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The changes in the information re~,arding this project were discussed. The total estimate was <br />now approximately $120,000 and h~: s~ggested the community might be engaged for donations. <br />He would obtai~ a 'tally regarding what 0art of the project used recyclable materials, which would <br />provide an opportunity for olber fimding resources. He anticipated bringing this back to the <br />Commission no later than June. <br /> <br />He would be working with an atnt nstmctor at the University of Minnesota at Duluth refining <br />some of the symbols discovered throughout the recycling part of the project. The curriculum was <br />patterned after what was used a'~ R amsey Elementary School, where kids were learning <br />relationships between the natural 'a. orld and people. These were conceptual ideas to move the <br />conversation tbrward. Formal prese,qtal/on would be given no later than June. <br /> <br />He referred thc Commission to page 6 of the provided information and noted the location was the <br />entrance to Alpine Park. An irri~ated space, concrete areas around the play equipment and <br />custom-designed play equipment w~,uht be integrated into the site. The goal was to mix natural <br />elements with mom formal elemen;s. An opportunity for City participation would be to move <br />the trees as soon as thc upconfing fa l. <br /> <br />Chairperson .Iohns :;rated she lhougl~t it was decided to "get away from the play structure stuff." <br /> <br />Parks and Utiliiies Supervisor Riv,:rblood responded the equipment should have recognizable <br />play value if the Cily was spendin!.: a fait' amount of money for a playground in a community <br />park. He Felt thc plans mowxt towa~ d a good balance. <br /> <br />ADJOURNMENq' <br /> <br />Motion by Comm~smner LaMcre, ,' econded by Commissioner Pontius, to adjourn the meeting. <br /> <br />Motion carried. <br /> <br />The Park and Recreation Commissi,, ~n r~aeeting adjourned at 8:31 p.m. <br /> <br />Respectfully subnfilted, <br /> <br />Mmj&iC,~a. Jcnkin,; <br />Recording Secmtar~ <br />TimeSaver Oj]',¥ite Secretarial, hzc. <br /> <br />Ll,honard Linioff ~ .... <br />Civil Engineer II <br /> <br />Park and Recreation Commission/April 8, 2004 <br /> Page 21 of 21 <br /> <br /> <br />