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of Lot 13, Block 1, Meadow Park to be used as a neighborhood park with possible swing set, sand box and 1/2 basketball court. COMMISSIONER DANA ANDERSON MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE COUNCIL TO PURCHASE LOT 13, BLOCK 1, MEADOW PARK, FOR THE SUM OF $16,000. COMMISSIONER SHAWN DONAIS SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6 -0. Steve Rohlf stated that staff recommends putting a concrete curb in Woodland Trails for $18,000, similar to the one at Otsego Park. Commissioner Dave Anderson stated that he feels we should go ahead with this improvement now, rather than later, and put a system in that will last. COMMISSIONER ROLFE ANDERSON MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE COUNCIL TO PUT IN A CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER AT WOODLAND TRAILS PARK FOR APPROXIMATELY $18,000. COMMISSIONER CLAIR OLSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5 -1. COMMISSIONER TUTTLE OPPOSED THIS MOTION. Steve Rohlf stated that the slide in Deerfield 4 park needed immediate attention. Staff is recommending that the sections of slide be replaced with a circular tube for $4,800. Chairman Dave Anderson stated that the exit shoot is too abrupt and dangerous, and that $4,800 is too much to pay. COMMISSIONER DANA ANDERSON MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE COUNCIL TO SPEND THE MONEY RECOMMENDED BY PHIL HALS TO PURCHASE THE SLIDE FOR DEERFIELD 4 PARK, TO CHECK FOR WARRANTY INFORMATION ON SLIDE, AND TO CHANGE THE BOTTOM LANDING OF THE SLIDE. COMMISSIONER TUTTLE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 6 -0. Steve Rohlf presented the tennis court lighting item to the commission. Staff is recommending these lights to be purchased for $3,000, partially funded by utilities. Dana Anderson suggested to split the cost up into thirds, 113- Elk River Tennis Club, 113- Elk River Utilities, 1/3- City of Elk River. Discussion was held on tennis club involvement and whether or not they should be responsible for this cost. COMMISSIONER DANA ANDERSON MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE COUNCIL THAT THE SCHOOL DISTRICT GET INPUT FROM THE TENNIS ASSOCIATION ON THEIR POSSIBLE PARTICIPATION IN THE LIGHTING OF THE TENNIS COURTS. COMMISSIONER CLAIR OLSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5 -1. COMMISSIONER TUTTLE DISAPPROVED THIS MOTION. Steve Rohlf left at this time (9:30 p.m.) 8. Other Business Jeff Asfahl passed out a handout regarding a field development survey for associations to fill out. A brief discussion was held on this item and changes were made to this form. (See Attached Form) Jeff Asfahl presented an item on budget issues regarding a teen center and other concepts, The Commission agreed with the concept of providing something for teens to do.