HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-02-2011 Minutes CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2011
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
I. Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order at 3:13 p.m. by Mayor Beaudet. Present:
Councilmembers Abrahamson, McComber, and Swenson. Staff present: City
Administrator Johnson and City Attorney Vierling. Absent: Councilmember
Runk.
II. Brekke Park Planning:
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Mayor Beaudet, moved to authorize City
Administrator Johnson to move forward with the Parks Commission's
• recommendation for new playground equipment.
Councilmember McComber suggested that that new picnic tables and benches for
Brekke Park be included in next year's budget.
Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved to amend to
use the capital fund.for the project and $30,000 from the general fund to do the
• park equipment. Carried 4 -0. .
Mayor Beaudet suggested the shelter discussion come back to the council for
design and cost estimates. He requested City Administrator Johnson obtain cost
estimates for LED lights on the playground and investigate 'whether to use wood
chips or synthetic grass on the playground.
Main motion carried 4 -0. -
III. Adjourn:
Councilmember Abrahamson, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to
adjourn at 3:30 p.m. Carried 4 -0.
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Jennifer Pinski ° — � avi Beaudet
Administrative Secretary/Deputy Clerk Mayor
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