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I I I City of New Brighton f\1arch 23, 1982 asking all citizens to participate in what the development is to be and they would like the majority opinion to win out at the ballot box. Mr. Burdick finally stated that he urged the Council to reject the Master Plan and let the decision be made by the voters. Mayor Harcus' noted the earlier discussions in that Council could not hold an advisory referendum. Mr. Gayle Bromander asked what control New Brighton would have over the park if the master plan were developed. James Farnell, City Manager, stated by the agreement the City would be responsible for providing basic City services such as fire and police protection and would have responsibili ty for beach maintenance. In addition the City would be working with the County in regard to overall park maintenance and future capital expenditures. Mr. Bromander asked if Ramsey County could alter the Master Plan without approval by the City. The City Manager stated that any modifications to the Master Plan would require approval by both the County and the City. Mr. Gary Floss, 1444 18th Street NW, asked who the arbitrator would be in the event of a dispute between the County and the City. The City Attorney stated that the arbitrator would be the American Arbitration Society. Mr. Gary Floss stated he felt the majority of New Brighton citizens are either unaware of the issues involved or are not in favor of a regional park development. patricia Commers, 1732 14th Avenue NW, presented and read a letter from Mr. W. J. Breckenridge regarding the proposed development of the park. The Mayor with consent of the Council directed receipt of the letter from Mr. Breckenridge. Patricia Commers presented a letter that the Long Lake Improvement Association has forwarded to the Environmental Quality Board regarding the petitioning for ElL EIS. -s-