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. . . Minutes of Regular Council Meeting August 9, 1982 Page Seven . . Buckley said they used ag-Ilme on the pathway from Norma Avenue to Floral Park- an undeveloped area at present; In Brlarknoll, adjacent residents have sodded the pathway area between their homes. Buckley said he wants the paths Identified and used; does not feel maintenance of the proposed concrete rounds would be a problem; currently, posts are Instal led at the beginning of each pathway. Buckley said the pathway rlght-of-ways are of different widths; admitted that the Identification of the pathway Is difficult to discern from private property In some Instances. Johnson suggested that Parks Director prepare creative Identification of the pathways to resolve the confusion. Strauss asked Council approval of his proposal on a trial basis; path has been dug out and will be an area of weeds and mud, If something Is not done now. Hicks moved, seconded by MulcahY, that Council authorize the expenditure of up to $200 to up-grade the pedestrian way with sod and concrete rounds as described. Motion carried (Hicks, Mulcahy, Johnson, Woodburn voting In favor; MeAl lister voting In opposition.) (4-1). (Buckley was requested to refer the matter of trail surfacing, Identification and maintenance to the Parks Committee for their recommendations to Council.) PARK DIRECTOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS Lighting at Hazelnut Park Council was referred to Buckley's memo of August 6, 1982, relative to two bids for the lighting of the Hazelnut Park hockey rinks. Buckley recommended that Linehan be awarded the contract. After discussion, Hicks moved, seconded by McAllister, that Council award the contract to LInehan Electric at a cost of $2,258. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) Riding Lawn Mower Council was referred to Buckley's memo of August 6, 1982, relating to 1982 Capital Outlay Purchase of a 72" Toro Grounds Master. Buckley said he proposes to not trade the Jacobsen, but would use It for back up and for snow blowing of Ice rinks; recommends the purchase of the Toro with 15 hours on It from Minnesota Toro; said he proposes no additional park maintenance employees. In discussion, concern was expressed relative to how parks will be maintained when no more park dedication monies are available; also of concern were the two existing mowers which sound like they are pretty wel I worn. Buckley said they are getting good maintenance; all mowers have some "down time"; has experienced less "down time" with Toro than Jacobsen mowers. Buckley said with the three mowers all the parks Including Cummings (when It Is developed) can be maintained; If additional ball fields and parks are developed, would probably need an additional mower. Buckley advised that addi- tional parks development Is anticipated at: . - North Snel ling (south of Highway 96) - South of Round Lake - Crepeau Park - Pedestrian Pathways Buckley said that,.to date, the City has acquired park land and developed and maintained the parks with dedication money; when dedication Is over, then a bond Issue will probably be necessary to maintain the parks. After discussion, McAllister moved, seconded by Hicks, that Council authorl ze the purchase of the 72" Toro Grounds Master (demonstrator) from Minnesota Toro; Plymouth Minnesota, at a cost of $7,916.00. Motion carried (McAllister, Hicks, Mulcahy, Woodburn voting In favor of the motion; Johnson voting In opposition) (4-1). -7-