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I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Councilmember Cich introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #90-10-341 RESOLUTION ADOPTING POLICY FOR SURFACING OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AREAS IN CITY PARKS WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Ramsey has supported the development of recreation playground facilities at City Parks; and WHEREAS, nearly 70% of playground injuries nationwide reportedly are caused by falls from equipment, the City of Ramsey is concerned with the cushioning properties of playground surfacing at City Parks; and WHEREAS, many of the playground equipment areas of the City currently have no resilient surfacing, but rather are situated on indigenous soils. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: 1) That the City desires to enhance safety for recreational users within the City park system. 2) That it shall be the policy of the City that all new playground equipment installations be provided with resilient surfacing prior to making the equipment available for use. 3) That it shall further be the policy of the City to retrofit existing playground areas with resilient surfacing to the extent that funds permit. 4) That it is realized that due to funding limitations, it may require several years to complete the process of upgrading surfacing of existing playground equipment areas. 5) That suitable resilient surfacing materials are defined as loose sand, pea gravel, bark, wood fiber, robber mulch or rubber mat systems. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember DeLuca and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Councilmember Cich Councilmember DeLuca Councilmember Pearson Councilmember Peterson and the following voted against the same: None and the following abstained: None and the following were absent: Mayor Reimann