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Motion by Councilmember Musgrove, seconded by Councilmember Specht, to Adopt Resolution 422-090 Renovating Rabbit and Peltzer Park Playgrounds. Further discussion: Councilmember Specht thanked residents who attended the park meeting and gave feedback. He stated residents suggested a gaga ball pit and a zipline so he looked into costs for these. He stated the zipline was more expensive but the gaga ball pit would be well used and had a cost estimate of around $8,000 of additional funds. He asked if the motion could include this. Councilmember Musgrove asked if this was the only option for the gaga ball pit. She stated there was a Girl Scout club at a different park that had one made and asked if that would be an option. Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood replied the $7,000-$8,000 price point factored in shipping and reviewed options that may be explored for the gaga pit. He stated investigation showed several options including plastic wall components which would be less maintenance. He stated the cost for the one installed at North Commons that was fundraised for by the Girl Scout Troop was around $5,000. He believed half of that was paid for by the Troop with parents volunteering to do some labor and the City paid the other half. He stated the March Park and Rec Commission meeting was well attended by those in support of the park improvements and volunteers to help with assembly. He stated a not to exceed amount of$8,000 is something that could be delivered for the public. Councilmember Musgrove stated she had spoken to volunteers with construction experience who supported the project and she liked the look of the wood frame better. Councilmember Musgrove accepted the friendly amendment for a not to exceed amount of$8,000 for the gaga ball pit. Further discussion: Mayor Pro Tem Riley asked for a picture of a gaga ball pit so everyone would know what one is. Councilmember Specht thanked residents Alex and Katie for the letters they sent with good ideas on the playgrounds that they use. Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood explained the game is similar to dodgeball but in a confined space and is fast paced. Amended motion by Councilmember Musgrove, seconded by Councilmember Specht, to Adopt Resolution 422-090 Renovating Rabbit and Peltzer Park Playgrounds with the inclusion of Gaga Ball Pit at a not to exceed cost of$8,000. A roll call vote was performed: Councilmember Heineman aye Councilmember Woestehoff aye Councilmember Specht aye Councilmember Musgrove aye Councilmember Howell aye Mayor Pro Tem Riley aye City Council/April 26, 2022 Page 5 of 8