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, . M�NIITES OF TH$ ORONO PARR COMl�IISSION MEETING HFI�D JDNE 3, 1991 <br /> ROLL CALL: <br /> The Orono Park Commission met on the above date with the <br /> following members present: Park Commission Chair Richard Flint, <br /> and Park Commission Members Stephen Johnston, Susan Wilson, Phil <br /> Bradley and Alex Vongries. The following members were absent: <br /> James Gilbert, Bruce Kokal and Les Kelley. The following <br /> represented the City staff: Public Works Director Gerhardson and <br /> Acting City Recorder Vee. <br /> APPROVAL OF MINUTES: <br /> The typing errors will be corrected at a later time. Corrections <br /> for order and content should be indicated. On Page 15, the <br /> paragraph order should be reversed. <br /> A motion was made by Wi 1 son, seconded by Vongries, to approve the <br /> May, 7, 1991 Park Commission minutes, with typing corrections <br /> to be made by Gerhardson. <br /> BEDERWOOD PARR PLAYGROUND EQDIPMENT <br /> One quote from Earl F. Anderson & Associates was presented. <br /> Gerhardson indicated that it is not a requirement to go out on <br /> competitive bidding as long as the bid is under $15,000. This <br /> bid is $6.00 under that amount. Another vendor was asked to <br /> submit a bid, however, they chose not to submit the bid. <br /> Flint asked if they would go with the alternative. Gerhardson <br /> stated that he didn't think they could because it would then be <br /> over $15,000 and would have to go back out for bids. Flint asked <br /> what the reason for the alternative was and that they must feel <br /> there is some benefit to installing aluma-core posts in lieu of <br /> redwood posts. Gerhardson stated that perhaps the major <br /> difference between the two posts could possibly be in slightly <br /> less maintenance for the aluma-core. These posts are the main <br /> standard post used as anchors by drilling holes in the ground and <br /> cement footings. Flint asked if the aluma-core post is actually <br /> an aluminum core. Gerhardson stated that it is, although it <br /> doesn't appear to be. The corners, which are beveled, would be <br /> the only part of the post to show. The rest of the post is <br /> painted to match the rest of the redwood. Redwood posts have <br /> been used for 15 years and Gerhardson notes no deterioration or <br /> major problems with other equipment. <br /> Flint asked how much of the post would be above ground. <br /> Gerhardson stated from 4-5' , depending on the height of the <br /> structure itself. Some sections may be higher than others. <br /> There could be from 6 to 8 main corner posts. <br /> Bradley asked what would be included. He notes two backhoe <br /> diggers, one horse tough rider, one turtle tough rider and a play <br /> structure are indicated. Gerhardson explained that the play <br /> structure is the climber. Children can sit on the backhoe <br /> 1 <br />