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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 05, 2014 Page 3 of 5 Nelson asked about security cameras. Heitpas responded is that there hasn’t been much research done on it yet. There are many options to look at. Weis spoke about passing gates for sunfish lake park. Bouthilet responded that contractor we bid with, has been postponed. Also spoke on the security camera. Smith asked about when most issues occur. Weekend or during the week? Bouthilet responded that it’s mostly a spring/fall issue. During winter there’s hardly any issue. Would have to go to Sheriff to get more data. Frick talked about prioritization. Pebble seems to need most work. Bouthilet asked question on direction from Council. Purchasing equipment goes through council. But other things, should they be administrative, or go through council? Mayor pearson responds that council has affirmed plan of work. Nelson asked if it would be easiest for park commission to decide all they want to do with pebble park, for example and bring all that to council? Asks how parks commission sees work going forward. Agreement that if money is being spent, council wants to know about it. Rolf Larson, liason to planning commission, would like to see minimum standards for parking at all parks. Some parks are used less because people can’t get to them. Would also like to see greater support of maintence equipment. Third thing, for sunfish lake, horses have separate trail. If going to bring biking in, it needs to have a separate trail. 2014 PROGRAM OF WORK Council Member Reeves went over the 2014 Plan of Work. This is the document that will guide them through the year. Rolf Larson concurred with Mike Reeves. Good stuff happening with parks commission. Reeves talked about thing being trying to eliminate surprises. This plan of work lays out what theyre going to do, trying to eliminate surprises. Pearson commented that its very well thought out. Nelson is impressed. Hopes implementation goes just as well. Smith, very comprehensive. Impressed. Great piece of work. Asked park commission to read old village plan for parks and take that into consideration as well. 5-7 years put into it. Mayor pearson talked about taking into account what council has said as well. Take into consideration all parts. Heitpas believes it’s difficult to make decisions when not sure what council has in mind. Makes a difference for when they review developments and make comments on parks. Would like to see a plan from Council to work off of. ???????? Pearson talked about liking what commission did with Easton village. Talk about Easton Village plans. Nelson, Easton Village plan was wonderful. Also commented on ballparks. Talk of hydrolics. Heitpas would like council to communicate with commission on where they would like parks to be.