During the June 9, 2026 Park Board meeting, Public Works Director Tony Rupe briefed the board on the Elmegreen Park Shelter Project, noting that he has a quote of approximately 75000 and is seeking a second quote. The planned timeline is to complete the concrete work in the fall and finish the remaining shelter construction in the spring. The project appears to involve a new or improved park shelter with associated concrete and structural work, and design details may still be refined. Because only informal quotes are being gathered and no contractor has been selected, there is still room for additional vendors in park facilities, shelters, concrete, and related site amenities to participate. This is a solid lead for construction, park equipment, and possibly design assistance vendors who work with small municipal park projects.
Rupe is working with the same vendor on design for the related Lions Shelter project, suggesting bun...
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Item appears under "Informal Discussion" on the July 13, 2026 agenda, signaling concept-stage explor...
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