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lliwmof -nm the city that works for you Council Worksession April 25, 2017 5:00 pm Present: Mayor Valerie Johnson Councilmember Gina Bauman Councilmember Brian Strub Councilmember Paul Jacobsen Councilmember Mary Burg Absent: Staff in Attendance: Dean Lotter, Brenda Davitt, Jason Hicks, Bill Bach, Chris Wallace Guests in Attendance: Davitt introduced Gina Smith to the City Council noting she was the newest member of the Finance Department. Mayor Johnson welcomed Ms. Smith to the City of New Brighton. I. Ocs Nest kepiacement 1'roiect Ui)date Hicks provided the Council with an update on the Eagles Nest replacement project. He was pleased to report the City received eight different bid proposals for the project from four different vendors. Bach commented further on the plans for the Eagles Nest and discussed the history of the project. He noted the timeline for the project and reported PREC would be reviewing the bids on May 3`d in order to make a recommendation to the City Council. The demolition and reconstruction was outlined, along with the safety guidelines that would have to be followed for the indoor playground structure. He discussed the new heat requirements for the plastic used in playground structures. It was noted a discussion was held with the League of Minnesota Cities and the City was assured their insurance rates would not be increased. Councilmember Jacobsen asked if any other group has installed an indoor playground structure since the new State requirements have been put in place, other than Golden Valley. Bach stated others have been installed and all were being challenged. He explained Golden Valley would be using the results of the ASTM in lieu of following Minnesota State Building Code. Councilmember Burg asked if other states were addressing this matter or if it was just Minnesota. Bach commented on the International Building Code with respect to plastics and sprinkler systems. Hicks believed other states had approved of these same IBC standards. Back commented on the difference between a McDonald's play land and the proposed playground structure at NBCC. Mayor Johnson wanted to ensure the Eagles Nest was still safe for children and was frustrated that the same plastic building material was not still available. He asked what the recommendation was from staff at this time. Bach believed the vendors that have submitted bids were solid vendors and he was optimistic given the City's long-standing record for running the Eagles Nest. He stated an exhaust system was being proposed for the Eagles Nest to assist in removing smoke from the building. Hicks stated staff would continue to work with building officials on this issue to ensure the site was safe for the public.