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Rosemount council awards contract for new dog park near UMore ball fields
Summary
The council voted 5-0 to accept bids and award the dog park construction contract (bid price recorded at $389,275). Staff described a 2.6-acre site with amenities and a local Eagle Scout-built play feature; construction expected to start around June 1 and finish by August.
The Rosemount City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to accept bids and award a construction contract for a new dog park located south of the UMore ball fields on the east side of Akron Avenue. The contract value recorded in the council motion was $389,275.
City staff described the site as about 2.6 acres with a large fenced area for all dogs, a smaller fenced area for small dogs, a sun shelter, picnic tables, a water fountain and play features that a local Eagle Scout will build. “We had seven bidders,” a staff presenter said, and staff recommended the low bidder for award.
Timeline and opening: Staff said the contractor is expected to begin work around June 1 with an anticipated wrap-up in August. How quickly the dog park can open to the public depends on turf establishment and surface disruption; staff said the earliest likely full opening is next spring, though partial or fall opening could be possible if conditions allow.
Bids and contractor identity: During the presentation staff named a low bidder as "Frigies Landscaping" (bid $389,275) and recommended award to the low bidder. During the council motion the award language cited the bid amount $389,275; the record indicates the council approved awarding the project at that price by motion and a 5-0 vote.
Action taken: Motion to accept bids and award the dog park project in the recorded bid amount passed 5-0. Staff will return with contract documents and a construction schedule and will store scout-built play elements until turf is established.
