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Approving the use or non-use of a Project Labor Agreement on Department of Parks and Recreation construction projects for the second half of 2025.
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WHEREAS, the Saint Paul City Council adopted Council File #09-584 on the use of Project Labor Agreements (“PLA”) for projects involving $250,000 or more of City money; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Parks and Recreation is undertaking the following projects with construction budget totals over $250,000:
Baker Park Site Improvements - Proposed work will focus on converting natural turf field to artificial turf, lighting enhancements, realigned pathway, restroom building.
Estimated Start Date Phase 1: September 2025 (3 months)
Estimated Start Date Phase 2: May 2026 (3-4 months)
Groveland Recreation Center Site Improvements - Proposed work will include replacement of the existing play equipment and surfacing, reconstruction of the basketball and tennis courts, restoration of the multipurpose natural turf fields, and site circulation. Work will include demolition, earthwork, stormwater infrastructure, play equipment installation, concrete paving, court paving, fencing, irrigation, baseball field amenities, and site restoration and landscaping.
Estimated Start Date: October 2025 (4-5 months)
Hidden Falls Picnic Shelter and Restroom Facility - Proposed work will focus on the replacement of the existing picnic shelter and restroom facility and other associated site work such as trails and parking lots, seating, and related site amenities.
Estimated Start Date: April 2026 (6-9 months)
Robert Piram Trailheads - Proposed work includes furnishing at trail nodes and hardscape.
Estimated Start Date: September 2025 (2 months)
South Saint Anthony Park Play Area and Court Improvements - Proposed work will focus on the replacement of the existing play equipment and surfacing, adjacent pavements, seating, related site amenities. It will also likely include the reconstruction of a combined basketball/futsal co...
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