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<br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - JUNE 14,1999 <br /> <br />4 <br /> <br />The City has been going through a process over the last few years of replacing all of its <br />play structures and making all the parks ADA accessible and upgrading the standards. <br /> <br />Thc City received three quotes from companies expressing interest in this project. Each <br />company provided two options as part of their quote. Each option was based upon a different <br />layout design and playground equipment. The Parks and Recreation Committee reviewed the <br />three bids at the April 27, 1999 Parks and Recreation Committee meeting. A Neighborhood <br />meeting was held on May 18, 1999, in order for the residents to identify which playstructure is <br />prefcrable for the neighborhood. Only one family attended the meeting. The bid selected was <br />Option #1 from the Miracle Recreation Equipment Company at a cost of$14,996.86, plus Sales <br />Tax. <br /> <br />In previous replacement projects, the cost of professional installation was not included in the <br />overall cost. The CiLy of Arden Hills Parks Maintenance Staff provided installation and would <br />spend as much as five weeks on installation. Professional installers can get the project done in <br />seven to 10 days. In addition, utilizing professional installers reduces the risk of improper <br />installation and the voiding of certain warranties. The cost for complete installation by the <br />Miracle Recreation Company would be $2,730. <br /> <br />Mr. Fritsinger advised that Staff recommends the playstructure at Arden Oaks Park be replaced <br />and that the Miracle Recreation Company provides complete installation at a total cost not to <br />exceed $17,726.86. <br /> <br />MOTION: <br /> <br />Councilmember Aplikowski moved and Councilmember Larson seconded a <br />motion to replace the playstructure at Arden Oaks Park and for the Miracle <br />Recreation Equipment Company to provide complete installation at a total cost <br />not to exceed $17,726.86. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). <br /> <br />C. 1999 CommitteelTask Force Appointments <br /> <br />Mayor Probst statcd that, at its May 24, 1999 meeting, the City Council discussed the potential <br />appointment of individuals to serve on each of the new committees and task forces. The City <br />Council agreed that the respective Council Liaison for each committee or task force would <br />contact the current and prospective members, who had expressed an interest in serving, to clarify <br />their intent. <br /> <br />Mr. Fritsinger stated that discussions had been held between the Council Liaisons and <br />prospective committee members. The nature of those discussions has varied, depending upon the <br />committee. Therefore, it may be necessary to delay some appointments until further discussions <br />are held with the interested individuals. <br /> <br />Mr. Fritsinger stated that the intent for this evening's meeting was to gain information from each <br />of the Council Liaisons regarding the discussions which have been held and where the Council <br />stands on moving forward. The one component, which was not discussed at the last meeting <br />deals with the Maintenance Facility Task Force. At this point, only two citizens have expressed <br />