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RESOLUTION 7285 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF SOCCER GOALS FOR OAKWOOD PARK AND PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FOR THE CITY HALL PARK WHEREAS, in the spring of 2007 Oakwood Park Ballfield was converted to a soccer field complex that consisted of (1) medium and (2) small fields; and WHEREAS, with the addition of the soccer fields and the need to accommodate the ages of the players that will be using the fields; soccer goals of various sizes are required; and WHEREAS, staff explored several styles and manufacturers of soccer goals and in order to provide a safe environment for the soccer players, staff is recommending the purchase of non-tipping soccer goals that have rounded "faces". (This type of soccer goal also has the extra support needed for the frequent moving of the goals.) WHEREAS, the playground equipment at the City Hall Park was installed in 1987; and WHEREAS, the Park and Recreation Commissioners, evaluated the playground equipment and a consensus to remove and replace a portion of the equipment was recommended. This replacement will achieve the following: a) To make the equipment in compliance with safety according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commissions Handbook for Public Playground Safety. b) A wide variety of age groups will be able to enjoy the playground equipment; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mounds View, Ramsey County, Minnesota as follows: 1) In the spring of 2007 Oakwood Park Ballfield was converted to a soccer field complex that consisted of (1) medium and (2) small fields; to accommodate the growing need for youth soccer fields. 2) The existing playground equipment was installed in 1987; the equipment is slated and budgeted for replacement in 2008. 3) Currently in the 2008 budget, 251-4470-7050, $38,000.00 is budgeted for the playground equipment replacement for City Hall Park. Staff and Commissioners determined that only a portion of the equipment at the City Hall Park needed replacement. This equipment can be purchased from Minnesota/Wisconsin Playground, which is state bid, at the cost of $11,403.84. (Sales tax and shipping included in this cost.) The soccer goals will be purchased from Minnesota/Wisconsin Playground, state bid, at the cost of $9,449.06. (Sales tax and included in this cost.) 4) The total cost of the playground equipn-rent and soccer goals is $26,595.16, these purchases will be derived from the Park Dedication Fund of 251-4470-7050.