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2016 Park Improvement Fund Descriptions October 14,2015 PIF projects for 2016 These projects were discussed and reviewed at a Parks and Recreation Commission work session on September 9,2015. 1. Trail Repairs and Connections $220,000 To repair,replace,and add connections as discussed with Parks Commission. Two major projects were discussed: 1)Twin Lakes Road project is estimated at$112,000 for overlaying the trail between CR 12 and 175th Avenue. 2)Orono Parkway project is estimated at$89,000 to replace the trail along the road and into the park. The balance of the funds will be used to crown the tunnel of the Great Northern Trail and for maintenance trail sealing in the parks. 2. Orono Park Improvements $20,000 Purchase additional matching picnic tables,add two grills next to the shelters,and install a new piece of playground equipment. 3. Park Property Lines $10,000 Addition or replacement of park boundary markers which were never installed,removed by residents,or vandalized. It is beneficial for staff to know exactly where the boundaries are in the park system both for maintenance and code enforcement. 4. Upgrade irrigation to smart systems $10,000 Replace.the old irrigation controllers with smart controllers accessible remotely via computer,tablet,or smart phone to make system adjustments or to shut down . 5. Athletic Field Improvements-Dugouts $80,000 This project headed by the youth baseball organization will complete the dugout project at the YAC and Oak Knoll. This is the project that was denied by the City Council at their September 21,2015,meeting. Council directed staff to continue working with youth baseball on new dugouts for 2016. 6. Athletic Field Improvements $100,000 Staff and the Commission recommend funds be used to make athletic field improvements as identified by staff and as prioritized in the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Staff will work with the youth athletic organizations for final design. 7. Skate Park Design $17,500 Approved in the 2015 Park Improvement Fund for$35,000. An RFP for design was completed with proposals due by this November 2015. Staff recommends$17,500 for 2015 and then the balance of $17,500 to complete this project in 2016. 8. Hillside Park Improvements $30,000 The Hillside Park Steward and volunteers have updated a list of improvements for the park with a framed maintenance building as a priority. Electricity was installed in 2015. This project will begin building design for expected construction in 2017,which will need additional funding. 9. Houlton Restoration Management Plan $10,000 This is a required local contribution to the FMR for their fundraising efforts to assist the city in a restoration management plan for the William H.Houlton Conservation Area. A restoration plan developed by a committee of staff and volunteers will need to be approved by City Council.