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CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
PARK COMMITTEE MINUTES
AUGUST 26, 1980
PRESENT: Chairperson Virginia Sterling, Committee members Denis LaComb,
David Miller, Rita Gutenkauf, Joanne Hollenbeck, Council member
Marlis Overgard, Staff inember Mike Bassett, Architectural Con-
sultant Bob Lambert of Inter-Design.
ABSENT: Carolyn Rodriguez, Robert Naegeli
Chariperson V. Sterling called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Minutes of the August S, 1980 meeting were corrected as follows:
Park Committee Special Meeting scheduled for August 26,
rather than August 28 as written.
Corrected minutes were approved.
The previously scheduled tour of the City parks was rescheduled for Wednesday,
September 3, 1g80 at 2:00 p.m.
The next scheduled Park Committee meeting will be Tuesday, September 2, 1980, 7:00 p.m.
REVIEW OF B1DS FOR PARK BUILDINGS
Bids were compiled and tabulated on one sheet for the committee members. B. Lambert
explained the base bid and conducted an in-depth explanation of each alternate
items (1 - 9) listed on the tabulation sheet. Plans, specs and a scale model were
used for further clarification.
Listed below are each of the alternate items, pertinent discussion of them, and
the Park Commiftee' s recommendation to the City Council , to include or omit the
alternates in the final proposal for the park shelter buildings.
Alternate #1 WQod Deck - $1170 '
Treated wood deck constructed with 2x6 beams anchored with conc�ete posts'. Could
be substituted with asphalt. Both would require covering to avoid damage from
skate blades.
RECOMMENDATION: Include the wood deck. YES - 4, NO - l .
Alternate #2 - Floor Tile - $1850
Would be omitted from bathrooms with epoxy-painted surface substitution. Regardless
of a tiled or painted floor, covering wiTl be required during the skating season.
RECOMMENDATION: Omit floor tile. UNANIMOUS
Alternate #3 - Cedar Siding - $2250
Hardboard siding could be substituted. The lap will be 6" and could be painted to
enhance wood roof shingles in grey tones. Cedar vs. Hard6oard Siding - Cedar is more
attractive, particularly if wood roof shingles are used. Maintenance may be less
as scratches and gouges from bikes, etc. , will be less visibte. The rough texture
may discourage graffiti , therefore it is subject to less damage. Hardboard can be
more easily painted to cover any defa cing; cedar may require eventual painting. The
overall building cost would be less.
RECOMMENDATION: Include cedar siding. YES - 3, NO - 2 (Gutenkauf, Sterling)
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Alternate #4 - Tempered Glass - $550
WouTd enhance the exterior; replacement cost of any glass is expensive, however
tempered glass is more durable.
RECOMMENDATION:' Include tempered glass. UNANIMOUS
Alternate #5 - Door Support - $770
Greatly enhance the exterior appearance, however, may be an invitation to roof
climbing.
RECOMMENDATION: Include door support. YES - 3, NO - 2.
Alternate #6 - Play Truss - $2580
Could be substituted with wood play equipment on a smaller scale at a cost of
appro ximately $1200.
RECOMMENDATION: Include play truss. YES - 4, NO - 1 (Miller)
Alternate #7 - Trellis - $2170
Attractive appearance, however, may be subject to cYimbers (kid-type) .
RECOMMENDATION: Include trellis. YES - 4, NO - 1 (Gutenkauf)
Alternate #8 - Liquidated Damages - $1500
If completion date is stated along with a damage clause, the approximate damages per
day, claimed by the City against the contractor, would be $30. B. Lambert stated
these damages are difficult to collect, involves lengthy court proceedings and feels
it would be in the contractor' s best interest to finish a project of this natuce as
soon as possible.
RECOMMENDATION: Omit the damages clause. UNANIMOUS
/�lternate #9 - Wood Shingles - $3106
The wood shakes are machine cut, rough in appearance with a replacement life of
ap�roximately 18-20 years. If patching is necessary, asphalt will show the patch--
wood will weather and blend. Shakes coupled with cedar siding will greatly enhance
the appearance of the shelter building's otherwise "square" plain look.
RECOMMENDATION: Include the wood shingles. YES - 3, NO - 2 (Miller Gutenkauf)
These recommendations will be presented to the City Council at their August 28th
meeting.
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B. Lambert presented color samples to be used on the interior of the shelter
buildings. They consisted of warm earth tones to the cool blue hues.
He also mentioned the ceiling treatment would be wood.
OTHER AGENDA ITEMS
PARK TREE PLANTING PROGRAM
M. Bassett mentioned the original comprehensive plans for the park development
program contains location of tree placement. Although the plans are often followed
when trees are being placed for planting, it does allow some flexibility. The
committee felt the plans would suffice as satisfactory explanations to any questions
residents might have regarding this subject, therefore additional statements were
not necessary.
M. Bassett also noted there may be more trees planted than originally planned
due to the availability of trees through the Forestry Department which are less
expensive than through a nursery.
PARK IMPROVEMENTS
C. Rodriguez and M. Bassett are establishing recommendations for play equipment
for the parks. They will determine the amount of play equipment needed for each
park and are striving for consistency in color and style. These recommendations
will be discussed at the Park Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 2,
7:00 p.m.
The timetable is to request for bids by mid-September with a return of those bids
by mid-October to avoid the 1981 price increase from manufacturers.
M. Overgard asked if some metal play equipment will be included, particulerly for
the purpose of adding color to enhance the existing wood equipment. M. Bassett
� confirmed that metal equipment is being considered and will most likely be used
in conjunction with the wood equipment in addition to some individual pieces.
M. Bassett also mentioned that existing as well as new parks will be considered
for play equipment.
MOTION: by Miller, seconded by LaComb to adjourn meeting at 8:55 p•m•