EGF looks to fine-tune park improvement plan

East Grand Forks will enlist the services of a construction management firm to help fine-tune cost estimates on potential park improvements – including the aging ice arenas.

Construction Engineers would be hired at a cost of $22,500 dollars to help detail the project bidding and construction schedule.  A staff report pegs the price-tag on the repairs and renovations in the 13-20 million dollar range.

Council member Dale Helms cast the lone vote against the idea of brining another consultant on board.

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In other council action members agreed to advertise for bids on a Civic Center refrigeration retrofit.  The estimated cost is $349,700 dollars.  The city plans to use money from a Mighty Ducks grant and Kraft Hockeyville award to fund the project.  Remaining costs would be funded through excess collections from the Swimming Pool sales tax.