09-12-89 Council Workshop Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 12, 1989 These included the addition of tennis courts, basketball court and a bridge. It was pointed out that backstops may also be necessary in the park as part of the Celebrate MN grant. Estimated cost of the backstops is $60,000. Scalze reported that the City approached the North Suburban Youth Association for a grant for backstops, however, the request was denied. Scalze pointed out that in 1989 the Association has donated $25,000 towards the cost of the irrigation system in Pioneer Park, donated $5,200 towards gymnastics equipment, and helped fund the Super Summer program. It was pointed out that there was money budgeted in 1989 for fencing in Pioneer Park, however, other items ran over budget, and the fencing allocation was used. LaValle stated that he would like to see the amount of money the North Suburban Youth Association is taking in and where they are using these funds. Fahey asked if the City receives quarterly reports from the Association. Freeman replied that she has not seen these reports. The Council suggested that Bill Sanders be asked to appear at the meeting to explain what improvements are connected with the Celebrate MN grant. RECESS At this point in the meeting, 10:12 P.M., Council took a short recess. The meeting was reconvened at 10:20 P.M. Bill Sanders appeared before the Council and reported that the City has received a matching grant in connection with the Celebrate MN 1990 program. The improvements tied to these grant monies are for a basketball court, tennis courts, and usable ballfields in Pioneer Park. Usable ballfields may mean that the backstops are in place. Scalze asked if site work around the concession building was necessary. Sanders suggested that the paving around the building could be delayed. Sanders stated that he would hesitate on eliminating the bridge improvement. Page 9