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3. Fete des Lacs 2001 Budget Process Mr. Ray DeVine, Chairperson of the Fete des Lacs Committee, appeared before Council to ask if Council had any questions on the budget information he had provided in the Council packets. Mayor Swedberg asked for a one page summary sheet with a table comparing actual amount, budget amount, the difference between the budget and actual amounts, and a column for the 2001 budget amount. Mr. DeVine explained the Festival has up front expenditures that will need to be paid for by the City in an amount that is slightly greater than the monies that will be made during the Festival and refunded to the City. Council Member Nelson thanked Mr. DeVine for the detailed report but agreed the one page summary sheet would be helpful. Council Member Nelson noted there was not much record keeping last year and asked that there be better records kept this year. Mayor Swedberg noted he was not in favor of charging for parking at the Festival. Mr. DeVine explained the Festival Committee is considering charging for parking based on a recommendation from the Minnesota Recreation Association. Mr. DeVine told Council he would provide the requested summary page to Council at the next Council meeting. 4. Resolution #01-006 - Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park Im~rovements Grant Application. Mr. March noted there was not a dollar amount in the resolution and indicated Staff intended to submit the playground equipment in an amount not to exceed $50,000 and a concession/shelter building. Council Member Nelson questioned whether the City's portion of the matching grant is included in the Parks and Recreation budget. Mr. March noted it has not been clearly stated where the matching funds would come from, stating if the grant is approved it would be before Council to discuss. Mayor Swedberg asked when the City would know if it received the grant. Mr. March stated it would be mid to late summer. Page 10 ofl5