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Minutes
Council Meeting
Special- Workshop
September 23, 1996
1. Mayor Kuchera called the meeting to order at 7 :00 P.M.
Members Present: Kuchera, Galler, Fitch, Ristow, Gamer.
Members Absent: None
Also Present: City Administrator Erar, Parks and Recreation Director Bell, Recreation
Supervisor Lillejord.
2. City Administrator Erar explained the purpose of the workshop was to present
information and gain feedback from Council which would allow staff to proceed with
requesting Township participation in funding City recreation programs.
3. Parks and Recreation Director Bell presented the costs of the various recreation
programs. Included in the study were Empire, Castle Rock and a portion of Eureka
Townships. Mr. Bell stated that the costs were operation costs only and did not include
capital improvements, such as pool reconstruction. Further discussion on Township
participation included:
. Approach the Townships now so their March budget period could be met for 1998
funding.
. Set up either a joint Council / Township meeting or a meeting of representatives from
the various entities. Do this as soon as possible.
. The 1997 budget does not include these potential revenues.
. Resident / non-resident fees could be eliminated.
. Add Township members to the Parks and Recreation Commission or set up a
Community Parks District, which would advise the governing bodies on park issues.
. Income from the Townships would be for operational expense only and these funds
could be placed in a separate account for further park improvements.
The consensus of Council was to direct City Administrator Erar to contact the Township
Clerks and request a meeting with either the full Boards or Board representatives to
discuss these issues.
4. Motion by Fitch, second by Gamer to adjourn at 7:32 P.M. APIF, Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
"J- ..JC~~
James Bell
Parks and Recreation Director