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DRAFT ATTACHMENT 1 ROLL CAL TE: AYES: ommissioners D' e, Kinzer, Kumm ntin, and Chairpe Ellgas. NOES: None ABS None AB AIN: None B. Review of Gingerbread Preschool Plav Yard Master Plan Ms. Yurchak provided background information regarding Gingerbread Preschool, and the proposed play yard renovation plans for the preschool. In Apri12004, Friends of Gingerbread Preschool Parent Board (FOG) donated $12,000 to the City to complete a conceptual design and cost analysis for renovation of the play yard and parking lot. In June 2004, a contract was awarded to PGA Design to develop conceptual designs for both projects. The design objectives were based on the most current research and practices in the fields of early childhood education and landscape architecture. PGA Design's cost estimate for renovation of both areas was $961,687 ($387,126 for the play yard and $574,561 for the parking lot). Both projects were placed in the City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) as unfunded projects in fiscal year 2004/2005. In July 2006, FOG donated an additional $12,000 to be used toward the actual improvements. In addition, as part of the FY 2006/2007 Mid Term Budget and CIP review, the City Council approved $45,000 for consultant services to develop a Master Plan for renovation of the Gingerbread Preschool Play Yard. A $25,000 Consultant Agreement was later awarded to Keller Mitchell & Company, to provide consulting services for development of the Master Plan. In October 2007, the contract was amended to redesign the play yard in an effort to reduce costs and provide a revised cost estimate for the project. Jackie Keller, of Keller Mitchell & Co., reviewed with the Commission the design for the Gingerbread Play Yard, noting that the plan meets Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements, environmental conservation, and project objectives based on the most current research in the fields of Early Childhood Education. She reviewed proposed layout and design elements, which include a water trough, baby hippo, play store, tricycle tunnel, sam pan sandbox, willow grove, paint wall, etc. The Commission was advised that in October 2007, City Engineering staff assessed the current parking lot configuration and agreed that the safety and flow of the parking lot was in need of improvement. Suggested improvements would add an additional 32 parking stalls at a cost of approximately $605,000. It was suggested that Commissioners accept the conceptual design for the Gingerbread Play Yard and recommend the City Council approve the proposed improvements, in addition to a second amendment with Keller Mitchell & Co. for preparation of construction documents at anot-to-exceed amount of $40,000. Commissioner Pentin questioned whether this was still an unfunded project, and was advised by Mr. Wolfe that it was; however, it is a priority project for the Council, and there are likely sufficient funds in the Capital Improvement Program Reserve (CIPR) to move forward with the playground portion of the project. Commissioner Dibiase confirmed with staff that the key issues that the Commission was being asked to approve were the play yard and possibly the preschool building. Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes