04-30-2001 CC MIN - SPECIAL-JOINT

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City Council Minutes April 30, 2001 · What is the cost of making the changes? · What is the cost benefit of making the changes? · What is the implementation schedule? Page 3 Chair Kuester questioned if the direction the Commission is moving is acceptable to the Council. Councilmember Tveite indicated that there must be a compelling need for a change. He suggested looking at the issue with an objective eye to determine whether this would be a good investment for the city. He noted that if it were determined that it would be a good investment; he would be willing to consider the change. Councilmember Dietz noted that he was interested in pursuing the idea and feels it is a logical step to take considering the rate the city is growing and the current status of the Community Recreation organization. Mayor Klinzing indicated that the process must be coordinated with the budget process. She noted her concern about money and how it will fit in the budget. She further indicated she would have to see the results of how a Park and Recreation Department would offset some of the work and employee issues for Street and Community Recreation departments. Councilmember Kuester noted that this is a good time to be researching the issue while the city is doing long-range planning. Chair Kuester indicated that based on Council input, the Commission would pursue the issue. Hillside Mayor Klinzing indicated that the construction of County Road 12 is seriously affecting a private driveway that serves 3 residents off of County Road 12 to the South. As a result of having to cut the driveway at the end, the County will no longer allow access to the driveway at that point. She noted that the County is suggesting that the alignment of the driveway go through the Hillside Park area. She further indicated that the Council had previously said it was interested only in an easement through the park to facilitate a private drive. Mayor Klinzing suggested that the City consider some improvements to the entrance of the park at that particular area. She further suggested building a city street into the park that would provide parking in the area and to then take the private drive off the street part of the entrance to the park. Mayor Klinzing questioned if this is something the Park and Recreation Commission would see as a benefit to the area? Chair Kuester stated his concerns about possible adverse impacts to the park and the trails currently being developed but also noted that the Park and Recreation would be willing to review the issue at the next Park and Recreation Commission in May. The Council recessed at this time (7:00 p.m.).