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For the November meeting, we need one of you (not Jon or Brian) to take the minutes. I think that it is a simple necessity that we reduce the volume of our minutes. We need to record the important factors of what decisions were made and maybe a few key points of the discussion. There is a simple format that covers the required items. Let's use it. In addition to decisions that were pasted with a formal motion. We need to have some recording of planning discussions that were raised but did not reach a final decision. For example in this meeting you will talk about the kiosk inserts, but probably will not finalize that issue. We should record the gist of the conversation so that we can advance the discussion at the next meeting rather than repeating it. City Council Meeting The following is what I sent to the council for their approval. I believe they gave their approval as requested Subject: Re: Upcoming Council Meeting Agenda Teresa, 1) Eagle Scout Candidate Rob Faust is nearing completion of his Eagle Project to install a flagpole in Cornerstone Park. The flagpole is up. We have agreed to the wording of veterans memorial plague. This memorial plague will be mounted on a large stone near the flagpole. Scout Faust is planning the dedication ceremony for Nov 10th (The day before Veterans day). Veterans from World War li, Korean War and Vietnam War will be invited to attend. The first flag to fly over Centerville will be a Faust family flag that was used for Rob's grandfathers funeral. His grandfather was a Korean War Veteran. There still is one open issue on how best to mount and pay for a light to shine on the flag. Public Works is working with Scout Faust to get this last item accomplished. The Parks and Recreation Committee request the Mayor and City Council participate in the flagpole dedication ceremony. 2) The Parks and Recreation Committee continues to look to raise non -tax funds for park improvements. Several months ago City Council Member Steve King suggested collecting and recycling of aluminum cans as a fund raiser. NRI, a professional recycling company, has agreed to put a collection point in the parking lot of LaMotte Park. This collection point (see photo) is an no expense to the City. There is a waiting list to get the collection point set up. The Parks and Recreation Committee request Council approval to set up the NRI equipment on a temporary and trial basis to determine the profitability of recycling aluminum cans. 3) The Parks 2011budget line item 101 -45201 -370 Park Programs is underspent. This is the line item that pays for Skating parties, Movies -in- the - Parks, and other mist cost. After paying currently outstanding bills, this line is projected to have approximately $1500 at the end of the year. The Committee request Council approval to move the funds remaining at the end of the year to a reserve account set aside specifically for trail signage. The Committee wants to use that money to purchase trail signs similar to those used by Anoka County. The Committee continues to research the most cost effective way to procure trail signs and the design of those signs. In addition, the Committee is discussing the design of