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1 1 2 93 May 13, 1974 Mr. Jaworski said that he had been approached by several residents asking when the City would be providing full time police coverage. It was needed a year ago and even more so now. He presented some figures that had been presented at the last year's budget meetings. These figures were discussed and the possibility of using a portion of the Federal Revenue Funds in this budget. He suggested 3 full time men and 4 part time men. Salaries to start a $800.00 per month for first 3 months; Send them to BCA; Next 6 months at $850.00 per month; Then $875.00 per month for the next 3 months. He had checked around and the average starting wage was in the range from $800.00 to $900.00 per month depending on training and experience. There is also the consideration of the cost to carry full time police in the field of insurance and other matters. These things will all have to be considered. Mr. McLean suggested that a study should be made of this problem looking at the alternate of County coverage. He felt that a commission should be established to study all aspects of this and bring a recommendation to the Council, using the Mayor, Mr. Jaworski, Mr. Myhre, 1 member from the Personnel Commission and 1 member from the Park Board. Mr. Zelinka moved to form a commission to bring such a proposal to the Council. The Commission members to be Mr. Bohjanen, Mr. Jaworski, Mr. Myhre, Mr. Livingston, Mr. Clausen and Mr. Glenn Rehbein. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. The first meeting was set for Wednesday, May 15, 1974 at 8:00 p.m. Mr. McLean reported that the Park Board will meet on May 20, 1974. The paint has been acquired for the painting of the bleechers. Mr. Backlin has them cleaned and on blocks ready for the boys to paint. He reported that in response to the trouble reported in Sunrise Park, he had asked Mr. Locher for a sample Ordinance governing the Parks. The Councilmen all had copies of this Ordinance. The time of 10:00 p.m. was suggested for closing of the Parks, with 7:00 a.m. to be the opening time. There was discussion on Section 5 prohibiting all alcoholic beverages and all non - intoxicating malt liquor in any Park area. The Council decided that non - intoxicating malt liquor would be allowed in designated picnic areas only. Mr. Zelinka moved to adopt the Ordinance with the suggested changes. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried. Mr. McLean also suggested that a gate be installed at the neck of the Park Street near the barn thus eliminating cars in the picnic and play areas. Mr. Backlin has some materials at the Hall that could be used for this purpose. Signs should be on this gate stating that no motorized vehicles are allowed beyond this point. Mr. McLean moved to have Mr. Backlin build and install this gate with a maximum expenditure of $200.00. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. Mr. Jaworski felt that an extension of the park phone should be installed in the caretakers house in order to afford some protection for Mrs. Billik. Mr. Zelinka so moved. Seconded by Mr. Jaworski. Motion carried. The Clerk was instructed to call Northwestern Bell for this installation. Mr. McLean discussed the fence now being installed at Lino Park. The specs were set up by Mr. Gotwald & Mr. Backlin. The posts were to be installed five feet from the right -of -way of Lake Drive. For some reason the corner post on the North line of the Park had been set back 35 feet from the right -of -way line. He had asked Mr. Backlin to contact the contractor and have the post put where the specs indicated that it should be.