HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-120 Develop Northwood Meadows Park
4646 Dakota Street SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
RESOLUTION 1 2 - 120
CO NSIDER APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF NORTHWOOD MEADOWS PARK AND ACCEPTING BIDS AND AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTION OF THE CITY’S STANDARD CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE AND
INSTALLATION OF PLAYGROUND EQU IPMENT AT NORTHWOOD MEADOWS PARK
Motion By: Hedberg Second By: Soukup
WHEREAS, The following park improvements for Northwood Meadows Park are scheduled for
construction as identified in the Capital Improvement Program:
Playground equipment
Basketb all court
Picnic shelter
Ball field
Park appurtenant equipment
Park identification sign
Trees; and
WHEREAS, The total estimated cost for the improvements is $105,000; and
WHEREAS, The City of Prior Lake is committed to providing parks and park amenitie s in accordance
with the Comprehensive Park and Trail Plan; and
WHEREAS, Playgrounds provide for physical and mental stimulation and are considered a high priority
in the development of the Prio r Lake Park system; and
WHEREAS, Courts provide benefit for both adults and children to enjoy; and
WHEREAS, Picnic shelters provide an alternative to escape from the elements for picnics, gatherings
and summer recreational programs for children; and
WHER E AS, Ball fields can be u tilized by all age groups both for summer activities and for skating
during the winter months; and
WHEREAS, Trees provide many benefits to the environment; and
WHEREAS, The funds for the park improvements at Northwood Meadows Park are identified in the
Capital Improveme nt Program as follow s :
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Improvement Cost
Playground Equipment $4 0 ,000
Basketball Court $10,000
Concrete Curb $5,000
Picnic Shelter $25,000
Ball Field $5,000
Appurtenant Equipment $10,000
Park Identification Sign $5,000
Trees $5,000
Total $105 ,000
The City’s Capital Improvement Program scheduled this construction in 2012 and
allocated funds.
NOW THEREFORE , BE IT HEREBY RESOLVE D BY THE CITY COUNCI L OF PRIOR LAKE,
MINNESOTA as follows:
1. The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein.
2. S taff is authorized to purchase materials needed for the construction and installation of a basketball
court, picnic shelter, ball fields, park appurtenant equipment, park identification sign, trees and concrete
curbing for a cost not to exceed $65,000.
3. The Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized to execute the City’s Standardized Construction
contract with St. Croix Recreation Company in an amount not to exceed $40,000.
4. Funding shall be drawn from the Capital Park Fund, account 225 - 45143 - 530.
PASSED A ND ADOPTED THIS 6 DAY OF AUGUST 201 2 .
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YES NO
Myser X Myser
Erickson Absent Erickson
Hedberg X Hedberg
Keeney Absent Keeney
Soukup X Soukup
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Frank Boyles, City Manager
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