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PARK CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
October 7,2003
The meeting convened at 9:38 p.m.
Present at the meeting were Councilmembers John Basill, Jim Brimeyer, Paul Omodt, Susan
Sanger, Sue Santa, Sally Velick, and Mayor Jeff Jacobs.
Staff present: City Manager(Mr. Meyer), City Attorney (Mr. Scott), Parks and Recreations
Director(Ms. Walsh), Environmental Coordinator(Mr. Vaughan), Parks Superintendent(Mr.
Beane), and Recording Secretary (Ms. Samson).
1. Boulevard Trees
During budget discussions, Staff proposed turning back boulevard trees, and is now presenting
recommendations for a transition from City Staff maintaining the boulevard trees to residents
maintaining boulevard trees. Tonight, Staff is also presenting a revised tree ordinance for
Council's consideration.
Mr. Vaughan reported that tree removal is expected to continue into the winter season. Mr.
Meyer said tree trimming is a major task, and he would like to stay within budget parameters.
One of Mr. Meyer's objectives is to maintain a reduced tree trimming crew.
Councilmember Sanger said a priority should be placed on diseased trees, and she suggested that
perhaps tree trimming maintenance could be initiated on a per neighborhood basis, i.e , a
neighborhood could hire a contractor to get a better price.
There was Council consensus to follow Staff's recommendations regarding the subsidy policy as
stated in the October 7th Staff report.
Mr. Vaughan stated that there are three classes of trees: diseased, hazardous, and general
trimming.
There was Council consensus to follow Staff's recommendations regarding Staff's proposal.
2. Outdoor Skating Rinks
Ms. Walsh briefly discussed skating rinks. Ms. Walsh said she would like to open three more
skating rinks.
Councilmember Omodt asked Ms. Walsh if it would be possible to keep picnic tables out for
skaters to use. Ms. Walsh said that could be done.
Most of the Council would like Staff to flood three more rinks, however, Council does not want
to add additional Staff to do that.
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Ms. Walsh commented that the City will shave ice on the rinks on a weekly basis.
3. Off-Leash Dog Area
Ms. Walsh provided a brief update on the pursuit to gain access to property that is owned by the
City of Minneapolis for an off-leash dog area, and St. Louis Park has been working
cooperatively with the City of Edina. Ms. Walsh reported that the City of Minneapolis is not
interested in working with St. Louis Park to fence the site and market it as an off-leash area.
Ms. Walsh asked Council if they would like to have her pursue other sites in St. Louis Park. The
response from the Council was divided. Staff will explore other sites.
Mr. Meyer stated that the off-leash area would need to be a fairly large area, i.e., about two acres.
4. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 10:18 p.m.
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