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r x t Mounds View City CouncilPPROVIED June 25, 1990 Regular Meeting Page Two Mr. Linke presented a check in the amount of $5, 340.16 to Mayor Hankner, as a donation from the Lions Club to cover the shortfall from the spring clean-up day. Mayor Hankner thanked the Lions Club for their donations. Mayor Hankner closed the regular meeting and opened 6. Public Hearing the first public hearing at 7:22 PM. Consideration -of Silver View Ron Fagerstrom, of the Silver View Park Task Force, Park Improve- explained the purpose of the task force was to ment Plan develop the park and find the best manner to utilize the facility, for the use of everyone. Mr. Fagerstrom reviewed the report of the task force and their recommendations. Mayor Hankner clarified that no action would be taken by the Council this evening, and this was a public hearing to receive input from the residents. A question was raised concerning blacktopping of the pathways. Wayne Burmeister, of the Park and • Rec Commission, explained the thought process that was used by the Park and Rec Commission. Pam Starr, also of the Park and Rec Commission, further explained the rationale for blacktop, in making the pathways handicapped accessible. Millie Ash, of Lake Court Drive, stated there was a problem with all-terrain vehicles using the pathways, and blacktopping would increase that. Cliff Ash, of Lake Court Drive, questioned whether the City would ban bikes and skateboards from the park. Mayor Hankner replied that was not a considera- tion at this point, and the Council is just taking input now. Adeline, no last name or address given, stated the area needs to be made handicapped accessible, particularly for residents of the senior citizen building, and they must realize kids will be destructive with anything. Jerry Larson, of Mounds View Drive, stated the pond is going to pot and is being overrun with 411 lily pads. He added the DNR says it is healthy but he doesn't agree.