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2017 Park Improvement Fund Descriptions October 12,2016 PIF projects for 2017 These projects were discussed and reviewed at a Parks and Recreation Commission work session on September 14,2016. 1. Trail Repairs and Connections $250,000 To repair,replace,and add connections as discussed with Parks Commission. Two major projects were discussed: 1) Orono Parkway project is estimated at$89,000 to replace the trail along the road and into the park. 2)Kliever Lake Park project is estimated at$110,000 to reconstruct a portion of trail through the wetland area and construct a new trail to connect the park to the neighborhood to the west. 3) Library project is estimated at $15,000 to construct a new trail along an easement access from the library parking lot to the development to the west. 4)Twin Lakes Trail project is estimated at$20,000 to sealcoat the newly installed trail from 2016. 5) Crack sealing and patching is estimated at$16,000 to be utilized at various locations throughout the trail system. Any remaining funds will be used to crown the tunnel of the Great Northern Trail. 2. Picnic Tables/Benches $15,000 To replace picnic tables and provide additional picnic tables at Lions Park and various other park locations. 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.Barrington Playground Replacement $80,000 Replacement of the playground structure at Barrington Park. This playground structure is one of the oldest within the City of Elk River and is beyond its serviceable life making it difficult to obtain replacement parts. The current playground is showing signs of wear on the painted surfaces and composite components. A playground of similar size will be installed to provide a safe playing surface for the neighborhood park. 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.HGKI completed a redesign of the dugouts with optional upgrades based on vendor pricing and donations from youth baseball. 6. Athletic Field Improvements $100,000 Staff and the Commission recommend funds be used to install scoreboards at the six baseball/softball fields at YAC and conduct other improvements within the park. Staff will work with the youth athletic organizations for final design. 8. Hillside Park Improvements $63,000 Staff and the Commission recommend funds be utilized for the reconstruction of the mountain bike trails in sections two and three(southern 40 acres)of Hillside Park utilizing IMBA standards for sustainable trail construction. Staff will work with MORC on final design and implementation of trail construction.