6.4. PRSR 04-08-2015■
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Parks and Recreation Commission 6.4
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Action Items April 8, 2015 Michael Hecker,Parks and Recreation Director
Item Description Reviewed by
Rivers Edge Commons Park Concept Plan Cal Portner, City Administrator
Reviewed by
Action Requested
Discussion of proposed Rivers Edge Commons Park Concept Plan.
Recommend,by motion, the Rivers Edge Commons Park Concept Plan.
Background/Discussion
At the March 11,2015 Parks and Recreation Commission Work Session presented concepts plans for the
Rivers Edge Commons Park Expansion. Based on Commission feedback,the latest concept plan
includes the following updates:
1. Elimination of the trees along the stormwater waterfall and no prairie plantings
2. Added stone steps into the river
The commission discussed the need to make the park a destination for downtown by attracting larger
capacity crowds for concerts,weddings,and providing river access. The need for retaining walls to
support the parking lots is included in the concept plans.
The next step is to refine the preferred concept recommended by the Commission to determine probable
construction and design costs. The preferred concept with costs will be discussed at an upcoming City
Council Work Session,including changes to the park that might be made,if any,before the concerts
begin this summer.
Financial Impact
The cost estimates,including design and construction costs,will be estimated once the preferred concept
is recommended by the Commission. Some of the costs might be paid for from certain city designated
funds to improve specific design elements such as the stormwater features and the retaining walls.
Attachments
• River Edge Commons Park Concept Plans
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