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Page 9, <br />August 25, 1975 <br />Mayor Johnson read a letter from Representative Neisen advising that he <br />plans to attend a future City Council meeting to discuss land use legislation. <br />He would like any comments from Council as soon as possible to prepare for <br />the 76 legilative session. <br />COUNCILMAN HODGES' REPORT <br />Councilman Hodges reported that he had attended a meeting concerning <br />the warning sirens for civil defense. He said that our sirens along <br />with several other communities were controlled by the weather bureau <br />at the airport and that they were only blown for winds over 75 MPH. They <br />ha..e no_:other policy to go by for the City of Mounds View. Mayor Johnson <br />asked where the wind velocity is measured. zHe said the City of New <br />Brighton blows there own but in order for us to do that our system <br />would have to be redone. A11 of this is presently under study. <br />COUNCILMAN BAUMGARTNER'S REPORT <br />Councilman Baumgartner reported that the Park and Recreation Commission <br />would meet Thursday,August 28, at 6:30 p.m. at city hall. Items for <br />discussion include 1975 capital improvement plans for the 1975 budget, and <br />priority expenditures that may be occurring in 1975 budget. <br />A name of "Silver View" was selected as a park name for park property <br />at County Road H2 and Silver Lake Road out of over 300 entries. <br />A $5 gift certificate is to be given to nine winners and $2 gift <br />certificates to five other contestants. Doug Bryant is to take <br />pictures of Mayor Johnson handing out the certificates at the September <br />8th Council meeting. <br />Councilman Baumgartner said that a preliminary 1976 operating budgethas been <br />prepared by Doug Bryant. <br />Councilman Baumgartner said the Park Use Policy on use of public facilities <br />has been revised and accepted. It covers reservation of ball diamonds, <br />softball tournaments,use of other athletic facilities (hockey and skating <br />rinks, football fields), Use of buildings and picnic facilities. <br />Councilman Baumgartner reported that Doug Bryant will explore the possibi- <br />lity of obtaining money from Ramsey County to subsidize our contribution to <br />Lakeside Park. The City does not have anything from Ramsey County Recreation <br />at the present time and therefore we are going to Ramsey County for this. <br />Councilman Pickar said he feels the general concensus of the Lakeside <br />Park Commission is that they have no objections of looking for money <br />through Ramsey County but objects to County taking over the park. <br />MSP (Baumgartner- Hodges) to direct the Park and Recreation director to <br />pursue the efforts to obtain monies from Ramsey County for use in Lake- <br />side Park. <br />MSP(Pickar- Hodges) to not include in discussion of County taking over <br />Park. <br />