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I I I Council Meeting Minutes August 25, 1998 Page 2 Consent A~enda. continued 2. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL TO WAIVE THE READING AND ADOPT THE RESOLUTION DECLARING COSTS TO BE ASSESSED, ORDERING PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS, AND SCHEDULING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT HEARINGS ON PROJECT 97-1,98-6, AND 98-7 FOR SEPTEMBER 22, 1998, AT 7:30 P.M. 3. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF EXEMPTION FROM LAWFUL GAMBLING LICENSE FOR THE NEW BRIGHTON EAGLES AUXILIARY #3718 FOR OCTOBER 10, 1998. 4. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED REGULATORY AGREEMENT PERTAINING TO THE REFINANCING OF THE BRIGHTONDALE ASSISTED LIVING PROJECT. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried Public Hearing - None Council Business City Manager Matthew Fulton presented a petition from Silver Oak Park residents opposing installation of two tennis courts which Council authorized in May. The petition reflects disagreement within the neighborhood of the type of capital park improvements to install. It is recommended that Council receive the petition and direct staff to work with the neighborhood to resolve the issue. Samuelson believes the issue merits further investigation. Gunderman is sympathetic, however, Council approved and promised these courts many years ago and would not recommend revisiting the issue. John Angelucci, 301 Oakwood Dr., noted the changes in the neighborhood since the original park plan was proposed. He feels the question is how to best suit the park's purpose for the neighborhood, and most do not want the courts. Also, many residents were not notified of previous discussions regarding the courts. Deborah Hanson, 365 Oakwood Dr., walked door to door, and found only three people who showed interest in the courts. The majority have children or grandchildren who use the park for soccer and baseball, and feel it would be a shame to remove an open space and replace it with occasionally used courts. Benke acknowledged a decision had been made, however, the substantial number of signatures commands some type of dialogue. Dave Swenson, 1693-3rd St., remembers when the courts were originally proposed 18 years ago, and the residents fought with the developer to donate park land. He does not believe there is need for additional play areas when there are currently soccer and baseball fields, a sliding hill, and other play areas. He believes the courts should have been installed years ago, and feels it is ridiculous the City has not begun construction. Consent Agenda Special Assessment Hearings Date Report 98-168 Resolution Eagles Gambling License Report 98-169 Brightondale Refinancing Report 98-170 Council Business Silver Oak Park Tennis Courts Report 98-171