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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION JULY 8, 1998 UPDATE ON BMX TRACK AT QUAIL RIDGE, RICK DEGARDNER Rick explained that some area children constructed a BMX track in back of their homes on property owned by the City near Birch Street and Pheasant Run North. The track has been removed, however, the children and their families are asking to reconstruct the track and give the City a promise not to sue the City if a child is injured on the track. Originally, they asked the City to build a track in that area. Because of liability concerns, this option is not available. The residents then proposed that the City build the track and lease it to the residents. The matter was brought before the Park Board. They said that they would consider this request if the residents can provide liability insurance for the operation of the track. The families have not provided liability insurance to the City as of today. COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN UPDATE, BRIAN WESSEL Brian explained the meeting schedule for the next month. He noted that at the July 23, 1998, 6:00 p.m. Comprehensive Plan Task Force meeting, Birch Street concerns will be addressed. He also noted that the County is no longer looking at installing an intersection at I -35W and Main Street. Brian noted that the Task Force has been conducting neighborhood meetings on all aspects of the Comprehensive Plan. He felt that the Council should get word to the citizens that everything they want may not be included in the final plan. STORM UPDATE, DAVE PECCHIA Dave explained that storm #1 (May 15, 1998) was declared a federal disaster. He has met with FEMA regarding storm #2 (June 26, 1998) and he is hoping that this storm will also be declared a federal disaster. The City will receive approximately $349,000 of assistance for storm #1. John asked Dave if the City is planning to continue the cleanup until July 13, 1998 as originally planned. Dave explained that contracted crews will come in on the 13th and it is hoped that eyerything will be cleaned during that week. If not, there will be an extension of time. If the last storm is declared a federal disaster, FEMA will pay for all of the clean up costs. Caroline noted that there has not been a letter in the paper thanking all the people who helped with the clean up from the first storm. Dave explained that Jean (Viger) is preparing the thank you letters at this time. He will follow up on this matter. CSO JOB DESCRIPTION, DAVE PECCHIA Dave explained that the CSO position is now a part-time position. He is looking at hiring two (2) college students to fill the positions and make them more visible in the PAGE 6 •