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Minutes of the RegU~ Council Meeting, June 29, 1987'" Page 5 WATER METER (Cont'd) Hansen reported that the PS/W Committee had suggested the fOllowing wording: "If the card is not returned within (a certain time period) we will contact you and arrange for a date to gain access to read the meter." ; it was her opinion that most residents would cooperate because eventually the discrepancy would be found and the cost would increase. ... After discussion, Council concurred to instruct appropriate staff to draft a "mock-up" water meter reading card and return the sample to Council for their review. REQUEST NO PKING. SIGNS: ROYAL LANE Council was referred to the Public Safety/Works Committee minutes of June 18th; relative to parking problem in the vicinity of Ploral Park. Raddatz advised a request had been received for "No Parking" signs to be placed on one side of Royal Lane during the Little League games at Ploral Park; poor visibility and safety of children were reasons cited. Council reviewed the parking ordinance, which prohibits parking within 20 ft. of any intersection without a crosswalk; questioned if enforcement would help alleviate tne problem.. Paul Malone~ PS/W Committee member, stated the street curves and with vehicles parked on both sides Visibility is extremely limited. He questioned if the no parking area would be easily identifiable if signs were not posted. ... Hansen asked the Parks Director if it would be feasible to use a cardboard sign and have the team coaches carry them with the ball equipment and post prior to each game. Buckley stated, in his opinion, the cardboard signs would deteriorate quickly; he favored a more permanent material. Moved by Sather, seconded by Winiecki, that Council approve posting Royal Lane, at the intersection in question, with "No Parking Here to Corner" signs or directional arrows, whichever best identify the area as a no parking zone. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) PURCH. WOOD CHIPPER COuncil was referred to Raddatz's memorandum of 6-25-87 recommending the purchase of a used wood chipper. . Raddatz advised that the chipper was to be' purchased new in 1988, jointly with the Parks Department, at a total estimated cost of $12,000.00. He and Buckley had received notice of the a.le of . uaed chipper; after viewing and operating the machine they found it to be in excellent condition. The owner quoted a price of $4,600 for the chipper; Raddatz stated he and Buckley recommend purchase of the machine and suggeated an initial offer of $4,200.00. He noted that no summer personnel was hired for Public Works this year (due to past problems with employees and a change in the school work program), therefore, he recommended purchase of the chipper from the funds not expended for hiring summer personnel. Council questioned the estimated life span of this type of machinery. Raddatz advised that a chipper usually has a life span of approximately 20 years; the motor on the machine for sale has 358 hours of operation and reportedly does not use any oil. Moved by Hansen, seconded by Winiecki, that Council approve the purchase of a wood chipper, at a cost not to exceed $4,600.00, and that the funds budgeted for 1987 Public Works Summer Personnel be transferred to accomplish the purchase. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) SPRINKLING BAN The Public Works Supervisor reported that the sprinkling ban has been successful; he noted the pumps have stopped running on a continual basis . LAKE JOHANNA DAM Council was advised by Raddatz that the structure which exists as a dam between Lake Johanna and Little Lake Johanna has some deterioration; it was Raddatz's opinion that the extent of deterioration does not warrant replacement at this time. Council discussed if this was the Village's responsibility or Rice Creek Watershed.