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MINUTES City Council Nov. 26, 1985 Ballfields ~lardini did not feel that the ballfield traffic would be during rush (cont.) hour. Kellogg stated that there is rush hour traffic on Edgerton 20- hours per day. Nardini disagreed. Fahey felt that the traffic would be Monday through Friday and there would not be much on the weekend. Mrs. Broecker reported that she walks through Spooner Park daily and was concerned about the vandalism problems in the park. Mr. Morelan replied that most of the vandalism is from people on foot and unless there is 24-hour per day supervision, it is hard to control. Mr. Ehrnretter asked if access to the ballfields could be from Noel Drive behind the water tower. Mr. Sanders replied that the grade is difficult in this area and also the curve in the road may not be the best location for the access. Fahey pointed out that Edgerton has been designed by the County as a main thoroughfare and Noel Drive is a residential street. Fahey felt that this additional traffic should be on the main thoroughfare rather than Noel Drive. Mrs. Scalze pointed out that the City has a lot of traffic coming from Vadnais Heights. Ms. Nardini felt that the traffic situation may improve when the 694 and Highway 61 interchange is opened up. Fahey suggested that when the City gets to the point of laying out the site the City Engineer might have some recommendations. Tonight's plan should be viewed as a concept plan and there may be modifications based on public input. Fahey stated that if the Council decides to go ahead with the purchase of the property, the matter will be contingent upon coming to terms with the owners. Scalze pointed out that the development of these ballfields may be five years down the road. Morelan agreed that it would be at least two years before anything would be done with the property and may be not for 4 to 5 years. Scalze stated that this was long-range planning for the City and the Council is trying to address future needs in the City. Presently the City owns no park land except for Gervais Mill Park. Fahey stated that if the City has any major sewer or water projects where it can get free fill, it may begin filling the property. Tulgren asked the City's plans for the house on the Mosted property. Scalze replied that this has not been determined. Tulgren felt that if the project were handled correctly, it would be great for the City. Nowever, he was concerned about the traffic. Page -7-