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Council Meeting October 11, 1983 DISBURSEMENTS - SEPTEMBER 30, 1983 115 Mr. Marier moved to approve the disbursements as listed. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszeiwcz. Motion carried unanimously. DISBURSEMENTS - OCTOBER 11. 1983 Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to approve the disbursements as listed. Seconded by Mr.Reinert. Motion carried unanimously. OPEN MIKE Joann Gallaher, representing G. &W. Rehbein, presented the propsoed concept for a reace track on property located North of Main Street and East of 20th Avenue. She pointed outthe process that has been completed and noted this concept has been presented to the Metro Council for their consideration. This proposal has been prepared by Jamb A rchitects of Forest Lake. The procedure for the preparation of this concept was discussed by Ms. Gallaher noting at what point in time this propsoal is at at this time. She also reported there will be a more complete package for Council consideration at the next Council meeting. Mr. Reinert asked how recent this proposal had surfaced in relationship to the Blaine proposal? He pointed out that this Council had the Chamber of Commerce had gone on record as supporting the Blaine track. Ms. Gallaher said she really could not answer that question. There is no developer involved in this proposal - they had done the study on the qualifications of the site for a race track. Mr. Reinert suggested that htis proposal be presented to the Chamber of C ommerce fortheir reaction to this proposal. He felt there should be a unified support for site in this area - not a split in the support. Mayor Benson questioned the size of the site - is it large enough? Ms. Gallaher said it could be shorter but not any less in the width. It is plenty large enough to handle a race track. Mr. Marier questioned the need for an additional interchange from the freeway. He felt the one interchange is inadequate and asked if there were any figures on the additional costs for this construction. Ms. Gallaher said this information would be in the compelte package that would be preewnted in two weeks. PARK BOARD REPORT Mrs. Sarner presented the bids for fencing for Lino Park. The Park Board had moved to recommend approval of the Century fence bid for the South line of the park only , to be installed by City Crews. The fincing for Arena Acres for the tennis courts is to include the material and installation. This is to include the net and net poles and had been submitted by Century Fence.