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e e e Page 5 City Council Minutes March 7. 1988 The City Administrator informed the Council that the City has received preliminary approval of a pregrant application for the Railroad Trail. He indicated a final application will be submitted. He indicated that the final grant application would be looked upon more favorably if civic organizations would contribute to the purchase of the Railroad Trail. He indicated if this was not possible. a letter from certain organizations may also help. COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED TO USE CAPITAL PROJECT FUND S FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE RAILROAD TRAIL. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. The Council authorized the City Administrator to seek support of the railroad trail project from community organizations. -------------------------------------- The Council discussed the Park Board interviews held at the February 29. 1988. City Council meeting. The City Administrator indicated that both Byron Houghte1in and Marilyn VanPatten. whose terms have expired. are interested in serving again; therefore. only two of the three candidates interviewed will have to be appointed. It was the consensus of the City Council to delay a decision on the Park Board appointments until a later date. ------------------------------------------ Counci1member Tra11e suggested that the City look into the possibility of a City newsletter. He indicated communicating to the public was important and offered examples of City Newsletters from the City of Robbinsda1e. ------------------------------------------ There being no further business. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ADJOURN THE COUNCIL MEETING. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. ------------------------------------------- The meeting of the Elk River City Council adjourned at 10:10 p.m. ;r:f~ ~ Sandy Thackeray r Recording Secretary