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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON APRIL 14,1997 (#13) PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT UPGRADE FOR ANTOINE PARK Gappa reported the Park Commission has submitted a plan to upgrade the playground equipment and improve Antoine Park. The Commission worked with a neighborhood group on the project. Gappa presented the plan and general layout. Grading will be required to maintain a 1% slope. A handicap access will be provided. It was suggested the access be relocated from Fagemess Point Road to Corral Road and a handicap stall be constructed. Gappa indicated an additional parking stall may be added in the future. The playground equipment will be supplied by Landscape Structures and installed by Earl Anderson in the amount of $23,166. Grading will be performed by Schonning at a cost of $5,100. The City will surface with pea gravel at a cost of $2,000. The handicap path will cost $3,000. The total cost for the park improvements is $33,266. Karen Hansen, a member of the neighborhood committee, indicated the neighbors worked very closely with the Commission. She said she is pleased with the response and support shown and requested approval of the plan as submitted. She indicated a survey had been conducted regarding the equipment and the plan responds to the needs shown in the survey. She noted the current equipment is unsafe. Kelley inquired about the life expectancy of the equipment being installed. Gappa indicated 20 years. Kelley requested the land under the buildings be graded to the same >evel as the play field to allow for additional play area Kelley said he recommends access be from Corral Road He noted the tendency for children to ride down a path and out onto Fagemess Point Road if located in that area. Peterson was informed that the property would be reseeded. Peterson moved, Goetten seconded, to authorize playground equipment upgrade for Antoine Park with funding from Park Dedication Funds, and to authorize completion of the necessary budget adjustments. Vote; Ayes 4, Nays 0. (#14) DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS IN ANTOINE PARK Gappa reported that the two buildings in Antoine Park present security concerns and are in a state of disrepair. These buildings were previously used for storage of City equipment are but no longer used. The buildings were found to be in non-compliance when inspected by the structural engineer and determined to not be cost effective to repair The Park Commission has recommended removal of the buildings with demolition costs from City budget. There are future plans for a gazebo-type structure on the park property. John Weist, 1920 Concordia Street, said the buildings are an eyesore and are unsafe.