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Chairperson Cook reviewed the Lawful Gambling Fund Improvement Program. <br /> <br />Consensus of the Commission was to hold the funds to see if any requests are received. <br /> <br />Case #3: <br /> <br />Discuss program to Replace Rented Portable Toilets with Permanent "Pit" <br />Toilets <br /> <br />Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos stated that at the November's meeting, the Commission <br />discussed a program, whereby each year a single park would receive a pit latrine to replace the <br />rented toilets. The following are some advantages or considerations: <br /> <br />· Pit latrines usually seem cleaner and therefore more pleasant for park users. <br />· The pit latrines are more aesthetically pleasing. <br />· Pit latrines would be available year around. <br />· Pit latrines are handicap accessible. <br />· Each month, the plastic rented units cost approximately $60 each; eventually the permanent <br /> structure would be paid for in rent savings. <br />· The rented plastic units are frequently vandalized. A permanent structure may be less prone <br /> to vandalism. <br />· The same successful bidder each season for the unit rental (and weekly service) would be <br /> required to service the city-owned facilities. <br /> <br />Chairperson Cook stated that the pit latrines last for many years, and can be moved if needed. <br /> <br />Commissioner Droegemueller inquired if the doors would be locked after certain hours. <br /> <br />Chairperson Cook replied that it would be possible to lock the doors if necessary. <br /> <br />Commissioner Droegemueller stated that Hennepin Parks are a little less accessible than City <br />parks and asked about vandalism. <br /> <br />Chairperson Cook replied that some of the Hennepin Parks have the pit toilets in heavily traffic <br />parking areas and they see very little vandalism. Any vandalism that does take place is usually <br />fire, but usually do not lose the whole building. Satellites are much more likely to be vandalized <br />and burned completely. <br /> <br />Commissioner Asfahl questioned the cost of constructing each unit. <br /> <br />Chairperson Cook replied it is $1,500 to $1,800 for the building and the vault is an additional <br />$800 to have set. <br /> <br />Commissioner Asfahl inquired if it would be a single stall. <br /> <br />Chairperson Cook replied yes, noting that they all would be handicap accessible. <br /> <br />Park and Recreation Commission/December 9, 1999 <br /> Page 4 of 6 <br /> <br /> <br />