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Mounds View City Council July 23, 2001 Regular Meeting Page 8 Council Member Thomas questioned how long this will add to the wearability of the surface. Mr. Ulrich explained this is a scheduled project about every three to five years. The drive lanes may wear more, but this particular material should last between five and seven years. MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Quick. To Award the Sealcoat Project of City Hall and Community Center Parking L ots to Road Surfacing Technologies for a Sum of $18,213 to be Funded From the Pavement Management Program Budget, 100 -4470-7050. Ayes - -- 5 Nays - -- 0 Motion carried. G. Compensation for Seasonal Golf Course Instructor Assistant to the City Administrator Reed explained the City Council gave direction to negotiate an independent contract at the last City Council meeting. Also, there has been discussion concerning whether there is a need for four positions to offer private lessons. Assistant to the Cit y Administrator Reed stated she spoke with the Clubhouse Manager, who advised that the Seasonal Golf Instructor position is needed. This position would be a Master Pro that would bring in clientele that would otherwise not have exposure to the Golf Course. Due to new information, the recommendation for compensating the instructor under an independent contract has changed. Assistant to the City Administrator Reed explained that City Attorney Riggs advised that a private individual cannot run private busi ness without compensation to the City for wear and tear. The independent contractor must compensate the City for use of the course rather than abiding by the original plan, which allowed the instructor to keep 100% of the fees generated from lessons, less the cost of range balls. Also, the independent contractor will receive $5.00 per student per lesson at the end of the eight -week program for Junior Golf Lessons. The golfers would pay the City directly for their lessons. Assistant to the City Administrator Reed suggested the effective date be July 23. Also backpay for lessons given after June 15 is recommended. City Attorney Riggs explained the Council can designate June 15 as a start date for back pay. Council Member Marty commented that this indiv idual is filling a need at the golf course. This individual would add an amenity to the city, yet does not receive city pay. He questioned whether the City should charge for the use of the driving range, parking lot, restrooms, and golf balls. City Attorney Riggs explained the City is a public entity and cannot give gifts away. He further explained that a private individual running a business on city or public property could use it without having to pay anything for the use of it. With 70/30 split ther e is a component that takes into account the use of the golf course. Therefore, the individual has a right to be on the golf course. Council Member Marty stated he had not had a chance to call around to see what fee the pros get at other courses.