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COUNCIL MINUTES DUNE 22, 1998 <br /> Mr. DeGardner noted the Parks and Recreation Department is planning on master planning the <br /> Behm's Century Farm Park and the Marshan Park. <br /> Mr. DeGardner requested the Council to authorize the expenditure of dedicated funds identified <br /> in the right hand funding source column. <br /> Mayor Sullivan stated that the Parks and Recreation Department has done a great job spending <br /> money in accordance with their Comprehensive Park Plan. Many residents have called the City <br /> thanking them for the additions in the parks. <br /> Council Member Lyden moved to approve the 1998 Park Board Goals and authorize staff to <br /> expend funds from the Park Dedication Fund in the approximate dollar amount listed. Council <br /> Member Dahl seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. <br /> Consideration of Receipt of Bids and Authorization to Award Bids for Playground <br /> Equipment Structures -Mr. DeGardner explained that on Tuesday, June 12, 1998, at 10:00 <br /> a.m.,bids were opened for the 1998 playground equipment projects. There were five (5) <br /> companies submitting proposals for the three (3)playground sites being upgraded this year. On <br /> Thursday, June 11 through Tuesday, June 16, 1998, all of the playground equipment proposals <br /> were on display at the Parks and Recreation Building. Neighborhood residents and Park Board <br /> Members were invited to review the proposals,make comments, and provide input on the <br /> selection of the projects. <br /> Mr. DeGardner recommended award of the following park projects: <br /> Lino Park Minnesota/Wisconsin Playground, Inc. $30,000 <br /> (Game Time) <br /> Birch Park Minnesota/Wisconsin Playground, Inc. $30,000 <br /> (Game time) <br /> Shenandoah Park Flanagan Sales, Inc. $27,600 <br /> (Little Tikes) <br /> Mr. DeGardner stated that he believes the above vendors offered the City the best package of <br /> playground equipment for the City's money. Play equipment evaluations are based on a number <br /> of factors including: equipment quality, safety considerations, aesthetic appeal,the play <br /> experience provided, and installation experience. <br /> Council Member Lyden expressed concern regarding the safety at the end of the slide. Mr. <br /> DeGardner explained that the City uses 12 inch pea gravel and it is inspected weekly. <br /> Aloft" Mayor Sullivan commended Mr. DeGardner for the process used for evaluation of the play <br /> equipment. <br /> 12 <br />