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15 <br />CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 26, 1994 <br />Mr. Schumacher explained that Mary LaForest, a member of the <br />Economic Development staff has agreed to contract with the City <br />to carry the Lino Lakes Economic Development logo on her hot air <br />balloon at a cost far below what corporate sponsors generally <br />pay. The balloon will be used as part of the promotional <br />campaign to increase awareness of Lino Lakes and its special <br />characteristics. The banner will remain on the balloon for all <br />her regular flights. It will also be featured on the cover of <br />the Clearwater Creek Development Center brochure, and a poster <br />will be developed for promotional use. <br />Mayor Reinert asked on average, how often is the balloon in the <br />air. Mr. Schumacher explained that the contract requires a <br />minimum of 20 hours per year and all private flights. <br />The contract with Blue Yonder Balloon Company was prepared by Mr. <br />Hawkins, City Attorney and all insurance and liability issues <br />have been addressed. <br />Council Member Elliott moved to approve a one-year contract with <br />Blue Yonder Balloon Company for use of the hot air balloon in <br />promotional activities. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. <br />Motion carried unanimously. <br />CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTING A TRACKING COMMITTEE FOR UTILITY <br />ISSUES, RANDY SCHUMACHER <br />Mr. Schumacher noted that staff is in the process of negotiating <br />with Metropolitan Council for MUSA expansion, as well as <br />evaluating gas, street light, and storm sewer utilities. He felt <br />that there is a need for a strong communication link between the <br />City Council and staff on these issues. He suggested that a <br />tracking committee be established for this purpose. <br />Mayor Reinert recommended that he and Council Member Bergeson be <br />appointed to the tracking committee and they will periodically <br />report back to the City Council. Mayor Reinert._ asked Mr. <br />Schumacher to prepare an agenda for the committee and make the <br />agenda available to all of the City Council members. <br />Council Member Neal moved to appoint Mayor Reinert and Council <br />Member Bergeson to serve on the tracking committee. Council <br />Member Elliott seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. <br />CONSIDERATION OF RESIGNATION OF BRIAN BOURASSA FROM THE PARK <br />BOARD EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 31, 1994, RANDY SCHUMACHER <br />Mr. Schumacher noted that Mr. Bourassa has submitted a letter of <br />resignation from the Park Board effective at the end of his <br />PAGE 15 <br />