02-24-99 Council Workshop Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 24, 1999 suggested that statues, fountains, etc. were additions to park and public places which made them more inviting. Anderson indicated that he has been pushing the 10% Committee to put some focus on this aspect. Johnson pointed out that the Arcade Street bridge is an example of incorporating art into a public project. Sackett Glazer su~gested that as part of the Rice Street/Little Canada Road redevelopment, a fountain with benches would make for an appealing gathering place. Scalze pointed out that the City has already leaned toward incorporating art in some of its efforts, pointing out the si~n at the City Center, as well as the fact that the streetscape plan for the Rice/Little Canada Road area calls for planters, benches, etc. Smith suggested that everyone look at what other cities are doin~ for ideas. Fahey suggested that a coordinated theme could be developed, and that there may be various art foundations which would funds these sorts of efforts. Fahey also suggested that the Commission think about expanding its name to include the creative arts aspect. This name change may assist in future grant applications. Bianchi reported on the playground improvements planned at Little Canada Elementary School and the fact that the funding is in place for these improvements. Bianchi reported that the principal, Judy Bruzinski, extended her gratitude to the City for its contribution toward the project. Bruzinski feels that this is truly a community school, pointing out that it is open seven days per week with programs which meet the needs of the community. The Council and Commission discussed the $8,620 which was budgeted for the school project, with the Administrator pointing out that $6,000 was approved with an additional $2,620 in funding budgeted in the event that North Suburban Youth Association was not willing to contribute toward the project. Bianchi reported that total project costs are between $30,000 and $33,000. Little Canada approved $8,620, Little Canada Charities Plus approved $6,000, the Roseville School District allocated $6,000, the PTSA allocated $6,000 as well as an additional $2,000 to $3,000, and North Suburban Youth Association approved up to $6,000. Bianchi felt that the City's allocation was the total $8,620. Morelan pointed out that that Council approved $6,000 with an additional $2,620 if NSYA would not provide funding.