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82 August 8, 1983 Mayor Benson asked if this legislative session had done enough in the economic area to avoid a situation such as just occurred? Mr. Quinn felt taht steps have been taken to avoid such a deficit and that the adjustments made should take care of this problem. There was discussion on the Super Fund Bill and on the disposal of Hazardous Waste. Mr. Quinn pointed out that he is opposed to burying this material. He felt it should be burned or if stored, very, very carefully monitored. Mr. Reinert asked about incentives for sharing of services by the smaller communities. He felt the State should provide some assistance for the establishment of such programs. Mr. Quinn asked why the Citites don't do it already? He requested that Mr. Reinert set up a meeting - he would like to discuss this with him. Mr. Quinn requested Mr. Schumacher to set up a meeting with Mr. Reinert and anyone else who, would be interested in idscussing this matter. • Mr. Schumacher noted the changes in the Levy Limit and asked where this is going? How is the City to know how to handle this matter? Mr. Quinn felt that this all goes back to the matter of property taxes and if they raise, the people feel that the legislators did it and this is one thing they try to avoid. He said he did not have an answer. Mayor Benson thanked Mr. Quinn for spending this time with the Council and answering their questions and asked that he keep them informed on legislation that could affect the City. 1 1 A recess was called at this point in the meeting. The meeting reconvened. PARK BOARD REPORT Mr. Schumacher reported that at the last Park Board meeting the Board felt the development of Country Lakes Park should be started. The Board passed a motion requesting authorization for the preparation of plans and specifications and to advertise for bids for this Park. Mr. Schumacher reported there had been some question on the beach area but there had been people from the State looking at the area and they felt there should be no problem in a small swimming beach in that area. Mayor Benson asked if someone knew how the new figures on the survey was arrived at - does the smaller numbers represent families? Mr. Ken Johnson was in the audience and he noted that these figures were put together by Mrs. LaBlond and if he had understood correctly, they represent families. Mrs. Elsenpeter moved that the Park Board be authorized to have plans and specifications prepared for Country Lakes Park and to also authorize advertisement for bids on this project. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Mr. Reinert asked how much money does the City have toward the develop ment of this Park? Mr. Schumacher said the City has $52,000.00 from the State and approximately $59,000.00 from the Federal Government. Mr. Reinert asked the total cost of the project and Mr. Schumacher said $145,000.00. The Motion carried with Mayor Benson voting, No.