASHPROOF CHAIR W/C~N FOR 8'TR 2 30
714-501 DECK TRIANGLE W/HARDWARE (3 POSTS) 1 75
714-502 DECK SQUARE W/HARDWARE (4 POSTS) I 125
714-536~5 CS DECK HEXAGON (5' DECK) FOR ROOF 1 850
714~552 POST 5" O.D. x 136" 5 375
714-701 10'SIDE-BY-SIDE SLIDE W/CANOPY(5' DK) 1 180
714-730-6 TREE HOUSE ROOF FOR HEX DECK 1 329
714-808 CLIMBER POLE (3'. 5' OR 6'6" DECK) 1 45
714-824 24" RISER PLATE W/RUNG&ARCH ENTRY ENCL 1 60
714-852 ARCH TIRE SWING 1 465
714-852-2 ARCH SWING FRAME - 4 STS 1 661
714-855PVC 8' SUSP BRIDGE BTWN DCKS W/CHN 1 600
714-899 CLIMBER DOUBLE RAIL (5' DECK) 1 85
714-900 WALL ENCLOSURE W/STEERING WHEEL 1 45
714-906 LADDER HORIZONTAL "S" W/CLIMBER 1 465
714-908 CLIMBER SPIDER (3,5' OR 6' 6" DK) ! 70
714-962-1 SLIDE CYC 8' W/STEPS (5' DECK) 1 1800
714-965-5 TR/UNSFER POINT W/SINGLE STEP (5'DECK) 1 440
714-995 CARGO LADDER (5' DECK) 1 70
Ext.
Wei~h¢
TOTALS 6790
Miracle Recreation
Project:
~rawing: GALPIN
ate: 06-22-1998
Model
Description Qty Ext.
Weight
714-502
714-536~6
714-572
714-718
714-721~6
714-724
714-730~6
714-740-61
714-815-6
714-843
714~861-4
714-907
714-913
714~965
714-968
714-991-5
714~994-1
"%TALS
DECK SQUARE W/HARDWARE (4 POSTS)
CS DECK HEXAGON (6'6" DECK) FOR ROOF
POST 5"O.D.X 144" FOR SQ. ROOF
MAST LADDW~R WITH RUNGS, PVC (6'6" DK)
CANYON CLIMBER 6 ' 6" DECK
UPHILL CLIMB TO 8' DECK
TREE HOUSE ROOF FOR HEX DECK
30" ID "L" TUBE SLIDE, RIGHT (6'6" DK)
LOOK-OUT LADDER 6' 6" DECK
C~INNING BAR W/POST
ROOF SQUARE DECK
TWISTER SLIDE ROCKITE (3' DECK)
BALANCE BEAM
TRANSFER POINT W/SGL STEP (3' DECK)
CURVED LOOP CLIMBER (3' DECK)
STAIR PVC ATA (1'6" DECK) OPN HNDRIL
FUN FONE W/ ONE (1) POST
125
920
340
126
105
185
329
675
100
170
60
100
80
300
60
220
138
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