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City of Hastings
Parks & Recreation
Department
92o w 1 oth st.
Hastings, MN 55033
Ph: {651)480-6175
Fax: (651) 4375396
www.c i.hastings. mn. us
Aquatic Center
901 Mapie St.
Hastings, MN 55033
Ph:(b51)480-2392
Fax: (651)437-5396
Civic Arena
2801 Redwing Blvd
Hastings, MN 55033
Ph: (651)480-6195
Fax: (651)437-4940
MEMO
Date: 2/12/07
To: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
From: Barry Bernstein, Parks and Recreation Director
Subject: Hastings family Aquatic Center
Background Information:
After seven years of use, the Hastings Family Aquatic Center experienced
some breakdowns in the water riders play equipment last season. Due to these
breakdowns and the inability to secure replacement parts because the company
no longer manufactures this equipment, this equipment was removed from the
pool for safety reasons. I am recommending to the City Council two options
for replacement equipment. The replacement equipment will be located where
two water riders were located in the zero depth area.
Included in this information is a brief report from Darbie Johnson on the two
pieces of equipment that would be able to be retrofitted into our existing area
with little modification.
Out of these two features, it is our recommendation to purchase option #1 as
we will then be able to attract the infant population as we are lacking in play
features for this age group. The purchase price for this option does not exceed
the 2007 budgeted figures.
REF: City CounciU HFAC play equipment 1 2007
1-30-07
City of Hastings
Parks & Recreation
Department
920 W 10th St.
Hastings, MN 55033
Ph: (651) 480-6175
Fax: (651)437-5396
www. ci. hastings. mn. us
Aquatic Center
901 Maple St.
Hastings, MN 55033
Ph: (651)480-2392
Fax: (651)437-5396
Civic Arena
2801 Redwing Blvd
Hastings, MN 55033
Ph: (651)480-6195
Fax: (651)437-4940
To: Barry Bernstein
From: Darbie A.D. Johnson=W
Re: Water Rider Replacemen ggestions
As the 2007 summer season approaches, I have researched several ideas for the
replacement of our broken water riders at the Hastings Family Aquatic Center. During
the research process, I took into
consideration age group we would like to target, price
range, and current available water source. Attached are 2 options I would tike to offer to
you for suggestions, comments, and or recommendations. Due to the limited water
supply option, I have chosen play features that are activity driven or do not require a
water supply.
Please review the attached 2 options and contact me with questions or comments. Thank
you and I look forward to hearing your thoughts.
0 tion #1
Company: Aquntons Plug-N-Play
Products: Baby Bungee & Water Bike
I feel these two items would be a great addition to our zero depth area. The Baby
Bungee will appeal to the mothers of young children. Tots can bounce up and down
in the secure Bungee swings while staying in a shaded area of the pool. This
feature would sit in no more than 6" of water. I am suggesting yellow canopy and
red swings. The water bike is a feature that requires pedaling of the bike to expel
water out to a 20' range of spray. This feature would sit in approximately 5"-6" of
water.
Approximate Cost: (these prices do not include sales tax or freight)
Baby Bungee with Shade Dome: $6,250.00
Water Bike: $3,650.00
Total: $9,900.00
Option #2
Company: Fastcorp
Products: Walrus Swing & Full Body Shark Slide
This is another option to appeal to the mothers of young children. The plus to this
feature is that there are more swings. The downside of this feature is that it is
not shaded, which could be a concern for small children's parents. Both features
would sit in approximately 6" of water.
Approximate Cost: (these prices do not include sales tax or freight)
Walrus Swing: $12,500.00
Shark Slide: $11,000.00
Total: $23,500.00
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