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Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes March 7, 2007 VI. UPDATES Review of Skate Nie:ht & Horse Drawn Hav Ride at Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park The committee members felt there was a good turn out and many people were skating. It was suggested by residents that the committee do the popcorn and hot chocolate more often, which the committee will consider for next year. Public Works did a nice job dropping off pallets and plowing an area for the fire. There were about 15 pallets left that had to be picked up again by Public Works, so it should be noted to get less pallets for next year. The fire department came with a truck to put out the bonfire following the event which was a nice touch to end the evening. Review of Skate Nie:ht at Schwan's Super Rink The committee members who attended the event felt it was a great success for those who were able to make it. Unfortunately, it was the night of a major snowstorm and not that many residents attended. The committee still has quite a few free coupons, which are not dated and can be used any time. They will figure out another way to give them away, perhaps have a skate night in the summer. Replacine: Skate Park Equipment Committee Member Merkel requested and received another bid for skate park equipment from TrueRide in the amount of$16,065.56. This includes two (2) quarter pipes 9' x 7'10" - 3' tall (the ones removed were 9' x 12' - 3' tall) and one (1) spine at 8' 8" x 8' - 3' tall (the one removed was 8' x 10' _ 3' tall). This price includes shipping and the pieces come assembled. The sales representative explained the quarter pipe measures 7' 10" not including a 12" transition plate, which is on the spine as well. Typically they build the set down quarter pipe with a 4' deck, but in order to send the equipment completed on a flat bed truck instead of in pieces and having the crew drive to assemble the pieces, they removed 6" from the deck enabling the pieces to fit on the flat bed. The skateable area of the ramp was not affected, only the deck. The significant measurements for the skating area are the 3' height, the 9' width and a 7'6" transition, which were kept the same. The cost would have been significantly more to have the crew on site to install the equipment. The concern the committee has regarding this equipment is the materials appear to be the same as the equipment removed, which did not hold up. The representative stated the composite line uses a marine grade pressure treated wood frame that is completely enclosed with polyethylene templates and side panels. The riding surface is skateline pro and all of the steel is hot dipped galvanized. The salesman for GameTime - MinnesotalWisconsin Playground, Mr. Harlan Lehman, dropped off information on everything from play structures to skate park equipment and pavilions. GameTime is the company, and Mr. Lehman is the representative, that the committee went with for the play structure at Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park. They also handle the shredded tire product. Ms. Stephan asked for quotes on the skate park equipment the committee is looking for. They also have concrete skate park pieces and the City Administrator has suggested we look at the cost difference, so Mr. Lehman was asked for that information also. He has said he will get us the information as soon as he can and would be more than willing to attend a committee meeting. He also 30f6