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FALCON HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES -5- November 26, 2003 Purchase of New Playaround Equipment for Community Park (continued) Mayor Gehrz thanked the Lions for their generous donation of $3,000. Without their help the City would not be able to offer as many amenities to the community. Council member Lamb asked why the City doesn't replace the rotting wood on the existing structure. Would the liability then shift from the manufacturer to the City? Administrator Worthington said that would be much like voiding a warranty. There are much better materials available now that are much safer. The surfaces are much more forgiving. The chips are recycled rubber so they will be safer to fall into. Mr. Thomas Lageson, 1740 North Pascal Street, asked if the playground equipment at the Falcon Heights Elementary School is of the same material. Administrator Worthington said that right now the City is in the process of re-examining the agreement with ISD 623 regarding that equipment. That was a joint project in the past and the City would like it to be a joint project in the future. In response to a question about space and comparability in size to the existing playground equipment at Community Park, Administrator Worthington said the new playground equipment will take more space. The use zone will be 47' x 27'. Council member Kuettel said that 36 kids can play on the new equipment. It will be a larger piece of equipment. Administrator Worthington said that the City will be buying the equipment now and storing it until spring. Council member Kuettel commented that by doing this, the City will save a chunk of money. Talbot moved approval of the purchase and installation of a new play structure for Community Park, at a total cost of $21,500. The motion was unanimously approved. Request from John Zanmiller West St. Paul City Council member, to be re-appointed to the St. Paul Regional Water Services Board of Directors There was a brief Council discussion about Mr. Zanmiller's request to be reappointed to the St. Paul Regional Water Services Board of Directors. Kuettel moved approval of the reappointment of Mr. John Zanmiller to the St. Paul Regional Water Services Board of Directors, contingent upon him making semi-annual reports to the City Council and the community. The motion was unanimously approved. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS: Council member Lamb said that he, Mayor Gehrz, Heather Worthington and Deb Jones toured the Housing Resources Center and met with their representatives. It is anon-profit organization • with the mission to promote affordable housing..