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be installing 118 lf of 4’ high ornamental fencing between the playground area and parking lot and a bottle filling station with bubbler will be mounted on the irrigation shed north of playground area. He then specified that once the items listed have been completed there will be discussion of potential open-air park shelter, park signage, and landscaping options. DeGardner mentioned that during the removal of the old park equipment the City was able to salvage the tire swing and swing set. These items will be sold by the City. William Kusterman had asked if we thought someone would buy the tire swing and swing and know that the items were for sale on our City’s website. DeGardner stated that the plan is to post it on the City’s website, Facebook Market place, Craigslist, Ebay, etc. as necessary. He went on to state that there are already a few people already interested it. Prices were based on what the Certified Playground Installer recommended and we are able to sell it without any liability issues. Huelman asked if DeGardner had looked into finding a civic group or Boy Scout troop of some sort that might be willing to help with some of the installation. DeGardner stated that in the past they have worked with volunteers and organizations to install playground equipment but the last couple times have proven to be difficult. Park maintenance staff recommended just doing it themselves as they have done the work before and were confident they could do it. Kusterman asked if the water station will be visible from the street. DeGardner stated it would visible from the parking lot but it would actually face the playground. Kusterman indicated he was concerned about vandalism. DeGardner stated it is the first time the City is doing this (putting in water station) and there is potential for vandalism. He detailed that the City had weighed whether to do an in ground system or a mounted system and the cost difference is what made the biggest factor in the decision they made. He stated that they will monitor it and re-evaluate if it becomes a problem. B. CLEARWATER CREEK PLAYGROUND REPLACEMENT Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director, informed the Park Board that the City is in the process of soliciting bids for the demolition/removals of the playground equipment at Clearwater Creek Park. He stated that it is expected that the City will receive dollars, plus save a significant amount of staff time and disposal costs. He mentioned that Park Department staff will install the new equipment with certified playground installer this Fall.