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Elk River City Council Meeting July 24, 1995 Page 3 e 5.9a. Woodland Trails Park Phil Hals reviewed the Park and Recreation Commission recommendation to support the addition of concrete curb and gutter for the entrance road and parking lot at Woodland Trails Park. Phil Hals explained that matching grant funds could be used for the curbing. He further stated that if the money is used for the curbing, the total distance of trail that could be paved would have to be reduced. Mayor Duitsman indicated that he did not feel it would be a good use of funds to put in concrete curb and gutter in this area. He indicated he would rather spend the money on the trails. It was the consensus of the Council to use the funds for trails and not for curb and gutter. 5.9b. Slide Reolacement for Deerfield IV Park Street/Park Superintendent Phil Hals stated that the long slide located in the Deerfield IV Park is in need of repair. He stated that the slide has been dismantled for safety reasons. Phil Hals stated that the total replacement cost for the slide would be $4,537. Phil Hals indicated that this price would pay for a tube slide. e Councilmember Scheel questioned the warranty on the slide. Phil Hals indicated the slide comes with a one year warranty. Councilmember Scheel suggested taking the slide in during the winter months in order to preserve the material. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF A TUBE SLIDE AT $4,537 FOR DEERFIELD IV PARK. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 5.10. Consider Fire Deoartment Reauests for 1996 Benefit Level and Minimum Contribution and Relief Association Reauest for City Contribution Assistant City Administrator Lori Johnson indicated that before August 1 of each year the Fire Relief Association is required to certify its benefit level and required city contribution to the City Council. She indicated that the Relief Association is not requesting an increase in benefit level for 1996, however, a city contribution is required in 1996. Lori Johnson indicated that the State Auditor's Office has notified the Relief Association that the schedules filed for 1995 were incorrect and that the corrected schedules require a city contribution. She indicated that the only mandatory contribution in 1995 is $663. Mayor Duitsman indicated that his recommendation would be to approve the minimum contribution and to hold off on other contributions until the Compensation Task Force has completed negotiations. Randy Sykes indicated that the fire department is opposed to receiving the minimum contribution instead of the budgeted $17,500. e Tom Dillon indicated that by holding back the $1 7,500 contribution, the fire department is back to a 1981 pay range. Tom Dillon expressed the fire