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MINUTES <br />PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION <br />JANUARY 3, 2013 <br />Sanders suggested that the next step would be to present the two options <br />to the neighborhood for their input. The Director noted that additional <br />elements could be added or subtracted from either option based on the <br />input received. <br />I3eikke suggested that Option 2 be modified to have brighter colors. <br />Sanders also noted previous Commission discussion about having shade <br />structures, and suggested that these could be added. Slain felt that Option <br />1 contained elements that any age group could use, while Option 2 was <br />more limited. Sanders felt that at a minimum, traditional swings should <br />be added to Option 2. <br />Sanders asked if a few modifications should be added to the two options <br />and then presented to the neighborhood in February. <br />Maida stated that he was not excited about Option 2 and suggested that <br />perhaps a third option should be developed. I- Ieikke felt Option 1 looked <br />similar to other playground structures in the City and felt something <br />different should be developed. <br />Sanders suggested that brighter colors could be used for Option 2 as well <br />as more equipment added. <br />Vang felt that Option 2 would be difficult for parents to assist their <br />children if the parents were not mobile. Slain felt the ladder to the slide in <br />Option 2 looked treacherous. IIeikke agreed that Option 2 did not have <br />enough elements, and agreed that, at a minimum, traditional swings <br />should be added. Maida felt that one of the slides could be eliminated in <br />Option 1 and another element added such as a cargo net. It was also <br />suggested that a sand area could be added in either option so that diggers <br />could be part of the play area. The surface for the remainder of the play <br />area would be a wood mulch material that meets handicapped <br />accessibility requirements. <br />It was noted that the City has $50,000 budgeted for the renovation of <br />Nadeau Park. Therefore, there is some funding to add additional <br />elements. <br />Sullivan stated that she liked the elements in Option 1, but suggested that <br />some shade structures be added to give the proposal a more modern <br />appearance. <br />3 <br />