04-08-2014 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

April 8, 2014 Leslie Klat, 1520 23rd Avenue NW, questioned what a rain garden was and how it was used. Civil Engineer II Schlichting indicated a rain garden was used to temporarily store water along the right -of -way and was planted with special native plantings. Mr. Klat noted he has had water leaking at the shutoff point in his yard. He requested this be fixed during the improvement project. Public Works Director Wyffels noted the water services up to the curb stops would be replaced by the City through the reconstruction project and this would create a new connection for the homeowner. Motion by Councilmember Jacobsen, seconded by Councilmember Bauman to close the Public Hearing. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays - Motion Carried The Public Hearing was closed at 7:05 p.m. Motion by Councilmember Jacobsen, seconded by Councilmember Burg to adopt the Resolution ordering Project 14 -1, 2014 Street Rehabilitation as proposed in the Feasibility Study, authorize staff to proceed with the preparation of the plans and specifications and designate the City Engineer as the engineer for this improvement. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays -Motion Carried Council Business 1. Consideration to Authorize City Project 13 -11, New Brighton Community Center Restroom and Locker Room Renovation to be Advertised for Bid. Report No. 14-075. City Manager Lotter explained Assistant Parks and Recreation Director Hicks would be presenting this item to Council. Assistant Parks and Recreation Director Hicks reported the purpose of this item was to advance the Community Center Locker Room project to the next step, which was to create bid documents and publicly advertise for bids. Staff explained the tentative timeline would have the project advertised in May, with the bid opening taking place in June. He reported the Council hired Rosa Architectural Group to develop plans to improve /renovate the existing space. As part of the review /planning process, Rosa Architectural Group hosted focus groups meeting with New Brighton Community Center user groups and the Parks, Recreation and Environmental Commission. As a result of these meetings, plans were generated to include restroom and locker room renovations to improve the functionality while meeting modern standards and building code requirements. He noted the NBCC restrooms and locker rooms were originally constructed in 1994 and were scheduled to be improved in 2009. Russ Rosa, Rosa Architectural Group, reviewed in detail the plans for the men's and women's restroom and locker room areas. He described the building materials and finishes that were chosen for the renovations. It was noted the HVAC system would be improved to increase ventilation in the lock rooms. He reported a family restroom was included in the plans and would provide full restroom facilities, along with a baby changing station and privacy for nursing mothers. The upper level restroom renovation was discussed in detail. Assistant Parks and Recreation Director Hicks discussed the financing in detail stating the City had $559,500 available for the project. He noted the estimated expense for the project was $585,200 plus a 10% contingency. Staff recommended the Council authorize the NBCC Page 4 of 8 Council Business 1. Consideration to Authorize City Project 13 -11, New Brighton Community Center Restroom and Locker Room Renovation to be Advertised for Bid. Report No. 14475.