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• considering a comprehensive, street lighting program for the entire village. He added that the City does not, at this time, have a street lighting plan or policy; when requests or petitions for street lights are received, they are considered on individual basis. Council has now directed the committee to prepare a survey to be sent to all residents, asking if they want street lights throughout the City installed according to the guidelines developed by that committee, or if they prefer the present policy. The Parks Committee requested that this survey address the possibility of decorative lighting as an additional option to traditional street lighting, at additional cost. They also asked that consideration be given to decorative lighting rather than traditional street lighting on the designated parkways. Council Report Councilman Hicks reported on Council actions of interest to this committee. He reported that the Council had approved operation of a concession stand at Perry Park during the softball season, the summer parks program presented by Buckley, and employment of recommended summer parks maintenance personnel. Agreement has not been reached as yet with the Opus Corporation re park dedication. Miscellaneous Business - Buckley reported that the lights at the Mounds View tennis courts are now operating; are activated with push button switch. The School District will pay electricity cost and maintenance costs. - Arbor Day planting was successful; many persons helped. Sand expressed • concern about the loss of some trees. Buckley said some loss is unavoidable, more so with bare root trees, but the crews will try to minimize it as much as possible by regular fertilizing and watering. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 10:35 p.m. Submitted by Shirley Marshall THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE WILL BE HELD JUNE 24, 1986, 7:30 P.M. , VILLAGE HALL