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Approved April 01, 2019 Page 5 Andrea Schmidt mentioned that in the past there was a City park that was installed and we asked for volunteers. States she understands that for this project it’s more construction work but asked if there would be opportunity for some kind of volunteering or scheduling a grand opening for Arena Acres Park once project was completed to celebrate the project. DeGardner stated that we could post photos and post an announcement on the Recreation Facebook page and City website. Stated once we get some dates we could give some thoughts to a mini grand opening. Gooder stated he agrees that at least it would be a good photo opportunity to show residents where some of the Parks & Trails money has been spent on. Nordland asked DeGardner if there would be benches. States he does not see it on the plan. DeGardner stated that there are looking into installing benches inside or outside the tennis court but that hasn’t been decided yet on where the best place would be. Haworth stated that there is a bench in the playground area and Gooder stated that he thought there was some type of gazebo type area as well with seating. Huelman stated it was good progress and that it will be one of the more visible pieces of their first project regarding Park & Trails Improvements. B. Woods Edge Park The City Council approved resolution 19-15 (Ordering the project, approving plans, and specification, and authorizing advertisement of bids for Woods Edge Park Project). See April 1, 2019 Park memo regarding Woods Edge Park Update. Huelman asked if the playground equipment was included in the bid. DeGardner clarified that it was not. Huelman states that this will be a fun project as it is a different theme then some of our parks. C. Sunrise Park Playground Equipment During the January 29, 2019 City Council meeting the Council approved a contract with Northland Recreation Inc. in the amount of $95,000 for the design, equipment, border, safety surface, and installation of the Sunrise Park Playground Project (via Resolution No. 19-13). Public Services Department staff will process and perform the necessary site work. Intent is to have the playground ready for the Summer Playground Program which starts June 10. See April 1, 2019 Park Board Memo regarding Sunrise Park Playground Equipment Update. Huelman states it will be great to have this new playground for the Park Program and for all our summer events. Huelman inquired if the company working on this playground was the same company who installed the playground at Birch Park. DeGardner identified that it was, and that the same company also did North Pointe. Huelman states the company has been very workable and DeGardner agreed adding they have good quality equipment.