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Commissioner Lehman wondered if the equipment could be removed and sold. <br />Parks/Utilities Supervisor Riverblood indicated it could. The whirl could be reused in the <br />projects. Fireflies included in their plan but St. Croix Recreation did not. Fireflies stated by <br />using the Whirl in their project are warranting that it is still good for use. <br />Commissioner Lehman asked if they could remove the Whirl and use it in another park. <br />Parks/Utilities Supervisor Riverblood stated they could but then the City would need to warranty <br />it as safe for use, which he did not know if they wanted to do this. <br />Commissioner Olds asked which play structure from a historical standpoint is less maintenance. <br />ParksfUtilities Supervisor Riverblood thought they would be about the same. Wood over time <br />will burnish and seem to be more resistant to vandalism. He stated they can almost plan on <br />replacing the playgrounds in fifteen to twenty years because of safety reasons and loss of <br />adventure over time. <br />Chairperson Johns thought the St. Croix plan had more features. She favored the wood look of <br />the play area because it seemed more natural with the trees. <br />Commissioner Lehman thought the rock climbing wall was a nice feature. <br />Commissioner Erickson thought the St. Croix plan would appeal to more children and attract <br />more kids. <br />Commissioner Olds wondered what the demographics were for the park. <br />Parks/Utilities Supervisor Riverblood indicated he was not sure. <br />Commissioner Olds asked if the proposals included the borders. <br />Parks/Utilities Supervisor Riverblood indicated they did not. <br />Consensus of the Commission was to recommend the St. Croix plan with wood for the posts, <br />decks and roof sections. <br />Parks/Utilities Supervisor Riverblood stated they would need to check with the vendor to make <br />sure they can get the decks and roof sections in wood. <br />Motion by Commissioner Erickson, seconded by Commissioner Hansen, to recommend <br />forwarding the St. Croix proposal for the new play equipment with wood posts, decks and roof <br />sections at Titterud Park to the Finance Committee. <br />Park and Recreation Commission/November 9, 2006 <br />Page 6 of 8 <br />