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BERNARD A. ORTT <br /> MARY J. ORTT <br /> 1419 ARDEN PLACE <br /> ARDEN HILLS, MN 55112 <br /> PHONE (612) 636-4526 <br /> May 24, 1997 <br /> To: Arden Hills Park&Recreation Committee <br /> Re: Freeway Park Playground Equipment <br /> We would like to bring to your attention the aging playground equipment at Freeway <br /> Park. Cindy Walsh explained that this park is not scheduled for upgraded equipment <br /> in the near future. We would like to request the Committee research the possibility of <br /> replacing the existing deteriorating equipment during 1997. <br /> We have lived on Arden Place.the street which leads directly to Freeway Park, since <br /> 1991. In six years we have seen the neighborhood transition from one of mainly retired <br /> couples to one of young families. On Arden Place alone, sixteen children currently <br /> reside—along with an in-home daycare. <br /> While playing at the park this Spring, our 22 month old son has fallen off the steep <br /> metal slide, gotten slivers from the structure.tripped over the uneven,creosote-covered <br /> timbers which enclose the structure. and creaking in the overhead stabilizer beam is <br /> heard while he is swinging. Thus equipment is simply not up-to-date and is becoming a <br /> danger to our young children. In fact. the park does not offer much to young children <br /> other than one swing! Neighbors who have lived in the neighborhood longer than us <br /> shared with us that equipment such as a tennis wall and spring loaded riding toys were <br /> removed from the park and never replaced. <br /> Please take our request into consideration for the 1997 season. In an effort to reduce <br /> costs we could gather neighborhood volunteers to help with the installation of the new, <br /> safer equipment. <br /> Thank you in advance for your attention to our request. We can be contacted at the <br /> address or phone number listed. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> LA jAzIt. <br /> Bernard&Mary Ortt <br />