Park Board Looks Over Designs For Renovated Center Lake Pavilion
April 17, 2019 at 1:27 a.m.
Park Board Looks Over Designs For Renovated Center Lake Pavilion
By David [email protected]
Parks Superintendent Larry Plummer discussed the various images of the proposed design work provided by Design Collaborative.
An aerial design of the pavilion and space around it shows parking spaces added in the turnaround area needed for staff parking.
A proposed remodel design of the pavilion shows rooms added to the inside of the pavilion, and includes moving the kitchen, opening the wall up for a view of the lake, a large and a small meeting hall, restroom changes, a lifeguard room, a concession area and storage rooms. Up a flight of stairs and an elevator would be the receptionist’s office, four offices, a break room, storage and restrooms.
The outside of the pavilion has a “clean” look, Plummer said, with a metal roof. There would be concrete around the building, replacing the asphalt there now.
Two ideas for the interior ceiling were presented, with one being an “open truss” design, Plummer said. The building already has trusses but they are hidden. The other ceiling proposal is similar to the way the pavilion is now but with can lights.
Michelle Boxell, board member, asked if the difference between an open truss and drop ceiling would primarily be a sound benefit. Plummer said it was sound and aesthetics.
“It’s kind of neat to have the open truss look, but there is a cost to that,” he said.
Park Board member Bill Baldwin asked what the capacity of the building would be. Plummer said the current pavilion is listed at 425. He didn’t know what the capacity with the new design would be, although it would gain square footage, he said.
Plummer then reviewed the power distribution, lighting, lighting control, fire alarm, heating and air conditioning system, temperature control, and other services and fixtures.
“We didn’t go full-fledged, the best-we-can-get with everything. We didn’t go with stainless steel toilets and things like that. We went with porcelain. So, we were mindful of trying to keep the costs competitive, but also a good product at the end,” Plummer said.
Estimated construction cost, based on the schematic design, is $1,956,256, with an alternate kitchen hood adding $5,000.
If the open tress design is selected, it’s another $75,000 to $85,000. “We as a park department really like that look and think it really looks good, but that will be something we’ll have to discuss as we move forward,” Plummer said.
Diane Quance, common council representative to the park board, asked if the cost included wiring for WiFi. Plummer said there’s a contingency in the cost estimate but that’s an unknown until they get the actual cost for it.
Plummer said once the next phase is completed – design development and construction documents – the pavilion would be ready for bids.
The park offices will eventually be demolished as part of the Buffalo Street project.
Larry Ladd, board member, made the motion to go to the next step and it was unanimously approved.
Plummer then presented the board with the Lucerne Park Amphitheater project. He said he, City Assistant Planner Justin Taylor and Parks Maintenance Director Shaun Gardner have been working on the plans for the new amphitheater. It will hold approximately 260 people. The new one will be moved up at least 40 feet and away from the lake.
He said they believed the project will come in at or below the $150,000 budgeted for it. The Park Board unanimously approved for the project to proceed.
In other business, the Park Board:
• Heard from Plummer that two grants were awarded for the Kelly Park Pickleball Courts. The first was for $31,933 from the Dr. Dane and Louise Miller Foundation, and the second was for $31,932.50 from the K21 Health Foundation.
• Heard from Gardner that the water to all the restrooms has been turned on. All the restrooms have been opened up except for Central Park restrooms because of a plumbing issue. He said he hopes that will be fixed by the end of the week.
Picnic tables have been taken to the parks, and the campgrounds have been opened.
• Heard from Recreation Director Sheila Wieringa that most of the recreation staff has been hired, but she’s still looking for a skate park employee and “lots of lifeguards.” The skate park opens April 27.
“If you know anyone who is lifeguard certified, send them my direction,” she said.
Plummer mentioned Gardner needs seasonal help as well, at least four or five summer employees.
Wieringa said she needs 10-12 lifeguards and has only four right now.
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Parks Superintendent Larry Plummer discussed the various images of the proposed design work provided by Design Collaborative.
An aerial design of the pavilion and space around it shows parking spaces added in the turnaround area needed for staff parking.
A proposed remodel design of the pavilion shows rooms added to the inside of the pavilion, and includes moving the kitchen, opening the wall up for a view of the lake, a large and a small meeting hall, restroom changes, a lifeguard room, a concession area and storage rooms. Up a flight of stairs and an elevator would be the receptionist’s office, four offices, a break room, storage and restrooms.
The outside of the pavilion has a “clean” look, Plummer said, with a metal roof. There would be concrete around the building, replacing the asphalt there now.
Two ideas for the interior ceiling were presented, with one being an “open truss” design, Plummer said. The building already has trusses but they are hidden. The other ceiling proposal is similar to the way the pavilion is now but with can lights.
Michelle Boxell, board member, asked if the difference between an open truss and drop ceiling would primarily be a sound benefit. Plummer said it was sound and aesthetics.
“It’s kind of neat to have the open truss look, but there is a cost to that,” he said.
Park Board member Bill Baldwin asked what the capacity of the building would be. Plummer said the current pavilion is listed at 425. He didn’t know what the capacity with the new design would be, although it would gain square footage, he said.
Plummer then reviewed the power distribution, lighting, lighting control, fire alarm, heating and air conditioning system, temperature control, and other services and fixtures.
“We didn’t go full-fledged, the best-we-can-get with everything. We didn’t go with stainless steel toilets and things like that. We went with porcelain. So, we were mindful of trying to keep the costs competitive, but also a good product at the end,” Plummer said.
Estimated construction cost, based on the schematic design, is $1,956,256, with an alternate kitchen hood adding $5,000.
If the open tress design is selected, it’s another $75,000 to $85,000. “We as a park department really like that look and think it really looks good, but that will be something we’ll have to discuss as we move forward,” Plummer said.
Diane Quance, common council representative to the park board, asked if the cost included wiring for WiFi. Plummer said there’s a contingency in the cost estimate but that’s an unknown until they get the actual cost for it.
Plummer said once the next phase is completed – design development and construction documents – the pavilion would be ready for bids.
The park offices will eventually be demolished as part of the Buffalo Street project.
Larry Ladd, board member, made the motion to go to the next step and it was unanimously approved.
Plummer then presented the board with the Lucerne Park Amphitheater project. He said he, City Assistant Planner Justin Taylor and Parks Maintenance Director Shaun Gardner have been working on the plans for the new amphitheater. It will hold approximately 260 people. The new one will be moved up at least 40 feet and away from the lake.
He said they believed the project will come in at or below the $150,000 budgeted for it. The Park Board unanimously approved for the project to proceed.
In other business, the Park Board:
• Heard from Plummer that two grants were awarded for the Kelly Park Pickleball Courts. The first was for $31,933 from the Dr. Dane and Louise Miller Foundation, and the second was for $31,932.50 from the K21 Health Foundation.
• Heard from Gardner that the water to all the restrooms has been turned on. All the restrooms have been opened up except for Central Park restrooms because of a plumbing issue. He said he hopes that will be fixed by the end of the week.
Picnic tables have been taken to the parks, and the campgrounds have been opened.
• Heard from Recreation Director Sheila Wieringa that most of the recreation staff has been hired, but she’s still looking for a skate park employee and “lots of lifeguards.” The skate park opens April 27.
“If you know anyone who is lifeguard certified, send them my direction,” she said.
Plummer mentioned Gardner needs seasonal help as well, at least four or five summer employees.
Wieringa said she needs 10-12 lifeguards and has only four right now.
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