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Motion by Councilmember Anderson and seconded by Councilmember Hendriksen to <br />recommend City Council award the Alpine Park shelter project to Recreation Services <br />contingent upon their ability to match our existing cupola and completion date on or <br />before June 1, 1999. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Councilmembers Anderson, Hendriksen, Haas Steffen and <br />Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Absent: Mayor Gamec. <br /> <br />Case #4: Discuss Community Built Playground for Central Park <br /> <br />Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos stated that a proposed community built playground has <br />been part of the Capital Improvements Program for about three years. The City would <br />provide about $24,000 in funds with the goal of raising $20,000 in cash and labor <br />commitments. He noted a model of such playground equipment in the lobby of City Hall <br />for the Committee's review. He suggested that what is most important to discuss at <br />present is if there is really a commitment to this idea. If there is not a <br />commitment/excitement about it, it probably cannot be done. <br /> <br />Councilmember Zimmerman inquired how people could be made aware of this idea. <br /> <br />Mr. Boos responded that the Community School Coordinator, Jill Prall, was very <br />interested in this idea. It could also be mentioned at a meeting with business owners, the <br />Ramsey Lions Club, the Ramsey Women of Today, etc. It is possible that bricks or <br />plaques could designate the donations. He added that this idea will involve a certain <br />amount of time and commitment. <br /> <br />Councilmember Haas Steffen suggested also talking to one of our larger businesses to see <br />what they can do for us - Connexus. They do the billing for the City and also deal with <br />the businesses. They could advertise in with the billing. <br /> <br />Mr. Boos thought that would be an excellent idea and commented on the positive <br />working relationship the City has with Connexus. <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Haas Steffen and seconded by Councilmember Anderson to <br />recommend that the City Council approve of the Community-Built playground and <br />authorize staff to request a statement of qualifications of vendors for the Park and <br />Recreation Commission and Council approval. This should be done with the ideal <br />relating to fund raising - come back to the City Council with a work plan and recommend <br />the vendor to work with. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Councilmembers Haas Steffen, Anderson, Hendriksen and <br />Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Absent: Mayor Gamec. <br /> <br />Finance Committee/January 26, 1999 <br /> Page 3 of 4 <br /> <br /> <br />