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Parks Commission Meeting Minutes August 9, 1999 Page 3 1 has been enormously pleased with the park and she thanked the Commission and volunteers for 2 all of their dedication and loyalty in making the park a success. Wagner extended sincere 3 appreciation to Jindra in particular for her devotion and commended her for the park's 4 achievements. 5 Jindra reiterated that, although the Commission is pleased with Water Tower Park, some details 6 still need to be resolved. She feels that this is the appropriate time to address those issues. 7 B. Punch List Items. 8 Jindra introduced Augie Wong, BRW, Inc., and asked him to address the Commission regarding 9 punch list items. 10 Jindra mentioned concern and disappointment that the benches were not installed for Water 11 Tower Park. She said that Hartman had placed City benches in the park for the opening, but that 12 Flannigan Sales was responsible for installing the benches that had been ordered. Jindra stated 13 she had spoken to Flannigan Sales and was informed that the benches should be shipped by the 14 end of this week. Mr. Wong responded that he would be in communication with Flannigan Sales on a regular basis 16 and would ensure that the benches are promptly installed. 17 Mr. Wong suggested that, in order for the final details to be completed, the park would close for 18 a week and then reopen. Mr. Wong agreed to compile a specific punch list and send it to 19 Hartman for review or additions before forwarding the final list to the contractor. Mr. Wong 20 further suggested a meeting with Hartman, a representative from BRW, the contractor and a 21 Commissioner to discuss the final list before implementation. 22 Jindra mentioned concern about the appropriate usage of the Zipline feature on the playground 23 equipment. She said that there is a sign specifying that the age allowed for use on the Zipline is 24 from 5-12 years old, and questioned whether an additional sign would be beneficial. Mr. Kost 25 clarified that younger children are attempting to use the Zipline and become frustrated because it 26 is unreachable. Jindra stated that there is another Zipline available for younger children, but the 27 larger Zipline seems to be in demand by both younger and older children. 28 Roadfeldt asked if the equipment was being used properly. In response, Hartman stated there had 29 been injuries reported regarding children under the age allowed on the Zipline. Jindra stated that 30 the Commission desires to offer safe equipment. She reported that Flannigan Sales had 31 responded to the report and thoroughly analyzed the equipment to ensure its safety. '42 Roadfeldt reminded the Commission that the intent of the playground equipment at Water Tower l� 3 Park was designed for older children and that additional signage depicting age requirements may 34 be appropriate.