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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR 4RON0 PARK COMMISSION <br /> MEETING HELD 4N SEPTEMBER 5, 1995 <br /> (#10) 4THER BUSINESS <br /> The agenda for the October meeting will be prepared by McMillan. Flint will be absent. <br /> BENCHES <br /> Gerhardson reported that a boy scout from Orono is working on his eagle badge and has <br /> asked for approval to build 4-6 benches to be used in City parks. The boy scout lives near <br /> Old Crystal Bay Park and would like to see at least two benches used there. The City <br /> would need to pay for materials only, which would cost about $55 per bench. The boy <br /> scout will install the benches, which wi11 sit on concrete pads. The concrete will cover the <br /> perimeter af the bench with one end extending the si�e to allow a wheel chair to be placed <br /> thereon. Footings will be dug and the concrete slab poured over it by the City. <br /> The benches will be 4'x6' in size with a 4'x4' back using 2x6 for the seat and 2x8 for the <br /> back. There is a 17" height requirement. Gerhardson presented a sample of what a bench <br /> would look tike. McDermott noted the ADA requires an arm rest. <br /> Gerhardson noted the considerable savings over the estimate received for the two benches <br /> approved for installation at Old Crystal Bay Park of$924. <br /> The posts for the benches are designed to be made of cedar. Bath White and McDermott <br /> said that cedar would rot in concrete. It was suggested that treated lumber be used for the <br /> posts. Metal posts were not recommended as the connections are difficult to do. <br /> McMillan said she preferred not using a concrete slab. Flint said a concrete slab would <br /> create a solid base. McDermott noted that concrete is used because it requires little <br /> maintenance and upkeep and creates a clean edge. He also said the color could be <br /> tempered with a surface treatment. He said that concrete is a durable material and <br /> recommended for areas af foating placement. The cost for the concrete will be <br /> appro�mately $25 per bench. <br /> Concern was voiced over safety from falls onto concrete. Gerhardson said, because the <br /> concrete would not extend over the edge of the seat, a person would fall onto the grass. <br /> Gerhardson said the specifications have been drawn and are of a professional quality. If <br /> this was acceptable to the Cammission, Gerhardsan will present the proposal to the <br /> Council for their approval. <br /> Funding for the benches will come from the Park Dedication fund. Gerhardson said the <br /> batance in the Park Fund as of the meeting date is $296,000. A portion of this has been <br /> set aside for the trail, which will be built this year. <br /> s <br />