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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 15, 1986 PAGE 5 B. Parks Projects -Parks Commission Recommendations Pebble Park Fountain : The Tri-Lakes Association is still willing to contribute 50 to 500 towards this project. The cost of a vandal -proof fountain is approximately $953.00 and would be located near the northwest corner of the tennis courts. The water in the well needs to be tested to be sure it is still drinkable. There is $5,700 budgeted in the 1985 Parks CIP which should be carried forward to the 1986 CIP. M/S/P Christ/Morgan - to use the Parks Capital Inprovement Funds and the Tri-Lakes Associaion donation and proceed with the installation of the Pebble Park Fountain. (Motion carried 4-0). Reid Park Softball Infield : The Parks Commission recommended that the infield be left as -is" and to not develop it further. The consensus of the City Council was to not develop the infield because the school district could still use it "as -is" for the present time. Replacement of Old Tractor : Parks Commission members Nancy Hansen and Bill Osborn voiced their concern that the park trails are not being maintained as well as they might be because the City's Massey Ferguson tractor is not safe to operate and cannot cut the desired 4-foot trails in DeMontreville Park. The Maintenance Department recommended a John Deere 950 from Polfus Equipment in New Richmond due to their service, parts and proximity to Lake Elmo. It was suggested that funds could be taken from the Maintenance budget rather than take it all out of the Parks funds. M/S/P Morgan/Dunn - to authorize the purchase of a John Deere 950 from Polfus Equjpment in New Richmond, with the specific equipment that is absolutely needed for the park, based on the City Maintenance Foreman's and Parks Commission's recommendation. (Motion carried 4-0). C. General Safety Survey of City Facilities The Employee Benefit Administration Company handles the City's insurance coverage with the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust. EBA has inspected the City's Water Treatment Facility, Fire Hall and the City's Maintenance Shop. The recommendations listed in their report dated May 20, 1986 to City Administrator Overby was reviewed. M/S/P Dunn/Morgan - to approve purchase and installation of a power roof ventilator and a parts cleaning unit contingent upon the most economical solution to this situation. (Motion carried 4-0). D. Public Works Department Needs Maintenance Foreman Dan Olinger has indicated the need to purchase the following replacement equipment items: 1. New deck for the Toro mower $2,140.00 2. Exhaust muffler for 1-ton truck 50.00