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City Council Meeting Minutes July 13, 1999 • Page 6 1 Motion by Marks, second by Faust to approve the extension of the ballfield backstop in Silver 2 Point Park using Option#3 as presented by WSB, Inc. at a cost of$4,059.50. 3 Motion carried unanimously. 4 Mr. Hubmer stated, with regard to the storm sewer drain grate, a fence was not initially installed 5 as the grate is not located near a pedestrian traffic area, and a fence would present maintenance 6 problems. He agreed to review the installation of the grate and the addition of a fence. 7 Ranallo asked when the park construction would be completed. Mr. Hubmer stated the 8 construction should be completed by Friday, July 23, 1999 if weather permits. 9 Ranallo asked what time construction commenced on Saturday, July 10. Mr. Hubmer stated he 10 understood the contractor began working before 8:00 AM in violation of the Council's recent 11 authorization of an 8:00 AM start time. He advised the City attorney could be consulted to 12 determine what action, if any, should be taken. He added the contractor will probably not work 13 another Saturday. • Mr. Wagner stated the Parks Commission also toured the Water Tower Park construction site and 15 is very happy with its progress. He added the Commission would like to hold a park dedication 16 on August 4 or 5 with the participation of the Council. Ranallo stated the Councilmembers 17 would be involved in a budget review on August 4. 18 Ranallo stated the dedication will be a good kick-off for VillageFest. Mr. Wagner stated the 19 Commission hoped to have a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the park entrance. 20 Mr. Wagner stated the Commission recommends that the pump house be painted in advance of 21 the park dedication. Ranallo stated that would be completed. He thanked Mr. Wagner for his 22 report, and urged him to convey the Council's appreciation to the Commission. 23 Mr. Wagner stated the Commission also discussed the proposed pocket parks. He added the 24 Commission's consensus was that residents near the pocket parks should have input into the 25 design of the parks. He noted the Commission would wish to be involved in park planning if the 26 double lot on Pahl Avenue is realized. 27 Mr. Hubmer stated the proposed design for the pocket parks in the home buyout locations has 28 been reviewed at neighborhood meetings. He added that some residents on the north end of St. 29 Anthony Boulevard expressed concern that their homes will be exposed to the boulevard through 30 the pocket park, and the design provides some tree cover to screen them. He noted the design also includes more trees along the boulevard.