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MEMORANDUM
To: Parks 8� Recreation Committee
From: Pete Merkel, Director of Parks 8� Recreation
Re: August 23, 1999 Committee Meeting
Date: Augvst 19, 1999
1. R�CREATION CENTER FIINDING
Funding of the Recreation Center through a bond issue approved by referendum
needs to be thoroughly investigated. Detailed financial information from Bond
Consul will be needed to determine the type of bond issue, length of issue, totat
� costs and impact on local tax payers.
If a referendum on the Recreation Center is to be attempted, a well planned and
coordinated effort should be presented to the public in order for them to make
an informed decision. Many communities hire consultants to help guide them
through this difficutt process.
Since the workshop meeting on Capital Projects, 1 have made several phone calls
to get some information on the financial impact of this project and to inquire
about consulting firms that assist communities in referendum issues.
1 hope to have some of this information available at the committee meeting for
further discussion.
2. BALLFIELD LIGHTING PROG AM PETERSEN PARK
On February 23, 1999, we discussed with the Youth League officials the
possibility of lighting additional fields at Petersen Park. Staff followed up on
this request and has worked with Musco Sports Lighting to get some
specifications and cost estimates. Lighting of fields #2 and #4 at Petersen Park
have been included in the FY 1999-2000 budget for $100,000.
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The budget prices as supplied in the attached (#1 blue) correspondence are for a
`' turn key installation by an electrical contractor. As noted, a partial installation
by city staff or volunteers is possible as a method to save money on the overall
cost.
Any �nancial contribution by the Boys Baseball or Girls Softball Leagues will
also reduce the cost to the City Park Development Fund.
The committee should review the attached technical information and consider
the next step in this project. A follow up meeting with the Youth League
of�cials should be considered for this fall.
3. SELECTION OF LANDSCAP _ oR�N�'rFr-ria00L CONS[ILTANT
Landscane architect - The park mowing and maintenance recommendation that
was submitted to the City Council in January 1999 recommended the selection
of a Landscape Architect to provide professional services for park projects. This
selection should be based on the landscape architects. Experience in
commercial/municipal design, project management experience, and design of
playgrounds. Any experience in park planning in a municipal or corporate
environment would be desirable.
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We have used several different landscape architects in the past on various
projects. The selection of a landscape architectural �rm would give us the
opportunity to develop a relationship with the same entity that would represent
the City's interest in how our public areas are developed.
A �rm that has experience in park planning and playground design would be
desired. The new standards adopted on the federal level for handicap
accessibility (ADA) and playground safety (CPSC) are issues that we will be
dealing with in all future park designs and renovations.
Pool Consultant - Selection of a pool consultant for the study of Knox Park
Pool renovations should be completed this fall. $10,000 has been included in
this years budget for these services.
We are fortunate that there are several aquatic design firms in the Chicago area
that have performed this type of renovation work.
There are two firms that have been recommended in several phone calls that 1
have made to area Park Districts and discussions with Sente 8t Rubel. These two
firms are Water, Inc. and Water Technology, Inc. Selected �rms for the
� landscape architect and pool consultant will be asked to submit their
qualifications and a list of projects for review. Staff will present this information
and a recommendation at the next Parks 8z Recreation Committee Meeting.
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4• ��USSION ON 5 YEAR CAPITAL D VF1[�PMGUT Dt eu
Attachment #2 (green) is a preliminary list of projects that should be considered
in the Park 5 Year Capital Development Plan. The Recreation Center project
will be funded with bond monies if approved in a future referendum.
The remaining projects could be considered for funding within the Development
Donation Contributions that wilt continue to accumulate. Projects exceeding
$50,000 should be included in this cost and prioritized.
If the committee has additional project requests or suggestions, they can be
incorporated into the development of this 5 year plan.
Once all of these or any other projects are put in a priority listing, we can
layout a ftnancial plan to complete these items within a 5 year program.
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