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ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, APRIL 8,2002 12. Park Commission Projects and Funding —Continued Moorse asked if the City will bring enough money from park dedication fees to pay back the principle. Flint stated that while they do need to find an alternative fund in the long term, they also needed to not waive the park dedication fees on projects. Moorse stated that the number of subdivisions is getting minimal. Sansevere asked if he had another idea for a funding source. Moorse stated the Community Investment Fund was the only source currently available. He also suggested looking for projects that would meet grant criteria. Sansevere asked if any of the Hackbetry equipment was unsafe. Gappa replied it was all safe, but not up to code. White stated that Navarre Park is being used since the renovations like it never had been before. He felt upgrading the parks was a way to build community and felt the Parks Commission had a compelling case. Sansevere stated he was impressed by the Parks Commission's unity and show of support before the Council, as every member was in attendance. Flint moved, and White seconded, to authorize a loan up to $75,000 from the Community Investment Fund to improve Hackberry Park and to be repaid over 5 years at 5.5% interest. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. 15. Scheduling Work Session Sansevere moved, and Mayor Peterson seconded, to hold a work session on April 22, 2002 with the Mound Fire Chief and City Manager. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. 14. Fleet Addition—Police Department Nygard asked if the car would be painted black and white. Mayor Peterson stated it would not as it was intended for undercover use. Mayor Peterson moved, and Sansevere seconded, to authorize the use of the forfeited vehicle by the police department for police investigative purposes. Vote: Ayes 5, Nays 0. 8 L liYa-Uftnir r I