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<br />~ <br /> <br />., <br /> <br />This is not only for aesthetics but also to help eliminate odor and sludge in the <br />pond. Cost for the fountain is estimated about $5,000. About half of the funds . <br />have been raised. Manthis supports this endeavor. <br /> <br />Breuer, said she understands that this Commission has had some long meetings <br />because of the Strategic Plan. Breuer stated that she and Commissioner Heinrich <br />have met to see if these meetings can be kept to 1 hour or 1 12 . <br /> <br />B. Hansen Park Shelter RFP's <br />Breuer stated 6 bids have been received. After bids were opened, it was <br />determined that staff needed to take a closer look at structural placement. Weare <br />planning to re-bid this project in the early part of 2007 so that the contractor can <br />install in the spring of 2007. Two issues determined this; one that it could take 12 <br />weeks for delivery which would put installation in December, the second was <br />after talking with City Engineers, it was determined that soil borings would need <br />to be taken and staffwould like to look at Hansen Park as a big picture, a whole <br />park. Staff is recommending that we reject all bids and re-bid in early 2007. <br /> <br />Budzynski inquired if the money for the project would be available in 2007. <br />Breuer responded yes, because the money is coming from two sources; insurance <br />money and park dedication funds. <br /> <br />Barton asked if the location of the shelter is still being negotiated. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Breuer stated that the Facilities Manager is concerned that ifthe shelter is in a <br />separate location from the neighborhood center, it would not be able to <br />accommodate some of the large group rentals. <br /> <br />VII. Announcements <br />A. <br /> <br />12th Ave. Residents - update on parking <br />One of the residents is putting together a request which will go to the <br />City Council to request that the area in front of their homes be by permit <br />parking only. This issue is now in the hands of the Council and Public <br />Safety Dept as to whether or not they will approve it. <br /> <br />Greacen expressed concern about alcohol being allowed in the parks and <br />wanted to discuss the possibility or desirability of limiting or possibly <br />eliminating alcoholic beverages in Hansen Park specifically. <br /> <br />Budzynski stated that a year or two ago this whole issue was discussed <br />in regard to alcohol in the parks and in regard to the Golf Course. The <br />policy was agreed upon by Parks and Recreation and Council. <br /> <br />Knuth inquired if the efforts made with signage, etc. has made any <br />difference for the residents. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Breuer stated yes, at first. However, in time cars started parking in front <br />of residents homes again. <br /> <br />Page 2 <br />