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Equipment Purchase & Lease: *$35,000 for dump truck, which is necessary for efficiency and work load, and would be utilized on a daily basis *Trailer needed to haul tractor $8000, the other larger one had to be “red-lined” *Mr. Gardner inquired about the $8000 video projector. Mr. Morgan stated that it can be hooked up to a VCR or computer, used with PowerPoint, or to make a video on it. It could be taken to the schools for program marketing and to be used for Movies in the Park Miscellaneous Capital: *Storage shed can be erected in-house $7000 for outdoor equipment, cost includes materials and garage door installed by Action Door *Doors to cable – 3 – one off rink, one off concession storage area, one in back of concession for access to office or fitness center $15,000 (noted that Larsen is to present cost to establish fitness center in either front office or cable space) *CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) matching funds $30,000 to install handicap accessibility (this is a 50/50 shared cost project) *Road sign $58,000 Mr. Morgan stated that the road sign is being looked at for insurance coverage (casualty & loss) due to the recent wind storm which blew out the sign. Park Supplies: *Safety zones for playground $7000 (Mr. Stein would also like to consider plastic caps for treated lumber due to the recent concerns with treated lumber. No cost on this yet.) *Backstop repairs $11,000 - $5000 for Diamond #1 replacement, $6000 for general repairs to diamonds throughout the city for safety reasons Special Services: *Recreational Community Needs Survey $15,000 Mr. Morgan stated that this is to determine what the community wants to see in a rec center. Will target 500 families via phone. Mr. Miller suggested we look at old survey done by the community a few years ago. Mr. Limpert stated he feels the survey is not a wise decision at this time with greater needs to be addressed that this money can be put towards. Mr. Gardner and Ms. Hayes expressed their agreement. It was agreed by all that this idea should be placed on hold. Mr. Jenkins called for any questions. Mr. Miller inquired about the open land space at Springvale, whether it is available for ball diamond or soccer field. Mr. Jenkins stated the concern of the proximity to golfers teeing off and the liability of possible injuries. Mr. Miller proposed the possibility of a gazebo or picnic shelter to rent out in the space. Mr. Jenkins stated that currently there are no plans for this open land at Springvale. This concludes Mr. Morgan’s report. REPORT BY MR. TOM JENKINS SAFETY DIRECTOR There was no formal report by Mr. Jenkins. OLD BUSINESS Mr. Stein is currently working on the estimate for the elbows in the rink. Page 5