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HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000038_pg167Page 9, August 25, 1975 Mayor Johnson read a letter from Representative Neisen advising that he plans to attend a future City Council meeting to discuss land use legislation. He would like any comments from Council as soon as possible to prepare for the 76 legilative session. COUNCILMAN HODGES' REPORT Councilman Hodges reported that he had attended a meeting concerning the warning sirens for civil defense. He said that our sirens along with several other communities were controlled by the weather bureau at the airport and that they were only blown for winds over 75 MPH. They ha..e no_:other policy to go by for the City of Mounds View. Mayor Johnson asked where the wind velocity is measured. zHe said the City of New Brighton blows there own but in order for us to do that our system would have to be redone. A11 of this is presently under study. COUNCILMAN BAUMGARTNER'S REPORT Councilman Baumgartner reported that the Park and Recreation Commission would meet Thursday,August 28, at 6:30 p.m. at city hall. Items for discussion include 1975 capital improvement plans for the 1975 budget, and priority expenditures that may be occurring in 1975 budget. A name of "Silver View" was selected as a park name for park property at County Road H2 and Silver Lake Road out of over 300 entries. A $5 gift certificate is to be given to nine winners and $2 gift certificates to five other contestants. Doug Bryant is to take pictures of Mayor Johnson handing out the certificates at the September 8th Council meeting. Councilman Baumgartner said that a preliminary 1976 operating budgethas been prepared by Doug Bryant. Councilman Baumgartner said the Park Use Policy on use of public facilities has been revised and accepted. It covers reservation of ball diamonds, softball tournaments,use of other athletic facilities (hockey and skating rinks, football fields), Use of buildings and picnic facilities. Councilman Baumgartner reported that Doug Bryant will explore the possibi- lity of obtaining money from Ramsey County to subsidize our contribution to Lakeside Park. The City does not have anything from Ramsey County Recreation at the present time and therefore we are going to Ramsey County for this. Councilman Pickar said he feels the general concensus of the Lakeside Park Commission is that they have no objections of looking for money through Ramsey County but objects to County taking over the park. MSP (Baumgartner- Hodges) to direct the Park and Recreation director to pursue the efforts to obtain monies from Ramsey County for use in Lake- side Park. MSP(Pickar- Hodges) to not include in discussion of County taking over Park.