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Page 4 e Recreation Board Minutes April 5, 1989 ~ Regarding park and recreation finances, for current and future projects, the City Council indicated that garbage tipping fees are not available or feasible at the present time. The Council encouraged the Recreation Board to utilize the availability of community revenues from such non profit organizations as the Legion Club. The City Council indicated the unlikelihood of a park and recreation referendum being successful until the community got larger and its tax burdens were reduced. The Recreation Board was encouraged by the Council to apply for LAWCON Grants for appropriate park development and land purchases. It was noted by the City Administrator that the Recreation Board has limited input in the Annual General Fund City Budget but has significant input in the Annual Capital Outlay Budget (use of Park Dedication Fees). Regarding projects for 1989, the City Council indicated that no LAWCON Grants should be submitted in 1989 for the purchase of the Houlton Farm as this is not a feasible economic purchase at this time and Mr. Houlton will not consider such a sale at this time. The City Council indicated its support for the construction of a new warming house in Handke Pit through City funds in spite of this expenditure not being included within the City General Fund Budget. It was noted that Park Dedication Fees could finance this expenditure and that the 1988 estimate for this item was $7,000. e COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE EXPENDITURE OF APP~OXIMATEtY $7.000 or PARK DEDICATION FEES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW WARMING HOUS! AT HANDKE PIT. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. The City Council acknowledged that this was the first expenditure of municipal funds on school property for City recreational purposes. It was acknowledged that in order to increase park and recreation opportunities in the future, these type of expenditures and cooperation with the School District will be needed. The City Council stated its support for the recommended refinement of the cross country skiing trail system. developing the access/parking for Woodland Trails Park. and the development/control access and parking for the railroad trail. The City Council declined to speculate on 1990 and beyond park projects. The City Council discussed with the Recreation Board the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission Ordinance. The City Council indicated that it was their desire to have the park and recreation group function in a similar manner to the Planning Commission. which is strictly advisory to the City Council. 6. Athletic Association Task Force e This agenda item was tabled until the next meeting. 7. Ohter Business Nothing was introduced under this agenda item.