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FALCON HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES -4- November 26, 2003 Purchase of New Playground Equipment for Community Park (continued) Administrator Worthington said that Community Park currently lacks play equipment that encourages creative play. Staff provided the Park Commission diagrams of different types of play structures that stimulate creative play. After reviewing these structures the Park Commission preferred the "Schooner" model manufactured by Play World Systems and distributed by Midwest Playscapes of Chaska, MN. The total cost to install this structure, including ADA compliant curbing and surface, is $21,500. The Lauderdale/Falcon Heights Lions Club has donated $3,000 toward the purchase of this playground. There was $6,000 budgeted for rubber ADA surfacing at the Grove Park in 2003, but by using ADA compliant engineered wood fiber the City saved $5,000. Staff recommends using $3,500 of this money to help pay for the surface, curbing and installation of the new play structure at Community Park. On November 10, 2003, the Park Commission voted unanimously to recommend to the City Council the purchase and installation of the "Schooner" play structure, at a total cost of $21,500. Council member Kuettel, for the benefit of the cable audience, explained that she is the Council liaison to the Park Commission. Council member Kuettel said the playground is really used and the new play structure will be good for 2-12 year olds. It is important for the residents to have a . safe place to take their children. Council member Lamb asked if the City has finished complying with the ADA requirements. Can this money be diverted? Administrator Worthington said that the City is in compliance with the 2003 ADA Plan. Also, the money will be utilized for the same purpose. Council member Lamb said that even though the bid is for $21,500, the City can still keep the project within budget, with the help of the Lions. He thanked the Falcon Heights/Lauderdale Lions for their continued support. Council member Lindstrom said that during the Christmas season, the Lions sell Christmas trees at Community Park. Council member Kuettel commented that she and Council member Lindstrom, members of the Lions Club, will be taking their turns selling Christmas trees at Community Park. Mayor Gehrz said it is important that people know that when they are looking at the bill for the new play structure, the cost includes freight ($1,272.73) and sales tax ($1,074.27). Anytime the City purchases something they have to pay sales tax on it. People think the City doesn't have to pay sales tax but it does. What will happen with the old equipment? Will we move it or sell it? Administrator Worthington said that because of the chemicals in the treated wood, it will have to go to a recycling firm that handles hazardous waste. She went on to say that the lease agreement with the University of Minnesota, the underlying landowner, stipulates that any improvements on the park stay with the park if/when it reverts to the owner. •