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City Council Minutes May 6, 1996 Page 5 8.1. 8.3, indicated that the County Road # 1 trail will be an impodant link for the Elk River trail system. He further requested that the County and City work together on the trail issues and at least keep these issues in mind during the planning process. Discussion was held regarding the theory of building larger lots so that people could recreate in their own yards as opposed to neighborhood parks. Mayor Duitsman and Councilmember Farber indicated that they supported neighborhood parks. Councilmember Farber indicated his concern regarding the need for a neighborhood park in the Lafayette Woods plat. Discussion was held regarding community recreation fields. Discussion was held regarding the possibility of having the youth organization charge a per-person fee to use the fields. The fees would be used to pay for and maintain the fields. Councilmember Scheel indicated she was opposed to charging for use of the fields. Councilmember Scheel stated she felt there should be an equal distribution for the cost of the fields. Discussion was held regarding the loitering and vandalism that has been taking place in the parking lot at Woodland Trails. Mayor Duitsman suggested that Phil Hals design some type of gate that would prohibit this activity. Councilmember Farber suggested that the City use the ordinance for enforcement. Buildinq and Zonin.q 1995 Annual Report Street and Parks 1995 Annual Report Due to the lateness of the meeting, these two agenda items were omitted until a later date. Consider 1996 Street Overlays Street Superintendent Phil Hals reviewed the list of streets he felt were in need of overlays. He also reviewed the timetable for these proposed projects. Councilmember Dietz indicated that he has received several calls regarding the possibility of extending sewer and water to the remaining areas in the western portion of the city. Councilmember Dietz indicated that the longer the City Council waits to do the project in the Riverview addition, the more expensive it will get, He further indicated that because the roads are in such poor condition, a decision should be made regarding the sewer and water issue. He stated that some of the homes in the area are 20 years old and have failing septic systems. He further stated that he feels the City Council owes it to the people to make a decision one way or the other. It was the consensus of the City Council to discuss this issue further at a future council meeting and to consider ordering a feasibility study at that time. Discussion was held regarding other issues in Phil Hals' memo to the Mayor and City Council. Discussion was held regarding sidewalks in the old core part of the city and whether it is better to use blacktop or concrete for the sidewalks. No action was taken on these issues.