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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MARCH 25, 1991 (#6)SANDY BEACH CONTINUED beach o** swim in Lake Minnetonka. In addition to the safety concern I have regarding boats, I am also concerned about injuries that may occur from someone diving off of the dock. T le Park Commission has put a lot of time aid effort into their recommendation and I agree with it. I am not here to public access, but given the unique character of this particular beach, I feel it is necessary to remove the dock." Gerhardson stated that Sandy Beach currently closes at 8:30 o.m. He noted that closing time resulted from a recommendation when this issue was previously reviewed two years ago by the Park Commission. Butler stated that Sandy Beach is unique and a-jked Bernhardson if he could provide some cost estimates for hiring a lifeguard. She said, "The lifeguard would have to understand prior to accepting the position that their purpose does not only pertain to swimmers, bat also to make sire that everyone using the beach abides the rules." Goetten questioned whether posting a liieguard at this beach would set a precedent. Butler stated that if other residents can provide a long history of similar behavioral problems, at a beach with limited visibility, then we would have to consider i:. She asked Bernhardson how Park Dedication monies are being used. Bernhardson stated that Park Dedication funds can only be used for capital purchases, repair and maintenance. Park Commission's The motion failed It was moved by Callahan to accept the recommended course of action for Sandy Beach, for lack of a second. It was moved by Goetten, seconded by Mayor Peterson, to table this item until the April 8, 1991, Council meeting. Staff is directed to provide Council with cost information with regard to posting a lifeguard and present it to Council at that meeting. Motion, Ayes-1, Callahan, Nay. Motion passed. OTHER Richard Flint reported on the status of the bike trails. He stated that the Park Commission has been working with Hennepin County in regard i'.o construction of a bike trail from B,iker Park to the Luce Line. He said, "The cost of that section of trail, if we were to pay for ourselves, could be as high as $300,000. However, we believe that by tying the trail in with the County, that they may pay for as much as 80% of that cost. I lave met with Hennepin County personnel on two occasions. They have - 14 -