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Park & Recreation Commission Minutes April 12, 2000 Page 9 . Commissioner Huberty questioned if the basketball court will be installed about the same time as the playground structures. Commissioner Dana Anderson felt the court should be installed at the same time as the structure. Ms. McPherson stated that there might be funds available in the budget if some of the equipment costs are recovered through the Abatement funds. Chair Kuester noted that as these playgrounds are completed, he suggested that some type of special opening or ribbon cutting take place with coverage by the press. Trout Brook Farms Park - Cost of equipment and contractor installation is approximately $42,000. Ms. McPherson noted some changes would be made in the plan as shown. Wood chips will be used in place of the rubberized tile, relocate toddler equipment so that it is all in one area, the slide will be taken out, and additional equipment and decking will be added in its place. One area will have a roof and other will not. The playground is geared to accommodate 2 to 12 year old children. The consensus of the Commissioners was to approve the park improvements as proposed. Ms. McPherson explained that the Council will be asked to authorize going out for bids for these expenditures at the Monday, April 17th meeting, and they are hoping for delivery in mid-June, with installation completed in July. . 9.C.6. Bleacher Estimates Michele McPherson reviewed estimates provided by Commissioner Dave Anderson to replace the bleachers at Kuss Field and the Orono Softball Complex, in order to comply with the new bleacher law. Ms. McPherson stated that they have learned that the five-row bleachers may be exempted from the law, since they are less than 55 inches in height. The cost of the remaining bleachers that would need to be purchased is $30,000, including tax (1 O-row bleachers at Kuss - $5,605, and the four 8-row bleachers at the Softball Complex - $23,872) Commissioner Dave Anderson explained these bleachers would need to be replaced at some point, even without the new law, because of their condition. He noted that the Softball Association plans to propose that the City pay for the bleachers up front. The Association will contribute $20,000 toward the cost, $5,000 per year. The City would be asked to absorb $10,000. Phil Hals stated that the law has not been finally adopted yet, and suggested that a decision on the bleachers could be postponed for now. It was the consensus of the Commissioners to consider purchase of the bleachers at the June Park and Recreation Commission meeting. 9.C.7. Woodland Trails Park: Summer Map and Rules . Commissioner Dave Anderson reviewed the summer map for Woodland Trails Park and rules to be posted at the park.