The city is demolishing the former offices of the Chamber of Commerce along with restrooms in Memorial Park and will also be removing an existing shelter.  Because these items are adjacent to significant and protected resources, the city is required to prepare plans in the event that items are found during the excavation process.

Excavation will occur when:

• The foundations are removed from the buildings;
• Capping of the well;
• Removal of the grinder pump and partial removal and capping of sewer line;
• Removal of the shelter and concrete.

When the above occurs, there will be a monitor on site.

The existing playground was removed because of safety issues related to its age. It was cut off at the bases.

This project is part of returning much of Memorial Park back to its natural state as an Oak Savannah and native prairie and is being paid for by Park Dedication Funds along with a grant from the State of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and is also a partnership with the Scott Soil & Water Conservation District.

Staff is working on the creation of nature-based playground that will be installed adjacent to the shelter on the western end of the park.