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Middleville council weighs $150,000 Kelvin Hill Park playground proposal, invites vendor for follow-up
Summary
Council reviewed three vendor proposals for Kelvin Hill Park, with staff recommending Pentura and presenting an installed cost of roughly $150,000; council asked the vendor to return with design options and discussed surfacing, a possible splash pad and budget implications.
Council members reviewed proposals on June 18 for replacing playground equipment at Kelvin Hill Park and indicated a preference to pursue further discussions with one vendor.
Staff presented three proposals and said, "My recommendation would be to work with Pentura," citing the company’s long-lived installations downtown. The Pentura package shown at the meeting was presented at roughly $150,000 installed. Council members discussed surfacing options — staff noted rubber surfacing is more expensive and can emit strong fumes in hot weather, while wood fiber is cheaper — and raised potential additions such as a splash pad and improved visibility/camera coverage for the skate-park area.
Council direction: members agreed there was consensus to invite Pentura to return with additional layouts and options for the council to review at a future meeting; no formal purchase or contract was approved at this session.
Budget context: council members noted the village has historically carried about $100,000 in the parks line item, which has not been used in recent years; staff did not present a finalized funding plan for the Pentura proposal at this meeting.
Next steps: staff will schedule Pentura for a future council agenda with design options and cost breakdowns for council consideration.
