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Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 December 13, 1990 Consent Agenda, continued 14. CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION FOR RESTAURANT ON- SALE LIaUOR LICENSES TO ADAGIO, MAIN EVENT, TRI-CITY LEGION, SOUTH CHINA INN III, AND ON-SALE CLUB AND SUNDAY SALES LICENSES FOR NEW BRIGHTON EAGLES CLUB FOR JANUARY 1 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 1991; PROVIDED ALL INSURANCE AND OBLIGATIONS ARE SATISFIED. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried Public Hearing -none Council Business Samantha Orduno, Assistant to the City Manager, said the Human Rights Commission (HRC) explored handicap accessibility in City Parks. Maurie Anderson, Park and Recreation Director, said of the City's 9 parks, 7 have play equipment and other recreation facilities. Of the 7 parks, 3 have handicap accessible buildings, but many of the play areas are not accessible. He feels Hansen Park's equipment and access areas could be modified and serve as a pilot park.. If Hansen receives increased use from handicapped citizens, the remaining parks could be modified. Orduno read the HRC recommendation: "The New Brighton Human Rights Commission recommends that Hansen Park become a pilot park for structured upgrading to handicap accessibility. The use of the park by handicap individuals should be monitored in order to effectively evaluate plans to upgrade and/or modify other City parks. It is recommended that a policy be developed that will provide for handicap accessible equipment and access routes when equipment is replaced or repaired." Park Board will review the project and include it in the upcoming Capital Improvement Plan. The February Park Board meeting agenda will involve renovations to tennis courts, free-skating area and handicap accessibility. Williams confirmed the Park Board's responsibility in developing a recommended handicap accessibility policy. Motion by Williams, seconded by Rebelein, to ACCEPT HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION'S RECOMMENDATION AND DIRECT IT TO PARK BOARD. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried. Anderson said staff was directed to prepare a proposal for temporary use of the Miller Property which is a vacant parcel owned by the City and located East of Old Highway 8, north of 694 and West of 35W. After much research, a golf driving range is proposed to be constructed in such a way as to keep construction and start up costs low. This would allow for easier conversion of the site for development at a later date. Very little risk is associated if there is a two year or more commitment to operating a driving range. Consent Agenda Renewal of On- Sale Liquor Licenses Report 90-261 A Council Business Handicap Accessibility in Parks Report 90-262 Driving Range - Miller Property Report 90-263