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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.
Adopted this 14th day of July 2008.
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Rob Marty, yor
ATTEST:
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James Ericson, City Administrator
(seal)