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AGENDA RECOMMENDATION |
Reports of City Council Members 9.A.
City Council Regular Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 12/08/2025
Agenda Item:
Resolutions accepting feasibility report and ordering project for Capital Improvement Project 11212; Vetter Stone Amphitheater Improvements and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Professional Services Agreement for final design.
Recommendation/Action(s):
Adoption of the attached resolutions.
Summary:
At the work session on September 22, 2025, staff presented an update on the Vetter Stone Amphitheater project. Staff reviewed the permanent roof structure over the stage, installation of permanent seating in the center of the amphitheater, and the construction of a storage building on the north end of the park. In addition, the council had asked staff to look at increased storage options to house all necessary equipment, consideration of dedicated back of house space, and to review the overall master plan that guided these recommendations. The Council provided direction to move forward with the expanded bleacher seating and storage building with the remaining funding to be provided through a larger sales tax contribution in 2026. Additional items the Council requested staff to research further included future sewer and water services for a future permanent back of house structure and a shorter term lease for the temporary back of house trailer.
This project, as proposed, will consist of the construction of a new stage and stage house (roof), loading dock modifications, new bleacher seating in the upper portion of the seating bowl, and construction of a new storage building on the northern edge of the park. Construction needs to begin in early August of 2026 in order for the park to be ready to open the following year on June 1st.
Funding for the proposed improvements is shown in the table below. Staff are recommending a budget amendment in 2026 to allocate the funding for the project.
Staff recommends the Council accept this project feasibility report, order staff to prepare final plans and specifications, instruct the City Manager to advertise for bids in accordance with the requirement of law, and authorize the City Manager to enter into a professional services agreement with LSE Architects for the design of the stage house and improvements.
This project, as proposed, will consist of the construction of a new stage and stage house (roof), loading dock modifications, new bleacher seating in the upper portion of the seating bowl, and construction of a new storage building on the northern edge of the park. Construction needs to begin in early August of 2026 in order for the park to be ready to open the following year on June 1st.
Funding for the proposed improvements is shown in the table below. Staff are recommending a budget amendment in 2026 to allocate the funding for the project.
| ITEM | COST |
| Bleacher Seating & Aluminum Stairs | $230,000 |
| Stage Construction & Electrical | $1,850,000 |
| Storage Building Construction | $558,000 |
| TOTAL CONSTRUCTION | $2,638,000 |
| Construction Contingency | $288,750 |
| Design & Testing | $162,250 |
| TOTAL PROJECT COST | $3,089,000 |
| FUNDING SOURCE | AMOUNT | PERCENT |
| Sales Tax | $875,000 | 28% |
| Riverfront Park Capital | $2,214,000 | 72% |
| TOTAL FUNDS | $3,089,000 | 100% |
Staff recommends the Council accept this project feasibility report, order staff to prepare final plans and specifications, instruct the City Manager to advertise for bids in accordance with the requirement of law, and authorize the City Manager to enter into a professional services agreement with LSE Architects for the design of the stage house and improvements.