03-12-2015 Park Commission Meeting

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PEQUOT LAKES PARK COMMISSION THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2015 CITY HALL Members Present: Chair Malecha, Commissioners Ettesvold, Bruch, Caouette, Nordby and Ronning Members Absent: Commissioner Nagel Also Present: Greg Karr, Council Member Liaison; Mike Loven, Public Works Supervisor; and Dawn Bittner, Zoning Administrator. 1. Call Meeting to Order Chair Malecha called the meeting to order at 5:01 pm. 2. Consider Agenda COMMISSIONER RONNING MOVED TO APPROVE THE AGENDA. COMMISSIONER CAOUETTE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 3. 12/11/14 Park Commission Minutes COMMISSIONER RONNING MOVED TO APPROVE THE 12/1/2014 PARK COMMISSION MINUTES. COMMISSIONER ETTESVOLD SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. 4. WSN Proposal for Design of Trailside Park Restrooms Mike Loven reported he and Mayor Sjoblad were meeting with our City Engineers, WSN, on another matter and also met with an architect regarding the new restrooms. WSN has submitted a proposal for design services in the amount of$10,600. Mr. Loven further stated the City needs documents to bid from that meet all ADA requirements, State Plumbing and Electrical codes. Commissioner Ronning stated the proposal seemed very high. He found typical costs for architects is 8% to 10% of building costs. He would like to propose design services not to exceed 10% of building costs with a cap of$10,000. Mr. Loven reminded the Park Board that they need to decide on construction materials, approximately $40,000 to $50,000 and that the City needs the documents for a competitive bid. Council Member Karr stated he is an architect and costs generally range from 8% to 10% for large projects; design costs for this size project would be 14% to 15%.