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COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 10, 1996 owners are not satisfied with the present plan and development. They do not want a picnic shelter and do want an informal ballfield. Mr. Peterson asked that the master plan be revised so that the park contains the type and selection of equipment that all interested parties can agree on before any further work is done. He said he feels that property owners concerns should be given the proper consideration that they deserve because their property values will be impacted by the design and content of the park. The residents will have to wake up everyday and view whatever is decided upon. Council Member Neal reminded Mr. Peterson that the City Council cannot take action on any matter brought under open mike. He explained that today was the first time he heard about this matter. Council Member Kuether asked if the residents have been involved in meetings with the Park Board. Mr. Peterson explained that there have been two (2) meetings and another is scheduled as he noted earlier. Council Member Kuether asked if this is the park that "residents were screaming for". Mr. Schumacher said yes and there has been a lot of input from the residents. Council Member Neal asked if the ballfield and playground are together. Mr. Peterson said yes and although the master plan has not been completed, there has been an ongoing and growing list of equipment that has not been agreed upon. Council Member Neal asked how do visitors get to the park. Mr. Peterson said by bike paths/walkways, however, they have not been constructed and there is no money to construct them. Council Member Lyden explained that he was the liaison to the Park Board and asked Mr. Peterson to call him. He said he would discuss the entire issue with Mr. Peterson. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 96 - 56 ADOPTING A CITY WIDE DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY, RANDY SCHUMACHER Mr. Schumacher explained that Resolution No. 96 - 56 is important because it outlines a policy for drug and alcohol testing that would not cause distrust of the employees, but would rather provide for a better working environment for employees, protection of the community and protect the health of the individual employee. He explained that this policy should not be confused with the Federal Highway Commercial Driver's License holders. The policy outlines employee's rights, delineates procedures and state the City's stand as a drug and alcohol free work place. Mr. Schumacher explained that the language in the resolution is a combination of language from several other cities. He also noted that Mr. Hawkins had reviewed the resolution and is recommending that it be adopted as presented. Council Member Neal moved to adopt Resolution No. 96 - 56 Adopting a City wide Drug and Alcohol Policy. Council Member Bergeson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. PAGE 3