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Isanti County approves dog park fence and signs at Irving and John Anderson County Park with park legacy grant funds
Summary
The county approved a $38,662 fence contract and $31,663 signage quote for phase 3 of Irving and John Anderson County Park using Park Legacy grant funds; staff said development should be complete by July 1 with a possible grand opening this fall.
The Isanti County Board approved park development contracts for Irving and John Anderson County Park, funding both a fenced dog area and interpretive/signage infrastructure through a Park Legacy grant.
Environmental and parks staff requested the board approve the low bid of $38,662 from Arrow Fence Company to manufacture and install approximately 1,600 feet of 4-foot-high, black vinyl-coated chain-link fence with two visitor entrance gates and two maintenance gates. Staff said the fence is part of phase 3 park development and will be fully funded by the Park Legacy grant.
The board also approved a $31,663 quote from Vacker Inc. to produce three double/triple-panel kiosks (maps, rules, and enclosed bulletin cases), a dog-park rules sign, eight interpretive panels along trails, and recycled-plastic trail posts for wayfinding. Staff explained the kiosk panels were individually below the county threshold requiring multiple quotes; the combined work is part of the larger Park Legacy-funded development.
Why it matters: The approvals complete funded elements of a nearly $920,000 park project that already includes a paved trail, a concrete restroom vault, a dog park, parking areas and an upcoming boardwalk project. Staff told the board the development should be finished by July 1 and suggested a ribbon-cutting or grand opening in late summer or fall.
Operating costs and maintenance: Commissioners asked about ongoing maintenance costs for the fence and signage; staff said grant funds typically cannot be used for maintenance and offered to provide estimated maintenance budgets. The board discussed coordinating a ribbon cutting once construction is finished.
Vote: The board voted to approve both contracts; motions carried without opposition.
