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-4- SEPTEMBER 29, 1975 Mr. Volk said that there is always a problem of clogged toilets in park facilities and no matter how often the drains are cleaned out, the problem reappears in a very short time. Mr. Karth said that the venting of these facilities might also be checked. Sometimes a cap may be present on the top of the building that would hamper proper flushing. Mr. Volk will check into this and report back. The question of Mrs. Billik's home arose once again and Mr. McLean reminded the Park Board that we have an obligation as a City to provide at least a residence that conforms to the City codes for all housing within the City. The question of the need of a caretaker in that park arose. Is this actually needed anymore? With the full time police department and in view of the age of the present caretaker some thought should be given to phasing this position out in the future. The Council at the September 22, 1975 meeting agreed to put in combination storms and screens and to have the chimney repaired. Mr. Karth said that if the building is in such bad shape as he has been told it is, it would be a waste of money to put storms on. He feels a better idea would be to tear the building down and put in a small house trailer for Mrs. Billik, with the modern conveniences. Mr. McLean pointed out that at the present time the City has no legal obligation to provide Mrs. Billik with living quarters. The obligation expired with the repayment of the Contract for Deed in 1966. There has been an informal , verbal arrangement since that time. Mr. Ringamen suggested that funds be set aside to remodel the warming house, storage facilities and incorporate them into one building and include an efficiency apartment for a caretaker in that building. He pointed out that approximately $400.00 damage had been done to Schifsky's equipment that was parked at the park over the past week. 7 Mr. k it "asked if the Police couldn't crack down on the horse traffic in the parks - they are making it almost impossible to keep the parks up to the level that the residents would like. The Park Commission arrived at a $1 ,000.00 figure for maintenance for the coming year. LIONS CLUB - LINO PARK Mr. McLean pointed out that the Lions Club has completed their current obligation to Lino Park, in that the parking lot has been installed. However, the cost rose above what they had anticipated by $1 ,000.00 and they have had to take out a 90 day note to pay off this obligation. The City's commitment was to match the Lions Club donation and this should be paid as soon as possible. It was noted that the $1 ,200.00 should be included in the Capital Outlay category rather than in a category by itself.