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fp <br />MINUTES OF THE PARK COMMISSION MEETING OF APRIL 6, 1992 <br />BIKE/HIKE TRAIL - CONT. <br />Wilson felt she was unprepared to determine If this Is a good <br />project to proceed with. <br />Gerhardson explained that the Commission is only seeking conceptual <br />approval of the trail so the project can proceed to the next step <br />which wiI I be to request a feasibiI Ity study to be a I lowed to spend <br />MSA funds for the storm sewer project. <br />Johnston felt the motion should request the Council to request a <br />feasIbI I Ity study. <br />Ilse accepted the amendment to the motion. <br />Ayes 5, nays 0. <br />Johnston suggested that Hennepin Parks be requested to provide as <br />much planning for the project as possible rather than use the City <br />Engineer. <br />McMillan was concerned about the many access drives that would <br />cross the tralI. <br />Johnston stated that he would encourage the off-road plan near the <br />school to provide a safer trail. <br />McMillan ask that emergency vehicles be provided with access to <br />the trail. <br />BEDERWOOD PARK PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT <br />Gerhardson explained they have received four bids for playground <br />equipment from the following: Rainbow, Minnesota Playground, <br />Miracle Equipment, and Earl Anderson. The lowest bid at $17,742.00 <br />was received from Minnesota Playground. He noted that after <br />further review, they have narrowed the decision down to two <br />bidders, Miracle Equipment and Earl Anderson as their equipment was <br />superior to the others. Miracle Equipment submitted two bids, one <br />at $21,771.00 which would Include a 17’ slide that turns out to be <br />12’6" slide; the second $20,359.00 for an 11’ slide that turns out <br />to be 7*. Earl Anderson presented a proposal of $25,395.00 which <br />Included a 6’ slide. He noted Anderson was the only one that <br />presented a layout of the equipment and had Included some of the <br />handicapped requIrements, and an additional amount to upgrade the <br />existing climber. The proposal by Anderson less those additional <br />Items would be $23,256.00. He noted that he Is awaiting an opinion <br />from the City Attorney on whether they have to accept the low <br />bidder even though Its equipment appears less desirable. <br />. • /-