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_ DEPARTMENT OF PARKS. flECREATION AND FORESTRV J � o sue� Cff � NI U�IG 5 RAMSEVCOUNTY,MINNESOTA Y401 NIGHWAV 10 . MOUNDSVIEW,MINN.65112 pffiMD T0: parks and Recreation Commission FROM: Staff pATE; May 30, 1978 R6: Fencing Yolicy � Staff has completed the following research as directed by the Park Co�uission concerning Mr. Lamppa's reques[ for fence replacement on Red Oak Drive. Coat factors - The cost fox replacing the existing fence at 5119 Red Oak would be as follows: 75' of 6' chain link fence @$6.00/foot =$450.00 75' of 4' chain link fence @$4.00/foot = 5300.00 75' of 5' open wire fence (similar to existing) @$3.25/foot =$243.75 Other Communities Policiea on Pence Reolacement - Staff conferred with four other (Shoreview, Maplewood, Roseville & New Brigh[on) municipal departmenta and none of the ci[ies had a formal fence replacement policy. Each of the Parks and Recreation Directora s[ated tha[ they have an inFormal policy that they will no[ replace a private fence because of the precedent that it would set. They did atate that they would attevq�t to eliminate the problem at hand to prevent further occurrencea by an alternative means. The City of Maplewood has built fences bordering park property at the request of private residents because of noise and vandalism probleme. I[ should be noted in the Maplewood situations, their main consideration was as to vhether the fence would improve the exieting park environment. Location of Fence - I have attached a copy of the City fencing ordinance outlining the existing code xequimments. The two ma�or points are that the fence must be on the property of the individual conatructing the fence and the maxioum helght is 8'. I.egality of the Situatlon - Staff inet with Mr. Uick Meyera, City Attorney who discussed the following pointe: 1. The City can not legally spend public funds on private property.