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1989 Regular View City CounciUNAPRIVED --- July 24, ---- Regular Meeting Page Five ---- Page 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 Dolicy decision. :he 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 she feels this would save money in the long run. Motion/Second: Quick/Wuori to approve the installa- rlonof a metal arch culvert at the Silver View Park pathway ditch, option. 12 from the July 5 memo from Park Director Saarion, with the addition of a Bollard's tarrier. 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 .eeded, stating he felt the money could be used better elsewhere.