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Paqe 3 8/23/79 ^ Comnissioner Silvis suggested that the Ramsey County policy be considered far use in city parks also. Chairman Burmeister requested that the beer permit issue also be included in the survey by staff. Comnissioner Silvis asked whether liability is based upon numbers of peopie. Director Anderson replied that numbers of particfpants per party does not alter liability but does provide for greater potential of problems. Commissioner Scott inquired about the injured boy during "Festival in the Park". Director Anderson reported that the boy was fine and the City had no liability in the injury. New City Administrator-Clerk Jeff Nelson was introduced to the Commi ss i oners . Park Tour The Commissioners and staff took a small break to go on a tour of LambertParkand Oakwood Park tot lots. Staff asked for com- missioners input and opinion on the Lambert verticie wall. Commissioners felt that the wall should be constructed as de- signed with the verticle beight of eight feet. The deciston was made unanamously with the idea that the verticle height can always be shortened if need be. Mounds View Charter Comnission Draft Fall Recreation Brochure Camm9ssioner Linke expressed concern that the Charter Comnission requested input on the draft but allowed very little time for study and comnent on the draft. Comnissioner Scott asked staff's comnents on the Charter Commission Draft. Staff replied with no comnent on the issue. Comnissioner Linke made a mot5on that Chairman Burnieister draft a letter to the Charter Commission expressing concern that the Parks and Recreation Comnission did not have adequate time and copies to comment on the draft. Comnissioner Kuluvar seconded the motion. Motion passed with: 6 ayes 0 nays Staff will mail camplete copies of the draft to commissioners. . Program Supervisor Kvalhe9m reviewed the 1979 Fall brochure featuring special emphas55 on special events, new programs and activities. Comnissioner Linke suggested a bridge program in the evenings for men and women. Director Anderson comnented that the brochure and newsletter will be together as single mailing in 1980 in an effort to cut mailing costs. Chairman Burmeister asked about the city forestry tree cutting pro- gram. Director Anderson reported that approximately 80 trees have been cut down this past summer, a reductio� of past summers. � Lakeside Park Director Anderson reviewed the Lakeside Park report which outlines a lack of funds and no direct control by the C1ty of Lakeside Park operations. �