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Baxter council reviews Parks Commission recommendations to cut costs on proposed dog park; no vote taken
Summary
Council reviewed Parks and Trails Commission recommendations to reduce Phase 1 costs for the proposed Baxter Dog Park — including swapping a restroom for an ADA satellite, replacing a wood entrance sign with a metal sign, and removing dog play equipment — and directed staff to finish plans and return in April.
Baxter City Council members on March 4 discussed recommended cost reductions to the proposed Baxter Dog Park Phase 1 design but did not take formal action, instead directing staff to complete final plans and return for approval in April.
The recommendation from the Parks and Trails Commission would reduce the Phase 1 estimate from $457,400 by $90,550 to about $366,850, meeting the council’s target to avoid drawing the park dedication account into a potential negative balance. “The recommendation is, here for your consideration,” the staff presenter said, explaining the three primary recommended changes.
Staff and commissioners described three specific cost-saving measures recommended by the Parks and Trails Commission:…
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