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.NEW BRIGHTQN PARK BOARD. MIDTUTES MP_RCH: 2 ~ 19 8 3 .,+ I. The meeting was called to-order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairperson Gunderman II. All members were present. III. The minutes of the January 5, 1983 meeting were approved as submitted. IV. Councilman Blomquist gave the Council Report, V. New Business A. Hansen Play Area Development Maleah Massett, Landscape Archi, ect, described the planning process used to design the play area at Hansen Park. Anderson explained that the equipment planned for the. area would be mostly of wood construction and similar to equipment recently installed at other New Brighton Parks. He further stated that most of the equipment would be installed during the summer of 1983. Jackie Mullaney, 593 17th Ave. was present and made. the following observations -she talked to many of her neighbors and they are very pleased to see the project in progress -concern was expressed that the basketball court be built. on stable ground -several area residents had called and expressed strong support-for. the basketball court B. Draft Resolution Regarding Use of Long Lake-Park Funds Dave-Van Hatten questioned why the Park Board's request that money. be added to the fund on a yearly-basis had not been in-- corporated into the resolution, .Anderson replied that s aff felt, that while the idea was admirable, it wasn't likely that excess funds would be available. Ken Johnson suggested that a unanimous vote of the Council be required to reduce the principal. Roger Blomquist suggested that a strong majority be required. E11en Dahl suggested that a strong majority and review by the Park .Board be required. Motion by Van Hatten, seconded by Johnson recommending that the first whereas of the resolution be amended to include language requiring a 4/5 vote of the Council to reduce the principal.... Lotion by Dahl, seconded by Johnson, to amend the motion to include a review by, the Park Board if a decision is made~-to reduce the prncieal.