Item 4.1 School Knoll Renovation HKGi Presentation2023 School Knoll Park Renovation
Otsego, MN
School Knoll Park Renovation
February Park Commission - Bid Package Review
2023 School Knoll Park Renovation
Otsego, MN
Agenda
Park Improvements
• Trail Reroute
• Playground Renovation
• Bball Renovation / Tennis Alt.
• Replace Site Amenities
• Tree Relocation
• Parking Improvements
• New Lights (E.R.M.U)
Next Steps
• Park Commission Review & Recommendation
• City Council Authorization to Bid
TENNIS BID ALTERNATE
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Otsego, MN
Design Considerations
• $425,000 total project budget
• Re-use and bidding strategies to reduce/manage project costs
»Reuse Basketball hoops & sub-base aggregate
»Reuse Tennis sub-base aggregate, fence cannot be salvaged with soil correction
»Reuse 2-5 play structure and relocate swing
»Bid tennis court as add alternate
• Basketball reconstruction a priority (pavement failing due to poor soils)
»Playground and other improvements receives remaining budget
• Failing/aging irrigation system
»Abandon in place, City to cap system at source, Irrigation non-typical for neighborhood park
• Parking lot drainage and access issues
• Visibility into park problematic
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Otsego, MN
Site Plan
TENNIS BID ALTERNATE
2023 School Knoll Park Renovation
Otsego, MN
Trail Re-route
»A trail reroute
better separates
shelter and
playground users
from trail traffic.
»Frees up internal
space between
shelters for lawn
games and
picnicking.
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Playground Renovation
»New perimeter sidewalk with shaded
seating
»New 5-12 main play feature w/ new
swing
»Reuse of existing 2-5 play feature in place
and relocation of swings
»90% wood fiber / 10% poured in place
safety surface strategy to maximize access
»Boulders as play and seating
»Transplanted trees for instant shade
»Berms and trees for trail separation and
added natural interest
»$75k equipment budget
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Early Exploration of Play Equipment Options
Cost Range
(equipment +
installation):
$100K - $110K
2023 School Knoll Park Renovation
Otsego, MN
Early Exploration of Play Equipment Options
Cost Range
(equipment +
installation):
$70K - $80K
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RECOMMENDED BURKE + REUSE OPTION
Cost Range
(equipment +
installation):
+/-$80K
NEW 5-12 PLAY FEATURE REUSE EXISTING SWING
NEW 4 SEAT SWING REUSE 2-5 PLAY FEATURE
2023 School Knoll Park Renovation
Otsego, MN
Basketball Renovation and Tennis Alternate
»New path connections
»Retain existing evergreens in place for
screening
»Buffer different court user groups
»Reuse existing basketball hoops
»Maintenance strip around tennis for ease
of mowing
»12” sand base layer with drain tile and
geo-textile fabric to extend pavement life
»Tennis replacement cost much higher
due to cost of new fence, nets, and larger
pavement area as compared to basketball
replacement.
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Otsego, MN
Site Amenities
»New benches
»New picnic tables
»New concrete pads for rolling trash bins
»New bike racks (3)
»Relocate existing interpretive signage
»Reuse existing water fountain
»Reuse existing dog waste station
»Replace lighting (E.R.M.U)
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Tree Relocation
»Opens views for public safety from
street into center of park
»1/3 the cost of a new 2.5” cal. tree
»Trees 5-8” in diameter
»High success rate with proper care,
timing, and watering
»Ideally a spring time project
(dormancy)
»Instant shade in critical seating areas
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Parking Improvements
»Centralizes ADA parking to more park
amenities
»Corrects drainage routing issue
»Terminates on the Park’s interpretive
sign to provide users with a proper
introduction to the renovated park
»Hammerhead cut-out provides space for
south parking spots to back out
»Does not include cost for repaving entire
parking lot
Existing ramp not
ADA compliant, does
not allow water to
drain to catch basin
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Other Improvements/Considerations
»New lawn area between picnic shelters
»Reduce landscaping / more turf
»Landscape area for new park sign
»Abandon irrigation
Concept renderings
of sign location
LOOKING SOUTH
LOOKING EAST
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Otsego, MN
Cost Estimate
CATEGORY ESTIMATED COST
Site Prep / Survey / Erosion Control $69,500
Site Work / Pavement / Parking Lot Improvements $43,500
Playground / Picnic Area Renovation $191,500
Tennis Court*$101,500
Basketball Courts $40,000
Hard Cost Subtotal $446,000
Mobilization $35,500
Total Construction Cost $481,500
Recommended 15% Contingency for Unanticipated /Unforeseen
Construction Costs
$72,500
Estimate of Probable Construction Cost $554,000
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Otsego, MN
Project Schedule
DATE ITEM
February 21 Park Commission review and recommendation
February 27 City Council authorize to bid
Early March Bid notice
Late March Bid opening
Late March Award bid
Close of School Year - Summer 2023 Project construction
2023 School Knoll Park Renovation
Otsego, MN
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