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COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 28, 1996 Consideration of a Block Party Request for White Owl Drive for Sunday, June 9, 1996, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Marilyn Anderson - Ms. Anderson stated that an application for a block party for Birch Wood Acres subdivision was received in her office. The application included a petition signed by all of the homeowners on White Owl Drive. Ms. Anderson explained that the application had been reviewed by the Police Department and the Public Works Department. Ms. Anderson recommended that the Council approve this block party. Ms. Anderson stated that block parties provide a means of introducing residents of neighborhoods to each other. Also block parties often include preliminary steps in setting up neighborhood watch groups. Often the Police Officer assigned to that precinct stops in to introduce himself/herself. Ms. Anderson noted that block parties are an excellent social event. Ms. Anderson indicated that earlier this year, she discussed some block party concerns with the Council at a work session. She stated she was directed to meet with representatives from the Police Department and the Public Works Department and to draft a block party recommendation for the Council to considers. Ms. Anderson stated she will be meeting with Officer Sal Costa, Tom DeWolfe, and CSO Jeannie Kenow to discuss block party concerns. Officer Costa has been on medical leave from the Police Department and has only recently returned to full duty. Ms. Anderson indicated she has contacted him and they will be meet possibly next week and will draft recommendations regarding block party regulations, where block parties should be held, and whether or not to charge a fee to cover City costs for each party. Council Member Neal moved to adopt a motion approving the block party. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. ADJOURN There being no further business, Council Member Kuether moved to adjourn at 9:23 p.m. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. These minutes were considered and approved at the regular Council Meeting, July 27, 1998. ---/14-0-1111-111rti aft4-107\._ Marilyn An erson, Clerk -Treasurer Transcribed by: Kim Points TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 14