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Park & Recreation Commission Minutes April 12, 2000 Page 8 . 9.C.3. Discuss Gaane Park Volunteer Aooreciation Event Michele McPherson stated that two of the Commissioners walked the site with staff on Friday, March 31 st. It was determined that there is a significant amount of trash that needs to be removed, as well as a number of junk vehicles with expired tabs. Commissioner Dave Anderson suggested that the May 7th efforts be focused on installing boundary signs and some type of fence to secure the north and easterly borders. Commissioner Huberty suggested relocating the dirt road extension of Waco Street to the east to allow more direct access to the residential lots that are using this road for access. No decision was made regarding the road at this time. Ms. McPherson explained that the residents adjacent to the park will be notified of the event and the owners of the junk vehicles will be contacted, if ownership can be determined. If the vehicles are not removed by May 7th, they will be towed. After discussing priorities for the event, it was the consensus of the Commissioners to first install the park boundary signs, put in posts to block the unauthorized accesses which are being used by four-wheelers, dirt bikes, snowmobiles, etc., and then to pick up trash, if time and manpower permits. Commissioners Reitsma and Kuester volunteered to help coordinate the event. 9.CA. Discuss Park Tour . The Park and Recreation Commission Park Tour will be held on Wednesday, April 26, 2000. They will meet at City Hall at 6:00 p.m. The Commission will visit Oak Knoll Park, Woodland Trails Park, East Twin Lakes Park and Otsego Park. A special meeting notice will be prepared and posted. 9.C.5. Review Plavaround Desians/Estimates Michele McPherson reviewed designs and estimates for playground structures from Earl F. Anderson Co. as follows: Lions Park - Cost: Approximately $10,000 ($5,000 budgeted based on contribution offered by Lions Park). Includes toddler swings, sand digger, spring ride motorcycle, and Dyno-climber with slide. The Lions will be contacted to see if they are willing to contribute additional funds for the equipment. Meadow Park - Cost is approximately $1,118 for a swing set. Ms. McPherson noted that Earl F. Anderson equipment is made of 100% recycled materials and therefore, the City may be able to purchase playground equipment with Solid Waste Abatement funds. . Country Crossing 3rd Park - Cost is approximately $32,000. Design consists of 2 circles of equipment, one for toddlers and one for older children, with the possibility of adding a third circle consisting of a bay of swings. Wheel chair accessibility will be incorporated into the design. Ms. McPherson stated that Earl F. Anderson would provide supervision for installation of the equipment by staff.