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Otsego council awards Lily Pond Park renovation contract and approves zipline purchase
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Summary
City staff recommended and the council approved a $516,390.80 park renovation—accepting a general contract and separately authorizing a $45,802.80 zipline purchase; the project exceeded the CIP budget by about $14,000 but staff said bid competition allowed inclusion of recommended elements.
Parks staff told the Otsego City Council on March 23 that 12 bids were received for the Lily Pond Park renovation and recommended awarding the general construction contract to Matt Bullock Excavating of Saint Michael.
Nick, a parks staff presenter, said the comprehensive renovation covers playgrounds, trails, courts and site amenities and that receiving a large field of bidders allowed the city to include all project elements, including an optional zipline. "We received 12 bids, which was outstanding," he said, and reported a total project cost of $516,390.80 compared with a CIP budget of $502,000.
Councilmember Tina moved to adopt resolution 2026-25 to accept the bids and award the contract; the motion was seconded and passed by voice vote. The motion language in the meeting record referenced awarding the contract to Matt Bullock Contracting Company for the project (the motion text appears in the record as a numeric amount: "$250,000, $251,143.17").
Council then approved a separate motion to accept a quote from Midwest Playscapes and authorize purchase and installation of zipline equipment for Lily Pond Park in the amount of $45,802.80; the vote passed by voice vote.
Nick said the zipline will be the first in the city park system and will span about 100 to 112 feet depending on fall zone requirements. He encouraged residents to come to the park once construction is complete and noted the city plans related events, including an Easter egg hunt.
The council did not request additional information before voting and took the actions during the same meeting at which staff presented the bid summary. The project will proceed under the awarded contract and the equipment purchase as authorized.
