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<br />The Elk River Vision <br />A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional <br />service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity <br />Request for Action <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />To <br />Parks and Recreation Commission <br />Item Number <br />8.1 <br />Agenda Section <br />Discussion <br />Meeting Date <br />December 14, 2022 <br />Prepared by <br />Michael Hecker, Parks and Recreation Director <br />Item Description <br />Lion John Weicht Park Playground Scope <br />Reviewed by <br />Cal Portner, City Administrator <br />Reviewed by <br /> <br /> <br />Action Requested <br />Discuss the Playground Scope for Lion John Weicht Park (LJWP). <br /> <br />Background/Discussion <br />Councilmember Jennifer Wagner suggested at a recent Council meeting that the playground planned for LJWP <br />might need to be a larger design. This is based on City Council’s recent approval of concept plans presented by <br />Pat Briggs for a new apartment complex next to LJWP. The proposal is for three 44-unit buildings. <br /> <br />The Commission recommended a $200,000 playground at the October meeting. Staff recommended in 2020 <br />a $250,000 play structure since LJWP is designated as a signature park. The cost to currently build a playground <br />like Orono Park is over $375,000. The lifespan of an LSI playground is 20-25 years. <br /> <br />Does the Commission want to revisit and consider a signature/community park type playground like Orono <br />Park? <br /> <br />Financial Impact <br />The PIF has $200,000 for 2023 to replace the current playground. There is no park dedication related to <br />the Pat Briggs development because the dedication was satisfied years ago with the dedication of LJWP. <br /> <br />Attachments <br /> Pat Briggs Approved Concept Plans