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PARKS & OPEN SPACE NEWS 1-g MEDIAN LANDSCAPE PROJECT Our goal is to complete a minimum of two playgrounds and based on budgeted funds,we are working to complete a The Parks,Recreation&Open Space Department is working third playground,as well.The third playground to be re- on a 2-year endeavor to make improvements to the medians placed is located at the City's Sports Complex located off of along the major corridors within the City(S.Boulder,Via Ap State Highway 42. pia,Cherry,Dillon&McCaslin).This project was included in the 2019-2020 biennial budget that was adopted in 2018. In future budget cycles,the Parks,Recreation and Open Originally staff worked with the design firm MIG to develop Space Department plans to request additional funds to complete other playground renovations as needed.In the several design concepts and settled on a preferred concept that focused on making improvements to the current medi- meantime,make sure to check out our newest renovated ans without major design changes.This project will look at playground at Heritage Park For more information on this each corridor and also each median to determine the extent project,please contact Allan Gill at agill@louisvilleco.gov. of the changes/upgrades needed.These improvements LEARN ABOUT LOCAL WILDLIFE WHILE WALKING could include irrigation system upgrades and removal and replacement of vegetation including turf,shrubs and trees. The Open Space Division has installed three interpretive The intent is to also include additional pops of color along panels at the Hecla Lake Open Space bird blind.Stop by and some of the medians with planters with annuals where ap- take a look and learn about resident birds,migratory birds propriate. and other wildlife in our area.In an effort to increase wildlife The planning of this project has begun and the goal is to habitat,staff has also installed three American kestrel and begin construction of the medians this fall and continue into two Eastern screech owl nest boxes on select open space 2020 to finish the remaining medians.We will work with the properties and on the Coal Creek Golf Course. consultant,Public Works and our Parks and Public Landscap- - '. ing Advisory Board(PPLAB)to prioritize the order in which the medians are renovated.For more information on this .' 12+ , ;T f project,please contact Allan Gill at agill@louisvilleco.gov. r\A ��r l r 1 1 I' ll g .ry PLAYGROUND REPLACEMENT PROJECT iingtiiii Many of the playgrounds in the City were installed around the same time and are in need of some refreshing.That is _ the intent behind our playground replacement project.City -.- . - - Council has allocated funding in each of the next two years _ _ _ - to replace playground equipment to offer new and en- hanced play experiences for the community. • MOSQUITO SAFETY Jr rrr' *or The City contracts with Vector Disease Control International '.; „.. (VDCI)for Mosquito Control Services for the community. FLr`' .4 .`-t. .. �� - . W tit' 1' Citizens concerned about mosquito problems or issues may • report their concerns by calling VDCI at 888-774-2161,email- - ing them at mkyer@vdci.net or visiting the VDCI website at _____ — - http://www.vdci.net/colorado. Boul- •\, N. , . y der County Public Health and the City ,, a ' >.•.,....-....:-. _ urge residents to remember the 4Ds �� . , - _ "'=#�c:; when protecting themselves against �� = West Nile Virus: MX ap, W4114 Use DEET-enhanced insect repel- lent Staff just recently solicited bids from companies interested in partnering with the City to design and install upgraded DRESS in long sleeves and pants playground features.Staff reviewed three potential bids and • Avoid the outdoors from DUSK to DAWN ultimately selected HPM/Architerra as the design and con- • DRAIN standing water outside your home struction team for this project.Staff plans on kicking off the project in May and completing outreach and design through For more information,please visit the City's website at http:// the summer and installing new play equipment this fall.The www.louisvilleco.gov/residents/parks-recreation/mosquito- first playground to be replaced will be Dutch Creek(other- control-services or the Boulder County Public Health website wise known as Elephant Park).We plan to follow-up with a at https://www.bouldercounty.org/environment/water/ renovation of Keith Helart Park in 2020. west-nile-virus. June 2019 • Page 9