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Minutes of Regular Council Meeting, April 29, 1985 Page two M.S.A.S. DesiRnation Christoffersen said he will work on the Snelling, Colleen, McClung requested M.S.A.S. Designation with MnDOT in an attempt to include these in the Minnesota State Aid System. REPORT OF VILLAGE PARKS DIRECTOR JOHN BUCKLEY Arbor Day Buckley reported a successful Arbor Day; reported 40 individuals (parents and children) participated at Cummings, Hazelnut and Arden Oaks parks; reported that the trees do dress up the parks and will be beautiful in time. A roval of S rin and Summer Em 10 ees and Pro ram Personnel Council was referred to Buckley's memos of 4 25/85 re employment of summer ... maintenance and spring and summer program personnel. Hansen moved, seconded by Peck, that Council authorize the hiring of the summer parks maintenance personnel as outlined in Buckley's memo. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) Hansen moved, seconded by Sather, that Council authorize the hiring of spring and summer program personnel as outlined in Buckley's memo. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) 1985 Capital Outlay for Equipment Council was referred to Buckley's Proposed Capital Expenditures for Summer of 1985 which are budgeted to complete certain park projects. Buckley reported he proposes to secure quotations for the listed items, for Council's consideration prior to purchase. In discussion, the need for a pick-up" truck versus car was queried; Buqkley explained that the pick-up truck is preferred; would provide multiple uses; feels the 1975 Maverick should be replaced; has run 100,000 miles. Public Works Supervisor Raddatz was asked why the 1980 Public Works pick-up is proposed to be traded. Raddatz said it needs tires and work; body is in pretty good shape; seat has"holes; body is beginning to rust; wind- shield needs replacement - will cost some money; could keep it another year. Hansen moved, seconded by Sather, that Council accept the Proposed Capital Expenditures for Summer of 1985, including the 1/2 ton pick-up, as proposed by Buckley. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) No Parkin Si ns - Cummin s Park at W crest Court Cul-de-Sac Council reviewed Buckley's memo of 4 26/85 relative to a resident complaint that the cul-de-sac is being used for parking of cars, instead of the CDC parking lot. Buckley reported that when the park was constructed, a verbal commitment was made to keep parking on the cul-de-sac at a low ebb; reported that the residents want "No Parking" signs on the cul-de-sac. Hansen moved, seconded by Peck, that Council authorize the installation of "No Parking" signs on Wyncrest Court cul-de-sac. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) . Park Tour Buckley invited Council to tour the City parks on Thursday, May 23rd; tour group will leave the City Hall at 6:00 p.m. Request to Waive Special Use Permit Requirement for Land Reclamation - GeorRe Bona Council was referred to letter (4/17/85) from John G. Bell, Attorney for George Bona, requesting that the Special Use Permit requirements