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Minutes of the Regular4ll6ncil Meeting, August 31, 198~ Page 6 , Council questioned the plans for enlargement of the watermain on Hamline Avenue. WATERMAIN ENLGHT RAMLINE AVENUE Engineer Christoffersen explained that the matter will be reviewed, after the water tower is in service, and a determination made regarding the enlargement of the watermain. . REPORT OF PARKS DIRECTOR FALL PROGRAM Council was referred to Parks Director's outline for the 1987 Fall Program. Buckley advised that the children's programs had increased and the programs were provided for both Island Lake and Valentine Hills Schools, due to the difference in school dismissal times. Hansen moved, seconded by Sather, that Council approve the 1987 Fall Program Proposal, as outlined by the Parks Director. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) NO. SNELLING PK. DEVELOPMENT PLAN Council was referred to Buckley's memorandum (8-27-87), which outlined the development schedule for North Snelling Park. Buckley advised that the Planner had presented three preliminary development plans for the park to the Parks Committee on April 22; the Committee recommended the plan attached to the memorandum. He stated that the plan was submitted this evening for Council information and review; the proposed plan ... will be submitted to the Finance Committee for their review. There was discussion relative to the expense for the tennis courts and hard court basketball; Buckley noted that there are no tennis courts in that area of the Village and most of the residents were eager for the courts. FALL FESTIVAL RPT. The Parks Director reviewed the activities scheduled for the Fall Festival, which will be held on Saturday, activities will be centered in the Arden Plaza Shopping September l2; most Mall. Council noted that Pot O'Gold Bingo was listed on the posters for the festival; Buckley stated that they were planning to hold Bingo games at the Arden Plaza Mall, in conjunction with the Fall Festival. Council requested the Village staff review this matter to determine if it is lawful to hold a bingo at a different location than issued on the gambling license and determine if any other requirements would have to be met. PARK IMPROVEMENTS Council was referred to Buckley's memorandum (g-27-87) relative to 1987 Park Improvements. ... Buckley advised that he had received quotes from two contractors for the four projects proposed in the park improvements; he recommended Council approve the low quotes in each project and requested a time extension of the approval in the event further quotes were received. Council questioned if it was necessary to call for bids on these proposed improvements; noting the total cost of the improvements was over $15,000. Buckley advised Council that the projects will be accomplished on an individual basis. After discussion, Council requested staff review this matter with the Attorney for his determination on the necessity of calling for bids for such projects. Moved by Sather, seconded by Winiecki, that Council approve the four 1987 Park Improvement projects, and, furthermore, that the company submitting the lowest quote for each individual project, prior to September 4, 1987, be granted'the project. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) COMPLETION OF RESD. CONSTR. Council was referred to Planner's memorandum of 8-17-87; regarding guidelines for completion of residential construction. , Planner Miller explained that he had contacted several communities to investigate their method of controlling timely completion of residential construction. He found that most communities contacted depended solely on provision of the Uniform Building Code, which requires "continual work progress" to avoid suspension of a building permit. the