Parks and Recreation Meeting 07-10-2024 (4)

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The Elk River Vision A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity Request for Action To Parks and Recreation Commission Item Number 6.2 Meeting Date July 10, 2024 Prepared By Joe Stremcha, Business Services Director/Assistant City Administrator Item Description Rivers Edge Commons Seating Reviewed by Joe Stremcha Cal Portner Action Requested Staff will provide an overview of the River's Edge Commons Seating Project and Renovation Schedule. Background/Discussion This park was constructed in 2007 and expanded in 2017. Most of the stone seating has significant deterioration due to erosion. Staff contacted the architects of the park, HKGi, to research and recommend options to replace the stone. City Council discussed River's Edge Commons Seating during a Work Session on March 4, 2024. HKGi President, Paul Paige, developed options and presented them in greater detail during that meeting. City Council will consider replacing the seating with a concrete block solution and improving site drainage next month. River’s Edge Commons Renovation Planned Tasks and Schedule: • Develop bid set with staff to incorporate scope of work and confirm alternates in early July. • Review the final bid set with staff at the end of July. • Seek authorization to bid from City Council on August 5. • Advertise for bid from August 6 to August 27 (Target bid opening on August 27). • Project award at City Council meeting on September 3. • Process agreement with the apparent lowest bidding contractor and issue notice to proceed around September 4. • Construction will begin on September 16 with a completion date no later than May 31, 2025. Financial Impact The City Council plans to leverage funding sources that will not impact the Park Improvement or Park Dedication Fund balances. Mission/Policy/Goal Meet changing needs - Agile. Page 57 of 92