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Councilmember Musgrove shared that the Park and Recreation Commission met out at this site and it was very cool to see all of the children very excited with the initial parts of the playground that have already been installed. She said this playground is being built with funds from this development. She added that there will be a lot of surrounding neighborhoods that will benefit from this park. Motion by Councilmember Musgrove, seconded by Councilmember Howell, to adopt Resolution #24-121 authorizing $370,140 from the Park Trust Fund for the one-acre neighborhood park known as The Hollow, including $177,200 for the playground specific components with installation. Further discussion: Councilmember Specht noted that the Pearson Park playground has a similar design to this one. He asked if these designs and concepts are continuing to be used a lot versus a traditional playground design. Parks and Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood explained that these designs and concepts are very popular. He noted that the Pearson Park playground is a very popular place during the summer. Councilmember Specht asked where they came up with the name of The Hollow. Parks and Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood shared that this name came about as a hollow is a safe place to live or play, specifically in the woods. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Councilmembers Musgrove, Howell, Olson, Riley, and Specht. Voting No: None. Absent: Mayor Kuzma, and Councilmember Woestehoff. 7.03: Introduce Ordinance #24-09 Amending Chapter 2 Regarding the Protection of Data on Residents City Administrator Hagen reviewed the Staff report in regard to the protection of data on residents. Councilmember Howell shared that she and Councilmember Musgrove requested that the Council discuss this item after discussions of the citizen survey at a past Work Session meeting. She shared that the draft survey had questions on political beliefs, race, and gender which seem invasive. She stated they would like to have some better practices as a City around not invading resident’s privacy. Councilmember Musgrove added that the Federal and State governments do enough data collection and the City’s role has more to do with how they can meet the needs of the residents. She noted that data is valuable, and people should not be forced to give up anything more than what is required by law. She shared that some surveys allow people to opt out of answering certain questions; however, there was not an opt out option on this survey. City Council / April 23, 2024 Page 6 of 8