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Page 8 • July 29, 1996 Mounds View City Council Ms. Blanchard stated she felt this was a very good idea in that the city has a Park and Recreation Commission that knows the community and they can give suggestions. She would support Ms. Trude's suggestion. Ms. Trude stated she is only suggesting that the Park and Recreation Commission be authorized to suggest programs for the site. The suggestions would have to be brought back to the staff. She thinks however, that at some point the council should authorize staff to put the facility on the computer and allow it to be used like the other facilities. The site will be used for elections so not much can be done with the site prior to that time anyway. Mr. Whiting stated he is not sure that the city is in a position to try to implement programs in a short time over at the Be1Rae, however he does not see any harm in having the Park & Recreation Commission look at potential uses and programs that they may want to see over there. Those suggestions would need to come back to the Council and he would like to have staff evaluate manpower costs, etc. MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Blanchard to authorize the Park & Recreation Commission to suggest programs for use in the Bel Rae and report back to the Council. VOTE: 3 ayes 2 nays (Hankner & Quick) Motion Carried • Ms. Trude stated she would like staff to look at whether functions can be held at the Be1Rae and report back to the Council at a work session. Ms. Trude suggested that staff contact the telephone company to see if an outside telephone can be installed at city hall This would be especially helpful if an emergency arises after city hall is closed. Mr. Quick stated he voted against Ms. Trude's motion because he feels there is a lack of planning and he cannot support it on those grounds. He feels there has been ample time to do a lot of planning and the entire Be1Rae project could have been planned out in the time that the city has had. Report of Mayor Linke: Mayor Linke thanked everyone who was involved in the festival and the committee that put it together. He also reminded the public that the dates for those who are interested in filing for City Council seats will be from August 27, 1996 at 8:00 a.m. to September 10, 1996 at 4:30 p.m. Report of Administrator: Mr. Whiting stated he and the City Attorney both attended a meeting with two representatives from MAC regarding the use of the airport in Anoka County. Mr. Long, City Attorney noted that Mr. McCarty had raised an issue some time ago about whether or not MAC was in compliance with the airport decree that was entered into in 1986 at the Blaine/Anoka airport. At the meeting they went through all the documents. What needs to be determined is what percentage of aircraft out there exceed the 12,500 pound limit. From the licensed aircraft based there, it appears that 5% of the aircraft is above the weight limits. They will be providing the city with a listing of operations of the aircraft. This will include not only the aircraft based there but also others using the airport. After obtaining the information, it will be necessary for the city to determine what amount of aircraft exceeding the weight limits make the airport more than a "minor use facility". . Ms. Trude stated she would also like to get a legitimate telephone number for airport complaints. She has experienced, as have others, that when one calls the number listed, it is either busy or unanswered.