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COUNCIL MINUTES <br /> i) Motion to: Approve Resolution 23-46 <br /> RESULT: CARRIED [UNANIMOUS] <br /> MOVER: Cavegn <br /> SECONDER: Ruhland <br /> AYES: Cavegn,Ruhland,Lyden,Stoesz,Rafferty <br /> B) Consider Resolution No. 23-17, Approving Contract with PlayPower LT <br /> Farmington, Inc. for Watermark Park Playground Equipment, Rick <br /> DeGardner <br /> Public Services Director Rick DeGardner reviewed his staff report and recommended <br /> approval of Resolution 23-17, approval of a contract with PlayPower LT Farmington, Inc, <br /> for the park at the Watermark Development. Director DeGardener noted that the funding <br /> for this contract is from the parks fund. <br /> Mayor Rafferty opened the floor for public comments related to the agenda item. <br /> Mr. Matt Bekel, 7300 Watermark Way, addressed Council to state that he would like to <br /> see expansion of rubber ground cover, especially to the swingset area to increase <br /> accessiblity and inclusivity. He would also like to see ramps included on the play <br /> equipment as well. <br /> Ms. Britta Kleinwolterink, 7348 Crane Drive, said that she and her husband along with <br /> their son, Levi, have lived in the Watermark neighborhood for one year. Levi is about to <br /> turn two years old and has been diagnosed with ocular motor apraxia which effects the <br /> way his eyes move. He has worked hard in phsycial therapy and is working on walking <br /> but currently must use a walker. She said that she is here to advocate for her son and other <br /> children with similar challenges or sensory sensitivities as her son cannot play on a <br /> playground that does not have a rubber surface. She does not want to leave the city to <br /> have to find a safe, inclusive place for her son to play. <br /> Director DeGardner said that staff will be working with the company to see about <br /> expansion of the rubber surface. He also recalled that in February a discussion was held <br /> with Council regarding accessiblity and ADA standards; he said that this project exceeds <br /> the ADA standards though he realizes this does not fully make it accessible and inclusive <br /> for all children. He said that further discussions should be held regarding development of <br /> a fully inclusive playground. With the number of neighborhood parks in the city, it <br /> becomes a balance act with the budget. He said that to completely rubberize Watermark <br /> Park, the cost would be $160,000-$180,000; typically playground structures for <br /> neighborhood parks is in the $80,000-$90,000 range. He does feel that some significant <br /> improvements have been made at Watermark Park. <br /> Councilmember Stoesz noted that he would like the vendor to provide input into the color <br /> of the rubberized mulch so that the product is one that doesn't fade. Director DeGardner <br />