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Parks commission recommends Option 2 playground with cargo net and accessible swing; amends budget to $115,000
Summary
After reviewing two playground designs for Cleis Park, Lake Elmo parks staff and commissioners recommended Option 2 with a third swing, an A‑frame cargo net, asphalt trail, trees and elimination of two spinners; the commission approved recommending City Council proceed with a not-to-exceed budget of $115,000.
Lake Elmo parks staff presented two playground replacement options for Cleis Park during the Jan. 22 Parks Commission meeting and the commission voted to recommend City Council approve Option 2 with specified additions and a not-to-exceed budget of $115,000.
Adam, city parks staff, said the existing Cleis Park playground was installed in 1993 and has exceeded the typical 20–30 year lifespan used in the parks master plan. Staff presented two contractor proposals: an option priced at about $80,000 and a second option near $79,000. Adam said the city’s capital improvement plan (CIP) lists a $60,000…
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