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Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes 09-03-08 may have been reduced or eliminated with better communication with and oversight by Public Works. While Public Works Staff workload may be an issue, the Parks & Recreation Committee would like to discuss how to improve the outcome of our projects, better track progress and repairs. The committee requests this topic of 'Communications with Public Works' be added to the upcoming Joint Work Session Agenda. Issues discussed for Public Works: Add grass seed over the drain tile. Add rain gutters over drinking fountain. Re-grade picnic table area. When will the message board be installed in place of the faux window? Anchor the bike rack. Spring toys re-installed. Benches installed. Play panel for structure replaced. Move the sign toward the entry (under the new street light). Parks & Recreation to add flower bed around building. Contractor issues: Paint on play structure is very sloppy, poor workmanship. Merry Go Round MUST BE LOWERED, it is unacceptable. Lack of preparation under sod. The Parks & Recreation Committee would request a meeting to discuss these maintenance issues with Mr. Palzer and Public Works Staff. Chairperson Seeley, Vice-Chairperson Amundsen and Committee Member Harris would like to be present, as well as any Council Members who may want to attend. The committee discussed adding the climbing wall to the park with money from Dead Broke Saddle Club's Charitable Gambling Funds. Motion was made by Committee Member Harris, seconded by Chairperson Seeley to recommend City Council approve the purchase of a climbing wall, not to exceed the $5,200 the Parks & Recreation Committee received from the Dead Broke Saddle Club Charitable Gambling Funds. The climbing wall to be Midwest PlayscapeslPlayworld RB5-510 or equivalent (12'-10" long X 2'-11" wide X 8'0" high. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Hidden Sprine: Park The committee discussed some ongoing issues with Hidden Spring Park. The snow fence is falling apart; will Bonestroo repair or remove the fence? When will the plants be installed? When will the swing be repaired? These questions will be passed on to Mr. Mark Statz, City Engineer.