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City Council Minutes <br />January 4, 2011 <br />Page 3 of 13 <br />�-- ----------------------------- <br />� <br />Ruth Ann, Chamber of Commerce stated that the time frame for this <br />facility is limited. She requested the City to consider looking at a large park <br />with ballfields that could be used May through October. She asked the <br />Council to not only consider a splash park but an expanded park area that <br />would probably get more use. <br />Council Member Ryan stated that we are following the path of postage <br />size parks which have limited utility. He stated that for the money spent on <br />a splash park, land could be purchased for a larger park. He further stated <br />that the City has not studied the park concept for the City. <br />MOTION CARRIED 5-0. <br />6. Planning and Zoning Department Monthlv Report <br />Report received by Council. <br />6.1. Planninq Commission Report <br />Report received by Council. No Council action required. <br />6.2. Planninq Services Contract for 201 <br />MAYOR ADAMS MOVED TO ACCEPT THE 2011 PLANNING <br />SERVICES CONTRACT WITH COMMUNITY GROWTH INSTITUTE AT <br />LEVEL 1. COUNCIL MEMBER RYAN SECONDED THE MOTION. <br />Council Member Ryan suggested contracting with Community Growth on <br />an hourly basis because construction is slow and permits are down due to <br />the economy. Chuck Marohn, Community Growth, stated that his rates <br />have decreased to reflect the decrease in permits. It was suggested that <br />Chuck and Dawn do research on past years to determine if contracting on <br />an hourly basis would benefit the City. <br />COUNCIL MEMBER RYAN MOVED TO TABLE THE ISSUE UNTIL AN <br />ALTERNATIVE HOURLY PROPOSAL IS PROVIDED. MOTION DIED <br />FOR LACK OF A SECOND. <br />ROLL CALL VOTE ON ORIGINAL MOTION: <br />AKERSON — NAY <br />MALECHA — AYE <br />� RYAN — NAY <br />SJOBLAD — AYE <br />