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Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes October 3, 2007 IV. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES Seotember 5. 2007 Parks and Recreation Committee Meetine: Minutes Motion was made by Committee Member Moser, seconded by Chairperson Seeley to approve the September 5, 2007 Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes as presented. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Tracie McBride Memorial Park Renovations Council Member Lakso was present to discuss the proposed renovations to Tracy McBride Memorial Park. She had contacted Minnesota Wisconsin Playground Equipment and Flanagan Sales to request quotes on equipment and installation of a new play structure. Proposals were received from both vendors. The committee discussed the features of the two brands of equipment. Mr. Dallas Larson, City Administrator, suggested that the committee move the play structure to a new location just north of the pump house. This would put it on higher ground and would allow the existing equipment to be used while the new equipment is being installed. Mr. Larson suggested that the committee select the equipment it wants and the City can then work with the chosen vendor to delay delivery until spring. The new location would be prepared and drainage tile installed to drain all the low areas. The site preparation could be done this fall, but the concrete curb and equipment installation would need to be done when weather permits in the sprmg. Council Member Lee asked that staff verify that the existing equipment cannot be rehabilitated and whether there is any warranty left. Also, staff was asked to verify what kinds of material are permitted for fall protection. The committee discussed the fall protection at length. The rubber materials will last for many years, whereas wood chips need to be replenished and replaced every year or two. Sand may no longer be a legal material for fall protection. Staff will check with the City's insurance carrier to see what kinds of fall protection materials are acceptable. Motion was made by Committee Member Seeley, seconded by Committee Member Harris to recommend City Council accept the proposal of Flanagan Sales for "Little Tikes" equipment. AU in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Motion was made by Committee Member Seeley, seconded by Committee Member Selander to recommend that the playground be moved to a new location north of the pump house and requesting that Public Works prepare the field and install drainage tile. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. The committee briefly discussed the issue of tree replacement in Tracie McBride Memorial Park. A neighbor had complained that trees were lost and that they should be replaced by the City. The committee confIrmed that its existing policy should stand, but agreed that the members will look at the park to see if any trees that were lost in the storms should be replaced. 20f4