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3. Fete des Lacs 2001 Budget Process � Mr. Ra.y 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 �ouncil pack�ts. Mayor Swedberg asked for a one page surnmary sheet with a table comparing actual amount, budget amount, the difference between the budget and actual amounts, and a column for the 2001 budg�t amount. Mr. DeVine explained the Festival has up front e�enditures 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 �nd. r�funded to the City. Council Member Nelson thanked Mr. DeVine for the detailed report but agreed the one page summary sheet would be helpful. Council Niember Nelson noted there was not much record keeping last year and asked that ther� b� better r�cords k�pt this ��ar. Mayor Swedberg noted he was not in favor of charging for parking at the Festival. Mr. IIeVine expiained the Festivat Gommittee is considering charging for parking based an a recommendatian frarn the Minnesota Recreation Association. Mr. DeVine told Council he would provide the requested summary page to Council at the ne�t Council meeting. 4. Resoiution #Ql-QQ6 — I,aurie LaMotte Memarial Park Improvements Grant At�gli�atinn. Mr. March noted there was not a dollax amount in the resolution and indicated Staff intended to submit the pla.yground equipment in an amount not to exceed $SO,OOQ and a concessiQn/sh�lter building. Council Member Nelson questioned whether the Ciry'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 wouid come from, stating if the grant is approved it would be befor� Gouncil tc� dis�uss. 1Vlayor Swedberg asked when the City would know if it received the grant. Mr. March stated it would be mid to late summer. Page 14 of 15