Through a great deal of insight and forethought the City of Breezy Point had worked with many interested citizens to develop the city park. This park gets tremendous use and is busy most days with all sorts of activities. The park includes a ball field, playground area, basketball and volleyball courts. It also has a large picnic shelter that is used by many groups and is routinely busy with activity.
The Park and Recreation Committee has considered the park use and felt an additional park shelter was warranted and planned for its construction in 2012. Funds were set aside for this use. Construction will occur in the next few weeks with it being built on the north side of city hall. The structure will be a smaller shelter than the existing one being 16 by 24 feet.
The city received quotes from several contractors to do the work. The contractors were generous with their time giving the city reduced or free labor. They recognized the public good in having additional services available for the community. Public Works has also participated in the construction with ground preparation. Preliminary excavation, tree removal and fill were needed to prepare the site. The total price for the shelter came in under budget with the quotes received. The budget was $11,500 and the final cost is $9,609.98.
Many thanks go out to the contractors who will be doing the work. Trana Masonry of Breezy Point will be doing the concrete work. Gibbons Construction of Pequot Lakes will be doing the framing and wood work. Fiks-Con of Crosslake will be doing the shingling.
With the addition of a new shelter additional users will be able to enjoy the park.
