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I I I Council Meeting Minutes March 14,2000 Page 3 Council Business. continued FSC Manager Steve Rymer presented the specifications and plans for the Hansen Park Bridge replacement. Two existing pedestrian bridges will be replaced and an additional pedestrian bridge will be installed over the Rice Creek Watershed Dam. The bridge type will be structurally sound, easily maintained, and aesthetically pleasing. Staff is working with the Rice Creek Watershed District to ensure that the bridge locations and installation are in compliance with watershed requirements. The bridges will be of steel girder construction with treated wood decks and hand rails. This type of construction allows for replacement of parts if necessary. The bid opening will be April 5, and the bid award is April 11. The bridges will be installed this Spring. Samuelson is excited that the third bridge will provide an exit through the park to 7th St. Motion by Gunderman, seconded by Samuelson, to APPROVE THE HANSEN PARK BRIDGE SPECIFICATIONS AND TO AUTHORIZE STAFF TO SOLICIT BIDS FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF THE BRIDGES. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried. Park and Recreation Director Maurie Anderson presented the plans and specifications for the Park Shelter Buildings and Trail Lighting System. The improvements include four new park shelters at Sunny Square, Freedom, Hansen, and Totem Pole Parks, and trail and parking lot lighting in most parks. Each building would have restrooms, dividable meeting space, vaulted ceilings, wood paneling, gas fireplace, sink with cabinet and other amenities. The design allows for either room to be used independently, and the bathrooms open to the public without opening the entire building. The project cost is $250,000 per building which excludes demolition, landscaping and furnishings. The building would be controlled by card access instead of keys which would allow remote access. Controls for the trail lights will be time clock with photo cell override and every third light will be wired separately for security purposes. Larson asked if each building will have a refrigerator available for public use. Anderson said the preference would be not to have a refrigerator because of cleaning and health issues. If one were installed, it could be located in the locked mechanical room. The smaller activity room will have a cabinet with sink and storage area, and the electrical wiring will accommodate small appliances. Motion by Samuelson, seconded by Hoffman, to APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR PARK SHELTER BUILDINGS AND TRAIL LIGHTING SYSTEM AND AUTHORIZE BIDS. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried. Council Business Plans and Specs for Bridges at Hansen Park Report 00-063 Plans and Specs for Park Shelters and Lighting Report 00-064