11-12-97 Council Workshop Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 12, 1997 The Administrator reviewed the CIP Budget for the Historical Society Addition, pointin~ out that interest earnings from the money budgeted in this fund are projected at $12,700. With the Fire DepartmenYs donation of $2,500 toward the project, there will be approximately $265,000 in the fund at the end of 1997. Fahey pointed out that there may be other donations toward this project. Fahey suggested that the Historical Society consider the sale of bricks as a fund-raisin~ effort for the project. Fahey also suggested that when the architect updates the design of the addition, an area be designated where donors' names could be listed. Fahey stated that he would like some reaction from the Historical Society on this su~~;estion. Fahey also indicated that he would like to see the project built in 1998. Scalze stated that she thought there would be some discussions this evening on whether or not to increase the CIP budget for the Historical Society Addition. The City Administrator reported that it was his understanding that once estimates come in for the project there would be discussion of the issue at that time. Fahey agreed that the Council can look at the issue in March or Apri: considering the estimates as well as the result of fund-raising efforts. Scalze felt the brick sale will require a lot of publicity in order to be successful. Fahey suggested that the brick sale could be a long-term fund- raising effort. The Administrator gave an overview of the Parks & Recreation CIP Budget. He pointed out that tennis/basketball court lightin~ completion is projected at a cost of $20,000. This is part of the $40,000 donation the City received from Little Canada Charities Plus. The Administrator pointed out the additional $20,000 projected in 2001 to continue the lighting program. The Administrator noted the money budgeted to continue the City's tree planting pro~ram in residential areas as part of the MN ReLeaf Program. He also pointed out that the Pioneer Park volleyball court project was moved from 1997 to 1998. This project is proposed to be done by City staff. Due to time issues, the project was not completed in 1997. Morelan asked why the handicapped play~round equipment project was not completed in 1997. The Parks & Recreation Director reported that he has had some discussions with the School District about upgrading oftheir equipment; however, the District was not interested. The Director reported that his staff is looking for ways to implement this project into their outdoor play~round areas.