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City Council Minutes July 1, 1991 Page 4 e had previously authorized the purchase of one 6 foot cut mower and one 12 foot cut mower. He indicated that staff is reconsidering the need for one small mower and one large mower due to the possibility of the City maintaining the school district athletic fields. It was the consensus of the Council to review item 5.5 prior to making a decision on this issue. 5.5. Review Park and Recreation ReQuests The Council discussed the extent of City commitment and participation in the youth recreation programs; field development and maintenance; and with future school district recreation improvement projects. Discussion was also held regarding the joint City/School site (near the Community Education building) and the fact that the School District is proposing to build the school public works building on City property. The City Administrator indicated that the School District has submitted a Conceptual Plan for the City's review. He further indicated that Staff is looking for a consensus to move forward in refining this plan. e Councilmember Kropuenske suggested implementing a user based fee to prevent the full additional tax burden from falling on the Elk River taxpayers for the maintenance of athletic fields. Councilmember Holmgren indicated that it has already been on record that the Council favors the user fee approach. Councilmember Schuldt indicated that he does not feel it is fair to the Elk River residents for the City of Elk River to use City funds, equipment and manpower for school recreation improvement projects because the Elk River residents would be double-taxed from both the School District and the City. Mayor Tralle indicated he would like to discuss this issue at a future meeting with a representative of the School District. It was the consensus of the Council to have staff continue discussions wi th the School District and further that there were no problems with the concept presented by the School District other than legal questions that may have to be resolved pertaining to the location of the buildings. It was also the consensus of the Council that Dr. Flannery be informed of the Council's feelings toward the user fee theory and further that the Council feels it may not be appropriate for the City to maintain existing school athletic fields. 5.4. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ACCEPT THE BID FROM MACQUEEN EQUIPMENT FOR THE EXCEL HUSTLER MODEL 340 IN THE AMOUNT OF $24,500 TO INCLUDE THE ROLL-OVER PROTECTION. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. e Councilmember Kropuenske requested Phil Hals to negotiate a possible price break should the City purchase another 12 foot mower by July 25, 1991. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0.