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City Council Minutes <br /> January 4, 2011 <br /> Page 3 of 13 <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 Monthly Report <br /> Report received by Council. <br /> 6.1. Planning Commission Report <br /> Report received by Council. No Council action required. <br /> 6.2. Planning Services Contract for 2011 <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 />