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Berkley Risk Services, Inc. <br />January 3, 1994 <br />Ms. Barbara Jeanetta <br />Assistant to Manager <br />City of New Brighton <br />803 5th Avenue NW <br />New Brighton, MN 55112-2792 <br />Dear Ms. Jeanetta: <br />On December 22, 1993, I met with you and Maurice Anderson, Park and Recreation Director, <br />for a routine loss control visit. This loss control service is provided through the city's <br />participation in the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT) property and casualty <br />program. The purpose of my visit was to assist the city in the reduction of potential loss <br />through loss control and risk management activities. I sincerely appreciate the time and courtesy <br />extended to me at the time of my loss control visit. <br />At the time of my service call, we discussed a number of topics, some of which I would like to <br />call to your attention in the written recommendation form: <br />DRIFTWOOD PARK <br />1-12/93 At the time of my loss control tour, we observed the older style swings... at <br />Driftwood Park. I would encourage the recreation staff to evaluate the swing set <br />for current guidelines. The swings should be at minimum 24 inches apart while the <br />perimeter distance for the impact absorption material at front and rear should be at <br />minimum twice the height of the swing set. (Reference: United States Consumer <br />Product Safety Commission guidelines) <br />TRAIL SYSTEM <br />2-12/93 During my service call we also discussed specifications for the trail systems <br />throughout the City of New Brighton. We discussed the need for wider trails of at <br />least 8 feet. With this design, the trails may handle different styles of traffic which <br />could be anticipated as far as usage of the trails. In other cities I have worked with, <br />there were concerns with senior citizens walking on the trails while youngsters were <br />riding bicycles very rapidly. I believe a wider trail could help accommodate this <br />diversification in traffic and hopefully result in a lower potential for loss to the City <br />of New Brighton. <br />920 Second A~~enue South. Suite 700 • Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402-4023 • (612) 376-4200 • Fax (612) 376-4299 <br />A Member of Berkley Risk Management Services Group <br />