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Mounds View City Council July 24, 1989 Regular Meeting Page Five -------------------------------------------------------------------------- • during heavy rainfall, and assist in future work in the area. Mayor Hankner explained this had been discussed at the agenda session last week, at which time the Council heard from residents in the area. Mr. Linke questioned the need for the culvert and how long it would take before a savings was realized. He stated he did not feel the City would experience a savings with the installation of the culvert. Mr. Minetor explained to Mr. Linke where the trail is being proposed, on higher elevation, and he reviewed maintenance problems experienced and how the current area washes out. Mr. Linke stated he felt the cost should come from the public works budget, not the park dedication fund. Mr. Minetor reviewed how expenses are allocated and stated the park maintenance fund would be the appropriate fund for this to come from. • Mayor Hankner stated this is a policy decision. The park development fund is for development and upkeep of the parks. and she reviewed a list of what the funds can be used for. She pointed out the decision to put the path through was made a year ago, and :the primary purpose for the culvert is to complete .the path. Motion/Second: Quick/Wuori to approve the installa- tion of a metal arch culvert at the Silver View Park pathway ditch, option #2 from the Jul y° 5 memo from Park Director Saarion, with the addition of a Bollard's barrier. 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried There was considerable discussion before the vote was taken on the motion. Mr. Minetor reviewed the funds the public works department deals with. He explained park main- tenance comes from the park department, not public works. Steve Golden, 7417 Parkview Drive, stated there is already a culvert and questioned why another one was needed, stating he felt the money could be used better elsewhere.