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TO: Parks and Recreation Commission
FROM: Nick Jacobs, Parks and Recreation Director
DATE: January 15, 2026
RE: Lily Pond Park Improvements
Background Information
Status of Lily Pond Park Planning
Following the October 2025 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting, where staff
and park planning consultants HKGi received direction on a preferred concept,
collaboration has continued to develop construction documents and prepare the project
for bidding. The January 20 presentation represents one of the final opportunities for
the Parks and Recreation Commission to review and provide input on the final plan.
The primary remaining decision is the selection of a playground vendor. At the last
Commission meeting, direction was given to narrow the selection to two vendors:
Midwest Playscapes and Northland Recreation. Both vendors have submitted
playground designs that align with the identified playground budget of $175,000.
Additionally, during the October 2025 meeting, the Commission discussed prioritization
of potential project alternates to be included if the base bid package comes in under
budget. The alternates identified were a zipline, walking trail, removals, and plantings.
Staff and HKGi were able to incorporate all the alternates into the base bid except the
zipline and zipline edging.
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Items for Commission consideration include confirming that the proposed project
budget and alternates align with the Parks and Recreation Commission’s vision, as well
as selecting a playground vendor and style of play that best suits Lily Pond Park.
Requested Commission Action
Staff requests the Parks and Recreation Commission review the Lily Pond Park
Improvements PDF slide deck and bring feedback/recommendations.
Possible recommendation:
• To recommend HKGi incorporate the requested changes and bring back for a
final presentation in February.
OR
• To approve the Lily Pond Park Improvements as discussed and recommend the
City Council authorize the bidding process.
Attachments:
• Lily Pond Park Improvements PDF slide deck