02-10-10 Council Workshop Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 10, 2010 The Council discussed this option and authorized City staff to pursue it based on staffs recommendation that it was feasible for existing Little Canada staff. The Finance Director indicated that any contract between the two cities would include a termination clause that would provide for a six month notice. The initial contract would be a two-year contract. The City Administrator indicated that Birchwood would like Little Canada to send out March bills. Staff would begin working with Birchwood as soon as possible. He noted that the contract would likely be presented to the City Council for approval at its February 24, 2010 meeting. THUNDER The City Administrator reported that the Parks & Recreation Commission BAY PARK would like to proceed with replacement of the wooden play structure in Thunder Bay Park and for approval of the installation of a half basketball court and some trail modifications for this area ($75,000 estimate). The Administrator reviewed the Parks & Recreation Director's report on this matter, pointing out that he believes that the Little Canada Recreation Association may provide significant funding to aid in these improvements. The Council discussed the status of the Capital Improvement Fund, noting earlier discussion on the Fire Department ladder truck. The City Administrator also pointed out that there are two other significant parks and recreation needs, i.e. the trail crossing over railroad tracks on the west side of the City ($137,000 estimate) as well as trail radius work ($65,000 estimate). It was the consensus of the Council to continue discussion of this matter at the regular Council meeting following this workshop. There being no further business, the workshop meeting was adjourned at 7:32 p.m. ~ William Blesener, Mayor Joel H~ nson, City Adminisriator 6