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, . Minutes of Regu tar Council Meeting October 29, 1973 Page five REPORT OF COUNCILMAN STAN OLMEN - Public Works Street Ll htln Re uest - Valentine Avenue and Valentine Crest Road The Cou nc i I referred the mat er to the Public Sa ety and Public Works Committees for recommendations to the Councl I. The Counci I discussed the possibility of setting a "policy" re street light requests and determined that the matter of a "priority J iST" or "guideline II st" be recommended by the Public Safety Committee; requests be checked by the Village office to determine if request falls into this list before referring to Council for aCTion. , . . REPORT OF COUNCILMAN RON HERRiCK - Parks and Recreation SUb-committee Real Estate Proposal Herrick reporTed That The sub-commiTtee Is ready to "go ahead" In some manner WiTh land acquisition, and recommended that the Councl I approve al lowing Mr. Buckley to discuss, not negotiate, park possibilities with property owners. Council concurred. Mr. Herrick reported that The Park Committee does not feel that 30 acres should be deleted from the park plan; feeling that the extra acreage will be needed. The Parks Committee Is prepared to explain why these acres are needed and where they are needed, he said. After discussion of the Park Plan, and Its eventual Incorporation in the amended Comprehensive Village Plan, the Council requested that a presentation of the Park Plan be scheduled at the November 12 Counc II meeting. It was reported that the School Olstrict is currently shifting the recreation program to the municipalities. These programs are self- sufficient; fees charged off-set costs of program. HerriCk requested Council approval to hire 2 Instructors for the Voiley- ba II programs sponsored by the Vi Ilage: Marge Ba II ey $3.00/hour Jed Knutllla Ii S3.50/hour HerriCk moved, seconded by Crichton, that the Cou nc II approve the employment of Marge Bailey @ $3.00/hr and Jed Knutllla @ $3.50/hr for three 8 or 10 week sessions of It-2hrs/nlght, for the i973- 1974 school year. Motion carried unanimOUSly. (It was noted that the accounting for these prog rams Is to be separately I dent I fled. ) Oak Wilt/Dutch Elm Survey Herrick advised the Counc I I of a problem re the regulation of Dutch Elm Disease; requesting Council approval for Mr. Buckley to draw up a proposed Dutch Elm Ordinance, or an amendment to the Oak WI It Ord.} . for referral to Attorney Lynden to draft and submit to Council for approva I. This proposal was agreeable to the Council; Buckley was aSked to also Incorporate, In the Oak Wilt Ordinance, procedures and regulations re Infected Red Oak Trees whiCh do not spread disease spores. Minnesota Recreation and Park Association M~etln~ Herrick moved, seconded by Crichton, that the Council approve Mr. Buckley's attendance at the Minnesota Recreation and Park Association meet! ng, November I, 2 and 3, at the St. Paul Hilton, at a cost not to exceed $55.50. Motion carried unanimOUSly. Letter to Council from Mr. Buckley Re Salary Counc II deferred action to Special Meeting on November 8, 1973 at 5:30. (Herrick will discuss matter with Buckley prior to meeting) -5- u --