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City of Northfield MN
File #: 25-500    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Motion Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 8/20/2025 In control: Park & Recreation Advisory Board
On agenda: 9/15/2025 Final action:
Title: Consider Motion approving Central Park Playground Improvements.
Attachments: 1. NORTHFIELD CENTRAL PARK PLAYGROUND UPDATE_PRAB 09152025.pdf
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PRAB Meeting Date: September 15th, 2025                     

 

To:                                          Members of the Park and Recreation Advisory Board

 

From:                                          Andrew Tussing, Streets & Parks Manager

 

Title

Consider Motion approving Central Park Playground Improvements.

 

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Action Requested:                     

Consider Motion approving Central Park Playground Improvements.

 

Summary Report:

The City has been working with Bruce Jacobson (Landscape Architect) and Bolten & Menk to update Central Park playground. Staff have met with Heritage Preservation Commission and have held multiple neighborhood meetings with users. Current concept includes bringing the play structure up to date with current safety standards, moving and adding a few pieces of play equipment to serve more age groups, and adding sidewalk for better accessibility.

 

Bruce Jacobson will present the current proposed concept for the playground improvements at Central Park. 

 

Alternative Options:

NA

 

Financial Impacts:                     

 

 

Tentative Timelines: