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1i <br /> Item: 7 <br /> ElkMemorandum <br /> River <br /> To: Parks and Recreation Commission <br /> From: Michael Hecker,Parks and Recreation Director <br /> Date: December 12, 2018 <br /> Subject: Director's Report <br /> This report is a monthly highlight of department activities related to collaborations, strategic <br /> planning, staff changes/developments, and park operations. <br /> Sales Tax Referendum Plan—ActiveElkRiver.com <br /> The ActiveElkRiver site will remain in place with updates on the projects. The Council is expected <br /> to provide staff direcion on December 17. The sales tax implementation requires legislative <br /> approval,which is expected late in the session,May. <br /> Woodland Trails Shelter and Nature Play Design Services <br /> We sought park design firm proposals to prepare plans, specifications and coordinate bidding for <br /> the construction of a new picnic shelter and the design of nature play area within Woodland Trails <br /> Regional Park. The firm will work closely with staff and the recently-formed Woodland Trails <br /> Regional Park Committee. <br /> Proposals were received from three design firms—WSB, SFR and HKGi. WSB was selected. Their <br /> proposal had the best project understanding and a demonstrated team experience for all aspects of <br /> the scope of work,including landscape architecture,mechanical, and electrical engineering. <br /> The WSB proposal also outlined the connection trails required to establish ADA accessibility to the <br /> new play features. The goal is to have construction documents ready in time for bidding by late <br /> March. The consultant fees for this project were budgeted in the Park Improvement Fund. <br /> Woodland Trails Regional Park Committee Site Visit <br /> The Woodland Trails Regional Park Committee had a site visit to Woodland Trails on November <br /> 29. The location of the play features incorporated in the grant were reviewed. The regional park <br /> status required a master plan,which was approved by the city council, and the grant application cited <br /> the master plan for our grant award. <br /> FOIEHEO HY <br /> N:\Departments\Parks and Recreation\Commission\Packets\2018\12-12-18 PRC Packet\Director's Report 12-12-18.docx NATURE <br />