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June 3, 1980 Page 3 lighting was a crime detriment and was necessary in high density areas. Mr. Bill Patenaude asked if it was the intention to hold a hearing for each street light requested. Councilman Otto suggested that public hearing for street lighting requests be held at certain times of the year. General discussion was carried on regarding the notification of residents involved in the public hearings and how often a public hearing for street lighting should be held. Mayor Madsen suggested the City Administrator put together a policy regarding the need for street lighting, how the requests should be received, how often a public hearing should be held, and present it to the Council for approval. 9. Diseased Tree Contractor for 1980 The City Administrator indicated that the City would again be involved with the diseased tree program with the State of Minnesota and further indicated that the City had received prices for 1980 from Dick's Tree Service, last year's diseased tree contractor. The City Administrator indicated the City's experience with the tree contractor was very good. The City received no complaints from home owners and was generally pleased with the performance of the tree contractor. Council- man Otto asked .why residents were charged more than the City for the removal of the diseased trees. Mr. Runyon from Dick's Tree Service indicated that it was more difficult generally to get to privately owned trees, that the City trees were along the streets and in areas that it was easy to get at to remove them. The City Administrator indicated that the State program was reimbursement of 50% of the cost and the City, in turn, reimbursed the private citizen of 45% of their cost of removing the diseased tree. COUNCILMAN DUITSMAN MOVED APPROVAL OF THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO RENEW THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF. ELK RIVER AND DICK'S TREE SERVICE FOR THE REMOVAL OF DISEASED TREES FOR THE YEAR 1980. COUNCILMAN ~OTH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION PASSED 4-0. 10. Policy for Softball Field Reservations The City Administrator indicated that the City has received requests for reser- vation of the softball fields by individuals for use in. the month of July, and further indicated that at this time there was no policy as to whether the fields could be reserved or not and whether a fee would be charged. The City Adminis- trator indicated that the Rec Board was now scheduling softball fields for league play and suggested that the Rec Board also schedule reservation of the fiels for tournament play. Councilman Otto indicated he felt that it was a responsibility of the Rec Board and that the Rec Board should discuss with the Street Superin- tendent asfee for the cost of the reservation of the softball fields. Council- man Otto further indicated he felt it was not a Council policy and it was the Rec Board's responsibility to handle softball field reservations. It was the general concensus of the City Council that it was the responsibility of the Rec Board to schedule softball field reservations and to determine if a fee was feasible for the use of the softball fields. 11. Elk River Men's League Temporary Beer License The City Administrator indicated the Elk River Men's League had requested a temporary beer license for a one day event to be held at the park. Mr. Mark Lucas of the Elk River Men's League indicated it would be an event comparable to the J.C. 's event, either a fishing tournament or a softball tournament. Councilman Toth indicated that before a temporary license could be issued, the date would have to be specified and what event it was in conjunction with. Councilman Otto indicated that it was not possible to get a blanket license and that a specific date and happening would have to be specified. COUNCIL- MAN ENGSTROM MOVED THE REQUEST FOR A TEMPORARY BEER LICENSE BY THE ELK RIVER MEN'S LEAGUE BE TABLED UNTIL FURTHER INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED. COUNCILMAN DUITSMAN SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION PASSED 4-0.