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,8 of cost of creek covering was $150,000; that creek covering would pick up approx. an additional 5 acres of usuab1e land so badly needed in the park; that the open stream system would still leave Community park in reality a two park area; that the "stream" area is the only possible 1eve11arid ayai1ab1e in the city at the present time and probably for some to come; that the lower cost for the open stream system might be overshadowed by the high cost of maintenance and of getting enough help to take care of . it; that the Commission would like a "firmlf figure on covering- i.e. exactly what size of culvert or pipe would be needed; and Commission would like an estimate of costs (for the 3 plans) for the development of the park as proposed. Chairman Knecht highly complimented Mr. Sue on his plans and pre- sentation and advised that Commission would study them between now and the next meeting. He asked Mr. Sue to attend the Dec- ember meeting. 3 - ~E~+§~lt9~~H~O~OJlTT_PÞ~~!!" R~ld~~Rq -.wP~nin..sLtl1a ~-~ ~cu~~Itt~. f_rom ~O~~tEþ~r . Mr. Sue presented plan for playground equipment which included a Timberform climber and special swing with timber posts; a turtle form: merry-go-round; and spring form pad - noting that $13,400 was budgeted for this area. He provided cost estimates for plan nAil to a total of $16,296 which included: job administration- 2 weeks - $500; Site preparation; removal of existing wood head- ers; irrigation system - $1,000; regrading existing turf areas; concrete curb - $1,200; additional sand to 1211 depth - $880; play equipment (Timberform & Gametime) - $10,000 ($7,000.for equipment and $3,000 for installation); 1~~ contingency - $1,358 and 1C1þ contractor's overhead and profit - $1,358. Plan liB II IIAdditiona1 Play Areall - totaled $16,800. Mr. Sue said he was recommending this type installation and equipment as being the best value for the money budgeted and creative type equipment with good play value within the area and aesthetically approp- riate: that Timberform units were pressure treated, close grain- ed Douglas fir, and that company is a reputable one. He noted that timbers are 6x6 or 8x8 heavy ones and structured compatible to the area. He noted that telephone poles are creosoted only on that portion which are in the ground. Several Commissioners questioned use of wood forms as play equp- ment and suggested pas-sible use of pipe and cement crea ti ve forms, I and possible more traditional equipment in a nautical theme. Commissioner Thompson moved to recommend acceptance of plan nAil as presented by Mr. Sue for play equipment for Neighborhood Park #1, Redwood peninsula, seconded by Commissioner Stuart, and pass- ed, 'Commissioners Whitmore and Schenck voting NO. -j , ".' ',\ " ..,