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COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 22, 1996 CONSIDERATION OF A PROPOSAL FROM THE LINO LAKES LIONS CLUB TO HOLD A CIRCUS IN THE CITY OF LINO LAKES, COUNCIL MEMBER NEAL Council Member Neal asked to hold a circus at Sunrise Park on Thursday, July 28, 1996. There probably will be two performances, the first in the afternoon and the second in the evening. This would be a fund raiser for the Lino Lakes Lions Club. Council Member Neal noted that all proceeds would be spent in Lino Lakes. Lions member Ray Johnson is looking at another site to hold the circus, however at this time Sunrise Park is the only place large enough with a good water supply. Council Member Neal said that he would not vote on this matter although he is in favor of it because he is a member of the Lino Lakes Lions Club. Council Member Kuether said her only concern is that the City be protected from any litigation that may arise if there is an injury or property loss. Council Member Neal said that the only thing he wants to know from the City is what is needed beside an approval of the park use. Mr. Asleson said that Mr. Johnson has contacted him about the use of Sunrise Park. Mr. Johnson was referred to the staff to determine if anything is scheduled for that day at Sunrise Park. Council Member Neal said a circus will bring a lot of people into the area. Mr. Hawkins said that he did not see a problem with the proposal as long as staff makes sure that the activities will not be harmful to the park and that the City has the necessary insurance and a security deposit to make sure that the area is cleaned and restored to current standards. He noted that the use of the parks are at the City Councils discretion. Council Member Bergeson asked Mr. Schumacher to review this request with the City's insurance agency to make sure that they are satisfied with the insurance protection provided by the Lions Club. Council Member Kuether moved to use Sunrise Park for a circus on Thursday, July 28, 1996 and to refer the insurance concerns to the present insurance carrier to be sure that the insurance coverage is adequate. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried with Council Member Neal abstaining. Council Member Neal will keep the City Council updated on this matter. CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING, IMPROVEMENT OF 12TH AVENUE/HOLLY DRIVE, DAVID AHRENS Mr. Ahrens explained that the public hearing for the proposed improvements to 12th Avenue/Holly Drive was continued from March 25, 1996. Staff and the developer and the developer's attorney met last Friday, April 12, 1996, to discuss the improvements. A tentative agreement was reached at that meeting. However, the City should have a written commitment from the developer prior to discussing this matter any further. Since this has not been done, Mr. Ahrens recommended that the public hearing be continued to May 13, 1996. The proposed improvement can be discussed in detail at that time. PAGE 7