The Parks and Recreation Committee convened a brief 17-minute meeting to consider a single contract award for the long-awaited Storybrook Park development in the Birchwood neighborhood. The committee unanimously approved awarding the $1.98 million contract to Premium Services Inc. for the first phase of park construction, which has been in planning since the property was purchased in 2008-2010. The project combines park development with sidewalk improvements along West Maplewood Avenue to create safe pedestrian access to the new facility. #
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& Actions The committee voted 3-0 to award Contract #3B-2025 to Premium Services Inc. for $1,983,491.62, which was the lowest responsive bidder among four submissions. The engineer's estimate was $1,952,394, making the winning bid approximately $31,000 over estimate. Staff recommended approval of the contract, which includes apprentice requirements and encompasses both park construction and adjacent sidewalk improvements. #
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**Jonathan Schilk, on the long development timeline:**
"The property was purchased over the course of two to three years in 2008 to 2010, and how much has happened since then? It has an existing trail running through it, and that is about it in a driveway and a gate."
**Council Member Cotton, on security concerns:**
"Just in thinking about this investment, if there is any position or plans from the city to monitor and sort of protect that asset and just wanting to make sure that we're addressing any public health or safety concerns to make sure that it's accessible to the community."
**Nicole Oliver, on restroom challenges:**
"It's one of the reasons that we did not put in the planned restroom at this time because of the trouble that we've had in the restroom that we added at Birchwood Park, neighborhood park."
**Council Member Cotton, on community access:**
"I understand that the challenges that you're trying to address, but wanting to ensure that the community has full access to t
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Construction is expected to begin in April 2025 and continue through December 2025, with park opening anticipated in January 2026. The contract award will be reported at the evening City Council meeting for formal approval. Staff will request an additional position in the 2026 budget to help monitor the park. A future restroom may be added once positive activity at the park is established. The committee's next meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 24, 2025. #
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