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Council reviews Fairway Greens North park build; park board and public works propose phased install using park dedication funds
Summary
Council discussed a proposed park build at Fairway Greens North, cost estimates and prioritization; staff and the parks board recommended proceeding with items paid from park dedication funds and to phase installation; council reached consensus to proceed and retained some contested items for potential removal later.
Council reviewed proposals and vendor quotes for the Fairway Greens North park build, including playground structures, climbing elements, ramps and benches. The parks board recommended the package and public works presented line‑item quotes.
Council member discussion focused on cost, timing and usage. Staff said the total price for the items shown in the packet was about $52,000 and that park dedication funds on hand were estimated at approximately $360,000 prior to accounting for pending approvals. A separate previously approved quote for DW for two items totaled about $35,000 and the council confirmed consensus to move forward with that direction pending final confirmation.
Specific items were discussed individually. Council members questioned the high quote for two hollow logs (about $5,000 for the pair, or roughly $2,500 each) and debated whether to delay them; others favored keeping the complete package because the site is new and additional features encourage use. Public works said some surfacing and stepping stumps could be produced in house, lowering some costs. Council also discussed whether slab benches priced in the packet were necessary now and agreed some site works could be phased.
After discussion, council reached consensus to proceed with the park package as presented and the parks board recommendation while noting the possibility of revisiting specific add‑ons later; staff will coordinate phased installation over time to keep usable sections open as work proceeds. Public works will manage installation and coordinate the DW items and Limeade Trail surfacing, which was not included in the quoted total.
Ending
Staff will return with final vendor agreements and a phased installation schedule; park dedication funds will be the primary funding source pending any additional allocations.
