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A motion by Hipp recommending that the City Council consider option “I” (Northland Recreation) as the top choice, with option “J” (St. Croix Recreation) as a secondary choice. The foregoing motion was duly seconded by Horwath. Ayes (7). Nays (0). Motion passed. The Commission also noted they liked more bright colors to make the play area stand out and since the Parks & Recreation Commission meeting, the top two vendors have included another option for colors that are attached to the packet. LITTLE CANADA RECREATION ASSOCIATION (LCRA) As the primary donor to the playground equipment, staff presented the top two playgrounds to the Little Canada Recreation Association (LCRA) at its meeting on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Staff wanted their input and to make sure that the designs presented fit with their vision of what they were hoping the playground would look like with their donation. The LCRA was very supportive of both options with a 7-7 vote (14 people at the meeting), and they indicated that either option fit with the impressive design they had in mind when wanting to donate to the City for this playground. They stated that their donation alines directly with their mission and that they wanted this playground to make an impact in the community and felt either option would do that. CONCLUSION Staff has spoken with all the playground vendors and confirmed product can be received by the City in time for installation next year. Additionally, since staff has not worked with Northland Recreation in the past, calls were made to other cities that have used Northland Recreation and all comments received were positive. Each playground vendor does things a little differently but both Northland Recreation and St. Croix Recreation said a small portion of the playground could be built with a community build, but advised that the bigger portion for safety and liability reasons should be built with their contractors. Staff feels that either option would make a positive impact on Pioneer Park and the community and are comfortable with using any one of the designs proposed, but especially the top designs that were voted on by the community and brought forward by the Parks & Recreation Commission. TIMELINE • Playground Equipment Proposal Due ................................................... October 21, 2022  • Public Engagement for Playground Proposals .............. October 24 – November 3, 2022  • City Council Authorizes Bidding (Site Improvements) ........................ October 26, 2022  • Solicit Quotes for Site Amenities (In Progress) ................. October 26 – December 1, 2022 • Playgrounds presented at Parks & Rec Commission Meeting……….November 3, 2022  • City Council Approval of Playground Equipment ................................ November 30, 2022 • Receive Bids for Site Improvements ........................................................ December 1, 2022 • City Council Consideration of Quotes & Bids ....................................... December 14, 2022 • Procurement of Park Amenities ................................................................... December 2022 • Begin Construction ............................................................................................... May 2022 SOURCE OF FUNDS The playground equipment will be funded through a generous donation from the Little Canada Recreation Association (LCRA) and has been part of the funding package for Pioneer Park since staff was notified of the donation.