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COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 13, 1998 Consideration of Authorization to Expend Park Dedication Funds for Improvements to the Rice Lake Park, Rick DeGardner - Mr. DeGardner stated that at the July 6, 1998, Park Board meeting the following amenities and costs were approved for Rick Lake Estates Park: Site clearing and grading $ 5,000 Playground equipment $24,800 Border, pea gravel, and accessibility path for playground area $ 5,000 Half court basketball court $ 9,000 Mr. DeGardner indicated the trail leading to Baldwin Park was included in the 1998 Park Board Goals. The estimated cost of completion of this trail is $17,000 and should be completed sometime in August, 1998. Mr. DeGardner recommended that Council authorize the expenditure of approximately $40,000 of Park Dedication Funds for the listed improvements. Council has already approved funds for the installation of the trail segment. There is $42,700 in the Park Dedication fund that is designated for Rice Lake Estates Park, (including trail). This will require an additional amount of approximately $18,100 of undesignated funds. Mayor Sullivan clarified that the funds are from Park Dedication Funds. Council Member Neal moved to authorize the expenditure of approximately $40,000 of Park Dedication Funds for the listed improvements to Rice Lake Estates Park. Council Member Dahl seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of Authorization to Seek Bids for Playground Equipment for the Rice Lake Estates Park, Rick DeGardner - Mr. DeGardner stated that he is requesting authorization from Council to seek playground equipment bids for Rice Lake Estates Park. Vendors will be given a maximum dollar amount of $24,800 for equipment to include 2 swings and play equipment for the 5-12 age group. All proposals are expected to meet requirements set forth in the Americans with Disabilities Act. All equipment in the bids must meet guidelines as published by the United States Consumer Products Safety Commission. After receiving the bids on the play equipment, the project will be evaluated by City staff and the Park Board, with input from area residents through scheduled playground equipment reviews at the Park and Recreation Building during the week of August 3, 1998. The project will be awarded to the vendor that provides the City with the best value for the funds available. The best value analysis will include an evaluation of quality, durability, safety, equipment longevity, aesthetic appeal, and the play experience provided. After review, a recommendation will be made to the Council for the purchase of playground equipment (August 10, 1998, Council meeting). 14