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Commission discusses long‑range planning for Lions Park; playground, courts, pavilion and concession stand on CIP
Summary
Commissioners debated whether to proceed with a $315,000 playground replacement at Lions Park or pause for a broader long‑range plan. Topics included pickleball resurfacing, ice-rink options, pavilion design and a concession‑building renovation estimated at $400,000–$500,000.
Lake Elmo’s Parks and Recreation Commission spent substantial time Wednesday reviewing capital items proposed for Lions Park and directed staff to develop a longer-range plan for the site before finalizing all work scheduled in the 2026–2027 CIP.
Staff summary and CIP items: Adam (Parks staff) reviewed the current Capital Improvement Program entries: a playground replacement and surface reconstruction for 2026 (initial cost estimate about $315,000; commission recommendation previously $317,000), reconstructing the courts / ice rink surface, a new pavilion and additional asphalt trail connections in 2026, and a concession-building rehabilitation budgeted for 2027. Staff noted the courts’ asphalt has cracked, that nets were removed for safety, and that use…
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