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SCC Item 2- Prairie Park Phase 1 ImprovementsPRAIRIE PARK PHASE 1 IMPROVEMENTS CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 22ND, 2026 SCC Item- 2 Prairie Park - Phase 1 Improvements Otsego, MN AGENDA 1] 2] 3] 4] 5] 1] ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY Prairie Park - Phase 1 Improvements Otsego, MN ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY • Touch-a-Truck » » • Online Survey 100+ Participants 429 Responses 23 Questions 3 Boards Prairie Park - Phase 1 Improvements Otsego, MN TOUCH-A-TRUCK OVERVIEW Accessibility is a priority to both kids and parents There is desire for spaces to change diapers and feed babies Interest in diverse play experiences Hillside play is popular Kids were drawn to bright colors and fun themes POPULAR IMAGES FROM THE EVENT: 2626 121212121313 55 559966 DOTSDOTS DOTSDOTSDOTSDOTSDOTSDOTS DOTSDOTS DOTSDOTSDOTSDOTSDOTSDOTS Brightly colored towers + bridges Nature-inspired climbing Tunnels built into hills Hillside climbing Sensory play featuresBatting Cage ZiplinesHillside slides WHAT WE HEARD Prairie Park - Phase 1 Improvements Otsego, MN ONLINE SURVEY OVERVIEW POPULAR PLAYGROUND IMAGES: Roller slides Poured- in-place surfacing Fenced play area Monkey barsTeeter Totters Bike obstacle area Visibility to see kids Shaded seating/ play areas Play for ALL ages Age separated play Enhanced splash pad Ramps/Elevated Accessible Routes Traditional Belt Swings Hillside Slides Sensory Play FeaturesMedium-level Climbing (nets, walls)Hillside Climbing WHAT WE HEARD Prairie Park - Phase 1 Improvements Otsego, MN PREFERRED PLAYGROUND EXPERIENCE #5#5 #2#2 #4#4 #1#1 #3#3 THEMED EQUIPMENTTHEMED EQUIPMENT NATURE INSPIRED PLAYNATURE INSPIRED PLAY NATURAL WOOD PLAYGROUNDNATURAL WOOD PLAYGROUND NATURAL COLORS, TOWER, SLIDESNATURAL COLORS, TOWER, SLIDES BRIGHTLY COLORED TOWERS + BRIDGESBRIGHTLY COLORED TOWERS + BRIDGES This concept was the most popular playground experience at Touch-a-Truck Prairie Park - Phase 1 Improvements Otsego, MN BALLFIELD TOP FEATURES BATTING CAGESBATTING CAGES ENCLOSURE AROUND RESTROOMSENCLOSURE AROUND RESTROOMS PRACTICE PITCHING MOUNDPRACTICE PITCHING MOUND • Other Features (Write In) » » » » » 67%67%51%51% 29%29% Prairie Park - Phase 1 Improvements Otsego, MN PAVILION PREFERENCES 51% Preferred Small (25-50 people) 38% Preferred Medium (50-100 people) When asked about pavilion capacity for rentals, respondents strongly preferred small or medium sized pavilions. SIZE PREFERENCEANTICIPATED USE Prairie Park - Phase 1 Improvements Otsego, MN VETERANS MEMORIAL MEMORIAL FEATURES MEMORIAL EXPERIENCE OTHER Flags, historical information, and engraved names/ recognition elements were the most popular features amongst respondents. Most respondents see themselves experiencing the space for quiet reflection or passing through while using the park. Other comments included a desire to use this memorial to inform/teach and a desire to add plants around the memorial Ask veterans to help Consider maintenance/ keep it simple Walking path with flowers Engraved brick walkway Place away from the playground area Make it a space people want to spend an extended time at OTHER CONSIDERATIONS 2] PROPOSED CONCEPT Prairie Park - Phase 1 Improvements Otsego, MN VETERANS MEMORIAL NASHUNA AVE NE90TH ST NE STORMWATER FEATURE BIOSWALEBIOSWALE BIOSWALE BIOSWALE STORMWATER FEATUREUPDATED BASKETBALL (ALT.) PICKLEBALL EXPANSION (ALT.) LAWN DESTINATION PLAYGROUND (20,000 SF) AGES 2-5 AGES 5-12 EXISTING SPLASH PAD EXISTING UTILITIES SHELTER CONC. MECH. RRRRRR RR RR RR EXISTING SKATE PARK EXISTING PICKLEBALL EXISTING SHELTER EXPANDED PARKING LOT 10’ 10’ 8’ 8’ 8’ 8’ 40’ 30’ 93’ 40’ 30’ IMPROVED BALLFIELD IMPROVED BALLFIELD IMPROVED BALLFIELD IMPROVED BALLFIELD RESURFACED TRAILS (AS NEEDED) REMOVABLE OUTFIELD FENCE OPEN AIR SHELTER, CONCESSIONS, RESTROOMS CENTRAL PLAZA / FOOD TRUCK PARKING ART OPPORTUNITY / ENHANCED PLANTING BEDS GAGA BALL SHADE SAILS REMOVE SLEDDING HILL (265 FT)(300 FT) (290 FT) (290 FT) +74 SPACE (168 TOTAL) EXISTING PLAYGROUND = 18,500 SF COVERED DUGOUTS UPDATED BACKSTOPS EXISTING DRINKING FOUNTAIN STORAGE BUILDING BLEACHERS SHELTER BATTING CAGES PORTABLE RESTROOM ENCLOSURE KEY FEATURES • Central event plaza centered on the Veterans Memorial and shelters, designed to support food truck access and parking • Pavilion oriented north/ south • Maintains several existing pathways and circulation routes • Destination playground located north of existing trees for natural shade • Basketball court right-sized to reduce unnecessary pavement • Ballfield shelter positioned to align with ballfield layout; storage building relocated Prairie Park - Phase 1 Improvements Otsego, MN PROPOSED RECREATION HUB VETERANS MEMORIAL NASHUNA AVE NE90TH ST NE STORMWATER FEATURE BIOSWALEBIOSWALE BIOSWALE BIOSWALE STORMWATER FEATUREUPDATED BASKETBALL (ALT.) PICKLEBALL EXPANSION (ALT.) LAWN DESTINATION PLAYGROUND (20,000 SF) AGES 2-5 AGES 5-12 EXISTING SPLASH PAD EXISTING UTILITIES SHELTER CONC. MECH. RRRRRR RR RR RR EXISTING SKATE PARK EXISTING PICKLEBALL EXISTING SHELTER EXPANDED PARKING LOT 10’ 10’ 8’ 8’ 8’ 8’ 40’ 30’ 93’ 40’ 30’ IMPROVED BALLFIELD IMPROVED BALLFIELD IMPROVED BALLFIELD IMPROVED BALLFIELD RESURFACED TRAILS (AS NEEDED) REMOVABLE OUTFIELD FENCE OPEN AIR SHELTER, CONCESSIONS, RESTROOMS CENTRAL PLAZA / FOOD TRUCK PARKING ART OPPORTUNITY / ENHANCED PLANTING BEDS GAGA BALL SHADE SAILS REMOVE SLEDDING HILL (265 FT)(300 FT) (290 FT) (290 FT) +74 SPACE (168 TOTAL) EXISTING PLAYGROUND = 18,500 SF COVERED DUGOUTS UPDATED BACKSTOPS EXISTING DRINKING FOUNTAIN STORAGE BUILDING BLEACHERS SHELTER BATTING CAGES PORTABLE RESTROOM ENCLOSURE KEY FEATURES • Expanded parking with stormwater enhancements • Central plaza / food truck parking • Shelter with concessions & restrooms • Veterans memorial • Existing shelter, skate park & splash pad retained • Destination playground with age- separated play • Right-sized basketball court (alternate) • Four additional pickleball courts (alternate) • Relocated gaga ball pit • Additional shade sails at splash pad Prairie Park - Phase 1 Improvements Otsego, MN VETERANS MEMORIAL NASHUNA AVE NE90TH ST NESTORMWATER FEATUREBIOSWALEBIOSWALEBIOSWALEBIOSWALESTORMWATER FEATUREUPDATED BASKETBALL (ALT.) PICKLEBALLEXPANSION(ALT.) LAWN DESTINATION PLAYGROUND (20,000 SF) AGES 2-5 AGES 5-12 EXISTING SPLASH PADEXISTING UTILITIES SHELTERCONC.MECH.RRRRRRRRRRRREXISTING SKATE PARK EXISTING PICKLEBALL EXISTING SHELTER EXPANDED PARKING LOT10’10’8’ 8’ 8’ 8’40’30’93’40’30’ IMPROVED BALLFIELD IMPROVED BALLFIELD IMPROVED BALLFIELD IMPROVED BALLFIELD RESURFACED TRAILS (AS NEEDED) REMOVABLE OUTFIELD FENCE OPEN AIR SHELTER, CONCESSIONS, RESTROOMSCENTRAL PLAZA / FOOD TRUCK PARKINGART OPPORTUNITY / ENHANCED PLANTING BEDSGAGA BALLSHADE SAILSREMOVE SLEDDING HILL (265 FT)(300 FT) (290 FT) (290 FT) +74 SPACE (168 TOTAL) EXISTING PLAYGROUND = 18,500 SF COVERED DUGOUTS UPDATED BACKSTOPS EXISTING DRINKING FOUNTAIN STORAGE BUILDING BLEACHERS SHELTER BATTING CAGES PORTABLE RESTROOM ENCLOSURE PROPOSED BALLFIELDS KEY FEATURES • Chainlink backstops • Existing bleachers to remain • Dugouts with rigid roofs and new concrete pads • New storage building • Existing drinking fountain retained • Central shelter • Shade sails and/or trees for spectator seating areas 3] SITE FEATURES Prairie Park - Phase 1 Improvements Otsego, MN PAVILION • Features » » » » » Prairie Park - Phase 1 Improvements Otsego, MN VETERANS MEMORIAL • Features »8 flags » » » » » MEMORIAL BRICKS PLANTINGS MEMORIALS WITH FLAGS AND MONUMENTS STONES Prairie Park - Phase 1 Improvements Otsego, MN PLAZA • Features » » » »FOOD TRUCK PARKING PARK ENTRY SIGN PARK SCULPTURE Prairie Park - Phase 1 Improvements Otsego, MN PLAYGROUND • Style » » » • Next step » MIDWEST PLAYSCAPESMIDWEST PLAYSCAPES FLAGSHIPFLAGSHIP Prairie Park - Phase 1 Improvements Otsego, MN BALLFIELDS • Features » » » » » » » NEW STORAGE BUILDING CENTRAL SHELTER SHADE AT SEATING CHAINLINK BACKSTOP EX. BLEACHERS DUGOUT WITH ROOF Prairie Park - Phase 1 Improvements Otsego, MN UTILITIES • Needs to remain in existing location • Screening ideas » » »EXISTING UTILITIES (PLAN VIEW)EXISTING UTILITIES FENCED ENCLOSURE PLANT SCREENING Prairie Park - Phase 1 Improvements Otsego, MN COURTS • Basketball (Alternate) » » » • Pickleball (Alternate) »NASHUNA AVE NE90TH ST NESTORMWATER FEATUREBIOSWALEBIOSWALEBIOSWALEBIOSWALESTORMWATER FEATUREUPDATED BASKETBALL LAWN DESTINATION PLAYGROUND (20,000 SF) PICKLEBALL EXPANSION EXISTING SPLASH PAD EXISTING UTILITIES SHELTER CONC. MECH. RRRRRR RR RR RR EXISTING SKATE PARK EXISTING PICKLEBALL EXISTING SHELTER EXPANDED PARKING LOT10’10’ 8’ 8’ 8’ 8’ 40’ 30’ 93’ 40’ 30’ IMPROVED BALLFIELD IMPROVED BALLFIELD IMPROVED BALLFIELD IMPROVED BALLFIELD COVERED DUGOUTS UPDATED BACKSTOPS STORAGE BUILDING (SAME LOCATION)BLEACHERS SHELTER BATTING CAGES PORTABLE RESTROOM ENCLOSURE RESURFACED TRAILS (AS NEEDED) REMOVABLE OUTFIELD FENCE OPEN AIR SHELTER, CONCESSIONS, RESTROOMSENHANCED DROP-OFFENHANCED VETERAN’S MEMORIALREMOVE SLEDDING HILL (265 FT)(300 FT) (290 FT) (290 FT) +74 SPACE (168 TOTAL) EXISTING PLAYGROUND = 18,500 SF EXISTING PROPOSED 3-TONE COURT SURFACE REDUCED FOOTPRINT EXISTING PICKLEBALL 4] COST ESTIMATE Prairie Park - Phase 1 Improvements Otsego, MN PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATE OVERVIEW *PRELIMINARY BASE PROJECT COST ESTIMATE (WITHOUT ALTERNATES) IS UNDER THE $7.8 MILLION TARGET BUDGET ITEM AMOUNT GENERAL EARTHWORKS, REMOVALS, SITE PREP, AND UTILITIES $498,500 PARKING LOT & STORMWATER $945,685 CENTRAL IMPROVEMENTS (VETERANS MEMORIAL, PLAZA, PLAYGROUND CONTAINER, PLANTING BEDS, TREES) $1,101,896 BALLFIELD IMPROVEMENTS (BACKSTOPS, FENCING, DUGOUTS, BATTING CAGES, CONCRETE) $806,915 SITE RESTORATION $30,000 BASE BID CONSTRUCTION TOTAL $3,382,996 ALTERNATES (PICKLEBALL COURTS, BASKETBALL COURT, SHADE CANVAS, BASEBALL SHELTER, LIGHTING) $631,615 DIRECT PURCHASE (PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT, PAVILION/RESTROOMS, FURNISHINGS, SIGNAGE, TRASH RECEPTACLES) $3,032,963 CONSTRUCTION CONTINGENCY (10%)$704,757 DESIGN, ENGINEERING, SURVEY, GEOTECH $400,000 TOTAL $8,152,331* 5] NEXT STEPS Prairie Park - Phase 1 Improvements Otsego, MN NEXT STEPS • June/July: Grant Award Notification • Fall ‘26 » » » » • Winter ‘26/‘27 » » • Spring ‘27: • Fall ‘27: THANK YOU!