10-08-2003 Council Workshop Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 8, 2003 only two or three tournaments held in Pioneer Park each year. The Council directed City staff to contact the various charities operating in the City with a wish list of park improvements. Fahey suggested that covering the dugouts be included on that list. The Director indicated that he will survey other cities on the issue of covering dugouts to obtain additional information. The Council discussed the proposed addition to the Spooner Park garage in order to provide storage space for Canadian Days and LCRA. The Parks & Recreation Director indicated that he is meeting with these organizations on this issue and will make a recommendation to the Council in the near future. Montour noted the time study that will be conducted with regard to skating rink usage. Montour suggested that refurbishing the Little Canada Road warming house be delayed until the results of that study are completed. The Director indicated that the study may show a need to change the hours of the warming house, but stated that his position is that both of the cities warming houses should remain in operation. Anderson asked about the status of a gazebo for Rondeau Park. The Parks & Recreation Director indicated that the gazebo has been eliminated from the park development plan at this time. The Director reported that the Rondeau Park development should be completed this year except for some restoration work that will be done in the spring. I3lesener indicated that the proposed location for a new public works Garage does not appear to be practical The City Administrator noted that the need for a new garage is undecided at this time pending the outcome of the water system turnover to St. Paul. He also noted that at the time the property was purchased, there was little available land in the City for a new public works facility. LaValle questioned the practicality of purchasing a used wood chipper, suggesting that equipment rental would be a preferred option. The Public Works Director pointed out that stockpiling of wood to be chipped tends to encow'age illegal dumping. Fahey questioned whether the City has opened up its wood chip site to any contractor. It was noted that this was opened up for a while. However due to problems that were encountered, the City has designated a preferred contractor. In response to the CounciPs question, the Public Works Director described the need for the portable flush tank included in the budget. The need for a generator to operate an emergency operations center at the City Center was also discussed. 4