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Movnds View City Council ctober 26, 1987 APPROVED Regular Meeting rage Three ------------------------- --------------- _ " „„City Planner Herman reviewed overhead sketches of the location of the property within the City, as well as the proposed site plan. She stated the Planning Commission has reviewed the request and recommends approval. It was noted Mr. Rees was not present, and there were no comments or questions from anyone present. Mayor Linke closed the public hearing and reopened the regular meeting at 7,18 PM. There were no residents requests or comments from 9. Residents the floor. Requests and Comments from the Floor Mary Bradley, representing the PTA of Pinewood 10. Presentation of Elementary School made a presentation to the Council Proposal by of their proposal. to construct a new playground at Pinewood PTA Pinewood. She reviewed the process that would he to Construct` followed from start to finish, and stated the New Playground architect would be in town on November 18 to have Facilities at the meeting to gather input, and would be presenting Pinewood School"•: `.-them with the first schematic drawings of the -- proposed playground, and at that point they would know how much money would need to be raised. Ms. Bradley invited the Council to attend the evening meeting on November 18 and asked them to become as involved as possible. She stated they would like to see a strong effort on both the part of those involved with the Pinewood School, and the City of Mounds View. She added they would appreciate any help the Council could give with the funding, and they hope to actually build the playground over a four day period next spring. The Council stated they were interested in the project and as many as possible would attend the November 18 weeting. Councilmember Wuori stated the school district did a survey last year, which the PTA might want to look at, regar•ling the perceived needs of the community. Ms. Bradley stated they would like to know if there is a need for handicapped facilities at the playground, as it is more expensive to allow for that, but they would be willing to provide it if the need is there. Councilmember Hankner suggested Ms. Bradley check with both the school district and the Development Achievement Center, as they would know what those needs are.