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December 7, 1983 Park .Board Minutes Page 5 Carlson asked about alcohol in the park. Ken Simons stated that no alcohol is allowed in Ramsey County. parks but Long Lake could be an exception if so desired. However.,. the park will not be .officially added to Ramsey .County. ordinance until-its completion~in 1985, therefore- no alcohol will be allowed in the park until that time. Ken Simons responded in the negative. John .Kelley stated he wanted a copy of the Park Board minutes, ordinances and resolutions.: Van Hatten said he has a problem with the park closing. Ken Simons stated the County is concerned with the equipment in the park during the developing. It may be a safety hazard if there-are people in the area of construction. Anderson stated that New Brighton's procedure is not as strict but we usually do not put up park rules until the park is com- plete. John Kelley asked about ice fishing on Long Lake. It was noted that there is an existing access. MOTION BY DAHL, SECONDED BY VAN HATTEN, THAT THE SOUTH SHORE OF-LONG LAKE BE AN ACCESS FOR SNOWMOBILES AND ICE FISHERMEN IN THE WINTER. MOTION PASSED. Ken Simons asked if the motions would be going to the Council for approval. Anderson and Blomquist saw no reason for them to be Council approved, V. New Business B. Long Lake. Joint Powers Agreement Anderson said. the Long Lake Advisory Committee and County staff have spent time designing facilities, mostly the bath house, beach fencing and gate. Have :met with. the architects and there is a difference of opnor~t~.nthe design aspects. The question that keeps coming up is who:will be operating the facilities and how will they be administered.. The Joint Powers Agreement gives the City permission to operate the beach and .other facilities but it expires in 1.984. Anderson recommends extending. the agreement in its .present form for 5 years. Have talked: to Met Council and'they said the decision is Ramsey County's. Anderson supports the extension because the City's .intention is to operate sensitive facilities in the. park to .ease-the impact of the park on the residents. We do have funds avail- able for operational costs from the money accrued from the sale of the park.