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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda-February-05 CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA KEYES ROOM, JOHN P. MURZYN HALL WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2005 6:30 P.M. The City of Columbia Heights does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs or activities. Upon request, accommodation will be provided to allow individuals with disabilities to participate in all City of Columbia Heights' services, programs and activities. Auxiliary aids for handicapped persons are available upon request when the request is made at least 96 hours in advance. Please call the City Council Secretary at 706-3611, to make anangements. (TDDI706-3692 for deaf only). 1. ROLLCALL 2. CONSENT AGENDA All items listed with asterisks (****) are considered to be routine by the Park & Recreation Commission and will be enacted as pali of the consent agenda by one motion. 3. (****) APPROVAL OF JANUARY 26, 2005 MINUTES 4. (****) APPROVAL PAYMENT OF BILLS 5. LETTERS AND REQUESTS A. REQUEST FOR SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM MURAL Attached is a letter from Liz Bray, Youth Programmer requesting permission to pursue a mural project for the City during the summer of2005. 6. PUBLIC HEARING FOR DNR GRANT APPLICATION FOR HUSET PARK Attached is infoTInation regarding the Public Hearing for the DNR grant application for Huset Parle 7. REPORTS A. Recreation Director B. Public Works Director/City Engineer C. Commission Members 8. ADJOURNMENT P&RCOMM: AGENDA-feb05 City of Columbia Heights Park and Recreation Commission January 26, 2005 Eileen Evans called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m. ROLL CALL Members present: Eileen Evans; Jeny Foss; Tom Greenhalgh; Bmce Kelzenberg; Gary Mayer; Kevin McDonald; David Payne; Marsha Stroik; Keith Windschitl, Recreation Director; Kevin Hansen, Public Works Director/City Engineer Also present: Teny Olson; Jeff Seawall; Karen Moeller Excused Absent: None Absent: None APPROV AL CONSENT AGENDA Motion to approve consent agenda by Mayer, second by Payne. All ayes, motion canied. LETTERS AND REQUESTS REQUEST FOR FEES WANED FOR COLUMBIA HEIGHTS FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL BANQUET Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, discussed the request for fees to be waived for Columbia Heights Fire Fighters Association annual banquet, which was held on Saturday, January 22,2005. This fee was waived in 2004. Custodial fees for set-up and clean up are approximately $100.00. Commission Member, Tom Greenhalgh, asked how many attended. Keith Windschitl stated 20 to 30. Motion to waive fees entirely by Greenhalgh, second by McDonald. All ayes, motion canied. REQUEST FOR FEES WANED FOR TRI-CITY HOCKEY FUNraiser Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, discussed the request for fees to be waived for the Tri-City Hockey Fundraiser to be held on Febmary 11, 2005. Last year the $40.00 entry and the $15.00 per hour were charged. They also had to pay for security and linen rental. The fundraiser has a silent auction, dance and a dinner to raise money for their youth hockey program. Motion to charge them the $40.00 entry, $15.00 per hour and they would be required to pay for the security by Payne, second by Greenhalgh. All ayes, motion canied. P AGE TWO REQUEST FOR COLUMBIA HEIGHTS RESIDENT DISCOUNT BY DAVID AND LORI W ALBURG Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, discussed the request for the resident discount for David and Lori Walburg. The Walburgs had been residents until recently moving out of the City. Their mother still resides at 665 51 st Ave. in Columbia Heights. Motion to give the 25% resident discount to the Walburg family by Mayer, second by Payne. Motion can-ied on a 6-1 vote. REQUEST FOR A WEDDING TO BE HELD ON NEW YEAR'S EVE 2005 BY JOY TOMAS Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, discussed the wedding request on New Year's Eve by Columbia Heights resident Joy Tomas. In the past we have not rented J.P.M. because of potential problems on New Year's Eve. Renting holidays would increase the oppOliunity of generating additional revenue for the hall. Motion to allow the wedding to take place on New Year's Eve 2005 by Greenhalgh, second by McDonald. All ayes, motion calTied. OLD BUSINESS UPDATE REQUEST FOR THE USAGE OF JPM KITCHEN BY MARINO CATERING COMPANY Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, discussed with the Commission that he consulted the City Attorney about the liability concerns of having a caterer working out of a City facility. The City Attorney stated that this is something the City should not pursue do to liability concerns. He also stated that this situation would prevent other possible rentals on the same dates. The Recreation Director stated that he contacted Eddie Matthes to let him know what the City Attorney said. NEW BUSINESS ESTABLISH FEBRUARY PARK AND RECREATION MEETING AS PUBLIC HEARING FOR 2005 DNR GRANT APPLICATION Public Works Director/City Engineer, Kevin Hansen discussed the public hearing set for Febmary 23, 2005 to review the Huset Park master plan. This is a requirement for the application of the outdoor recreation grant. The public hearing will be at the next Park and Recreation Commission meeting and is necessary to apply for the grant money. Motion by Stroik to set Febmary 23,2005, the next Park and Recreation Meeting as the public hearing for the Huset Park plan, second by Greenhalgh. All ayes, motion calTied. PAGE THREE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS RESIDENT, TERRY OLSON, HAS REQUESTED BATTING CAGES BE INSTALLED AT HUSET PARK Columbia Heights residents Terry Olson and Jeff Seawell were present to discuss the possibility of constructing a batting cage along field number three at Huset Parle They indicated they would do fundraising to secure the equipment and that they would build it if they has the pennission of the City. They also indicated this is something that could benefit baseball and softball programs. Public Works Director/City Engineer stated that the City could help with the construction of this project. Motion by Stroik to approve this project with the understanding there is space and the possible need to move, and work the final details out with Public Works, second by McDonald. All ayes, motion carried. RENTAL FEES FOR CITY PARKS AND BALL FIELDS Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, discussed the park rental policy. He stated that the current policy does not charge residents for park rental and non-residents are charged a fee of $50.00. The City Manager has requested that we review this policy and explore the possibility of generating additional revenue. The New Brighton policy and the Fridley policy were passed out for the Conmlission to review. The Recreation Director stated that he would gather additional information and bring it back to a later meeting. Motion by Greenhalgh to table park rental fees, second by Payne. Motion carried with a 6-1 vote. POSSIBILITY OF COMBINING RECREATION ACTNITIES WITH OTHER CITIES OR COMMUNITY EDUCATION Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl stated that the City Manager has requested that the Commission be made aware that this was an item that came up during the City Council goal setting meeting and that he may possibly explore these opportunities with other entities to see if there may be some interest. DATES MURZYN HALL IS CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF HOLIDAYS Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl reviewed the lP.M. Management Plan and pointed out the dates when Murzyn Hall is not rented due to holidays. He indicated that we have rented some of these dates in the past several years to generate additional revenue. COlmnission members discussed the staff situation and if we could cover these dates with caretakers. The Recreation Director stated that he had been able to cover the shifts with part-time staff. Motion by Foss to rent out holidays and charge full price without discounts as long as staff is available to work, second by Payne. All ayes motion carried. PAGE FOUR REPORTS RECREATION DIRECTOR Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, informed to the Commission that Murzyn Hall has received a $150.00 donation from the Christopher Toastmasters for the use of J.P.M. Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, infonned the Commission that the Recreation Department is currently working on replacing the two vacant Coordinator positions with one Recreation Coordinator that would perfonn duties of both positions. Recreation Director, Keith Windschitl, indicated that lP.M. has been adveliising with wedding pla1ming companies and that this weekend we will have rental infonnation at the Twin Cities Bridal fair at the convention center. PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTORJCITY ENGINEER Public Works Director/City Engineer, informed the Commission that the County may be doing some pool inspections for 2005. Public Works Director/City Engineer, stated the City of Columbia Heights has been named Tree City USA for the 14th year. The award is given to cities that are supporters of urban forests. COMMISSION MEMBERS Commission member, Jerry Foss, indicated the Commission needs to put pressure on the City Council to get them to move on building an additional four gyms for the City. He stated that we are doing all this new development in the City and we need to attract new people to the cOlmnunity. He stated he would like to know where the City Council sta11ds on this subject. The Recreation Director indicated that we have received the preliminary gym needs study. The study indicated the need for two gyms with several options for location. Commission Member, Foss indicated that he strongly supports four full sized gyms for the City. He feels that seniors could also use this space for walking. Commission member, Marcia Stroik, stated that we should invite Community Education people to a meeting to discuss school district charges for weekend gym use. The Recreation Director stated that the City does not pay the district for any gym space. It mostly impacts the Columbia Heights Basketball Association and the Athletic Booster Association. The Recreation Director also noted that the school is not charged for use of Murzyn Hall when we are already open. If they are here on a weekend we charge them a $40.00 entry fee and $15.00 an hour while they are here to offset the caretaker wages. We do not charge them for clean up or set up. P AGE FIVE Commission member, Jerry Foss, thanked Karen Moeller for the great things she has done with the senior program. He also indicated that it is the 20th mmiversary of the semor program. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjoumed at 9: 15 p.m. Keith Windschitl, Recreation Director EXPENSES - MURZYN HALL - JANUARY, 2005 -- - I I ~J~___~OST - t AffQ~~I DATE I VENDOR I ITEM -,....... 24-Jan i Pe-psr ----~~-~- -- ----~~. ~mi~F-~~g ~-- ----------!----- 10-Jan Schindler elevator Maint. contract --.--..----" -- 26-Jan Alcohol&gambling enforce Consumption permit ------- ----;----------1 ---- , --~--------+----------- I I I $275.311 ".._--~ TOTAL I DATE PAID VENDOR 1/10/2005 009495 HOME DEPOT #2802 1/10/2005 009495 HOME DEPOT #2802 1/10/2005 009495 HOME DEPOT #2802 1/10/2005 009495 HOME DEPOT #2802 1/10/2005 009495 HOME DEPOT #2802 1/10/2005 009495 HOME DEPOT #2802 1/12/2005 009900 PETTY CASH - JOANN 1/19/2005 003750 NORDLUND/JOHN 1/19/2005 005185 QWEST COMMUNICATIO 1/19/2005 080085 LUND/TIM 1/24/2005 010115 INTEGRATED LOSS CO 1/24/2005 011230 G & K SERVICES 1/24/2005 011230 G & K SERVICES 1/26/2005 005185 QWEST COMMUNICATIO 1/31/2005 2005 GARAGE SPACE 1/31/2005 PROP.L1AB.INS.ALLO 1/31/2005 PROP.L1AB.INS.ALLO 1/31/2005 UTILITY CITY BILLS 1/31/2005 UTILITY CITY BILLS 4395 STATE SALES TAX PARK EXPEI\I;:iES REPORT (101-45200) JAN 2005 DESCRIPTION THERMOSTAT COVER A MULCH-KEYES PARK A WARGO X-MAS LIGHTS A @04@ MULCH-KEYES PARK A @04@ WARGO X-MAS LIGHTS A @04@ THERMOSTAT COVER KE PKG-GREEN EXPO A GREEN EXPO.CONF. A 010105 #612-E07-0708 A GREEN EXPO.CONF.CTS. A SFTY ENVRNM SRVCS 01/05 A UNIFORM RENTAL SERVICE A UNIFORM RENTAL& SERVICE A 010705#763-788-9227 A 2005 GARAGE SPACE ALLOC. A PROP.L1AB.INS.ALLOC.2005 A PROP.L1AB.INS.ALLOC.2005 A UTILITY SERV.-OCT,NOV,DE A UTILITY SERV.-OCT,NOV,DE A 4,321.52 13- END OF REPORT AMOUNT FUND $8.10 2171 $22.41 2171 $36.93 2171 22.41- 2171 36.93- 2171 A 8.10- 2171 $26.25 3310 $23.26 3310 $16.59 3210 $40.58 3310 $79.75 3050 $44.99 4100 $44.99 4100 $4.61 3210 $4,815.00 4100 $38.00 3600 $1,709.08 3600 $41.74 3850 $42.38 3820 $8.22 4395 5A Date: 2-17-2005 To: The Parks and Recreation Commission From: Liz Bray Re: Summer Youth "Mural" Project It is a well-known fact that the Columbia Heights Recreation Department has consistently provided quality summer programming for the youth in this community. A long-standing summer program designed for middle school age students, called TNT or "Teens and Togetherness" is just one such program for kids offered in the afternoons, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. daily. The Recreation Department is committed to the continued promotion of this all-inclusive program, striving to make it a wonderful opportunity for all kids that includes the arts, athletics, teamwork, friendship, mentoring, community service and so... The goal is to involve more and more kids each seasonl An exciting project we would like very much to pursue for this summer is the idea of a "Mural" that would be an important part of our community for years to come. Our hope is to have youth (under the direction of a professional muralist and staff), research the history of Columbia Heights and combine that with how things have changed over the years.....where and what are we now? Art as well as self-expression is a very positive, important thing for youth... It gives kids a voice that helps them to be heard and hopefully in the end, makes them better students, friends and citizens... What we are actually asking of you, is to consider this proposal of a Mural and help us determine the best possible site for it I if approved. One thought was to create the Mural inside one of the park buildings, but if you have any other ideas of where it could be seen in a more public setting, your suggestions would be most appreciated. I am including a packet for your group to review that hopefully will help to define more clearly what we hope to accomplish with this proposal. Thank you, Liz Bray ',. " :...~:'.... .w' ."" <.; ";~~::" ' . '.' ..... ion Arts, IDe mural: ities Creating Art'" When; Ipm-4pm,June ]3Ih-July~th What: Juxtaposition Mural Project , Juxtaposition is interested in doing a m project. We hope to present a broad range of cultures and artistic styleH from histori to urban to indigenous art with a mosaic fashion. students ""ill be able to partici te and contribute to the creative process by painting, creating, and embellishing eac banner. while simultaneously learning new artistic techniques. The p::oject as disc sed would involve working hands on with TNT Park and Rec su r pro~ram youth to design and render a large- scale mural. Possible session timelines and budgets neluding artist fees and supplies are as follows: . Two artists at two week!; - 5 days a we k - Monday - Friday - 1 :00 p.m. to 4:00 p.rn $2,000.00 . Supplies include aery lie paint, paint markers, latex paint, rollel's, brushes, p rand pencils. $500.00 Tt>tal $2,500.00 1100 West Broadway, Suite 200, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55411 (6 t2) 588-1148 www.juxtaposition.org 60 39'\1d NOIlISOd\;/lXnr 8S11889(;19 LE:01 S006/11/60 _ !_~ur~day March 4-10, 2004 ~pnke5ttmtt-~~r North High students' mural honors jazz greats ... By Robin James MSR Columnist It's been said that to understand the music jazz musicians create, it's best to not only focus on the notes, out try and move your imagination toward the sound, following the pitches and colors. For two months, nine North High School students of varying back- '. grounds and ethniciti.es partici- .... pated in a broadcast commu- " ~ .;~,! nications program with the ~....~ltrv ~.<;-;,,: k Twin Cities public radio jazz i (I-r) Mural artists Tarlin Saye (grade 12), Peyton (artistic director), Julie and educa tion st~ tion Vang (grade nine), Dominic Tinnel (grade 11), and Ka Vue (grade 9). KBEM-FM. 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'. 1 (PhO'Os'bYi1.nnlfe~Slmonson) .... ., . )i ... ',. 11 .,~ ~:~:. J " ;, :L 9:';;.1 . "Gati~rl~".'iS.~~'bieJd'6iJ~p~nese; Mexican and...Ame'i'ie<,an .cultures~ Artist:Hoger "C.urTuriings,ab6ve; helped .the' students ""design:the mural. The. niural.lncludes imag- inary,animals such as,a "Tucanda" (a Tucan and a panda), :people, a 'flag and a map. '" .j JlL\:taposition, a youth mts progra.lll ,vorking prinlm'ily with kid~ in nortll Minneapolis, will soon have a pernlanent honle. Photographs by Jeff lNheeler/Star Tnbune Kwasi Nunyakpe gave Instruction in African drumming during a recent class held at the Pillsbury House as part of Juxtaposition Arts' program. The group, which serves about 200 students a year, is raising money for its own facility In north Minneapolis. Givillg a jump start to art Jeremiah Ellison, 12, said he can't rl!"fiieinoer a time when he wasn't drawing. As a little boy, he drew cartoon characters, trucks, cars, anything that caught his eye. And to expand his artis-' tie skills, at 8, he joined Jux- taposition Arts Inc., a pro- gram designed to empower kids through the arts. . In the four years that he has been in the program, he said, it has helped him grow as an artist and opened his eye to other art forms, such as dance. To help keep Juxtaposi- tion going, a group of 20 adults in a leadership program has taken on the challenge of raisin'g $40,000 to- ward its capital campaign. The money will be used to renovate an I BGOs buildinf! By Lucy Y. Her Star Tribune Staff Writer .i( C '. -- -~~A\ He said Connection mem- bers are selling raffle tiekets and candy bars, t11ey're asking family, friends and colleagues for donations, and they're holding garage sales, among other efforts. Prasanta and Everett Wells of Minneapolis, members o.f the Connection, said they're raising money by calling family and friends to ask for help. People have been responsive, Prasanta Wells said, giving anywhere from $25 to $300. Her law firm contributed $1,200, she said. So far, the Wellses have raised $3,500 for Juxtaposition. The artist Peyton, who goes by just one name, said he co- founded Juxtaposition with Roger and DeAnna Cummings in 1995 to encourage kids to pursue ca- reers in the arts. He said he wants kids to know that tbey can make a living as an ;llo1iS! ' ! At the drumming class, from left, were teacher K wasi Nunyakpe, and students Michelle Barnes, Amanda Conlin and Steve Conlin. Juxtap'osition "allows you to express yourself," Michelle said. Thc leadcrship group, called the Con- ncction, has until the first wcck of No- vembcr - whcn a class they're taking cnds -to raisp. Ill!' I11flllP.Y So far. IIl!'Y'Vf' PAGE B6. STAR TRIBUNE * ARTS from B1 Drop-in center plannedfor kids woo are keen on arts Over the years, Juxtaposition art programs have been held in different facilities around the city, but with a permanent home at 2007 Emerson Av. N.. the program will serve as a drop- in center for kids interested in the arts. It will be a place where they can participate in art pro- grams or just sit and do their homework, said Peyton, who also is a member of the Connec- tion. - Juxtaposition, which cur- rently offers programs Monday through Thursday evenings at various locations, is free and open to youth ages 8 to 18. The group's home-to-be, a 2,200-square-foot, two-story fa- cility, will cost $400,000 to reno- vate. So far, Juxtaposition has raised $175,000 by itself, Peyton said. Staff members have been writing grant proposals, and they're seeking"Corporate spon- sorship. Peyton said he believes they'll raise the $400,000 by May, when the building is slated to be open. And as a last"resort, they'll borrow what they don't raise, said DeAnna Cummings, Jux- tapostion managing director. Peyton said Juxtaposition serves about 200 students a year through various programs in partnership with organizations such as the Minneapolis public sCEools and the Harrison Neigh- SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26 · 2002 ME~O/STATE borhood Association. At a recent motion class held in the neighborhood asso- ciation's lounge, Jeremiah stood across from Golden Valley resi- dent Kwasi Nunyakpc, 53, and watched every move that he made. When Nunyakpe threw his hands in the air, so did Jeremi- ah. When Nunyakpe made fists with his hands, so did Jeremiah. And when Nunyakpe turned in a slow circle, he did too. The two were participants in a mirroring exercise designed to help bridge the communication gap between generations. This helps them learn how to coordi- nate with each other, Peyton said, and helps them get to know each other. Michelle Barnes, 14, of Min- neapolis, said she's glad the Connection is helping Juxtapo- sition, because she believes its programs are important for kids like her. "Juxtaposition opened my eyes to different art forms, and I learned a lot about the arts," she MHRlllllilRMAILQL To help or learn more To find out more about Juxtapo- sition Arts Inc. or to make a do- nation to the organization, con- tact: >- The artist Peyton Juxtaposition Arts Inc. 15 MapleP!. Minneapolis, MN 55401 612-374-1418 )0- LifeDesign Education c/o Patty Schulte Treasurer for the Connection 3033 Excelsior,Blvd., Suite 410 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (Make checks payable to Juxtapo- sition Arts Inc.) Savannah Russell, left, and Kevin Brondum, 16, center, both of Mlnneapo- IIs,andJonah Miller, 14, of St. Paul, con- centrated on their drawings Thurs~ay at the Harrison Neighborhood Association Center In north Minne- apolis. Carlos GonzaleZ/ Star Tribune House in south Minneapolis, Michelle list~ed intently to the instructor. Michelle leaned slightly over the drum she haJd between her legs. And in her right hand, she held a drumstick high above her head, ready to play. At the instructor's signal, she beat on the edge of the drum, then the middle, and then back to the edge. "Toom. Chat. Bass," the in- structor called out to the beat of the drums. - And over and over Michelle repeated the beating pattern until the instructor gave the sig- nal to stop. Michelle said she joined the music class because she wanted to learn about other art forms. "With Juxtaposition, you can do whatever you want," she said. "It allows you to express yourself. That's really im- portant." - Luey Y. Her is at lIzer@startribune.com. said, like how to express herself. Graffiti is her favorite kind of art because it's a part of the hip-hop culture, she said, which is her fa- vorite type of music. During a recent African drum class held at the Pillsbury MEMO ,. CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS TO: Parks and Recreation Commission Kevin Hansen, Director of Public Work~ February 16,2005 for Commission meeting of February 23,2005. FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING FOR DNR GRANT APPLICATION FOR HUSET PARK COMMISSION MEMBERS are asked to bring a copy of the Huset Park Plan that was distributed at the January regular Commission meeting with them. As part of the application process under the DNR Grant Program, a separate public hearing is required to consider the project(s) proposed for funding. A public hearing notice was placed at City Hall and in the Focus Newspaper for public notice of the time, date, and purpose of the public hearing. A hearing procedure is attached for information. The proposed projects to be considered for grant funding are: 1) Huset Park: a) Attached listing Staff will provide a project overview and cost summary at the hearing. It would then be appropriate for the Commission to provide a recommendation on proceeding with whole or specific elements of the Park Plan for the grant application for the proposed project. As a reminder, the DNR grants are matching, up to a specified dollar amount. Therefore, a limiting factor is the amount of matching funds the city has available to support the 50/50 match. Although, the city's 50 percent match can be of in-kind services, Parks Depariment available time and personnel factors need to be considered. The 2005 budget does include $400,000 for matching dollars for the recommended improvements in Huset Park, to be phased in over a 2-4 year timespan. Attachments: Public Hearing Procedure List of Improvements and Estimated costs KRH:kh h/PlIbJic W orkslkevinh/parkslP&R _mtgl2 _ 23 _ 05/DNR_ Grants-Hearing,doc PUBLIC HEARING BY COMMISSIONS GENERAL PROCEDURE 1. Opening comments by Chair. 2. General statement by staff on how the proposed project is to be financed. 3. General statement by staff on proposed improvement. 4. Hearing of Improvement: a. Chair opens hearing on proposed improvement. b. Staff describes the proposed improvement. c. Those wishing to comment on improvement will be heard. Note: If you wish to be heard, but do not wish to speak, paper is provided at the clerk's table which you may use to write your position. d. Chair closes public hearing and the commission discusses the proposed improvement. e. Commission votes to recommend proceeding or abandoning the proposed improvement, or defer action until a later date. Preliminary Cost Estimate Huset Park Athletic Complex Final Concept Bones City of Columbia Heights BRA File No. 332-02-111 Ice. Aquatics, parks Item Cost Site Preparation (Earthwork & Removals) $ 356,862 Fields $ 459,551 Huset East $ 161,535 Huset West $ 298,016 Parking (East & West) $ 162,800 Trails (East & West) $ 72,710 Community Activity Zones $ 173,065 Pond, Landscaping, & Misc. Site Improvements $ 219,120 Gazebos $ 132,000 Picnic Shelter $ 82,500 Total First Phase: $ 1,658,608 Future Phase(s): Buildings / Ped Bridge $ 1,078,000 Scorers Building $ 704,000 Warming House $ 297,000 Bridge to Island $ 77,000 Trail Lighting $ 357,500 Field Lighting $ 418,000 Huset East $ 176,000 Huset West $ 242,000 Water Feature: Splash Pad $ 247,500 Total Future Phase: $ 2,101,000 Total Estimated Construction Cost: $ 3,759,608 * A 10% Construction Contingency Has Been Included In The Line Items Above