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COUNCIL WORK SESSION MARCH 5, 1997 <br />After further discussion Council decided that they were comfortable with the <br />recommendation but would, if needed, return to a full-time accountant in the future. <br />This item was added to the March 10th regular agenda. <br />EXPANDED HARASSMENT POLICY, DAN TESCH <br />Staff explained that although the current Harassment Policy contains all of the <br />information needed to address a harassment problem an expanded Harassment Policy was <br />prepared by Ms. Goering. The expanded Policy will be discussed at the March 10th <br />Council meeting. <br />Mr. Tesch gave the Council a packet containing the necessary information for creating a <br />personnel handbook. He asked Council to review the information. He Y nging <br />this issue to the next Council work session. <br />PARK BOARD GOALS, GEORGE LINDY <br />Park Board Chairman, George Lindy attended t <br />outlined the proposed 1997 goals for the Par <br />estimates have been prepared for each of th <br />further Council questions on this <br />referendum. <br />Mr. Lindy explained t <br />grading and deve <br />north/south trail h <br />side of the <br />purse grant <br />referendum <br />19 ork session and <br />ce that time, cost <br />Liny was present to address any <br />a proposed $6,000,000 park <br />nd proceeds would finance land acquisition, <br />athletic complex and complete some of the east/west and <br />tranks would connect to the Hugo trail system on the east <br />Blaine trail system on the west side of the City. Staff would also <br />1 links. Staff explained that the proceeds from the bond <br />completely spent in a two (2) year time period as required by law. <br />Council discussed the timing of a referendum, possible sites for the athletic complex and <br />if the school districts would also be placing a referendum on the ballot this fall. There <br />was also a suggestion of placing several park development options on the referendum <br />rather than one large project. Mr. Lindy was opposed to having the citizens pick and <br />choose the projects. He felt that the biggest concern is obtaining land for the athletic <br />complex before all the large parcels disappear. <br />After further discussion, staff was directed to continue planning for a referendum and <br />determine if the public will support it. Staff will keep Council updated on this matter. <br />The Park Goals for 1997 was placed on the March 10th agenda. <br />PAGE 2 <br />• <br />• <br />