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Page Four April 20, 1981 10. LAWCON Grant Application The City Administrator indicated that the City is requesting Council approval for a LAWCON Grant pre-application that would deal with park improvements to the area known as the peat bog. The City Administrator indicated that the Lion's Club would acquire the approximate 20 acres of the peat bog and then donate it to the City, which then would be the City's match to the State's funds for the park development. The City Administrator indicated that the property owner, Mr. Bud Houlton, has been contacted regarding the City's intentions and that Mr. Houlton has agreed with the concept as long as it doesn't conflict with his ultimate goal of developing his property. Mr. Wally Fox, member of the Lion's Club, indicated that the Lion's Club was in favor of an open space park land in the middle of the City and felt that the specific area of the peat bog was a very favorable location. General discussion was carried on as to the type of park proposed. It was the concensus that the area would contain pathways, activity areas, roads, parking, open space, equipment for little children, grills and shelters; basically, a family park area. COUNCILMAN DUITSMAN MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO SUBMIT A PRE-APPLICATION. FOR A LAWCON GRANT. COUNCILMAN ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 10~. Softball Association 3.2 Beer License The City Administrator indicated that the Softball Association has requested a 3.2 beer license to be used Monday through Friday at the softball fields during the summer months only. COUNCILMAN TOTH MOVED TO APPROVE THE 3.2 BEER LICENSE FOR THE SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION. COUNCILMAN SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 11. Gopher Bounty Councilman Engstrom indicated that prior to the consolidation, the Township paid 509 for the gopher bounty, and now after consolidation, the City is paying 259 for the gopher bounty. Councilman Engstrom further indicated that Big Lake pays 509 and Ramsey pays 359 with an anticipated raise. Councilman Engstrom further indicated that he had discussed a subsidy from the County to the City for the gopher bounty with the County Attorney, Mr. MacGibbon, and Mr. MacGibbon indicated that the County could reimburse the City up to 509 for a gopher bounty. COUNCILMAN ENGSTROM MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO PAY 759 PER GOPHER FOR THE GOPHER BOUNTY, WITH THE COUNTY REIMBURSING THE CITY 259 PER GOPHER. COUNCILMAN TOTH SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 11~. Finance Committee Meeting Councilman Duitsman suggested the Finance Committee meet Wednesday, April 22 at 8:00 p.m. to discuss the Liquor Store Inventory and the final audit for 1980. 12. Appointment of Building and Zoning Administrator The City Administrator requested the appointment of the Building and Zoning Administrator be postponed until the next City Council meeting.