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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD APRIL 27, 1992 ( * #6) MSA DESIGNATION - LEAF STREET & FERNDALE ROAD - RESOLUTION #3113 It was moved by Butler, seconded by Goetten, to adopt Resolution #3113 establishing Municipal State Aid Streets. Ayes 5, nays 0. ( #7) BID AWARD`BEDERWOOD PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT - Gerhardson explained, that bids were opened and the Committee recommends to Council to award the bid to Miracle Equipment because they liked the quality and layout. He explained the slide proposed by this company is 12.5', with the entire structure including the enclosure over the slide at 17'. He cautioned the height of the slide does not meet requirements established within a document entitled "Handbook for Public Safety "._ Callahan stated that if it'does not meet the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Standards, it should not be installed. Gerhardson noted that even if it does not meet the criteria listed, the City would still be,insured in case of an accident. Butler felt that the top step of the slide should not exceed a height that would allow an adult to stand on the ground and assist the child. It was moved by Goetten, seconded by Butler, to table the bid award for playground equipment '.for Bederwood Park to allow the Park Commission Committee to re- examine the bids. Ayes 5, nays 0. Barrett cited that the bids were sent out without reference to the ADA or safety concerns. He stated that the bids were received conforming to the requirements of the City. Butler asked -if it would be appropriate to. reject the bids. Gerhardson asked the matter to be tabled. ( #8) 1991 BUDGET ADJUSTMENT Moorse explained that this is a summary of the 1991 budget. He noted that the City was under on both expenditures and revenues, which lead to a $57,000 deficit. Mayor Peterson requested -a work session to review this issue. -10 ,1