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June 12, 1978 Page 7 Mayor Pickar pointed out that there are several plantings which have died. Mr. Johnson replied that several had died and that several had been cut down for Christmas trees, and that they would agree to planting another type of shrub. Administrator Achen reported that the estimated cost of plantings to restore the area would be $4,000. Mr. Johnson replied that they would agree to a security agreement in the amount of $4,000. Councilmember Baumgartner pointed out that the Planning Commission had recommended approval of the building permit with the stipulation that the original plantings schedule be adhered to and additional plantings put in. Councilmember Baumgartner added that he did not want to specify the type of trees to be planted and that he felt that a $4,000 security bond would be adequate to insure that suitable plant- ings were put in Councilmember Rowley agreed that she did not want to specify the type of plantings. MSP (Rowley Pickar) to adopt Resolution #901, authorizing the building permit for Smith Transfer, with a development agreement being required for $4,000 to cover the cost of replacing the plantings. DEVELOPMENT OF OUTDOOR FACILITIES AT EDGEWOOD JUNIOR HIGH JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT Administrator Achen reported that the Park and Recreation Department has spent a considerable amount of time negotiating with the Mounds View School District on improving the outdoor facilities at Edgewood Junior High. He added that the joint powers agreement provides that the City will be responsible for programming use of the outdoor facilities and that the schedule will be based on priority of use. Administrator Achen added that the only questionable part of the funding arrangement is that the City is committed to funding $25,000 in 1979, which will hopefully be covered by a State grant, but that the City would still be responsible for the $25,000 if the grant falls through. Mayor Pickar asked how much use the City would have of the facilities, in comparison to the school district. Park Director Anderson replied that the City will have a good amount of use of the ball fields, tennis courts, track and hockey rink, and that the school would have the use during the day, during school and the City would have the use after hours and during the times the school was not using the facilities. Councilmember Rowley questioned who would be responsible for the upkeep of the facilities. Park Director Anderson replied that at this point the City is under no obligation but that they might get more involved in the future. Councilmember Baumgartner questioned what the need was for knock -down hockey boards since they were available at Woodcrest and Sunnyside. Park Director Anderson replied that the hoards can be used for other activities, such as soccer and bailfield fences. Attorney Meyers reported that the statute authorizes schools and cities to enter into joint powers agreements but recommended that the insurance agency be contacted to have a rider put in the policy. Councilmember Baumgartner asked what action had been taken for the $25,000 grant. Park Director Anderson replied that the criteria had not been made available yet but if the requirements remained the same as the previous year, the chances for the City receiving a grant looked good. 4 ayes