11-29-94 Council Workshop Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 29, 1994 $35,000 rather than put;up a message sign that would be viewed by a small portiolr of the population. Pedersen felt it ludicrous to spend that kind of money on a sign and did not want to have to explain the expenditure to the taxpayers. Scalze felt that the Council should debate and vote on the 10~ Committee recommendations at the December 21st meeting. Pedersen stated that he agreed with the 10% rankings, but that dollars should not be spent until the money is in hand. Morelan pointed out that the message board sign was not ranked. Scalze stated that she would prefer the monument sign. Hanson suggested that the City of Maplewood be contacted to determine the cost of their new sign. Morelan asked about trie Special Park and Recreation Fund, specifically whether or not registration fees should be set by the City Council. Morelan pointed out that the Council sets most other fees charged by the City. Morelan asked what other cities do. The Administrator replied that staff can determine what other cities do. The Administrator did not believe it would be a problem if the Council choose to set registration fees. The Director stated that rather than setting fees once per year at budget time, he would like to reserve next year and make a final decision based on next year's activities. The Director stated that he typically sets a program fee about a month or so before registration for that particular program, and uses past program activity to determine the fee. Scalze pointed out that the City now has a two-year track record with these fees. Scalze suggested that the Park & Recreation Commission should review fees prior to them being presented to the Council. Morelan suggested that perhaps the Council setting recreation program fees was more red-tape than was 13