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2. Midwest Playscape — Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood <br />reviewed three trees were included in the proposal. Belt swings were included in their <br />proposal. <br />3. Parkitecture — Responded to the farm theme. Belt swings were included in their proposal. <br />One tree was included in the proposal. This proposal had a defined concrete curb <br />boundary. A full size plan sheet was included in this proposal. <br />4. MN/WI Playgrounds — Safety surface engineered wood fiber. Responded to the farm <br />theme. <br />5. St. Croix — They did respond to the request for 4 trees. The 2-5 age group play structure <br />was included but not shown in the drawing. They included a variety of seating choices. <br />Commissioner Fyten left the meeting at 7:30 p.m. <br />Chair Bennett asked for citizen input. <br />Ms. Cloe Marquez 18433 Olson Street, Elk River, liked the Midwest Playscape proposal due to <br />the variety of the equipment. <br />Mr. Zach Glasgow, 13429 212th Avenue NW, Elk River, MN/WI Playgrounds as it looks <br />interesting. <br />Ms. Reece Hickman, 16810 Turnberry Court, Ramsey, liked MN/WI Playgrounds as it offers <br />activities for all ages. <br />Mr. Shawn Williams, 6100 177th Lane Ramsey, liked MN/WI Playgrounds and he questioned the <br />expansion of the trail. Mr. Riverblood stated some of the proposals moved the trail slightly and <br />enlarged the playground area. He stated the equipment is needed for siblings of the soccer <br />players. <br />The Commissioners were asked for their first choices: <br />Trappen — Midwest Playscape <br />Troy — Midwest Playscape <br />Bennett — St. Croix <br />Fyten — Midwest Playscape <br />Barr — St. Croix <br />Mobry — Midwest Playscape <br />Chubb — Midwest Playscape <br />Zack Ellsworth — Midwest Playscape <br />Mark Riverblood — Midwest Playscape <br />The concensus was the Top 2 proposals were from Midwest Playscape (7) and St. Croix (2). <br />Mr. Riverblood noted Midwest Playscape addressed the drainage issue, but did not have an <br />outlet. St. Croix addressed all parts of RFP except the drainage issue was somewhat unclear. <br />Park and Recreation Commission/May 14, 2015 <br />Page 3 of 4 <br />