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Park Board Minutes May 9, 2013 Page 3 ------------------------- Play ground equipment • It was the consensus of the Commissioners to clean up the existing playground equipment and repair the slide. Steps Mark Jurchen was present representing the Sibley Lake Association. He explained that the Association is concerned about having a quality park and noted that they are willing to look at some major funding for the park. Mr. Jurchen noted that the Sibley Lake Association has already approved $3,000 to repair the bottom steps and may be willing to contribute more for a major repair of the steps. Mr. Jurchen noted that the Association is not in favor of selling the park. It was noted that a rough estimate to replace the steps is anywhere from $52,000 to $92,000 depending on the type of steps. COMMISSIONER ETTESVOLD MOVED TO GET AN ESTIMATE TO REPLACE THE BOTTOM OF THE STEPS. COMMISSIONER GIBBONS SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. Mark Jurchen indicated he would get the estimate to replace the steps. Discussion was held regarding the amount of vandalism that has taken place at the park. It was the consensus that security cameras should be placed at the park. It was the consensus of the Commission to begin research for possible grants to replace the Sibley Lake steps. Mark Jurchen and Sandy Peine will research. Sell the Park It was the consensus of the Park Commission that they are not in favor of selling the park at this. Develop the Park It was the consensus of the Park Commission that development of the park is not an option they want to consider. Light Posts Mike will research costs and present at the June Park Commission meeting. Switch-Back Mike Loven’s department will complete this item.