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<br /> Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting, August 31, 1987 <br /> Page 6 ~ . <br /> WATERMAIN ENLGMT Council questioned the plans for enlargement of the . <br /> RAMLINE AVENUE watermain on Hamline Avenue. <br /> Engineer Christoffersen explained that the matter will be reviewed, after the <br /> water tower is in service, and a determination made regarding the enlargement <br /> of the watermain. <br /> REPORT OF PARKS DIRECTOR <br /> FALL PROGRAM Council was referred to Parks Director's outline for <br /> the 1987 Fall Program. <br /> Buckley advised that the children's programs had increased and the programs <br /> were provided for both Island Lake and Valentine Hills Schools, due to the <br /> difference in school dismissal times. <br /> Hansen moved. seconded by Sather, that Council approve <br /> the 1987 Fall Program Proposal, as outlined by the Parks Director. Motion <br /> carried unanimously. (5-0) <br /> NO. SNELLING PK. Council was referred to Buckley's memorandum (8-27-87), <br /> DEVELOPMENT PLAN which outlined the development schedule for North <br /> Snelling Park. <br /> Buckley advised that the Planner had presented three preliminary development <br /> plans for the park to the Parks Committee on April 22; the Committee . <br /> recommended the plan attached to the memorandum. He stated that the plan was <br /> submitted this evening for Council information and review; the proposed plan <br /> will be submitted to the Finance Committee for their review. <br /> There was discussion relative to the expense for the tennis courts and hard <br /> court basketball; Buckley noted that there are no tennis courts in that area of <br /> the Village and most of the residents were eager for the courts. <br /> FALL FESTIVAL RPT. The Parks Director reviewed the activities scheduled <br /> for the Fall Festival, which will be held on Saturday, <br /> September 12; most activities will be centered in the Arden Plaza Shopping <br /> Mall. <br /> Council noted that Pot O'Gold Bingo was listed on the posters for the festival; <br /> Buckley stated that they were planning to hold Bingo games at the Arden Plaza <br /> Mall, in conjunction with the Fall Festival. <br /> Council requested the Village staff review this matter to determine if it is <br /> lawful to hold a bingo at a different location than issued on the gambling <br /> license and determine if any other requirements would have to be met. <br /> PARK IMPROVEMENTS Council was referred to Buckley's memorandum (8-27-87) <br /> relative to 1987 Park Improvements. <br /> Buckley advised that he had received quotes from two contractors for the four <br /> projects proposed in the park improvements; he recommended Council approve the . <br /> low quotes in each project and requested a time extension of the approval in <br /> the event further quotes were received. <br /> Council questioned if it was necessary to call for bids on these proposed <br /> improvements; noting the total cost of the improvements was over $15,000. <br /> Buckley advised Council that the projects will be accomplished on an individual <br /> basis. After discussion, Council requested staff review this matter with the <br /> Attorney for his determination on the necessity of calling for bids for such <br /> projects. <br /> Moved by Sather, seconded by Winiecki, that COuncil <br /> approve the four 1987 Park Improvement projects. and, furthermore, that the <br /> company submitting the lowest quote for each individual project, prior to --.- <br /> September 4. 1987. be granted'the project. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) . <br /> COMPLETION OF Council was referred to Planner's memorandum of <br /> RESD. CONSTR. 8-17-87; regarding guidelines for completion of <br /> residential construction. <br /> Planner Miller explained that he had contacted several communities to <br /> investigate their method of controlling timely completion of residential <br /> construction. He found that most communities contacted depended solely on the <br /> provision of the Uniform Building Code. which requires "continual work <br /> progress" to avoid suspension of a building permit. <br />