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. --- . Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, October 28 Page two Approval for Parks Director to Attend MPRA Fall Conference Sather moved, seconded by Peck, that Council authorize Buckley's attendance at the MPRA Fall Conference, November 20, 21, and 22 at the St. Paul Radisson Hotel at a cost of $110, plus reimbursement of parking costs. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) Finance Committee Recommendations - License/Permit Fee Schedules Council was referred to Finance Committee minutes (10/24/85) and to attached list of proposed license/permit fees. McNiesh explained that the recommended changes constitute the Committee's effort to simplify and consolidate fees, e.g. amusement facilities (instead of individual licenses for individual activities - tennis court, billiard table, etc.) (Hansen arrived at about 8:10 p.m.) . After review of the proposed changes, and discussion, Hicks moved, seconded by Peck, that Council give preliminary approval of the proposed license/ permit fee schedule, as outlined, with the following changes: Mechanical/Electronic Recreational Devices $40 - I device $80 - 2 to 4 devices $240 - 5 to 10 devices $500 - II to 15 devices $800 - Over 15 devices Motel/Hotel - $5.00/room Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) Council concurred with suggested draft of letter to business places, advising of the proposed fee schedule and requesting input for Council consideration, prior to its adoption of 1986 license/permit schedule at its November 12 meeting. Report on Parks and Recreation Committee MeetinR of October 22 Council was referred to minutes of Parks and Recreation Committee meeting of October 22. Hansen reported that possibilities for grant money for parks development, according to Jambois (Minnesota Department of Economic Develop- ment) are very encouraging; noted that priorities are for fishing docks, boat docks, swimming, and softball fields; feels our trailway system may be eligible. Hansen explained that there is apparently a great deal of flexi- bility - several applications can be submitted, but City may only receive one grant a year; City must put up matching funds. Hansen reported good response to the recent park survey; noted residents' response is favorable to the parks; suggests improvement of trails. Hansen noted that grant applications must be submitted by May 6, 1986; have up to 3 years to complete a project. Hansen said she believes the Parks Committee will prepare a proposal for 1986 for Council's consideration. Report on Public Safety Committee MeetinR of October 18, 1985 Council was referred to minutes of Public Safety Committee meeting of 10/18/85. Hansen-reported-that Wayne Johnson indicated that there may be a . need by Arden Hills for a different fire station location; holding with Station #1 location may not be in the City's best interest. Hansen suggested that a "charge" for the-Public Safety Committee might be: - Fire Department concerns - Street light needs - Semaphore needs It was suggested that there is an apparent need for newpaper -- vending machine control, e.g. distance from the curb, spacing, etc. Consolidating the Public Safety and Public Works committees was suggested as a consideration by Council for 1986 because of the overlap of safety concerns and remedy thereof by installation of corrective measures by Public Works.