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Page 3 — February 13, 2007 New Brighton Council Minutes The City Manager, Dean Lotter gave an overview of the Public Safety Commissions commendation, and introduced Sandy Breuer, Director of Parks and Recreation and Bob cobson, Director of Public Safety. ouncilmember Burg requested a joint work session with the Park and Recreation ommission, Public Safety Commission, and City Council members; to allow ample time for discussion. Councilmember Hoffman requested the reason for Public Safety Commissions recommendation to close the disc golf course. Bill Kerns, Chairperson of the Public Safety Commission gave an overview of the many discussions between the residents living on 12th Avenue NW. It was reported that about 15- 20 people are causing most of the problems associated with the disc golf course. The Public Safety Commission reviewed all the action steps taken in the past and suggested the closing of the course for 1 year to allow time for joint efforts between the Public Safety Commission and Park and Recreation Commission. Sandy Breuer, Director of Parks and Recreation reported that at the previous weeks Parks, Recreation and Environmental Commission, the recommendation was made to postpone acting on the recommendation of the Public Safety Commission until such time as the Parks, Recreation and Environmental Commission has had an opportunity to forward its recommendation on the same proposal. Councilmember Bauman stated it was her thought that the City needs to send a message to those users that have abused the rights given to them. Councilmember Bauman stated her concern is primarily for the residents on 12th Avenue NW. ayor Larson suggested referring the recommendation by Public Safety back to the Park d Recreation Commission for consideration. ouncilmember Burg reported she has spoke to many residents who frequently use the disc golf course. Councilmember Doffing asked Ms. Breuer if there was a design change that would alleviate the problems. Ms. Breuer explained there were a couple action steps taken, not at a great success. It was reported that a redesign would be quite costly. Parks, Recreation and Environmental Commission Chairperson; Jeanne Frischman reported that there is a very small number of people, about a dozen, who have caused problems beyond the parking issue, while there are 100 people who use the course without incident, most of them residents. It was the hope that the Public Safety Commission would address strictly the parking issue to allow for the Parks, Recreation and Environmental Commission top address other issues. Director of Public Safety Jacobson discussed various problems associated with restricting parking. Mr. Kerns stated that it can be difficult and time consuming for officers to track and enforce restricted parking. Councilmember Doffing offered a couple suggestions, the first being to prohibit alcohol consumption in Hanson Park, the second being signage to allow resident parking only. It was stated that neither suggestion could be voted on at this point, further discussion would be required. f cotion by Councilmember Hoffman, seconded by Councilmember Burg to accept the commendation of the Public Safety Commission and forward it to the Parks, ecreation and Environmental Commission for review and consideration, and a City ouncil work session with both commissions be scheduled as soon as possible to identify various options and implement an appropriate solution(s) regarding the disc golf course at Hansen Park by April 15, 2007. 5 Ayes - 0 Nays, Motion Carried