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MINUTES OF THE PARK COMMISSION MEETING OF APRIL 6, 1992 <br /> BEDERWOOD PARK PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT - CONT. <br /> Ilse asked the group to comment on the additional handicapped <br /> equipment and asked Gerhardson if he had asked the Attorney about <br /> the slide. <br /> Gerhardson referenced a handbook received by the risk insurer of <br /> the City which inciudes guidelines of playground equipment . He is <br /> asking the Attorney what the ramifications would be if the City <br /> exceeded those guidelines . <br /> Wilson asked if the handicapped laws have been finalized . <br /> Gerhardson stated they will be in effect by the end of the year . <br /> Johnston felt that until the law is defined , they should wait on <br /> the additional handicapped equipment . <br /> It was moved by Wilson , seconded by McMillan , to authorize the <br /> Committee to recommend to the Council the purchase of playground <br /> equipment for Bederwood Park , and not to exceed $25 , 000. <br /> Johnston stated that he did not want to spend any additional time <br /> on the i ssue , and fe I t they cou I d go w i th the I ower b i dder , M i rac I e <br /> Equipment , and go with the largest slide the Attorney opines is <br /> acceptable. <br /> Ilse noted the Committee could meet after this meeting to come up <br /> with a recommendation . <br /> Ayes 5 , nays 0. <br /> Chair Flint noted that the Committee ' s recommendation will be <br /> brought to the Council at their meeting to be on April 27th . <br /> Chair Flint stated that they have met once to discuss the proposed <br /> ball fields on the school property . Another meeting will be held . <br /> Negotiations have started with the Hockey Association on the site <br /> for the ball fields . <br /> Johnston reiterated that the problem with the ball fields being <br /> located on the western portion of the property is that it limits <br /> the use of the ball fields to little league . He felt that good <br /> decisions were not being made, but rather decisions are being made <br /> based upon politics . He stated that the City should not expend <br /> funds on a ball field that allows limited potential uses . He would <br /> support complete City funding of a ball field that serves multiple <br /> uses . <br /> Ilse noted that this is the last year that OBA has authority to use <br /> Bederwood Park . <br /> 9 <br />