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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL APRIL 10, 2013 makes a big impact. Blesener suggested that the footprint of the proposed garage could be decreased and the living space above bumped out. Montour stated that he did not support a text amendment at this time. Montour pointed out that the Variance request was tabled for consideration by the Council at its April 24'h meeting. Keis indicated that the 1,500 square foot maximum has served the City well and he did not support a Text Amendment or the Variance request. Blesener noted that the consensus was against a Text Amendment, and pointed out that the Council will act on the Variance request on April 241x'. Jaede indicated that he has informed his architect to change the building plans to take off 6 inches from the back and front of the garage, thus bringing the square footage in compliance with the Code. NADEAU Linda Fahey, Parks & Recreation Commission, appeared before the PARK PLAY requesting approval of the upgrade of the Nadeau Park play structure STRUCTURE as proposed by Flagship Recreation for Landscape Structure equipment and as recommended by the Commission. The bid amount from Flagship Recreation is $52,430. Fahey reviewed the process that the Commission followed which began with tours of parks within the St. Paul metro area. Based on the play structures in other parks and after discussions by the Commission, diagrams were submitted by Flagship Recreation and Flanagan Sales for the Commission's review. The Commission then held a neighborhood meeting at which the diagrams were reviewed, and based on the input received from the neighborhood, revised proposals were submitted to the Commission. The Commission then selected the diagram and proposal submitted by Flagship Recreation feeling that it incorporated more of the input received from the neighborhood. Blesener asked if benches would be added adjacent to the play structure. Fahey reported that there are two existing benches that would remain. Blesener asked about the base used in the structure. Fahey reported that a wood fiber material would be used that is handicapped accessible. There will also be a sand are for diggers. Montour asked what the shade structures are made of Fahey replied that they are a poly woven fabric that can be left up year round. The manufacture indicated that the shade structures should last about 12 years before they start to sag. Fahey noted that in addition to the play structure proposed addressing issues raised by the neighborhood, the Commission felt that the structure was unique from others in the City. Fahey noted that the Landscape 16