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City Council Minutes December 7, 1994 Page 4 Street is taking on a large number of displaced Tatum Street parkers, staff could bring the item back to the council for reconsideration. Councilmember Hustad made a motion to post both sides and the length of Tatum Street as 2 hour parking, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m except weekends and holidays, with the stipulation that Lindig Street be monitored after posting. Staff can bring the issue back to the council if circumstances warrant. Councilmember Hustad also included in the motion that Tatum Street residents be notified that posting will occur when ground conditions allow. The motion carried unanimously. REPORT AND ACTION ON A PROPOSED INDOOR PLAYGROUND Parks and Recreation Director Kriegler updated the council on the establishment of an indoor playground program. She has been conducting a needs assessment over the past year and has found that there may be a core group of users that will make the program a success. Negotiations are in progress with Falcon Heights United Church of Christ for use of their facilities. The playground would not be a daycare center, but would be a place for people to bring small children for recreational opportunities. There would be a "play at your own risk" regulation that would cover the city with respect to liability issues. The playground is proposed to be open two mornings and one evening each week from February to early May. To cover operating costs, approximately 12 tots or families would need to visit each session. There would be an initial capital cost of between $500 and $1000 for toys and play equipment to supplement the equipment at the church. Councilmember Gehrz asked if there would be a lower age limit. Kriegler responded that the program is meant to be inter generational and therefore no lower or upper age limits would be set. Councilmember Gehrz commented that every study that is done on how to prevent violence and have healthy communities concludes that there is a need for strong neighborhood connections. This type of program is a perfect vehicle for encouraging neighborhood interaction. Kriegler stated that a more detailed proposal will come before the council in January for final approval. REPORT ON PLANNING FOR FALCON HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE Parks and Recreation Director Kriegler reported on studies that have been conducted regarding the Falcon Heights Elementary School site. In many respects, this site functions as a city park, as it is the only play area in the city's northeast quadrant. A committee made up of parks commissioners and representatives of the school are reviewing surveys of student park users. In addition, Kriegler and intern Mike Shier conducted classroom discussions with 4th, 5th and 6th graders, as they are believed to have the fewest recreational opportunities at the school. These students expressed a desire to keep some open space at the school rather than using all available land for equipment. Kriegler and