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Fran Miron, Mayor explained that the City Council looks for direction from the Parks Commission in regards to this decision. City Council reviews policies issues on funding for staffing to assist in making final determinations on any positions. The Parks Commission was asked to weigh the need for a staff person to meet future goals. Schmidt made a motion, Berger second to approve the Parks Planner job description with contingency of some changes to the listed job requirements and recommended that it be brought to the City Council for approval. Debi Close, Parks Secretary took roll call. Strub - Aye Windisch - Aye Rauschendorfer - Pass Clark - Aye Taylor - Aye Berger - Aye Birch - Nay Schmidt — Aye Motion Carried. III. Further Discussion on Lions Park Scott Anderson, Public Works Director provided a proposal from Brand -X for skate park equipment for discussion. Jim Taylor made a motion, Berger second to direct staff to finalize cost of concrete slab, fencing, schedule a public meeting with vendors and Hugo youth. All Ayes. Motion Carried. IV. Discussion on Lions Park Teen Proaram Shayla Syverson, Economic Development/Parks Intern discussed the Memorandum on Teen programs in Lions Park. Richard Chakolis of WBL Community Services and Recreation, Shayla Syverson and Scott Anderson met with several teens to discuss a potential program to be offered and gathered input. Times/days, activities and types of programs were the main focus. After receiving feedback, a proposed calendar was created with a tentative schedule of activities based on the feedback. White Bear Lake Community Services and Recreation proposed to share costs of two employees to carry out the program. Strub made a motion, Clark second to allocate $1,500 for staffing cost and $500 for activity supplies and equipment for the teen program. All Ayes. Motion Carried.