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COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 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 />Mayor Sullivan commended Mr. DeGardner for the process used for evaluation of the play <br />equipment. <br />12 <br />