HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000046_pg064March 13, 1978 Page 4
Councilmember Rowley asked if the items purchased by the Festivities
Commission would be available to other City groups, such as the Park
and Rec Department. Administrator Achen replied that they would be
as long as someone accepted responsibility for them.
Acting Mayor Hodges stated that he would like to see a light or
electric outlet in the park shelter. Councilmember Ziebarth added
that he would be in favor of trying to light and protect the lighting
in the park shelter.
Councilmember Baumgartner stated that Staff and the Park and Recrea-
tion Department should be directed to look into outside lighting and
make a recommendation to the Council.
MSP (Ziebarth- Rowley) to recommend the expenditure from the contin-
gency fund as listed with the stipulation that Council approve $500
maximum on the cost of electric service to the park shelter, and that
the Staff and Park and Recreation Deparment should look into light-
ing for the park shelter. 4 ayes
Administrator Achen reported that he has a proposal from the Park
and Recreation Department to conduct a community gardening program
at Silver View Park. The area would be 160 feet square, with the
individual lots being 15'x15', with the land being rototilled. The
charge would be $5 per lot per year to each person. Administrator
Achen added that the gardening program would require the installation
of a sand point well but that the type of pump needed had not yet been
determined.
Administrator Achen reported that the Park and Recreation Department
plans to generate approximately $500 in income from the lots and
that the cost of the well should be between $200 and $250, and the
cost of signing should be about $50. He added that the tree inspec-
tor has a background in gardening and intends to conduct some classes
as part of the Park and Recreation programs. The Park and Recreation
Department also intends to have some type of produce market to sell
what is grown.
Councilmember Baumgartner asked if the City had received requests
for such a program and expressed concern that the cost of the well
and signing might not be covered if all the lots are not leased out.
Administrator Achen replied that if the costs were not covered, it
would cause a deficit in the budget. He added that people would be
able to lease more than one lot, only after all the single requests
had been filled.
Councilmember Ziebarth questioned how the $5 fee was determined and
added that he did not feel the City should get rich over the program
but that they should definitely protect their investment.
Administrator lichen replied that the Park and Recreation Department
director most likely made estimate of $5 from his previous experience
with the City of Maplewood,which had a similar program. He added that
the program is not a money making venture but more of an opportunity
for the citizens to learn gardening.
MSP ( Ziebarth- Rowley) to accept the Park and Recreation Department
guidelines for the gardening program. 4 ayes