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Parks Commission Meeting Minutes January 11, 1999 Page 4 I 2 Hartman asked whether playground equipment for Silver Point Park was to be included in the bid 3 to obtain a better price. Jindra confirmed this, and Kost stated that configuration must also be 4 determined before the bid goes out, as well as the delivery date for Silver Point Park's 5 equipment. Hartman stated the equipment in Silver Point Park is scheduled for installation in 6 Spring 1999. 7 8 Jindra asked whether bocce ball or other specific areas will be possible. Kost stated that grade 9 variations prohibit such an area, but the Commission must keep such items in mind for other 10 areas of Central Park as the renovation is completed. He added the Water Tower Park site is a 11 naturally attractive green area with lots of trees, and shouldn't be filled up with other amenities 12 13 Wolff stated the subcommittee had agreed that the color scheme of the play area would reflect 14 this green scheme and bright colors will not be used. 15 16 Jensen stated the play area seems smaller than what had been envisioned. Kost stated the tree 17 cover is extensive and sacrificing trees will cause many more problems. Jensen stated the land 18 should not be underutilized. Kost stated there is great advantage to a play area in and among a 19 green setting rather than an open play corridor. 20 21 Morris stated a frisbee golf area had been discussed, and such an area might be appropriate 22 among the trees. Kost agreed, stating the Commission must take into consideration the balance 23 between paved play surfaces and green areas, and create a play area woven through the trees. 24 25 Jindra stated the subcommittee had been informed by playground equipment vendors that the 26 ADA has instituted new ramp requirements for 1999 which must be taken into consideration. 27 She asked whether the ornamental fencing would include a gate. Kost stated the fencing will 28 include a walk-through and not a gate. 29 30 Morris stated the ornamental fence could cost $12,000-24,000, and brick columns are $200-300 a 31 piece. Jindra stated the fencing will add a design element to the park, and a chain link fence 32 would not be appropriate. 33 34 Morris left the meeting at 7:45 PM. 35 36 Wolff stated ornamental fencing is necessary along 33rd Avenue but another type of fencing 37 might be appropriate elsewhere. She referred to a plastic fencing she saw recently in St. Louis 38 that had the appearance of wood. Kost stated plastic composite fencing is more eco -friendly than 39 wood and requires no maintenance, but is extremely expensive and has strict structural 40 requirements. 41 42 Roadfeldt asked where the fencing along 33rd Avenue will go considering all the shrubs along 43 that area. She expressed concern that such an area will provide hiding areas for people to pop 44 out. Kost stated that is definitely a valid concern and that will not be possible in that area.