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<br />June 27, 2001 <br />Council Meeting Minutes <br />Mayor Swedberg noted a meeting was held on June 2ih with the four mayors of <br />Lino Lakes, Centerville, Circle Pines and Lexington to discuss going from a three <br />city police department to a quad city department. He noted the organization <br />would follow the same model as the fire department. <br /> <br />Mayor Swedberg indicated he felt this shift would only increase service to all <br />cities involved. He noted this was not a contract for service but a partnership for <br />the cities. <br /> <br />Mr. March indicated there would be a joint meeting on June 28, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. <br />regarding the Tri-City 2002 budget at the City of Lexington. He encouraged all <br />Council members to attend. <br /> <br />Mr. March stated the City of Lino Lakes is suggesting a task force be created <br />among the Mayors and City Administrators of the four cities involved. He noted <br />the next meeting would be held on July 13,2001. <br /> <br />Parks and Recreation Committee Recommendations <br /> <br />Mr. March gave an overview of the Park and Recreation Committee <br />recommendations. He reviewed the carry over from the 1999 park dedication <br />funds as being $31,675 with an additional $74,000 from Hunter's Crossing. <br /> <br />Mr. March stated the 2001 budget for the capital outlay was $50,000, with interest <br />of$1,338 for the year 2000 giving the park fund a total of$157,013. He indicated <br />the Park and Recreation expended $17,060.96 through June of 2001 leaving them <br />$139,952.04 for the proposed expenditures before the Council. <br /> <br />Council Member Nelson questioned how short the Park and Recreations was at <br />this time. Mr. March stated they were roughly $42,000 short at this time for their <br />proposed expenditures. <br /> <br />Mayor Swedberg stated he had concerns with the concession stand regarding <br />health and safety measures. He noted a needs assessment should be completed <br />before this items proceeds. Council Member Travis concurred. <br /> <br />Council Member Broussard Vickers noted Mr. Bisek stepped forward asking the <br />City to allow him to sell concessions at LaMotte Park temporarily for the year <br />2001. She noted Mr. Bisek would be responsible for pulling all necessary permits <br />and absorbing all costs incurred, including sales tax. <br /> <br />Council Member Broussard Vickers indicated the Park and Recreation Committee <br />would leave it up to Mr. Bisek to determine what and when to sell items at the <br />park. <br /> <br />Council Member Nelson stated she would not like to see the Council step into this <br />until a needs analysis was determined by the Park and Recreation Committee. <br /> <br />Page 10 of 12 <br />