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2026 April PC Mtg PresentationPRAIRIE PARK PHASE 1 IMPROVEMENTS PARK COMMISSION MEETING APRIL 21, 2026 Prairie Park - Phase 1 Improvements Otsego, MN AGENDA 1] 2] 3] 4] 5] 6] 1] PROJECT OVERVIEW Prairie Park - Phase 1 Improvements Otsego, MN WHERE WE’VE BEEN ... 2023 2024 2025 2026 FALLFALLWINTER WINTERSPRINGWINTERSPRING SUMMERSUMMER FALL SUMMER Prairie Park - Phase 1 Improvements Otsego, MN WHERE WE’RE GOING ...COMPLETEDNEAR-TERMLONG-TERM• Feb: • March: • April: • Today: • May 1st: • May 12th: • June 8th: • June 16th: • June 22nd: • June/July: Award Grant Notification • Fall ‘26: • Winter ‘26/‘27: • Spring ‘27: • Fall ‘27: Prairie Park - Phase 1 Improvements Otsego, MN PROJECT GOALS • Budget: $7.8 million • Top Priorities » »Ballfield Improvements » » » » • Other Priorities Include » » » » » 2] PROPOSED PARK PLAN MASTER PLAN (PHASE 1) RC Track Mowed Trails Stormwater Pond Soccer Fields Multi-use FieldsExisting Parking Skate Park NewAdventure Playground Zip Line Concrete Path Prairie Restoration Area Parking Lot Resurfacing and Expanion NewPavilion Basketball Court Resurfacing Gaga Ball Pickleball CourtExpansion Sledding Hill Removal Existing Parking Dog Park Prairie Park Center Splash Pad (To Remain) Picnic Shelter (To Remain) Otsego City Hall & Public Works Existing ParkingArchery Updated (4) Ballelds Improved Trails Future Public Works Expansion Asphalt Path Development of facilities accomplished with this grant Future or other work outside project scope Existing facilities that will remain Park Boundary Entrance to the park Accessible Route (Existing) Accessible Route (Proposed) 0 50 100 200Nashua Ave NENashua Ave NE90th St N E Otsego Creek90th St NE90th St NE Napi e r Ave NE • Key Features » »Ballfield Improvements » » » » » » » » MASTER PLAN Nashua Ave NENashua Ave NE90th St N E Otsego Creek90th St NE90th St NE Napi e r Ave NE RC Track Hiking Trail Shelter Stormwater Pond O-Leash Dog Park Existing Soccer Fields (Add Lighting to Northern Fields) Pave Parking Expand Parking Skate Park Adventure Playground Zip Line Park Pavilion Veterans Memorial Concrete Path Picnic Shelter Splash Pad Resurface Basketball Court Gaga Ball Add 4 Pickleball Courts Multi-use Fields (Remove Sledding Hill) New Parking Stormwater Pond Prairie Park Center Otsego City Hall & Public Works Existing ParkingArchery Sledding Hill 94 Spaces + 51 Spaces 60 Spaces60 Spaces60 Spaces185 Spaces New Parking Update Ballelds Hockey Rink Free Skate Area Warming House Future Road ConnectionRemove Outeld Fence for Flexible Event Space Prairie Restoration Area Prairie Restoration Area Prairie Restoration Area Prairie Restoration Area 62 Spaces 130 SpacesFuture Public Works Expansion Reserve for Potential Future Civic Facility Asphalt Path N 0 100 200 ft • Future Improvements » » » » » » » 3] SITE FEATURES Prairie Park - Phase 1 Improvements Otsego, MN PAVILION WITH RESTROOMS, CONCESSIONS, AND OPEN-AIR SHELTER • Budget: $1.75 million • Style » fit/finish • Vendor » • Building Program » » » » • Proximity to existing shelter Prairie Park - Phase 1 Improvements Otsego, MN Nashua Ave NENashua Ave NE90th St N E Otsego Creek90th St NE90th St NE Napier Ave NE RC Track Hiking Trail Shelter Stormwater Pond O-Leash Dog Park Existing Soccer Fields (Add Lighting to Northern Fields)Pave Parking Expand Parking Skate Park Adventure Playground Zip Line Park Pavilion Veterans Memorial Concrete Path Picnic Shelter Splash Pad Resurface Basketball Court Gaga Ball Add 4 Pickleball Courts Multi-use Fields (Remove Sledding Hill) New Parking Stormwater Pond Prairie Park Center Otsego City Hall & Public Works Existing ParkingArchery Sledding Hill 94 Spaces + 51 Spaces 60 Spaces60 Spaces60 Spaces185 Spaces New Parking Update Ballelds Hockey Rink Free Skate Area Warming House Future Road ConnectionRemove Outeld Fence for Flexible Event Space Prairie Restoration Area Prairie Restoration Area Prairie Restoration Area Prairie Restoration Area 62 Spaces 130 SpacesFuture Public Works Expansion Reserve for Potential Future Civic Facility Asphalt Path N 0 100 200 ft PAVILION ORIENTATION Concessions Open-Air Seating RestroomRestroom Drinking Fountains StorageStorage25’-0” 65’-0”36’-0”39’-0”• “Park Pavilion” is no longer an enclosed building • Evaluate best building orientation » » » » Prairie Park - Phase 1 Improvements Otsego, MN PLAYGROUND CONCEPT A• Budget: $1.18 million • Vendor: TBD • Considerations » » » » DESIGN BY: FLAGSHIP RECREATION Prairie Park - Phase 1 Improvements Otsego, MN PLAYGROUND PRELIMINARY CONCEPTS CONCEPT B CONCEPT C DESIGN BY: FLAGSHIP RECREATION DESIGN BY: FLAGSHIP RECREATION Prairie Park - Phase 1 Improvements Otsego, MN PLAYGROUND PRELIMINARY CONCEPTS CONCEPT D DESIGN BY: MIDWEST PLAYSCAPES Prairie Park - Phase 1 Improvements Otsego, MN PLAYGROUND CUSTOM EXPLORATION Prairie Park - Phase 1 Improvements Otsego, MN • Budget: $100k • Considerations » VETERANS MEMORIAL Prairie Park - Phase 1 Improvements Otsego, MN CHASKA VETERANS PARK ZIMMERMAN LEGION PARK VETERANS MEMORIAL CHAMPLIN VETERANS PARK VETERANS MEMORIAL PRECEDENTS Prairie Park - Phase 1 Improvements Otsego, MN BALLFIELD IMPROVEMENTS • Budget: $850k • Previous Ballfield Study • Considerations » » » »No outfield fence at NE field Prairie Park - Phase 1 Improvements Otsego, MN OTHER SITE FEATURES 4] COST ESTIMATE Prairie Park - Phase 1 Improvements Otsego, MN COST ESTIMATE OVERVIEW $7.7 MILLION IS THE OVERALL TARGET BUDGET Prairie Park - Phase 1 Improvements Otsego, MN COST ESTIMATE ALTERNATES • Alternates » » • Other elements may be added as we move through the design process 5] COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Prairie Park - Phase 1 Improvements Otsego, MN INPUT FROM THE COMMUNITY • Goals » » • In-Person Events » » • Online Survey » » ballfield » 6] NEXT STEPS Prairie Park - Phase 1 Improvements Otsego, MN NEXT STEPS • Today: • May 1st: • May 12th: • June 8th: • June 16th: • June 22nd: • June/July: Award Grant Notification • Fall ‘26: • Winter ‘26/‘27: • Spring ‘27: • Fall ‘27: THANK YOU!