Item 4.2 - School Knoll Park Improvements
Item 4.2
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TO: Parks and Recreation Commission
FROM: Ross Demant, Parks and Recreation Director
DATE: February 11, 2022
RE: School Knoll Improvements
Background Information
The concept plan that was reviewed at the January Commission meeting has been modified to
move the courts further east, add and to add an additional trail loop around the courts.
Staff have met with representatives from the School District to begin discussions about
removing the chain link fence and begin restoration work in the wooded area southwest of the
park.
Gabrielle from HKGi will present the current concept plan. Once reviewed and any changes
made the next step will be to choose a play structure and then proceed with cost estimates.
The play structure options will be presented at the March Commission meeting.
Requested Commission Action
Staff is requesting that the Parks and Recreation Commission review the presented information
and provide recommendations on the School Knoll Concept Plan.
Possible recommendation:
• Motion to recommendation that staff proceed to proceed with obtaining playground
structure options using the concept design with recommended changes.
Park Planning: School Knoll Park
Otsego, MN Page 1
Park BoundaryMAP KEYPlay AreaParking LotPicnic Shelter/AreaBasketball
NE River RdPark Ave NEParell Ave NE85th St NE84th St NE
Palmgren Ave NE83rd St NE 83rd St NE
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Replace Replace playgroundplayground
Remove tennis Remove tennis and basketballand basketball
Build one new tennis Build one new tennis court + one new court + one new basketball courtbasketball court
Existing conditionsExisting conditions
School Knoll Park
Park Planning: School Knoll Park
Otsego, MN Page 2
School Knoll Park - Full Park Concept
Park Boundary
MAP KEY
Play Area
Parking Lot
Picnic Shelter/Area
Basketball
NE River RdPark Ave NEParell Ave NE85th St NE
84th St NE
Palmgren Ave NE83rd St NE 83rd St NE
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City of Otsego
Pump House
Tennis
Picnic Grills
Restrooms (Portable)
°500
Feet
2501250
Park Planning: School Knoll Park
Otsego, MN Page 3
School Knoll Park - Detail Concept Park BoundaryMAP KEYPlay AreaParking LotPicnic Shelter/AreaBasketball
NE River RdPark Ave NEParell Ave NE85th St NE84th St NEPalmgren Ave NE83rd St NE 83rd St NE
8
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City of Otsego
Pump House
TennisPicnic GrillsRestrooms (Portable)
°500
Feet
2501250