02-24-99 Council Workshop Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 24, 1999 Bianchi reported that she obtained up to $6,000 in funding from NSYA, however, the project costs came in at more than anticipated. The project includes repaving of asphalt behind the school, an addition to the play~round, four basketball standards, striping, drainage improvements, benches, grading and resodding. Fahey noted that the residents of the City will have primary use of this facility during the summer months. Pahey agreed with the Administrator's and Morelan's recollection of the funding of the additional $2,620 for the project, and pointed out that the concern was that the City was being asked to fund more of the project than the Roseville School District was funding. Fahey pointed out, however, that the use of the facilities by Little Canada residents will justify the additional dollars. The Administrator pointed out that $8,620 has been allocated from 10% Funds for this project. Scalze supported that $8,620 from 10°/a Funds, but pointed out the City's efforts to keep taxes down and the fact that the City does not easily spend $2,600. Smith indicated that any opportunity to give kids a place to recreate results in less problems for a city. Sackett Glazer indicated that there is a high demand for these basketball courts. The particular location of these courts results in more use by residents. It was the consensus of the Council to contribute the $8,620 for this project from the 10% Fund. Scalze thanked the Commission for the good job they have been doing, noting that the Commission is very active as well as pro-active. Scalze indicated that the Council appreciates the efforts ofthe Commission. Fahey agreed. Morelan agreed that the Commission is doing a goodjob for the City, but suggested that he would like to see more focus on recreation programming. Morelan asked the Commission to discuss ways to improve existing programs as well as ideas for new problems. Pedersen sug~ested that recreation pro~rams do not need to be restricted to sports, and sug~ested art classes as an example of pro~rams that may be of interest to residents. Smith su~gested educational programs in Gervais Mill Park as another possibility.