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Action Plan
Saint Joseph Splash Pad
Coalition
What am I going to
talk about today?
Positive effects on the
community
Address concerns
Local comparisons
Numbers & logistics
Contact information
Why build a Splash Pad?
Adds selling points to prospective
home buyers
Keeps families in St. Joe during
their free time
Increases citizen engagement
within the community
Appeals to all age groups
Community pride
How a Splash Pad
Addresses Concerns
Cost
Health & Safety
Universal Accessibility
Overall Quality of Life
Sustainability
Local Comparisons
Waite Park, MN
Construction only was approx. $490,000
in 2009
St. Cloud, MN –Riverside Park
Construction only was approx. $350,000
in 2004
St. Cloud, MN –Westwood Park
Construction only was approx. $255,000
in 2006
St. Cloud, MN –Eastman Park
2006 budget for water equipment alone
was approx. $205,000
St. Joseph Master Park
Plan -2008
Numbers & Logistics
Splash Pad water features –approx.
$250,000 -$275,000
Site –Approx. $140,000
Bathroom/changing/control room –
approx. $50,000 -$80,000
Professional services –approx. $95,000
Reallyroughcost-$535,000 -$590,000
Where’s the $$$ Coming
From?
St. Joe Splash Pad Coalition plans on
raising $200,000 towards the project
Fundraising
Donations
Community Outreach
Community Stakeholders
Remaining Balance to be negotiated
with the city’s ½ cent tax.
Call to ACTION!!
WE’RE ASKING FOR
Volunteers
Ideas
Questions/Concerns
Donations