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Mounds View City Council September 24, 1990 Regular Meeting Page Five .Mayor Hankner stated revisions to the plan have been 10. Consideration discussed, however, they neglected to discuss the of Resolution issue of lights on the softball field. She noted No. 3090 residents of the area have been quite adament Approving the about not wanting the fields lit. Silver View Park Dave Radermacher, 7421 Parkview Drive, stated he Improvement had been on the Task Force and they discussed lights Plan and determined they were not economical nor needed very often. The park is supposed to close at 10 PM and not much playing time would be gained by adding lights. He added there are other, ,higher priorities for the park. Councilmember Wuori noted there is security lighting on the picnic shelter, and there would be a double message if security lighting was placed on the trails, since the park is supposed to close at 10 . Councilmember Paone recommended listening to the homeowners requests . Councilmember Blanchard stated this is a living document which will be changing year to year and she is not sure it is necessary to put a statement in_ ilioncerning lights on the softball field. She noted ights are not wanted now but that may change in the future . - • Mayor Hankner stated that although it is a living document, it cannot be changed at will, that a public hearing process must be followed. She added she would support putting a statement in. Councilmember Quick stated he felt strongly that no lights should be planned for the softball fields, and that security lighting would be needed. He added the Council worked out a security lighting plan for all parks in the system and it has already proven to reduce vandalism where they are in use. Motion/Second: Wuori/Quick to approve Resolution No. 3090, approving the Silver View Park improve- ment plan as amended, contingent upon the addition of wording that states no lights on the softball fields. 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Gary Jones, 7405 Parkview Drive, questioned whether fieference to a district park had been removed. Mayor Hankner stated it had.