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-..._, <br />OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS PAGE 8 SEPTEMBER 20, 1.993 <br />Councilmember Trude commented that she is concerned that the • <br />homeowners in the area will feel the cities have abandoned the park <br />if there is a name change. Councilmember Trude asked if the Spring <br />Lake Park councilmembers have discussed this possibility. <br />Mayor Wells stated that this issue has not been brought up to the <br />Council. <br />Councilmember Trude stated that it would be her perception upon <br />seeing a sign for Lakeside Lions Park, that the Lions had <br />established the park for the cities. Councilmember Trude stated <br />that she would also believe the cities no longer contribute to the <br />upkeep of the park, which is not true. <br />Mayor Linke stated his understanding that the Lions are primarily <br />contributing to the infrastructure of the park while the cities <br />continue to support the basic upkeep of the park. Mayor Linke <br />stated that this should become part of the history of the park. <br />Councilmember Trude commented that perhaps they should call their <br />city hall Mounds View Lions City Hall as their Lions have <br />contributed much to the plantings and upkeep of the grounds there. <br />Mayor Linke reminded both Councils that both cities continue to <br />contribute approximately $7,500 per year towards the park fund and • <br />will continue to do so with the park being managed by both Parks <br />and Recreation Departments. <br />Councilmember Trude asked if this issue needs to be decided tonight <br />and Mayor Linke replied negatively. <br />Mayor Linke indicated that the Mounds View City Council will <br />address this issue at their regular Council meeting. <br />Councilmember Blanchard reiterated her concern that the people who <br />established the park should not be forgotten. <br />Mayor Wells agreed, stating that no matter what the Lions have done <br />or will do, the cities will and should always remember the original <br />founders. <br />Mayor Linke asked if there should be some kind of plaque or sign <br />erected recognizing the founders and Mayor Wells agreed. <br />Mayor Wells added that Spring Lake Park will also be bringing this <br />issue back for discussion at a regular Council meeting. <br />Mayor Wells stated-that he would like to discuss another topic <br />related to Lakeside Park and that is, the annual budget. Mayor <br />Wells stated his concern that each year, both cities automatically • <br />put $7,500 into their budgets for the operation and maintenance <br />