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November 13, 1979 35 requested to identify all investments by funds and interest rates. Also, expiration dates on CD's. Mr. Schumacher had attended the Park Board meeting and since Mr. Zelinka had missed that meeting, he requested Mr. Schumacher to present the report on the actions of that Board. Mr. Schumacher reported on the discussion of the four season building pro- posed for the City Hall Park. The Park Board wanted to start construction this Fall, but Mr. Schumacher had recommended they wait until Spring to gove him tome to investigate a LAWCON Grant and winter construction is more costly. The Park Board did ask for authorization to complete plans and specifica- tions for the building. There was discussion on the limit of $40,000 placed on the completion of the first phase of the building. Mr. Schumacher explained this building cannot be constructed in stages according to State Building Codes. Mr. McLean moved to authorize the expenditures not to exceed $1,000.00 within the next ninety days for the preparation of plans and specifications for the building with the funds to be paid out of the dedicated funds. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion declared passed. The Park Board has considered three plats; Forest Glen - recommended money in lieu of lands. Mr. Menkveld has questioned the higher land values applying to this plat, but the Council confirmed this.; 2) Wollan Estates - Park Board had recommended land, Lots 7,8,9, depending on the total acreage.; 3) the Industrial Park, - land, particularly the upper North area. There was general disagreement from the Council. This de- cision will be reviewed the the P &Z. 4) Arena Acres - land, particularaly in the Southwest corner - Lots 15,16 & 17. This must also go to P &Z. Mr. Kulaszewicz had talked with members of the Metropolitan Park Board and reported they will meet with the City Park Board to discuss this LAWCON grant porblem This meeting will be scheduled. Mr. Schumacher reported that the Park Board had requested cosnideration of reimbursement to members for expenses and meeting attendance. In con - junction with this, Mr. Zelinka said hw would like to see the Chairman of the Commission or a member of the Commission present their report to the Council rather than the Council liaison - specifically the P &Z and the Park Board, also, Personnel if that Commission is retained. He felt these persons should then be reimbursed for attending Council meetings. Mr. McLean felt this should be considered and asked Mr. Schumacher to consider this in the area or orginazational procedures. The final copy of Blooms' Addition was presented for signatures. Mr. Locher ha not checked title to this property as yet, but was told the abstract will be delivered to his office on November 14, 1979. Mr. McLean moved to authorize signatures on the final plat based upon approval of the title by Mr. Locher and receipt of Park Funds in the amount of $1320.00. Seconded by Mr. Kulaszewicz. Motion declared passed. The Council was told that Mr and Mrs. Bloom will be in town on November 23, 1979 and will stop by the Clerk's office to sign the plat. Mr. Locher presented a letter from Mr. Kirschbaum's Attorney with a re- quest for salary information. He will consult with the insurance carrier on this.