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May 23, 2017 Page 5 of 9 Recreation Specialist would meet these same safety requirements. Facilities Manager Bach added that Commercial Recreation Specialist would be warehousing common replacement parts in Wisconsin for quick replacement. Councilmember Burg stated she was not comfortable with the Commereial Recreation Specialist bid given the fact the product would be coming from China and the City Council had no knowledge or history with the long-term durability oftheir parts. She believed this company had no long-term experience with high-end, high -use play structures. She recommended the Council be allowed to review pieces ofthe proposed structure prior to moving forward. Mayor Johnson commented that just because something came out of China, did not mean it was of poor quality. She understood the vendor was meeting all ofthe City's safety requirements and she was hesitant to change directions on this project based on a gut feeling. She suggested the Council delay action until the next Council meeting and request the vendor provide the City Council with samples oftheir playground structure equipment. Councilmember Burg appreciated this statement, but explained this was a very large purchase for the City to make and she wanted to be assured that the quality and durability of the new structure was comparable to Soft Play. Councilmember Bauman understood Councilmember Burg's concerns but noted this vendor was meeting all safety requirements for structures constructed around the world. It was her opinion Recreation Commercial Specialists had met all ofthe City's safety requirements. She stated this was a U.S. company and she did not have the same hesitations as Councilmember Burg. Councilmember Strub stated he heard the hesitation from Councilmember Burg, but understood PREC scored this playground structure very well. He suggested tabling action on this item to the first Council meeting in June in order for the vendor to provide a presentation and provide samples to the City Council. Councilmember Jacobsen indicated he heard the hesitation from the Council as well and stated he wanted to make a very informed decision on the playground structure given the nature ofthe clientele using the Eagles Nest He stated he could support the item being tabled in order to allow the Council to meet with representatives from Recreation Commercial Specialists. Mayor Johnson questioned what type of samples Councilmember Burg would like to have at the next Council meeting. Councilmember Burg stated she would like to see samples of netting and plastics from the top two vendors in order for the Council to be able to compare to the City's existing structure. She explained she wanted to make the very best decision and have all ofthe information prior to making a decision on the Eagles Nest. City Manager Lotter asked if a two-week delay would push the demolition and reconstruction ofthe Eagles Nest. Acting Parks and Recreation Director Hicks stated the delay may have an impact on the project timeline. Councilmember Jacobsen questioned if staff would be able to get the vendors to provide the City with samples in two weeks. Acting Parks and Recreation Director Hicks anticipated the vendors would be able to provide the Council with samples. Councilmember Burg thanked the Council for hearing her concerns. Motion by Councilmember Burg seconded by Councilmember Strub to table action on the Eagles Nest Indoor Playground to the June 13, 2017 City Council meeting. 4 Ayes, l Nay (Bauman op1)osfx1 j-Nlo ion Carried 2. Consider a Resolution approving a Site Plan, Planned Unit Development, and Plat allowing construction of a 37,000 SF office/testing/certification building on property known as Block D in the New Brighton Exchange redevelopment area. Motion by Councilmember Jacobsen, seconded by Councilmember Bauman to adopt a Resolution approving the request as submitted and subject to seven conditions. 2. Consider a Resohdion approving a Site Plan, Planned Unit Dev, and Plat allowing construction of a 37,000 SF of ice/testingbatification building on property known as Block D in the New Brighton Exchange redevelopment area