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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING, JUNE 2, 1981 Mayor Eder convened the meeting at 7:06 p.m, with Fraser, Morgan, Mottaz and Novak present. Administrator Whittaker was also present. AGENDA: Whittaker advised the Council that the Oakdale Gun Club would not appear before the Council at 7:15 p.m. He requested the Council add one General Contractor's license to the Agenda. Morgan asked that the use of Pebble Park for a Tri-Lakes Assoc. picnic be added under his report. Morgan moved, seconded by Mottaz, to approve the Agenda, as amended. Motion carried 5-0. CLAIMS: Whittaker asked the Council to add a claim for the Lake Elmo Jaycees for $59.14 for paint and limber to repair the bleachers in Lion's Park. The Council agreed that the City should withhold 10% of the claim from Moen and Penttila for the 1980 Audit, until the City Council has met with and accepted the annual audit from Moen and Penttila. Novak moved, seconded by Morgan, to approve Claims 81424 thru 81466, with Claim 81454 amended to pay $5,481 to Moen and Penttila. Motion carried 5-0. BOARD OF REVIEW: While the Council waited for 7:30 p.m. to resume scheduled agenda items, they agreed on the following schedule for the Board of Review, to be held June 3, 1981, from 2:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.: 2:30 to 5:00 - Eder, Mottaz, Novak 5:00 to 7:30 - Eder Fraser, Morgan LAKE ELMO LION'S CLUB - PARK DONATIONS - HUGH MADSON: Mr. Madson discussed the function of the Lion's Club and their commitment to provide recreational equipment for City parks. He expressed concern about the maintenance of facilities in Lions Park; and stated that before making any Eurther commitment, the Lions would lik&a commitment from the City that all the facilities will be maintained. Morgan itemized the maintenance effort made in Lions Park. He reviewed the improvements -that -have been made -in the -last-three- to four years, as well as those scheduled for this year; and stated that Lions Park is maintained better now than it ever has been in the past. Mr. Madkon.,indicated that the Lion's have $2,000 to $4,000 available for park use and requested a listing of park needs within the City. Morgan outlined the Master Park Plan with approximate costs, and, explained an additional list is prepared each year for specific equipment and improvements..for the individual parks. He.also said the money donated by the Lions was used for specific improvements; none was used for maintenance. The Administrator will forward a copy of the Master Park Plan to the Lions.