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• • COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 10, 1998 Council Member Lyden moved to award the Rice Lake Estates playground project to Flanagan Sales in the amount of $24,800. Council Member Dahl seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of a Snow Removal Policy for Trails - Mr. DeGardner explained that the Parks and Recreation Department would like to institute a snow removal policy for the City's trail system. This would allow residents to enjoy the City's trail system year round. Mr. DeGardner referred to the Snow Removal Policy. He stated the trail segments are indicated as an A Priority B Priority. Following a snow fall of 2" or more all A priority paths will be cleared. Upon completion of all A paths the B Priority paths will be cleared. There are some trail segments within the City that will not be maintained during winter months. Mr. DeGardner stated that chemicals, such as sand and salt will not be used. Currently the underpass near Rice Lake Elementary School (under Birch Street) is salted and sanded when conditions warrant. This is the only trail segment where chemicals are applied. Trail segments that have a boardwalk are not scheduled to be plowed. Mr. DeGardner noted the trail priority designations will be reviewed annually. Council Member Lyden moved to approve the New Snow Removal Policy for Trails, as presented. Council Member Bergeson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of Application for Special Event Permit, Sandburr Days - Mr. DeGardner explained that Sandburr Days is an annual event held by the Circle Lex Lions Club at Sunrise Park. This year Sandburr Days will be held on September 11-13, 1998. The event requires a Special Event Permit. The Special Event Permit has been completed, the $500 fee paid, and approved by required Department Heads. The Lions are required to have a food license from Anoka County. They are in the process of obtaining this license and it is necessary that it be posted in the area where food is sold. Mr. DeGardner stated the application for the 3.2 Beer License is complete and is accompanied by a certificate of insurance for liquor liability naming the City as additional insured. The Cabaret Licensee application is also complete. This license is required to regulate entertainment where on -sale beer is being served. The proper fees have also been paid. Mr. DeGardner explained that normally, Waldoch Sports hold their snowmobile races on grass and St. Joseph Catholic Church holds its annual auction. The Police Department is aware of all of these events. The snowmobile club holding the races reimburses the Police Department for traffic control and reserve officers usually staff a both at Sandburr Days.