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PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSIONSTAFF REPORT
Meeting Date May 15, 2019
REPORT TO:
Parks and Recreation Commission
REPORT FROM: Audra Robbins, Parks and Recreation Manager
PRESENTER:
Audra Robbins
AGENDA ITEM: Wakefield Park Playground Replacement
Action Requested: Motion Discussion Public Hearing
Form of Action: Resolution Ordinance Contract/Agreement Proclamation
Policy Issue:
As part of the Parks System Master Plan implementation, staff is proposing to replace the
playground at Wakefield Park. This replacement will be funded through the Park Improvement Fund
with a not to exceed budget amount of $250,000. Staff is recommending using Northland
Recreation/Little Tykes for this project and purchasing directly off of the State Purchasing Contract.
Recommended Action:
Motion to approve the replacement of the Wakefield Park Playground.
Fiscal Impact:
Is There a Fiscal Impact? No Yes, the true or estimated cost is not to exceed $250,000
Financing source(s): Adopted Budget Budget Modification New Revenue Source
Use of Reserves Other: Monies for this project are included in the
2019 CIP PM19.02 utilizing the Park Improvement Fund.
Strategic Plan Relevance:
Financial Sustainability Integrated Communication Targeted Redevelopment
Operational Effectiveness Community Inclusiveness Infrastructure & Asset Mgmt.
The Parks System Master Plan states taking care of the existing parks system was found to be
Maplewood’s highest community priority. This means reinvesting in and upgrading parks and
facilities. One of the Community Inclusiveness goals in the Strategic Plan is to ensure that our
facilities are accessible to all residents and this will be a major factor in the design of this
playground.
Background
Upon the adoption of the Parks System Master Plan in early 2015, staff has been working with the
Parks and Recreation Commission and the City Council on an implementation plan. Two major
outcomes were to take care of what we have and to improve accessibility in our facilities. This
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project will address both of these and is an important part of the overall improvements planned for
Wakefield Park to make it a signature park in our system.
Staff is recommending utilizing Northland Recreation/Little Tykes through the State Purchasing
Contract for the design and installation of this equipment. Northland Recreation/Little Tykes are
playground industry leaders and their mission very closely relates to the goals of this project and
supports the outcomes of the Parks System Master plan.
For this project, we feel public meetings on the front end are important to create a playground that
meets the needs of our stakeholders and the community. The process we will follow for this project
is:
1.Seek approval of the Parks & Recreation Commission and City Council to move forward with
the project.
2.Meet with staff and Northland Recreation Professionals to create the design concept.
3.Hold a community meeting in May at Wakefield to gather input about the design from
residents.
4.Begin construction of the new playground in July, completing the project in August of 2019.
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