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Minutes of Regular Council Meeting August 31, 1981~ 3. Have any standards been set for the park? 4. Is acreage needed for residents south of County Road E as well? Buckley said the Committee is not satisfied with the tot lot pro- posal or swamp area; want as much acreage as pnssible to accom- modate a climbing structure, a hard surface for shooting basket etc. and a flat area for ball etc. Buckley said he does not think the residents south of County Pd. E would use the park except possibly trails or a possible nature area. Cummings Park Buckley reported that a Park Consultant is desired for development of Cummings Park to provide engineerinp; expertise; desire a master plan for the park and blue prints for its development. Buckley ~ said he can supply the concept plan, which has been done, but not the engineering plan. Council was referred to quotes received from various consultants on specifications proposed by Wehrman Consultants. Committee recommends that Wehrman be hired as consultant for development of Cummings Park at $3,670. Buckley said it is anticipated that drawings could be prepared this winter and bids awarded in time for early spring grading of the ball fields. Miscellaneous Parks 1. Climbing Structure at Perry Park is huge and beautiful; queried 272 hours to install same. Buckley said the instal- lation was time consuming and could not have been accomplished without the caliber of college age personnel employed this summer. 2. Status of City trail system - Buckley reported that the Chatham area trail is in; trail to Cummings Park from Floral Park has not been accomplished to date; noted that it is important to identify the trails prior to home construction in new areas. Reported that no trails have been constructed this summer. Buckley noted that the trails are primarily used by adults. 3. Hiring procedure - Council requested that it be advised of the number of employees needed, and the proposed hourly rate, at least one Council meeting in advance of hiring. Buckley concurred that he could provide Council with the skill level, number of employees needed, the hourly rate and in most instances, the ~ames prior to hiring personnel. Resolution No. 81-56, Adopting and Confirminp; Assessments for Improvement No. SS-W-80-2 (Kenna Addition) Mayor Woodburn opened the Public Hearing at 8:00 p.m. Clerk Administrator McNiesh verified that the Notice of H~arinp; was published in the New Brighton Bulletin on August 13th and mailed to affected property owners on August 12th. Christoffersen explained that sanitary sewer and water services were extended to the 3 lots (Kenna Addition) and the assessment is proposed for 4It all 3 lots On a unit basis. McNiesh explained that assessments are 15 installments @ 8% interest, with the first installment pay- able with taxes in 1982. McNiesh advised that prepayment of the assessment (at least ~ or entire assessment) may be made within 30 days without interest, prior to certification to Ramsey County. After determining that no comments were received by mail, and that there were no comments from the floor, the Public Hearing was closed at 8:05 p.m. McAllister moved, Seconded by Wingert, that Council pass RESOLUTION NO. 81-56, ADOPTING AND CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS FOR IMPROVEMENT NO. SS-W-80-2. Motion carried unanimously (5-0). -2-