Cologne City Council members mull splash pad concept

Cologne City Council members reviewed preliminary concept designs of a splash pad fountain for the city on May 5, expressing interest in the project. (Submitted image by Aquatic Recreation Company)

by ADAM GRUENEWALD

NYA Times

The Cologne City Council members moved forward with several key infrastructure improvements while also taking a glimpse at a unique city attraction during its meeting on Monday, May 5.

Early discussion sparked the councils interest for the construction of a splash pad, or community fountain play area, which could be potentially located at City Park near Fritz Field. Nicole Evenski, representing the Park Board, presented early concept designs of the fountain by Eden Prairie-based Aquatic Recreation Company.

Its basically a playground with water, she said. Theres no standing water but it has sprays that come or big umbrellas where the water trickles down. Its a nice place to just cool off for the kids.

Hypothetical designs include funnels, geysers, arch jets, stream jets and misting sprays as well as a recirculation system that includes a 2,000-gallon concrete vessel and 250-gallons-per-mintue filtration rates.

The reason we choose the recirculation system is because of the water quality in Cologne, said Evenski, comparing it to a runoff system and mentioning higher installation fees.

Evenski added that water levels would need to be checked and button timers could be installed so the water is not constantly running.

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Cologne City Council members mull splash pad concept