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City Council Minutes August 18, 2003 ............................. Page 2 4.2. YMCA Update 4.3. 4.4. Mayor Klinzing provided an update of the August 14, 2003, YMCA Founder's Committee meeting. Park and Recreation Commission Update Director of Planning Michele McPherson discussed Park and Recreation Commission activities. She stated that the Elk River Tennis Association is requesting funds from the city to resurface the tennis courts at Vandenberge Middle School. John Barth-Stated that if costs are over the estimate, then the school district would pick up the additional expenses. He stated if maintenance is kept up on the tennis courts they should last fifteen years. Councilmember Dietz questioned if the $17,500 payment could be deducted from the Little Theatre payment the city sends in November. Mr. Klaers stated that he would need to check with school representatives. MAYOR KLINZING MOVED TO AMEND THE 2003 PARK CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000 TO ASSIST THE SCHOOL DISTRICT IN RESURFACING THE TENNIS COURTS IN 2003, WITH THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE SCHOOL DISTRICT REIMBURSE THE CITY FOR $17,500 IN 2004. COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Ms. McPherson stated that Tiller Corporation would like to formalize a Recreational Access and Use Agreement for property they own (that the city currently utilizes for recreational use), which is located north of Top of the World Park. She stated that the agreement clearly states the roles of Tiller Corporation and the city. City Attorney Peter Beck went over some proposed minor changes to the agreement. COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN MOVED TO APPROVE THE RECREATIONAL USE AND ACCESS AGREEMENT CONTINGENT UPON APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENT BY TILLER CORPORATION AND THE ATTORNEYS FOR BOTH SIDES. COUNCILMEMBER TVEITE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Go Driving School Request City Administrator Pat Klaers stated that this issue was before the Council on July 21, 2003, and that Go Driving School believes the city's involvement with another driver's education company creates an unfair competitive advantage. He stated that City Recreation received feedback from residents of a need for this type of service in the community. He stated a concern regarding how to respond to future complaints about Recreation infringing on private business. He stated that Recreation offers programs from golf to yoga and these programs are also offered by private businesses.