09/19/00

This afternoon, the Manistique DDA met to discuss further ideas concerning improvements to the municipal marina and adjacent property. A third conceptual painting of the entire project was introduced. Several other smaller conceptual paintings were the focus of discussion: a widened and more open area where the boardwalk passes below the US2 bridge, a previously considered stressed fabric pavilion design and a conventional pavilion design. Manning the gavel, Bill Hentchell emphasized that all reasonable ideas, consistent with the goal of improving the marina area, were welcome for consideration. He stated the goal of the considered marina project is to improve the value of the marina area to most residents and tourists; thus making Manistique more competitive among lake shore communities.

07/17/01

At the Manistique D.D.A. meeting today, a representative of U.P. Engineers and Architects Inc. presented early estimates of the costs associated with various facets of the considered Manistique marina park improvements. He emphasized the fact that without more specifics concerning quality, quantity, size, labor, etc., the estimates should be considered as very rough "guesstimates" at current prices, but they would provide the D.D.A. with some comparative numbers to consider. The guesstimate information follows:

         MANISTIQUE WATERFRONT PARK
         PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATE

           WALKWAY UNDER BRIDGE

         Concrete Walk (9600 s.f.)           2.74              $26,304

         Widen Existing Walkway (100 I.f.)   Lump Sum           24,000

         Lighting (10)                       $3,000 each        30,000

         Landscaping, Trees, Site Furnishings,
         Signage                             Lump Sum           10,000

         SUBTOTAL                                              $90,304

         Contingency (10%)                                       9,000

         Design, Bid Documents, Construction Administration
         (15%)                                                  13,545

         TOTAL                                                $112,849



         MANISTIQUE WATERFRONT PARK
          PRELIMINARY COST ESTIMATE

          PARK DEVELOPMENT

         Seawall Mooring Area (300 I.f.)     1000 l.f.        $300,000

         Stone Riprap (400 l.f.)             Lump Sum           20,000

         Concrete Walkways (14,400 s.f.)     2.74               39,456

         Parking Improvements (100 cars)     Lump Sum           44,000

         Access Improvements                 Lump Sum           30,000

         Lighting (40)                       $3,000 each       120,000

         Sitework/Grading                    Lump Sum           30,000

         Utilities                           Lump Sum           20,000

         Pavilion, Wood (3200 s.f.)          Lump Sum          120,000
         Alternate Tensile Fabric Structure
         Add $75,000

         Restrooms/Service Building          Lump Sum          120,000

         Landscaping, Trees, Site Furnishings,
         Signage                             Lump Sum          100,000

         SUBTOTAL                                             $943,456

         Contingency (10%)                                      94,345

         Design, Bid Documents, Construction Administration
         (15%)                                                 141,518

         TOTAL                                              $1,179,319

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