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City Council Minutes June 2, 1997 Page 2 Cliff Skogstad, Building Official, was present to explain the proposed sub-floor heating system for the ice arena locker room area (Agenda Item 6.5.) COUNCILMEMBER FARBER MOVED TO APROVE COST SHARING WITH YOUTH HOCKEY FOR ADDITIONAL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH SUB-FLOOR HEATING ALTERNATE, AND TO ADD SPRINKLING HEAD CORRECTIONS IN THE LOCKER ROOM AREA AS PART OF THE ICE ARENA CONSTRUCTION BUDGET. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. The PA system, security system and Zamboni machine for the ice arena were discussed. The Council directed staff obtain additional quotes for a PA system and security system and expressed their suppod for use of Equipment reserves and Capital Project reserves to fund these two items. The Council also directed the City Administrator to send a letter to the School District regarding their offer to share the cost up to $5,000 for the purchase of a PA system. Open Mike Dave Webber, resident of the Hohlen Trailer Park, questioned the status of the trailer park purchase. Mayor Duitsman explained the city ordinance requires the developer to pay relocation costs to the residents, but at this time, the developer has not made a decision to buy the property and it is likely they will wait until the feasibility study for extension of utilities is completed in mid-July. Pat Klaers noted the city attorney is reviewing the 9 month notice situation and will be advising the city on this issue. Lance Cunningham, representing Elk River Skateboards, Inc., was present to request permission to schedule a fundraising event at Orono Park for June 19, 1997. He distributed a proposal for the event and discussion followed. The Council directed Lance to meet with the Police Chief to discuss using the Orono Park location for late July and suggested the group proceed with an event on June 19th at the ice arena. Discussion followed regarding areas in the city where skateboarding is allowed. Phil Hals will be working with Jeff Asfahl for possible sites. The City Council recessed at this time (7:36 p.m.). The City Council reconvened at 7:45 p.m. Capital improvement Program (continued) The Council reviewed the 1997 Capital Improvement Program projects. Highlights of the discussion included the 197th and Highway 169 signalization, the 193rd and Evans intersection, the Highway 169 pedestrian bridge, surface water management issues, the Business Park Phase II project (see the 5/21/97 memo), the Naples Street project (see 5/28/97 memo), the Highland Avenue water and possible sidewalk and street project, and railing for the south side of the Orono Dam bridge.