Park Board Item - Jerome Krieger, Senior Parks and Recreation Manager
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Park Updates
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Background
Aquatore Shelter Replacements - The footings and both slabs are poured. The concrete needs another week to cure. The shelters are scheduled to arrive on site on November 16th.
Sunrise Trail and Happy Acres projects are waiting for final approval from Coon Creek watershed.
Monument colors and brick have been chosen for the Lexington Athletic Complex and Blaine Wetland Sanctuary signs. Our contractor, Albrecht Companies will be starting construction in the next week or two.
WSB and Associates was the low quote for the Blaine Wetland Sanctuary Shelter and Restroom facility project. I will be presenting the item to the city council on November 15th.
Band shell update - RFP’s were sent out to architects this week.
Additional pitching bullpens were added to Jim Peterson Park.
Aurelia tennis courts were resurfaced this week.
Airport Park fields received some updating. This was done as a collaboration with the National Sports Center, Minnesota Youth Athletic Services and the City of Blaine.
The Mary Ann Young Center hosted their annual Jewelry Sale and had around 130 visitors.
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