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May 12, 1975
Watershed District are satisfactory or attractive. He thinks we should have
our engineer look into a plan for overall drainage.
Mayor Johnson agreed that the holding ponds at Mounds View Square were not
very attractive. He said Ridgedale has the same type of thing, and it blends
in quite well with the surrounding area.
Councilman Baumgartner's Report
Councilman Baumgartner reported that the Park and Recreation Commission met
last week and reviewed the entries for the "Name -A- Park" contest. There are
approximately 400 entries which will be narrowed down to five park titles
in the next meeting Wednesday, May 21. These five will be discussed and one
selected.
Councilman Pickar's Report
Councilman Pickar said the Lakeside Park Commission met last Thursday but he
was unable to attend the meeting. Judy Rowley member of the Lakeside Park
Commission, was present in the audience. She reported that Randy Christenson,
superintendent of Lakeside Park, said the park was being cleaned up and that
ballfield permits would be required. The slide arrived and is waiting to be
installed.
NSP has been asked to give an indication of what another light would cost.
Band concerts are planned for Wednesday night, puppet shows for Monday after-
noons and a plug -in for amplifiers is needed.
Mayor Johnson asked if the tennis courts would be in use this summer. Mrs.
Rowley said there are two nets up now and the courts will be left as is this
year, because the slide cost so much.
desks
Councilman Pickar asked about refinishing of the /file cabinets for the new
addition. Administrator Achen said we are receiving bids on them now. Very
few bidders can replace the tops, and few are able to do the painting in our
building. We would like to contract with a firm that will do the work in
house.
Councilman Shelquist's Report
Councilman Shelquist presented the minor subdivision request of Lloyd Bardwell.
There is a low area at one end which may cause a problem for future develop-
ment. The Planning Commission voted for approval subject to an eight foot
road easement on the west lot on Spring Lake Road.
MSP ( Shelquist- Hodges) to approve the minor subdivision request of Lloyd Bardwell
to creat 120' X 130' lot facing County Road J, both lots to be subject to park
dedication and a ten foot utility easement that lines up with the back lot
lines of the two lots immediately to the south. 4 Ayes
1 Naye