6.9. SR 03-02-1998.ity of
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MEMORANDUM
Item #6.~.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Mayor & City Council
Pat Klaers, City Admi~is~trator
March 2, 1998
Varsity Field Improvements
On October 27, 1997, the City Council authorized up to $6,000 for
improvements at the varsity field for fencing, scoreboard, and water. I would
like to advise the City Council that the fencing improvements at the varsity
field have taken place. The city and school both contributed about $3,100
into this project.
The balance of approximately $2,900 is available for additional
improvements. I have authorized Phil Hals to have water installed near the
first base dugout so that the field can be watered down prior to games. This
work will cost about $2,900. Phil will be working with Big Jon's Construction
Company to accomplish this work. For your information, we have used Big
Jon's on the Heritage I - II drainage issue, work on the eastern athletic fields,
the utility improvements at the ice arena in 1996, and he also provides snow
removal services for the city. Phil is comfortable working with this firm and
this water improvement will be completed prior to April 1998.
To have a drinking fountain installed outside of the first base dugout would
cost another $1,500-$2,000. This fountain is pre-made and, according to Phil,
is vandal proof. If the city wants this fountain installed it would be our
financial obligation and the source of funds would be the same as the original
$6,000; which is our park equipment/infrastructure reserve. Staff supports
this additional expenditure of up to $2,000 for the fountain.
Regarding the scoreboard, Roger can provide and update the Council at the
meeting, but I understand that arrangements have been made with a soft
drink company to donate a scoreboard and that the school is in charge of
installation.
13065 Orono Parkway · P.O. Box 490 · Elk River, MN 55330 · TDD & Phone: (612) 441-7420 · Fax: (612) 441-7425
Recommended Action
It is recommended that the City Council approve the expenditure of up to
another $2,000 out of the park equipment/infrastructure reserve for the
installation of a drinking fountain at the varsity field.
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