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November 21, 2019 Page 2 B. Approval of Warrants Accounts Payable Check Registers Total $1,314,876.24 Payroll $808,400.00 C. Adjust the Board of Directors Regular Meeting Start Time to 6:00 pm It was moved by Lange, seconded by Cusworth, and carried "to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. 7. DEFERRED MATTERS 8. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION A. Playground Surfacing at Kimber Park Friedl explained this is a discussion item, as opposed to an action item, as staff does not have a recommendation different than the already approved playground project, which is nearly complete. The delayed opening is due to a custom piece on order necessary before opening the new playground. There has been some interest from residents in the community regarding surfacing, and the timeline, which has evolved into some broader, more general concerns regarding the park. Staff members Hare, Mooney, Kouba, and Belavic held a neighborhood meeting at the park on November 14th. The Board agenda packet this evening contain answers to many of the questions posed, as well as an extensive outline regarding the engineered wood fiber (EWF surface) at the park. Hare referenced the information and supplement provided, which contains emails received over the last six weeks. About 30 neighbors attended the neighborhood meeting, and there was a good, productive conversation. Staff will return to residents with a conceptual plan based on their feedback. A handful of residents were not satisfied with the playground surfacing — namely, the EWF. Hare explained the rationale for using the EWF; this decision was first made in 2010, i.e., to use EWF rather than a rubber/sand combination. Considerations included cost, safety, decreased maintenance, and increased ADA accessibility. Nineteen CRPD parks, including Kimber, have been successfully using EWF, with few concerns received over the last ten years. Hare introduced Chris Tate, Playground Inspector. He has been in the business for 28 years and has inspected about 800 playgrounds. He has a depth of knowledge about playground surfacing and was available to answer questions. Alex Timen expressed concern over lack of public notification of park construction plans, and the use of EWF vs. sand; he believes the play value of sand is much greater and home values have been affected negatively by this decision.