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City Council Minutes Page 7 <br /> May 4,2015 <br /> Councilmember Westgaard stated this celebration never was a city function but the <br /> city increased their level of participation when the Chamber of Commerce stopped <br /> hosting. He feels the additional cost of$10,000 will cover the expenses of holding <br /> this event at Lake Orono, and while he understands the additional expenses for <br /> police service, he did not feel the need to increase a cost for parks maintenance that <br /> would not already be in place at Lake Orono. He states a community group or <br /> organization needs to step up and take it over with the knowledge that the city would <br /> assist with added incremental services. <br /> Mr. Portner explained the increase costs for parks maintenance,which included the <br /> need to rent portable lights, additional toilets, and additional trash receptacles. <br /> Councilmember Wagner stated Katie Shatusky and her group would be willing to <br /> step up to fundraise. She asked for clarification on what costs the city would be <br /> responsible for paying and what the fundraising dollars would pay for. <br /> Councilmember Olsen stated he was disappointed that the lake association has <br /> disbanded and felt those homeowners would make good fundraising campaigners. <br /> Chief Nierenhausen explained his perspective around the transition of holding the <br /> fireworks show at Lake Orono versus Lions Park. He explained the parking, crowd, <br /> and traffic concerns when the event was held at Lake Orono. He noted a <br /> considerable portion of attendees to the event being held at Lake Orono are non- <br /> residents driving from outside the area, in comparison to the attendees at Lions Park, <br /> which were mainly city residents. He explained the different crowd attendees at each <br /> location and noted the Minnesota State Patrol and Sherburne County Sheriff's <br /> Department staff would not be needed for assistance if the event were held at Lions <br /> Park. <br /> Councilmember Burandt stated she would like to see it held at Lions Park due to <br /> public safety concerns. <br /> Councilmember Wagner felt a deadline should be in place for the public group to <br /> step forward and commit to the event. <br /> It was the consensus of the council to have staff creates a policy for an upcoming <br /> council vote outlining timelines, funding requirements, and required permits. <br /> 10.2 Snow and Ice Control Policy <br /> Ms. Fischer presented the staff report, outlining the areas of discussion were the <br /> winter overnight parking ordinance (2-6 a.m.), proposed swing-away mailboxes, <br /> residents moving snow in violation of state law, and why certain sidewalks weren't <br /> plowed. <br /> Chief Nierenhausen explained the winter parking ordinance woes and the challenges <br /> even after the city educates the public. <br /> P O W E R E D 0 Y <br /> 1`4M <br />