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the survey in-house. She added that the students have been working with staff to produce <br />a survey document which will provide useful information in terms of planning for <br />Ramsey's future. <br /> <br />Finance Officer Hart suggested that postage and copying costs could be absorbed within <br />the existing administrative budget. At the end of the year, any overages could be covered <br />through reallocation from the contingency fund. <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Beyer and seconded by Councilmember Beahen to recommend <br />Council authorize necessary expenditures up to $264 for completion of the survey. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Hardin, Councilmembers Beyer, Beahen, Peterson <br />and Zimmerrnan. Voting No: None. <br /> <br />Case //3: Priority Street Lighting Update <br /> <br />Finance Officer Hart reported that the street lighting map, along with the most recent list of <br />priorities, has been forwarded to Police Chief Auspos for his review and proposed <br />changes. He will be working with Community Development Intern Kendra Lindahl and <br />the reviewed list of priorities and new cost calculations will be submitted for review and <br />approval at the Finance Committee meeting on June 27, 1995. <br /> <br />No Committee action was required. <br /> <br />Case #4: Discussion Regarding Licensing Group Homes <br /> <br />Councilmember Peterson questioned if when group homes come into a community, is there <br />prior notification by the State. <br /> <br />City Administrator Schroeder replied he wasn't sure. <br /> <br />Councilmember Peterson stated he attended the public hearing held by the Planning <br />Commission regarding this and he feels there are several "loose ends". <br /> <br />Councilmember Zimmerman felt it's best to leave this licensing up to the State. <br /> <br />Councilmember Peterson agreed, but felt that the State wasn't necessarily doing their job <br />regulating it. <br /> <br />Councilmember Beyer felt that we do not have enough staff to start dealing with this. <br /> <br />Mr. Schroeder offered to check on the status of the State legislature and report back to the <br />Committee. <br /> <br />Case #5: Approval of Fox park Budget and Development Plan <br /> <br />Community Development Intern Malaby stated that the 1995 Capital Improvement Program <br />contains approximately $75,000 for the development of Fox Park. Last summer, a <br />proposed plan was prepared but surveys of neighborhood residents' preferences suggested <br />some revisions to plan and budget. The consensus was on preservation of natural <br />environment and play equipment. Therefore, we have tried to emphasize both of these <br />things so we have a decent-sized playground and a lot of things that enhance natural <br />environment. The other important facet of the park development plan was tennis/basketball <br />courts, etc. These were fairly controversial in the survey; however, tennis courts were the <br /> <br />Finance Committee/May 23, 1995 <br /> Page 3 of 6 <br /> <br /> <br />