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<br />I <br /> <br />I <br /> <br />I <br /> <br />City of New Brighton <br />May 24, 1983 <br /> <br />Page Three <br /> <br />Council Business <br /> <br />Mr. Mark Anderson representing the New Brighton Stockyard Days <br />Stockyard Days, Inc., was present to review Report #83-136 <br />the plans for this year's Stockyard Days Celebration. <br />Mr. Anderson noted that they had decided not to <br />have the amusement rides at Veteran's Park, and <br />therefore were looking in the vicinity of the <br />maintenance building - Hanson Park area as a possible <br />location for the Fire Department Waterball Tournament. <br /> <br />Councilmember Schmidt stated he wished to compliment <br />Stockyard Days, Inc. and staff for the presentation <br />as this was by far the most complete report that has <br />been reviewed by the City Council. Councilmember <br />Schmidt felt that the plans should be approved. <br /> <br />Councilmember Blomquist stated that he concurred in <br />that Stockyard Days, Inc. and City staff should be <br />complimented and further that he also agreed with the <br />concern expressed by staff regarding the City Hall <br />area. <br /> <br />Councilmember Janecek stated that she agreed the materials <br />submitted were complete and that the activities should be <br />approved. Councilmember Janecek also stated that she felt <br />staff should be directed to keep track of expenses and <br />report back to the City Council. <br /> <br />Mayor Harcus stated that he agreed and that he also had <br />a concern for the amount of City assistance provided and <br />that he would like staff to monitor this effort. Mayor <br />Harcus stated that he did not understand the need for <br />overtime in the Parks Department in conjunction with the <br />celebration. <br /> <br />Maurice Anderson, Director of Parks and Rec, stated that <br />there would be a need during the celebration for people <br />to do the various activities that inevitably will happen. <br />Mr. Anderson stated that there will be a need for some- <br />body who has access to various towels and supplies and <br />that invariably at activities such as this problems will <br />occur. <br /> <br />Motion by Harcus, seconded by Benke to: <br /> <br />1. To review and approve the plans for the Stockyards <br />Days Celebration June 24-26, 1983, with City <br />assistance provided, subject to receipt of in- <br />surance coverage naming the City as a Named <br />Insured, and the provision by the sponsoring <br />organizations of adequate volunteerism to assist <br />City Personnel <br />