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Parks Commission Meeting Minutes February 8, 1999 Page 2 1 Wolff stated the sub -committee had questioned if a piece of equipment or play structure was 2 selected from a particular brochure whether the contractor could produce something similar. Bob 3 Kost, BRW, Inc., stated that was possible. 4 5 Wolff asked whether a 12 -foot slide would be unsuitable for multi-age use or present particular 6 liability issues. Kost stated the thickness of the resilient surface material under the slide would 7 be adjusted according to the height of the slide, adding that all play equipment can be used 8 improperly and safety requirements are built in to the product. He stressed the importance of 9 providing play opportunities for various age groups in a muli-age setting. 10 11 Jindra asked how the cost of the play area should be determined with regard to the bidding 12 process. Kost stated a more competitive situation will be created if equipment is designated but 13 not an exact price. He added an engineer's estimate will be attached to the bid. 14 15 Kost stated BRW is proposing a wood fiber composite flooring for the play area which is less 16 expensive than other surfaces and will have an impact on where the money is spent. He added 17 the composite would have to be replenished every year, and is wheelchair accessible. He stated 18 sand will still be necessary for certain areas, such as around diggers. r 20 B. Bob Kost from BRW Inc will assist with planning design of the park. 21 Jindra invited Bob Kost to address the Commission with regard to the new design of the Water 22 Tower Park area. She stated she was disappointed at the prospect of a half basketball court. 23 Kost stated there are strict space constraints in the park area and a full court would not be 24 possible, but two half courts could be discussed. 25 26 Roadfeldt stated fire access is necessary to the school via the bituminous road which will 27 eventually be expanded. Jensen stated the Sports Boosters currently has 60 youth basketball 28 teams which represents a great deal of interest in the community, adding that does not take young 29 adults into consideration. 30 31 Louiselle asked whether the north end of the park might be more suitable for a basketball court. 32 Jindra stated visibility near the Water Tower park is better, adding a flat piece of land near the 33 community center which is designated for another use would be extremely suitable. 34 35 Jensen asked whether the area west of the high school might be suitable for basketball. Wolff 36 stated the School Board had agreed to the play area due to natural barriers from the school which 37 would prevent activities there from interfering with classes. 38 39 Roadfeldt asked whether the skating rink could be used in the summer for basketball. Kost 40 stated there are drainage issues. 41