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City of Lino Lakes <br /> Park Board Meeting <br /> March 2, 1998 <br /> Chair Lindy asked if this area had been planned for use this <br /> season, and if the soccer association had been notified of its <br /> unsuitability. Mr. DeGardner explained that the this area was <br /> planned for programs, and that the association had been notified <br /> of its poor condition. He added that other areas will be <br /> investigated for use during the upcoming season. <br /> Shenandoah Park Play Structure - Mr. DeGardner presented a <br /> memorandum from Mike Hoffman regarding safety concerns with <br /> regard to the Shenandoah Park playground. Issues include <br /> compacted sand not of adequate depth throughout the playground <br /> with weed growth encroaching light traffic areas, decaying <br /> railroad tie borders which not only constitute a trip-and- <br /> splinter hazard but are located too close to certain play <br /> components, inadequate use/fall zone for the diagonal ladder, <br /> splintered redwood posts, metal decks capable of unsafe heat <br /> retention which also represent an entrapment danger, a <br /> substandard barrier wall which also constitutes an entrapment <br /> danger, unsafe conditions with respect to the fireman' s pole, <br /> entrapment danger and heat retention issues with respect to the <br /> existing tube slide, missing end caps on the small slide, failing <br /> hardware and hangers on the tot swings which also have an <br /> inadequate fall/use zone, similar conditions with respect to the <br /> 10' swing, and a poorly-stabilized merry-go-round which has <br /> become noticeably unlevel. <br /> Mr. Montain expressed concern about removing this equipment in <br /> the spring, leaving the park without equipment until next fall . <br /> He asked if there were any interim measures that could be taken. <br /> Mr. DeGardner indicated that the cost would be substantial to <br /> bring the equipment up to acceptable safe condition; I .e . , $4, 500 <br /> just to bring the playground surface up to standard. He agreed <br /> with Mr. Montain' s concerns, but maintained that safety is a <br /> priority issue . <br /> Ms . Taschuk asked if area residents would receive notification <br /> prior to removal of the equipment. Mr. DeGardner explained that <br /> a letter would be forwarded to residents containing similar <br /> information to that provided at this meeting, and letting them <br /> know the timeline for removal of the equipment . <br /> Mr. Schmidt agreed that this playground represents a considerable <br /> hazard. Mr. DeGardner indicated that a number of playgrounds <br /> within the community are in need of significant repair, but that <br /> Shenandoah is most needy. <br /> Mr. Montain pointed out that this particular playground equipment <br /> is approximately 16 years old, asking if this is typical life <br /> expectancy. Mr. DeGardner explained that improvements in the <br /> quality of playground equipment since this installation have been <br /> 8 <br />