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1991-01-15 Parks and Rec Comm Agenda PacketNOTE: Pre -Meeting Discussion with Architect regarding Design of Mendakota Comfort Station (Station 19 Architects and Councilmember Blesener) - 6:30 P.M. CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA PARKS AND RECREATION AGENDA JANUARY 15, 1991 - 7:00 P.M. 1. Call to order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of the December 11, 1990 Minutes 4. Referendum - Priority Setting for Remaining Projects 5. Verbal Updates - NSP Substation Park Inventory Kensington Lawsuit Mendakota Progress 6. Adjourn CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS MEMO January 4, 1990 To: Parks and Recreation Commission Members From: Kevin Batchelder, Administrative Assista Subject: Architectural Design of Mendakota Park Buildings Keith Sjoquist, Station 19 Architects At a previous Parks and Recreation Commission meeting, the Commission discussed the type of comfort station that should be installed as part of the Mendakota Park improvements. The City Council, at its January 2, 1991 meeting, selected Station 19 Architects and their bid for the design of the buildings in this park. (Please see attached December 28, 1990 memo.) Councilmember Blesener desired that Park Commissioners have the opportunity to provide further input into the architectural design discussion as Mr. Sjoquist and his firm begin work. The staff meeting with Mr. Sjoquist has thus been moved to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday evening before the regular Parks Commission meeting in order that interested Commissioners may attend. The purpose of the meeting will be to give the architects direction as to the programming and amenities of the buildings in Mendakota Park, given the budget. ACTION REQUIRED Discuss design of Mendakota Park comfort station and picnic shelter with architect and staff. Voluntary attendance. Staff was pleased with both architects in the interview however Station 19's proposed cost for services were somewhat lower than Schwartz/Weber's: Structure Comfort Station Picnic Shelter Band Shelter (schematic only) TOTAL FEES Proposed Costs for Services Station 19 Schwartz/Weber $4,500 $6,750 $2,250 $2,000* $ 600 $ 750 $9,500 *This is an estimated cost, the architect was confused and did not bid on this item. We recommend that the City utilize the services of the Station 19 Architects to prepare the construction documents for an approximately 500 square foot comfort station with a two -level observation deck, an approximately 500 square foot picnic shelter and the schematic design for a future bandshelter. ACTION REQUIRED: If Council desires to implement the recommendation they should approve the selection of Station 19 Architects to do the structural design work for Mendakota Park, authorize staff to negotiate an acceptable contract for services with Station 19, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreed upon contract. JED/GK:dfw CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA PARRS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES DECEMBER 11, 1990 The regular meeting of the Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation Commission was held on Tuesday December 11, 1990 in the City Hall Conference Room, 1101 Victoria Curve. Chair John Huber called the meeting to order at 7:00 o'clock p.m. The following members were present: Huber, Kleinglass, Damberg, Hunter and Lundeen. Katz and Spicer were excused. Councilmember Jan Blesener was present as an invited guest. Staff members present were Parks Project Manager Guy Kullander, Administrative Assistant Kevin Batchelder, Parks Leadperson Terry Blum and Parks Maintenance Worker Mike Mackzo. Barry Warner, of Barton-Aschman, was present. Residents present were Keith Heaver, Jamie Lerbs, Tom Shields, Randy McNamara and Jim Kilburg. MINUTES Commissioner Hunter moved approval of the November 13, 1990 and the November 27, 1990 Parks and Recreation minutes. Commissioner Damberg seconded. AYES: 5 NAYS: 0 MENDAROTA PARR PLANS Chair John Huber explained that Barry Warner, of Barton-Aschman, had revised plans to present based on recent discussions with the Parks and Recreation Commission, City Council, department heads and other staff. Huber introduced Mr. Warner to everyone present. Mr. Warner explained the site conditions, constraints and opportunities for those present. Mr. Warner stated that the Parks and Recreation Commission had reviewed four concepts, recommended one concept to City Council, who had provided direction and suggestions. Mr. Warner stated that he had then met with staff, including public safety and engineering, for further review and that the plan he was presenting tonight is a result of all this input. Mr. Warner stated that Keith Heaver, a developer in Mendakota was present and that a potential tennis court dedication might be a part of this plan. Mr. Warner stated that during the staff review the Police Chief had suggested that no on -street parking be allowed. Mr. Warner stated that this would mean more parking lot costs and that the area for free skating would be impinged. Mr. Warner softball players, their families and friends. He stated that spectators should be of primary concern and that the comfort station building should provide a second level balcony building. He distributed pictures of such a structure used at the Eagan softball complex. The central, civic oriented area was discussed by the Commission. This discussion included a review of the picnic shelter area and the ability to scatter picnic tables throughout the park, the location of the drop off area in the parking lot, and the fact that a master plan would include areas for future uses that would not be built now such as the band shell. The distances of outfield fences were discussed and found to be adequate. The softball players present felt that the side fences on the fields were not necessary. Everyone concurred that the fence along Dodd Road was necessary. Lights for the playing fields were discussed. Barry Warner stated that this design would be able to accommodate lights in the future, that the ballfield layout is very adaptable to lighting. He stated there would be no significant cost savings by anticipating these improvements now and roughing them in. Councilmember Blesener directed staff to research the NSP CUP approval to see if they have fulfilled all required landscape screening that their approval may have been conditioned on. She stated that the community should be made aware that the master plan for this park includes the possibility of lighting the softball fields for nighttime use. Commissioner Lundeen stated that it would be necessary for the City of Mendota Heights to grow into full capacity use of the fields and the resultant need to light the fields. MENDAROTA PARR COSTS Barry Warner presented his preliminary cost estimates for the preferred design. He stated that without the optional add on items and with a 5% contingency that the preliminary estimate for construction is $784,590. Mr. Warner stated that this estimate is preliminary until it is engineered and that the estimates are based on recent bidding conducted by his firm and our experience with the Sibley facility. Mr. Warner went through each line - item. He stated that the major variables are the cost of the parking lot, the excavation and grading work. Management Contingency line item for the production and mailing of the City Trail Map. Commissioner Kleinglass seconded the motion. AYES: NAYS: PRIORITY ITEMS FOR 1991 Parks Project Manager Guy Kullander presented a list of projects for completion in the near future in order to discuss priorities. He stated staff desired to know the Commission's emphasis on certain projects and if there were other projects they may wish to add to the list. The list consists of the following projects (in no particular order of priority): 1. Park Ordinances, Rules and Regulations 2. Mayfield Heights Trail section 3. Neighborhood park improvements in response to requests. 4. Trail maps 5. 1991 Construction besides Mendakota Park 6. Sign System for Trails and Parks. 7. Scheduling System for Parks and Facilities. 8. Maintenance policies. 9. Long Range planning. 10. Others. These items were discussed for staffs benefit and direction. Administrative Assistant Batchelder stated that the process for revising and updating the various park ordinances in one complete and current Park Ordinance involves research, community input, risk management assessment, public safety input, maintenance policy review, Commission review, legal review and, finally, public hearings and City Council approval, all of which needs careful consideration. ADJOURN There being no further business, the Parks and Recreation Commission adjourned the meeting at 9:10 o'clock p.m. Respectfully submitted, Kevin BatchelAA Administrativt CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS MEMO January 4, 1990 To: Parks and Recreation Commission Members From: Kevin Batchelder, Administrative Assista42 Subject: Priority Setting for Remaining Referendum Projects DISCUSSION At the time City Council ordered final plans and specifications for the development of Mendakota Park the funding for the remaining referendum projects came into question. City Council desired that the Park and Recreation Commission study the remaining funding and the work to be completed in order to set priorities and report back to City Council. The Parks Commission should spend the majority of tonight's meeting discussing and setting priorities of the remaining referendum projects. The following items have been attached as background information for this discussion. 1. December 18th memo from Guy Kullander - This memo outlines the the unfinished park improvements, their estimated costs and feasibility. 2. December 13th memo from Barry Warner - This memo provides the cost estimate for the construction of Mendakota Park as ordered in the final plans and specifications. 3. December 4th memo from Guy Kullander - This memo discusses the 1990 expenditures for the park referendum. 4. September 13 and 14th memo from Kevin Batchelder - This was the status report on Parks Improvements in 1990 and lists the components of the referendum. The unfinished work projects that need to be prioritized are all included in the December 18, 1990 memo from Guy Kullander. Mr. Kullander will be prepared to present staff's perception of priorities, based on previous discussions, as a starting point for tonight's discussion. ACTION REQUIRED Discuss and generate a list of priorities and recommendations for the remaining referendum work and report to City Council. TO: FROM: SUBJECT: DISCUSSION CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS MEMO December 18, 1990 Mayor, City Council and City Administrator Guy Kullander, Parks Project Manager Future Expenditures for Park Improvements Future park and trail improvements have three sources of funding to draw upon: the balance from Issue 1 = $806,000; Issue 2 = $700,000, and the special park fund = $325,OOO for a total of $1,831,0000 Development of the Mendakota Site has been estimated to cost around $800,000. Issue 2 was to be reserved for future land acquisition and development of the third ballfield site (Kensington). In addition to the above commitments several trail segments, some funded by the referendum, some not, have been identified by the Park and Recreation Commission as desirable segments in the trail system. Exact funding needs are difficult to determine but range from $40,000 to $200,000 (see Tables 1 and 2). Many of these segments after further review by the Parks and Recreation Commission will not be built due to cost, difficult topography, or lack of approvals from other governmental agencies. RECOMMENDATION I recommend that the Parks and Recreation Commission should prepare a needs and priority list of all unbuilt trail segments and park improvements, and identify funding source. ACTION REQUIRED No action required by Council, this is for information only. NOTE: Please see memorandum dated December 4, 1990 which was submitted at the last Council meeting. Attachments December la, 199U Tau)le 2 UMFINISNED PARK IMPROVEMENTS CONTINUED TRAILS -�, length Built Build Ref. Estimates Segment Miles 1990 1991 Future Budget Cost Comment Marie: 135E to Dodd .52 yes •• •• yes " Dodd to Delaware .68 yes •• •• yes Victoria: Lex. to Marie .93 yes •• •• yes •• •' Douglas to Celia .12 yes •• •• yes •• Celia To Hwy 13 .36 •• •• yes $30,000 80.40,000 County & MSA Participation Victoria•H19h land Perk .14 yes •- •• yea -• •' Valley: Marie to Hwy 13 1.10 yes •• •• yes •• Upgraded: gravel to bit. Park: Marie to Hwy 110 .51 yes ••IVyes •• Upgraded: gravel to bit. Crown Pt. to Dodd .32 yes •• •• yes •• Upgraded: gravel to bit. Dodd Rd: Hwy 110 to McDonalds .08 yes •• •• no •• Added by Parks & Rec. Wentworth Park .37 yes •• •• no •• Added by Parks & Rec. Wentworth: Wachtler to Dodd .40 yes •• •• yes •- Upgraded to off•road Wachtler: Wentworth to Emerson .34 yes •• •• yes •• Upgraded to off -road Emerson to Hwy 13 .34 •• •• yea no $250000 Off•road (county) ivy Hill Park .20 yea •• .. yes •• .. Delaware: Marie to Hwy 110 .49 •• yes •• 815,600 $20,000 Off•road Hwy 110 to Huber yea •• •• yes •• County: widen shoulders Huber to Copperfield .46 .35 •• •• maybe $38,000 $60,000+ Difficult plus County approval Mendota Heights Rd. Dodd to 35E .57 •• yes •• no $0,9,000 MSA Participation Hwy 55 to Hwy 13 .83 •• yes .. no $0.13,000 MSA Participation Wagon Wheel Trail .89 •- -• yes no $0.304000 MSA Participation Barton-Aschman Associates, Inc. 111 Third Avenue South, Suite 350 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401 USA MEMORANDUM T0: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: City of Mendota Heights Barry Warner December 13, 1990 Phone:(612)332-0421 Fax:(612) 332-6180 Mendakota Ballfield Complex - Revised Preliminary Cost Estimate The cost estimate for the Mendakota Community Park and Ballfield Complex has been revised consistent with changes to the design and development program. As was noted with the previous cost estimate, these numbers are preliminary and subject to change as the project's detail design is undertaken. However, we are confident that these costs represent the upper value range for constructing and implementing the specified facilities. Those cost estimate line items most subject to change during detail design include: Item 2. Excavation and Embankment - Grading for the complex has not been completed at this time although the estimated value should not exceed the estimated price. Item 3. Topsoil Borrow - The quantity and quality of existing topsoil on the site is unknown. Therefore, the total cost for topsoil will not be determined until construction activities commence. Item 9. Ballfield Fencing - Design input from the softball players has reduced the amount of fence required. We believe that 55,000 to $10,000 will be subtracted from our estimated cost. Item 12. Parking Lot - We recommend that the parking lot be completed as designed at 156 spaces. However, the cost for construction is likely to decrease once grading and other quantities are determined. Item 27. Picnic Shelter - The exact picnic shelter cost will be determined by the size of picnic shelter desired by the city. Item 28. Storage and Concessions Building - Input from the softball community has indicated a need for a larger building. Costs may increase up to 50 percent. The Park Commission moved to include: Item B. Six-foot Wide Bituminous Trail, and Item E. Sidewalk Trail Adjacent Park as a part of the project. Actual trail cost is subject to change pending the length of alignment arrived upon. OV08 woo Y :o .b� n m Pi' DODO ROAD c CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS COPY MEMO December 4, 1990 To: Mayor, City Council and City Administrator From: Guy Kullander, Parks Project Manager Subject: 1990 Expenditures for Park Improvements As of November 1, 1990 approximately $1,998,000.00 has been expended or committed towards park improvements. Land Purchase: Sibley $112 000 Mendakota $525,000 $637,000 $ 637,000 Overhead: Staff $196,400 Consultants $ 38,100 Architects $ 61500 $241,000 $ 241,000 Construction: Sibley $401,400 Trails $332,000 Parks $340,400 Park Improv. $ 32,300 $ 1,106,000 $ 1,106,000 Bonding: $ 14,000 $ 11998,000 FUNDING Funding for the above expenditures came from Issue #1 of the Referendum. To this $2.7 million can be added $98,000 of M.S.A. and County cost sharing funds, plus $6,000 from School District #197 for requested additional work resulting in a total of $2,804,000.00 that can be applied towards park improvements. Recognizing the above expenditures, the uncommitted balance for Issue #1 is as follows: Beginning Allocation $2,804,000 Expenditures 1.998,000 Uncommitted balance $ 806,000 other park related funding sources include: Issue $2 Special Park Fund $ 700,000 325,000 $1,025,000 for a total uncommitted amount of $1,831,000 ($806,000 + $1,025,000). In the past, the City has been very cautious in expending funds from the Special Park Fund due to unknown future park needs. The Special Park Fund has been built over the years with developer cash park dedications. Future improvements to be funded from Referendum Issue #1 are: * Minor ballfield improvements in existing parks * Walking trails - approximately 6 to 9 miles during next five years (Some sections will be paid for as part of highway improvements) * Paths and viewing blind in Friendly Marsh Park COMPARISION OF BIIDGET AND E%PENDITIIRES The following table compares the amounts budgeted in the referendum to actual expenditures: BUDGETED SPENT REMAINING OVER Upgrade improvements BUDGET to existing parks $ 49,000 $ 36,000 $ 13,000 - Sibley Complex (Includes land) $498,000 $595,000 0 $37,000 New/Existing Park Improvements $393,000 $396,000 0 $ 31000 Trails $598,000 $407,000 $191,000 - Kensington $546,000 $ 25,000 $521,000 - Mendakota: Land $5001000 $525, 000 0 $25,000 Improvements $116,000 0 $116,000 - $ 2,7001000 $1,984,000 $841,000 $125,000 Bonding Costs: $ 14,000 $1,998,000 The last two columns in the above table represent possible costs to the City in the total amount of $966,000 ($841,000 + $125,000). In addition, construction costs at Mendakota above and beyond the $116,000 noted in the table would also be an added City cost. SUMMARY To summarize, the remaining funds and the potential future costs tally as follows: Remaining Funds Balance Issue #1 Issue #2 Special Park Fund Total Potential Future Costs Remaining Amount Over Budget Amount Mendakota Park Work Total $ 806,000 $ 700,000 325.000 $1,831,000 $ 841,000 $ 125,000 Additional information on the estimated costs £or developing Mendakota Park will be presented to Council this evening. ACTION REOIIIRED Council should designate funding sources) for Mendakota Park Improvements, either tonight or on December 18, 1990 when the final schematic will be on the agenda. CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS MEMO September 24, 1990 To: All Members of 1989 Citizens Park Review Committee From: Kevin Batchelder, Administrative Assistan Subject: Status Report on Parks Referendum DISCUSSION The City Council requested that staff prepare a status report on the progress of the Parks Referendum now that the construction season for 1990 is winding down. This request was partially in response to inquiries from members of the Citizens Park Review Committee who were interested in a detailed report of the progress on the Parks Referendum, City Council and the Parks and Recreation Commission acknowledged the report at their September meetings and have requested that each member of the Citizens Park Review Committee be mailed a copy. Please find enclosed copy. Should anyone have any questions, comments or suggestions about the Status Report that is enclosed, or any concerns about the development of the parks improvements in your neighborhood or on your favorite trail, please contact either Parks Project Manager Guy Kullander or myself at 452-1850, The Parks and Recreation Commission will be working this winter on the designs for 1991 construction and to fine tune the improvements made this summer. They are interested in suggestions about the park improvements in your neighborhood. CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS MEMO September 13, 1990 To: Mayor, City Council, Parks and Recreation Commis& (itd 1989 Citizens Park Review Committee From: Kevin Batchelder, Administrative ASsistag� Guy Kullander, Parks Project Manager ✓� Subject: Status Report on Parks Improvements Referendum This report on the status of the 1989 Parks Referendum was ordered by City Council to provide information on the accomplishments that have occurred now that the 1990 construction season is substantially complete and to highlight the direction that the park improvements will take in 1991. The following outline provides a quick breakdown of the components of the Park Referendum approved in August 1989 and the funding authority that was earmarked for the various categories. Existing Parks New Neighborhood Parks - 250,000 Trails - 700,000 Kensington Park - 450,000 Sibley Land Purchase - 125,000 Sibley Development - 325,000 Mendakota Park Ballfield - 50,000 Third Ballfield Land Purchase - 500,000 Sub -total $ 2,700,000 Allocation for Future Development and Land Purchase $ 700.000 Total $ 31400,000 Includes $50,000 for regrading and reseeding of existing ballfields. CONTRACTS AWARDED IN 1990 The City Council awarded contracts in 1990 for Playground Equipment, Neighborhood Parks Improvements, Bicycle/Pedestrian Trails, New Neighborhood Parks and Sibley Park. In addition to contracts awarded to consultants and contractors, the City's Engineering staff has completed design work and the City's Public Works crews have participated in construction work to reduce costs. All contracts approved other work are ongoing in 1990 by Council for and final costs will park not improvements and be available for several months. estimated costs inspection charges park improvements. Expenditures used in the for overhead, consultant and materials supplied to table below includes fees, engineering, city crews engaged in Percent of Recommended Referendum Improvements Current ** Completed in ISSUE 1 Budget* Expenditures Balance 1990 Existing Parks $ 340,000 $295,000 $ 45,000 90% New Neighborhood parks: Victoria Highlands 84,000 90,000 -( 6,000) 100% Hagstrom-King 18,000 25,000 -( 7,000) 100% Mendakota 116,000 0 116,000 0 Trails 598,000 280,000 318,000 55% Kensington 546,000 19,000 527,000 0 Sibley 498,000 569,000 -(71,000) 96% Third Site (Land) 500,000 0 500,000 0 $ 21700,000 $1,278,000 $ 114221000 ISSUE 2 Allocation for Future Development 700,000 $ 31400,000 * Budgeted amount may not reflect the earlier listed allocated amount in the table on page 1 as portions of trails within parks, play equipment and other amenities have been apportioned to the budget for the parks in which they occur. ** Projects under contract or work in progress. Includes estimate for overhead, engineering, survey and consultants or architect fees. 1990 IMPROVEMENTS 1. Neighborhood Parks The 1990 contracts include the majority of the work to be completed in the existing neighborhood parks. Two of the three new neighborhood parks were constructed under 1990 contracts, these parks being Victoria Highlands Park and Hagstrom-King Park. Contracts were let in the Spring of 1990 for installation of play equipment, neighborhood park improvements and construction of the new neighborhood parks. The neighborhood park and play equipment contracts are substantially complete, however, the neighborhood parks improvements have not been finished by the contracted September 1 deadline and penalties are in effect. At the September 4, 1990 City Council meeting bids were ordered for proposed improvements to existing ballfields within the neighborhood parks. City crews will do much of the grading, leveling and preparing these fields for additional improvements, mostly backstop fencing, benches, foul poles and reseeding. The following is a list of completed work or work in progress for neighborhood parks in 1990 and, with the exception of Friendly Marsh Park, fulfills the improvements proposed in the referendum. a. Victoria Highlands Youth Ballfield Parking Lot 1350 linear ft. Hardcourt Landscaping (93 Landscape Sign Play structure Amenities Seeding and Grading b. Hagstrom-King Landscape and Sign Youth Ballfield Amenities Landscaping (47 trees) Grading for future volleyball and tennis bituminous trail of ) trees c. Rogers Lake 500 linear ft. of bituminous trail New Play structure Improvements to old play structure Horseshoe pit Hardcourt Volleyball Court Landscaping (22 trees) Landscape and Sign ^:I f. 0 h. Friendly Hills 1800 linear ft. of bituminous trail New play structure Hardcourt Storm Sewer (field improvement) Volleyball Landscaping (27 trees) Landscape and Sign Enlarge ballfield Backstop and players fence Players benches Wentworth 2200 linear ft. of bituminous trail Hardcourt Play structure Volleyball Paved parking lot Landscape and Sign Improve ball field Backstop and players fence Players benches Marie 30 linear ft. of bituminous trail Hardcourt Volleyball Paved parking lot Landscape and Sign Improve ball field Play structure Backstop and players fence Players benches Valley Paved parking lot 150 linear ft. of bituminous trail Landscape and Sign Play structure Hardcourt Basketball court Improve ball field Backstop and players fence Players benches Main trail is 9600 linear ft. bituminous (Hwy. 13 to Dodd Rd.) Ivy Hills 1100 linear ft. of bituminous trail Enlarge and Pave parking lot Hardcourt Volleyball Landscape and Sign Play structure Improve ball field Backstop and players fence Players benches 2. Sibley Park Sibley Park improvements are underway, but some problems have surfaced in the soils under the soccer fields which could delay completion of the field until winter. Sibley Park is about 50% complete and running behind schedule. The bids for the comfort station in Sibley Park came in over estimate, so City Council has authorized staff to be the general contractor for the comfort station and bids have been received and work is proceeding. Sibley park will feature the following amenities: 1 full sized regulation baseball field 2 full sized regulation softball fields 1 full sized regulation soccer field 1 comfort station with concessions 1400 linear ft. of bituminous trails Landscaping and sign Installation of the play structure is planned for 1991. 3. Trails The Bicycle/Pedestrian trail system is designed to connect all areas of the City. The current 1990 project is the first of two phases, and includes approximately 8 miles of trails along roadways and through our parks. Over 90% of the trails have been paved, and the restoration has begun. The contractor is confident the project will be done shortly, but the completion date was September 1st, and penalties are now in affect. Bituminous trailways along Roadways fnot in parks Delaware Avenue = 5000 linear ft. Lexington Avenue = 1150 linear ft. Somerset School = 300 linear ft. Wachtler/Wentworth = 4300 linear ft. Victoria Road = 4700 linear ft. Marie Avenue = 4800 linear ft. McDonald's/Dodd = 400 linear ft. 23,650 linear ft. = 4.5 miles Total new trails in parks = 18,250 linear ft. = 3.5 miles Total Trails in 1990 = 8.0 miles The City is anticipating the return of cost sharing funds from both the County and State highway departments for two segments of trails constructed along Delaware and Marie Avenue. This amount could exceed $30,000 and would be added back into the Trail budget. 1991 IMPROVEMENTS The Parks and Recreation Commission, at their August 1990 meeting, has begun to consider the improvements desired during the 1991 construction season, as well as setting in motion the discussion for a third ballfield site and the exploration of future park needs allocated in the Second Issue question. A neighborhood park has been allocated and funded for Mendakota Park and this will be considered for 1991 construction, this item being somewhat dependent on the selection of a third ballfield site. Final improvements to the neighborhood parks will occur in response to resident's comments, suggestions and critiques. Planned 1991 Trail constuction is proposed to be approximately 2.1 miles and includes Delaware Avenue from Marie to Hwy. 110., a possible Mayfield Heights connection to Douglas Road, and two portions of Mendota Heights Road, one from Dodd Rd. to I35E and the other from Hwy. 55 to Hwy. 13. A Signage systems for the trails and parks is being considered for construction in 1991. One question still to be resolved is the status of Kensington Park as the result of the failure of the developers of Kensington Phase II to obtain the rezoning necessary for the dedication of a 27 acre City park to occur. A significant portion of the referendum allocation ($546,000) was slotted for the development of this park. The loss of this park makes the acquisition of a third ballfield site even more imperative. CONCLUSION The majority of the work for the existing neighborhood parks, new neighborhood parks, Sibley Park and the bicycle/pedestrian trails will be completed by the end of the 1990 construction season. Approximately $1.3 million of the first issue's $2.7 million has been expended to complete these items. This leaves minor work to be completed at the neighborhood parks and the new parks. The major work items remaining are additional trails, Mendakota neighborhood park, Kensington Park, a third ballfield site and determination of future development and land purchase as allocated in the second issue of $700,000.