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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION April 2, 2018 <br />APPROVED <br />226 Estates owners, perhaps the funds should go where that neighborhood prefers. <br />227 <br />228 Council Member Rafferty remarked that the school board needs to open up to hearing this <br />229 matter. He's not big on the idea unless the school board jumps in. He suggests that <br />230 residents use the same effort to get the school district to sign on for something. He <br />231 acknowledges that parents have come and he honors that; parents are speaking for their <br />232 children. <br />233 <br />234 Mayor Reinert concurred that, considering the size of the city's budget and the amount <br />235 that could be spent, it would be a better fit for him if there was funding from the district <br />236 included. He will reach out to Brian Dietz (School District Superintendent) and seek <br />237 information on this matter. <br />238 <br />239 8. Blue Heron Days, Craft Beer Stand at Lino Park — City Clerk Bartell <br />240 introduced the subject matter and Megan, manager of the Tavern on Main. Megan <br />241 explained the concept that they have discussed with Brian Hronski, city staff member <br />242 who organizes the festival. They would add a food and craft beer element to the Lino <br />243 Park activities. She pointed out that this would be during limited hours with trained staff <br />244 and it would be an increase in food selection. <br />245 <br />246 <br />247 <br />248 <br />249 <br />250 <br />251 <br />252 <br />253 <br />254 <br />255 <br />256 <br />257 <br />258 <br />259 <br />260 <br />261 <br />262 <br />263 <br />264 <br />265 <br />266 <br />267 <br />268 <br />269 <br />270 <br />Council Member Stoesz remarked that something that would bring more persons to the <br />business expo would be good. <br />Public Safety Director Swenson was asked for his opinion. There have been no <br />problems from the event in the park to this point; he doesn't think craft beer is a problem <br />but time of day is important and no excessive noise is crucial. He would be concerned <br />with the addition of too alcohol serving situations. <br />Council Member Manthey recalled his experience with the festival. The park scene is <br />really mostly children. In light he suggests the area of service should be limited. <br />City staff will report back at the next work session with more information on 2018 <br />festival plans and how this new attraction would fit into those plans. <br />9. Council Updates on Boards/Commissions, City Council — There was no report. <br />10. Monthly Progress Report- Administrator Karlson reported: <br />- White Bear Lake lawsuit is headed to the Supreme Court; Community <br />Development Director Grochala added information about a bill under <br />consideration by the Legislature that would impact implementation of water <br />restrictions; staff will provide information to the council for individual <br />consideration; <br />- Parks and Trails Management Plan — The council would like an update at the <br />next council work session. <br />rol <br />