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Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes Page 2 September 14, 2022 ----------------------------- without having to cross a road. Moved by Commissioner Anderson and seconded by Commissioner Holmgren to recommend to City Council to accept the resolution supporting regional trail designation for the Great Northern Trail. Motion carried 7-0. 8. Discussion Items 8.1 Park Improvement Fund and Park Dedication Projects Mr. Hecker shared his staff report and referred to the updated Park Improvement Fund and Park Dedication Fund spreadsheet that was handed out. Mr. Hecker shared Lion John Weicht Park is listed as a signature park in the master plan. Our signature parks are Woodland Trails Regional Park, Orono Park, Dave Anderson Athletic Complex, Youth Athletic Complex, Lion John Weicht Park and Rivers Edge Commons Park, which means people are willing to drive to those locations. According to the master plan they should be larger playgrounds, high quality features and kids are engaged with high quality features. Option 1 and 2 are $100,000 and have wood fiber surfacing. Option 3 and 4 are around $300,000 and have poured-in-place rubber surfacing. All designs meet the ADA requirements. The demo of the existing equipment will be done in house to save money. Mr. Hecker shared he put in $100,000 into the spreadsheet as a place holder but that amount can be increased if the commission would like. Does the commission want any more added to the budget for the playground? Commissioner Rathbun likes that the playgrounds are ADA accessible. Commissioner Loidolt would like an estimate in the middle of the 4 options. Commissioner Holmgren would like more options in the middle price range. Mr. Hecker will get quotes for $200,000. Commissioner Niziolek asked if staff has looked at the number of users of this playground. Also, asked what playground features are at Lincoln Elementary and Parker Elementary. We should try not to be redundant with the equipment.