HomeMy WebLinkAbout01(B) - Park and Trail Maintenance Update ReportCITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE:
PREPARED BY:
PRESENTED BY:
AGENDA ITEM:
January 18, 2023
Andy Brotzler, Public Works Director/City Engineer
Steve Hart, Parks & Recreation Manager
Andy Brotzler and Steve Hart
Park and Trail Maintenance Update
Environmental Stewardship & Recreation
ITEM: IB
GOAL AREA
OBJECTIVE: 3.Develop recreation opportunities and park amenities for all
stages or life and interests.
Transportation & Mobility
3.Integrate trails to link neighborhoods with city and regional
assets.
BACKGROUND (BOUDINS PARK):
Over the past several years, the City Council has discussed the aging conditions of the city's park
system and facilities. The number of city-owned playgrounds and the associated age and
condition of playgrounds has been a focal point of these discussions, as well as the anticipation
that it may be necessary to consider the removal of playgrounds at a point when either of the
following becomes true:
•A playground no longer passes monthly safety inspections•Maintenance and repair costs for a playground become financially unfeasible
The City Council toured the Boudins Park playground last fall. This playground, like many others,
is more than 25 years old. While the playground continues to pass monthly safety inspections,
the degradation of surfaces and components within the playground are affecting the use of it and
have resulted in 5 to 10 resident calls regarding the condition of the playground. Currently, staff
is seeking Council direction for the future disposition of this playground. Identified options for
consideration include:
1.Do nothing. With this option, the playground would remain as-is with no replacement of
components. Monthly safety inspections will continue.
2.Replace playground components. The materials would be purchased early in 2023 with
the new budget cycle. With this option, it should be noted that there are 10 to 12 additional
playgrounds that are of similar age, condition, and repair needs.
3.Remove playground. With this option, a neighborhood informational process would be
facilitated to advise residents of the planned removal of the playground, noting that future
replacement of the playground will be determined if/when funding is identified and
programmed into the budget.
4.Upgrade the park by purchasing and installing a new playground structure (not currently
identified in the 2023-2027 CIP).
At this time, staff is seeking Council direction to proceed with one of these options.
City of Prior Lake I 4646 Dakota Street SE I Prior Lake MN 55372
FINANCIAL IMPACT (BOUDINS PARK):
Item 1B
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Based on the components identified for replacement, the estimated material cost alone is nearly
$10,000. A minimum of 80 hours is likely needed to complete a variety of repairs and replacement
of components to this playground.
BACKGROUND (HAMPTON ST/CANDLEWOOD ST TRAIL):
The trail and steps between Hampton St NE and Candlewood Ln NE have been signed as 'closed'
for the past two years, due to its deteriorating condition. Additionally, the trail segment does not
meet current ADA accessibility requirements.
According to the League of Minnesota Cities, this trail must be brought up to ADA standards if
any alterations are made.
Based on the development of alternative trail connections in this area since the trail segment was
constructed, the existing poor condition of the steps, lack of connection to other trails or sidewalks,
and estimated costs to reconstruct the trail, the city is exploring the options to either remove the
trail and steps and restore the area to a natural state, or replace the steps with an ADA accessible
trail connection.
FINANCIAL IMPACT (HAMPTON ST/CANDLEWOOD ST TRAIL):
The estimated cost to rebuild the existing trail and bring it up to ADA standards is $110,000. The
estimated cost to remove the existing trail and restore the area to a natural state is $23,100.
ATTACHMENTS:
1.20230118 estimate from Final Grade
Estimate
Date
8/29/2022
Estimate #
20220549
Customer Address
City Of Prior Lake
Steve Hart
4646 Dakota St SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372-1714
Project Address
5375 Hampton St NE
Prior Lake, MN
Final Grade, Inc
3441 Bluff Drive
Jordan, MN 55352
P.O. No.Terms
Net 30
Expires
9/28/2022
Rep
JM
952-492-5100
finalgrade@finalgrade.com www.finalgrade.com
Customer Phone
952-447-9822
Description UnitQty Total
PRELIMINARY ESTIMATES
OPTION 1 (Rebuild Existing Trail)
Demolish, export, & dispose of existing asphalt trail in work areas
Demolish, export, & dispose of existing timber retaining walls & steps
Install approximately 1,700 SF fieldstone boulder retaining walls
Import, place, & grade fill (approximately 60 LD)
Install fine shredded hardwood mulch (approximately 30 CY)
Equipment, materials, labor, & delivery EA1 110,000.00
OPTION 2 (Eliminate Existing Trail)
Demolish, export, & dispose of existing asphalt trail in work areas
Demolish, export, & dispose of existing timber retaining walls & steps
Import, place, & grade fill (approximately 10 LD)
Install fine shredded hardwood mulch (approximately 50 CY)
Re-grade area to promote proper drainage
Equipment, materials, labor, & delivery EA1 23,100.00
Signature _____________________________________
All material is guaranteed to be as specified and the above work to be performed
in accordance with the drawing and specifications submitted. *This is an
estimate only.* Any alteration or deviation from the above specifications will
be executed only upon signed change order. All Agreements are contingent
upon weather, soil conditions, or delay beyond our control. Prices are valid for
30 days from the date of this estimate. A 3% processing fee will be added to all
credit card transactions.
Total $133,100.00