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Forwarded to Council Members Via e-mail on 211101 at 2:46 p.m. 5. Fete des Lacs Bv-Laws and Electrical Motion by Council Member Nelson. seconded by Council Member Capra to table discussion on the By-Laws until Council has met with the Fete des Lacs Committee. All in fayor. Motion carried unanimously. Council Member Capra stated that Council is investigating the possibility of standardizing By-Laws for commissions/committees. Mr. De Vine stated that the next meeting of the Fete des Lacs Committee is scheduled for February 19, 2001 at 6:30 p.m. Mr. Hoeft indicated February 19, 2001 was a legal holiday, and Council would not be allowed to participate. Mr. DeVine suggested rescheduling the Fete des Lacs Committee meeting to Wednesday, February 21, 200lat 6:30 p.m. Mayor Swedberg explained the City has received a donation of lights and a scoreboard, however, that is no power at the park to operate same. Other activities, such as the festival, do not have ample power. Mr. DeVine explained the difficulties experienced last year providing enough power for the carnival and R.V. parking. Council Member Capra questioned how the carnival was powered last year. Mr. DeVine explained the City was able to rent a large generator inexpensively, however, a sizeable discount was obtained and several extension cords were purchased. Mr. DeVine felt that Council's consideration of this proposal was crucial at this time. Mr. DeVine stated that providing ample power to the park prior to the festival was of the utmost concern. Mr. De Vine stated that if Council denied approval for electrical installation at the park, alternative arrangements would need to be made. Mayor Swedberg questioned whether there was a master site plan for the park. Mr. March concurred. Mr. March stated that a portion of the electrical issue hinges on the church property and construction of a concession building. Council Member Broussard Vickers questioned whether the electrical installation could be completed in stages. Mr. Palzer indicated the City would save money if the entire project was approved and commenced at the same time. Council Member Broussard questioned the cost for providing electric for the camivallast year. Mr. Devine explained that if the City would need to rent a generator of similar size to that used last year, it would cost approximately $5,000 and the purchase of extension cords totaled $2,000. Mr. DeVine stated that neither the Parks and Recreation or Fete des Lacs Committee have the funds to acquire the needed electrical installation. Mr. DeVine stated that the approximate cost to acquire same would be $100,000. Mayor Swedberg directed Mr. Peterson to work with Mr. Palzer to determine an initial plan and approximate cost to run electrical in the park and forward same to Council for review. Page 8 of 14