04-07-1997 Park Commission Minutes

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MTNUTES OF THE REGULAR OR�NO PARK COIVIMISSION MEETING HELD ON APRIL 7, 1997 (#12 - Antoine Park - Continued) Gappa reported staf�s recomtnendation is for the purchase and installation of Landscape Structures equipment from Earl Andersan af Bloomingtan. Another company did provide a comparison. The equipment will be purchased from one vendor. The other projects vvill be done separately. The pea gravel will be purchased under the equipment and material bidding. Beal asked ifthe City is pursuing the assistance of neighborhood volunteers for the installaxion. Gappa said it was logistically greferred that the equipment company install the Pquipment. Gappa asked that the neighbors assist with park maintenance. Gappa pravided cost comparisons with other recent park equipment improvements. VVilson ma�,�ed, Itse seconded, to recommend the equipment be purchased from Landscape Structures in the amount of$23,166 as noted in Pian A; site excavation at a cost of $5,100, pea gravel surfacing at $2,004, and handicapped access costs at $3,000 for a total of$33,266. Vote: Ayes 4, Nays 0. Beal inquire� about seeding and sadding. Gappa said this would be performed by the public works department. The parking lot is included. Gappa said the park review will enable them to frne tune this issue. Vtlilson asked that Gappa present the building demotitian as a separate issue and the cost be incurred fram City funds. The eommittee will decide an the colors for the ec�uipment and meet after the Council meeting ta make that determination. The committee will be requested to attend the Coun�sl meeting by Gappa. Wilson asked that the neighborhood graup be infarmed of the plans prior to the meeting. The time frarne for the arrival of the equipment will be 6-8 weeks. Grading will be performed ance the equipment has arrived. The projected date of completion is the end of � June. McDermott noted the need for a number of�hanges if a handicap statl was provided. Gappa said he would review this issue. McDermott said a handicap parking stall requires signaDe and of a size for van parking. BEDERVVOOD BASKETBALL COURT Janelle Shields, 357� Christine Drive, Maple Plain, asked for an update on a previous request for a basketball court at Bederwood. She originally made this request last year. Wilson noted the Commission responds to neighborhood requests. She asked, however, that the park pian needs to be reviewed prior to making any decision regarding this issue. She noted the cost is a concern. g