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~, PARK BOARD MEETING July 1, 1970. The meeting was called to order at 8:14 p.m. Present: Dahl, Gunderman, Sherlock, Smith. Barnhill appeared at 8:20. Also Present: Robert Wickland, Parks and Recreation Director; Arthur Dickey, Architect; Tom Morris, Councilman; Village Residents a Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 3, 1970 and the Special Meeting of June Z0, 1970 were approved as submitted. SEVENTH STREET PLAY STRUCTURE A brief history of the structure was given. The original intent had been for a complex of equipment around a theme of Fort New Brighton. .High costs. forced a cutback to the one piece of creative play equip- ment intended to resemble a fort. It's a specially designed and built climbing device with two slides attached. Ross Metzger, representing residents whose homes adjoin the park off Pearl Avenue, presented a list of objections to the structure. The four objections were as follows: Safety - The structure is not safe for play by children. It is too high and railings are insufficient. Openings between decks allow children to fall from one level to another. The platforms at the head of the slides encourage n~ribers of children to gather with pushing and shoving taking place. The beam across the north slide is too low so older children will strike their heads. A platform above the north slide has no railing which encourages children to jump down on the slide. Location - The site of the structure is toa close to the Names. There is a lot of space to locate the structure without having it right on top of the homes. Nuisance - The structure has drawn many children to the area. They leave their bikes on private property and cut through lawns. Conflicts have arisen between adults walking over private property as well. Appearance - The aesthetics of the structure are unpleasant ' and its appearance resembles a corn crib.