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parks were expensive. Mr. Gilbert said, that as far as creative playgrounds go, these designs were well within the established range. He said the proposed designs used standard, maintainable, durable park materials that would hold up under expected wear and tear. Mr. Gilbert said the total package for both parks' designs as presented was $1,050,000. He said if the Council wished to downscale the designs to stay within budget, he would suggest reviewing the priorities of the community. He said that during the public process, some elements had been identified that the community would be willing to give up in order to earn Council approval to move forward with the improvements to both parks: Stafford Park: Scaling back the arbor design; Instead of a new rest room, renovating the existing one; Reducing the water and sand play area; Stulsaft Park: The climbing structure for older children could be eliminated and replaced with swings. Mr. Gilbert said that eliminating the above elements, but including the design fees, overhead, administrative costs, and inspection fees would reduce the total cost to around $826,000. In response to Council questions, Mr. Gilbert said the new design for Stulsaft Park would leave the existing stairs and gravel road. He described in detail the water play area and the unbreakable "water jars" which were filled with concrete and would have water running out onto the surface picked up by subsurface drainage. Mr. Gilbert said the water area, with two feet of sand, would be designed to prevent puddling, and would not allow running water when not in use. He said the water would be time controlled and could be turned off and on by maintenance staff at any time. Mr. Gilbert said the entrance to Stulsaft off Mitchell Street would remain as is. In answer to further questions, Mr. Gilbert described the proposed ground level stage area in Stafford Park that would face the open space, and would serve as a shaded refuge when there were no concerts taking place. In answer to Council questions, Director Griffiths advised that 60% of Stafford Park was open space and would remain so. Mayor Howard reminded everyone that Council had scheduled a Study Session with the Planning Commission and Architectural Advisory Committee to begin at 8:00 p.m., and advised that the Council might postpone a decision on this item to the next Council meeting, if discussion went past 8:00 p.m. Adjourned Regular Meeting/Study Session MINUTE BOOK NO. 56 April 13,1998 Minutes Page No. 390 Page 4