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September 2, 1981 Park Board Minutes Page 4 Schmitz said there is enough buffer and it is far. enough from the homes that it shouldn't create a problem. Also she wanted that area to get used.. Dahl asked how .far. the fence was from the structure. Schmitz said about 15 feet. Carlson suggested switching the swings with the play structure. Schmitz said that could be done. Van Hatten said they don''t need to be switched. Swings. make alot of noise and the kids are noisey. Grimshaw asked how. the sun shelter was selected Schmitz said there isn't much to choose from.. The shelter chosen will have a deck under it. Schmidt asked if there would be a problem with the location of the swings if the .kids jump off. Schmitz said-any playground equipment has some risk, The structure has enough opportunities that the kids won't look for other things. Van Hatten asked if a recommendation was needed. Anderson said not necessary but you can if you'd like. Motion by Van. Hatten, seconded by Hogan, to approve the budget and tentative layout for the playground at Sunny Square, Motion passed. Johnson asked how many acres Sunny Square is. Anderson said just over 6 ar~res. Looking at about 12 acres in the play area. Pat Cobb, resident, asked what .the budget was for the play equipment. Anderson said $25,000. _ ___ C. Long Lake Article for Newsletter Anderson said the Assistant City. Manager has asked each Department Head to submit a major article for the City Hail Newsletter. Would like comments to the one written. The.Newsletter goes out to all. New Brighton residents. .Tried to be as objective as possible. Chairperson Dahl asked the Park Board for comments on the article. Grimshaw stated that the fixst paragraph mentioning the marina should be clarified that the marina was deleted from the current plan. Dahl felt there should be clarification between the plans being discussed; the original plan and the current plan.