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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION DRAFT 5 178 Councilmember Cavegn said he supports the discussion but he feels a communications 179 position focusing on the website and social networking would be a better approach to 180 improving the process of providing information to the public. 181 182 Mayor Rafferty said is supportive of continuing the conversation and he supports a 183 strategic planning session to discuss larger policies, including on communication. In the 184 meantime, he suggests looking at what other cities as doing. Councilmember Stoesz 185 remarked that looking at what other cities are doing on line is should be a part of that 186 process. 187 188 6. Review Recommended 2021 Park and Trails Fund Projects – Public Services 189 Director DeGardner explained that he is reporting back after the council’s discussion at 190 the last work session. The Park Board had presented their recommendations at that time. 191 192 Renovating Lino Park – Preliminary plans for a play structure were shown, including 193 visions of a custom plan for park equipment; the council also viewed possibilities for 194 ornamentation (gables), aesthetics, etc. for a park structure. 195 196 Councilmember Stoesz remarked that he is a big supporter of stone and steel because they 197 last. 198 199 Mayor Rafferty suggested that the key is to decide what to put in and ensure it is 200 something that will stand the test of time. He’s interested in nice structures. He sees 201 that Lino Park is heavily used. 202 203 Councilmember Lyden asked what the slide structure would be made from and Mr. 204 DeGardner said it is steel. Further clarifications: engineered wood fiber is the base; all 205 handicap accessible. A councilmember asked why a building/structure is needed. 206 Mayor Rafferty said it provides shelter in a large park, a picnic area (shade) for 207 gatherings. Councilmember Lyden said he sees water for public consumption as a 208 necessity. Director DeGardner noted that there would be an irrigation shed and they 209 could have a spigot from there; the idea of a water fountain is less popular in park 210 facilities these days. 211 212 The council is interested in continuing to give information to staff on ideas. 213 214 Public Services Director DeGardner asked if the council is okay with the playground set 215 up, work can begin on that; discussion could continue on the structure. There is timing 216 involved in ordering playground equipment. 217 218 Councilmember Lyden noted the plastic slide; what is the expectation on how long that 219 would last. Mr. DeGardner said poly is the standard for the slides and he feels the Little 220 Tykes system has proven to wear well. 221 222