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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION <br /> APPROVED <br /> 46 reflect that the playground contract would be with PlayPower LT Farmington, Inc. for the <br /> 47 playground equipment. <br /> 48 <br /> 49 Councilmember Lyden asked about inclusive playgrounds and how the City will decide what <br /> 50 will be built and where the dollars come in. Public Services Director DeGardner clarified that the <br /> 51 structure is ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliant and ADA accessible. He shared <br /> 52 that some people in the Watermark development that would like to see a rubberized play surface <br /> 53 which costs approximately $130,000. He shared about parks within the City noting the <br /> 54 engineered wood fiber throughout the City has been a suitable and low-cost alternative rather <br /> 55 than a rubberized surface. Councilmember Lyden noted some of the equipment has steps versus <br /> 56 ramps. Mr. DeGardner explained this structure has a transfer platform that provides accessibility. <br /> 57 <br /> 58 Mallory Messin, 2036 Diamond Lane, has been working with Mr. DeGardner and with <br /> 59 Northland Recreation noting she shared Councilmember Lyden's thoughts on accessibility <br /> 60 because there are people in wheelchairs within the community. She asked if the wheelchair lifts <br /> 61 and wood chips are realistic. She has shared ideas with Northland Recreation that would fall <br /> 62 within the budget with partial/mixed surfaces with 20% rubber. <br /> 63 <br /> 64 Councilmember Lyden thinks there is a right way to do it and the City should go that way. Mr. <br /> 65 DeGardner clarified if this is important to the City Council and they want to look at making it a <br /> 66 100% inclusive destination area,they can pull the item off the agenda and start the process again. <br /> 67 Councilmember Lyden noted all of the City's parks need to move in that direction. Mayor <br /> 68 Rafferty noted the City is doing their best with the funds they have to meet the ADA guidelines <br /> 69 in a professional fashion. After discussion the Council decided to delay Item 5B. <br /> 70 <br /> 71 The meeting was adjourned at 6:28 p.m. <br /> 72 <br /> 73 These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at the regular Council meeting held on <br /> 74 March 13, 2023. <br /> 75 <br /> 76 <br /> 78 Hannah Lynch, City`Clerk1 Ro ferty, Mayor <br /> 79 <br /> 2 <br />