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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes October 10, 2023 Page 3 1 changes. The Parks and Environmental Commission noted that the replacement was needed for 2 the community, and fully supports the replacement project. Subsequent to the PEC meeting PEC 3 members have informally discussed the plan with park users and feedback has all been positive. 4 5 The project quote, diagram and rendering of the new play structure was provided for City 6 Council consideration. The cost of the new playground structure and addition of safety surfacing 7 in place of the existing material, the total cost of the project will be $220,500. This is budgeted, 8 and to help defer some of the cost, Staff has submitted a grant, which is in process, and PEC 9 members are also assisting in pursuing additional grant funds. Staff and the Parks and 10 Environmental Commission is recommending approval of the project. 11 12 Councilmember Jenson thanked Ms. Doolan for her presentation and he likes the design. He 13 appreciates it can be expanded. This will enhance the parks on the south side of town. 14 15 Councilmember Webster thanked Ms. Doolan for her presentation and she appreciates the 16 universal design. This will provide multiple opportunities for children. 17 18 Councilmember Randle stated it is great grants are available. 19 20 Councilmember Jenson stated this is very compatible with the t-ball program. 21 22 Commissioner Doolan stated the parking at the park needs to be considered. The Commission 23 will discuss this further. 24 25 Mayor Stille stated more research may need to be done to determine if there is a gap in funding 26 for this. 27 28 Motion by Councilmember Jenson, seconded by Councilmember Webster for approval of 29 Resolution 23-057 — Approving the Purchase of a New Playground Structure and Play Surface at 30 Silver Point Park from Minnesota and Wisconsin Playground. 31 32 Motion carried 5-0. 33 34 VI. GENERAL BUSINESS OF COUNCIL. 35 36 A. Resolution 23-058 —Approving a Special Event Permit at 3701 Stinson Blvd on October 37 14-15,2023. 38 39 Mr. Andrew Bauman, owner of The Dive Sports Bar and Grill, reviewed the request for a special 40 event permit. The permit request and a diagram of the event was provided for Council review. 41 42 Staff has created a special event permit to facilitate gathering event information, department head 43 reviews of the event, and staff recommendations to the City Council. The special event permit is 44 used if the event fits one or more of the following criteria: 45 • Expected attendance of more than 100 people and open to the general public. 46 • The Event is requesting the use of city property and/or street closures.