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COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 24, 1995 Council Member Bergeson rescinded his second on the motion to approve the preliminary plat and Council Member Kuether rescinded her motion to approve the preliminary plat. Council Member Kuether moved to table consideration of the preliminary plat for Behm's Century Farm until the May 3, 1995 Council work session. Council Member Bergeson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES OF SURPLUS RECREATION FUNDS, MARTY ASLESON Mr. Asleson explained that ballfield #3 at Rice Lake Elementary School is a multi-purpose field that is used in the adult softball program. In the past, the City has spent a great deal of time installing a make -shift snow fence for the outfield home run area and field line areas. The fence has to be continually adjusted and is a danger to the ball players. There is also a concern for the safety of the spectators, player bench areas and people walking on the trail that is directly adjacent to the right field home run area. Mr. Asleson proposed to use $4,878.25 of the fees in the special revenue account to purchase and install a permanent fence. The purchase would comply with the agreed upon improvements to be added to the joint -use, Centennial School District/City of Lino Lakes ballfield. The Park Board reviewed this request and has recommended approval. Council Member Bergeson noted that this matter was discussed at the work session. The City Council asked that a policy be prepared that would address the use of fees paid for recreational uses such as team fees. Council Member Bergeson said that these fees should not be used routinely for construction of new or additional facilities. Mr. Schumacher noted that the request is unique and should not be considered a precedence setting matter. He also noted that a policy is being developed and will be presented to the Park Board at their next meeting. Council Member Elliott moved to approve the request to expend recreational use fees for the installation of a ballfield fence at Rice Lake Elementary School and to note that this is not a policy setting motion. Council Member Kuether seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. PAGE 14