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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 8, 1992 parks and recreation program. Bowman reported that two months ago Roseville reduced its budget for upgrading of their fields. Bowman felt the result would be Roseville people utilizing Little Canada facilities. Bowman also felt that LCRA would lose its spirit. Bowman reported that he has first-hand experience with Roseville programs and facilities. Roseville has problems with staffing, scheduling umpires, coaches trying to get information. Bowman stated that he knows the Roseville Park & Recreation office closes at 4:30 P.M., and asked who Little Canada would contact with questions after 4:30 P.M. Bowman felt that the $30,000 that Little Canada would pay Roseville to administer its program would bring welcome revenue to a program that is strapped for cash, and would also gain access for Roseville players to utilize Little Canada fields. Sharon Timmons asked if the contract was for only one year, what would be done with kids that paid non-resident fees to participate in Roseville programs. Timmons asked if there was any protection to Little Canada that the administration fee would not escalate dramatically in future years. Ken Wehrle, Chairman of the Park Commission and member o£ the recreation committee that voted to review the Roseville option, pointed out that under either option registration fees will increase. Wehrle reported that from the discussion tonight he gets a perceived threat that if the Roseville option is explored and acted upon, the LCRA will cease to exist. Wehrle reported that he had a hard time believing that if Roseville administers Little Canada programs, LCRA will no longer support Little Canada youth within our program. Wehrle agreed that there are no other real examples of another city administering a recreation program for its neighbor. But just because no one else is doing it does not mean it will not work. Wehrle stated that without exploring the Roseville option further, the City will not know how or if it will work. Wehrle stated that if the Roseville option is to work, representation on the Little Canada level will be critical. Therefore, the costs savings may be less than anticipated since it may be necessary to have a part-time person on staff to oversee the program. Wehrle pointed out that none of the details under the Roseville option have been worked out, yet everyone is saying that they are against it. Wehrle stated that if the City decided to hire its own full-time Director, he would support Jim Morelan in the position. Wehrle stated that on the issue of expanded programming, specifically for adults and senior citizens, Little Canada may need a bigger population base to support Page 14