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lay 6, 1981 Park Board Minutes Page 7 <br />Carlson stated he has observed the response to the puppet wagon <br />• and kids flock to it like ants to a picnic. There is great en- <br />thusiasm. <br />Schultz said the puppet wagon can be used in other places other <br />than parks; with seniors, in shopping centers, nursing homes, <br />Bible schools, etc. <br />Carlson said the seniors love it. <br />Gunderman said the handicapped groups love to work with that kind <br />of thing. <br />Carlson asked what the total cost of the puppet wagon would be. <br />Schultz said $2,500-$3,000. <br />Johnson stated it sounds like a good program. We should have had <br />something like this years ago. <br />Olson asked if Schultz had people in mind who would operate the <br />wagon. <br />Schultz said she has one for sure and another possibility. They <br />are both experienced in the puppet area and would be very good in <br />the program. <br />• Carlson stated he would like to get the puppet wagon off to a good <br />• start and not start out with poor quality and get a bad review. <br />Anderson said the maintenace crew could build one fairly easily howeve <br />they are extremely busy this time of year and do not have the extra <br />time right now. <br />Gunderman asked what the cost would be to have someone else build it. <br />Anderson said about $400-$500. <br />Staff reported that the City, of Golden Valley had an unused puppet <br />wagon that they were willing to rent or sell. The wagon was in <br />fairly poor condition but could be rehabilitated with a couple of <br />days work. Staff also reported that while the wagon would be usable <br />it would never be a quality unit. Gunderman and Carlson both <br />opposed renting or purchasing Golden Valley's wagon stating that <br />the City has a reputation for high standards and that the wagon <br />from Golden Valley did not meet those standards. <br />Gunderman said he agrees with Carlson. He feels we should do it <br />right the first time and start off with a quality program. <br />Carlson said this would be a great promotional item for the donators <br />to have their name on the back of-the wagon. We would want some- <br />thing of good quality for .this reason. <br />