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McColl Pond Environmental Learning Center (ELC)
The Environmental Learning Center is located at Community Park. The building is constructed of recycled materials and incorporates several environmentally-friendly features that serve as models for sustainable design. These include, but are not limited to, a green roof and rain gardens to filter storm water; and geothermal and solar devices to heat and cool the building.
The ELC is a multi-purpose facility that can be used by community members of all ages.
ELC Cost Breakdown
Building Construction(Low Bid), $2,053,131.00
Project Contingency (5%), $104,688.00
Architect, $157,692.00
Furnishings and Fixtures, $125,000.00
Total Project Cost, $2,440,511.00
On April 21, 2008, the City Council adopted a resolution to award low bid for the McColl Pond Environmental Learning Center (ELC). The low bidder for the project was Fendler Patterson Construction in the amount of $2,053,130.75. Previous City Council action on April 7 received the bids to allow for tabulation and publication.
The Fendler Patterson bid covers building construction and site improvements. When total project costs are calculated including project contingency (5 percent), architect, furnishings and fixtures we arrive at a total project cost in the amount of $2,440,511.
- Community Investment Fund, $591,837
- Park Reserve Fund, $591,837
- Liquor Operations Fund, $591,837
- Private Contributions & Grants, $730,000
- Jeffers Foundation - $500,000
- Fendler Patterson Construction - $100,000
- Scott Watershed Management Organization - $45,000
- B.F. Nelson - $40,000
- Cargill - $40,000
- Mosaic - $5,000
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Friends of McColl Pond
Join us for the next meeting of the Friends of McColl Pond
Tuesday, May 22, 6:30 pm
Location : McColl Pond ELC, Community Park, 13500 Dakota Avenue South, Savage.
Contact : Parks and Natural Resources Superintendent Jon Allen, 952.224.3441
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