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City Council Minutes Page 2 January 21, 2003 ............................. study for 4m Street, Boston Street, and Concord Street. They also completed a performance review for the Utilities General Manager. 4.2. NCDA Update Senior Planner Scott Harlicker provided the Council with an update of the January 9, 2003 NCDA meeting. 4.3. Park and Recreation Commission Update Director of Planning Michele McPherson provided an update of the Park and Recreation Commission meeting of January 8, 2003. Ms. McPherson stated that the city received letters of resignation from Park and Recreation Commissioners Tim Sladek and Tom DeWall. COUNCILMEMBER TVEITE MOVED TO ACCEPT THE LETTERS OF RESIGNATION WITH REGRET FROM COMMISSIONERS TIM SLADEK AND TOM DEWALL. COUNCILMEMBER KUESTER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Ms. McPherson stated that residents living near Highlands East Park have petitioned the city to develop the park with playground equipment. She stated that development plans had been halted in the past due to residents that were opposed to the development of the park. Ms. McPherson recommended the city determine the interest of the whole neighborhood. COUNCILMEMBER TVEITE MOVED TO DIRECT THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION TO CONDUCT A NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING REGARDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF HIGHLANDS EAST PARK. COUNCILMEMBER KUESTER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Ms. McPherson reviewed the Lions Park Master Plan. She outlined three options for the layout of park amenities. She discussed the concerns and comments of the Park and Recreation Commission and the Lions Club. Ms. McPherson reviewed the proposed development of a skate park at Lions Park. She stated that the street department could contribute $24,000 in labor by hauling fill material to the skate park site. She stated that the skateboarders would be responsible for acquiring funds of approximately $35,000 for equipment in the skate park. The total skate park project, including city labor but not any purchase of fill materials, is estimated at $128,500. Councilmember Motin stated that he favors both the Hillside East and Lions Park projects but is concerned about their timing due to the state budget deficit, which may also affect the city's budget. Councilmember Dietz asked about the insurance liability of the skate park. COUNCILMEMBER TVEITE MOVED TO APPROVE THE MASTER PLAN FOR LIONS PARK AND TO ALLOW STAFF TO CONTINUE WORKING WITH THE LIONS AND THE LOCAL SKATING COMMUNITY ON THE