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Home My WebLink About07-15-2019 Parks Packet CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS PARKS COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA MONDAY, JULY 15, 2019 6:00 PM AT CITY HALL I. Call to Order Il. Approval of Agenda II1. Approve Parks Commission Minutes—June 17, 2019 (1) IV. Department/Commission Liaison Reports A. Arborist B. Public Works Director C. Other/ Commission Liaison Report V. Visitors/Public Comment This is an opporiurmy for the puhhc to address the Commission ivith questions or concerns not on the agenda. Please limit continents to three minutes. VI. Public Hearing None VII. Old Business A. 2019 Park Walkthrough Notes (2) VIII. New Business A. Swing Set at Cover Park (3) IX. Informational A. Oak Park Heights 60'x' Anniversary Celebration: Thursday, August 15, 6— 8 p.m. at Autumn Hills Park B. Next Meeting: Monday, August 19 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall C. Upcoming Council Meeting: Tuesday, July 23 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall X. Adjourn Page 1 of 10 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Page 2 of 10 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS PARKS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday,June 17,2019 at City Hall 1. Call to Order: Chair Weyer called the meeting to order. Present: Vice Chair Chirhart, Commissioner Bye, Commissioner Peterson, and Commissioner Thoreson; City Administrator Johnson, Public Works Director Kegley, Arborist Danielson, and.Commission Liaison Johnson. Absent: None. 11. Approval of Agenda: Commissioner Peterson, seconded by Vice Chair Chirhart, moved to approve the Agenda. Carried 5-0. 111. Approve Parks Commission Minutes—May 20, 2019: Commissioner Thoreson, seconded by Commissioner Bye, moved to approve the Minutes. Carried 5-0. IV. Department/Commission Liaison Reports: A. Arborist: No report. B. Public \Forks Director: No report. Commissioner Thoreson commended the City staff on the �N ork they do to keep the parks in great shape. C. Other/Commission Liaison Reports: Commission Liaison Johnson reported that the City Council was open to the drinking fountains but requested staff look into alternatives that would be less expensive, and they expressed the same concerns about the Lookout Tower concept as the Parks Commissioners did. She also reported the City did not receive the AARP grant that was applied for. City Administrator Johnson provided the Parks Commission with a copy of a flyer he received from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources suggesting ways to obtain fitness in parks using trails and benches. He said he wanted to pass it along to the Parks Commissioners to think about as they discussed fitness equipment in the future.. V. Visitor/Public Comment: A. Summer 2019 Monarch Butterfly Conservation Pro'ect—Presentation by Kimberly Faurot: Ms. Faurot provided an update on her project that she started in the City in 2010 where she collects eggs, raises caterpillars, and releases monarch butterflies. She said her project has shifted recently from raising to providing habitat. Commissioner Thoreson requested she write an article for the City newsletter. Commissioner Peterson asked if there was something the City could do to make the parks more pollinator friendly. Public Works Director Kegley said staff could look into it. Vice Chair Chirhart suggested the City ask Ms. Faurot to come back and provide an update at the end of summer. Page 3 of 10 Parks Commission Minutes June 17, 2019 Page 2 of 2 VI. Public Hearings: None VII. Old Business: A. Drinking Fountains: Public Works Director reported that the City Council asked staff to come up with cost-saving measures. He reviewed his memo that was included in the Parks Commission packet providing alternatives to the original request. The Commissioners discussed options and suggested just doing one fountain at the current time with the nicer looking fountain. The consensus was that Oak Park Crossing Park was a priority. Commissioner Thoreson, seconded by Commissioner Bye, moved that the Parks Commission recommend to the City Council a water fountain install at Oak Park Crossing Park with the fountain that included a dog bowl, and at a later time reassess another fountain at Swager Park. Carried 5-0. VIII. New Business: None IX. Informational: A. Next Meeting: Monday, July 15 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall B. Upcoming Council Meeting: Tuesday, June 25 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall X. Adjouzzi: Vice Chair Chirhart, seconded by Chair Weyer, moved to adjourn the meeting. Carried 5-0. Respectfully submitted, Jennifer Pinski City Clerk Page 4 of 10 Action List Status v Autumn Hills (5-20-19) • No Comments Swager(5-20-19) • Add another backboard for single practice in the tennis court Not Started • Add a horse shoe pit Not Started • General Maintenance on old playground equipment In Progress • Add sand to playground area In Progress • Add solar powered lights along trail Not Started • Add a drinking fountain On Hold • Paint the lady bug play equipment Complete V Brekke Park (5-20-19) • Paint hockey boards Complete • Replace the chain link fence on the north end of the hockey rink Not Started • Replace or repair the lower ball field backstop Not Started • Add trails to the north perimeter of the park Not Started • Add steps to the west side of the main park shelter building Not Started v Cover Walkthrough with Resident Pam Patrick (5-22-19) • Fix/Replace the garden rock retaining wall along peller Ave Not Started • Add rip rap to the down spouts on the east side of the building Not Started • Add plants behind the shelter in the garden area (buckthorn was removed) Not Started • Extend concrete walk to exterior drinking fountain Complete • Add a swing set In Progress v Cover Park(6-17-19) • Remove the chain link fence along the east edge of the park-replace with split rail fence Not Started • Create and post a sign recognizing Pam Patrick's efforts for maintaining the garden Not Started v Oak Park Crossing Park (6-17-19) • Plant trees in the parking lot area (Private Property) Not Started • Add a drinking fountain near the shelter In Progress V Valley View(6-17-19) • Replace the fence and easement trail Not Started • Add ADA table and pad near the playground area Not Started • Add mulch to the playground In Progress Page 5 of 10 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Page 6 of 10 City of Oak Park Heights 14168 Oak Park Blvd. N•Box 2007.Oak Park Heights,MN 55082•Phone(651)439-4439•Fax(651)439-0574 July 5', 2019 MEMO TO: Park Commission FROM: Eric Johnson, City A i or RE: Swing Set 1 have received an inquiry from a resident who li es near Cover Park to see if the City could install a swi«g- set at that Park.At this time, I am still checki n pricing, but is typically$2,000 to$4,000 depending on final size and materials. Enclosed is some be ' ning information from a supplied the City has often used. Page 7 of 10 Eric Johnson From: Briana <briana@mnwiplay.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 2, 2019 3:22 PM To: Eric Johnson Cc: Harlan Lehman Subject: RE: Swings Attachments: Swings2 7.2.19.pdf Please see attached photo below and note this isn't exact, but close. Also, the proposed options are both galvanized steel-not painted as below. We have also attached the second option to this email. 9 t I M From: Eric Johnson<eajohnson@cityofoakparkheights.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 2,2019 2:28 PM To: Briana <briana@mnwiplay.com> Cc: Harlan Lehman <harlan@mnwiplay.com> Subject: RE: Swings Could you send pictures of this From: Briana <briana mnwiplay.com> Sent: Tuesday,July 2, 2019 2:27 PM To: Eric Johnson<eajohnson@cityofoakparkheights.com> 1 Page 8 of 10 Minnesota/Wisconsin Playground 5101 Highway 55,Suite 6000 LE77� /nE'E Golden Valley,Minnesota 55422 QUOTE Ph.800-622-5425 763-546-7787 A PLAYCORS C�ry Fax 763-546-5050 info@mnwiplay.com 07/02/2019 Swings City of Oak Park Heights Ship To Zip: 55082 Atte: Eric A Johnson 14168 Oak park Blvd North Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Phone: 651-439-4439 eajohnson@cityofoakparkheights.com Quantity Part# Description 1 8542 GameTime-Ada 8'Ht Swing Frame,2 318" $852.00 $852.00 Toprail- 2 8908 GarneTime -Belt Seat 2 3/8"Od(8908) $241.00 $482.00 SubTotal: $1,334.00 Freight, $535.33 Total Amount: $1,869.33 This quotation is subject to polices in the current Gametime Park and Playground catalog and the following terms and conditions.Our quotation is based on shipment of all items at one time to a single destination,unless noted,and changes are subject to price adjustment.Purchases in excess of$1,000.00 to be supported by your written purchase order made out to Gametime,c/o Minnesota/Wisconsin Playground. Pricing:f.o.b.factory,firm for 30 days from date of quotation.A tax-exempt certificate is needed at time of order entry for all orders whether from tax-supported goverment agencies or not. Sales tax,if applicable,will be added at time of invoice unless a tax exempt certificate is provided at time of order entry. Payment terms:net 30 days for tax supported governmental agencies.Should this quotation be forwarded to an agency not listed on this quote, credit terms,as well as other terms and conditions herein,may be need to be altered. For instance,non-tax supported organization purchasing any or all products and/or services quoted herein may require full payment for that amount due at time of order entry. Remaining balance owed by tax supported agency,if any,shall still be net 30 days. A 1.5%per month finance charge will be imposed on all past due accounts.Equipment shall be invoiced separately from other services and shall be payable in advance of those services and project completion.Retainage not accepted. Exclusions:unless specifically included,this quotation excludes all site work and landscaping;removal of existing equipment;acceptance of equipment and off-loading;storage of goods prior to installation;equipment assembly and installation;safety surfacing;borders and drainage provisions. Order Information: Bill To: Ship To: Company: Project Flame: Attn: Attn: Address: Address: City,State,Zip: City,State,Zip: Contact: Contact: Tel• Tel: Fax: Fax: Page 1 of 2 Page 9 of 10 Minnesota/Wisconsin Playground 5101 Highway 55,Suite 6000 TE , nrIeTime0 Golden Valley,Minnesota 55422 25370 Ph. 800-622-5425 763-546-7787 .PLAYCORE . Fax 763-546-5050 info@mnwiplay.com 07/02/2019 Swings 2 City of Oak Park Heights Ship To Zip: 55082 Attn: Eric A Johnson 14168 Oak park Blvd North Oak Park Heights,MN 55082 Phone: 651-439-4439 eajolmson@cityofoakparkheights.com Quantity Part# Description Unit Price Amoum 1 12583 GameTime-Ada Primetime Swing Frame,3 $1,215.00 $1,215.00 112"Od- Color 1 5151 GameTime-Pt Solo Swing Frame 3 112"X 8" $1,172.00 $1,172.00 Color 2 8910 GameTime-Belt Seat 3 1/2"Od(8910) $246.00 $492.00 1 8696 GameTime-Encl Seat 3 1/2"(8696) $307.00 $307.00 SubTotal: $3,186.00 Freight: $1,125.10 Total Amount: $4,311.10 This quotation is subject to polices in the current Gametime Park and PIayground catalog and the following terms and conditions.Our quotation is based on shipment of all items at one time to a single destination,unless noted,and changes are subject to price adjustment.Purchases in excess of$1,000.00 to be supported by your written purchase order made out to Gametime,c/o Minnesota/Wisconsin Playground. Pricing.f o.b,factory,firm for 30 days from date of quotation.A tax-exempt certificate is needed at time of order entry for all orders whether from tax-supported goverment agencies or not. Sales tax,if applicable,will be added at time of invoice unless a tax exempt certificate is provided at time of order entry. Payment terms:net 30 days for tax supported governmental agencies.Should this quotation be forwarded to an agency not listed on this quote, credit terms,as well as other terns and conditions herein,may be need to be altered. For instance,non-tax supported organization purchasing any or all products and/or services quoted herein may require full payment for that amount due at time of order entry. Remaining balance owed by tax supported agency,if any,shall still be net 30 days. A 1.5%per month finance charge will be imposed on all past due accounts.Equipment shall be invoiced separately from other services and shall be payable in advance of those services and project completion.Retainage not accepted. Shipment:order shall ship within 45-60 days after GameTime's receipt and acceptance of your purchase order,color selections,approved submittals,and receipt of deposit,if required. Submittals:our design proposal reflects the spirit and intent of the project plans and specifications.While some variations may exist between our quotation and the project design,the differences do not materially affect the intended use.GameTime designs and specifications are unique and not intended to be identical in all respects to other manufacturers.We shall submit for review and approval by the owner's representative detailed drawings depicting the equipment to be furnished accompanied by specifications describing materials.Once approved,these drawings and specifications shall constitute the final documents for the project and shall take precedence over all other requirements. Exclusions:unless specifically included,this quotation excludes all site work and landscaping;removal of existing equipment;acceptance of equipment and off-loading;storage of goods prior to installation;equipment assembly and installation;safety surfacing;borders and drainage provisions. 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